New Upgrade Kit For RB5 SP And RT5

[Funkymojo]

Kyosho is releasing a new upgrade kit for the RB5 SP/RT5 to improve the balance when using brushless motor. The new transmission parts center the mass of the motor along the center line of the chassis for perfect left/right weight distribution when using brushless motor. Brushless motors are longer than typical brushed motors, for which the RB5/RT5 transmission was originally designed. There'll be new rear suspension arms, motor guard, main gear shaft set, motor plate spacer and new rear hubs too. The part number is UMW517. Check out the attached file.

[BloodClod]

Originally Posted by Funkymojo

Kyosho is releasing a new upgrade kit for the RB5 SP/RT5 to improve the balance when using brushless motor. The new transmission parts center the mass of the motor along the center line of the chassis for perfect left/right weight distribution when using brushless motor. Brushless motors are longer than typical brushed motors, for which the RB5/RT5 transmission was originally designed. There'll be new rear suspension arms, motor guard, main gear shaft set, motor plate spacer and new rear hubs too. The part number is UMW517. Check out the attached file.

Yo funky - nice find. That's pretty sweet.

[dgrobe2112]

is the part number different for the RT5?

[Funkymojo]

Originally Posted by dgrobe2112

is the part number different for the RT5?

There's still no news if Kyosho will make have a specific conversion for the truck, but i'm sure the tranny parts are interchangeable. It'll be great if the parts will be available separately.

[njc11]

Originally Posted by Funkymojo

There's still no news if Kyosho will make have a specific conversion for the truck, but i'm sure the tranny parts are interchangeable. It'll be great if the parts will be available separately.

I had a look last night and they will..

Got some info from my contact and will be with me begining of Feb all being well

LA248M Step wing (M/ZX5/RB5) Spare parts from ZX5FS.

LA248S Step wing (S/ZX5/RB5) Spare parts from UMW517

UM504B New Rear Bumper set Spare parts from UMW517.New motorguard which is extended for brushless motor is included.

UM519-2 Rear hub Type-B (Offset 4.7/ZX-5FS/RB5) Spare parts from UMW517.Upper rod holes are moved to 2mm outward.

UM521-1 Middle suspension arm set. Spare parts from UMW517.

UM523 Motor offset spacer Spare parts from UMW517.To refine motor offset.Need to use with UM524.

UM524 Main gear shaft Spare parts from UMW517.To refine motor offset.Need to use with UM523.

Cheers

Nick

[RogerM]

Good find on the part numbers!

Going to give this a go (when it gets into the UK of course)

[Funkymojo]

Originally Posted by njc11

I had a look last night and they will..

Got some info from my contact and will be with me begining of Feb all being well

LA248M Step wing (M/ZX5/RB5) Spare parts from ZX5FS.

LA248S Step wing (S/ZX5/RB5) Spare parts from UMW517

UM504B New Rear Bumper set Spare parts from UMW517.New motorguard which is extended for brushless motor is included.

UM519-2 Rear hub Type-B (Offset 4.7/ZX-5FS/RB5) Spare parts from UMW517.Upper rod holes are moved to 2mm outward.

UM521-1 Middle suspension arm set. Spare parts from UMW517.

UM523 Motor offset spacer Spare parts from UMW517.To refine motor offset.Need to use with UM524.

UM524 Main gear shaft Spare parts from UMW517.To refine motor offset.Need to use with UM523.

Cheers

Nick

Sounds ace Nick...

[450kid]

think al be ordering this then!

[Alex H]

Oh, there you go! I was not all mistaken when I made my own version then. Many parts for the same thing tough but this kit will make the car 100% balanced L/R. Mine perhaps only 52/48%.

[Dhami1]

Originally Posted by Alex H

Oh, there you go! I was not all mistaken when I made my own version then. Many parts for the same thing tough but this kit will make the car 100% balanced L/R. Mine perhaps only 52/48%.

exacltly what i was thinking!! u were on the same page as kyosho then nice one dude.

looking forward to getting that conversion. will make the car even more competitive!

[butch]

might have mine for the weekend if i`m lucky

[RogerM]

lucky git

You going for the overall win Butch? Might have to put some money on you mate

[Neil Skull]

We have been looking at all the new bits with Shin.
There is always something in development but the date by USA for the pdf bits seems too early so dont get your wallets out yet.

A new higher body for the FS to accomadate lipo and big ESC is one to look for,

Dont forget Shin is the designer of these cars

[Neil Skull]

BTW.

Will anyone have a lap top with them?
I have a KO setting lead and software but no PC

[Neil Skull]

Originally Posted by RogerM

lucky git

You going for the overall win Butch? Might have to put some money on you mate

I Think Butch has a big handicap, I have been put in his heat!!!!
Doh i hope i can get this changed coz i aint no racer.

[RogerM]

Was very interested to see these bits. A great option to have, as soon as it's in the shops it will be on my car!

Shin & Butch's cars looked awesome on the jumps!

[butch]

Hi guys I only ran the motor plate spacer, and car was sweet, will need to test the other parts to see if I will run them,

[alana07]

this UMW517 conv kit will only be out in Japan earliest end of this month, so rest of the world will have to wait a little while longer...

[johnnyboy]

Tebo's car from CRCRC had it. The truck did too.

[Neil Skull]

Tebos the Man.

Thanks for the pics