Kyosho RB6

[mikeyscott]

Originally Posted by SimonW

Anybody else noticed the 1 piece alloy top caps on the shocks?

Yup

Supposed to improve reaction speed which will be good.

[Chris-S]

Originally Posted by knighthawk

JE Spares are now taking Pre-Orders @£369.99

Prices seem to be going up and up
These are now appoarching 8th Scale Prices

Their 8th scale is quite a bit more expensive compared to the competition!
Kyosho MP9 = £640
Mugen MBX6 = £430

[arransmith27]

Originally Posted by Hobie

I am sorry but what about the price of a Vega, a DB1 or even a Centro ? 400, to 500 euros if you combine the original kit + the conversion ! So what is the problem with the RB6 retail price ?

we're probably not all as minted as you.

IMO (and a lot of others seem to agree) , 350 quid for a 2wd car is serious money

As much as i like the look of it, i'll be sticking with the x6

[Skye]

Originally Posted by Hobie

I am sorry but what about the price of a Vega, a DB1 or even a Centro ? 400, to 500 euros if you combine the original kit + the conversion ! So what is the problem with the RB6 retail price ?

The problem in my opinion is that you can get a Dex210 or Cougar SV2 for just about half the price. Whilst the Kyosho is sure to be a good car, I can't see it being so revolutionary that it justifies spending an extra £200 over the others I mention.

[Briangb]

Originally Posted by Hobie

I am sorry but what about the price of a Vega, a DB1 or even a Centro ? 400, to 500 euros if you combine the original kit + the conversion ! So what is the problem with the RB6 retail price ?

At last someone sees the point. While we can all have an opinion on what we feel the retail price should be, it is ,after all, only an opion!
Many of the comments seem to be from non Kyosho owners. Fine.
We all race to a budget, just like F1. It is just that some have bigger budgets than others. Me. Well. Currently if you cut me in half, it would say Kyosho all the way through, with a big bit of Rudebits added. Don't get me wrong, I have no commercial interest here. I am an RC and Technology fan, so appreciate well engineered kit. Do I have a ZX5-FS2? Yes.Do I have an MP9? Yes. Do I have an RB5 Vega.? Yes. Do i have a DB-1? Damn right I do. Will I be selling the DB-1 or Vega? Most definitely not. Will I be buying an RB6? Probably not. Not because I cannot. Just don't need one. Like everything in life. You pay your money and take your choice. Oh and by the way (Roger), I am currently considering the purchase of an Audi. Much prefer it to the Kia. Nothing to do with price. Just prefer it, the same way I prefer Kyosho to any others. I will happily pay the price if I want it.

[Si Coe]

The thing about conversions like the Vega, Centro, DB1 or best example of all the original X6 is that the real cost can be (slightly) hidden by buying in stages (donor then conversion). In fact, the original theory behind the X6 was that you already had the B4 you were going to convert, or at least got a cheap used car. It was only when people started buying mint FT's that the cost skyrocketed.

But thats the irony here. An X6^2 complete car is £300, and converting an FT even more. For years X-Factory dominated 2wd, the X6 was THE car to have, and yet now you can get and compete with £200 Durangos, Schumachers and Losi's.

Just because the latest 'must have' car is pricy doesn't actually mean all 2wds will shoot up in price. Incidentally the X6 remains competitive against the whole crop of current 2wds, so its unlikely the RB6 will make your cheaper 210s, SV2s or 22s obsolete either.

[TARTMAN]

The new RB6 looks great. But at the rrp around £350 to £400, its to pricey imho...........
Kyosho, as always, make awsome cars, strong, fast, handle well etc etc. But they do come at a premium.

There is plenty of choice, the SV2, 22, 210 201 etc etc, then the db1/vega/centro etc etc.....

Its all a matter of choice, and we make the choice to suit our budget, needs, desires and the like......

I desire a DB1, and the RB6....... but my budget needs me to stick with the 22..............
I am looking forward to seeing how this RB6 performes against the DB1 in similar hands thou. the top boys and the rest of us.

