Show us your Kyosho RudeBits DB1

[mikeyscott]

So those that have purchased, get building and get posting pics :thumbsup:

[RogerM]

Beeping hell Mikey, most people's posties won't have been yet let alone folks having time to build them!!!

I'm in no hurry, no chance to run mine till June 6th anyway :(

[mikeyscott]

Half built last night :D

[Scotty]

Well here's mine ready to go. :thumbsup: :p

[cigbunt]

where can i find the comprehensive list of the parts needed?

[mattybucks]

Well here's mine ready to go. :thumbsup: :p

We have race footage :thumbsup: Click HERE (http://www.telstar-racing.co.uk/events/club-night-footage-16-may-2012/)

[RogerM]

Looks like some peoples posties must have fast vans!! LOL

[RogerM]

where can i find the comprehensive list of the parts needed?

e-mail Tony / RudeBits, they provide it on reciept of order.

Basically it's the rear end of the Lazer, front end of the RB5, a couple of modded transmission parts (modifications included in the conversion kit process), the conversion kit and a few bits of hardware (just screws mainly).

As I say, Tony will sort you out with all the info you need.

[Pedros20]

Looks like some peoples posties must have fast vans!! LOL

My postie was very fast, so fast that I've missed him! Gutted!
Got to wait til tomorrow now. :cry:

[Andyp]

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/2244/002eof.jpg
By andypearson (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/andypearson) at 2012-05-18

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/2236/004dpb.jpg
By andypearson (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/andypearson) at 2012-05-18

[InsideLineModels]

Looks good Andy!

If anyone needs the list of parts I also have them so feel free to contact us if you wish. There is a complete list, and also a front end list which is useful if you are converting a 4wd.

[InsideLineModels]

Here's mine :)

http://www.the-pred.co.uk/pictures/Kyosho/Cars/image%203.jpg

[lordnikon]

Look like they are runnign + camber on the rear wheels ......... :confused:

[InsideLineModels]

Nope, well mind definately isn't.

[mikeyscott]

Great build. Going to re check diff as can't get it how I want.

Electrics def a tekin car if using a 451 Sanwa RX. Been fiddle with Orion r10.

Second shell at painters.

Others like it, bit nervous as first race could be the regional on Sunday!

[tomtom]

Pix Mickey !

Mine should be home soon :thumbsup:

[Scotty]

Great build.

Electrics def a tekin car if using a 451 Sanwa RX.

Running Orca Ver 2 and still loads of room. :thumbsup::D

[lcpvcce]

I am still awaiting......................:(

[mikeyscott]

Running Orca Ver 2 and still loads of room. :thumbsup::D

Yes but you are running the spektrum I sold you :)

I'll get it all in, I was never any good at letting string my kit in lol

[Pedros20]

Made a start on mine this morning & have to say so far im very impressed, builds up very nicely :thumbsup:

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr33/pedros20/010-1.jpg

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr33/pedros20/011-2.jpg

[mikeyscott]

Ran well at the weekend :) but I didn't lol

LMR to be cut at some point

Proper shell away to be painted :D and undertray to be mounted soon.

Rebuild of shocks with Core RC oils and rebuild of diff with some RudeBits balls :)

Now I can rebuild my spare lazer with the parts I have left over :D

[lcpvcce]

I got it today HAHAHAHA....:lol:
many thanks to Tony................. :thumbsup:

[Adam F]

Heres mine.. just need paint now... :thumbsup:

[mikeyscott]

V nice.

Post so off shell pics ;)

[njc11]

Finally finished building, and installing the electrics.

Have temporary motor in at the moment, just waiting on the VST 7.5 to come back into stock..

Only difference to others ive seen, im running with Big Bores, plus ive flipped the rear tower assembley round... it gives better clearance and shock position in my opinion..

[njc11]

A couple more pics...

Im just waiting on my bodyshell, which should be with me this week

Looking forward to giving it a run... cheers to Tony, Dave and Kev for help, pointers and of course the car!

:thumbsup:

[Andyp]

Good idea on the rear shack mount Nic, I only have BB's too and as you say clearance is a little tight, I will be trying that.

