Kyosho RudeBits DB2

[RudeTony]

http://www.rudebits.co.uk/myphotos/comingsoondb1.jpg

When we posted this in March 2012, people laughed about the comment ' The future is here'
Now everyone, including manufacturers are trying to copy the proven platform of the revolutionary Kyosho DB1. David Burton certainly started something. Baring in mind that no other platform similar to the DB1 has won or TQed a National event like the DB has, one could say they still need to work at it....LOL

David Burton has raised the bar to an all new height with the new DB2.
Seen at the TORCH club this weekend, Dave Burton TQed an impressive field of talented drivers first time out with the car.

Watch this space I suppose.....due mid-September ish
Pre-orders via email for now at [email protected]

A few spy shots for your pleasure

http://www.rudebits.co.uk/images/db21stcar1.jpg

http://www.rudebits.co.uk/images/db21stcar3.jpg

[SLEENAD]

At times, there's nothing more that a man can do except drool! :drool::drool::drool:

[RudeTony]

At times, there's nothing more that a man can do except drool! :drool::drool::drool:

LOL....its very good :)

[Origineelreclamebord]

So besides the RB6 front end, are there other updates/changes to the car? And why switch to the RB6 front end?

Note: This is out of curiosity, not a judgement on the design :)

[marcel]

teamc tm2:)

[RudeTony]

You will notice the motor is further back and on the other side of the car.
You will also notice Shorty Lipo
Also now room for big servo
A lot more subtle changes but all are improvements over the successful DB1

[jamiekerr14]

I have to say watching Dave B racing and Tony E *Testing*-He will get the little joke :lol: run the DB2 on sunday at Torch, the 1st thing I could see that it has tons of front end. Watching them run all day sunday was impressive and the cars certainly looked the dogs b*llocks on the track!

It looks to be another great car, and I can see these selling like hot cakes!

[RudeTony]

LOL @Kerr

[Cream]

You will notice the motor is further back and on the other side of the car.
You will also notice Shorty Lipo
Also now room for big servo
A lot more subtle changes but all are improvements over the successful DB1


Does it only take a shorty lipo?

I only asks as I was of the understanding 10th scale buggies had to be able to take stick or saddle packs?

[hazeandfizz]

Car looked great on track at Torch, put me on the list please Tony.

James.

[adam_u]

Does it only take a shorty lipo?

I only asks as I was of the understanding 10th scale buggies had to be able to take stick or saddle packs?

I think this is only a ROAR regulation for those racers across the pond...

[tomtom]

Awesome :thumbsup:

[RudeTony]

Just letting everyone know that the RudeBits Kyosho DB2 will make its first big event debut at the F2/Juniors/Vets National Championships this weekend.....

If your there then come over and have a look ....mine will be white coffee with 2 - LOL :)

[Dudders]

Tony,

You are David using them for the Apex GP too?

Neil

[RudeTony]

Tony,

You are David using them for the Apex GP too?

Neil


Yes Neil....I will try and pop down before hand too - if there is an opportunity of course

[RudeTony]

http://www.rudebits.co.uk/images/tonyevdokasDB21.jpg

:)

[GRIFF55]

Looks nice that maa:thumbsup:

[JustARcFan]

Must resist! :wub

[RudeTony]

Steve Brown won every round and TQed the meeting, he also won every leg of the A finals for the win.

I broke (silly mechanic) in the first round but then repeated what Steve did and TQed and Won....

Exciting days ahead .....

http://www.rudebits.co.uk/images/Winondebut1.jpg

[coleman758]

Good effort, They look fantastic!

[gixxer]

When are these kits available I've got cash burning a hole in my pocket

[RudeTony]

Deposits for the first batch now being taken - be quick though, its a first come first serve basis

http://www.rudebits.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=432

[danmurphy]

How is the front kickup achieved? Is the chassis shaped at the front?

[tomtom]

The carbon chassis should have the kick-up built in, not an easy task as most carbon suppliers don't offer such work.

