Kyosho Ultima

[ace028]

Hi, I'm new to this forum, I have some questions about my old kyosho ultima. I am wondering where I can get some wheels and tires that fit it? I googled it and came up with mixed results. Thanks, I am trying to restore it so that it runs again, it was my first car, its pretty thrashed, I have ca'd the cracks in the body, tho there are some chunks missing, and I painted the outside, so it looks a lot better then it use to, a new one is a lot of money. I will probably get a trinity monster motor and a cheap esc to power it, but it will probably do a lot of shelf time as I can't really find parts for it, only a few from kyosho. Thanks for your help, I have been lingering around for a few days and this forum seems pretty active and really cool.

[DCM]

that was the first 'new' car I ever bought!!! sweet

[Karl Marsden]

Hi Ace028,

I work for Kyosho UK, I don't spend a lot of time on forums but I just spotted your thread. We can see if Kyosho hold any stock for you. It's an old car, so don't hold your breath, but I have a few shops in the North that have old Kyosho spares and worth a phone callif we can't get new parts for you.

Regards
Karl Marsden
Kyosho UK

[ace028]

Hey, thanks, I live in the US. I thrashed on this car, I was like 7 when I got it, now I wish I would have been a little nicer to it. It would be fun to drive it again. I also need the shock clamps.

[Karl Marsden]

Originally Posted by ace028

Hey, thanks, I live in the US. I thrashed on this car, I was like 7 when I got it, now I wish I would have been a little nicer to it. It would be fun to drive it again. I also need the shock clamps.

your welcome, give the head office a shout in the US, we are here to help!

Karl Marsden
Kyosho Uk

[ace028]

Originally Posted by Karl Marsden

your welcome, give the head office a shout in the US, we are here to help!

Karl Marsden
Kyosho Uk

So they may have more parts then listed on the website?

[woOdy]

Originally Posted by Karl Marsden

Hi Ace028,

I work for Kyosho UK, I don't spend a lot of time on forums but I just spotted your thread. We can see if Kyosho hold any stock for you. It's an old car, so don't hold your breath, but I have a few shops in the North that have old Kyosho spares and worth a phone callif we can't get new parts for you.

Regards
Karl Marsden
Kyosho UK

A Karl. What about trying hard to get a TEAM for the UK this year?

[ace028]

I would love to get a new RB5, I have soo many projects and so little cash. I almost bought the lazer zx5, I wish I would have, I bought a T4 instead, intended to race where I live but its all 2wd trucks.

[Karl Marsden]

Originally Posted by woOdy

A Karl. What about trying hard to get a TEAM for the UK this year?

Hi Stu,

Good to hear from you again, just typed a reply and lost the page doh!

Basically, we are builing the future now as far as I can see. The RB5 is increasing in sales all the time, and at club/regional level appears to be reported as a safe, strong and easy to drive buggy over the B4.

Unfair to comment and not too important as long as it's a good alternative for the customer.

Ground up working close with shops is the best way for Kyosho in the UK. We support shops 100%, and I would personally like to see clubs and tracks on the increase with close support from the local shops around the country.

A team will happen I am sure, but right now the market and everyone is waiting for the NEW KYOSHO INFERNO MP9 (got to plug it) as this will be the first Race car to be launched from Kyosho sinse I joined.

My area is electric, so let's see what Worksop brings this winter, we are selling more RB5's all the time so I am confident we can start getting results at National level. It's winning at regional level now, and I did not expect that so soon, so one step at a time really.

Team oOple back on RB5's would be cool now we are moving forward in this area

Should see you at Worksop as I want to help, but you know where I am if you want to chew the fat.

Take it easy mate, and say hello to your dad for me.

Karl Marsden

[terry.sc]

The bodyshell, part number UM18, is still listed as available to order from Kyosho Europe, price is £18.10

As an alternative there is a replica Turbo Ultima body available here

The rear axles use standard 12mm hex drives, so a lot of wheels are available from Tamiya, Academy and Kyosho that will fit on there.

The front axles are the tricky ones, with the axle being 4mm. For my Ultima I use HPI front wheel adapters that let me use 4 x 8mm wheel bearings with Tamiya front wheels that have an 11mm hole.

Alternatively to use 5mm axles get the uprights and axles from the Tower Hobbies ST-15

To fit Associated or Losi front wheels replace the front axles with Kyosho Ultima RB axles, part numbers RS26 front wheel shaft and RS3 knuckle arm, changes the axles to US size which means the wheels and US size bearings will fit straight on.

If you need any spare wishbones and Kyosho have no more, then take a look at the Tower Hobbies ST-15 parts list as it uses identical wishbones and suspension mounts.

Shock clamps are very hard to come by and the correct ones are very expensive to buy. I use a set of shock clamps from a Kyosho Raider buggy. I picked up the complete buggy for less than the price of the Ultima shock rebuild kits, and the raider clamps are a much stronger design.

[ace028]

Thanks for that info! It is very helpfull.

[fugginmark]

Originally Posted by terry.sc

The bodyshell, part number UM18, is still listed as available to order from Kyosho Europe, price is £18.10

As an alternative there is a replica Turbo Ultima body available here

The rear axles use standard 12mm hex drives, so a lot of wheels are available from Tamiya, Academy and Kyosho that will fit on there.

The front axles are the tricky ones, with the axle being 4mm. For my Ultima I use HPI front wheel adapters that let me use 4 x 8mm wheel bearings with Tamiya front wheels that have an 11mm hole.

Alternatively to use 5mm axles get the uprights and axles from the Tower Hobbies ST-15

To fit Associated or Losi front wheels replace the front axles with Kyosho Ultima RB axles, part numbers RS26 front wheel shaft and RS3 knuckle arm, changes the axles to US size which means the wheels and US size bearings will fit straight on.

If you need any spare wishbones and Kyosho have no more, then take a look at the Tower Hobbies ST-15 parts list as it uses identical wishbones and suspension mounts.

Shock clamps are very hard to come by and the correct ones are very expensive to buy. I use a set of shock clamps from a Kyosho Raider buggy. I picked up the complete buggy for less than the price of the Ultima shock rebuild kits, and the raider clamps are a much stronger design.

I have been killing myself trying to find a bearing that will go into an HPI MT Mesh wheel and fit my vintage ultima front hub (imposable)