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Kyosho Ultima RB6 & RB6.6 Car Thread

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RB6.6 Kyosho America Product Page: http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/ULTIMA-...T_p_24505.html

RB6.6 Manual http://www.kyosho.com/jpn/support/in...A_RB6_6_IM.pdf

RB6.6 Kyosho Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW_sR667utY

MSRP $639 MAP $399.99

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New RB6.6 parts (compared exploded views, prices and links are Kyosho America):

Chassis:

Main chassis - UM731 - $125.99
Side guards - UM732 - $9.99

Battery Holder:

Battery plate - UM733 - $8.99
Battery foam - UM741 - $7.99

Rear Bulkheads:

MM3 and Laydown - UM740 - $9.99
- MM3 bulkhead
- Laydown bulkhead
- Swaybar Holders

3 Gear Transmission (MM and RM):

Transmission - UM734 - $10.99
- transmission cases
- spacers
- caps
- plastic FR & RR suspension hangers
Gear Cover - UM735 - $6.99

Laydown Transmission (3 and 4 gear possible):

Transmission - UM736 - $10.99
- transmission cases
- spacers
- caps
- required extra hardware
- pastic FR suspension hanger
40T idler - UM737 - $6.99
Motor plate - UM738 - $18.99
Gear cover - UM739 - $6.99

Body:

Blade body - UMB05 - $27.99

Optional Parts:

Lightweigt Blade body - UMB05LW - $31.99
Aluminum FR suspension hanger - UMW705B - $28.99 (may be able to file UMW705 to fit)
Brass FR suspension hanger - UMW725B - $30.99 (looks more different than UMW725..someone confirm?)

Typical Upgrades for new RB6.6 Buyers

UMW701 Aluminum Steering Plate (RB6)
UMW702 Aluminum Crank Arm (RB6)
UMW704-0 V2 Aluminum Rear Hub Set(0°/RB6)
UMW705B Aluminum Rear Sus. Holder (RF/RB6.6) or brass UMW725B
UMW707 Aluminum Rear Sus. Holder (RR-Mid)

Nice to have:

UMW723 Aluminum Front Sus Block (Type B/10g/RB6/RT6/SC6).

Aftermarket Parts:

Front Wing: https://www.prolineracing.com/perfor...mount-alum-rb6

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11-23-2012, 09:57 AM

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Still in mid motor? I love it

yeah still running in mid motor . The track has changed new layout for Sunday

11-23-2012, 10:28 AM

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Not sure if they will have the best price but they will give you the best service

+1 Jeff is off the hook when it comes to service. And just wait until you get to know him. It gets even better.

11-23-2012, 10:34 AM

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11-23-2012, 11:59 AM

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Is there any disavantages running a regular long battery over the shorty pack. I just bought my RB6 and I do not have any shorty packs!

11-23-2012, 12:14 PM

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Is there any disavantages running a regular long battery over the shorty pack. I just bought my RB6 and I do not have any shorty packs!

I've been hearing and experiencing mixed reviews. Run ur full packs and enjoy until u feel the car is too lazy

11-23-2012, 01:05 PM

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Is there any disavantages running a regular long battery over the shorty pack. I just bought my RB6 and I do not have any shorty packs!

The disadvantage would be A) you have less / no room to change battery placement for static weight balance and B) weight.

11-23-2012, 03:06 PM

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Try the long pack. Im almost positive im the only one running a long pack in a buggy let alone stock buggy at that. Lol mine has been better with a long. Pack than the shorty

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race video

Here in Kyoshotown, USA we had a well attended club race wednesday night. The mod buggy a main featured 5 RB6s, 4 RB5s, and 1 B4.1. Here is the video. Kyosho wunderkind andy dibrino starts first, with team manager joe pillars starting 3rd...