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Lowie

01-03-2008, 09:47 PM

News via RC-Car:

Kyosho seems to be testing a new Stadium Truck, the RT-5, based on the RB-5 buggy.

http://rc-car.com/Media/PublicationsArticle/RT5%20jyu_4255_wm.jpg

More info on RC-Car website (http://rc-car.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=news&mod=News&mid=9A02E3B96F2A415ABC72CB5F516B4C10&tier=3&nid=5B2EF915442F4FD4915E67F595C72F76)

Scouser

02-03-2008, 12:00 AM

How nice does that look!:woot: Funny thing is, I am getting myself a T4 on monday! Might have a re-think if a release date is announced.

k£v!n

04-03-2008, 05:12 PM

More info and pics -

http://www.rc-area.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/kyosho-rb5-t-stadium-truck.jpg

“Kyosho has been testing prototypes of their new RB5T electric racing truck and the production truck will make its debut at the Cactus Classic next month. Here are detailed studio photos of the prototype, but technical info is scarce at this time. Here’s what we do no about the truck. The chassis is an extended version of the RB5 buggy, which will push the truck out to the maximum allowable ROAR legal wheelbase. As you can see the chassis is heavily braced to increase rigidity and the sides are leaned upward to increase ground clearance while cornering. Like the RB5, the front suspension assembly and business end of the truck are separate structures to make facilitate maintenance. Check out the front body post mount. It’s graphite, but the production units will have molded pieces.

http://www.rc-area.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/kyosho-rb5-t-stadium-truck2.jpg

The prototype has a graphite rear shock tower but the production truck will feature molded shock towers. Check out the vertically mounted ball studs for easier roll center adjustment.

http://www.rc-area.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/kyosho-rb5-t-stadium-truck3.jpg

The rear suspension arms are obviously prototypes, but the RB5T’s 3-gear transmission with an adjustable ball diff and dual disk slipper clutch will probably be identical to the buggy’s gearbox. No word on the internal gear ratios, which may ultimately be the same as the buggy. Longer aluminum-body threaded shocks will be standard.

The body posts are designed to secure the body closer to the nose section for greater support. Like the buggy, the steering bellcrank will be on the same plane as the steering knuckles to eliminate bump-steer.

The front and rear suspension arms will be longer to increase the truck’s width. The truck will probably feature the same C-hubs, steering knuckles and rear hub carriers for parts compatibility between vehicles.”

Source - RCCA and www.rc-area.co.uk (http://www.rc-area.co.uk)

JustMe

29-03-2008, 03:51 AM

Anyone know of a release date? I just stared racing trucks with my youngest son and the older one wants a truck. Thought I might give the oldest my MF2 and get the CR, but seeing this, I might have to wait.

Scouser

08-07-2008, 10:53 AM

Just thought I would bring this one back from the depths! Has there been any more news about this truck? Any more sightings?
Southport has a pretty healthy truck class and I really fancy getting hold of one of these ASAP!

Scouser

10-11-2008, 08:42 PM

As above really. With Christmas coming I was hoping the release date might have been announced. I have searched the web for news but there has been no mention for a considerable time now. If anyone has any info regarding this truck I would be most interested in hearing it!!:thumbsup:

Mark Boos

12-11-2008, 10:02 AM

Release Date should be in january. found that info on rctech.net

froggie

15-12-2008, 12:50 AM

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froggie

15-12-2008, 12:53 AM

Kyosho says april sometime. Can't wait. Hope it drives like my rb5

Scouser

02-03-2009, 03:27 PM

I noticed that Mr Tebo got second with the RB5T at the CRCRC race at the end of January. At least the development has continued, hopefully not too long now.:thumbsup:

hopsing

11-04-2009, 08:34 PM

Here are some pics of Jared Tebos RT5 from the Cactus Classic this past March. Photos courtesy of RC Car Action magazine. The truck the team ran were pretty much production trucks. Apparently they have quick change front and rear wheels for the new truck. I guess there were some things that werent "quite right" that a couple of guys did not like, so a few changes are being made to the truck (again) before its finally released. Hopefully we'll see the new truck in the next month or two.

