Reviewing the 2020 Mercedes AMG GT3 Kyosho Fazer Mk2 (& 3S conversion)

[@deejay6257]

THE MERCEDES WAS READY TO FLY WITH THAT BRUSHLESS SET UP. 🔥🔥🔥

[@soldostrich8641]

The noise was not a rock, it was the driveshaft

[@nsbob70]

I think you've sold me. I wanted one, the roller, to put my own guts in, and I wanted 3S power, so you answered all my questions. Still room for more top end with the brushless system as well VIA a gearing changeup.

[@whitsrcleftovers2707]

3800kv... LOVE IT!!! Have that in my 2wd slash, can't imagine in that thing. Haha. That's sweet. Well done!

[@bryansmith7360]

My Fazers are my favorite cars. I bought them as the chassis kits and the first one I put a Spektrum 3300/85Amp combo in and i run it on 3s. I got a fan on it and it stays coolish. It is fast. We bash/race them around behind work in the lot. The surface is not exactly clean, smooth, or even consistent. Hard slicks (been using the Rush 36) are a must. The stock tires didn't last two packs. I have added sway bars and the aluminum steering. The sway bars made a huge difference. I go through more bodies than tires now. I also have two running HW Just Stock combos, one 13.5 and one 17.5. They are both 2s but the 13.5 is a little beast. They will all swing around a corner and then burn straight off very controllably (3s is more of a suggestion than control). These are tough cars too. I've hit cars, pallets, curbs, rocks, pebbles,,,, I do have the cups pop of the balls when the steering takes a hit sometimes. Seriously, I have cartwheeled, rolled, slammed, slid. It drove itself into a pallet once and got wedged in. Body mounts were bent and the body got a sunroof, but after digging it out, kept bashing. I got a tt02r, and it doesn't handle nearly as nice, and cost more.

[@logancosandier3958]

It hurts that he said it was a sedan. Besides the mistake, still a cool video

[@goldenmanuever1176]

Agree. I saw the real once race and it surely isn’t a sedan.

[@tsaurus5051]

Same I was just like 🤦‍♂️

[@afrog2666]

Sedan type body in the RC world so tecnically the use can be correct ;)

[@logancosandier3958]

@@afrog2666 *can*

[@brandonr2188]

man.. every time he said that i was like "NOOO ITS NOT A SEDAN!!!"

[@shadow7037932]

If they sold this with a Porsche 911 RSR body, I'd buy it instantly. The AMG body looks great though.

[@gaffle-411]

I agree about the 911. I disagree about the AMG.

[@gunsandcommissions]

Sedan is a class of rc car y’all. He’s referring to that (most likely) rather than calling the amg GT a sedan

[@afrog2666]

Thank you, lol, it is indeed a sedan type body :)

[@gillian9178]

By the way check out OMG RC, he has just fitted a 550 - 4400 kv brushless motor & 80a esc & 3s into the Kyosho AMG GT3 & got 60 mph.

[@rcalltypes8230]

Castle MMP & 1406 5700kv motor on 3s 5300mah lipo?

[@gillian9178]

@@rcalltypes8230 I believe it was a Redcat 3655 - 4400kv motor with Hobbywing 80a esc with Venom 3s 50c lipo.

[@rcalltypes8230]

@@gillian9178 Sorry, I wasn’t clear. I was wondering if they would or have tried that combo. Cheers

[@davidmorgan8442]

Ive got one with a 4600 kv 1406 castle motor with 31 tooth and it probably runs 38 40 on 2s maybe slowr

[@jerryvolpini7987]

No doubt, brushless is definitely the way to go! 👍 Great looking ride, nailed it, even how the wing is mounted!

[@rodolfofigueira]

Great review. Nice RC car... Brushless system! ❤️

[@proz71ful19]

Kicks my OCD off knowing the front badge is crooked! 1:46

[@Ollyburl1ngo]

Don't worry, man. I noticed too 😬

[@potatomanswag3943]

Ok and?

[@dc9808]

I have the brushless version of the Camaro and it flies!

[@rcaction8030]

Great video as always. Thanks guys

[@GXS_lxo]

great video, well done!!

[@keepingitonehundred]

Can't wait to get this one! 3s Can run on the Stock 14t brushed motor and Esc = You will get at least 36mph. I have NOT seen one fail yet running stock motor and esc running 3s. You will need the aluminum driveshaft ($8-10) upgrade if you go brushless, the stock plastic driveshaft will rattle loudly.