[Adam F]

Just a word of warning...I managed to snap the rear tower mount on landing with it mounted backwards.. (Donor had been built incorrectly by previous owner)

Not sure if its directly linked, but there are lots of stress raisers on the front of the mount (rear when reversed), wheras the rear (front when reversed) has a big smooth radius and lots of material to keep it strong..

[njc11]

Hey, thanks for the pointers..

Ive run the shocks on the rear of my FS to try before and never had any issues with breakages.. fingers crossed it will be just fine :thumbsup:

[RogerM]

Looking good as always Nick.


I must admit that I just threw equipment in to mine as I pulled it out of the FS2 (didn't even desolder the motor wires) so there will be no pictures ... also ran it with the white overspray film as the colouring ;)

Car was great from the word go, once I'd worked out the equivelent oils in the AE range to what Kev runs that is (straight cst number comparison doesn't quite work)!

[adon30]

Car was great from the word go, once I'd worked out the equivelent oils in the AE range to what Kev runs that is (straight cst number comparison doesn't quite work)!

You should know that Rog. I have the same problem with your AE oil rates.

[mikeyscott]

Looking good as always Nick.


I must admit that I just threw equipment in to mine as I pulled it out of the FS2 (didn't even desolder the motor wires) so there will be no pictures ... also ran it with the white overspray film as the colouring ;)

Car was great from the word go, once I'd worked out the equivelent oils in the AE range to what Kev runs that is (straight cst number comparison doesn't quite work)!

Roger, just get some pics up ;)

[RogerM]

I can't mate ... not a clue how to get them small enough.
Also as a photographer I am about as much use as a chocolate fireguard!

Mine looks like yours, with a white body (inc windows) and wiring that looks like a blind bloke did it!!!
Will tidy it up when I pop the R10pro in before the weekend

[Rich D]

I can't mate ... not a clue how to get them small enough.
Also as a photographer I am about as much use as a chocolate fireguard!

Mine looks like yours, with a white body (inc windows) and wiring that looks like a blind bloke did it!!!
Will tidy it up when I pop the R10pro in before the weekend

You post up the info about diff height and driveshaft plunge and i`ll sort posting up your pics Roger ;)

[Pedros20]

Thought it was time to put up some pictures of my DB1 now its finished.
Awesome paint job by Mike at number 5 designs, Thanks again mate.

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr33/pedros20/011-2.jpg

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr33/pedros20/002-2.jpg

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr33/pedros20/003-1.jpg

Body off shot

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr33/pedros20/006-2.jpg

[tomtom]

Nice one ! :thumbsup:

Could you take a picture of the undertray installed and maybe explain how you installed it ?

Got mine but don't know how to secure it properly.

Thanks.

[mikeyscott]

V nice :)

[Adam F]

Nice one ! :thumbsup:

Could you take a picture of the undertray installed and maybe explain how you installed it ?

Got mine but don't know how to secure it properly.

Thanks.


Mine is held on by the rearmost front bulkhead screws and the rear gearbox screws the front just tucks under the front bumper..... so dead easy to remove but very secure.

[Pedros20]

That's exactly how I've fitted mine too.
Fitted it flush with front bumper.

[Briangb]

Thought it was time to put up some pictures of my DB1 now its finished.
Awesome paint job by Mike at number 5 designs, Thanks again mate.

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr33/pedros20/011-2.jpg

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr33/pedros20/002-2.jpg

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr33/pedros20/003-1.jpg

Body off shot

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr33/pedros20/006-2.jpg
Love it, Love it. Have to admit I did get a bit of a preview when Mike sent me a photo of my shells. Yours was in the front of the shot. I also think that the DB1 shell shape is one of the best at the moment. Very very pleased with the work Mike has done for me. Will try and post some piccies of mine when I get the chance.

[Pedros20]

Love it, Love it. Have to admit I did get a bit of a preview when Mike sent me a photo of my shells. Yours was in the front of the shot. I also think that the DB1 shell shape is one of the best at the moment. Very very pleased with the work Mike has done for me. Will try and post some piccies of mine when I get the chance.