kek23k

12-04-2009, 03:01 PM

It's looking pretty sweet, thanks for the new pics hopsing :)

mes

18-05-2009, 02:04 PM

According to Ryan Dunford on rctech due for June/July with QC wheels :-)

hopsing

18-05-2009, 07:19 PM

According to Ryan Dunford on rctech due for June/July with QC wheels :-)

And that date isnt too firm at the moment either :( I was hoping to get mine for the ROAR Nationals here in the US at the end of June, but thats a definate no go :thumbdown:

mes

20-05-2009, 07:46 AM

Let's hope for the best!
I'm waiting for a kit that is supposed to be available for over a month now, I wonder what is worse...

I bet the RT5, the Durango DEX410 and the Cyclone D2 are sitting on some island and making fun of as all; oh, and of course my very special SC10 kit is with them ;-)

chb

08-06-2009, 07:07 PM

I wonder whether Kyosho considers having the RB5T mid motor.

The X-factory X60 seems to prove it works really fantastic on trucks. It seems like an obvious way to go in 2009

It would also make the RB5T stand out(as being the ONLY full kit with mid-motor), instead of just being a T4 copy/brother(no point this late after T4)

I bet Kyosho mid-motor truck would sell better. Would make quite a buzz in the industry also

hopsing

09-06-2009, 07:21 PM

mes

20-06-2009, 05:53 PM

Can we still hope for the late July release? It must be the RC gods' work that my employer decided to send me to the US for six weeks in July/August... About when can we expect to see some pics of the production model and body?
After building the AE shocks on my SC10, I'm in for building a proper piece of kit again...
It's not that I don't like the SC10, I had just hoped for better performance out of the box. Well, it is a car with which to learn how to drive a 2wd ride ;)
Edit: Just had a look again at the pics above, sorry for asking for them again. ;-)
Will the carbon fibre parts be included in the final version. I pretty much doubt it but they do look nice indeed!

njc11

22-06-2009, 01:14 AM

Making the RB5T mid motor wont happen.....for one the truck is way too far along past the prototype stage to be done as a mid motor truck now. Two, it wont be cost effective because then it wouldnt be able to share any parts or molds with the RB5 buggy.

Watch this space... an RB5 4 geared Mid Engined buggy is in the design stage as we speak... and have to say looking rather nice in CAD!

Im sure someone will be along soon to tell all ;) (not a kyosho factory car..)

:thumbsup:

Fabs

22-06-2009, 11:04 AM

Maximum BEST, BOSS :D

RogerM

22-06-2009, 04:11 PM

Seen pictures of this beast too, sure it will be great conversion if mid motor is your thing.

mes

27-06-2009, 08:31 PM

Is the car that is currently run at the ROAR nationals already the production version? Will there be a price difference compared with the RB-5?

hopsing

02-07-2009, 09:46 PM

Some pics I took of the "production" version of the RT5 at the ROAR Nationals in Omaha, Nebraska USA. One is Mark Pavidis' and the other is Jared Tebos. Mark told me that this is pretty much the final version. They were trying to figure out front springs though and felt that they needed a firmer spring for it than what they have available at this stage.

Also, check out the pic of the quick changes hubs. Truck will use the same wheel front and rear with no adapter needed like the Losi truck.

http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/hopsing69/DSC_0166.jpg
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/hopsing69/DSC_0167.jpg
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/hopsing69/DSC_0168.jpg
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/hopsing69/DSC_0181.jpg
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/hopsing69/DSC_0244.jpg

joelwhite

02-07-2009, 10:35 PM

Quick change wheels all the way around is a nice touch if the truck ever comes out

Garry Driffill

02-07-2009, 11:08 PM

Why wouldnt it Joel?

mes

03-07-2009, 06:29 PM

I really hope they will bring out a SC version, too!
Losi will show theirs on 9 July IIRC...

So many nice kits around currently, I really don't know what to buy next!
(Business as usual...:blush:)

Will Kyosho meet the late July deadline?! In this case I might be overwhelmed and get one while I'm in the States.

