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tunnelhead
03-19-2005, 08:57 PM
Well I got some great news last night. My Mini Inferno will be in its way soon. I should have it on the first of April. No later. Cant wait to post some pics of it and make you guys slobber. First day I have it I will have to take it to the track and race it in the Mod class. Just see how well it can do. Keep you guys informed. Later!!! :)

BitHed
03-19-2005, 09:06 PM
Tunnelhead where is it coming from? Who what when where why which how?

tunnelhead
03-19-2005, 11:19 PM
At this time I probably shouldnt give out any of the details. Wouldnt want to cause any problems. Down the road I might be able to give out some of the details. Lets just say I was at the right place at the right time. Someone who knows someone deal.

BitHed
03-19-2005, 11:42 PM
...cool..nice and mysterious...if you see a black van sitting outside thats ALL OF US waiting to mug your mail carrier ;) Keep us posted brutha ;)

tunnelhead
03-20-2005, 08:32 AM
Well it wont be sent to my house. It will be dropped of at the lhs with maybe one more. I hope there will be some hop-up parts dropped off also. Oil filled shocks and ball bearings mainly. I told him I race and that is what I intended to do with it. I would race the Mod class just to see how well it can do. Already race in the Mod class with my 18T. Pretty much stock. Done very well with it. Along witht the other two items I listed , I would want a set of the BRP foam race tires for it. They work awsome for my 18T. Work so well dont have to add deathgrip to them. BRP are you listening? We need foam tires for it!!!!!!

BitHed
03-20-2005, 09:16 AM
...speaking of which BRP has been very quiet on the halfeight..im sure they will get onto it soon though...Such an industry shattering car as this ;)

Icey.Apple
03-20-2005, 09:32 AM
...cool..nice and mysterious...if you see a black van sitting outside thats ALL OF US waiting to mug your mail carrier ;) Keep us posted brutha ;)

and maybe some snipers on the top of the builings across the street ;)

Keep us posted tunnelhead :D

tunnelhead
03-20-2005, 10:19 AM
I did call BRP. The guy said he heard about it buy hasent seen it. Heck I would be willing to cut off the stock rubber tires and send them to BRP and havethem glue some foams to the rim and true them. Would be nice to have them for the carpet. Talk about possible 1/10 scale rims and tires fitting the Mini Inferno???

BitHed
03-20-2005, 10:31 AM
...they will fit, they will work, and they wont look slightly weird like they do an the 18T :D

fasteddie
03-20-2005, 12:45 PM
That's mighty cool thunnelhead -lucky..... :cool: :eek:


Here in the uk, spoke to a dealer the other day and said they would DEFINATELY be here by April 1st!!!! :D :D

BitHed
03-20-2005, 02:33 PM
...well im glad the UK is on top of everything too :) Means we will all be ready to go about the same time...open the box and meet you back here in three hours :cool:

fasteddie
03-20-2005, 07:55 PM
...well im glad the UK is on top of everything too :) Means we will all be ready to go about the same time...open the box and meet you back here in three hours :cool:


That does sound good, but am still trying to finalize my funds for the little animal :o

I do hope you will be able to ship worldwide bithead -as those hopups (& parts I will surely break, wear out) do look mighty nice -especially for some extra 00mph!

Laters :p

WhoMe
03-20-2005, 09:04 PM
Spoke to an LHS owner here in the States that had spoken with a Great Planes rep. They told him not to hold his breath, Infact he was told that the half eight wont see US shores till August. Its all rumor at this point...but that would suck for those that pre-ordered from Tower.

arch2b
03-20-2005, 09:13 PM
Spoke to an LHS owner here in the States that had spoken with a Great Planes rep. They told him not to hold his breath, Infact he was told that the half eight wont see US shores till August. Its all rumor at this point...but that would suck for those that pre-ordered from Tower.
gp ALWAYS gets kyosho stuff slower than other sources

check mini-z's for instance... the mini-zracer.com shop can easily get things weeks if not months before tower.

i am SOOO glad to hear kyosho is dropping gp :) i just wish the final offical nail in the coffin so to speak would be announced. this is no "new" news if you follow mini-zracer threads. btw, this should make all the lhs owners very happy as gp has screwed them regarding pricing.

BitHed
03-20-2005, 09:48 PM
...Fasteddie....about the only continent i have never shipped to is Africa...I have shipped all sorts of stuff everywhere and have never lost one :) I m VERY good at what i do ;)

arch2b
03-20-2005, 09:57 PM
...Fasteddie....about the only continent i have never shipped to is Africa...I have shipped all sorts of stuff everywhere and have never lost one :) I m VERY good at what i do ;)
i know all my packages have arrived quickly :p

adrenalinrush123998
03-20-2005, 10:15 PM
dont even try to mug his mail man.....his package wont even make it into the truck .....MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHaha ill have the first inferno....

anwyays ounds great that you ordered it already can you at least tell us the price?

