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Old 2004.03.26, 09:19 AM   #1
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RCP-Tracks in the UK ?

Anyone know if RCP-Tracks are being stocked in the UK ?

Or failing that, whats the best type of foam mats to use (from UK shops not US - can't afford the shipping !!).

I've seen some interlocking foam mats for gym type use at john Lewis but not much else.

Link for above - http://www.johnlewis.com/stores/prod...trsid=275&m=-1

They are called "Reebok Floor Guards, Pack of 4" and retail at £14.99 per pack. Each mat is 2 foot square.

Not sure if this is worth it or not. My maximum floor space will be 6 foot by 13 foot.

Hold on - thats approx £292...... no way can I afford that !
Back to google then
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Old 2004.03.27, 07:22 PM   #2
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Please see UK distributor information below:

Ripmax Plc.
phone : 020-8282-7520
E-mail : mail@ripmax.com
http://www.ripmax.com/

You can also go to www.kyosho.co.jp and go to the distributor link section, for many other distributors in Europe.

Keep us updated on your progress. If you need more information or can't get the answers you need, we will contact Kyosho personally and find the best way for you to purchase our tracks.
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Old 2004.03.28, 01:24 AM   #3
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huh? buks, You need 5 packs. So you pay only £75 to get 20 tiles.
To fill 6'x 13' you'll end up with a 1/2 tile left over.

but the RCP track system is awesome!
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Old 2004.03.28, 05:05 AM   #4
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I think I was drunk when I calculated that....... You are absolutely right though.

I will check out the ripmax site now ....
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Old 2004.03.28, 05:24 AM   #5
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RCP - I've checked out ripmax.com and rcp-parties.com and "drilled down" through the distributors list. I can't seem to find any websites offering RCP Tracks so maybe I need to use the old fashioned telephone and speak to someone !

Incidently, rcp-parties.com distributors page goes onto great planes website. The only uk website in there is irvineltd.com which doesn't mention RCP or mini-z stuff. Is that because they stock great planes stuff - hence the link from the gp distributors site ? Just a bit confusing for a lad like me !

Price is going to be a major issue at the end of the day. So I'm still considering making my own - no disrespect to RCP intended. I've been following latency and his track for some time now and I WAS going to build a "realistic" track but he's gone and bought some foam mats and covered the LCP Raceway. Anyone would have though he was taking this thing seriously . So I'm thinking of doing that (probably less work for me

Right, must go. Lots of non-Z related things to do today.

Many thanks to all,

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Old 2004.03.28, 09:30 AM   #6
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RCP - sorry to bother you (again) but I've just re-read your excellent FAQ. I'm particularly interested in the mini-tiles you mention in Q8. These are the smaller tiles that will have the kyosho label on them. Are these available yet (in the UK) ? And will ripmax know what I'm talking about when I ring/email them next week ?

Also, having searched this forum I found the following picture you posted -

http://www.mini-zracer.com/forums/at...&postid=115557

Is this a single mini track kit or is it multiple kits put together ? Any ideas on price or should I just ask ripmax all these questions ?

Thanks in advance.

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Old 2004.03.28, 08:55 PM   #7
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The track picture that you posted is Kyosho's track. It comes complete with all the sections and rails shown. It is available through Kyosho distributors in both 30 cm and 50 cm tiles. It consists of 96 tiles and you can make many other configurations with the amount of tiles contained in this kit.

Kyosho currently has both tracks stocked at their warehouse in Japan. I will talk to them this week and find out the availability in the UK.
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Old 2004.03.29, 02:37 AM   #8
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Cheers RCP dude ! I presume Ripmax will be the UK distributor ? I'll wait till you reply before I contact them so I know what to ask for.

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Old 2004.03.29, 06:57 AM   #9
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Latest update is ......

Spoke to RipMax just a moment ago - they don't stock mini-z's anymore as they aren't that popular in the UK They are thinking about stocking the "Mini-Z GrandPrix Circuit 30" kit but haven't made their minds up yet.

So looks like I've a long wait - overseas shipping even from somewhere else in Europe will be way too expensive. My only choice will be to buy this from a UK supply if and when they stock it. Which brings me onto the next question ;

RCP - what is the ballpark retail proce for this kit ? Presumably Kyosho will be setting this as its them who are marketting it ?

Buks

PS They knew straight away what I was talking about so either their staff are on the ball about every bit of equipment they do and don't stock OR a few people have contacted them in which case that should sway their decision to stock it.

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Yes, Kyosho ultimately sets the overseas price.

Here in the states, our tracks have increased sales of the Mini-Z and other small RC cars and hopefully they will help increase enthusiasm in countries overseas as well.

I will be talking to Kyosho this week and I will find out availability in the UK and surrounding countries.
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Old 2004.03.29, 10:28 AM   #11
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Great - thanks for the quick response. I presume you will be posting disto news in your FAQ ? I suppose I will have to keep checking it each day - unless you want to email me as soon as you know

Or post the news on your website (rc-parties.com) as I check that quite regularly too.

Or post in this thread....

Must stop talking now.

Many thanks for your patience,

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