[Gayo]

Are you getting one of those, tomtom? ;)

[tomtom]

Off course mate :drool:

Happy Bday btw !

[Gayo]

Haha! thanks!

That DB2 looks ballistic :drool:

[Jepsen]

Deposits for the first batch now being taken - be quick though, its a first come first serve basis

http://www.rudebits.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=432

Will the DB2 be a complete kit or a upgrade kit??

[Ross]

Will the DB2 be a complete kit or a upgrade kit??

Same idea as the DB1. You will need yo buy the rear end of the 4WD and an RB6 front end.

[Jepsen]

Same idea as the DB1. You will need yo buy the rear end of the 4WD and an RB6 front end.

Then it will be a very expensive car :woot:

[martgifford]

Out of interest. If I have a db1 could I buy an rb6 front end and the db2 chassis (which I assume is similar to a db1 with a slightly different front end screw alignment and cut) and have a db2. Just out if interest I ever wanted too?

[martgifford]

Out of interest. If I have a db1 could I buy an rb6 front end and the db2 chassis (which I assume is similar to a db1 with a slightly different front end screw alignment and cut) and have a db2. Just out if interest I ever wanted too?

Cancel I see the shorty lipo and motor change so I guess it would be a whole new kit to upgrade a db1 to db2.

[Ross]

Out of interest. If I have a db1 could I buy an rb6 front end and the db2 chassis (which I assume is similar to a db1 with a slightly different front end screw alignment and cut) and have a db2. Just out if interest I ever wanted too?


DB2 kit and the front end of the RB6 is around £320, I've priced it up. and the shorty's :)

[bigt]

You indulging aswell ross

[Ross]

You indulging aswell ross


I was going too, but I've ordered an RB6 :). Maybe next year :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[bigt]

Sweet:thumbsup:

[RudeTony]

All ingredients are arriving - the dish is going to be lovely very soon!!


http://www.rudebits.co.uk/images/everythingdb21.jpg

http://www.rudebits.co.uk/images/everythingdb22.jpg

http://www.rudebits.co.uk/images/everythingdb24.jpg

Everyones patience is much appreciated :)

[jaank]

Is it the old ZX-5 motor mount?

[steel]

Is there a list anywhere of what is needed apart from the conversion kit

[paulj]

I watched AndyP's DB2 run last night on carpet/skippy floor at NEAM and it looked very, very good indeed for a first run. He was on pole when I last looked but we headed off early as 8yr old son needed to be up for school :)

[paulj]

Skippy = slippy dumb apple device ;)

[Chris-S]

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/6459/54xl.jpg

All finished, already impressed with the handling, potential to be very very quick!

[RudeTony]

Hi all.

Just a quickie to show how we are mounting the Sapphire bodyshell.
The carbon parts will be sent out to all owners of he DB2 and now is included in the kits.
You now do not require the 2mm washer between the top deck and the gearbox. The carbon part acts as the washer too! - :)
To those that the shell has been sent to your bodyshops for painting, please remind your relevant painters so they don't loose the part.

https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1456496_10153650725950230_2027177642_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1517437_10153650726150230_742387873_n.jpg

[fil9144]

DB2 kit and the front end of the RB6 is around £320, I've priced it up. and the shorty's :)

but iam I right in saying you will still need shockers and then the rear end off the zx5 sp2?

do you get the prop as part of the kit and the slipper?

I must say they look really good but I want to mamke sure I have all the parts before I order

thanks

[Andyp]

I would say the best way around putting a kit together would be to buy a 2nd hand zx5 fs2 sp as you are correct in saying you will need the whole rear end including the slipper ass. The shortened prop is in the DB2 kit

Then put together a RB6 front end from parts...

The only thing I can think of that you then wouldn't have are the newer style shock tops but you ca obviously buy them if you like or in due course.

