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Turn your RB5 into a RB5 SP Edition
How to turn your RB5 into a RB5 SP Edition
1. LA218 Front & Rear Wheel Hex's (4pcs.) x1
2. LA247 Complete Down-force Wing Set (3pcs.) x1
3. LAW39... (read more)
Rock Force 2.2 Q&A
Q: What kind of radio system is recommended?
A: Any standard 2 channel radio system will be appropriate if you do not plan on using the optional Rear Disconnect System or 4WD unit. If you do plan on using these optional features we recommend getting a radio system that has a... (read more)
V1RRR - Mounting a Lola Body
In order to mount a Lola body onto the V1RRR, you will need to modify the front mount on your car. The front mount can be modified by purchasing a new part. Part #: VZ244 Wide Bumper set. For the rear, the standard body mount will not to be replaced,... (read more)
Evola 2005 - Comprehensive Setup Suggestions From Josh Cyrul
Front-End:
Front Shock Pistions - Usually we always use 1.2mm x 1 hole front pistons. 1.1mm x 1 will take away steering, 1.3mm x 1 will add steering but most of the time, the car gets really really twitchy on the straight.
Front Shock Diaphrams - This depends on the traction of... (read more)
Half 8 Mini Inferno Wheel Trick
On the Mini Inferno 777's, over tightening the wheels can cause them to bind against the hub and bearing. It is easy to over tighten the wheel nuts thus distorting the plastic drive hex which causes this problem. To remove any slop that might develop and to eliminate any binding... (read more)
Throttle fail-safe trick
Racing regulations require a throttle return on all nitro powered vehicles. It also just makes good sense to have some form of protection from a runaway in case of a mechanical or battery failure. Almost everything has been tried in the past to close the carburetor. From large bulky rubber... (read more)
Fuel tank lid opener trick (shorten your pit stops)
1/8th scale buggies need a way to easily open the fuel tank without taking the body off during a pit stop. Although a straight zip tie can be used to open the tank, a loop is faster and easier to use during a pit stop. Simply make the loop size... (read more)
Keep your fuel line attached under all conditions
Keeping fuel line attached to where you want it can sometimes be a problem. Nitro fuel contains oils and once the fittings get a coat on them the fuel line is more likely to get pulled or fall off under the rigors of racing. Zip ties have been used in... (read more)
Proper installation of captured ball ends
Have you ever noticed when assembling captured Ball Ends that sometimes the pivot balls just don't seem to want to snap in as easily as they should? Some snap right in and others seem to put up a fight? The reason is that Kyosho captured ball ends are all made... (read more)
Upgrading Your RB-5 to the Mid-Arm Conversion
To upgrade your RB-5 to run the latest mid-arm conversion setup, you will need the following parts:
LA243 - This comes with a front and rear arm. You only want the rear arm. So the customer will have to buy 2 of these.
LA232 - This comes with 2 complete dogbone and... (read more)
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