Althou, i do have 2 x 22's, so maybe selling them both and getting a RB6 might be an option........... hmmmmmmmm

[mikeyscott]

Originally Posted by TARTMAN

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Althou, i do have 2 x 22's, so maybe selling them both and getting a RB6 might be an option........... hmmmmmmmm

That would be my plan dude

[RobW]

Think I'll wait until see one on the track - might be rubbish

No problem with a £350 kit if it does not need huge amounts spent on it to get it running competitively.

Rob

[reg]

Does it come with ali hinge pin holders?

[mikeyscott]

Originally Posted by RobW

Think I'll wait until see one on the track - might be rubbish

No problem with a £350 kit if it does not need huge amounts spent on it to get it running competitively.

Rob

Yup and there will be a few at TORCH.

Awesome result for db1 yesterday, let's not forget that either

[DaSloth]

Originally Posted by reg

Does it come with ali hinge pin holders?

Looking at the rear suspension shots, the back holder appears to be plastic. not ure about the front one though.

[steveproracing]

is it just me or is this car produced and designed by the same company that produced the tlr22?

its just like a 22 with allthe problematic bits sorted. just look how all the parts fit together. how all ythe parts are shaped. it must be the same design team!!


1 question though
Tlr22........£190
Rb6 £350-400

why so much extra?????

[Naushad]

My thoughts exactly!

Originally Posted by steveproracing

is it just me or is this car produced and designed by the same company that produced the tlr22?

its just like a 22 with allthe problematic bits sorted. just look how all the parts fit together. how all ythe parts are shaped. it must be the same design team!!


1 question though
Tlr22........£190
Rb6 £350-400

why so much extra?????

[mikeyscott]

Bothered about the price, don't buy one. Market has plenty of options.

[MikePimlott]

Originally Posted by steveproracing

is it just me or is this car produced and designed by the same company that produced the tlr22?

Originally Posted by MikePimlott

Teabag must have liked the 22, he made kyosho make one

It does look very similar to a Losi 22.

But knowing kyosho it will probably last twice as long as a 22, thats why its twice as much

[Moose]

Nobody has the car jet, talked to a team driver this week and he just told me he has no idea what the car will be like, this is a very good description It might be car better than other cars but might aswell be not.

[discothesnake]

Originally Posted by Darren Boyle

The VAT on £300 alone would be £60, then import around £9 "if" it had not been factored in, it will work out cheaper in the long run for anyone looking at getting one to source from one of the UK outlets when it arrives...

I bought a B-max4 II from Japan last year. The car was £270, postage was £54 and Import tax was £70! Buying from Japan is mental.

I would Definetly wait for UK suppliers to have stock.

[andys]

Originally Posted by steveproracing

is it just me or is this car produced and designed by the same company that produced the tlr22?

its just like a 22 with allthe problematic bits sorted. just look how all the parts fit together. how all ythe parts are shaped. it must be the same design team!!


1 question though
Tlr22........£190
Rb6 £350-400

why so much extra?????

Good point Steve.
I do question all the people who say Kyosho is 'higher quality'
Most modern kits seem well engineered / designed - breaking a part for me is a rareity these days.

Also - I'm told by reliable sources that the same company / companies make most of the cars these days anyway - wouldn't be surprised if the Kyosho parts are made in the same factory as other kits parts....

Anyway - it's too expensive - Kyosho fans will buy it - but I for one won't on principle as I don't see the value in it for the cost over say a Durango 210.

[knighthawk]

Originally Posted by andys

Good point Steve.
I do question all the people who say Kyosho is 'higher quality'
Most modern kits seem well engineered / designed - breaking a part for me is a rareity these days.

Also - I'm told be reliable sources that the same company / companies make most of the cars these days anyway - wouldn't be surprised if the Kyosho parts are made in the same factory as other kits parts....

Anyway - it's too expensive - Kyosho fans will buy it - but I for one won't on principle as I don't see the value in it for the cost over say a Durango 210.

+1
I like the look of the car and the concept
The price is a major no no, even if i was a fan of Kyosho