just a thought.. :D If you kind of lean the driver off to the other side, to like adjust the mirror or something, you get more of the original balance of the car, and it would look kind of cool to..
The first one awful & unbearable even for light trail. Mine now put it on ftx outback 1/16th/rgt 136161 chassis because how awful their stock chassis is. Even MN82 with it's plastic chassis perfom much better as rtr stock. But these however seems really good, when saw first time how it flex & C64-1 shocks I know this is not same as before . They know in global much prefer with performance so they're changing to 4 link suspension (JP version still on leaf springs).
I have the OG C74 and it is leaf sprung. It’s more of a shelf queen/chase the dog in the house vehicle. I do own an 87 Samurai which is why I had to have one. Mine is a soft top. So naturally I have to have this one now….. nice to see that they have same some improvements and that the doors open now! It’ll be on my Christmas list for sure.
Love that it isn’t loud. Honestly the biggest detractors from the cheap RCs is the loud whine. The JJRC C8809 is super silent. I’ve been able to do some 2am back-yard sessions in a residential area it’s so quiet.
Always liked the full size Samuri, this one looks so accurate almost doesn't matter how good it actually is as an RC would love one as a display piece!
I mean for like $90 that's not a bad place to start in the crawler world and has everything needed. It can get new people into the hobby and out having fun without breaking the bank.
WPL always do a great job with their bodies and interior and just overall scale realism. It's just the functionality/build quality that is usually subpar at best.
Nice to see that they've improved the electronics. But I don't understand why they made it a four link when the real samurai is leaf spring suspension.
A bit of 1000wt silicone or heavy grease in the “shocks” and on the shaft dose wonders for these. I’ve done it on all of my 1/18 and 1/24 rigs. I can’t stand the bouncy bit.
Honestly Phil, I think that the hobby is at a point where something like oil shocks should come stock on every size it makes sense for. Like the 1/10, incidentally.
Yes this is better than the older Jimny. It didn’t have opening doors and the removable window frame is a neat touch. I think I read it has some upgraded drivetrain parts too. Excellent!!
I'm biased because I 've spent many happy hours playing off-road in these little vehicles, but it seems to me that all this model really needs is decent shocks and the kit tyres. They haven't fobbed you off with a puny motor.