Thanks for the kind words, yeah really pleased with the car & Mike's work.
Really finishes the car off!
Have you got a a db1 too?

[Briangb]

Hi. Yes, I do have a DB1. In fact my 'garage' looks decidedly similar to your 'K'
collection, but with the addition of an MP9.
The DB1 has still to have its maiden flight. Now that I have the shells back from Mike, I am ready to go. Unfortunately, not likely to be till 8th July at the
earliest. Need to be ready for Stotfold Regional on 22nd July.
Cheers, Brian

[Matt Butcher]

Heres mine that i finally finished today, Just hope it goes as well as my FS2 SP that i used for the first time yesterday :thumbsup:

[brooksy]

Very nice Matt. If it goes as well as it looks you'll be onto a winner!:thumbsup:

Must admit it is one of the best looking cars around at the moment.

Phill

[RudeTony]

There are some fine looking cars out there and that's for sure!!
I feel that I should build myself a new car as I am still running one of the prototypes.....I sort of feel jealous very I see all those lovely painted new cars - LOL

On the set up side of things please follow the set up sheet sent out as some cars are certainly not on that.....that doesn't sound right - LOL
The set up sheet is a great base set up so bare that in mind is what I mean - especially ride heights etc etc Obviously everyone is going to try their own thing and we want to know about that but remember the set up sheet is a great base.....Kev, Dave and i are on that set up more or less everywhere......

If you haven't got it - please email me tony@rudebits.net

Laters all

[mikeyscott]

Tony was that the car on your table yesterday?

Great looking car Matt, Stotfold Sunday?

Still waiting for my shell :(

[RudeTony]

Tony was that the car on your table yesterday?

Great looking car Matt, Stotfold Sunday?

Still waiting for my shell :(

Hi Mike
That car is reserved for a special Japanese chap :)
Shells in on Thursday

[Adam F]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/2e/Pat-Morita_(Karate_Kid).jpg/250px-Pat-Morita_(Karate_Kid).jpg

This chap?

[Rich D]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/2e/Pat-Morita_%28Karate_Kid%29.jpg/250px-Pat-Morita_%28Karate_Kid%29.jpg

This chap?

Miyagi San :thumbsup:

[Matt Butcher]

Tony was that the car on your table yesterday?

Great looking car Matt, Stotfold Sunday?

Still waiting for my shell :(


Hopefully! :)

[mikeyscott]

Hi Mike
That car is reserved for a special Japanese chap :)
Shells in on Thursday

Ok thanks mate. Hope John has time, otherwise rolling with the DHB special :)

[InsideLineModels]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/2e/Pat-Morita_(Karate_Kid).jpg/250px-Pat-Morita_(Karate_Kid).jpg

This chap?

:lol:

[MrMagoo]

Ok thanks mate. Hope John has time, otherwise rolling with the DHB special :)

Thursday's gonna be pushing it mate... but will see what I can do! If you're going to roll a DB1 you need quality paint to match:woot:

[RudeTony]

I'm not sure what sort of transmitter that chap is holding but its not him....well I think its not him anyways - LOL

[JustARcFan]

Are you guys running the car with an undertray on dry astro?

I prefer not to run an undertray so would like to know.

Cheers!

[RudeTony]

Are you guys running the car with an undertray on dry astro?

I prefer not to run an undertray so would like to know.

Cheers!

The majority of drivers do not run an undertray unless the weather is bad enough and they have to.
Kev and i run our trays above the chassis and simply tape the motor hole if its too wet.....some pics attached of Kevs car that I did for him at the last National (he is more than capable in doing himself of course but I think he was feeling lazy - LOL)

Hope the pics help you

http://www.rudebits.co.uk/images/0407.jpg

http://www.rudebits.co.uk/images/0408.jpg

http://www.rudebits.co.uk/images/0409.jpg

http://www.rudebits.co.uk/images/0411.jpg

http://www.rudebits.co.uk/images/0412.jpg

[mikeyscott]

Yup same as me :)

Kev appears to be missing two screws at the back...?

