MX-4 FOREVER - A Very Special 4WD Buggy Designed and Built by Masaaki Hirosaka and Masami Hirosaka.

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  • Опубликовано: 22 дек 2024

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  • @MasamiChannel
    @MasamiChannel 2 месяца назад +9

    Thank you for your posting.

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад +4

      My sincere thanks to both you and Masaaki San for producing such a wonderful RC. ☺️

  • @RCShiney
    @RCShiney 2 месяца назад +2

    It seems like such a shame that these cars that they worked so hard to produce will most likely never see the track, but if I had one, I don't think I could run it either. It's a work of art. It's special that your son got you this and seems fitting given that it was a father and son that made it. Congratulations David and thanks for sharing this wonderful video.

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад +2

      I totally agree. These, indeed any RC was made to be driven. I try to drive everything I own, so I can honestly say I only have three shelf queens - cars that were built and never driven. Everything else gets used, though as my collection has grown the frequency of use has declined.
      This MX-4 is very special for so many reasons, so I don't think I could ever bring myself to run it.
      But never say never...

  • @florabee9283
    @florabee9283 2 месяца назад +13

    I never thought I’d ask you not to run a car, but I am for this one!

    • @16-BITFPV
      @16-BITFPV 2 месяца назад +1

      You wouldn't like me that's for sure LMAO I run everything, I even take new/old toys out of the package.

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you! ☺️

  • @MrSneakyGunz
    @MrSneakyGunz Месяц назад

    ❤ You have a very special son. ❤
    What an amazing gift...
    I certainly couldn't run that kit.

  • @wadeskelton7585
    @wadeskelton7585 2 месяца назад +2

    It’s clear just how much you appreciate this car David and for that you deserve to be one of the lucky few - your love for the hobby comes through in every video you make brother congrats and thanks you 👍

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад

      Thank you for the kind words and for taking the time to watch and comment. I am very fortunate to have gotten one. The RC hobby has been a life-long passion of mine and I'm lucky to have such an understanding family! 😊

  • @AddamsPlayground
    @AddamsPlayground 2 месяца назад +2

    Well your son just won the son of the year award for sure! LOL! What an incredible piece of RC history and I could never take it out and run it around. If it were a a Tamiya or Kyosho "limited edition" car then sure. It would be limited to thousands to tens of thousands of them. This one is exceptionally rare, hand built by the master himself and only 100 ever to be made. I would end up storing it in a safe!!! Of course it is yours so by all means, it is yours to do whatever with it. I am sure no matter what it is not going to be a decision made right away and just a thing of beauty to look at over and over again!

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Addam, sorry for the delay in replying. I somehow missed your comment. 😅 I always try to run everything I build, even if it just lightly or once. But this is too special (for many reasons) to run. Perhaps in the future I may change my mind (never say never). But for now, I'm content to just admire it on the shelf...Well, at the moment it's back in the box. 😁

    • @AddamsPlayground
      @AddamsPlayground 2 месяца назад

      @@KaiCityRC I 100% understand! Definitely a very special one indeed!!

  • @claytonfarlow76
    @claytonfarlow76 2 месяца назад

    What a fantastic video, you really did the car justice. Anyone can see how much the car means to you from your expression and how you talk about it!
    You also must have been one of the first to receive their cars, so to get a video out so quickly is a real treat, thank you.
    Difficult to know what to do with the car regarding driving it or not. Perhaps the answer is to have 2 cars!

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад

      Thank you for taking the time to comment. ☺️ Being in Japan, relatively close to where they were built, meant I received mine quite quickly. Fortunately it arrived on a Saturday, so I had the time to record, edit and upload the video on the same day. Several other Japanese buyers have received theirs too. Some of whom have installed electronics and are preparing to run them!
      Funny you should mention having two. Even if I could afford it, I don't think I could buy two. Personally, it wouldn't feel right to take two of such a limited number and deprive another fan of the pleasure of owning one...

    • @claytonfarlow76
      @claytonfarlow76 2 месяца назад

      That’s a very valid point regarding having two cars. I can’t imagine it would’ve been that easy to get two anyway, even if you had the means to do so.
      I keep searching for ‘MX-4 Forever’ on RUclips looking for new videos now they’re out in the wild. There is now a short video going around of someone driving one.

