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  @UltraVargenRCКүн бұрын

  It looks like a great buggy. I just got to ask: Do you have two of these, are the pink one and the green one the same buggy with a different shell or is it a glitch in the matrix?

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  @KaiCityRCКүн бұрын

  two shells 😁 (because PS-29 fluorescent pink looks great, but doesn't stick well to the body 😩)

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  @alantaylor353Күн бұрын

  This RC is very tempting.!! 👍 👍

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  @Mike.rcbuggyКүн бұрын

  👍👍👍

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  @tm_vis-rcКүн бұрын

  this is great! cant wait to get mine :) question, regarding the ESC, is there a lot of space for a max10 from Hobbywing for eg? or is it quite tight?

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  @KaiCityRCКүн бұрын

  With a normal height servo you have a space around 60x50mm in which to mount the ESC and receiver. You can increase this by fitting a low profile servo or by mounting the receiver on top of the servo. Height wise anything up to 40mm will be fine. Much more than that and it *might* start to interfere with the body.

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  @tm_vis-rcКүн бұрын

  @@KaiCityRC got it thanks bud!

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  @KaiCityRCКүн бұрын

  No problem! 👍

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  @lowqualitytech1216Күн бұрын

  In addition , I think you should go with a sensored motor and esc.I speak from experience since I had a max 10 in my zx5. A quicrun 10bl60 and a 13.5t will do a the job better in my opinion

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  @tm_vis-rcКүн бұрын

  Great! Good to know. I have a spare Max10 G2 80a and wondered if that would fit :)

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  @rcicons4915Күн бұрын

  The zx5 has always been one of my favorites and it is no surprise how well this car does being based on that platform.

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  @KaiCityRCКүн бұрын

  There's a lot to like about the Lazer platform. 👍 I find it easy to drive and generally very easy to work on. About the only things I'm not too keen on are the e-clips holding the suspension pins in. Oh, and if I'm being really picky - getting to the motor mounting screws/setting the mesh can be a little awkward. Oh, and the L-R weight balance probably isn't ideal. Modern lipos are pretty light and I don't think mine balance out the weight of the motor, esc, servo and receiver. I don't have scale to verify though. 😁

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  @coygtrcКүн бұрын

  Nice input. Seems to run smoothly, like the ZX5. Very good plastic is better than bad alloy 😉🤝

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  @lowqualitytech1216Күн бұрын

  A really interesting run. To me , it looked like it was flying through the track and had smooth acceleration and smooth corner entry and exit but also smooth jump landing. Maybe to the point that it perhaps could compete with the xray and associated with some upgrades and tweaks. And let's not forget that the Lazer SB is based on a nearly 20 year old platform (Lazer ZX-5). Wondering how it would compare to the Xb4 and b74.

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  @KaiCityRCКүн бұрын

  I can't comment on how it would compare with a high end machine like the B74. But up against my YZ-4, with the right set up it would do alright. I don't think they'd be much of a difference in lap times. Well certainly not at my skill level anyway. But there would be a difference in durability.

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  @lowqualitytech1216Күн бұрын

  @@KaiCityRCConsidering how many Carbon fibre parts were made for the Lazer ZX-5 (shock towers , chassis etc) , I think that the durability shouldn't be a problem in the long run. Although, I think that the lazer is already durable on it's own.

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  @ToystheyrenotКүн бұрын

  It sure runs great! Very composed and well balanced. I had a feeling it will be great out of the box just like DM. 👍😊

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  @KaiCityRCКүн бұрын

  I was pleasantly surprised how well it did with only a few minor tweaks for carpet use. The 870c on the other hand was a right pain to get to perform well on high grip carpet. I found the Dirt Cross very easy to drive. My only complaint, if you call it that, was it seemed a little on the noisy side. But that's mostly due to me running an 870c for the past three months. That thing has to be one of the quietest 4WD's out there. 👍 Both the Dirt Cross and Dirt Master are going to be my go-to buggies for use at Carnosa's Fumotto outdoor track.

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  @PatrickFonck68Күн бұрын

  I'd like to know how it compares to the Yokomo 870c and the Kyosho Optima Mid

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  @KaiCityRCКүн бұрын

  The 870c and Mid are far older designs, feature a lot more metal in their construction and use belt drives. They also cost significantly more than the Dirt Cross, so I'm not sure how meaningful a comparison would be. However, out of the box and purely from a performance stand point, I feel the Dirt Cross would have the edge. Especially on carpet.

