RB5 SP2 Spare parts to keep stocked

[slow coach]

Ok fellas just got hold of a fairly good nick RB5 SP2 want to know whats the best stuff to have in the parts box and what if anything needs upgrading.

Also whats a good starting point set up wise for Dirt tracks bit bumpy a couple of medium sized jumps and a bit loose on top.

last question wheres the best place for RB5 spares in the UK or anywhere for that matter but UK first choice.

Cheers Jason

[carlin]

Hi Buddy,

For spares can only say PBM racing or JE Spares either one best place.

I dont know of any other model shop that supports Kyosho as good as these two tbh.

Keeping spares in your box -

wishbones front/rear
front shock tower
spare slipper pads/spur gear

Thats all i have got in my box but i aint planning to break anything Also i havent been running mine long enough to need any spares just yet

[tsan]

In the 2 years I've been running mine, the 4 most common things that break on my RB5:

1) Shock tops (the black/plastic eyelet things)
2) T-plates
3) Rear uprights
4) Front bulkhead

Also, having some extra gears on hand is a good idea too.

[RogerM]

tsan you must be hard on cars mate .... RB5 is bomb proof!

I also defy anybody to break the kit front tower ... I know somebody who has done a rear but never a front!

As Carlin said, wishbones, front steering parts, rear uprights (unless you upgrade to 516-0s ... love to see you break those and a set of front shock shafts for other people driving into you (although probably not a problem until next years F3s )


Kyosho cars are easily the strongest out there at the moment IMHO.

[slow coach]

still wondering whats set up would be good for dirt.

JE spares dont list the RB5 at all

PBM how do you order online ??

MK racing i had heard would be stocking but nothing yet


have got a little bit of time still before next race so can wait a little bit got to install all the electrics and things anyway.

also anyone know who might stock some losi ifmat studs or step pins

cheers jason

[RogerM]

Firstly if you ring or e-mail JE Spares (might be worth asking for Ryan to all the guys know Kyosho stuff fairly well) with your requirements and I am 100% positive they will do everything they can to help you.
I believe that they order from Kyosho most weeks so if they haven't got it in the shop it shouldn't take much longer to get hold of it.

When I last chatted with Ryan he had just got back from a holiday and was about to get cracking on listing up the RB5 stuff but you know what it's like when you get back to work after a few weeks off I'm sure


I have a question for you though .. where are you finding a dirt track to race on????

[tsan]

Originally Posted by RogerM

tsan you must be hard on cars mate .... RB5 is bomb proof!

Saying I'm hard on cars is a bit of an understatement!
If there's a triple/quad jump, I'll go for it even if I know I shouldn't.

[RogerM]

Originally Posted by tsan

Saying I'm hard on cars is a bit of an understatement!
If there's a triple/quad jump, I'll go for it even if I know I shouldn't.

lol ... your sure driving the right cars then, bet your loving the way the FS flys.
Last time I had a model fly that nicely it was also a Kyosho ... a Concept DX helicopter