[@molonlabe3083]

This is not true. I have the El Camino and ran 2 roughly 300yrd passes and my motor was smoking. Luckily I did not completely fry the motor. I'm going to try gearing it down to see if I can get it to run a full 3s pack without any temp issues. The esc was almost cool to the touch so I know the esc will take 3s all day.

[@RahkiemxD]

@@molonlabe3083 late response, but I didn’t know it couldn’t do 3s and ripped it for an hour with multiple batteries 😰😂

[@rc412scaler]

10:30 That sound is the plastic driveshaft warping andnmaking contact with the chassis. Kyosho makes an aluminum driveshaft to fix that

[@philliplyn2692]

Loving this one thanks for sharing lol the closest to the real thing putting my order now 🙏🙏🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💪💪💪

[@mikeymike3240]

Hi Brett, that’s a beautiful looking body, exactly like the 1/1 real car. Those Kyosho MK2 kits are awesome, great chassis with amazing bodies. Great video Brett. 😎👍👍👍🇬🇧

[@collins-t7w]

exept the badge is wonky

[@rcalltypes8230]

Looks good, but the Kyosho Fazer chassis, needs the Alloy Center Shaft for brushless power. Edit: The standard plastic center shaft doesn’t hold up for long, unfortunately. Like the Tamiya TT01 & TT02 chassis, same problem.

[@MrTmiket0007]

Awesome video like always, keep up with the awesome content 😎💯👍

[@edwincordero8]

Excellent review and demo.

[@rdk_metalmelter1250]

I hope those tires last longer than the '69 Camaro's tires. I run mine on asphalt, and the original tires lasted for only two 2s lipo batteries. The Protoform VTA Trans Am tires and wheels are the way to go for asphalt. I also run a 3s lipo on the brushed motor. You have to be careful you don't overheat it on 3s, so I hooked up an auxiliary motor fan. I also installed the aluminum driveshaft and steel driveshaft end cups. Another good upgrade for this chassis is the carbon fiber bumper support. Next upgrade is a brushless conversion.

[@JustinDDavis]

In your opinion, the Protoform tires are better? I always just tear up cheap Amazon specials, same, get 2-3 batteries out of a set and done. Might have to try the Protoform VTA tires.

[@rdk_metalmelter1250]

@@JustinDDavis Yes, the Protoform tires have a harder rubber compound, and do much better on asphalt or concrete. Also, any tires you run on the Fazer Mk 2 chassis should be rotated, as the rears wear quicker.

[@JustinDDavis]

@@rdk_metalmelter1250 thanks..going to try a set.

[@macmccartney5760]

It's to bad they didn't use a plastic grill. That would set it over the the top. Ther bodies are amazing, as well as rear defuser

[@JoeOvercoat]

1:50 You know it’s not a real Mercedes because the symbol is crooked! Dig it tho.

[@lrayray7200]

Lol

[@miatus_1414]

10:30 thats prob the centerdrive shaft as it is uneven and unstable I have a brushless swapped fazer

[@chrischupp9760]

Looks awesome. I’ll take the Castle powered one.

[@BlvlWmpower]

Love Kyosho. Japan always make fire RC's.

[@sindbadsailor7868]

I love kyosho, but the parts are not available in my country

[@allyoucando8486]

if i have that Amg yes i will put brushless but run on 4s, use JB to lock the diff, change the servo, better oil for the shock and a change of tires a good set of Duratrax will do the job, if you think im out of my mind yes im out of my mind

[@88davidw]

Brett is the best! 😊😊😊

[@NeoIsrafil]

Yah, brushed are crap compared to brushless. Its just old tech. I remember when I got my first modified 17 turn brushed motor and I thought that was fast...brushless blows all that out the water.

[@ConnerV]

Very cool video👍🏼

[@williemonteiro]

I have have one on preorder but I still think the new roller kit for $135.00 is a way better deal. You can install your own electronics and install this body later whenever becomes available.

[@cl-audio322]

Definitely at the very least add the upgraded HD driveshaft if you go brushless 3S. Note, Amain seems to only sell the driveshaft for the fz02L (long) chassis part KYOFAW210 and mistakenly shows it as the part needed for these. These one's need the FAW209 part for the FZ02 body.

[@AMain_Hobbies]

You're the man! We've got the FAW209 on order and added notes to the product pages. Thanks for the correction on those parts. If you ever notice any other mistakes, let me know. -Brett

[@cl-audio322]

@@AMain_Hobbies Awesome, posted that not thinking Amain would actually read it or take action! Right on, thanks for that. It's been driving me crazy when looking for that part for my Kyosho Fazer MK2 Alpine GT4. Can't wait to order one up!!!

