Originally Posted by Vincent_Diesel

Coming from a DEX210 that I just couldn't get along with, I built my first Kyosho in Mid Motor. I am the only one at my local track with a Kyosho buggy. The fellow races stared with envy, as others claimed mid motor at our indoor medium traction clay track would NEVER work as well. 99 percent run B4/B5 and 22, those seem to get a lot of attention. I'm actually ok being the only K driver yet alone only mid motor in the field dominated by popular RM setups.

Building this thing wasn't on the easy side without lots of internet help… THANKS EVERYONE on this forum. I used the Cody King setup with a few tweaks. No additional weight and battery in the middle position with 3.5 degree rear toe. After 1st lap I knew it had better feel than my DEX210. It turns more aggressively and jumps flatter just like other initial impressions. One thing I noticed is how much quicker it reacts when the buggy gets loose from improper corner entry. I run the Gold springs front and rear as we have lots of jumps, large and small. I also put the chassis protector on, as the rear of the chassis in mid motor takes a fair bit of abuse, this thing does slap -- 23-24mm ride height.

All in all I'm pleased and despite what others think I am staying MM. I don't know if it's the buggy itself or just a day where I was "on" but I managed to pick up a lap and my consistency has improved. My friend noticed trackside that my buggy was the only one that seemed smooth. He felt the competition looked like they were hanging on too much.

Originally Posted by Speedychris22

I, like you am the only Kyosho as well. We run on a low traction bumpy track and this past weekend we had our season opener. I was the only MM on the field and I started 2nd in the A Main and finished 2nd. Im usually bottom of the A Main sometimes B Main. Im running Tebo's Reedy Race Setup

Originally Posted by FallenAllDay

Hey guys do all if the rb5 hingepins fit on the rb6?? Just looking at stocking up on a few parts, havnt broke anything yet but on my track its rare to crash hard. Any info would be great. Thanks

Originally Posted by FallenAllDay

Hey guys do all if the rb5 hingepins fit on the rb6?? Just looking at stocking up on a few parts, havnt broke anything yet but on my track its rare to crash hard. Any info would be great. Thanks

Originally Posted by 1967rs

If you are going to upgrade to lunsford pins get the SC-R set.

Originally Posted by Jason Snyder

This is a great buggy but I'm stuggling to get forward bite......

I'm in RM gonna try moving shorty which is forward back, maybe add some ballast under shock tower, currently no shims under RF2 blocks maybe add .5mm to the front.....I like a car that will at least pull the front wheels a couple inches on our medium/high bite surface.....the other RM cars dont have a problem making this happen....

other than that do you guys do you guys tend to favor higher or lower roll centers?

Thanks,
Jason

Originally Posted by aloksatoor

Its all setup I could get her to wheelie in 17.5. Are you running stock springs (red) or golds? If so I would start with the japan setup. I have the tebo RM setup on her (flat arms rb5 front axles and white rear springs) and its stuck in RM.

Also easiest would be to remove the sideguard screws, that flexes a lot and gull wing arms for the rear (stock). I also sometime run a cut rear shock tower brace (the thing with 3 pillars which is on chassis and the rear bulkhead mounts to). I have 2 pillars on mine for more flex. All this is drastic, I would just start with the Japan setup.

Originally Posted by Jason Snyder

This is a great buggy but I'm stuggling to get forward bite......

I'm in RM gonna try moving shorty which is forward back, maybe add some ballast under shock tower, currently no shims under RF2 blocks maybe add .5mm to the front.....I like a car that will at least pull the front wheels a couple inches on our medium/high bite surface.....the other RM cars dont have a problem making this happen....

other than that do you guys do you guys tend to favor higher or lower roll centers?

Thanks,
Jason

Originally Posted by cnelson3

Jason, Wide rear toe blocks kill the handling of this car, at least in my opinion. Narrow up the rear end and you'll see a significant change in handling and forward bit. I'm running my buggy in MM and have a 1mm spacer under the rear toe block (nothing between the toe block and the rear bulk head) and I have ZERO problems with forward bit at Trackside. It's worth a shot. I'm running the adjustable toe blocks now at c in/c in which is fairly close to the old rf blocks (if I remember correctly).

Originally Posted by cnelson3

Jason, Wide rear toe blocks kill the handling of this car, at least in my opinion. Narrow up the rear end and you'll see a significant change in handling and forward bit. I'm running my buggy in MM and have a 1mm spacer under the rear toe block (nothing between the toe block and the rear bulk head) and I have ZERO problems with forward bit at Trackside. It's worth a shot. I'm running the adjustable toe blocks now at c in/c in which is fairly close to the old rf blocks (if I remember correctly).