Rb6 build help please.

[crewdy]

Hi there. Just finishing up building my rb6. Some confusing bits in the build manual but overall seems a very nice kit. Got to mounting the shocks and the plastic shock ball that goes into the top of the shock seems too small. Am I missing something? I have mounted them for now and they are not going to fall off but seems strange that they aren't snug.

Also are there any specific parts to thread lock do I need to rebuild the drive shafts? With thread-lock. Strange they don't have plastic collars on to stop the pin coming out.

Thanks for your help.

[JustARcFan]

Hi,

For the shock ball they are as you said a bit small but just nip the nut a bit harder as you would normally do. Like this the plastic shock ball compresses a bit and it's fine.

CVD's are perfect as kit, no need for a rebuilt with thread lock.

[crewdy]

Thanks for your help. Feel better now thought I was missing parts.

[h0m3sy]

I just finished mine yesterday and I was exactly the same, thought the shock ball was too small, but as stated, just nipped it up and it was all good . The car feels really good.

[bigred5765]

don't over tighten them as it will stiffen them up to much and ruin your handling

[crewdy]

Nipped them up but can't go too tight as it will strip the plastic nut. On page 13 of the build manual number 4. Has everyone used both shims 0.5 mm and 1.0 mm? Iv just put 1 to build but wasn't sure if I need both.

I also read somewhere that page 12 no3 the bulkhead should go opposite with the 30 facing forwards instead of the 25 as manual shows?

Page 12 again number 2 'steering wiper' does the arrow go underneath facing forwards? The part that connects the arms together looks different in all 3 pictures. Not sure if mine is correct way around?

I have come to the conclusion that if I build another kyosho I use a large table and lay every part out before I start so I can see everything in front of me. Seemed to be digging around all bags trying to find screws etc. even though it does say the bag numbers on each section.

Help appreciated.

[Rich D]

Originally Posted by crewdy

Nipped them up but can't go too tight as it will strip the plastic nut.

I used some 3mm alu locking nuts here, make sure you dont do them silly tight. The shock needs to be able to pivot under its own weight.

On page 13 of the build manual number 4. Has everyone used both shims 0.5 mm and 1.0 mm? Iv just put 1 to build but wasn't sure if I need both.

Ive used just the 1 too, difference between 1 both or none will be minimal

I also read somewhere that page 12 no3 the bulkhead should go opposite with the 30 facing forwards instead of the 25 as manual shows?

Depends on the track but less caster means more steering. Ive only ran mine twice but find that there splenty of front end so try 30 first. 30 towards the front is 30 degrees caster, 25 is 25 degrees

Page 12 again number 2 'steering wiper' does the arrow go underneath facing forwards? The part that connects the arms together looks different in all 3 pictures. Not sure if mine is correct way around?

Not sure what you mean here but the steering bridge is a comon part that breaks. See the upgrade part from Exotek. I built mine from new with it.

I have come to the conclusion that if I build another kyosho I use a large table and lay every part out before I start so I can see everything in front of me. Seemed to be digging around all bags trying to find screws etc. even though it does say the bag numbers on each section.

Yeah, i found the same, ended up emptying all the parts onto a tray !

Help appreciated.

See above

[shark]

Same as above with mine and its mint

[crewdy]

Thanks Rich. What shock oil are people using in the kyosho shocks?

[Rich D]

Originally Posted by crewdy

Thanks Rich. What shock oil are people using in the kyosho shocks?

http://www.petitrc.com/setup/kyosho/...UltimaRB6.html

Have a look here. Oil depends on the surface you're racing on.

[jonathan may]

i have a little problem cant seem to get very much steering lock .

[h0m3sy]

Have you set your Tx end points and steering rate correctly? Can you post a pic of the front end of your car showing the problem?

[bigred5765]

Originally Posted by jonathan may

i have a little problem cant seem to get very much steering lock .

did u grind away the underside of the front bulk head as per instruction sheet

[InsideLineModels]

Originally Posted by jonathan may

i have a little problem cant seem to get very much steering lock .

Make sure you haven't assembled the steering rack upside down.

Kev

[jonathan may]

is the manual right about what way the rear wishbone go for mid motor my 2 shock mounting holes are facing forward is this right

[RudeTony]

Originally Posted by jonathan may

is the manual right about what way the rear wishbone go for mid motor my 2 shock mounting holes are facing forward is this right

They go either way. The single hole is right in the middle of the 2 hole side. 3 points to mount but has to be flipped to get all 3