Neil Skull

08-07-2009, 10:02 PM

We have got these trucks on order now for the UK.

You can pre-order from your local model shops.

I got all the pics and stuff but only as a pdf at moment.

I am not in office at moment but i think ETA was about early september.

Neil Skull

09-07-2009, 10:38 AM

So ETA is early September.

foampervert

13-07-2009, 05:08 PM

Quick change wheels all the way around is a nice touch if the truck ever comes out

hiya strangers!

I'm just wondering why quick change wheels on trucks and not say buggies?

I can understand the need for quick change wheels on a GP stadium truck that runs a 1 hour main but EP ST? aren't all EP racing events done in 5 mins?

Are drivers actually thinking about changing their tires in that 5 mins?

Wouldn't a regular axle with a 4mm wheelnut be more secure and lighter? and less complex (read as recipe for failure)

Just wondering...

-Alexander

Neil Skull

15-07-2009, 03:46 PM

Thats a good point,

We have been discussing exactly that.

Quick release are great and mandatory on Circuit cars.
lets see if the public like.

mes

18-07-2009, 02:27 AM

I'd love to have QCs on my SC10 - everytime you change gearing, you have to remove the wheel. Of course you don't really need it, but it is nice to have!

joelwhite

18-07-2009, 02:44 AM

Getting close:woot:
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/1_44_228/products_id/146944/n/Kyosho-Ultima-RT5-2WD-Competition-Electric-Truck-Kit

cstroh

18-07-2009, 02:54 AM

Does Kyosho plan on selling a conversion kit like they do for the RB5 to use B4 wheels except a conversion kit for the RT5 that will allow you to use losi QC wheels which i have about 40-60 sets mounted.

caneye

18-07-2009, 11:29 AM

by circuit cars i guess you are referring to 1/8 scale onroad cars?
considering that they race 60-min final .. quick release makes sense.

but for 5 or 10 mins (like 1/10 stadium trucks) ... i dunno .. :cry:

Thats a good point,

We have been discussing exactly that.

Quick release are great and mandatory on Circuit cars.
lets see if the public like.

zeno

20-07-2009, 06:36 PM

Well. Team Losi's truck has it, why shouldn't the Kyosho RT-5 have it? :blush:

Supergreg

21-07-2009, 06:25 AM

Has this link already been posted?
http://www.kyosho.com/jpn/products/rc/detail.html?product_id=105459

Google translation:
http://translate.google.de/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kyosho.com%2Fjpn%2Fpr oducts%2Frc%2Fdetail.html%3Fproduct_id%3D105459&sl=ja&tl=en&hl=de&ie=UTF-8

I wonder why they put minipins to the front?

Highjumper

21-07-2009, 07:05 AM

Maybe Kyosho Germany get some in the next 2-3 Weeks! So i heard this from a Friend there! I hope so,because this will be my new Car for the next Year.

I hope that they arrived in the next 3 Weeks.

Greets Kim

Supergreg

22-07-2009, 05:58 AM

It's now on RedRC:
http://www.redrc.net/2009/07/kyosho-ultima-rt5-electric-racing-truck

B44&501xRacerEX

26-07-2009, 10:21 PM

300 dollars is a little steep, but I thought about it and it isnt that bad,
It may be the only truck ever made that uses front and rear clips
to hold your tires on without locknuts, heck that saves money in the long run.
I'm just worried about it not coming with tires/wheels or a body, but from amain hobbies picture
it looks like they are included.
I'll probably end up with a Ultima RB5 "SP edition" also because they updated the parts on it.
My uncle used to race an original ultima back in the 80's, so maybe I need to try kyosho.

Lee

27-07-2009, 11:57 AM

jingles

29-07-2009, 09:18 PM

So these should be in at local rc shops by September is this the latest News on the ETA.

dgullickson

16-08-2009, 02:49 AM

They are shipped out to Hobbyshops.

