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Migs
12-06-2006, 08:21 AM
This is a "Work In Progress" conversion.

I am by no means done with this project. There is still much to do. Just wanted to post a few pics in case some of you might be wondering what this new 09 might look like as an ST.


As always... comments and suggestions are welcome. :)



http://members.aol.com/mailmigs/09_ST/09_ST_4.jpg

http://members.aol.com/mailmigs/09_ST/09_ST_3.jpg

http://members.aol.com/mailmigs/09_ST/09_ST_2.jpg

wartown
12-06-2006, 11:36 AM
CarAction had an artical on what you will need to do the conversion and a review in their last issue. you might could pick one up if you run into any problems. i do remeber them saying that there was not a problem with the gear ratio and the truck performed well. Good luck!

wartown
12-06-2006, 01:31 PM
I also saw a tip that might help some. They said to make a longer fuel line from the tank to the engine incase the trucks flips. it will give you a chance to flip it over before the truck shuts off.

Migs
12-06-2006, 03:27 PM
CarAction had an artical on what you will need to do the conversion and a review in their last issue. you might could pick one up if you run into any problems. i do remeber them saying that there was not a problem with the gear ratio and the truck performed well. Good luck!

Well this is my second ST conversion so I pretty much already knew which parts I needed and actually already had a few of them before I got the 09. I did however buy that January issue of Car Action that you mentioned just to read what they had to say about their conversion. I was already thinking about possibly turning the 09 into an ST before I bought the magazine though. I think I read somewhere recently that Kyosho plans to release the 09 as an ST eventually as well. Basically the same thing they did with the electric buggy version.... the ST was released a little later.


I also saw a tip that might help some. They said to make a longer fuel line from the tank to the engine incase the trucks flips. it will give you a chance to flip it over before the truck shuts off.

LOL.... I read that too and that's one of the other things on my "To Do" list.... Longer fuel line with a fuel filter also.

Thanks for the info wartown...!!!

BiGRoB21
12-06-2006, 03:43 PM
my inferno 09 is going to be ordered shortly after xmass. and i will be doing the conversion.

BitHed
12-07-2006, 06:39 AM
..migs I have your inline fuel filter covered buddy ;) Ill add it to your package :cool:

Migs
12-07-2006, 04:04 PM
..migs I have your inline fuel filter covered buddy ;) Ill add it to your package :cool:


Thanks Bit... one less thing for me to buy..!!! :D

BitHed
12-08-2006, 08:13 AM
...NP Migs...I am absolutley LOVIN' your truck :cool:

Migs
12-08-2006, 03:04 PM
...NP Migs...I am absolutley LOVIN' your truck :cool:


Thanks Bit..... apparently you're the only one who likes it.

morati
12-08-2006, 06:55 PM
Not true Mike. I'm liking that thing enough to consider one for myself. Just wondering if I should wait for Kyosho to come out with the ST or grab that Jammin CRT Mini when its released in a couple of weeks. Wish I was RICH!

Migs
12-08-2006, 08:15 PM
Not true Mike. I'm liking that thing enough to consider one for myself. Just wondering if I should wait for Kyosho to come out with the ST or grab that Jammin CRT Mini when its released in a couple of weeks. Wish I was RICH!

I was wondering when you were going to chime in...!!! It'll look better when it's done with a body and a few other things. I'm also lookin to get the Jammin CRT .5 myself since I have the 8th scale version already. That mini CRT is using a .12 motor... lots of options there. It'll have to be sometime after the holidays though. Or maybe Santa will bring me one for Christmas... if they even come out before then.

:D

BitHed
12-09-2006, 12:43 AM
...mini CRT? thats a new one on me...

...FYI when i spoke with Jiro Hogashino (sorry for the name drop :cool: ) he said that there were no plans for an ST version out of the box...That MAY have changed since then but no word yet at this end...i would say go ahead with a 'Mig-version' and you will probabaly be ahead of what Kyosho decides to churn out, then it would just be a matter of updating the 'smaller' adjustments they may have added...

Migs
12-09-2006, 02:15 AM
...mini CRT? thats a new one on me...