I got a 2nd undertray that I plan to use during winter.

[JustARcFan]

That was how I planned it to do.

Thanks

Looking forward receiving the kit. :thumbsup:

[RogerM]

I'm typically running mine with no tray, if the track is wet the full tray gets fitted under the chassis.

Was originally running the tray under to keep the chassis tip tip in case I ever sold it .... silly mistake ... why would you ever want to sell a DB1????? :thumbsup:

[tomtom]

Here is mine !

http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/389/dsc01440y.jpg

[styleone]

Heres mine that i finally finished today, Just hope it goes as well as my FS2 SP that i used for the first time yesterday :thumbsup:

Lovely DB1!! Buggy porn?!! lol

[JustARcFan]

Here is mine. :thumbsup:

[mikeyscott]

Another great looking car.

Very nice.

Orion kit too and ?

[JustARcFan]

Electronics are:

- Orion R10 Pro 2-3s esc
- LRP X20 7.5T motor
- Futaba BLS551 servo
- Speed Power lipo

Cheers

[Pedros20]

That looks stunning mate. Love the colour scheme. Very nice. :thumbsup:

[highlander]

here's mine
http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss12/leebennetts/CIMG3299.jpg
http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss12/leebennetts/CIMG3301.jpg

she's only one meet old and loviing it allready .. great car with great back up from Tony (RUDEBITS)

[mikeyscott]

Another super looking DB1.

[coleman758]

Thought I'd share mine too!!

http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af118/abodesofas/32816E90-2D2F-4A19-B55E-14E91F81523F-2505-0000025E377992C7.jpg

[mikeyscott]

Very, very nice. Perhaps should be a DB1 gallery on FB in the RudeBits group

[Matt Butcher]

What springs are you running on the front?

[mikeyscott]

What springs are you running on the front?

Look like Yokomo to me.

[coleman758]

My shock setup is as follows:

Front:
RB5 Top
Kit (1.3mm) 5-Hole Piston
Super Hard Orange Spring (XGS06)
40wt Losi
Long Ball End
Standard Shock Tower.

Rear:
RB5 Top
5-Hole X 1.4mm Piston
White Spring (XG012)
30wt Losi
Long Ball End

I also have a set of small bore shocks built, When I built the small bores up I set the car up with the small bores on one side & the big bores on the other. As a comparison the small shocks feel to react faster. the small bore shock feel ever so slightly softer too. but they feel pretty much the same to the touch.

I'm going to Bury tomorrow for some free practice, So i will get chance to test them both back too back.

[highlander]

My shock setup is as follows:

Front:
RB5 Top
Kit (1.3mm) 5-Hole Piston
Super Hard Orange Spring (XGS06)
40wt Losi
Long Ball End
Standard Shock Tower.

Rear:
RB5 Top
5-Hole X 1.4mm Piston
White Spring (XG012)
30wt Losi
Long Ball End

I also have a set of small bore shocks built, When I built the small bores up I set the car up with the small bores on one side & the big bores on the other. As a comparison the small shocks feel to react faster. the small bore shock feel ever so slightly softer too. but they feel pretty much the same to the touch.

I'm going to Bury tomorrow for some free practice, So i will get chance to test them both back too back.

i'd be intrested on how you get on ... keep us posted

[Raphalite]

Here is mine. :thumbsup:

Justarcfan,

Body shell paintwork is stunning, may I ask is it a personal creation or did you have it done professionally? If the later would you be willing to point me in their direction?

[JustARcFan]

I did chose the design/colors but Jon Miller did the superb paintjob.

You can find all the details on: http://www.rcsgraphicworx.com/

Thanks


Justarcfan,

Body shell paintwork is stunning, may I ask is it a personal creation or did you have it done professionally? If the later would you be willing to point me in their direction?

[focusmad]

Hi here is photo after a good weekend

[Matt Butcher]

Nice one Chris :thumbsup:

[coleman758]

Ran the DB1 indoors last night, runs really well with the big bores.
I found I was a little short of initial steering. But plenty mid corner.