Maybe Tony will have a complete parts list that may help so maybe worth contacting him

[fil9144]

I would say the best way around putting a kit together would be to buy a 2nd hand zx5 fs2 sp as you are correct in saying you will need the whole rear end including the slipper ass. The shortened prop is in the DB2 kit

Then put together a RB6 front end from parts...

The only thing I can think of that you then wouldn't have are the newer style shock tops but you ca obviously buy them if you like or in due course.

Maybe Tony will have a complete parts list that may help so maybe worth contacting him

Thanks pal i have a rb6 now are they really any better than that or indeed the db1 as I have been looking at maybe even buying a db1 to save me going to shortys

[Citchn]

From tony you get:- chassis , topdeck, lipo holder, lipobrass weight, front brace and posts, shortened prop shaft, motor mount and the body shell everything else is donated from the other 2cars mate , goes together nicely and performance is really good , hope this helps :thumbsup:

[Andyp]

Thanks pal i have a rb6 now are they really any better than that or indeed the db1 as I have been looking at maybe even buying a db1 to save me going to shortys

Can't really say if they are any better or worse as it's always going to be personal preference. I was using shortys in my RB6 before the DB2 was released so you wouldn't need to buy them just for your DB2.

I'm not sure I would go the DB1 route as things have obviously been developed and learnt hence why the DB2 was released

[delanobe]

Somebody could share a base set up for dry medium/high bite astro on a technical track?

TIA!

[RudeTony]

inside on both front and rear wishones
2 hole from outside on front tower and the 2nd on the rear rear tower.
Small bores use 3b all round with 600 front and 300 rear
Silver front spring and yellow rear.
Big bores use 650 front with 350 rear with orange front and gold rear springs
Long wheel base.
Inside rear link long with 2mm washer- outside rear link long with 2mm washer and shorter if you want more rotation in the corner (tight turns)
Centre hole front bulkhead with 3mm washer. 2 mm if you want it to bite a little more going in the turn.
18mm all round off the chassis

Good luck and let us know whats what and how it feels :)

[delanobe]

Sounds good :-)

What pistons and rear ams?

Cheers !

[bobbin]

I know some drivers use rb5 arms all round but it's down to personal preference

[Chris-S]

Sounds good :-)

What pistons and rear ams?

Cheers !

Front kickup as well please.

[RudeTony]

I run 30 deg front kick up.
Dave like 25 I believe.
Kev used to run 30.

In Big Bores
I run 6 hole front pistons with 5 hole rear.
Dave is on 5 all round.

I have been testing the new Kyosho 2 hole and I am liking them more and more though

[JustARcFan]

This is all very good info :thumbsup:

Maybe somebody could insert it in a set up sheet and put on Petit Rc?

like this it would be much easier to find if somebody is looking for a set up.
At this point there is only 1 set up from Chris so not much support at this point for such an expensive car.

[gixxer]

I've got a db2 and and basicly run the db1 setup on it and it's Awsome ! I keep thinking ill change something but end up not bothering cos it goes so well

[bomber]

Going to run the car next week, what pinion should I start with for a 7.5 on fairly large outdoor track (Herts) also what springs have people tried and what have you settled with, sorry not being lazy just haven't got the time to test before first regional and want half an idea before I get there.

[RudeTony]

Put a 25/26 pinion on it - I have finally managed to sort out a set and will post on my website very soon - so sorry for such a delay

[dancr125]

What servo horn are people using (metal) ? On savox

[RudeTony]

What servo horn are people using (metal) ? On savox

Any full or shorty servo fits the car - my personal preference is Orion Vortex VDS2-HV 2607 High-Torque Servo - full spec on my website :)

DB2 starting set up on my site too - remember to fine tune to taste afterwards - like salt and pepper - LOL :)

[fil9144]

I ran my db2 for the 1st time at chadderton and found i preferred it to my trusty rb6 I seemed to be able to drive much smoother on the low grip track I was quite shocked as I really like my rb6. Thanks again tony for what is a great car