motomanpat

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Hey Tim,

I started looking into the FS but it seems like it might be difficult to get the kit and or parts for this specific model. Is there a good place to get what I am looking for?


You bad little boy letting the cat out of the bag $100.00 front hubs scares the crap out of me that is for sure Good luck this weekend and I wish I could join you!


Miss ya buddy,

You are ONE of the great guys in the NW and I totally respect your opinion on this subject(Since you kick as*). I am hoping that running 4-Mod will teach me better skills for 1/8 buggy that way someday I can stay on the same lap with all you fine folks My Hyper might be my E-rig this year but I have not committed to it yet but damn it sure would be a great backup ride


Well hmmm sounds good but I want to build a new kit and start fresh. Quantos por favor for the inquiring mind

Exterminator

The FS is available in kit form right now. I know that Scott ordered one for a customer and had it in within 3 days. The FS and SP use mostly the same parts. The parts that are unique to the FS are available and ready to order. Don't fear not getting parts that is one of the reasons for the delay in the FS kit coming out. Kyosho wanted to make sure that they had backup parts available.
It might be more dificult to get a SP at this time. If you look at E-bay and other used rc outlets people don't seem to be selling their Kyosho's. Guess winning makes ya want to keep 'em.
Tim

mkdut

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Yeah but I didn't pick it up until day 5. I also ordered up some spares specific to the FS and Scott had no problem getting those either. As usual for a Kyosho the build was easy. Great fitment of the parts and only got the Dremel out for one thing. I think I spent more time figuring out how to fit the electronics into the car than actually building it.

motomanpat

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Thanks guys,

Well from what I see online there are no FSs available maybe I will end up with a SP I do not order from local shops here in town as I am not a fan of these shops Ok Tim W. why should I buy Kyosho electric? Thanks in advance for your opinion

tomdav

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Pat check it out.

http://www.speedtechrc.com/store/ebp...nid=52&id=7979

Anyone want a nice B4. Just drove a RB5 last night and it felt really good. I'm waiting for Kyosho to come out with a RB5 with all the updates.

KR145

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Pat,get one and come play in 4wd buggy w/ us at A-main so I can you use you for traction w/ my b44.

Exterminator

You will find that the Kyosho 4wd is easy to work on. and reliable. If you race and any of the outdoor tracks you will have a advantage in the rougher stuff. The Kyosho shocks are second to none. I belive that the kysosho's have racing at the heart and are willing to put a quality race product on the track. You will find help available online in anyone of the many forums dedicated to kyosho products. With team members always willing to help guide you to the setup that works for you.
While I haven't tried the FS yet. That was my choice only due to keeping the same batteries in my vehicles. I would recomend the FS over the SP only due to some upgrades that they have improved in the shock mount area and reported better grip in the rear.

Let me know if you have other questions.
Tim

Exterminator

Was that one of the B-44's I lapped at the last ECT?
they do provide good traction in the washboards. =)

motomanpat

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Thanks for the link Tom,
350$ hmmm not too bad!


No doubt Kev you need all the help you can get just like one of those bugs that gets flipped on its back and it can't get flipped back over. Don't worry you will be seeing me soon enough well at least when I pass you I will wave.

Thanks Tim,

That is exactly the info I wanted to hear! I can't wait to come up to Tacoma when I do get a kit so I can hit some walls and test the durability just kidding. I have not ordered yet but I do have a MP9 kit that needs some building. It sure is going to be nice to have some new rides this coming year.

KR145

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Nope,didnt lap me there,I am not fast enough to be in the ECT.IF I was there,I would heve been lapped I am sure.I was just giving an ol' nitro racing buddy a hard time about getting an electric buggy.

Pat, MP9 eh?Sweet....
I am ready for some nitro off road my self in the Great Outdoors.

motomanpat

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I thought I would give the MP9 a try and see how different it is from the Hyper I am with you on the being lapped thing but hey I guess that means we could race together and be on the same lap Oh ya you are fast enough to run in the ECT

Exterminator

Here's something for the RB-5.
The Tebo set up has a whole lot of onpower steering. This can make it drive loose when getting onpower. one option to mellow this out is to go to 30deg front block and take the shims on the front bulkhead ballstud down to 1mm. This seems to be better balance turning in and coming out of the corners when using panther switch fronts.

If you use the panther rib front's stay with the 25 Deg block due to those tires having a bit more push onpower.

MIKESRCSTORE

WELL PAT

you have had the mp9 for 14 day s is it built as of today ???

where are we in the built 2009 it is nothing like a ofna hyper 8 LOL

MIKE

mkdut

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Tim what gearing are you running for a 10.5 in the ZX-5? I was thinking a 23 or 24 pinion with a 78 spur.

w-fly

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Tom, here what you've been waiting for!

Saw this on the RB5 post:
http://www.redrc.net/2009/02/kyosho-...b5-sp-edition/