172LikesKyosho Ultima RB6 & RB6.6 Car Thread
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10-20-2015, 11:22 AM
Got the email that my 3 gear kit and cover shipped today, looking forward to trying it. From what I have found with the B5 series is that the 4 gear is preferred for mod as the motor rotation helps with moving the rear end down for more traction. With that said I probably wont even try it in my mod car and wait to put it in the 17.5 car im building up
In the northeast, a large portion of people running the RB6 do so with a sideways battery. I have found the car a lot easier to rip on with the battery sideways. Sure, a few small changes are needed in order for the car to work at its full potential, but it isn't anything that's over the top. Again, each person is entitled to their opinion and what best suits their driving style.
As far as the rear hangars go, chances are they were a 1-off setup piece because of the unusual surface on which they were racing. Also, taking into consideration the fact Tebo wasn't even running a commercially available car, it's hard to make the claim that the suspension pivots were for the sideways battery vs the fact they were racing on a living room rug lol
As far as the rear hangars go, chances are they were a 1-off setup piece because of the unusual surface on which they were racing. Also, taking into consideration the fact Tebo wasn't even running a commercially available car, it's hard to make the claim that the suspension pivots were for the sideways battery vs the fact they were racing on a living room rug lol
On the 3-gear setup ... Who makes the diffcase and other parts, kits?
is it a lcg/laydown or just regular style?
Tebo's Worlds car pretty much looked like a ZX6 design ... wasn't there a tidbit about Kyosho coming out with a new car like RX6 or something?
I cant find the flash that I thought I saw?
We've got a carpet track here in Manhattan Kansas now and a few guys have the lcg tranny in their b5m and say it does seem help a little.
Thanx for any and all help or comments!
Richard Cantrell
10-21-2015, 07:54 PM
As much as I hate building turnbuckles, these were actually pretty easy. Tamiya's fit, finish, and manuals are far better in my opinion but it's fun to be building another car regardless. Looking forward to getting it on track.
10-22-2015, 03:12 AM
well last sunday at a trophy race between rd 2 and what ended up being the mains i built a three gear tranny for my new 17.5 buggy expecting the three gear to be way faster and feel very different. well it wasnt much faster and the car felt much the same.so all u guys out there running the 4 gear dont think that the 3 gear is going to change your buggy all that much. it helps the car pull the nose up when jumping and seems to break a bit more consistently for me anyway.just glad i had all the parts retty much laying around and a few that were given t me by a god freind. anyway thats my opinion maybe its different in mod but not in 17.5 and not for me. altough will be leaving it in the car cause it was a lt f work getting it ready between rds
10-22-2015, 04:49 PM
What is the consensus on battery layout for mid-motor? I have stick, shorty, and saddle packs. I've seen a few different layouts here with shorties pushed forward a bit with the ESC mounted between the battery and motor which looks great for wiring but I dont know what it does to the handling of the vehicle. It looks like the manual shows a similar layout with saddle packs (ESC between the battery and motor); is that the way to go?
10-22-2015, 05:58 PM
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You'll get different answers from different people. It also depends on your driving style and track conditions. To say there's one magic layout would just start an argument. Your best bet is to get some track time with different layouts and decide which one works best for you.
10-22-2015, 08:54 PM
Just cant find a config I actually like layout wise. Performance is the ultimate goal but damn, I really dont want to run wires from the front all the way back to the motor but I just dont see any other viable option when it comes to weight balance.
10-22-2015, 09:14 PM
I just switched to a 3 gear tranny and gear diff and am struggling a bit to get the rear to hook up but gawd dammm does it steer now lol. Gonna try the 3 gear with a ball diff to see if the issues I'm experiencing is gear diff related.... still, all in all the best driving rc I've owned to date...
10-23-2015, 10:14 AM
has anyone used the JC finisher in MM?
10-23-2015, 02:51 PM
Yes, put one on my RB6 a few weeks ago. Plenty of space inside, the only thing is routing the wires out to the motor required a little more cutting away of the back right than they intend. The body fits well and covers more of the back than the stock Kyosho body does.
10-23-2015, 03:08 PM
Screwed up ordering the JC B4.1 wheels; hopefully the LHS has some yellow Kyosho wheels. Almost got it wrapped up though; gotta grab some more wire and send the bodies down to Larry at KustomRCGraphics to get sprayed.
10-23-2015, 05:20 PM
I used the JC B4.1 wheels as well. The fronts bound up when tightened. The hex hub seems deeper than the Kyosho rims. I ended up filing the front knuckle down about 1mm. The bearing sticks out of the knuckle that 1mm, but no binding anymore.
Other than that, no issues. I thought of dremeling the wheels, but to do that with every set would b too much work. Now they can bol right on.
Other than that, no issues. I thought of dremeling the wheels, but to do that with every set would b too much work. Now they can bol right on.
10-23-2015, 05:29 PM
I used the JC B4.1 wheels as well. The fronts bound up when tightened. The hex hub seems deeper than the Kyosho rims. I ended up filing the front knuckle down about 1mm. The bearing sticks out of the knuckle that 1mm, but no binding anymore.
Other than that, no issues. I thought of dremeling the wheels, but to do that with every set would b too much work. Now they can bol right on.
Other than that, no issues. I thought of dremeling the wheels, but to do that with every set would b too much work. Now they can bol right on.
10-23-2015, 09:59 PM
that changes handling just relieve the inside f the rim
10-23-2015, 10:17 PM
10-25-2015, 03:42 AM
yeah but im ocd with my set up stuff. there are other wheels out there that hit the axle carrier and are made for the rb6 so i just use an exacto and relieve the edges of the hex. seems to work fine i been doing it for years