I got mine a week ago, built it in 3 hours and drove it the next day at a club race. I think the stock springs are to soft as my front end kept dumping into the turns causing the rear to get loose, didnt have springs yet to change so I went to more pack up front and it was way better.

Rumor is street price will be comparable to the Losi Truck.

Scouser

10-09-2009, 01:50 PM

Anyone got one yet? :confused: Any reports from those that have been available in the U.S?

pererik

13-09-2009, 05:37 PM

I've got one!

It arrived to Kyosho Sweden this wednesday, I built it on friday and raced it in a national event on saturday (yesterday).

I've never owned a stadiumtruck before so it was a new experience to drive it. In sweden we don't have an official stadiumtruck class but in one of the summer cups we race it basically without rules other than the car type ;).

Yesterdays event was one of those. We were only 4 attendees since this is only the second ever event in sweden with the car type allowed. I TQed ahead of this year's Norwegian 2WD champion Roy Gjemble. The car felt really good even though the pack appeared to be way to high in the suspension. I tried to build if with Tebo's winning HRH Shootout setup. I had no problems other than that the steering rod kept getting loose, a stupid build error.

With some work done and proper tires (Kyosho Sweden didn't get any wheels delivered so I only had one pair of rear tires) I could probably have gone a lot faster.. but it the point in bying the car was to have fun and that was really accomplished :)

In the end I finished second in the event after trashing the rear t-plate in the last final. But all in all, a very good car which is super fun to drive!

Scouser

13-09-2009, 09:40 PM

Fabs

14-09-2009, 08:21 AM

Erm,

The car's been available for a good 2 weeks now...

Scouser

14-09-2009, 09:15 AM

I have been checking the main shops for any sign on their sites but there has been none. Where have you seen them available dude?:confused:

Fabs

14-09-2009, 09:34 AM

Maybe just the shops you've looked at aren't stocking them... It's not a popular class at all over here mate, but any shop can order it...

pererik

15-09-2009, 04:45 AM

I was hoping they would be out in the UK this week as I have a truck meeting next Sunday and have sold my T4 in expectation of the RT5 being released!! Fingers crossed Kyosho UK will have a bit of good news sometime this week ;).
Glad you enjioyed the truck but what happened to the rear chassis plate? :confused:

I gota a jump a little wrong and it cracked the plate next to one of the screwes in the rear.. the mount came loose and the arm poped out.

purpletimbo

17-09-2009, 09:48 AM

I can't see any UK listings, let alone stock, but here is one
http://cgi.ebay.com/Kyosho-Ultima-RT5-2WD-Competition-Electric-Truck-Kit_W0QQitemZ290343106039QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ2009 0825?IMSfp=TL090825151001r8045
:thumbsup:

Scouser

17-09-2009, 10:32 AM

Yeah I have been looking at ebay but the only actual shop I have seen with stock is AMain Hobbies!! I have looked at Apex, DMS, Microtech, M-K-Racing, Modelsport, Models In Motion and Speedy Models but there is no mention of it anywhere. A bit disappointing really as it means that spares are going to take longer to arrive if no shops keep stock.:confused:

Fabs

17-09-2009, 11:54 AM

No shops are stocking the car because the class is so small in this country. Just give your local shop a call they can order it for you. As for spares most of the car is the same as the RB5, just arms, shock towers, driveshafts and a few bits and bobs are different.

Scouser

17-09-2009, 01:01 PM

I hear what you are saying but I hate to see Kyosho at a disadvantage when it comes to the marketing of a new truck. The class may be small but it seems to be growing and you can find T4, E-Firestorm, Macnum, X60 and even XXXCR-T and speed-T spares in stock at a few different places.

Highjumper

05-10-2009, 11:45 AM

This Weekend there was an INDOOR Racing in Germany! I run my Kyosho Truck for the first Time,and after a hard Battle,i Win the Class! Great start for a new CAR. Here are some Pictures! http://www.rc-cars-koengen.de/modules/myalbum/viewcat.php?cid=65

I post the Setup for the Truck Later! Has anybody an Editable Setupsheet for the Truck??

Greets

Kim Sitensky