RB5 Mid Custom Special - Page 10

Fabs · #**181** 18-04-2010

Hi guys,

First time on dirt today. Wait, I thought it was supposed to be grass? Oh yeah it was grass, for a minute then it was clear that dirt was taking precedence... On the wrong tyres...

Anyway, up until round 3 (included) out of 4, car was good, maybe a bit tricly on the dirt but I found out you could make up a lot of time by keeping very close to the apex where there was still grass with no holes (with dirt in them instead of grass).

Then found out in round 4 that there wasn't anymore grass to be found there and found myself with a car that had no rear end grip (spikes don't work on dirt). Made big setup adjustments for the finals and they paid off as I was back on a decent pace, even though I could have still done with a touch more traction.

No breakages to report, the molded gearbox (repaired from the last race with superglue !) held up well in the heat and the 6 minutes final. Still want to test a different material for them however.

smokes · #**182** 19-04-2010

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Originally Posted by Fabs

Hi guys,

No breakages to report, the molded gearbox (repaired from the last race with superglue !) held up well in the heat and the 6 minutes final. Still want to test a different material for them however.

What no duct tape !!!!

Lowie · #**183** 23-04-2010

say, Fabian, you told me once that you will have setup-sheets available for the mid-car.
Do you have any idea yet where we will be able to find those?
blanc, but also std-setups for astro, dirt, clay, indoor, ...

Fabs · #**184** 23-04-2010

In a few days I think, it's not up to me, Arn0 is making the editable sheet, and he's a bit busy with other stuff, but it'll be there before the cars are ready so you can set your cars up!

Fabs · #**185** 24-04-2010

Quick peek...

paulc · #**186** 24-04-2010

good work on the set up sets just need the car now possibly be ready for the next national at RHR on the 8th may ?

what differance doe's changing the shock tops make ?

paul

Fabs · #**187** 24-04-2010

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Originally Posted by paulc

good work on the set up sets just need the car now possibly be ready for the next national at RHR on the 8th may ?

what differance doe's changing the shock tops make ?

paul

Hi Paul,

Unfortunately I can't see them being done for RHR, the gearbox needs more testing, but I'm hopeful it'll be done by the end of may.

Shock tops change the shock length a little.

Fabs · #**188** 26-04-2010

Setup sheet is now online.

http://www.petitrc.com/setup/kyosho/...imaRB5MCS.html

I'll put some basic setups on there soon so you guys will have starting points.

Fab

Fabs · #**189** 30-04-2010

Hi all,

Just got word that the aluminium parts will be ready for anodising early next week.

Also, the c/f parts are being made as we speak and should be ready in 10 days at most.

So after that it'll just be the gearboxes that'll need doing and then the kits will be ready for you all to hit the track with !

paulc · #**190** 30-04-2010

Wooo good work fabs looking good for end of may then

Paul

Fabs · #**191** 30-04-2010

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Originally Posted by paulc

Wooo good work fabs looking good for end of may then

Paul

I'd say so yes, we're still at the mercy of a sub-contractor making stuff in his own time, but since the ally bits pretty much only need anodising now and I was quoted 5 days for that, we should be fine.

I'm happy with the gearboxes now but they've been moving premises so need to get back up to speed, and they need to make one modification to the mold (that's only to allow them to get better yeld on production, it won't influence anything else). I'd say the gearboxes will be the last thing ready, which isn't a surprise given they've always been the tricky part.

Lowie · #**192** 08-05-2010

about the body,
you said that the kit would include all nescesary parts, so I guess there also will be a body provided ...
but could you point me out (again) what body it will be?
Wasn't it gonna be the latest Phat Bodies X6 Zen-body?(http://phatbodies.bigcartel.com/prod...zen-shell-wing)

I'm thinking of allready ordering one and painting it to have it ready.

Fabs · #**193** 13-05-2010

Hey guys,

Quick update: parts are finished machining and the ally ones are going to the anodisers tomorrow.

On the down side, due to unforeseen circumstances (I won't have a car!) I'm not gonna be able to come up and send the cars out before after the 2nd.

I know this will make it short for those of you wanting to race it at the EPR national, but I really don't have a choice in the matter.

I'll try to do the best I can to have the cars sent out asap, but there's also another issue which is that I'm supposed to be racing at the oOple race, but can't really stay for 2 weeks!

Lowie · #**194** 13-05-2010

on the pro side, you might nevertheless be able to ship the kits for the continent

Also, Fabs, thx for the tips about the shell.
I contacted Phat Bodies as you instructed me and if all is well, I have two bodies shipped as we speak.

I'll get my paintbrush ready again.

Fabs · #**195** 13-05-2010

I'm not sure what you mean...

I'm not going to be able to pick the parts up from Paris, they're being made in Sheffield. I have to come back to the UK to pick them up and ship them...