[@RanjithKumar-pn6yl]

How to use that car and how to put battery in car pls pls pls do video😥😥😥😷

[@drinkwater1915]

I fit a castle 4600 kv motor and mamba x esc in mine. Might be a little too much. Even with a metal drive shaft in it the drive shaft wobbles like crazy. Mostly run it 2s to be safe now. I did have a drive shaft bend on 3s and the esc caught on fire. Kind of scary.

[@AMain_Hobbies]

I want to R/C with you! Bending driveshafts... catching ESC's on fire... let's do this. -Brett

[@braddunn8767]

Just built one, castle 3800 went 59 on 35t. Castle 5700 went 80

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Wow, Congrats. That's the fastest we've heard. Same 35T gearing for the 80MPH? -Brett

[@amazementyt]

I run a 3s battery on mine it runs fine

[@sophie28ize]

AWESOME!!!

[@jeffreybarton3014]

Big tires and a lift kit and I'd have a mad Marcedes

[@RC4X4]

This is a beautiful car. Just a few upgrades and a brushless systm this would be nice at 35-38 mph.

[@gillian9178]

This is a great car, cant wait to get mine. When you go brushless you deff need to change out the plastic center shaft to the HD aluminium upgrade shaft. At higher rpm even if you do some speed runs with the stock brushed motor on 3s the plastic center shaft whips like crazy with a loud sound. A more powerfull brushless system on 3s is even worse with the stock plastic shaft.

[@skeezixmccat]

I found this out on my I think vaterra replica Chevy truck. I also broke one of the wheel driveshaft things 😅 so I'm just putting the castle system in it into the Fazer mk2 kit I bought but haven't gotten a receiver for yet. Apparently the kit comes with the aluminum driveshaft by default because that was another reason I wanted to change the chassis

[@elbaby3]

Bro Where can i buy that metal aluminum shaft ?

[@gillian9178]

@@elbaby3 Part number for the HD aluminum center shaft FAW209, buy from hobby stores that sell Kyosho. You can also find them on Ebay sometimes.

[@bop3752]

I got an onyx ESC and 4000kv motor combo, way too powerful to control on a 3s and have yet to do a proper speed test

[@allimikej]

Does this conversion work with the standard supplied transmitter ?

[@claytondunlop248]

I got my silver chevelle today video soon...what metal upgrades can u get for it if ne at all

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Looks like there are some aluminum hubs for the front and rear, and also the aluminum driveshaft: www.amainhobbies.com/kyosho-fazer-parts/c15466 -Brett

[@claytondunlop248]

@@AMain_Hobbies awesome ty

[@whitsrcleftovers2707]

And those darn curbs always jump out on me.

[@longthanly7061]

Nice RC car 👍 I wish I could have one 👍

[@ronaldvann7776]

Very nice

[@jj78rcclub]

Are y'all going to get the nitro version?

[@sxixlxnx]

Is this chassis better than the tt02 and rs4?

[@amacrc3773]

I preordered mine and am wondering what 2s battery to get should I get a 50c or a 50-100c burst.. any suggestions?

[@Harvz78]

Where's the nitro?

[@fc3sboy1]

Brett it's EMBlem not elboum lol must be a Cali thing

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Sorry. Sometimes I mispronounce my own name. -Brett

[@bigbuckoramma]

@@AMain_Hobbies sure thing, Burt.

[@royarsey5429]

it is also available in NITRO don't they? 8th scale nitro..

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Yes it is Roy: www.amainhobbies.com/kyosho-inferno-gt2-race-spec-2020-mercedes-amg-orange-kyo33019/p-qqqcqatqybzwqctz -Brett

[@johntu7484]

what do you do with the old powertrain motor?

[@NickBuenoo]

Can you get this car back in stock for Christmas??

[@AMain_Hobbies]

We're trying! -Brett

[@JonJonsOutdoors]

Wow!!! 49mph!!

[@arnoldbliss6238]

Nice!

