8LikesKyosho Ultima RB5 Thread
10-21-2007, 06:36 AM
#2281
So....Friday, I set-up my car like a B4 just to see what would happen. And holy cow, the car is better than it's ever been
No joke, Basically a Cavaleri setup converted as close as possible into the RB5 and it's amazing how well the car handles. Check this out:
Front:
2B
35wt
orange spring
middle tower
outside arm
link @ 2A (middle on car bulkhead side, inside on hub)
1 ball stud shim
hubs down
caster-block forward (shim behind the block)
Rear:
2C
30wt
Dark Yellow spring
Middle tower
Inside arm
Link @ 2B (middle on tower side, outside on hub side)
1 ball stud shim on tower and 2 on hub side
hubs forward
arms mounted to TOP hub hole
pretty odd-ball from the norm but I think everyone should at least try it, I was blown away at how well it handled at both high and low speed, jumps were very consistent and bumps didn't affect the car at all, just rock solid.
I'm sticking here for a while
No joke, Basically a Cavaleri setup converted as close as possible into the RB5 and it's amazing how well the car handles. Check this out:Front:
2B
35wt
orange spring
middle tower
outside arm
link @ 2A (middle on car bulkhead side, inside on hub)
1 ball stud shim
hubs down
caster-block forward (shim behind the block)
Rear:
2C
30wt
Dark Yellow spring
Middle tower
Inside arm
Link @ 2B (middle on tower side, outside on hub side)
1 ball stud shim on tower and 2 on hub side
hubs forward
arms mounted to TOP hub hole
pretty odd-ball from the norm but I think everyone should at least try it, I was blown away at how well it handled at both high and low speed, jumps were very consistent and bumps didn't affect the car at all, just rock solid.
I'm sticking here for a while
when you say the arms are in the top hole in the rear, do you mean the hubs are all the way up or down?
10-21-2007, 11:39 AM
#2282
Tech Addict
iTrader: (13)
Hi guys. I am selling my RC stuff. I have listed a bunch of new in the package RB5 parts, here is the link:
http://rctech.net/forum/showthread.php?t=187160
I am also going to sell my brand new, assembled RB5 as well. It has a cusomt painted body. I will be posting it with pics soon.
I also listed some Losi parts, and will be listing my used XXX-CR as well if anyone is interested. Thanks.
Andy
http://rctech.net/forum/showthread.php?t=187160
I am also going to sell my brand new, assembled RB5 as well. It has a cusomt painted body. I will be posting it with pics soon.
I also listed some Losi parts, and will be listing my used XXX-CR as well if anyone is interested. Thanks.
Andy
10-21-2007, 11:45 AM
#2283
Tech Fanatic
I've noticed quite a few people selling there RB's lately. LOL.
10-21-2007, 12:08 PM
#2285
that setup really isn;t that "odd" its close to what many were running when the car first came out, recently most started using the 3 hole pistons, they seem to offer more overall traction but they do sacrifice the "pillow like" landing the 2 hole pistons provide.
when you say the arms are in the top hole in the rear, do you mean the hubs are all the way up or down?
when you say the arms are in the top hole in the rear, do you mean the hubs are all the way up or down?
10-21-2007, 01:38 PM
#2288
Tech Addict
iTrader: (13)
Im selling more than the RB5, LOL. As a matter of fact, below is a link to my brand new, assembled RB5. I will get a pic of the custom paint later and add it on.
http://rctech.net/forum/showthread.php?t=187179
http://rctech.net/forum/showthread.php?t=187179
10-21-2007, 07:41 PM
#2289
Everyone has a different feel they like in a car. I ran losi's for 10 years, then tried a b4, and it didnt fit now ive got a rb5 and im very pleased with the progress after 3 days on the track with it. Also the reason there are so many forsale is cause I already bought one. Before I bought mine I couldnt find a used one to save my life lol.
10-21-2007, 08:10 PM
#2291
My car is getting there. I ran in dallas in a really mixed up class of stocks mods, brushless, nimh and lipo. They decided to run a 10 minute main. I lasted all but the last 40 seconds with my 5cell mod. I kept landing funny off a jump and finally the lr ballcup gave loose. I have not ran 6cell in this car yet so im gonna go back to that and get a fell for it. THe way it was jumping me and my bud think it could help. My only complaint on the car is the motor place. The screws pulled out of the it so i had to buy another one.
