Where to get dnano cars and parts

dnanotime · #1 12-13-2009, 12:33 AM

I'm wondering if anyone can point me in the direction of a good on-line source for dnano's and parts. I dont have a LHS very close so I'm thinking of setting up my own track in my spare bedroom. I've found a good source for the track an a simple track counting setup buy looking through this forum. And I have seen many cars and parts on ebay, but it seems that all those sellers are overseas and the shipping is a killer. I'd like to find a Lamborghini LP500S and some hop-ups, thanks for any info in advance.

MrNanoTrax · #2 12-13-2009, 12:47 AM

*woot woot*

... you don't see links to nanotrax when you search for *dnano shop* in google? weird.... shipping isn't all that expensive if you're willing to wait. the cost difference between 3-5 days and 7-10 days is HUGE. contact me directly to work somethin out bro. sales@nanotrax.net

arch2b · #3 12-13-2009, 08:56 AM

if you in the cont. u.s., you will have to call a hobby town usa to order over the phone or email. there are many threads from various shops already here. there are warranty issues to take into consideration when buying the chassis kit. make sure kyosho in your region will warranty the item fro where you intend to purchase it.

nanotrax probably has the most impressive collection of stock, option and aftermarket parts in any one place. they can do this because they are not bound by the same exclusivity contract that continental u.s. market is.

rckenon carries pn racing option parts (official shop linked to pn racing).

egrmart carries rc atomic option parts (official shop linked to rc atomic).

reflex racing may carry pn racing and atomic option parts.

shop.tinyrc.com (above) carries pn racing option parts and shortly to get rc atomic.

dnanotime · #4 12-14-2009, 12:11 AM

Thats a great looking facility you have there NanoTrax, I looked around your site and if I cannot find what I need here you look like the best place I've seen on the net.

Arch2b; so does the HT franchise have some sort of exclusive on dnano's? That seems a bit unusual, plus there is'nt a HT close to my location, I was hoping to find these without paying the outside the US shipping

. Is there anyplace that you know of besides ebay where thses can be bought used in the US? Or are thses just not popular enough for a secondary market.

arch2b · #5 12-14-2009, 09:09 AM

yes, hobby town usa has an exclusive deal with kyosho for domestic sales of the dnano, timing system, track, etc. there are a couple lengthy threads on the topic already here. this is why you will not see kyosho dnano products for sale in other shops. i believe the only one to do so has since stopped without notice and has since disappeared and liquidated their inventory on ebay.

there are many hobby towns that will sell over the phone and or email. you can find several of them, their contact info, etc. within here as well.

just keep in mind that should you have trouble with an expensive, very tiny rc car, you must weight your warranty concerns with your purchase choices. if your confident in making your own repairs it may not matter to you at all and you have plenty of options to choose from. if your not, well make sure you buy the chassis kit portion from an authorized reseller as kyosho will ask for a copy of the receipt for any repair work. if you have any questions regarding their warranty i suggest you contact them prior to your purchase. there is nothing worse than getting the answer you don't want, after you've made your purchase. this, in my opinion, only pertains to the chassis kit portion as it contains the electronics. you could extend this to the battery, charger, gyro and transmitter but i don't think anyone is going to have a warranty claim on parts and upgrades.

RealTracks · #6 12-14-2009, 10:03 AM

Arch makes a valid and very important point about the warranty issues. I would extend his statement reference warranty repairs to the KT18 controller as well. I have had dNaNo defective equipment issues on 2 occasions. Once early on with a chassis and kyosho USA immediately sent out a new diff, and more recently with a new KT18 that would not pair to any vehicles. After sending the KT18 back to Kyosho USA with the required return form, they immediately replaced it with a new one. Both circumstances required the receipt of purchase. I have ordered all of mine over the phone from different Hobby Town’s and I have found them all to be eager and helpful in making the phone sales. With such an expensive investment it is nice to have the peace of mind that your equipment will be fully supported should there be any issues.

arch2b · #7 12-14-2009, 10:21 AM

i too have had very pleasant experiences ordering from hobby town over the phone.
be sure to check around though, prices very by region. i bought from one store that was a good $30 cheaper than another.

i too have had to make use of kyosho warranty repair service before and it was a simple, easy, and quick process. i have complete confidence that should i have a problem, they will resolve it promptly. this too is why i purchase any kyosho dnano electronic gear from an authorized retailer. to me, the annoyance and price is worth the peace of mind. everything else, i buy from others online simply because i do not go to a hobby town to race yet. i do plan on supporting my local shop when practical but they are not likely to carry aftermarket upgrades.

and yes, nanotrax is probably the best looking once stop shop/facility your ever going to find for dnanos.

i will likely stick to domestic shops due to shipping costs for most items however nanotrax has exclusive items and if you want it first, he gets all the kyosho stuff sometimes a month or more before the domestic shops do. infact, he has stuff that i still do not know to be available here. the u.s. has a month or more lag in getting stuff.

arch2b · #8 12-14-2009, 10:24 AM

to add to what miles has said, there are a good number of kt-18 failures being reported in the mini-z community which is MUCH larger than that of the dnano thus a much better indicator of quality.

there are upgrade radios available for the kyosho asf 2.4ghz system from ko propo.

dnanotime · #9 12-14-2009, 06:48 PM

Thanks for al your time and info arch2b, your point about the warranty is a very good one and I had not really given that much consideration. I think that I will have to give this some more thought before I decide to jump in just yet. The home tracks I have seen on utube got me to thinking that this would be really cool.

arch2b · #10 12-14-2009, 06:54 PM

not a problem. that is what we are here for

fyi, i posted some warranty information i managed to glean from customer service over the past week. if you have any questions specifically about that, i would see that post.