[@claytondunlop248]

Hey I got a problem with the car I uploaded a video of it to c if I can help to c how I can fix this i didn't even go fast with it cuz something was wrong

[@AMain_Hobbies]

It looks like the screw that holds the steering post in place has fallen out. It should screw in from the bottom of the chassis, it may have backed out and fallen out. -Brett

[@claytondunlop248]

@@AMain_Hobbies naw dont screw into the bottom on my car

[@AMain_Hobbies]

@@claytondunlop248 Hmm, well however it attaches to the chassis seems to be disconnected, or broken. This is a Fazer Mk2 chassis right? -Brett

[@claytondunlop248]

@@AMain_Hobbies yes it is n i got it fixed....it has 2 holes on it one top one buttom n locks it in

[@ajojoseph6052]

Is this designed to go around an onroad track or just up and down. I am looking at an affordable electric to go around a track. What does Fazer have for competition from tamiya ?

[@AMain_Hobbies]

It could become a racer with upgrades, but it's not really intended for competition. If you are serious about racing, you may want to look at a competition based touring car. -Brett

[@sampedregon1388]

Brett, you're the only person in the Milky Way Galaxy that calls NiMH batteries "Nim". How about saying "nickel metal" instead? :) Enjoyed the video.

[@AMain_Hobbies]

There are a lot of other galaxies out there. -Brett

[@leetjohnson]

That's not true, I call em nimhs all the time.

[@Boosted_Tractor]

Elblum?

[@bigbuckoramma]

Every time he said that, I cringed. Emblem isn't a hard word. "Elblum" SMDH...

[@JonJonsOutdoors]

I so enjoy your videos and reviews! Would love to hear how you got into the hobby, do you own Amain? Maybe there’s a back story video? I appreciate the connection of knowing your story and watching some of the best reviews on KZbin bar none!!

[@AMain_Hobbies]

No videos on that but that might be a good one down the road. Thanks for all good vibes! And i'm happy you enjoy the videos. -Brett

[@iceberg_4o487]

@@AMain_Hobbies Brett are you the owner... you neither confirmed nor denied it... also I think I might get this car instead of the losi 22s sct and do the same upgrade

[@Timbobjr]

@@iceberg_4o487 The CEO of Amain Hobbies is Kendall Bennett. Brett is just an employee

[@TheRealStoner420]

I’m doing the same thing to my redcat lighting 🥴🥴

[@ankkhangnguyen8030]

Do i need a esc or can i skip ecs and buy a castle bl motor

[@AMain_Hobbies]

The included ESC is 2S LiPo use only. You can use any type of motor you want, but only on 2S. If you want to use 3S, you will need to change the ESC. -Brett

[@goodstuff8257]

I can't keep tires on the car with original equipment

[@cyrusshellard3905]

26mph is so slow for how much this costs. I'd want atleast 55mph out of it

[@ChrisPBacon-qi4tv]

Sedan???????

[@Texasbroski512]

Sedan?

[@mauriceravel6171]

Is it easy to find spare parts?

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Hey Maurice. We shock all the Fazer Mk2 parts at our shop, www.AMainHobbies.com Here is our parts category for the Mk2: www.amainhobbies.com/kyosho-fazer-parts/c15466 -Brett

[@mauriceravel6171]

Thank you

[@Harvz78]

Is there a nitro version?

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Not of this particular car but there are some nitro versions available: www.amainhobbies.com/kyosho-fw06-gp-audi-r8-lms-2015-readyset-1-10-nitro-touring-car-kyo33210/p945470 -Brett

[@thatonenerd5318]

Nice

[@jjdogz25]

Where can I get that in a clear body

[@AMain_Hobbies]

We have it at our shop. Keep an eye on this page: www.amainhobbies.com/kyosho-2020-mercedes-amg-gt3-non-decoration-body-set-kyo39218/p-qqqcqqwapcqcqctz?r=0 The body is on order and should arrive shortly. -Brett

[@jjdogz25]

@@AMain_Hobbies wow thank u I’ll definitely keep a eye on it

[@viper-qi1po]

Dude. My tamiya subaru brat with a 27t silver can on nimh does 20 mph lol. Thats on a 35 year old chassis lol

[@claytondunlop248]

N what light kit can I get for it that flashes n stuff n thats for the kyosho chevelle

[@AMain_Hobbies]

These Yeah Racing 5mm LED's are great options and available in different colors: www.amainhobbies.com/search?s=5mm+light+kit You still need a LED controller box though and there are a few options, listed in the product page of the LED's. Let me know if you need more help. -Brett

[@claytondunlop248]

@@AMain_Hobbies im looking for a complete light kit

[@AMain_Hobbies]

@@claytondunlop248 Check out these two kits: www.amainhobbies.com/yeah-racing-ultra-bright-led-light-kit-w-light-holders-yea-lk-0001wt/p632382 www.amainhobbies.com/yeah-racing-dark-drifter-6slot-led-light-kit-w-lights-yea-lk-0002/p632383 -Brett

[@raffaeleorlando7615]

Hi. what wheelbase has the car?

