8LikesKyosho Ultima RB5 Thread
06-20-2007, 08:53 AM
#814
I drove losi cars for 15 years before switching to the RB5. The RB5 has more rear traction and is more consistant then my losi ever was. The car also feels more stable. What I mean by all this is the losi could push in one corner and be loose in the next. You kind of had to be on the look out for when the car was going to get out of the groove and step out or just push through the corners. The RB5 seems to be much more predicatable in the handling. As for the stability. This buggy feels like driving a truck. It soaks up rough stuff and just feels wider then it really is. The kyosho shocks are sooooo smooth they just soak up all the bad stuff. I have to admit I have not driven a B4 enough to comment on that car.
Thanks for the info. I know exactly what you mean with the Losi being inconsistent. I think thats's why the B4 has been winning the big races because you know what it's going to do in each corner. Well, looks like I'll give the RB5 a shot.
Thanks!
06-20-2007, 08:58 AM
#815
Tech Addict
RB-5 Set-up from Nationals
Front:
2-B Pistons
650wt Kyosho Oil
ZX-5 Front Silver Springs
No Limiters in shocks, Shocks built to the book
30 degree kick-up
Shock Position: Outside location on tower and outside location on arm
Bump Steer Spacer: 0mm
Spindles in upper position
Axle Height: Down
C-hub - Shim to back
Rear:
3-A Pistons
650wt Kyosho Oil
Light Green #80 Rear Springs
No Limiters in shocks, Shocks built to the book
Camber Link: Inside location on tower and Outside location on Hub
2-B Camberlink with 1mm washer under ballstud on shock tower brace and 2mm washer under ball stud on hub
Hubs spaced to the rear and in upper hole
Hi-Down Force wing
Extra Info:
Battery Position - Forward
Ride Height - Arms slightly below level all around.
2-B Pistons
650wt Kyosho Oil
ZX-5 Front Silver Springs
No Limiters in shocks, Shocks built to the book
30 degree kick-up
Shock Position: Outside location on tower and outside location on arm
Bump Steer Spacer: 0mm
Spindles in upper position
Axle Height: Down
C-hub - Shim to back
Rear:
3-A Pistons
650wt Kyosho Oil
Light Green #80 Rear Springs
No Limiters in shocks, Shocks built to the book
Camber Link: Inside location on tower and Outside location on Hub
2-B Camberlink with 1mm washer under ballstud on shock tower brace and 2mm washer under ball stud on hub
Hubs spaced to the rear and in upper hole
Hi-Down Force wing
Extra Info:
Battery Position - Forward
Ride Height - Arms slightly below level all around.
06-20-2007, 09:01 AM
#816
I by no means was bashing losi cars. I do not want anyone to take that the wrong way. I was a huge losi fan. I also had some pretty good setups for my cars but the losi would do wierd things everyonce in a while. Nothing too bad but stuff you needed to pay attention to. The RB5 just feels more predictable and I have lots less time with the car. As I get more time with the car I think it will only get better! 
06-20-2007, 09:08 AM
#817
I by no means was bashing losi cars. I do not want anyone to take that the wrong way. I was a huge losi fan. I also had some pretty good setups for my cars but the losi would do wierd things everyonce in a while. Nothing too bad but stuff you needed to pay attention to. The RB5 just feels more predictable and I have lots less time with the car. As I get more time with the car I think it will only get better!
) and proceeded to break track records and win big races. The Losi just tends to do funny things which make me compensate differently than I would like. I'm a touring car guy so I'm not used to a car being unpredictable at times. The B4 is also a great car just doesnt fit my style. Maybe the RB5 will be the happy medium that I am looking for. At least with 3 big players now more people will have a better chance at finding the car that best suits their style. Don't want anyone to think I'm bashing any of the manufacturers either, just trying to find what suits me best.
06-20-2007, 09:24 AM
#818
RB5 Nats setup
Front:
2C pistons, 40wt losi oil
Yellow #65 Spring
middle hole on tower, outside on arm
no limiters, bottom shock mount unscrewed 3 turns
30* kickup
spindles all the way down in castorblock (washer on top)
2mm ackerman washer
middle camber link hole on bulkhead w/ 2mm washer. inside on castorblock
23mm ride height
Rear:
2C pistons, 32.5wt losi oil
Blue #68 spring
no limiters
middle hole on tower, outside on arm
hubs in upper hole, middle postion.
0* anti squat
camber link in middle postion on bulkhead w/1mm washer, outside on hub with 2mm washer
22mm ride height
wing all the way down, 4* angle
battery back, 1/2oz weight behind battery, 1/2 oz up front under steering rack.
I had no luck all weekend with electronics and such, but this setup was very easy to drive, Joe P's was probably a better setup for my driving style in the long run though. Just tossing this one out as an option.
2C pistons, 40wt losi oil
Yellow #65 Spring
middle hole on tower, outside on arm
no limiters, bottom shock mount unscrewed 3 turns
30* kickup
spindles all the way down in castorblock (washer on top)
2mm ackerman washer
middle camber link hole on bulkhead w/ 2mm washer. inside on castorblock
23mm ride height
Rear:
2C pistons, 32.5wt losi oil
Blue #68 spring
no limiters
middle hole on tower, outside on arm
hubs in upper hole, middle postion.
0* anti squat
camber link in middle postion on bulkhead w/1mm washer, outside on hub with 2mm washer
22mm ride height
wing all the way down, 4* angle
battery back, 1/2oz weight behind battery, 1/2 oz up front under steering rack.
I had no luck all weekend with electronics and such, but this setup was very easy to drive, Joe P's was probably a better setup for my driving style in the long run though. Just tossing this one out as an option.
06-20-2007, 11:56 AM
#823
Just drove my new RB5...WOW! I love this car. So neutral and stable, but steers like a champ. Put my Losi up for sale after just one pack. It's just that good. Now I'm looking at the xx4 on my workbench, and looking at the zx5 on the hobby shop shelf.....
06-20-2007, 11:57 AM
#824
Yes, I was running an all red body on my RB-5 at Pegasus the Sunday before the Nationals.
06-20-2007, 01:32 PM
#825
Tech Master
. I too hope to win a 19t national one day