...FYI when i spoke with Jiro Hogashino (sorry for the name drop :cool: ) he said that there were no plans for an ST version out of the box...That MAY have changed since then but no word yet at this end...i would say go ahead with a 'Mig-version' and you will probabaly be ahead of what Kyosho decides to churn out, then it would just be a matter of updating the 'smaller' adjustments they may have added...

'Mig-version'... that's funny...!!!

On another note.... here's some pics of my new Jammin CRT .5 !!!

LMAO... I WISH...!!! They're not even out yet

.12 engine - rear exhaust, tuned exhaust pipe
oil filled shocks
4 wheel drive
3mm chassis
captured hinge pins - no e-clips
front/rear disc breaks
front/center/rear diffs
all steel drive line
lay down steering servo
uses 2.2 B2, B3 buggy wheels and tires



http://members.aol.com/mailmigs/CRT5/CRTand_JR.jpg

http://members.aol.com/mailmigs/CRT5/CRT5_body.jpg

http://members.aol.com/mailmigs/CRT5/CRT5_chassis.jpg

BitHed
12-09-2006, 02:34 AM
...Looks like a nice vehicle...I would like to do a conversion on it...unfortunately my super-cool, turf-ripping BL Hellfire takes up most of the work bench ;) I doubt we would see it here anyway...I would have to import the ARTR...

...Mig-Version is a good one...One of my favourites...

BiGRoB21
12-09-2006, 02:45 AM
only thing i dont like about the crt is its just as big as a 10th scale not fun for me. i like the small things lol

BitHed
12-09-2006, 02:51 AM
...so we should call you SmallRob from now on? :D

...without jacking the thread it LOOKS smaller because its next to a 1:8 that looks like a 1:10...if that were true it really WOULD be mini but it can hardly be counted as a 'real' mini at 1:10 or 1:12 scale...If it was closer to the 09 it would be pretty cool...

...Speaking of 09's...The Mig-Version ST looks great...'almost' inspires me to get one :rolleyes:

Migs
12-09-2006, 02:57 AM
...Speaking of 09's...The Mig-Version ST looks great...'almost' inspires me to get one :rolleyes:

LOL... I like the way you got back on topic Bit...!!! Very smooth...!!! ;)

t9dragon
12-11-2006, 04:45 AM
Hey Migs,

Here is my conversion. I'm just waiting for some one to make a full truck body, until then I'll run the buggy body on it.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k294/t9dragon/Mini%20Inferno%2009/DSC00427.jpg

Migs
12-11-2006, 04:50 AM
Hey Migs,

Here is my conversion. I'm just waiting for some one to make a full truck body, until then I'll run the buggy body on it.




I saw it on the other 09 thread....

Migs
12-18-2006, 08:10 PM
Got motivated yesterday and decided to take a break from all the holiday hustle and bustle... Got the body trimmed out, the lower half was a reall pain in the a$$. Probably won't see paint til after the New Year...


http://members.aol.com/mailmigs/09_ST/09STbody1.jpg

http://members.aol.com/mailmigs/09_ST/09STbody2.jpg

http://members.aol.com/mailmigs/09_ST/09STbody3.jpg

http://members.aol.com/mailmigs/09_ST/09STbody4.jpg

BiGRoB21
12-18-2006, 08:19 PM
im loving everything but thoes tires.

Migs
12-18-2006, 08:23 PM
im loving everything but thoes tires.


Too wide...? Do you prefer the stock Kyosho ST wheels/tires...?

BiGRoB21
12-19-2006, 12:13 AM
just dont like the low pro look. the foam would aid in bumpy handeling. but yah i like the stock look better

Migs
12-19-2006, 12:23 AM
just dont like the low pro look. the foam would aid in bumpy handeling. but yah i like the stock look better


Thanks for the comments and feedback.. much appreciated.

I have to admit, these tires are a little low profile for my taste. I just don't like the stock ST wheels. I may get some of the 3Racing dish wheels and tires to try out later.

BiGRoB21
12-19-2006, 02:11 AM
i wish proline would come out with some bowties for them. with velocity or wabash rims

morati
12-19-2006, 02:15 AM
i wish proline would come out with some bowties for them. with velocity or wabash rims
I second that!

Migs
12-19-2006, 02:25 AM
i wish proline would come out with some bowties for them. with velocity or wabash rims

count me in...!!!

