If it helps, I've recently changed from running a B4 (used one since it came out in, what, 2002?) to an RB5 and much prefer the Kyosho car. The B4 is agile and very fast, but only if you've got the skills to drive the wheels off it. I find the RB5 has a more forgiving nature and is easier for me to drive, that means I actually end up faster with it. When I found the limits of the B4, it would bite back and spin. The RB5 is more progressive and give enough warning to allow me to catch it before it spins - it has a more predictable rear end and I find the car is better balanced front to rear in terms of grip than the B4.
It's also very strong and has the best shocks I've used for along time. PM rogerm on here to get his setup - it just glides across bumps like they don't exist.
Stu Wood proved last year that with a good driver the RB5 is equal to anything else out there. The lack of support last year meant that finding a good setup was hard, that's all been sorted now and it's like the XX4 - needs minimal changes between tracks to get really dialled.
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