BitHed
03-20-2005, 10:23 PM
..it sounds like it was one that got 'lost' somewhere ;)

tunnelhead
03-21-2005, 04:05 PM
well everything is going good sofar. I havent recieved any emails from my guy saying that I wont get it. So I am still holding my breath that is will show up.This little car looks like it will get expensive very quick. I was told no price. I told him just get it. But based on the pirces I have seen kicked around here, it will get expensive. $180 mini inferni, $60 shocks, $25 Bearings, $45 sway bars. Then batterys. Oh well. It will be well worth it!!!!

adrenalinrush123998
03-21-2005, 06:18 PM
i dont think parts like oil shocks and bearings will get that expensive...
at least i hope not...i have been planning to get bearings for it on the same day i get the car...AKA order them together or pick them both upa at my LHS (after ordering them togreether)

sean_lv_crawler
03-21-2005, 07:01 PM
great forums, i love it.

well im back bit head! woohoo. moved to the new house and soon will order my hlaf8 from tower. cnat wait.

great site.

BitHed
03-21-2005, 07:11 PM
...tunnnelhead parts shouldnt be as expensive as you may have heard...Shox will be a liite up there but the stabilizer bar, no way its going to be 45 bucks...

...adrenalin....i agree...pick up whats available right from the start...bearings, shox etc...

...Hey Sean-Lv-Crawler...welcome to the big show :)

BitHed
03-21-2005, 08:15 PM
...PanicToys has had HOP-UPS listed for a while...All prices include PAYPAL AND SHIPPING :)

IHW01: BEARING SET @ 24 USD / 22 USD...

IHW02F: FRONT STABILIZER @ 26 USD / 24 USD...

IHW03R: REAR STABILIZER @ 16 USD / 14 USD...

IHW04: ALLOY MOTOR MOUNT @ 26 USD / 24 USD...

IHW05: ALLOY FRONT LOWER SUS HOLDER @ 16 USD / 14 USD...

IHW06: ALLOY KNUCKLE ARM @ 26 USD / 24 USD...

IHW07F: ALLOY FRONT DAMPER STAY @ 19 USD / 17 USD...

IHW07R: ALLOY REAR DAMPER STAY @ 25 USD / 23 USD...

IHW08BL: BLUE COLOUR SCREW SET @? 24 USD / 22 USD...

IHW08R: RED COLOUR SCREW SET @ 24 USD / 22 USD...

IHW09: TITANIUM SUPENSION SHAFT SET @ 56 USD / 54 USD...

IHW10: TITANIUM SLIPPER GEAR SHAFT @ 15 USD / 13 USD...

IHW11F: TITANIUM FRONT DOG BONES @ 50 USD / 48 USD...

IHW11R: TITANIUM REAR DOG BONES @ 51 USD / 49 USD...

IHW12: TITANIUM SCREW SET @ 80 USD (!!!!!) PanicToys PRICE TBC...

IHW13: X SPEED HALF 8 SPECIAL MOTOR @ 20 USD / 18 USD...

IHW14: FRONT OIL SHOX @ 32 USD / 30 USD...

IHW15: REAR OIL OIL SHOX @ 32 USD / 30 USD...

IHW35-12: 12T PINION GEAR @ 10 USD / 8 USD...

IHW36-16: 16T PINION GEAR @ 10 USD / 8 USD...

IHB10: CLEAR BODY SET @ 27 USD / 25 USD...

...Just to name a few ;)

BLACKHAWK444
03-21-2005, 08:25 PM
So bit, now that tower is going to be delayed for a long time, maybe we can work something out when you get another shipment. Are you going to lower the price any? Thanks..

BitHed
03-21-2005, 08:37 PM
...BlackHawk youve read my sales pitch mate, and you saw the TOWER price...i just cant compete :( Please dont make me do readysets...i really dont want to...I am even thinking about not doing anything with the 2 i picked up for ebay...I HATE doing RTR's...agghhh...now you have pushed my grizzle button...It just REALLY pi$$es me off that these places dont even have their order secured and they are selling it left right and center...

...But I stand by my price...I am not sorry i listed it for 199.90 plus EMS shipping...That was the BEST I could do...My deepest thanks and respects go out to my 3 clients who understood the risks and the possible lower price from elsewhere...

...Just let me say this...There is a price for an item, and there is a price for the item with service...Economy seats and First class seats travel on the SAME plane and reach the SAME destination...Just think about what the difference is between leaving and arriving at where you are going ;)

...BlackHawk I would wait for the release mate...halfeight.com will have a price, PanicToys will maybe have a price and every hopeful LHS in the world will have a price...I would say wait for your options to become clear...

TNB
03-21-2005, 11:18 PM
moved to the new house and soon will order my hlaf8 from tower.
No Zs in your garage? Hit any tracks lately? Silver State very soon. Oh well, perhaps there will be at least 2 Half8's in town.