BiGRoB21
12-19-2006, 02:36 AM
yep. hope they get it done

Migs
12-19-2006, 04:59 AM
yep. hope they get it done

I was just thinking... considering Pro-Line has never come out with a body for the ST... I doubt they'll make any wheels or tires for it. I hope they prove me wrong...!!!

:(

BiGRoB21
12-20-2006, 06:09 PM
we will see what they do

zixxer
12-23-2006, 04:01 AM
im liking it to...wish i had the greenbacks to get an 09...but opps just got an 8th scale buggy :p and i have to feed the mist,mlst,and the rc18t..... :(

Migs
12-23-2006, 04:11 AM
im liking it to...wish i had the greenbacks to get an 09...but opps just got an 8th scale buggy :p and i have to feed the mist,mlst,and the rc18t..... :(

Zixxer... how did those Mini LST wheels and Mini Quake tires work out for you on your MIST in your last race....???

Aubrey
01-03-2007, 04:52 AM
Please advise truck body used. Looks great!

Regards

Migs
01-03-2007, 04:55 AM
Please advise truck body used. Looks great!

Regards


Stock Kyosho ST body... bottom half was very heavily trimmed. I'm hoping to have it painted in the next few weeks. Too many other r/c projects goin on right now unfortunately.

Aubrey
01-04-2007, 03:14 AM
Thx, for the info. Is the ST body one piece or three? This will be the last thing for my conversion.

Also, thanks for the great site...!

Kind regards

Migs
01-04-2007, 03:24 AM
Thx, for the info. Is the ST body one piece or three? This will be the last thing for my conversion.

Also, thanks for the great site...!

Kind regards


The stock Kyosho ST body is 2 pieces... upper and lower half.

Aubrey
01-18-2007, 02:44 AM
Migs,

Have you thought about going w/the ST diff cases? They are sealed so you could run diff fluid. Did you change the center diff fluid? If yes, what are you running?

Regards

Migs
01-18-2007, 02:59 AM
Migs,

Have you thought about going w/the ST diff cases? They are sealed so you could run diff fluid. Did you change the center diff fluid? If yes, what are you running?

Regards


As far as I know, the 09 has sealed diff cases as well with metal gears inside. At this point, I have no reason to switch to the ST diffs. But I do run diff fluid in the diifs of my electric ST.

BiGRoB21
01-18-2007, 04:35 PM
where can i get st under an upper body unpainted?

Migs
01-18-2007, 05:24 PM
where can i get st under an upper body unpainted?

It looks like TinyRC.com has the inner body in stock but is out of stock on the upper body. Here are the part #'s:

KYO-IHB50 Kyosho Mini Inferno ST Clear Body Set (http://shop.tinyrc.com/product.php?productid=18162&cat=0&page=1)
KYO-IHB51 Kyosho Mini Inferno ST Inner Clear Body Set (http://shop.tinyrc.com/product.php?productid=18163&cat=0&page=1)


or you can go here:

http://www.hobbyetc.com/cgi-bin/item.cgi?part_id=49277
http://www.hobbyetc.com/cgi-bin/item.cgi?part_id=49278&photo_id=57198

I know TheToyz.com also has the upper body. You can try Ebay as well...

BiGRoB21
01-18-2007, 05:40 PM
ok thanks thats what i was looking for. i tried thetoyz and they were out of them, and must have overlooked them on tinyrc.

BitHed
01-19-2007, 12:45 AM
...i have an under i can send you for 10 bucks Rob...Mail me...bithed@hotmail.com

Aubrey
01-19-2007, 03:36 AM
Migs,

The F/R diffs on my 09 are not sealed, the gears are metal with some grease. I may up pick some ST cases this weekend. What wt would you run?

I run 3,000 front 5,000 mid 1,000 rear in my Muggy.

Regards

BiGRoB21
01-27-2007, 07:39 PM
finally got mine and did the conversion. all i need now is a body!

Migs
01-27-2007, 08:12 PM
finally got mine and did the conversion. all i need now is a body!

Post up some pics...!!! :D

BiGRoB21
01-27-2007, 08:48 PM
at work with no camera. will get some soon!