MrNanoTrax · #11 12-14-2009, 08:48 PM

hmmmm... what makes you guys think if i don't support what i sell? i just had a customer return something which i replaced for him and re-shipped at no charge. i support EVERYTHING i sell and i'd appreciate those who have never bought from me or communicated with me regarding our policies refrain from giving others the impression they have to fear buying from nanotrax.

MrNanoTrax · #12 12-14-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dnanotime

Thats a great looking facility you have there NanoTrax, I looked around your site and if I cannot find what I need here you look like the best place I've seen on the net.

Arch2b; so does the HT franchise have some sort of exclusive on dnano's? That seems a bit unusual, plus there is'nt a HT close to my location, I was hoping to find these without paying the outside the US shipping

. Is there anyplace that you know of besides ebay where thses can be bought used in the US? Or are thses just not popular enough for a secondary market.

thanks for the kind words.... i'll personally check anything you order for functionality before it leaves my shop cuz i'd hate for you to get something that has a problem before opening the box (the customer i referred to had that happen which brought about the policy change). Perfex KT-18 is a buggy transmitter... i use my Sanwa M11 and if you have it or a Futaba 3PK, don't waste your time with the KT-18. get the 2.4GhZ adapter for Mini-Z and the module adapter for M11/3PK and you can rest easy knowing your transmitter isn't going to freak out on you (i've had to return 6 of them for replacements).

i'm a salesman but i'm a human and an r/c lover first. i don't insist on people buying things nor would i be happy if i sold something that a customer wasn't satisfied with. i don't know what people's thoughts are about what i do but i put 110% into it not for sales, but because i love it and i hope to share that passion and get others excited about this new scale.

arch2b · #13 12-14-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by NanoTrax

hmmmm... what makes you guys think if i don't support what i sell? i just had a customer return something which i replaced for him and re-shipped at no charge. i support EVERYTHING i sell and i'd appreciate those who have never bought from me or communicated with me regarding our policies refrain from giving others the impression they have to fear buying from nanotrax.

i have absolutely no idea where your getting that impression.

i've repeatedly gone out of my way to show what a nice place you have and educate newcommers how to navigate the warranty issue. honestly, it seems if your coming out of no where with this.

at no point have i ever giving the impression there is any fear at all in buying from your shop. infact i can honestly say that i have proven the opposite via the warranty faq i posted.

please take a minute read the information. if you are confused about it's meaning please email me.

RealTracks · #14 12-15-2009, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by NanoTrax

hmmmm... what makes you guys think if i don't support what i sell? i just had a customer return something which i replaced for him and re-shipped at no charge. i support EVERYTHING i sell and i'd appreciate those who have never bought from me or communicated with me regarding our policies refrain from giving others the impression they have to fear buying from nanotrax.

Yea, that’s right; everybody is out to get you. Don’t look now but the Black Helicopters are circling your facility. After you straighten out your panties you really need to reevaluate your post. Arch puts in a significant amount of time and effort into these forums for all of us. His posts are always fair, and focused on disseminating correct, pertinent, and useful information for the masses. As for my comments, did I offend you when I stated that kyosho USA gave me quick, professional, and excellent customer support? Did I mention or even refer to nanotrax? Oh no, the Black Helicopters are back.
Back on topic. Warranty, shipping cost, and time issues aside, I feel you should still consider buying from a authorized U.S. reseller. There is a lot of frustration out there with the lack of organized dnano tracks to race on here in the U.S.. Since we are stuck with HTUSA for now, I think the best thing we can do is support HTUSA sales. The bottom line is that the dnano track takes up valuable retail floor space and it takes significant sales to support it. If current HTUSA dnano sales grow, other stores may opt in to gain their market share of HTUSA dNaNo sales. This is the old, but valid “support your LHS” mantra. The U.S. market has always been the stepchild to Kyosho. By purchasing our kyosho equipment here in the U.S. it ensures accurate sales statistics and proper market analysis by kyosho which can only strengthen our position and ability to get product.

MrNanoTrax · #15 12-15-2009, 12:59 AM

re: realtracks
i know you've had a problem with me since i wouldn't help you and your buddies steal data for use with your asc aluminum rims project so please don't act like you're objective in this situation.

re: impressions
if every time someone asks about where to buy something, i show up and reply then someone replies.. "oooooh, beware buying from outside the usa, you'll get malfunctioning product & you won't be able to get it replaced... don't buy from them!"... even if you don't use those exact words, that's the impression you give with your statements. if you're not aware of the impression you're giving, fine... i've just explained it for ya.

re: arch
you've been very supportive and we're as cool as peas in a popsicle pod but yes, comments like "careful about your warranty" when more often than not, one doesn't have to use their warranty comes across as an attempt to warn people off buying from foreign shops, namely nanotrax. btw, i'm based in Thailand, but i'm an american