Vega Gen 3

[MHeadling]

Pics/Info of the new Vega Gen 3 chassis :

Kyosho RB6:

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/headling/5262AF93-D4A9-44FA-B919-13ADD011593C-12882-0000127C431A35DD.jpg

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/headling/39FF2198-F698-4EC6-823C-24CFC8265091-12882-0000127C3EBC5CBD.jpg

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/headling/11D73210-409A-4603-A127-659F1E4081D9-12882-0000127C47AF1B22.jpg

[MHeadling]

Check out the Facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Team-Xtreme-PredatorVega/179139518855703

[MHeadling]

Taken from the Facebook page, Kyosho RB 6 Gen 3 multi flex chassis with weight kit fitted.

Takes saddles in various configurations and also shorty lipo too

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/headling/FD862203-E2B3-485B-9928-6B459DD9257E-13473-000012E4B30ED4ED.jpg

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/headling/4FE065AB-6586-43FC-B4F0-D6977E39E0EC-13473-000012E4B8AEE0E9.jpg

[Toyman]

Wow!!!! Tamiya is reaaaaaly cool!!
Are they working on B4 version as well?

[MHeadling]

I hope so as that's what I'v got and would love to try the Gen 3 out on my car, I imagine Vega will as the Associated is a popular platform for the Vega conversion.

Keep an eye on Oople and the Facebook page for news

[Toyman]

If I have Gen 1, can I just swap chassis leaving old Gen 1 gearbox?

[rc_penguin]

That pic is an RB6 with weight kit Mark, there's a tamiya pic on Lee's page I think :)

[MHeadling]

Cheers for the info Will, will edit post above

[MHeadling]

Tamiya 201 Gen 3

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/headling/757B1185-DF95-4804-9492-CE6E5F9097A8-13542-000012EEC13284E1.jpg

[Pedros20]

I have to say it does look awesome! & love my RB5 Vega.
Does anyone know how much the RB6 conversion will cost?
Or is it a case of if you need to ask you can't afford it! Lol.
Would like to know so I can transfer some cash!

[bigt]

I'm wondering if my gen2 can go back and be brought up to date for a modest fee

[andoiwebb]

Hope I get it so I can race it next weekend, can't wait, looks awesome!

[AndyG]

This is the RC equivalent of a Bugatti kettle!

[andoiwebb]

Sausage thumbs, duplicate post

[andoiwebb]

That's not true, I've just googled the Bugatti kettle and it looks rubbish. Also, it's designed to replace the Kyosho kettle, so does actually serve a purpose.

[paulj]

Have these been released yet for the RB6? I can't see anything on the website yet?

[phil c]

I might be daft but the chassis and weight kit look stunning but how is the weight kit secured down ? If you use double sided then the weights are higher then the cut outs ! Getting rid of the need for them ??

[Mrs.TeamXtreme]

Here they are guys :thumbsup:

http://www.teamxtreme.co.uk/store/vega/vega-elite-rb6-3rd-generation-conversion?cPath=1&

http://www.teamxtreme.co.uk/store/vega/vega-elite-rb6-3rd-gen-weight-kit-10-pcs

[Mrs.TeamXtreme]

Hi Phil C,

As the chassis's have been machined out, the weights sit snuggly in the pockets. All your radio gear etc goes on top of it as usual - I hope this helps :thumbsup:

[Lee1972]

Will you be doing one of these for the B4.1?

[Mrs.TeamXtreme]

Hi Lee,

Yes we are working on doing the B4 :thumbsup:

[Lee1972]

Will it be a full conversion kit or for those with the Gen 2 can we just order the new chassis?

[gazhillAE]

Hi Lee,

Yes we are working on doing the B4 :thumbsup:

Eds running one I believe?
Are these out to buy yet?
Gaz

[coleman758]

Will there be an RB5 Gen3 or just the RB6?

[RDG 40]

Will it be a full conversion kit or for those with the Gen 2 can we just order the new chassis?

Ditto? Although im so impressed with gen 2!!

[xfactor]

I asked this to Team Xtreme and i was told there would be only the rb6 Gen3 no rb5 :(

[coleman758]

Surely the RB5 would be more popular than the RB6?

I agree that its a new car and all..... But considering the RB6 is ~£360 then the conversion is £210.... Why would I spend the extra £210 on an already(GOOD!) mid motor car?

The 22 conversion I thinks a good idea, mainly because I thought the 22 was crap in mid motor!

On the other hand, If there was a GEN3 RB5, I would have already bought it for the £210....

They have taken the time to make the B4/B4.1 & 201 which are of about the same age as the RB5? The RB5 is not old tech by any means and to be honest I swear by them!

[tomtom]

Considering you may want to use alloy rear hangers, alloy steering and maybe even small bores and RB5 arms, only the front is needed to complete a RB6 Gen III once you have a RB5 and parts at hand.

I'm considering it, try to know if the RB6 shell could fit as well as pictures of the new shell.

