Tomy Bit Char-G Tiny R/C NSX-R

[lemansnsx]

Tomy are releasing the NSX-R in their Bit Char-G radio control series. No pictures available yet. For those who have never heard of them Bit Char-G cars are tiny radio control cars that use the vibrator motor from cell phones and receive their power by being held against contacts on the transmitter for 45 seconds which gives a couple of minutes of running time. Julie the famous gadget gal has a review of them on her site. You can pre-order the model here.
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Andrew Henderson
The NSX Model List Page

"We have long acknowledged that enthusiasm for things automotive is a sure
sign of emotional instability if not outright dementia" - Brock Yates

 

[Lud]

Wow, that is pretty clever! I haven't seen those before.

 

[FuryNSX]

lemansnsx,

Glad you pointed that out. I was getting ready to order a grip load of Bit Char-G cars, bodies, tires, gears, etc. just last month for myself and some co-workers, but pretty much on the day I was going to place my order, HLJ redid the page to show virtually every car was unavailable. Looks like they can get their hands on more again.

BTW, if anyone cares to know about HLJ.com, I do like ordering from them. It was a (minor) hassle to get payment info to them first, mostly for security reasons to protect the buyer, but now that I have all my info out of the way, it's real easy to order stuff from them that is either too difficult or too expensive to get in the States.

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1995 NSX-T
1999 3.2TL
2001 Odyssey
1992 SC400

 

[FuryNSX]

And like lemansnsx said, I too have no connection to the vendor, yada, yada, yada.....You get the picture.

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1995 NSX-T
1999 3.2TL
2001 Odyssey
1992 SC400

 

[lemansnsx]

Originally posted by Lud:
Wow, that is pretty clever! I haven't seen those before.

If you like the Char-G cars do a search on hlj.com for Digi-Q. Even smaller and supposed to be faster but no NSX

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Andrew Henderson
The NSX Model List Page

"We have long acknowledged that enthusiasm for things automotive is a sure
sign of emotional instability if not outright dementia" - Brock Yates

 

[ak]

I got one while I was in japan but it's an s2000 instead of NSX...damn! It's a fun little thing though!

 

[EK]

Looks like a ChoroQ NSX will kinda fit on a DigiQ. Check out the last section of http://www.geocities.co.jp/Playtown-Bingo/9499/page003.html

 

[lemansnsx]

Originally posted by EK:
Looks like a ChoroQ NSX will kinda fit on a DigiQ. Check out the last section of http://www.geocities.co.jp/Playtown-Bingo/9499/page003.html

Well, they are from the same company, after all. If you search there are lots of Japanese web sites with custom-bodied slot cars and so on. I'll wait and see if Takara release some NSX digi-Qs before sacrificing any of my choro-Qs.

For those who want to go ahead, here is the English version of the page referenced by EK: http://www.geocities.co.jp/Playtown-Bingo/9499/page031.html


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Andrew Henderson
The NSX Model List Page

"We have long acknowledged that enthusiasm for things automotive is a sure
sign of emotional instability if not outright dementia" - Brock Yates

 

[lemansnsx]

Originally posted by lemansnsx:
If you like the Char-G cars do a search on hlj.com for Digi-Q. Even smaller and supposed to be faster but no NSX

Forgot a couple (way off topic...) if you like real high-tech toys do a search on hlj.com for "desk runner", "revolutor", and "aquaroid".


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Andrew Henderson
The NSX Model List Page

"We have long acknowledged that enthusiasm for things automotive is a sure
sign of emotional instability if not outright dementia" - Brock Yates

 

[lemansnsx]

HobbyLink Japan have the NSX-R in stock now.

They have also turned up on Ebay.

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Andrew Henderson
The NSX Model List Page

"We have long acknowledged that enthusiasm for things automotive is a sure
sign of emotional instability if not outright dementia" - Brock Yates

 

[Teej]

I pre-ordered mine 2wks ago from hlj.com but I think I will cancel and get it through toyeast.

