RB5 Build Tips

[jim76]

I've just ordered an RB5 so i thought i would start a thread to pick peoples brains for anything they have altered on their cars to improve them.

After speaking to a friend i've got a couple already;

1 - replace the diff balls with ceramics (a given as i own a ZX5!)

2 - replace certain ball studs such as the rear inboard camber link with balls that have a hex driver head, so they can be changed with a ball head allen driver to save taking the rear end off each time you want to alter the location!

3 - lead in the front to help with on power under steer (cheers Stu!)

any other tips?

[alrg500]

Jim, my tip is to buy your B4 back.

[jim76]

Originally Posted by alrg500

Jim, my tip is to buy your B4 back.

everyones a comedian!! Although it did go well at the weekend, well happy with B2.

Waynes tip was read the manual - ta for that!

[KyoshoK]

2 - replace certain ball studs such as the rear inboard camber link with balls that have a hex driver head, so they can be changed with a ball head allen driver to save taking the rear end off each time you want to alter the location!

you got a part number for this part?

[jim76]

no i don't sorry. I was going to use balls and cups from a different car as i'm not sure if Kyosho do these. The HPI cyclone ones have a hex driver head, i just need to check the threads are long enough.

Anyone know of an online RB5 manual anywhere?
cheers

[Colinevan]

When building the slipper, make sure you squash the spring tightly as i built mine without squashing the spring in the hope that the tension on the nut would suffice.

This weekend i went to back the slipper off as the car is loveing to wheelie and the nut is that far back that the nyloc nut is almost off the threads lol. i only noticed as the little pop off cover wouldnt even sit on the spur gear cover as the nut was in its way lol.

Col.

[shinytopman]

Originally Posted by jim76

Anyone know of an online RB5 manual anywhere?

http://www.oople.com/downloads/rb5-manual.pdf

hth

[hickston]

Originally Posted by KyoshoK

you got a part number for this part?

Losi xxx-cr ballstuds have the hex on the top

.215” Standard Neck HD (A6025)
1/4” Standard Neck HD (A6026)

3/8” Standard Neck HD (A6027)
.345 Short Neck HD (A6029)

you can also get the nice Ti ones for approx £9 for 2

Stu

[johnnyboy]

Ti turnbuckles - stock ones bend easy. I used Lunsford B4 ones.

Stock Diff balls are better quality than the ZX5 ones. but if you are building it up and have ceramics handy....

Be careful with the ball studs and end caps as the RB5 uses a bigger sized ball stud

Proline rear axle conversion if you are coming off a Losi or B4 and have a ton of wheels aready.

Pick up some extra Blue spacers and you can use them to replace some of the plastic ones in the kit.

[MK999]

Originally Posted by alrg500

Jim, my tip is to buy your B4 back.

No chance !