I drooped down too one washer under the front inner ball stud.
And dropped a few teeth on the pinion, to a 24t

All I can say is the car was Awsome!! To say it was its dirt propped meeting I'm very impressed!!

[gixxer]

It's here just needs a spiffing paint job by Mr Bennetts
http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w436/gixxerjohn666/IMAG0114.jpg

[RogerM]

John, you will be needing MUCH less tire than that on the DB1 mate ... I'm not a fan of stagger ribs but ran them just about everywhere on the DB1.

[Paul Field]

Well done mate you've seen the light.

If you need any help with setup i'll be at Tivvy on Sunday.

Cheers:)

[gixxer]

John, you will be needing MUCH less tire than that on the DB1 mate ... I'm not a fan of stagger ribs but ran them just about everywhere on the DB1.

They were just some lazer ones I had kickin about for the piccy staggers cut staggers and wheels are in the post :)

[gixxer]

Well done mate you've seen the light.

If you need any help with setup i'll be at Tivvy on Sunday.

Cheers:)

Sadly I can't make it on sunday, first trip out will be torbay the following week any help will be much appreciated

I saw the light a while ago just the house beast wasn't so keen, just took a while to wear her down :lol:

[tomtom]

I would try Losi blue front spring Col, way better, especially steering.
I use the SB tower, didn't have the BB one.

Mine resting while our track is being rebuilt, please keep in mind you need to
race yours often or she will become damn rude :woot:
You'll be warned.

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/457/20120903165248.jpg

[Briangb]

I would try Losi blue front spring Col, way better, especially steering.
I use the SB tower, didn't have the BB one.

Mine resting while our track is being rebuilt, please keep in mind you need to
race yours often or she will become damn rude :woot:
You'll be warned.

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/457/20120903165248.jpg
Looks nice. Similar colours to mine, but different design.
Who did your stickers?

[NitroArgi]

Yeah who did the stickers? I could use some ORCA stickers cause the original are crap!

[tomtom]

kIFO

[RogerM]

TomTom - assume that if you are using the standard (non-WC) front tower you are using the tall (RB5 spec) shop tops but the standard (not long) lower rod ends! If you are using the longer rod ends you will have waaaaayyyyyyyy too much front droop and that might explain why your having to run such heavy front springs.

Just a thought :)

[coleman758]

I run the Normal front tower, small ball ends & Short caps.
After playing around with all 3 this seems to be the best.

Running BB shocks too, just dremel the edge of the tower for extra Clearence.

I run the car Sunday, on mildly bumpy astro.
All I can say is it was pretty near perfect.

[coleman758]

Also,
I run kit 5-hole pistons in the front, with 40wt Losi Oil, and Orange XG06 springs

[RogerM]

Sounds sensible to me Coleman :)

I prefered the longer caps but that is what makes the Kyosho stuff so brilliant ... however you want your car to feel ... they have a part for that ;)

[tomtom]

I tried a lots of things on the RB5 platform since the first Vega RB5.

Always found SB better until I tried those Losi front springs. These are quite hard and may be fine tuned but allow to keep fast direction changes and good steering.

I used RB5 long tops and short ballcups and checked I was about the same as SB. I also use 25mm screws on top to clear the tower (but bent some on hard floors).

More droop on the rear is better Roger ?

That might not be the best setup but it's mine and the car is totally dialed for my driving and that's something :woot:

[coleman758]

Everyone else's setup is abit immaterial,
If the car drives right for you, you have got the setup right!

[gixxer]

It's all ready to roll next sunday will be its first outing can't wait!


http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w436/gixxerjohn666/IMAG0118.jpg

[coleman758]

It's here just needs a spiffing paint job by Mr Bennetts
http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w436/gixxerjohn666/IMAG0114.jpg

They look like FS2 wheels?

[gixxer]

They look like FS2 wheels?

I Couldnt tell ya mate they came on a 2nd hand lazer bought

[coleman758]

Yep that would make sense, Get hold of some RB5 wheels, Cut the inner bead down, and run Low Profile cut staggers.

The car will be really bad with those on.