 

[ElegantTL-S]

Oh I MUST HAVE THAT ONE! I have the Initial D set.....but I've been waiting for the NSX one. BTW......eBay has three right now...going for $30

 

[NSX01]

Anyone here know where can I find the nsx body for my little RC. I have 2 Mercedes and 1 S2000 and looking for the nsx body so I can do the interchangeable body. Thanks

 

[lemansnsx]

Originally posted by Teej:
I pre-ordered mine 2wks ago from hlj.com but I think I will cancel and get it through toyeast.

Toyeast still don't show it as being in stock... and HLJ will show it on backorder if you place an order with them.

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Andrew Henderson
The NSX Model List Page

"We have long acknowledged that enthusiasm for things automotive is a sure
sign of emotional instability if not outright dementia" - Brock Yates

[This message has been edited by lemansnsx (edited 29 May 2002).]

 

[Ben]

I'm told that they will arrive at the local Hobby Shop this Friday, although at US$40, they won't be cheap.

-Ben

 

[akira3d]

Digi-Q. Even smaller and supposed to be faster but no NSX

My coworker has a Digi-Q Skyline GT-R. The thing is damn hard to control because it's crazy fast. Very cool...but, as you said, they don't make an NSX.

Another coworker has a couple of the Bit Char-G Mario Kart ones...much much slower even after upgrading the motors. There's no comparison in my book...the Digi-Q's rule.

And I have no affiliations with any of these manufacturers either

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--akira3D
'00 Acura NSX-T (red/black), '97 Honda Civic HX (black), '01 Lexus IS300 (black/black)
"Reality is better than the dream..."

akira3d.com/nsx

 

[akira3d]

Okay, a bunch of my coworkers surprised me today by getting me this Bit Char G NSX-R for my birthday.

This thing is pretty dang cool. They also got me 2.6 motor upgrade which gives the NSX-R a good balance of control vs. speed. It is still not as fast my coworker's Digi-Q car, but it comes close.

Another thing about the Digi-Q cars are that they have analog steering whereas the Bit Char G ones are digital.

Still, there's something very cool about having a tiny car that is remote controllable. Too bad it isn't a classic NSX body (or one of the JGTC ones).

I can't wait to see what my cats think of it when I bring it home tonight.

 

[Veleno]

I saw these cars while I was in Japan, going for something like $25 US, I guess I'll pick some up on my way back home

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Richard
NSXTASY

 

[FuryNSX]

Originally posted by Veleno:
I saw these cars while I was in Japan, going for something like $25 US, I guess I'll pick some up on my way back home

Richard,

Don't forget. I need a Mugen grill for my 3.2TL.

When you goin' back?



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1995 NSX-T
1999 3.2TL
2001 Odyssey
1992 SC400

 

[Veleno]

Don't worry, I didn't forget about your grill. I'm still waiting for the picture of it that you were suppose to email me

I'll be going back late next month.

See you at the get together this Sunday if you're there.


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Richard
NSXTASY

 

[Ben]

Saw these when I was in Japan last month also, but didn't see the NSX. I'm told the NSX is the latest one that is hot off the presses.

-Ben

Originally posted by Veleno:
I saw these cars while I was in Japan, going for something like $25 US, I guess I'll pick some up on my way back home

 

[Ben]

Picked mine up today! Fun little toy. I also have an S2000 Bit Char-G, and I don't know why, but it comes with the faster motor, while the NSX comes with the slower one. Good news is that they sell motors separately, for those that want to modify theirs!

-Ben

Originally posted by Ben:
I'm told that they will arrive at the local Hobby Shop this Friday, although at US$40, they won't be cheap.

-Ben

 

[akira3d]

Here's a video clip of me introducing the Bit Char G NSX-R to my cats, but I should add this warning: Cat fur and tiny remote control cars don't mix!

Windows WMV format clip (1.185MB)