Kyosho RT5 Build
#65
jeff the kit comes with some meteric wrenches and nut driver, i just got done building my kit went together super easy and i definetly like the shocks.
#67
yea it shouldnt take long to find a set-up right away ill prolly run JT set-up if i cant find one i like in after we start running
#70
Just as an FYI, there are two threads going now...the actual RT5 thread and this build thread. So, maybe we can comment on the build here and use the other thread fo feedback and shtuff..haha.
#71
Regional Moderator
iTrader: (10)
Absolutely awesome kit. Finished it all except for the shocks today. Part fit and design is excellent.
Only one step in the instructions so far that is a bit unclear. When mounting the t-plate the rear two screws hold onto the bar are left loose. These screws need to be removed later on when mounting the rear bumper. The bumper goes between the block and the t-plate then the screws put back in.
The diff design is somewhat standard but is cleaned up and made smaller and more efficient. Butter smooth operation with easy setting. Four screws mount it more securely to the motor plate.
Just love this truck so far. Can hardly wait to put the power to it.
Only one step in the instructions so far that is a bit unclear. When mounting the t-plate the rear two screws hold onto the bar are left loose. These screws need to be removed later on when mounting the rear bumper. The bumper goes between the block and the t-plate then the screws put back in.
The diff design is somewhat standard but is cleaned up and made smaller and more efficient. Butter smooth operation with easy setting. Four screws mount it more securely to the motor plate.
Just love this truck so far. Can hardly wait to put the power to it.
#72
thecman26: Looking good man!!! I've noticed you're using a Losi ESC system, what BL motor are you using? Give us a full report when you've done some wheeltime on it.....
#73
Losi will be getting a call let me tell ya!
My other losi system is 1 yr old and still runs like a champ, so it looks like I will have to pull it outa the 4wd and get it in the truck for now! Bummer...
ANYWAYS! The truck was awesome! What little track time I had! It's stable and jumps like a dream, with these shocks? GO figure right? I will get more wheel time next weekend for sure!
Tomorrow is all for my D8 electric to play!
#74
That's not very nice what happened to you during your maiden-run! At least you were able to put in some laps on it. Ooooh, I'm itching to start wrenching on my kit when it arrives and will copy JT's set-up from the ground up.
#75
Tech Elite
iTrader: (6)
Well, I am doing well. All I have left are the shocks, paint the body, mount the electronics and glue up the tires.
I am actually shocked. Kyosho kits are normally a mess to build. They actually have you go bag by bag(build from bag one till out of parts then move to bag 2 etc.) rather than picking parts from random bags(start with bag 2 then get parts from 4 and 1 then parts from 3, not an exaggeration either, this is how my RB5 and ZX-5 went).
This truck is also very beefy. Everything seems to be over engineered and very thick and strong.
I am actually shocked. Kyosho kits are normally a mess to build. They actually have you go bag by bag(build from bag one till out of parts then move to bag 2 etc.) rather than picking parts from random bags(start with bag 2 then get parts from 4 and 1 then parts from 3, not an exaggeration either, this is how my RB5 and ZX-5 went).
This truck is also very beefy. Everything seems to be over engineered and very thick and strong.