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  @PatrickFonck68Күн бұрын

  @@KaiCityRC the way I see it all three cars appeal to the same group of people i.e. vintage car enthusiasts. One is a downgraded modern platform and the others are updated vintage cars. It'd be nice to see if they meet in the middle.

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  @alphawlff2 күн бұрын

  Very nice. I would say the closest thing Tamiya has is the TT02BR. I would pick this instantly between the two.

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  @KaiCityRCКүн бұрын

  I had totally forgotten about the TT-02BR. Although that is slightly cheaper than the Dirt Cross, likewise I’d choose the Kyoshi over the Tamiya in this case.

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  @David-Benjamin2 күн бұрын

  Thanks for the insight on this buggy, David! It just came into stock in Australia the other day, so I naturally placed an order straight away. Cannot wait to build it. Mine will be hopped up with Kyosho aluminium shocks, and some 3 racing alloy hingepin holders and rear hubs. It will be used in an Outlaw 4wd class (buggies designed or built between 2000-2015.) that my local club runs. It's a great class to run for all those cars that aren't modern enough to compete with the new stuff, or yet to be considered vintage.

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  @KaiCityRCКүн бұрын

  That Outlaw 4WD class sounds fantastic! The Dirt Cross would definitely do well in such a class. The kit shocks on the Dirt Cross are very much like those on the Dirt Master. They’re all plastic but rather good. I’ve had a set of triple caps waiting to replace them, but after a year still haven’t felt the need to. Alloy hinge pin braces are definitely something I’d want to replace if racing. That and a set of universals would be nice. Don’t forget the bearings for the steering and diffs. 👍

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  @AddamsPlayground2 күн бұрын

  Thanks for your thoughts on it David! It looked terrific running around the track. Very smooth and on point throughout. I am looking forward to picking this one up! Take care and have a great week!

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  @KaiCityRCКүн бұрын

  Thanks! It drives really well straight out of the box. 👍

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  @christiancondin44962 күн бұрын

  Compared to a ZX-5 how much worse is it?

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  @KaiCityRC2 күн бұрын

  I'm not really in a position to give a fair assessment as I didn't build a kit ZX-5 back in the day. At the time I was heavily into nitro/on road. But I did pick up ZX-5 Readyset (RTR) for casual use. In a lot of ways that was exactly like this Dirt Cross. The Dirt Cross shares the same general design and a lot of the plastic parts appear to be identical. There are some key differences though - most notably being a lack of universals/CVD's, gear diffs instead of balls and all plastic shocks. It has been a few years since I ran my ZX-5, but to the best of my recollection this new Dirt Cross drives and performs much like it. 👍 That said, unless you're a very skilled driver I don't think the Dirt Cross would be competitive against modern high end 4WD's. Yokomo's M.O. or Associated B74, for example, are better performers and certainly more durable and crash resilient. But they are also considerably more expensive.

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  @madsrcbuggy2 күн бұрын

  Great video as always from you, and looks like a cool buggy! He he, you got two body shells for it. It looks better than the Dirtmaster, but still I'd be more interested to see what aftermarket bodies appears, I'm sure Azarashi will have something soon...

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  @KaiCityRC2 күн бұрын

  I wasn't planning on getting a second body. But I had paint issues with the first, and couldn't be bothered stripping all the paint off to start again!

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  @donfilippo66203 күн бұрын

  A new video from Kai City RC, wohoo! Great to watch as always, David. And I will get one of these cars as soon as they become available here in Europe.

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  @KaiCityRC3 күн бұрын

  Thanks for watching! 😊

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  @bradkalman23533 күн бұрын

  Is pink one the same car?

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  @KaiCityRC3 күн бұрын

  Correct. I prepared two body shells. 😁

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  @mattpowe4 күн бұрын

  Great video - wonder how it compares out of the box to most 'modern' of the legendary series (eg a Mid)? Based on a more recent chassis so would it be more capable generally?

