the final product
 

here are the final product done out in Japan mid Nov 2002.

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Wow... sign me up for that rig, it's so cool.

I can`t wait I post it when i get one!

Looks good; not sure about the exposed ESC/Rx though?! :confused: Seems dangerous!

of course it will be covered:)

The motor mount area looks very small. I just wander how to upgrade to 180 motor? Any potential solutions or hop-ups are available when it releases?

The "quickchange" motor mount is a great easy in easy out! But as I said before only Yokomo parts are usable (but we will be later).

I think there is not much clearance between rear damper and motor. So I believe it will be very difficult to change the motor mount alone. :) You might have to elevate the damper mount as well.

Well you might think that it is BUT its not that way at all! Really it has more then plenty of space to pull the motor in and out. God its better then what the micro rs4 has (YUCK). The Mini-z is the better. and as for the mid24 kawada its just right:)

is the rear air diffuser removeable?

ybasically everything to this point is removable.

Very cool, gotta have it. Is the battery charger included in the kit?

Hey Usagi E mail me. Don't have your email address with me. Out in Cal. Say hello to Mrs. Bunny. p

Hi guy hows its going................:) Nice to hear from you..........:)

Yes they first ones are RTR, then they will release only cars.
the chargers, radio, and car all come as one.

you get the email?

very cool car, but like u said usagi, after they release the rtr version would the car be available as just the chassis + body? <BR><BR>
like this one <a href="http://tinyrc.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=1546">click me</a>
<BR><BR>because i was wondering, since u have 4 AA batteries i can still use my 1/10 scale rc car esc... and just pick up a servo and motor... would my 1/10 scale electronics work in that car??

Hey good Q`s!:D

The car should be out any day no in Japan! :D(I hope)

The RTR will be related first then the "Just Car"But i think the speed control servo will be included with the "CAR ONLY" At this time you can`t mod the car that way. But I think you can in a future date.

when will this thing be available?

Earlier, they told us December, then changed to "Christmas", and with that less than two weeks away, I'm guessing it's now "2003"!

will you get it TinyRC?

New pics of the Sonic

Covered electronics... Comes with the charger for the special batteries and the Yokomo FM radio like the Puchi Maru... can use Mini-Z bodies... really low CG... soft suspension... really nice and compliant so it will be pretty grippy on most track surfaces... "real" servo... diffuser on the underside... really light weight=fast... due out in the US in a month

Underside

The truck

oh yes i must have it! :D

Thanks for the update and pics akura2!

No prob...

That is tight. Good thing I am selling my crappy Mini-Z:D

Another pic with the charger


http://www.rccaraction.com/pics/rcx/YokomoSonic2.jpg

geesh akura2, you're not making the fact that i can't buy this thing yet any easier... :p :D

another sweet pic

Nice pics, Akura2

I might get one when it comes out, but I remain loyal to Kawada Mid24. It is in my opinion, the best 1/28th / 1/24th RC. That's just my personal preference though.

Where are your pics?... you took more than I did...:)

Great pics akura2! We're working on getting these the moment they are released!

Cool...any word yet?

Any word yet on the Sonic Racer's US release date? I never heard of XMODS until a few months ago and they are already in stores and flying off shelves. Even the new Kyosho Mini-z is available! Could someone please get us some new info on this car. It is close to a year past its original planned release date.

I think Yokomo is not coming out with the car because Kyosho has just released the new MR02 and because of this, Yokomo's plan for racers to use some of Kyosho's mini z MR01 bodies fell apart. Knowing now that Yokomo is going to have to go through car companies (like Ferrari) to get permission for making new bodies is a hard and complicated issue.

but i thought these things had low CG? if thats true than shouldnt mr02 bodies fit? pretty good timing on kyosho's part tho... stalling competition and all ~LoL~

i really like the truck bodies. can it fit an xmod(i no id have to do some modifications to it but does it fit over the wheels)?

If they made these they could kick every cars ass in a road race. Look how low slung it is.