2006.05.28, 01:28 PM
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Honda Insight Racer!
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New Iwaver 02M
Hello. Has anybody else kept up with Iwaver's development? They are about to release a new chassis called the 02M. This promisses to be a much better chassis and electronics than before. One advantage is, instead of having the steering servo wired into the circuit bored like on the Mini-Z, the new one will have a standard three-pin connector that allows you to use any micro servo you want. This will be great for us who like to make our own custom chassis and need a radio set for the car. Also, the Iwaver chassis has available an Iwaver made carbon fiber chassis plate, and numerous aluminum upgrades. Check theme out at IwaverUSA! I will post photos soon.
Plus, for you Mini Cooper fans, Iwaver is also releaseing some nice bodies of the Mini Cooper S in various colors, so your no longer limited to Kyosho's green red and now blue. Iwaver will offer red, blue, white, black, silver, grey, yellow and the same colors but with hood stripes.
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2006.05.28, 01:37 PM
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regardless of the version, unless they improve the qc control it will just be an fm version of the unreliable previous versions.
tnb posted a little bit on the new iwaver in his rcx coverage. i think it's on rcu?
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2006.05.28, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by arch2b
regardless of the version, unless they improve the qc control it will just be an fm version of the unreliable previous versions.
tnb posted a little bit on the new iwaver in his rcx coverage. i think it's on rcu?
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Hello Arch2B, where would I find some nice tread-patterned tires for my AWD Mini-Z? I need the stock size that came with the car.
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2006.05.28, 01:54 PM
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kyosho has the mt tires, there are also some radials that should be entering the shop soon.
then you have the atomic/3racing/gpm tires....
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2006.05.28, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by arch2b
kyosho has the mt tires, there are also some radials that should be entering the shop soon.
then you have the atomic/3racing/gpm tires....
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Which ones do you think have the nicest quality and appearance?
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2006.05.30, 07:40 AM
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where can i buy these new models from? i want the 02M
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2006.05.30, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by skylinemonster
where can i buy these new models from? i want the 02M
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Hello there. You can start purchasing theme from toy east.com sometime in June or July. They have been keeping me up to date as to when available. They will also offer the aluminum upgrades and Iwaver's own carbon fiber chassis upgrade parts for it. So, pretty cool stuff coming along soon.
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2006.06.06, 11:31 AM
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I'm looking at buying two of Iwaver's new 02M chassis. I want one for itselfe, and I need the new electronics for my 1/32 scale CRT racer as it has a standard 3 pin connector for servos. No need for modifying the board! Perfect!
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2006.06.16, 02:38 PM
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Iwaver 02M comeing SOON! Keep an out for pre-orders at T O Y E A S T!
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2006.06.16, 03:18 PM
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the shop here sells Iwavers. I'm sure when they are available you can get them here.
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2006.06.16, 03:26 PM
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the shop does carry iwavers and if your within the u.s. i would highly reccomend purchasing domestically so you can take advantage of warranty issues. given the track record, it's not worth the risk....
i am not sure if mini-z has any interest in stocking these though. lots of people clamoured for him to stock the last one and now they are collecting dust wasting shelf space and overhead that better stuff could be taking advantage of. there is simply little motivation i think from domestic shops to carry them given the record on quality. ask any hobby shop or person that was a retailer domestically.
the new iwaver has been reportedly 'coming soon' for a long time. don't hold you breath.
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2006.06.16, 03:40 PM
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Well, now is the due date, so we'll see.
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2006.06.20, 12:28 PM
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Hello, I have seen the Iwaver 02 in the shop, but it's not the same as the 02M that I'm looking for. The chassis is identical, but the electronics are so different. The 02M has the advantage of having a standard 3pin connector for micro servo's. This is perfect for us 1/32 scale racers who need a plug and play receiver speed control combo. Many have modified the Mini-Z board to use on the CRT, but that requires some knowledge some of us don't have. I myselfe like a simple plug'in'play set up that requries no modifications and no soldering. I hope when the 02M finally comes out, that Mini-Zracer will sell theme. I especially want the Mini Cooper S body Iwaver 02M. Also, Iwaver offers a carbon fiber chassis plate to replace the lower deck for their 02M. That would be a great upgrade.
I guess I keep repeating myselfe on this don't I? I guess I'm excited about this new circuit board and I'm anxiously waiting for it to arrive so I can use it on my 1/32 scale RC car.
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2006.06.20, 01:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by marc
Hello, I have seen the Iwaver 02 in the shop, but it's not the same as the 02M that I'm looking for. The chassis is identical, but the electronics are so different. The 02M has the advantage of having a standard 3pin connector for micro servo's. This is perfect for us 1/32 scale racers who need a plug and play receiver speed control combo. Many have modified the Mini-Z board to use on the CRT, but that requires some knowledge some of us don't have. I myselfe like a simple plug'in'play set up that requries no modifications and no soldering. I hope when the 02M finally comes out, that Mini-Zracer will sell theme. I especially want the Mini Cooper S body Iwaver 02M. Also, Iwaver offers a carbon fiber chassis plate to replace the lower deck for their 02M. That would be a great upgrade.
I guess I keep repeating myselfe on this don't I? I guess I'm excited about this new circuit board and I'm anxiously waiting for it to arrive so I can use it on my 1/32 scale RC car.
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Marc,
sit back and relax.....
Enjoy meanwhile the cars you own right now. The IW02M won't come out soon....
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2006.06.20, 01:06 PM
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Heh, with my luck it won't come out till 07! You know how these companies are. I think Kyosho is about the only ones that are on time.
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