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  @KaiCityRC3 күн бұрын

  Im at Carnosa RC Park’s indoor carpet track today with the Dirt Cross. It’s been quite a while since I ran any vintage release on a carpet track. But to me the Dirt Cross feels way more capable (box stock) than my Mid ever did. And it certainly handles better than the Super Dog Fighter. There’s some body roll in the corners and the diffs would benefit from some tuning. Considering its price point, overall I’m very impressed with the Dirt Cross both on dirt and carpet. 👍

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  @mattpowe3 күн бұрын

  @@KaiCityRC great info thanks very much.

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  @BajaJeremy4 күн бұрын

  Awesome video David. You produce about the best RC footage. Surprised the car seems to have very little droop travel on suspension. It bottoms pretty hard and bounces off chassis. Are the shocks kit spec or did you go for a carpet setup?

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  @KaiCityRC4 күн бұрын

  Thanks for the kind words! 😊The suspension is all set up as per the manual, which I thought would be a good starting point as I plan to run it both outdoors and on carpet. There isn't a whole lot of droop with these settings, but with some changes you could get more suspension travel out of the stock components. I put 400 weight oil in the dampers and I had the ride height set pretty low for a better stance when filming, which didn't help. However, the bottom of the chassis is completely unmarked which leads me to think that it looks worse in the footage than it actually is. I have a set of Kyosho triple caps to install, but I wanted to run it (as close to) stock as possible for a fairer assessment. 👍

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  @claytonfarlow764 күн бұрын

  Fantastic video David, the car looks great! Will you be making a similar video with your MX-4 Forever?!

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  @KaiCityRC4 күн бұрын

  My thoughts on that change on a daily basis! I'm not one for shelf queens and I try to run every buggy that I build, even if just once. But the MX-4 Forever is a very special machine. Still undecided. 🤔 If I did run it, I'd really like to install the "correct" electronics. Most notably that would mean finding a KO Propo Esprit stick type controller. Not an easy task nowadays!

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  @theoagrc4 күн бұрын

  Great work David. Looks like a very capable buggy for fun times! Be interested to see how it goes on the track pal 🙌🏻

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  @KaiCityRC4 күн бұрын

  I haven't had chance to run it on the track, yet. But I can tell it will be very capable.

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  @Toystheyrenot4 күн бұрын

  Wow! Look at it go.👍😊 Lovey transition between the 2 body shells. Love that pink one.

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  @KaiCityRC4 күн бұрын

  The pink really pops. Photos and video do not do the color justice. Unfortunately, PS-29 does not stick well to the body.😩 I've since learned that it is a common issue with that color. The paint finish is almost like fine sand/sugar. It rubs off really easily. Such a shame as I would like to use the color more often. 😔 I've almost completely covered the inside of the shell in protective tape to try and add a little durability to the finish.

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  @Toystheyrenot3 күн бұрын

  @@KaiCityRC that’s really too bad. It’s a brilliant colour. I love the fluorescent ps series. Especially flo red.👍😊

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  @alphawlff4 күн бұрын

  Thank you for this David

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  @KaiCityRC4 күн бұрын

  Thanks!

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  @reldwob224 күн бұрын

  So; two bodies, or some smart filter trickery? 👍

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  @KaiCityRC4 күн бұрын

  Alas, my editing skills are nowhere near good enough to pull that off. 😅 I painted up a second body as the pink PS-29 paint did not adhere well to the body (a known issue with that color) and I couldn't be bothered to spend ages stripping the paint off and repainting it. 😁

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  @tm_vis-rc4 күн бұрын

  Now we are talking :) love it :) 🎉

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  @KaiCityRC4 күн бұрын

  Looks great and drives really well. 👍 My only complaint, and it's a minor one, is the transmission is/was a little on the noisy side. But that's probably just due to me being so used the whisper quiet belt drive on the Yokomo 870c. 😁 That said, after about 15 mins of running, it did quieten down somewhat. 😊

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  @tm_vis-rc4 күн бұрын

  @@KaiCityRC awesome :) I can deal with a noisy motor lol

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  @Paul__FC4 күн бұрын

  Great, as always! Now that is basically a 4wd Dirt Master? I'm Koyosho illiterate.

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  @_.Lumi._4 күн бұрын

  I believe its a Fazer Buggy(?).

