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05-13-2008, 07:29 AM
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| I wanna be Dave   Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Detroit
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|  Kyosho's 2.2 Crawler Pic I didn't see this posted...  This is Kyosho’s new crawler (prototype shown here), named the Rock Force 2.2. We don’t have a lot of info at this time, but we can tell you that it features an aluminum chassis with multiple shock mounting positions, includes a crawler motor and speed control and the axles use a worm drive which improves ground clearance. The engineers at Kyosho have also designed the truck to accept an optional front dig system. We are keeping our fingers crossed, hoping it will make it to the states. http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/s...d.php?t=248335 |
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05-13-2008, 09:12 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Great Britain
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| Awsome. I like the sound of the worm drive axles and optional front dig. They could be onto a winner there. A big company like Kyosho could do a lot for this sport. |
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05-13-2008, 09:14 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Irritable Isle
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| Interesting body. I kind of like it. |
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05-13-2008, 09:18 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ogden, Utah
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| Worm drive, Huh sounds interesting. |
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05-13-2008, 09:28 AM
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| Nor-CalRCRC  Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Monterey Peninsula
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| Very cool. Thanks for posting the pic and info. I can't wait to see the axles. |
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05-13-2008, 11:53 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hiatus..sutiaH
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| Hmmmm, it is all starting............. |
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05-13-2008, 12:01 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: st. louis
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| Didn't someone here try worm gears and had a lot of trouble with slop/backlash? |
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05-13-2008, 12:03 PM
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| Throwing Grenades   Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sending illegals home one Hayabusa at a time.
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| Wow, a low slung rig that looks like it is up to date with current trends. And from a major manufacturer to boot. |
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05-13-2008, 01:31 PM
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| Moderator  Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas baby!
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| I don't really like worm gears. I think that it is helpful to get the pinion up higher however a worm gear cannot be driven backwards, i.e. no more 2wd and freewheel. |
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05-13-2008, 04:04 PM
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| In between.  Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Moscow Mills MO
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05-13-2008, 05:05 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio
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| Glad this found its way to RCC. A little birdy told me that this isn't the only thing that the Red Army might be working on... Rumor has it that they may be working on something else that would be super dope! Additionally, Kyosho America has formed a new company earlier this year. Joel Johnson, Gil Losi and Mark Pavidis have formed AKA (A.K.A.) to provide accessories to the RC industry. First up, buggy tires. Next... ???  www.raceaka.com - David |
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05-13-2008, 05:19 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Japan
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| Here are a few more pics.....it is due out here in Japan real soon!    |
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05-13-2008, 05:55 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: lumby
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| that thing looks nuts it has a crazy 5 link setup i wonder how it works |
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05-13-2008, 06:03 PM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hawthorne, Florida
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| What is that 3003 doing on the axle I wonder? It's not for steering. |
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05-13-2008, 06:09 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ventura County
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05-13-2008, 06:12 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Great Britain
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05-13-2008, 06:16 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ventura County
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05-13-2008, 06:20 PM
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| 31st place in 2006 Nats!!   Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Columbia Gorge
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| Looks like it'd make a wicked rock racer. Being a Kyosho rig, you know it'll handle the abuse. |
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05-13-2008, 06:26 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rectalville
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| Sweeeeeet.... I like those axles. Kyosho would be stupid not to release this in the states. It appears the dig setup is INSIDE the rear axle... also appears that the front axle could accept the same set-up. Also notice the panhard-bar suspension. I dig it.  How long until someone comes out with direct-replacement tube chassis? |
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05-13-2008, 09:08 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tokyo, Japan
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| ...i have a picture of the super in here somewhere... ...Genki i forgot to grab that issue :( I knew there was something i had to do lol... |
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