T.O.P. Racing "Scythe" 1/10 EP Touring Car
02-15-2006, 08:41 PM
#1
T.O.P. Racing "Scythe" 1/10 EP Touring Car
Tokyo hobbies Optional Parts
New release "Scythe" 1/10 EP Touring Car Kit
PRE-ORDER now, first stock coming on 4th March, 2006
New release "Scythe" 1/10 EP Touring Car Kit
PRE-ORDER now, first stock coming on 4th March, 2006
02-16-2006, 12:36 AM
#2
Nice piece of machinery. Looks good only never heard of them in my 28yrs of expirience of R/C
02-16-2006, 01:08 AM
#3
Top Racing is kind parts OEM company in JP. If you check some JP made motor's endball, you will see "TOP" on it.
Car info: http://www.top-racing.jp/showProduct...2&ProductID=77
Manual: http://www.top-racing.jp/UploadFile/...4165316516.pdf
Car info: http://www.top-racing.jp/showProduct...2&ProductID=77
Manual: http://www.top-racing.jp/UploadFile/...4165316516.pdf
02-16-2006, 02:59 AM
#5
Originally Posted by ttso
Top Racing is kind parts OEM company in JP. If you check some JP made motor's endball, you will see "TOP" on it.
Car info: http://www.top-racing.jp/showProduct...2&ProductID=77
Manual: http://www.top-racing.jp/UploadFile/...4165316516.pdf
Car info: http://www.top-racing.jp/showProduct...2&ProductID=77
Manual: http://www.top-racing.jp/UploadFile/...4165316516.pdf
02-16-2006, 03:07 AM
#6
for those down under, we will have stock in early March as well,
see web page to see where to pre order,
www.rcshop.com.au
see web page to see where to pre order,
www.rcshop.com.au
02-16-2006, 09:15 AM
#7
Tech Adept
Originally Posted by ongbenghui
Interesting. 
Bumper & Shocks similar to Yokomo
Arms, steering hubs Similar to HPI PRO 4
Bumper & Shocks similar to Yokomo
Arms, steering hubs Similar to HPI PRO 4
02-23-2006, 04:35 PM
#8
Are thier any known Team Drivers representing this car in the States or anywhere else in the World?
Seems to be a very promising chassis.
Seems to be a very promising chassis.
02-23-2006, 04:56 PM
#9
Originally Posted by MrUnlimited
Yep, I saw it on the Peak V2 endbell
02-23-2006, 05:33 PM
#10
Originally Posted by Pro Models
Are thier any known Team Drivers representing this car in the States or anywhere else in the World?
Seems to be a very promising chassis.
Seems to be a very promising chassis.
so far I am very impressed, and a few local (team) drivers who have tried it out are also impressed,
the chassis flex makes it feel like it is on rails,
it is a very simple car to put together, very high quality materials and strong,
I have had a few very big hits since I have had it and so far have not broken anything.
02-23-2006, 09:05 PM
#11
At the risk of being flamed, can I ask those who are selling this car to PLEASE make it more affordable, for your own sake.
Virtually all modern TC's offer very similar performance, so the decision of "what to buy" often comes down to parts support and team support.
The inherent risk any racer faces is that if they choose a less well-known brand, then they are essentially on their own with regards to set-up etc.
IMO, it is difficult to tempt drivers away from the typical XRAy, Tamiya, Corally etc cars without offering them an incentive to do so- and often that incentive can simply be a much better price
Price can often be the deciding factor, especially when quality is of a similar level.
This car looks good, and in particular it's impressive that they've managed to move the layshaft assembly to the middle of the car whilst still having the cells close to the centre-line of the chassis, something that neither Tamiya (TA05), or Kyosho (new TC) have been able to do.
What is needed is an agressive price structure that tempts drivers away from the "traditional" brands.
I believe this car will retail for approx US$370 (similar to XRay, Corally etc), and whilst I have no idea as to the profit margin on this car, a price closer to US$300 (if possible) would surely improve the car's position in the market.
This is not an attempt to dis-credit the car and/or it's manufacturer/importer, just a concern from someone who likes to see as much variety as possible in the market. There are other brands that have suffered due to in-appropriate world price structures (Atlas and Kawada spring to mind).
This car has obvious potential, it would be good to see a few of them around.
FYI 2 drivers raced this car at the recent Thailand Invitational and qualified 34th and 35th in Mod class.
Virtually all modern TC's offer very similar performance, so the decision of "what to buy" often comes down to parts support and team support.
The inherent risk any racer faces is that if they choose a less well-known brand, then they are essentially on their own with regards to set-up etc.
IMO, it is difficult to tempt drivers away from the typical XRAy, Tamiya, Corally etc cars without offering them an incentive to do so- and often that incentive can simply be a much better price
Price can often be the deciding factor, especially when quality is of a similar level.
This car looks good, and in particular it's impressive that they've managed to move the layshaft assembly to the middle of the car whilst still having the cells close to the centre-line of the chassis, something that neither Tamiya (TA05), or Kyosho (new TC) have been able to do.
What is needed is an agressive price structure that tempts drivers away from the "traditional" brands.
I believe this car will retail for approx US$370 (similar to XRay, Corally etc), and whilst I have no idea as to the profit margin on this car, a price closer to US$300 (if possible) would surely improve the car's position in the market.
This is not an attempt to dis-credit the car and/or it's manufacturer/importer, just a concern from someone who likes to see as much variety as possible in the market. There are other brands that have suffered due to in-appropriate world price structures (Atlas and Kawada spring to mind).
This car has obvious potential, it would be good to see a few of them around.
FYI 2 drivers raced this car at the recent Thailand Invitational and qualified 34th and 35th in Mod class.
02-23-2006, 09:28 PM
#13
Originally Posted by flysti
in other words you want one
as there a quite a few of the odd ones that I like.However they are usually too highly priced to take the risk (that and I picked up a new MSX for US$340 in December
).
02-23-2006, 09:39 PM
#14
Tech Addict
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what alot of people do not realise is that many tc's usualy evolve from japanese exotic's.
when you say taking risk what do mean exactly? weather or not the car will work? or is it parts availabilty you are concerned with?
the top will be available throught the australian distributor in the coming week's as outlined above. they will also carry full parts support.
so all your concern's are now dealt with
when you say taking risk what do mean exactly? weather or not the car will work? or is it parts availabilty you are concerned with?
the top will be available throught the australian distributor in the coming week's as outlined above. they will also carry full parts support.
so all your concern's are now dealt with
