Good news, they brought it back

dave56bug · 10-20-2009, 12:34 PM

http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/cars/in...part_num=31226

New Mad Force, hopefully the Twin Force is on its way too.

OrcCrawlin · 10-20-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dave56bug

http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/cars/in...part_num=31226

New Mad Force, hopefully the Twin Force is on its way too.

I hope so too. It's a very simple truck and was vertually bullet proof.

fisherkip · 10-20-2009, 02:44 PM

Outstanding, I have one and thinks it's the best. Just wish parts availability was better.

OrcCrawlin · 10-20-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by fisherkip

Outstanding, I have one and thinks it's the best. Just wish parts availability was better.

I agree, maybe they will carry more of them now that they are back. To be honest, my old Twin electric held up very well. Needing parts really wasn't an issue.

MadForce · 10-21-2009, 12:23 AM

Same old force, new arms, new chassis, bigger engine, new knuckles (not so new actually). Handles better than before and the 28 gives good grunt to the machine.

youngblood · 10-21-2009, 12:25 PM

I want some of those new arms.

What makes it handle better MF?

Reflection · 10-21-2009, 12:59 PM

I like the looks of that.

Parts availability,good thing on that....99% of the parts that might wear out can be swapped with 1:8 scale buggy parts,those are easy to get from most any hobby shop or online retailer.

New arms look good,although crawlers usually cut that part off.

New chassis looks good. Looks like it as well as other things sit lower,which would help handling some.

I like the fact that both front and rear diffs are now the helical gears.

Wonder which gear set they used....hopefully the 3.3:1

dave56bug · 10-21-2009, 08:18 PM

Helical gears is nice, I remember turning my "pot metal" ring gears to dust on the first run with BL in my TwinForce. Man I loved that truck, fast, handled like crap, bounced on jumps, dogbones popped out constanly lol. The quirkyness was what made it great, please Kyosho make the TwinForce again.

Reflection · 10-21-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dave56bug

please Kyosho make the TwinForce again.

Would be nice,but in all honestly,the axles are all that's worth anything in a crawler.

BUT,if they did bring the Twin back,might get one for a basher around the house. That nitro stuff is poopie.....

MadForce · 10-22-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by youngblood

I want some of those new arms.

What makes it handle better MF?

In the proto I drove the chassis was longer meaning less pointless wheelies. Also the arms don't flex that bad so steering remains more consistent.
The diffs were MA050 helicals both front and rear and factory shimmed

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The shocks were thicker, kind like the MFR ones but shorter. Much better damping.
The whole stance was lower for better turning. The $hitty steerimg assembly was still there

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Overall a much better and powerful starter truck and parts are 80% the same as before.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave56bug

Helical gears is nice, I remember turning my "pot metal" ring gears to dust on the first run with BL in my TwinForce. Man I loved that truck, fast, handled like crap, bounced on jumps, dogbones popped out constanly lol. The quirkyness was what made it great, please Kyosho make the TwinForce again.

The Spirit I got had steelies all around. The twin force version "might" be coming next according to them.

Aussie Nerd · 10-23-2009, 05:26 AM

Right Christmas has been sorted

Any chance of a crawler version? It looks wicked

A brushless TF would be awesome

Kieren

MadForce · 10-23-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Aussie Nerd

Right Christmas has been sorted

Any chance of a crawler version? It looks wicked

A brushless TF would be awesome

Kieren

Who knows? Now that Kyosho has taken over Orion..........

Bart bender · 10-24-2009, 07:10 AM

Hmm. The rebirth of the Super class has begun. More builds for this board too. Couple years too late to reproduce this beast, but at least it's back.

MadForce · 10-24-2009, 08:57 AM

Did supers die?????

dezmoon · 10-24-2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MadForce

Did supers die?????

not here in jersey,,,,

youngblood · 10-26-2009, 06:23 AM

Are the new susp. arms the same length as the old ones?

