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KYOSHO
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zx5 fs2
Has anyone got one? Is it any good?
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I am running the FS2 parts on my FS. Have been getting quicker with it and the car is very good when it is in the setup window for the given track. I am running without extra weight on the car with LiPo's so it is a good sign.
Last weekend I managed FTD in the 3rd final and the fastest I have been at that track. It was an Astro track and I ran a setup I found on pettitrc and tweaked it slightly for the bumps we have. Very pleased so far. |
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What parts do you need to upgrade?
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the only parts i can think of are the ally rear hubs but they are not a must oh and you could put some ally wheel hexs on and ceramic diff balls with the fs2 you get all the ally hinge pin holders with the kit and on mine ive also added the ally chassis brace
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Middle Suspension Arm Set (KYOUM521) Rear Hub Type-B Off -4.7 (RB5) (2) (KYOUM519) Kyosho 65.5mm Universal Swing Shaft (2) (KYOUM522) |
if you converting a mk1 fs youl also need some more of the long ball cups for the rear camber links because when you run the longest link on the rear with the new wishbones you dont get much thread into the ball cups
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Mmm thought he wanted asked what do i need to upgrade to the FS2 then he will need change rear over too
But it's people choices what they want to do. I've got most ofthe parts now just waiting for rear drive shafts |
Converting FS to FS2 is only the body, chassis and rear springs. The FS already had the RB5 mid arm conversion and all the other stuff listed in the marketing material. There were no alloy rear uprights. It seems that the marketing material refers to the difference between an SP and an FS2.
InfernosOnly has some good photos of the FS2 http://www.infernosonly.com/PhotoGal...PhotoNumber=11 |
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i have just finished building both the zx-5 fs-2 and the rb-5 sp-2
my first kyosho builds since the first lazer. i'am very impressed with the way they have gone together. i'am running the fs-2 on Saturday in a northeast regional. the track is all grass so does anyone have any good starting points? i'll post on how things go. |
You have a PM ;)
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So a new FS for circa £270 vs the FS2. What am I missing etc. Is there a night and day difference between the FS and FS2?
If I was to make the change it's got to be right. |
Hey Mike, performance wise I don't think you will notice anything between the FS/FS2. I can only comment on the FS2 as I've recently built and raced one and it really is an excellent chassis, I'm dead impressed at how well it worked out of the box and I'm excited to see what it can do with further setup!
If I'm right about the FS/FS2 being so similar then it's safe to say you'll love the standard FS. |
My FS1 is amazing and I don't want to change it (just yet), have run it at the last 5 off road rounds up here and TQ'd and won every A final on grass, it's such a nice car to drive.
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Also looking at the FS1, but ideally want the sealed chassis as we race outdoors in winter
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If you want selaed chassis you can just cut a B44 undertray to fit - my pal MattB did exactly that with no problem :thumbsup:
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What diff balls come with the FS / FS2 carbide I assume and any must do upgrades?
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Same size as Losi balls etc? |
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carbide balls will be the last thing on your mind if you get one of these beauties mike, you will wonder why you ever spent all that time and money chasing set up on your cat, i promise.:thumbsup:
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So to go FS2 or FS1 which can be had for £250?
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i went fs1, holes in chassis no problem, i used some nylon foam that we use on mx bikes under the batterys keeps everything clean, to be honest my fs in really new to me but what a difference from the cat, im not saying the cat is bad but i think maybe its a bit like marmite if you know what i mean, love or hate??. the fs1 is more than competetive, i was told to buy the rear adjustable wishbone hangers, i think they are 30 odd quid, makes adjusting the rear toe very easy tho. also the kit springs rear are quite stiff but other than that i have changed nothing, its great.
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It's the future I've tasted it :thumbsup: |
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Shame it's so far up north!
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:p Lol Mike i guess you cant make you mind up again
Either car you go for you wont be sorry, so much better to drive than the CAT too |
Really the FS2 is a a very small upgrade on the FS1.
as the FS1 is quite a bit cheaper i would highly recommend going for one before they are all gone. For the diff balls i have said before and i will say again. Use the standard balls to begin, you have paid for them so why not use them? They will be fine for ages ( i used them for 6 months) then when they get noisy just rebuild your diffs with Carbide balls ( i always use the kyosho ones as i know they work well), they dont wear the diff plates like ceramic balls do. I have never had to rebuild a diff on a car since i been doing this way for last 5 years. I do rebuild occasionly but i dont have too ;) but i do like to race on a budget :thumbsup: |
I raced at torch with Mike on Sunday last and had a chance to look at the fs2 in comparison to my fs1 and to honest apart from the chassis I really could not see the a difference. Maybe these new big bore shocks are worth upgrading to but the "new" fs2 doesn't seem much different than the old fs1 (not that this is a bad thing).
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Could anyone post a pic of FS2 viewed from below?
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Can tell I am very very impressed with that car. Filmed all the finals in the Swedish nationals this weekend and watch the Lazer and Ultimas in them;)
My Tube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/AshOFSweden |
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It really is the only open box-build-race what the team use car out there as far as i can tell :) |
I have had my original zx-5 now for 3+ years and it has served me well over that time ,so iam looking to change very soon, fs2 is my first choice but how does it perform compared to a cat sx2 or a b44 which is £100.00 or so cheaper .I do have stick packs so if i do go for the fs2 or b44 will have to change over to saddle packs Just thinking will the extra cash make it better than the schumaker or associated ?
thanks Farley:confused: |
From ZX-5 to FS is like light and day its such a better balanced car.
And some of your spares will still be useable. Its wrong me to comment on here about other cars. |
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