Hey guys, I`m sure TURBO will see this first, so I will just direct it towards ya buddy

Hey man, yesterday I did some reseach about Hobby shops here in Tokyo, and I found out that the 4 largest ones are right here near Akihabara, and one in fact is even in Misatos neighborhood!!

I only went to two shops of which I later learned that the other two really are not worth visiting, and that NO ONE sells used parts.

So I cant do anything about the Clod axles unless I go through the auctions here.

However, these two shops have a VAST supply of aftermarket hopup parts for our cars!!! The HPI RS4 is a bit outdated, and therefore they only have a few parts left, with the majority of their HPI parts are for the newer HPI Pro4, which is $400 new!!!!!!!! Believe me, I have already thought about buying it, but my car can kick your guys cars butts, so I dont need it.

Now, as for the Team Associated, the TC3 is old yes, but Associated used that model for a bit longer than HPI had used the RS4, so they actually have a larger selection of TC3 parts and also a lot of TC4 parts, which is the next-generation Team Associated car.


Tim, give Bevin a call and have him look at these picutres. I am wondering how the prices here compare.

I took many pictures, but I didnt really write much down. I will head back to the largest RC shop here next Monday, so I will write down some common prices so that you guys can compare the prices here with the prices back at home.

Ill just post up some pics-

This is by far the largest RC store in the area, and from what I am told, in Tokyo. Its called CHAMP R/C

This is the display case near the front door

This is some models near the HPI parts

Same isle, more models

I need to get going soon, so Ill have to wrap this up later..

Ill get some Associated pics in

Ive got more pics but ill have to post them later

Talk to Bevin and let me know if he needs anything for his car
I will be checking the auctions for the clod parts, so Ill keep in touch

So heres the Team Associated isle

And lastly, here are some prices on the models themselves, but this is from a SMALLER STORE, so I imagine that the larger store has cheaper prices, but they are out of stock on the models.

I know their prices are great here, but the Team Associated and HPI are from America, right?? So I guess the prices are about the same as back in the states??

But I am sure that the Tamiya models are BY FAR cheaper than back at home, but I am not interested in anything new-Tamiya.

Here is the brand new HPI Pro4. 40,425 yen is about $395 US

Here is the new mini RC18MT RTR. 25,032 yen is about $235 US

And here are some of the TC models.
The T4 stadium truck is 33,432 yen, which is about $315 US
The TC3 NITRO is 45,192 yen, which is about $435 US
And the TC3 Team Car is 33,390 which is about $315 US

Also, the larger store is deep in the heart of Akihabara, SO IT IS DUTY FREE!! NO TAX BABY!!! SA-WEET!!

So beat that!



Talk to Bevin and reply back here-

Cya
BigMike

hey Mike, any Losi stuff over there?

I never looked for Team Losi, they have many isles, Ill take a look for ya on Monday

BTW TURBO, these stores make Hobby Town USA back at home look like a DHL Roses corner flower shop

Wow all Gas. Man I bet they GET IT AWN!

What model is that 4WD Touring Car?

so is some one building a r/c rock crawler? im going to but havent decided if im going use clod axle or do up an e-maxx

Mike what's HPI stand for....Dean

hpi is a brand name in the rc world, highly regarded as having nice some of the best vehicles out there..... http://www.hpi-europe.com/?lang=en