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Wheelbase is 260mm. Here are the other specs: Length: 375mm Width: 200mm/190mm Ground clearance: 8mm (approx.) Wheelbase: 260mm Tread (190mm): F:164mm/R:164mm Tread (200mm): F:174mm/R:174mm Tires: F:66mm x 25mm/R:66mm x 25mm Gear Ratio: 6.54:1 Total weight: Approx. 1490g (with 7.4V / 4000 LiPo) -Brett

[@jungyul2005]

Kyosho bodies are as good as Tamiya 👍

[@JerryYeo]

but the canards become stickers

[@chalookinatmeefo4047]

My mk2 Fazer hellcat is up to 108mph

[@davidcortez8496]

can I get the body by its self

[@AMain_Hobbies]

It's not available yet, but I think Kyosho will release the body. -Brett

[@infomutt2339]

Great review can y'all do the same to the traxxas Rustler 2wd

[@DavidFernandez-sc5ws]

Really bothers me. It’s a coupe. Not a sedan.

[@ELValenin]

$230 and it's brushed? What?

[@hpiedsavageed7608]

Obviously it looks like a dodge viper. Missed that car tho. :'(

[@InTheZone85]

a couple of weeks ago I found a brand new HPI Viper GTS (gen 2) body on ebay, snatched it up. Would be nice if there was anyone that made a gen v ACR body.

[@rcpete7055]

Do you mean Emblem? not Elblum🤣😂

[@billboyer1025]

I was looking for this comment!

[@garykoliopoulos2110]

I’m doing a 3s install on this vehicle, I’m using a spectrum 3s motor, what pinion can work for this, the stock pinion has a.small motor shaft diameter, and the 3s arrma motor has a much larger motor shaft diameter, any ideas?

[@AMain_Hobbies]

The vehicle uses 48P pinion gears but 48P pinion gears are available with both big hole (5mm) and small hole (3.17mm). So i'm thinking with your new motor you need a 48P pinion gear with 5mm bore; check out these Robinson Racing pinions: www.amainhobbies.com/robinson-racing-48p-machined-pinion-gear-5mm-bore-29t-rrp2029/p-qeaxq2yqgzzxactz?v=218925 -Brett

[@paintballguru13]

What pitch gears and plastic diffs?

[@AMain_Hobbies]

The spur/pinion is 48P. For diffs, cup is plastic and all gears are metal. -Brett

[@BadEnglishDan]

Brett "...and maybe, maybe we will go full speed" Amain hobbies parking lot curb "Please dont"

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Exactly -Brett

[@matthewjames2649]

Yay!!! more sun simulator headlights.... awesome ppptttpppptttt... My eyes.. you know that song.. I wear my sun glasses at so I can .. yeah .. hi.. that's me.. my eyes are quite sensitive and I'm quite sensitive about lol!!

[@jdmikeg4]

It should be $150-$165

[@TheRealStoner420]

Yea the redcat come with aluminum center drive shaft and the ones on the wheels. Bearings all around.

[@lisocampos8080]

That is not a sedan. Its a coupe! Im embarrassed to post this comment.

[@rcjoe406]

Kyosho same chassis different body company lol

[@jschackmann2]

That’s not a sedan, that’s a coupe

[@logancosandier3958]

I noticed that too

[@sacrificialrubber779]

Emblem....it’s emblem not elblem!🤣🤣 A kyosho I actually want

[@derwoodsdiy7710]

Was you saying elblem or emblem? Lol Don’t wanna be a Karen here. Jk Sweet lookin car no doubt!

[@sbron99]

I thought he said album lol

[@gaffle-411]

I like the Fazer MK2’s but this Mercedes AMG is UgLy! 👀 Looks like the house in “The Little Old Lady Who Lived in a Shoe”. 🤣

[@vinniedurrant]

the nitro version is faster out the box.

[@RC-ty5ym]

Brett, since I'm a German, I'd have to punish you for the way you pronounced Mercedes. ;-)

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Ha! Ok. You're probably right, I pronounce many words funny. -Brett

[@RC-ty5ym]

@@AMain_Hobbies That's OK, as long as you pronounce BMW correct. 😉

[@keironfellows4739]

Love the car-but this guy’s voice makes me wanna suffocate myself

[@leetjohnson]

Please do.