[xfactor]

100% agree with you both coleman and tomtom, the best 2wd buggy i have owned is my rb5 gen2 wc for outdoors, does everything its says it does on the tin and looks fantastic.Shame that a chassis wasnt/hasnt been made for the gen2 rb5 boys as the rb6 gen3 uses at min the rb5 vega box and like tomtom said the only part of the rb6 is the front as everything else is rb5.

Thats why im going for the Tamiya gen3 when its out :D:D:D:D:D:D but wont be selling the gen2 rb5 wc.

[Dudders]

Considering you may want to use alloy rear hangers, alloy steering and maybe even small bores and RB5 arms, only the front is needed to complete a RB6 Gen III once you have a RB5 and parts at hand.

I'm considering it, try to know if the RB6 shell could fit as well as pictures of the new shell.

Do you have a parts list of what you'll need?

[coleman758]

So in theory, If you own an RB5....

You could have an RB6 Gen3 Vega, For less than the cost of the RB6 Kit....

ME LIKE!

I'm going to have a look at this in more detail. Looking at it all you would actually need is the front bulkhead setup & Steering assembly. All the wishbones,hubs & carriers,shocks,turnbuckles etc could carry from the RB5

[Dudders]

So in theory, If you own an RB5....

You could have an RB6 Gen3 Vega, For less than the cost of the RB6 Kit....

ME LIKE!

I'm going to have a look at this in more detail. Looking at it all you would actually need is the front bulkhead setup & Steering assembly. All the wishbones,hubs & carriers,shocks,turnbuckles etc could carry from the RB5

Good! I'm far to lazy to work it all out!, be a love and let me know :thumbsup:

[coleman758]

Ok, this is my theory.

Assuming you have an RB5... The rear end is pretty much taken care of, The GB using the RB5 & Vega Kit. With exception of the RB6 wishbones although they will come with the front ones.

Now the front, Assuming i'm going to use the RB5 Hubs & Carriers, The RB6 ones could be used too but its a few more parts...

This is what I think you need:

UM704 - Upper Plate - £9.49
UM703 - Bulkhead - £7.75
UM718 Steering Cranks - £6.76
UM716 Crank Arms - £7.75
LA256 Spacers - £5.99
BRG002 Bearings - £4.99
UM712 - Wishbones (FR & RR) - £8.50 X2 (£17.00)
UM720 - FR Plate - £13.49
UM707 - Shock Tower - £8.50
UM710 - Bumper - £6.76

I make that £88.48 (Inside Line Racing)

You could make it a touch less if you used the RB5 wishbones

So....

Vega 3 Kit - £210
Front End ~£88

~£298 + RB5

I have more RB5 stuff than Kyosho! So all is good.

[Dudders]

Awesome! You're a superstar! It's really not true what I heard about you after all :thumbsup:

Cheers buddy and thanks for the pm heads up ;)

[bigt]

the rb6 wishbones come front or rear no mixed

[hloland]

I build my Vega with parts like Coleman758 said. But i used Exotek part and Lunsford parts also. So the car barely has any kyosho parts... :)54620

[damo_hall]

WOW!! Now that does look a nice bit of kit matey!!

[coleman758]

If I do decide to go down the VEGA 3 route, Il send mine of to be anodised!

The chassis & Gearbox look ace in black!!

[paulj]

Here are some pictures of my RB6 Vega Gen III.

While it may have taken longer than expected to get here and included a few speed bumps along the way it built superbly well and I'm very happy with the quality of the product. I'm still not convinced about the bodyshell styling but it is a huge improvement over the older bodies to my eyes.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/paulj1965/DSC_8731_zps161eb793.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/paulj1965/media/DSC_8731_zps161eb793.jpg.html)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/paulj1965/DSC_8727_zps6ec3ae26.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/paulj1965/media/DSC_8727_zps6ec3ae26.jpg.html)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/paulj1965/DSC_8728_zpsa37c5f09.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/paulj1965/media/DSC_8728_zpsa37c5f09.jpg.html)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/paulj1965/DSC_8729_zpse8628f39.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/paulj1965/media/DSC_8729_zpse8628f39.jpg.html)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/paulj1965/DSC_8723_zpsa37fe46c.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/paulj1965/media/DSC_8723_zpsa37fe46c.jpg.html)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/paulj1965/DSC_8730_zpsc595c526.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/paulj1965/media/DSC_8730_zpsc595c526.jpg.html)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/paulj1965/DSC_8733_zpsbccab418.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/paulj1965/media/DSC_8733_zpsbccab418.jpg.html)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/paulj1965/DSC_8732_zpse6ed61ea.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/paulj1965/media/DSC_8732_zpse6ed61ea.jpg.html)

Paint by Chris Holden aka gingapaint :thumbsup:

[mikeyscott]

Very nice and with avid RC slipper - cool ;)

[till]

would the new body fit a gen one RB5 ??

[Briangb]

Well Paul. I think you will have to admit, it was well worth the wait.
I have to congratulate you on your attention to detail, the car looks stunning.
Pat on the back to your painter as well. He has done a good job. I understand what you say about the shell, I think the beauty is that it is instantly recognisable as a Vega.
Keep us posted how it performs. Enjoy.

[andoiwebb]

Yes gen3 shell will fit a gen rb5, I ran one like that indoors last winter