Scrad

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You could just use the 3 hole adjustable height rear hubs from a zx5 - tf5 model.

OffRoadJunkie

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Is that a certified/authorized part? Otherwise, you are disgrace to mention it. If it is, then you are the "Man."

For those who wish to go against all that is good and wholesome, the part number is LA244-05. eBay has them for $7.00.

Masami Halsey

Nice find! There's also an LA304. Not sure the difference, or if they're still in production. They have a much larger range of adjustment compared to the ones on modern buggies; no telling if smaller increments of adjustment work better, or if they just copied each other.

Scrad

iTrader: (16)

You should still be able to find them in aluminum too. I know I have a few sets of them laying around. I think they had different toe offsets. The current axles are the same for all the Kyosho 5 to 7 models. They just have different lengths you could use on the zx5 and tf5. There are 1 to 3 lined lengths. You just have to put spacers on the inner or outer part of the axle.

I'm betting some of the Kyosho basher touring car models still use the 3 hole hubs, because they are based off the TF5 touring cars.

hairymuffin

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Only problem with the old plastic hubs, they use to break,I’m sure I have quite a few from my old rb5

b-man777

Hey y’all: I’m curious as to why we’ve seen very little about Kyosho Ultimate RB series off road racing vehicles in recent years so is there anything in the works? Seems like their focused on 1:8 scale and a bunch of other rereleases. Thanks

OffRoadJunkie

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Kyosho has always been the stepchild of RC racing. Pretty much since the Ultima first came out. I remember Kyosho guys always getting hounded at the tracks. I don't know for sure, but I believe it was because the Ultima won the IFMAR race in the first year out. Shortly before that, the RC10 entered the scene and it was the most advanced race buggy out. Everyone was so excited about it and heavily praised it. Before the RC10, Kyohso was pretty much the king. The Scorpion was hard to beat, from what I saw. Heck, you can read about all the hate speech, towards Kyosho, in this thread.

Anyhow,
Because of the lack of popularity, Kyosho's 1/10 sells are not that great. I have been asking around and everyone is telling me that it doesn't look like Kyosho is working on any 1/10 racing offerings right now. I believe, if Kyosho wants to make a name for themselves, again, they will need to dump some serious money and put some top drivers on their payroll. If they start making the podium, people will start taking Kyosho serious again. Right now, Kyosho is still selling a lot of 1/8 scale vehicles. Although they are still getting hated on. Kyosho put a bit more money into better drivers for their 1/8 scaler than their 1/10 class.

In the end. I'm hoping they come out with another 1/10 buggy. I know all the current buggies are top notch, but I just like to be different out on the track. It's too hard to be different if I was to have an AE, Losi, or Xray.

76jimmy

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I was told big K is not working on 1/10 racing platforms at this point. Legends series and 1/8 is there focus. I dumped all my rb and zx stuff couple years ago. The legend stuff is fun to mess with if your want to do a vintage class. Ive been battling with a couple rc10 in a vintage class at a local club race.

OffRoadJunkie

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I hoping they bring back the vintage stuff again. Then I just have to convince the wife to get me get it. I would love to get a Turbo Scorpion and Mid SE and the USA-1.

Eric Tomczyk

iTrader: (96)

Hello Kyosho peeps, I'm looking for Kyosho 1/10 hopups.

I posted a WTB thread here

OffRoadJunkie

iTrader: (9)

Check out eBay, Amain, or Kyosho. I'm sure you will find those parts those sites. Might not get them all at one place, though.

foosoomin

hi all,

is the slipper clutch for RB7 available for sale ?


i have a friend who bought RB7 SS, would like to convert to RB7


any answer would greatly appreciated

dmcguire

iTrader: (38)

These should be the main pieces they need: KYOUM524, KYOUM774, KYOUM516, KYOLA204

All seem to be available still.

OffRoadJunkie

iTrader: (9)

If he is running more than a 17.5 motor, make sure he swaps out the universals and the outdrives. They are aluminum and will wear out extremely quick. I still run 17.5 but I changed out the outdrives and universals. I got tired of changing out the plastic sliders on the end of the universals.

lexusbest

Finally got a barely used RB7 for my collection. It has RB7 carbon shock towers, aluminum battery holder (standard) and aluminum shock caps fitted. Any recommendations for a 2023 high grip carpet/turf build? Mark Headling did help me out on Facebook group, but I'm curious if you guys got some more advices. What about a 5.5mm ballstud and turnbuckle upgrades?