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад

      @@claytonfarlow76 One Japanese owner, "mrc matrix racing club" on Instagram has just completed a shakedown run. There's a short video on their feed.👍

  • @MrNitro468
    @MrNitro468 2 месяца назад +1

    Hats off to you sir! Keep it on the shelf where it belongs to admire. Whole lot of rc history there built by the best.

  • @UltraVargenRC
    @UltraVargenRC 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for this video. Such a beautiful buggy, especially with the backstory about the creators. Also it's so nice that your son gave you this treasure! ❤

  • @rcaficionado
    @rcaficionado 2 месяца назад

    Wow, what an amazing gift from your son! Whatever you decide to do, enjoy it and always remember his generosity.

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад

      Thank you! It certainly was a very special gift. I am very lucky. ☺️

  • @coygtrc
    @coygtrc 2 месяца назад

    It's absolutely beautiful, David. Some years ago, I would have bought it immediately. Still I would have preferred to have the choice of building, knowing that the engineering was anyway close to perfect. I would totally understand that you do not run this car. Kudos to your son, that's an incredible gift and thank you for showing it to us 👏🤝

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you for taking the time to comment. I also prefer to build kits myself, but this is an exception. For me, the fact that the MX4 was built by the Hirosakas adds a great deal to its value. ☺️

  • @BajaJeremy
    @BajaJeremy 2 месяца назад

    Congrats David! What an amazing gift and I’m so glad it came to you! Thank you for sharing with us

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад

      Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. You're right, it is an amazing gift. I am very lucky! ☺️

  • @stephenpheonix6549
    @stephenpheonix6549 2 месяца назад

    Wow you are so lucky and your son is so kind and thoughtful. What an amazing buggy and way ahead of its time. It would have been so fast if they made it to the worlds. Thanks for sharing your unboxing. 👍🏼💯🇦🇺

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. I am indeed very lucky to have one! I have no doubts the MX-4 would have done very well if it raced in the 2001 Championship. 👍

  • @owenbuttle3304
    @owenbuttle3304 2 месяца назад

    Incredible David. I’m so pleased you have one of these and I can see you will cherish and appreciate it for a long time.
    I couldn’t bring myself to run it… ok maybe briefly in my living room!

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you! Perhaps one day I will run it. But for now, I'm content to admire it on the shelf. 😊

  • @martinhsrc6699
    @martinhsrc6699 2 месяца назад

    Wow. Nice to see how happy you are to have one. Thanks for sharing 👍

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад +1

      Yes, absolutely over the moon to have one in my possession.☺️ I am very fortunate.
      Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. 😊

  • @piggypig1076
    @piggypig1076 2 месяца назад

    Winner take all, irs really appreciate the new design for the competition

  • @adrianjay1972
    @adrianjay1972 2 месяца назад

    Wow! That buggy is a work of art with a great story!
    Thanks for sharing!

  • @laserbeam1620
    @laserbeam1620 2 месяца назад

    Wow what an incredible piece of machinery. I'm jealous!!

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you. I'm very fortunate to have one in my collection. ☺️

  • @tomconnors8165
    @tomconnors8165 2 месяца назад

    A beautiful car. The story of a car that could not drive the event it was made for should not wrap up with a bunch of cars on shelves. Don't abuse it, but let it be one of the few that got a chance. It will still look just as good when you put it back, and you will have given a bird its wings back. Whatever you choose, thanks for the video of it.

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад +1

      Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. ☺️
      Perhaps, one day, I will run it. 😊

  • @rcicons4915
    @rcicons4915 2 месяца назад +1

    Very nice! Can’t wait to see it in the flesh!

  • @devnull128
    @devnull128 2 месяца назад

    That is an amazing car with such a cool heritage. Congratulations on getting one!

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад

      Thank you! ☺️ The story and people behind this car are what make it so special.

  • @Toystheyrenot
    @Toystheyrenot 2 месяца назад

    Awesome! That’s a grail rc for sure. Thanks for sharing!🙌😊

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад

      Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. ☺️

  • @jemster38
    @jemster38 2 месяца назад

    You're a lucky guy!
    If it was me I probably wouldn't run it. It's a collectors' item for sure.

