In the 2002 WRC season, Subaru achieved remarkable success, securing the Manufacturers' Championship title for the third consecutive year. The Subaru World Rally Team's efforts were particularly notable, with drivers like Petter Solberg and Tommi Mäkinen consistently delivering strong performances. Their exceptional driving skills, combined with the legendary Subaru Impreza WRC car's reliability and speed, propelled Subaru to the forefront of the rallying world during the 2002 season. Kyosho recognized the passion and admiration for this legendary rally car, inspiring them to create a 1/10 scale RC version. By meticulously reproducing the Subaru Impreza STI WRC, Kyosho allowed enthusiasts to relive the excitement of the 2002 WRC season, experiencing the same winning spirit, precision engineering, and thrilling performance in their own RC adventures.
The powertrain features a slipper clutch channeling all the electric ponies to both front and rear gear differentials. Equipped with precision ball bearings, this chassis excels in both durability and impact resistance, enabling drivers to confidently explore its limits. Brake disc wheel hubs, offering two different offsets (0mm and +5mm), provide versatility for accommodating 190mm and 200mm width body styles. Furthermore, the option to replace specific parts (available separately) allows for wheelbase adjustment up to 270mm, ensuring compatibility with a range of 1/10 scale body styles.
Note: Driving this car in public is sure to elicit enthusiastic reactions, with passersby often exclaiming, "Is that a Subuwu?"—a testament to the vehicle's unmistakable charm and undeniable attention-grabbing presence.
Features:
Officially licensed 2002 Bug Eye Subaru Impreza WRC Body
15 Spoke Bronze Rally inspired wheels
Fully assembled, painted, and ready to run
Updated to hex style hardware
Updated front bumper with skid angles
Updated PC inner body for protection against dust and debris
Updated powerful Kyosho original 550 size 14T brushed motor motor
Updated Kyosho Speed House KA060 KA060-91W water-proof brushed 60A ESC
Updated front and rear shock towers increase suspension travel
Updated shock bodies and piston with soft spring setup
Updated steering tie-rods and revised hub arms to minimize bump steer and increase performance on off-road terrain
Updated Syncro 2.4GHz KT2 31P31P+ Radio system
Front and rear light buckets for optional LED lights
Shaft driven full-time 4WD touring chassis
Equipped with 2-bevel grease-filled gear differentials on front and rear
Large-sized dog bones and cup joints provide excellent reliability and durability
Full ball bearings equipped throughout the drive system
High response KS202W waterproof steering servo
Sealed differential and transmission deliver reliable performance, even on dusty parking lot surfaces
Specifications:
Scale: 1/10
Drivetrain: 4WD Shaft driven
Length: 18.26in (464mm)
Width: 7.87in (200mm)
Height: 4.96in (126mm)
Wheelbase: 10.23in (260mm)
Approximate Weight: 58.20oz (1650g)
Tire Tread:
Front: 6.85in (174mm)
Rear: 6.57in (167mm)
Tires Width:
Front: 2.59x0.98in (66×25mm)
Rear: 2.59x0.98in (66×25mm)
Gear Ratio: 6.54:1
Motor: G14L
Includes:
(1) EP Fazer Mk2 FZ02 1/10 2002 Subaru Impreza WRC
(1) Syncro KT-231P+ transmitter and receiver
(1) Hexagonal wrench
(1) Spanner
Needed to Complete:
(1) 2S (7.4V) LiPo Battery with T-Style connector
(1) Compatible Charger
(4) (AA) Batteries
This product was added to our catalog on December 27, 2023
Jonathan Ng
Verified Owner
Sunday, Jan 28 2024 (10 months ago)
Kyosho Fazer Mk2 FZ02-R 2002 Subaru Impreza STI WRC 1/10 Electric RTR
I tend to go after regular build it yourself kits, but could not find anything w/ a rally type build that fit my requirements. This kit ended up being pretty good. The car is well put together and is quite fun even with the stock motor and a 2S battery. Can absolutely drive it anywhere and not be worried about bumps, rocks, or anything you could imagine. Does surprisingly well over jumps as well. I wish there was a slipper clutch as it really does need to stay on throttle to land flatter. The soft suspension really makes the body roll, dive and squat look even more realistic. It's a hoot just to see how much it squirms around. If you want to really seal off the interior get yourself some velcro and seal up the edges against the chassis, really goes a long way to helping to keep the dirt out from the electronics.
The body isn't cut perfectly, so pull out your body scissors and clean up the fenders to ensure clearance. I also raised the body up on the posts to give greater clearance. I did notice that the eye bushings on the left knuckle are already showing quite a bit of slop, that will need to be upgraded.
Unlike the previous review I did receive the shorter bolts when using the 0 offset rotors to set the width to 190mm.
Nick Castricone
Verified Owner
Tuesday, Jan 2 2024 (11 months ago)
Kyosho Fazer Mk2 FZ02-R 2002 Subaru Impreza STI WRC 1/10 Electric RTR
This is my first Kyosho. I was eyeing their rally conversion for the regular Fazer but when this came out I knew I had to have it. First of all opening the box you’re greeted to a truly amazing replica of the 2002 WRC Subaru WRX body driven by Tommi Mäkinen, the details are simply amazing, and they even sell a light kit for it which I may have to get…light buckets already installed of course.
When it came to driving, I wasn’t sure what to expect, being a standard touring car with longer travel. I was really blown away. This car handles exactly how you’d want a scale rally car to. It slides around on the stock tires, letting you power slide with ease. The shocks are tuned great out of the box, letting the chassis roll side to side in a realistic fashion, yet still be planted and give you confidence in the corners. I know the drivetrain is bulletproof from reviews of the other fazer models, but I’m not sure id want to go brushless here. It drives very scale as is, the 550 brushed power plant has plenty of low end torque to get around corners and through dirt and even low grass. I was suprised by the ground clearance too, and you can adjust it for even more, by simply changing where the shocks mount.
Overall I am super impressed and happy with my first Kyosho kit. It’s built very well, has tight tolerances. The controller feels great in the hand and has many adjustments, it’s a wonderful car.
The one thing to note, the kit comes with 0mm offset wheel adapters as an option. However it does not come with shorter screws. If you want to run a narrower width I’d suggest grabbing some 4x12 or 4x16mm screws to use with the 0mm offset hexes (provided), the screws they use with the box setup with 5mm offset (for 200mm bodies) are too long and will bind into the drive axle if tightened all the way. A very small issue but wanted to mention.
Stop reading this and order it already!
RC Muddler
Verified Owner
Tuesday, Oct 15 2024 (7 weeks ago)
Kyosho Fazer Mk2 FZ02-R 2002 Subaru Impreza STI WRC 1/10 Electric RTR
Fantastic body, typical Kyosho quality. It is about time Kyosho released a true rally car chassis with more ground clearance, I don't understand why so few manufacturers have rally cars. I like the dust cover, but I have ordered some Velcro strips to help hold the cover to the chassis, preventing dirt from getting in. Other than that it is a typical Kyosho Fazer, of which I have five models.
Gregory Ayers
Verified Owner
Monday, Jan 29 2024 (10 months ago)
Kyosho Fazer Mk2 FZ02-R 2002 Subaru Impreza STI WRC 1/10 Electric RTR
Great car haven't had a chance to try it outside yet but in the house I love it
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