I don't think its cost or any of that. Kyosho has had a huge supply problem for at least the last 10 years. And they don't seem to care to keep the non racing stuff in stock. It seems they have the mentality that they'll get more inventory out when they can get to it. That's kept a lot of people...
It amazes me the Kyosho non-racing stuff doesn't get a little more love from the aftermarket suppliers. But at least it sounds like yours is holding up well. I think Kyosho have always done a good job at designing their RC's to hold up given their intended uses and stock configurations. My...