  • @n22pdf
    @n22pdf 2 месяца назад

    Wow this is amazing David.. incredible.. a beautiful buggy.. you must feel honoured to own this car.. wow.. Pete

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад

      I feel very lucky to have one in my possession. Something I never thought possible. The history, how it was made and the people behind this machine are what make this so special.
      Thank you for watching and for your continued support. ☺️

  • @backmarker7639
    @backmarker7639 2 месяца назад

    Oh, you must be a wonderful dad to your son!
    Lucky you!

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад +1

      Thanks! ☺️

  • @agevan6735
    @agevan6735 2 месяца назад +1

    Wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад

      Thank you for taking the time to watch. 😊

  • @carolebaskin7064
    @carolebaskin7064 2 месяца назад

    good for you, well deserved

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад

      Thank you! ☺️

  • @theoagrc
    @theoagrc 2 месяца назад

    Amazing David!! Looks stunning and what a special gift from your son. I am not sure I would be able to run that and I run everything 😁

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад

      Thanks Craig! 😊 Like you I run (almost) everything. But this is something very special...
      For now, I will admire it on the shelf. 😁

  • @rccarloverluxembourg718
    @rccarloverluxembourg718 2 месяца назад

    glad for you, I just asked myself which one I would like to have instead of this and my easy answer is the world champion car I admired in my rc magazines for years :-)

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад

      Thanks. ☺️ Owning the World Champion car would be very special!

  • @lo2713
    @lo2713 2 месяца назад

    Such a wonderfull looking buggy, a good friend of mine is getting one, so i’ll be having a really good look at one soon. And another will be hitting the tracks, yes thats right. He’s going to run it. And hopefully i will be there to see it on track for the 1st time. Great presentation on this video 👌

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад +1

      That's great! I got to see Masami drive the prototype at Tsukuba on the day it was first announced and it was quite something.! He didn't hold back at all. 😲 If I did run mine, ( a big IF) I don't think I'd be brave enough to venture onto a dirt track, so getting to see one putting down some laps is going to be fantastic! You'll definitely want to get some footage of that.
      Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment! 😊

    • @lo2713
      @lo2713 2 месяца назад

      @@KaiCityRC thank you for posting it, one car i would love to have been able to get. But way out of my price range 😭

  • @hinnmanfamily
    @hinnmanfamily 2 месяца назад

    It'd be awesome to have some running videos from Masami, I can't imagine anyone else running one of these works of art.

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад

      There are some short videos of it running on various tracks. I also have some footage of it doing a few laps at the GFCC on the day it was first announced.

  • @nc6766
    @nc6766 2 месяца назад

    The very definition of a masterpiece.

  • @KotaroChannel
    @KotaroChannel 2 месяца назад

    A great RC buggy. From Japan

  • @DivineInt
    @DivineInt 2 месяца назад +1

    It's such a beautiful car and I can understand why people wouldn't run them but surely it deserves some laps on a track, it's what it was designed for after all.

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад

      I've had a lot of time to decide whether to run it or not. But no closer to making my mind up! I'm not one for shell queens and firmly believe that RC's were made to be run. But this one is different...

  • @Glocktologist
    @Glocktologist 2 месяца назад

    There’s something to be said about raising a son who gives his father presents - of the kind that the parent couldn’t (comfortably) afford. And it’s not like your son can be that old since you’re barely middle-aged yourself. He has found success in life at a young age.
    The car looks phenomenal from an engineering standpoint, and it has an interesting history.

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад

      Thank you for the kind words. ☺️ People often tell me I look quite young, though I personally don't see it when I look in the mirror each morning! 😁

  • @marknethercott7024
    @marknethercott7024 2 месяца назад

    Wow! Absolutely stunning buggy and such an incredible history behind it too. Maybe save it for a special occasion like running it with Masami himself? Thanks for sharing!

