slick1

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ok guys, RC Racing Designs just got ahold of the kit.

since the rb6 wheelbase is the same as a 22, and the rcrd short chassis really rock on the car , rcrd in going to make a shorter rb6 chassis..

The question is how short do you kyosho guys want it.

respond , looks based upon first messurment ,
it is posible to do a 4mm and a 10mm shrink to the car,
thats just a rough measurement, its almost layed out in the laser and will know for sure..

Cpt.America

iTrader: (52)

There is no way to tell at this time. Not until there is a determination that a shorter chassis would even benefit this car. Sure the wheelbase is the same, but it's an entirely different car than the 22.... it may be perfect with it's factory wheel base. The key will be to figure out if the car has issues turning and changing direction. If the car is as stable as other longer cars, but is still nimble and changes direction well, there wont be a need for a short chassis.

Only time will tell.

t8rtot

iTrader: (14)

THIS

just like the old xxx-cr, its wheelbase was actually shorter than the b4, but pushed like a sled..

we'll see how Kyosho took care of this with the RB6, the new front end looks to have been changed for that reason.

BranVita

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mikeyscott

Any tried the new big bore caps on FS2 SP etc?

I've been using standard bore shocks over big bores this year and will be keeping a set to try on the RB6.

BranVita

iTrader: (39)

Also, anybody got pics of rear motor layout/ w R10 pro and a Shorty Lipo?

skrichter

iTrader: (13)

4mm might be right on target, to match the AE car.

I own the 22 -5mm chassis, and its great. Makes the car actually appear normal sized.

Bluehills315

Why doesnt the suspension bushing fit in the new one piece shock cap? Has anyone else had this problem? It just slides straight through. I am using the one the manual says

gelshocker

iTrader: (1)

I notice the same thing. The hole in the new shock cap is way bigger than previous plastic.

AZRC4Me

iTrader: (8)

Mine's the same way. I even tried using the older bushing and it's loose as well. Not sure why it would be this way...? I haven't finished it yet but I'll try it and see how it turns out assembled.

jelly

iTrader: (9)

it doesn't seem so bad when its screwed on with the washers. must be intentional slop.

on the other hand my kit didn't have the slipper spacers

Kraig

iTrader: (81)

Over the years I have found that when you tighten something against plastic the original shape gets deformed. As you imagine it gets worse. However in this case it sounds like this might be planned but I could be wrong.

lewis4x4

iTrader: (8)

Most people tighten the screw on too tight which caused the shock to have enough play in it to rock back and forth. Now, when you tighten the screw on there tight, it allows the shock to have proper play.

Also, why is everyone already trying to figure out how to customize a new chassis? The new RB6 is awesome. I have two friends that have driven theirs already and they both say it is the best buggy ever. Just my 2 cents...

Cpt.America

iTrader: (52)

As you tighten the nut, it will compress and expand the bushing inside the shock cap. Make sure they aren't so tight they bind the shock, and make sure they are equal left and right.

AZRC4Me

iTrader: (8)

Cool, thanks guys, that's kinda what I figured but I knocked off last night at 11:30 before I could finish the shocks. Really nice build so far, what I expected. I did notice the front caster blocks fit fairly tight in the front arms with the new insert/bushing, so I sanded the inside of the arms a little bit to free them up. Other than that, I haven't had to do anything out of the ordinary. My kit didn't seem to have the slipper spacers for the spring in it either...? But I noticed from the manual the one that sits on the outside slipper disc looked very small compared to the older one. I never had an issue with the RB5 slipper, so I just used that with vented discs in this build. The larger diameter spring plate makes more sense to me as it would distribute the load more evenly across the slipper disc. Looking forward to running it this weekend!