[gixxer]

See the second post down on tris page :drool:

[Honeybadger]

Here's my car ready for Southport. Going to try the small bores this time.

Excuse my rattle can paint job sitting next to Pedro's old FS2 shell. :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v397/Pau1/20120912_170201.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v397/Pau1/20120912_170008.jpg

[kek23k]

Slightly off-topic but loving the carbon fibre pit mat! :D:D:D

[Pedros20]

Here's my car ready for Southport. Going to try the small bores this time.

Excuse my rattle can paint job sitting next to Pedro's old FS2 shell. :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v397/Pau1/20120912_170201.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v397/Pau1/20120912_170008.jpg

Thought it was my old shell. Lol! Still looks nice though. :thumbsup:

[Honeybadger]

Thought it was my old shell. Lol! Still looks nice though. :thumbsup:

Your car was the reason I decided on returning to RC & Kyosho after my 18 year break. I love the shell.:thumbsup:

Slightly off-topic but loving the carbon fibre pit mat! :D:D:D

It's just a Hudy set up board with a wrap. ;)

[Neil Skull]

Love the paint job:D

[gixxer]

Ready to rumble big thanks to mr Bennetts for doin my shell in double quick time
http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w436/gixxerjohn666/IMAG0122.jpg

[mikeyscott]

TORCH GP car ;)

[JustARcFan]

Re-did the electrics and added some custom stickers :)

[Rich D]

Just finished my DB1, enjoyed the rebuild, its a really nice conversion.

Thanks to Kev at Insideline and to my other DB1 buddies who i have been pestering for info. Thanks also to Joo`s paint for the quick turn around on the shell.

Hope it drives as well as it looks !

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj305/D3URY/db11_zpsde623f17.jpg

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj305/D3URY/db12_zps341b7486.jpg

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj305/D3URY/db13_zps27a8cd5b.jpg

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj305/D3URY/db14_zps3d298d1f.jpg

[brooksy]

You running it on Saturday at west bridgford Rich?(weather dependent of course):cry:

I had a go with Pete's at RHR last summer on a Wednesday night and after about two laps I was hooked.......would be the two wheel drive of choice for me but unfortunately I can't afford one myself but I'm sure you'll love it.

Phill

[Rich D]

Hi Phil

Yes going to give it a go ! See you there fingers crossed. :)

Rich

[tomtom]

Nice one !

Since the rebuilt I've used mine a lot.

I would advise anyone running one to try a different front end at least once.
Let me explain: Most of us buildt it with a WC front end. This front end got the longer wishbones and shortest hinge pins holder. On the other hand original RB5 got the widest holder and shorter wishbones. SP in between and RB6 block may be of use too, a little wider than the WC.
To summarize what I felt, a shorter block with the same wheelbase (or almost) will be more agressive than a larger one.

Broke a WC 'bone, changed the whole front to RB5 and liked it a lot. It felt easier overall and more stable/less brutal. A bit less steering on tight section where the DB looks like a 1/12th turning but not much and was easier on power and on high speed corners entry. I have to work more on it and compare but it might be a nice setup tool to ease the car yet kept all its properties.

For grippy fingers like mine it might help when the car will be too on the edge without a huge setup change.

The chassis did rolled more side to side but safely and it was the longer block one. SP2 might a good in between choice (RB6+SP 'bones too).

On high grip dry astro I would maybe still use the WC.

[cornishboy176]

All ready to go, first meeting at Yatton Sunday!!

http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/polly176/5F5312A8-6698-4DEE-8317-A63D4B214412-4230-000002DF8CACF830.jpg

http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/polly176/32B89EBF-A8D9-417C-8AC8-8BD84EB581BC-4230-000002DF540DAE84.jpg

Thanks to Highlander and Gixxer, Cheers lads :thumbsup:

[jonathan may]

Very nice Ian. See you yatton on Sunday

[mikeyscott]

Great looking cars here, mines in process of a rebuild. Was going to be sold, but nope. I'd part with my RB6 first if I had to give up a 2WD car.