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад +1

      Perhaps one day the MX-4's will re-unite for a run with the Legend himself.
      It will be interesting to see what machine Masami chooses to run at next year's GFCC. 😊

  • @TeamBeasty2147
    @TeamBeasty2147 2 месяца назад

    I WANTED ONE SO BAD , ASKED MASAMI AND HIROSAKA SAN .. BUT ALL WAS MADE ALREADY :( THE SADDEST DAY OF MY LIFE RIGHT THERE.. CONGRATS ONT HIS BEAUTIFUL BUGGY

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад

      Sorry to hear that you missed out! 😔
      Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.

    • @TeamBeasty2147
      @TeamBeasty2147 2 месяца назад

      @@KaiCityRC I GOT THE TRICKBITS INSTEAD BUT YEAH BUILT BY MASAAKI SAN ,, DAM WANTED THAT :( ALL GOOD THO MAYBE ONE OF THESE DAYS WHEN I COME BACK JAPAN I CAN BEG FOR ONE HAHAH CHEERS!

  • @budmcfly3311
    @budmcfly3311 2 месяца назад

    Congrats

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад

      Thank you! ☺️

  • @domtomazo
    @domtomazo 2 месяца назад

    Great content and a nice history lesson ❤

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад

      Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. 😊

  • @travymoto1
    @travymoto1 2 месяца назад

    What a car. Wow

  • @guest6423
    @guest6423 2 месяца назад +3

    Hey FanRC, make us an affordable version of this. These are all going to sit on the shelf.

  • @PetersRC
    @PetersRC 2 месяца назад

    Magnificent!

  • @mattpowe
    @mattpowe 2 месяца назад

    Great video as per usual. Glad you got one of these. Appreciate your insights about the buggy (as well as all of your other buggies) and the pure racers that created it. It would be awesome to see a running video of it, but I can understand if you choose not to run it as well. That said, as Jerry Seinfeld has suggested on this topic, who are you saving the car for by not running it? Nice work!

  • @LukesVintageRC
    @LukesVintageRC 2 месяца назад +2

    Beautiful machine with a great story. Thanks for sharing this. ❤

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад +2

      Thank you for watching and commenting. 😊 The story and people behind this machine are what make this so special.

  • @JarrettDorough
    @JarrettDorough 2 месяца назад

    So beautiful

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад

      Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. ☺️

  • @danjaz2000
    @danjaz2000 2 месяца назад +1

    Im super happy for you. Thats how to do limited addition. In a way its like buying a Ferrari of the rc world. I think most will say dont drive it and they are probably right. But... you can buy parts...and we know if it's left on the shelf the tyres go bad. The belts go bad. The plastic gets brittle. Unless your saving it for someone else maybe you could enjoy driving it just once. But I dont blame you for keeping it perfect. It's only perfect once.

  • @bradkalman2353
    @bradkalman2353 2 месяца назад

    Love gold parts very well built chassis.

  • @Helghast73
    @Helghast73 2 месяца назад

    Enjoy and yeah, I think this needs to just remain on the shelf imo, what a gift.

  • @seich3612
    @seich3612 2 месяца назад +2

    大切にして下さい、でも、是非!動く姿も見たいです!

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад

      コメントありがとうございます。
      ずっと大事にします!

  • @JessVideoDude
    @JessVideoDude 2 месяца назад

    I'm not into shelf queens, but I would make an exception for this one😊

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад

      Likewise! I prefer to run everything, but this could well be the exception. ☺️

  • @Patricio711
    @Patricio711 2 месяца назад

    Does this car have parts support? That should determine if it should be run or not.

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад

      It does. Purchasers are asked to contact RC Shop Hirosaka directly for parts and after sales support.

