"I've was involved in buggy racing back in the days of the Turbo Burns and the first Inferno. Now I'm mainly into RC helis and airplanes, but I still bring out an RC car for some fun every now and again.
Then suddenly I won the chance to be a test monitor...
Just that day I had been to Ojima Flying Field for a meet and on my return I find a package. From KYOSHO???
I never thought I'd get the chance but now I was called up to test the new Mini-Inferno 09!
I opened the plain white box carefully. I already have the EP version Half-8 so I was expecting the small size, but with the 09 engine it seemed even smaller than the EP Half-8. The KYOSHO packaging was typically well organized and compact.
Regarding the Kit:
The chassis was pre-assembled as if by an expert. The kit even included some extra parts for setting adjustments. The only disappointment was that I had to adjust the amount of grease as there was too much. I would also like to see some aluminum wheel hubs available as an option.
Quick Assembly:
As the chassis is pre-assembled, there really isn't much left to do. I usually do an overhaul of any pre-assembled kit that I buy, but as a monitor I left this one just as I received it.
(Photo No.1 : Specification Details)
Manual adjustments
1) Too much grease was applied to the dog bones and couplings so I wiped down and applied some dry grease.
2) I'm used to flying models so I couldn't get the hang of the pistol grip transmitter. I changed to my FM receiver so I could use my stick transmitter. (Radio box is small so I had trouble finding a receiver that would fit)
3) I added a filter to the fuel line. (Small YS brand, but still quite tight).
4) Changed the bushing in the support part for the steering wiper to ball bearing (850 & 630).
5) Applied aluminum tape to insulate the body against heat from the silencer.
First Run (Break-In):
Firstly I set the needle according to the manual and started up. I thought I could run a bit leaner so I turned needle a 1/4 turn and ran one tank through. I screwed the needle in 15 degrees with each tank until the last where the needle was 3 turns and 10 degrees. Fuel used was BP (20% nitro). Starting was easy and I felt there plenty of power for someone of my level. For the break-in I kept the machine on paved surface, but the steering was quick so I am looking forward to getting off-road. You'll be totally blown away by the response of the SIRIO 09 engine, you'd never imagine this performance from previous engines of this class. (Photo No. 2 & 3: Break-In)
Next I'd like to report on its off-road performance and compare it to the EP Half-8."
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Photo No.1 : Specification Details
Photo No.2 : Break-In (1)
Photo No.3 : Break-In (2)
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