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  @KaiCityRC4 күн бұрын

  Basically Kyosho took one of their older 4WD chassis (Lazer ZX-5), replaced (almost) all the alloy parts with (high quality) plastic to reduce cost, added a retro styled body & wheels and behold the Dirt Cross is born. Well, to give it its full name: Lazer SB Dirt Cross. They did the exact same thing with the Dirt Master, only with their older 2WD Ultima chassis. The Dirt Cross is now the second buggy in the SB Series. The Dirt Master has done really well here, so it was only a matter of time before we saw them follow a similar recipe to produce a 4WD version.

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  @Paul__FC4 күн бұрын

  @KaiCityRC thanks for the low down. Both the kits we are talking about need to make it into my collection. I'm a tamiya guy, but they just look like they would be right at home there.

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  @David-Benjamin4 күн бұрын

  Fantastic run video! Looking forward to a review of the driving experience. Did you paint up a second body?

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  @KaiCityRC4 күн бұрын

  Thanks! Yeah, the PS-29 paint did not adhere well to the body. I've since learned it is a common issue with that particular color. 😩 Rather than spend a load of time stripping the paint and starting again, I painted up a spare body that I picked up. The pink body has a ton of aluminum reinforcement tape plastered inside in an effort to preserve the finish.

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  @trampk85724 күн бұрын

  Konnichiwa! I want this too but it's sold out everywhere. I have an old Kyosho ZX-5SP but modified it in a way that I can't restore it.

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  @KaiCityRC4 күн бұрын

  Hi there! Thanks for watching! 😊 I recall seeing a couple of Dirt Cross kits at Carnosa Fumotto during the Grand Opening a few weeks ago. I don't know if they still have them now.

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  @prophetate4 күн бұрын

  Damn it looks good and sleek 😊 one of the best looking modern rc buggies! Thanks for sharing David 😊👍

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  @KaiCityRC4 күн бұрын

  It does look good doesn't it! 😁 I'm a huge fan of the looks of the Dirt Cross. Those wheels finish the design off nicely. Big 👍 for Kyosho for making another retro styled "modern" chassis buggy.

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  @prophetate4 күн бұрын

  @@KaiCityRC indeed ❤️ I think I have to get one 😍

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  @AddamsPlayground4 күн бұрын

  Very nice! It looks like it scoots around very well out there and handles nicely! It looks great as well, seems like they did a good job on this one. Now if they would just show up over here! LOL! Take care David and thanks for getting it out and showing it off!

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  @KaiCityRC4 күн бұрын

  Hi Addam! It's pretty quick and drives real well. For most of the footage I had the throttle end point set around 70% just to make it easier to film whilst driving. It's very much like my old Lazer ZX-5. I really like the styling and those wheels finish it off nicely. 👍

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  @skyhawk214 күн бұрын

  Looks like a vanta glamis uno which I need parts for since no one makes any..

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  @eaxnitro5 күн бұрын

  Really helpful video. Awesome

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  @newsmansuper29255 күн бұрын

  i thought brushless are faster than brushed how does the g15 manage this?

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  @KaiCityRC5 күн бұрын

  All depends on the number of turns, whether it is a single or double wind, gearing and whether the batteries can supply enough juice. Despite being a cheap sealed brushed motor, the G15 single is pretty quick.

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  @michaelp.89756 күн бұрын

  Hi David!… I am very interested in the motors … How does the LeMans 30T motor compare to the Tamiya Sport Tuned? Greetings Mike

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  @KaiCityRC5 күн бұрын

  My experience is the Sport Tuned was quicker when I ran it in my Beetle. The problem was it didn't like the gearing and ran very hot, especially so on grass. And that was with nimh packs. With lipo it would be hotter. When you build the 2WD Scorpion-based kits you're given two options for gearing - 6.9:1 or 8.3:1. I always opt for the 6.9 and it pairs well with the torque from the 30T Le Mans motor. If I were to run a Sport tune (or even super stock) definitely run the lower gearing. 👍

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  @Shellbackrc8 күн бұрын

  Great video! I still have the ZX-5 FS2 SP I'm looking forward to putting the front and rear diff gears from the Dirt Cross in my buggy can't wait to see the run video!

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  @rcicons49158 күн бұрын

  I am a huge zx5 fan owning 6 of them and am glad to see they did the brother car to the dirt master. Rb5 and zx5 were both great rigs in the early 2000’s

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  @DC-RC189 күн бұрын

  Great video, and I appreciate the detail in your comparison of these. It has helped me make a decision. Thank you Sir!