  • @daysofnick
    @daysofnick 2 месяца назад +4

    There original racecar just before 9/11 belongs in a museum, your car also belongs in a design museum I personally think you'll feel better one day if it does a few laps round a proper old school grass/dirt track no jumps, even the film would be a memory for you and your family I'm guessing it has ball diifs at least rear, remember Cecil Schumacher invented them . Yes I'm from UK anyway well done🙏

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад

      Perhaps one day I will run it.
      For now though, I will just admire it on the shelf. 😊

  • @Dabber422
    @Dabber422 2 месяца назад

    Congratulations. I own the ALF 2022 #23

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад +1

      Wow, you are very lucky!! I would have loved to add one to my collection, but that was not possible at the time.
      Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. 😊

  • @doraemonisblue
    @doraemonisblue 2 месяца назад

    Hirosaka Legends

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад

      They certainly are! 🙂

  • @bobbyspenser7304
    @bobbyspenser7304 2 месяца назад

    Beautiful car an once in a lifetime will they be anymore made so I would complete it an just set an think of all the time and hard work an hours of them deciding just how to build a one of a kind RC so yeah I am with you on completing it an having it running but not to use as a normal RC just enjoy it the way you want to my friend ok I thank you for your great video

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад

      Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. 😊 This is a very special machine, and as Masami said, there will be no more.
      Perhaps one day I will run it...gently. Very gently. 😁

  • @DaiquiriMan
    @DaiquiriMan 2 месяца назад

    👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @HBTCX
    @HBTCX 2 месяца назад

    今度つくばRCパークで、自分のTT02B FOREVER と勝負して下さい😁
    冗談はともかく、これは最早走る(走らせないかもですが)芸術品ですね。
    他の方も言っている様に、動いている姿も是非!

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад

      コメントありがとうございます。本当にまさに芸術品ですよね。この車に出会えて本当にラッキーです。

  • @jonthomas8487
    @jonthomas8487 2 месяца назад

    If you want to run it but keep it perfect go to a vinyl wrap shop and they should have scrap pieces. I used some for my RC10 40th and it works great

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you for the advice. 😊 I do a similar thing with most of my runners.

  • @Patricio711
    @Patricio711 2 месяца назад

    I'm waiting for Yokomo to re-release a late model YZ-10. They’d be nuts not to.

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад

      Given the success of the re-releases for all manufacturers, I think it is a good bet that Yokomo will continue to re-issue more of their own back catalog. 👍

  • @brunomathieu7794
    @brunomathieu7794 2 месяца назад

    bonjour je suis heureux de voir votre duo toujours aussi complice.superbe tt 1.10 j,aimerais savoir si un jour on la véras en france ,comme une ou vous ètiez venus en france faire une démontration de tt 1.10 avec vos pieds ;les main dans le dos quelle démonstration sa a étais a cette époque (le lieux était Amiens 80 dép) faire une démonstration MX-4 forever serais grandiose merci et peut etre en france dans une tournée comme une rock star (pourquoi pas) a plus....................

  • @Gecko36O
    @Gecko36O 2 месяца назад

    🙏

  • @spedajunkie2474
    @spedajunkie2474 2 месяца назад

    I can picture Gforce making a 4wd car to compliment Genova based on this car.

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад

      I think it is only a matter of time before we either see a Genova Mk. II or a 4WD machine from G Force. 🙂 What form a 4WD buggy would take is anyone's guess, but I'd imagine it would follow the Genova in being a retro inspired, predominantly plastic, but nevertheless very capable mid-tier machine.

  • @AsurasWrath164
    @AsurasWrath164 2 месяца назад +1

    Im usually not into shelf-queens, but i can understand when ppl don't want to drive this very limited piece of engineered art.

    • @KaiCityRC
      @KaiCityRC  2 месяца назад

      Likewise! I have very few proper shelf queens and like to drive all of my RC's. But this is an exception!
      Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. ☺️

  • @stevenhogan9724
    @stevenhogan9724 2 месяца назад

    At 2300 USD it's way out the price of 99.99% of most RC fans
    Lovely car would have loved them to do two different kits pre built for those how could have afforded it
    And kit form for those who can not

  • @bradkalman2353
    @bradkalman2353 2 месяца назад

    Wish it wasn't limited production.

  • @bradkalman2353
    @bradkalman2353 2 месяца назад

    How much usd ?

  • @VUO4E
    @VUO4E 2 месяца назад

    I admit I considered getting one but this car is not a vintage, not a legend, not a former champion, not new, it's a semi-serialized old prototype... You shouldn't even get it out of the box. If it wasn't a gift, I'd tell you to sell it now because I'm afraid in two years, nobody will care for this car - no matter how limited it is