MadForce · 10-27-2009, 12:29 AM

When I put the new truck side to side with one of mine the arms looked the same in length. They are different in construction with a reinforcing rib running the length of the arm. The added 30mm of length seem to come from the chassis mouting points.

yotachump · 10-27-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Reflection

I like the fact that both front and rear diffs are now the helical gears.

Wonder which gear set they used....hopefully the 3.3:1

I bet its the same gears for the older mad force. I used them in my truck. MA050 13/43

Culetto · 10-28-2009, 06:33 AM

Sweet! I still just need one of the axles though. Maybe this way parts will be available and i can build one.

MojaveMonster · 10-28-2009, 11:10 AM

Cool. Maybe this will bring the demand for axle clamps and maybe RC4wd will start making theirs again....still need those dang thangs

10-20-2009, 12:34 PM	#1
dave56bug Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Coast Canada Posts: 166	Good news, they brought it back http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/cars/in...part_num=31226 New Mad Force, hopefully the Twin Force is on its way too.

10-21-2009, 12:59 PM	#7
Reflection DECEMBER 31st Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,726	I like the looks of that. Parts availability,good thing on that....99% of the parts that might wear out can be swapped with 1:8 scale buggy parts,those are easy to get from most any hobby shop or online retailer. New arms look good,although crawlers usually cut that part off. New chassis looks good. Looks like it as well as other things sit lower,which would help handling some. I like the fact that both front and rear diffs are now the helical gears. Wonder which gear set they used....hopefully the 3.3:1 __________________ Wheel Works Performance wheels Team Holmes Hobbies Team RCP Crawlers

10-24-2009, 07:10 AM	#13
Bart bender R we allowed to be free?! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pies are dry, let's do this!! Posts: 1,168	Hmm. The rebirth of the Super class has begun. More builds for this board too. Couple years too late to reproduce this beast, but at least it's back. __________________ IaROCK.ORG DO IT!! Q:What's the difference between Obama and his dog, Bo? A:Bo has papers!

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MojaveMonster Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Barstow Posts: 21	Cool. Maybe this will bring the demand for axle clamps and maybe RC4wd will start making theirs again....still need those dang thangs __________________ Don't tell the other guys you saw me here.

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10-20-2009, 02:44 PM	#3
fisherkip Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Upper Deerfield Posts: 23	Outstanding, I have one and thinks it's the best. Just wish parts availability was better.

10-21-2009, 12:23 AM	#5
MadForce Devoted axle fan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greece, sun, sea and rocks Posts: 1,034	Same old force, new arms, new chassis, bigger engine, new knuckles (not so new actually). Handles better than before and the 28 gives good grunt to the machine.

10-21-2009, 12:25 PM	#6
youngblood Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 642	I want some of those new arms. What makes it handle better MF?

10-21-2009, 08:18 PM	#8
dave56bug Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Coast Canada Posts: 166	Helical gears is nice, I remember turning my "pot metal" ring gears to dust on the first run with BL in my TwinForce. Man I loved that truck, fast, handled like crap, bounced on jumps, dogbones popped out constanly lol. The quirkyness was what made it great, please Kyosho make the TwinForce again.

10-23-2009, 05:26 AM	#11
Aussie Nerd Tell him he's dreaming! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: QLD, Australia Posts: 822	Right Christmas has been sorted Any chance of a crawler version? It looks wicked A brushless TF would be awesome Kieren

10-24-2009, 08:57 AM	#14
MadForce Devoted axle fan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greece, sun, sea and rocks Posts: 1,034	Did supers die?????

10-26-2009, 06:23 AM	#16
youngblood Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 642	Are the new susp. arms the same length as the old ones?

10-27-2009, 12:29 AM	#17
MadForce Devoted axle fan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greece, sun, sea and rocks Posts: 1,034	When I put the new truck side to side with one of mine the arms looked the same in length. They are different in construction with a reinforcing rib running the length of the arm. The added 30mm of length seem to come from the chassis mouting points.

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