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  @KaiCityRC9 күн бұрын

  Glad I could help! 👍

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  @aviano7210 күн бұрын

  Great video on this buggy Always nice to see your videos

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  @KaiCityRC9 күн бұрын

  Thanks 👍

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  @Toystheyrenot10 күн бұрын

  Lovely build and a great colour choice David! Love my Dirt Master and I hope to get the Dirt Cross someday. Thanks for sharing.👍😊

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  @KaiCityRC10 күн бұрын

  Thanks 👍

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  @madsrcbuggy10 күн бұрын

  Very nice video again, David! I appreciate you get these kits early on and show to the rest of us. Looks like it'll be great value just like the Dirtmaster, nice quality. It's not one for me right now, but I'm looking forward to watch it on video!

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  @KaiCityRC10 күн бұрын

  Thank you

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  @alfredyost797210 күн бұрын

  I have one of these cars on order. It is still on back order, but I live in California. I do wish it had all of the bearings and metal shocks, but I get why the shocks are not metal in the kit. I do have to admit that Kyosho plastic shocks and Tamiya plastic shocks do work well. The shocks on this car are in the front. I wonder if they will break on the first crash. I guess you will find out as you drive the car. Thoughts?

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  @KaiCityRC10 күн бұрын

  The shocks are pretty robust, even for plastic ones. But like anything, hit them hard enough and they'll likely break. Although, being plastic, they'll be a little cheaper to replace if needed.

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  @jemster3811 күн бұрын

  I enjoy listening to your thoughts and insights in your reviews, they're very calming. 😊

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  @KaiCityRC10 күн бұрын

  Thanks! I always feel like I'm talking at 500 words a minute trying to cram as much info into the shortest video possible! 😅

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  @jemster3810 күн бұрын

  @@KaiCityRC Nah you're fine. :D

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  @AddamsPlayground11 күн бұрын

  I am looking forward to getting one. Thanks for the overview and tips for the build. It always helps knowing a bit about it and what to watch out for! I look forward to seeing it run and I hope you feel better soon to get out record some footage. Take care David and thanks again for the great overview!

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  @KaiCityRC10 күн бұрын

  Thank you Addam. 👍 I'm on the mend, so with any luck by next weekend I'll be all set to run around the park chasing an RC car! 😅🤣

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  @bradkalman235311 күн бұрын

  How much is it USD?

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  @KaiCityRC11 күн бұрын

  I believe the Dirt Cross will be available outside of Japan. As for the price, I don’t know. Here it can be bought for around ¥35,000 which is a little over $200.

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  @bradkalman235311 күн бұрын

  Is this coming to the united states?

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  @poorboysrc11 күн бұрын

  Great video, David. I'm a huge fan of these buggies, and I love your perspective on them. Kyosho has nailed it with the Dirt Cross release. It's a perfect combination of retro styling, performance, and affordable price point. Well done, sir.

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  @KaiCityRC11 күн бұрын

  Thank you. In Japan the SB series are doing really well. They have retro looks and relatively high levels of performance for an affordable price. At the moment there aren't too many options if you want something around the ¥30,000 to ¥40,000 range that isn't a re-release.

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  @poorboysrc11 күн бұрын

  @@KaiCityRC I just ordered my Dirt Cross from RC Mart. I can't wait to give it a whirl!

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  @KaiCityRC10 күн бұрын

  Good luck with the build! Look forward to seeing your thoughts on the channel. 👍

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  @poorboysrc10 күн бұрын

  @@KaiCityRC Thanks, brother!

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  @nemesis866411 күн бұрын

  The Fazer MKII is also made 95% of plastic and it is one os the best platforms out there. Kyosho's magic. That Dirt Cross is gonna last you a looot of time without issues.

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  @KaiCityRC11 күн бұрын

  Absolutely! The plastic on my Dirt Master has held up really well too. 👍

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  @samildinach9911 күн бұрын

  Great video. Many thanks.

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  @owenbuttle330411 күн бұрын

  Lovely looking buggy David. I quite like the pink (hopefully the paint will stay on for a while!). Looking forward to the running video 👍🏻

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  @KaiCityRC11 күн бұрын

  Thanks! After recently painting a Fantom in fluorescent pink I discovered I really like the color. Just a shame it tends to have issues. The Fantom body had a similar problem, though not quite as bad.