[RudeTony]

WOW!
It looks like I have to do a rebuilt on mine too now!
Looking very nice indeed gents.
Don't forget the set ups are posted on my site

:)

[Rich D]

Cheers fellas for the compliments and thanks to tomtom for that info.

Iain, what length rear shock bodies are you running to use that much preload on the rear springs ? You might need to check things there.

Learned a lot. Three different lengths of shock bodies, two different tops and three different lengths of eyelets just for the small bore shocks. Two different front towers, several different driveshafts too. It's a bit of a minefield if you aren't building from new yourself.

[cornishboy176]

I don't know when I get home later I will measure them all,I did think it was quite a lot of pre load

[Rich D]

I don't know when I get home later I will measure them all,I did think it was quite a lot of pre load

Ok. As I learned from tony, the bodies at the back should be 38mm. I'm not up to speed with all lengths of shock shaft available but the std length shaft for the 38mm bodies are the 50mm ones.

Also check your driveshafts. You should have 62.5mm ones with a blue spacer on the inside of the hub. They have 62.5 etched on the bones.

[InsideLineModels]

I don't know when I get home later I will measure them all,I did think it was quite a lot of pre load

That might be because you are using the alloy gearbox top. I think they mount the tower higher.

[highlander]

That might be because you are using the alloy gearbox top. I think they mount the tower higher.


na the alloy top is the same as the plastic one . its because the shocks had the dead flat shock cups on them ....

[cornishboy176]

All sorted,just changed the rear spring cups,they were flat ones,put some deeper ones on, thanks highlander

That's better

http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/polly176/1F00FFE3-CBFF-4AD0-987B-D66A4F09C558-334-0000001BDDE2A184.jpg

[RogerM]

Ali shock mounts are the same height as the pre fs tower mounts.

The FS tower mounts are 1.5mm taller

[highlander]

i seem to make the alloy mounts making the tower a tad lower not higher

fs mount and tower on left
3 racing alloy mount and fs tower on right
http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss12/leebennetts/CIMG3351.jpg

[julianb]

Some nice paintjobs.... ;-)

[Pulse]

Is anyone running his DB1 on dirt?

How does it handle?

[Gareth Jones]

Almost finished putting my DB1 together, just now collecting the final few bits to make my come back to the world of racing :)

48566

48567

Gareth

[InsideLineModels]

Looks good Gareth!

I can't quite tell from the photo but it looks like you have put heatshrink on the speedo solder tabs. This isn't a good idea as they are the heatsink on the Tekin.

Kev

[Gareth Jones]

Kev,

I have just put a bit of heatshrink over the solder to make it look nice and neat. The rest of the terminals are not covered up. Is it worth uncovering the solder joints as well?

Gareth

[InsideLineModels]

Yeah I would, it's probably ok but The more surface you cover up the less effective it will be at getting rid of the heat.

[Adam F]

Kev,

I have just put a bit of heatshrink over the solder to make it look nice and neat. The rest of the terminals are not covered up. Is it worth uncovering the solder joints as well?

Gareth

Just learn to solder you big girl...

[Gareth Jones]

Just learn to solder you big girl...

Thanks for the helpful feedback :p

Fancy lending me a charger so i can race tomorrow night?

Gareth

[Adam F]

In a word... no.

[Ross]

Here's mine ready for tomorrow at silverstone :)


And a new shell by MrMagoo :thumbsup:


http://www.rosswhitelock-photography.co.uk/Hobbies/Kyosho-DB1/i-5CkZC7z/0/M/IMG_9379-M.jpg (http://www.rosswhitelock-photography.co.uk/Hobbies/Kyosho-DB1/27600685_H8vdZw#!i=2327692374&k=5CkZC7z&lb=1&s=A)
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http://www.rosswhitelock-photography.co.uk/Hobbies/Kyosho-DB1/i-m8Lmzwq/0/M/CA_01281320292147-M.jpg (http://www.rosswhitelock-photography.co.uk/Hobbies/Kyosho-DB1/27600685_H8vdZw#!i=2340428208&k=m8Lmzwq&lb=1&s=A)

[richo290]

In a word... no.


tight git yours charges 4 lipos at once I've got one !!