BitHed
03-21-2005, 11:35 PM
...Hey Sean, congratulations..you are our 50th member :) Ok so we have TWO eights in LasVegas...Going for national coverage?

TNB
03-22-2005, 12:08 AM
Well if someone lives in another state whose parent's live here and he visits a lot, would you consider that 3 Half8s or possibly 2 Half8s and 1/2 Half8s if he purchased a Half8?

BitHed
03-22-2005, 03:18 AM
...in the interest of international peace and harmony that will be counted :) As will crossing national and international borders whilst in the possession of a halfeight, regardless of said vehicle's state of emission :)

aero528
03-23-2005, 01:52 AM
lol. i will ask my lhs if they have even heard of them, but i bet they have. they are ussaly good at ordering things, but i have never tried such a close release like this one. ill get back to you with what they say, but i bet it wont be much. i do live in Indiana, so if i get one, it will be one of the first in the state possibly, now that woudl be awsome! i still cant find it on tower.......

vindictor67
03-23-2005, 02:34 AM
Hello aero,

Indiana boy myself, well old man maybe closer. South Bend area :p You can't find it on Towers web sight. That is part of the hOO hAA!!!

You can call their 1-800 number and customer service has it on their computers. They kind of freak out when they can't find it on the web sight too..... :( .

Look around here and on one18th.com. The part numbers that you need to give thim are posted. $155 with their $25 off code on the web sight. I BACK ordered my late last week and they have no information on ship date yet. My online acct. info now shows a back order for a Kyosho Inferno MP777 Half Eight but the picture is of an F-1 car.

Sounds to me like they don't know much about them and kept them off of the web sight to keep down the demand. I buy a LOT of stuff from tower and wouldn't know anything about the Half Eight except for the Guys here and on 1/18th. First time in 2 years that I have felt disappointed in Tower! :mad:

Peace

Vindictor67

BitHed
03-23-2005, 02:44 AM
...vindictor...nice post mate...appreciate it ;)

bermbuster
03-23-2005, 02:51 AM
Hey Bithead....I just read all the posts and your price of $199 plus shipping is fair. You are in business to make a reasonable profit. I really feel for the small guys.....You know you have the exotic factor in your favor.......When I tell people im getting my parts from a specialist in Japan.....

BitHed
03-23-2005, 02:57 AM
...aww bermbuster you sweety :o Keep flattering me like that and I will freebie you some flanged wheelnuts :o But dont forget the shop here will have all the goodies too...We have everything covered ;)

RRCRC
03-23-2005, 11:25 AM
Bit hed can you get me a half8???
Thanks Tom
:cool:

aero528
03-23-2005, 06:51 PM
ok, ic. thanks for the info! so i guess i wont be the first to get it in IN. i live in the Lafayette area, but im a little younger than 'old'(try 16). i have to get the funds togetehr first, but then i will have about 180-190, so im right in the range. again, thanks, and sry if my questions sound....kinda stupid, ill learn. im not into electric much, so i dont knwo all that much wbout it, but ask me anything abotu nitro, and i bet i can anwser you. well, it looks like fun, so i hope to get enough cash to get one.

ruknd
03-23-2005, 07:05 PM
bad news...for my wallet...I'm not sure I can hold out for a pro kit!

TNB
03-23-2005, 09:09 PM
My wallet has had an itch, but at least it got over the PTI itch. The gut says "wait for a pro kit", the finger "says I want to get it on now", and the brain says "What, another freaking RC car?"

Rcdriver
03-28-2005, 04:11 AM
Ive looked on Tower for hours and I ddnt find it. :mad:

I no that alot of people want one of these. I just HOPE that the demand doesnt kill the supply. I hope kyosho did their homework on this. :(

BitHed
03-28-2005, 06:51 AM
...I hate to say it but from what i have heard from KYOSHO over the phone they have absolutely NO IDEA how popular this series is going to be...Sometimes I hate Japanese business methods...BTW if KYOSHO didnt know about this site before they certainly do now ;)

tunnelhead
03-31-2005, 08:16 AM
well my man emailed me back and said one will be shipped to him for my local hobby store to have it as a demo in the next few days, ANd then he expects to have cars and parts for my lhs. SO, hopefully I should have one here soon. keeo you posted and will post pics when it comes in. Will share the pics but not the car. HeHeHe

TNB
03-31-2005, 05:23 PM
I already purchased one off of eBay.

BitHed
03-31-2005, 08:17 PM
...I saw that TNB...I had one and it sold and your seller had two and they went very quickly...

ixlr8
03-31-2005, 09:05 PM
i just bought one off of bithead on ebay and im soo happy im getting an adrenelin rush lol hes going to ship it off tonight and it should be here right around the 12th of april as long as everything go'se good ill be h8'in all around get it hating im a h8r