rb5 mid-motor jap manufacturer
 

came across some interesting pics in petit RC (altho' i don't read french) and ended up in a jap website that's selling what-seems-to-be moulded rb5 mid-motor chassis :woot:

they look absolutely wicked:

http://www.spiral-rcwebshop.com/asp/...780101G1B00135

some pics here:

http://motogo-rc.blog.ocn.ne.jp/phot...19/tonton1.jpg

http://www.spiral-rcwebshop.com/soap...00135/LL/5.JPG

does anyone read japanese? who makes these beauties?

Not molded there alloy ,google translation if that helps CLICKY

It will be about 170 pounds.

Just been looking at the manual ....

First impressions

a) it's a 3 gear transmission :(
b) it's not as robustly designed as Fabs version
c) it's going to be well over £200 when shipped with duty
d) doubt many people will be running one in the UK / Europe so will struggle with set-up help (nothing new for us Kyosho fans)

Like the idea but if it was me I'd be pestering Fabs for a place on his waiting list.

I have my own ideas regarding a mid-motor RB5 ... think CR2 with Kyosho bits bolted on then your getting very close ;)

I just emailed them. I want one of these. The RB5 got a lot of rear traction already and I don't think the position of the motor will affect the performance that much. Mr Pink on this forum has got his home made version that way and it runs just beautifully on both gravel and grass/turf.
I let you know how it goes if anyone is interested:thumbsup:.
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Speak to Fabs .... his version is apparently VERY good on european style tracks ... I've spoken to a driver of note who has run it and he rates it very highly!!!

Yes, I will mail him also. This product is all finished and if Fabs is soon to be released, perhaps that would be more interesting.
Like the aluminium housing and saddlepack config on the Japanese version tough.

Me like!

I noticed the first buggy on the right row looks like a Durango inspired Lazer ZX5 FS...

you may regret running a mid motor mount that is NOT a 4 gear transmission.

The losi has the most rear traction of all 2wd cars, and in mid mount configuration, it is a handful to drive on all but the highest traction tracks. Even with alot of weight added towards the rear of the car!

you NEED a 4 gear transmission.....period!

I hear you!

I am friends with the guy who invented the diffcover for the Tamiya TRF 511/501. He is a real ace when it comes to construction. He can easily scan the inside of a gearbox for an example and get all the measurements etc. Have CNC connections as well. We spoke about it and it is possible. We are going to do do this our self with some small ideas of our own.
4 gear transmission, Easy access diff! Minimum use of parts and built in weight. Strictly lipo ready. No need for compromises with old nimh cells.

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