New Kyosho mid car @ Silverstone today....

[spenner]

Below are some teaser pics of the prototype Kyosho mid car from Vega..... Full machined alloy chassis, gearbox and motor mount..

Conversion kit is for an SP2, NO other parts from any cars are needed.. There will be 2 of these in action next week @ the Petit RC race...

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[V-Rossi]

Looks great, but also looks like an aluminium S2 to me :)

[spenner]

The only area that may look like an S2 is the fact it's narrow!!

Having owned an S2 i can tell you it is nothing like one.... it is very much one of the best looking mid cars i have run. Cars will be at Petit, so come have a look.

[mk2kompressor]

It looked pretty dialled in the final today, first time I've seen you get exited too:D

[fastinfastout]

not sure about the towers, might bend easy.

have not heard about 'vega'

what else do they do?

edit.......gliders?

[discostu]

vega used to make esc batteries and motors.

this car looks sweet the machining is second to none.

stu

[KevLee]

not sure about the towers, might bend easy.



They are just proto towers, the carbon versions are being produced now.

Stu is right, the machining is second to none! The pictures don't do it justice.

[Rebelrc]

Lush isnt it!:thumbsup:
there is also a losi cr2 one also:D

[V-Rossi]

The only area that may look like an S2 is the fact it's narrow!!

Having owned an S2 i can tell you it is nothing like one.... it is very much one of the best looking mid cars i have run. Cars will be at Petit, so come have a look.

Having run a S2 for a whole season I can tell you I can't see 1 difference (apart from the material of course). But I haven't seen the car in real-life :)


I'm running a TRF201 this season, so probably should stop accusing brands of copying :lol:

[spenner]

Most cars look very similar....

Differences:

Front end is RB5 SP2
Rear wishbones and gearbox internals are all RB5 SP2
Shocks RB5 SP2
Chassis is narrower than the S2
Car has machined alloy chassis, gearbox
Motor is further back than the S2 and most other cars
Gearbox is possibly one of the smallest you will see.

Basically apart from looking very similar as most cars do..... RB5, Ansmann, Assoc, Tamiya ?????? The car is nothing like it....

I have run an S2.. in both version's, in fact i had one of the very first after Craig Harris.

[V-Rossi]

Yes of course the donor parts are a different brand and the material used is different (well, the gearbox is), I'm talking about the concept (lay-out, one piece tub chassis, shocktower and camber link mount system) :)

I like this prototype a lot, not meaning to criticize anything, but the concept is just very similar to the S2. If I was running a RB5 SP2 I'd buy it :D

[spenner]

I understand what you are trying to say... but the concept for all mid motor cars was out long before the s2... Most cars look the same, but don't judge a book by it's cover.

Concept's are there to be improved upon, which is what has been done here.

If anything i would compare it more to the old Durango B4's...

[V-Rossi]

Indeed, it won't drive the same as the S2 did due to the different Kyosho suspension geometry and (superior) shocks.

Send me one for free and I'll have a closer look :p

[Rebelrc]

Early pics of the cr2 version:thumbsup:
The cars now have carbon tower and a sexy carbon V shaped (for Vega ) battery strap
this car was built/created in one week and straight prodution ready
i photo'd this 2 weeks ago and already there is a kyosho one since then(the one john ran ) and soon a tamiya also

[Rebelrc]

Another pic!:thumbsup:
sadly i dont have any pics of the finished ( carbon/anodizing etc )
Trust me everyone that see's them says they are breathtaking
and this ali car is no prototype.......they will be production ali, no plastic tub

[Rebelrc]

Here it is

[MHeadling]

Trust me lads I have seen the Losi XXX Cr version and the Kyosho RB5 in the flesh and they are amazing, a truly great product designed and made in the UK, this should be a really hot seller I reckon :thumbsup:

Big up to the Vega for doing these conversions

Now to e bay to look for a XXXcr or RB5!! :woot:

[spenner]

Also an RT5 !!!! should be debuting at the EIR......

[goldy]

my god, i can see some sleepless nights ahead for a certain person to get all these different cars developed. this is truley a fantastic piece of engineering. The one I cant wait for will be the complete new car not using any donor car parts.

[fastinfastout]

are they making bodies to suit the conversions?

my concern is crap getting inside the car

[Rebelrc]

Yes, new body's coming today !
They were not happy with the first one

[Rebelrc]

has this thread been locked?:confused:
i cant veiw page 2?

[JensK]

Hi guys
Does Vega has a website/homepage or something like that.
If these prototype chassies comes out for the public it would be nice to know where to get them

These chassies looks ace....would really like to have a SP2 with that chassie

Keep up the good work :thumbsup:

[spenner]

Yes, new body's coming today !
They were not happy with the first one

We did try to let it grow, but couldn't take the abuse any longer!!! It is now a squashed frog...

Have seen the new shell design today and it looks sexy... Such a car needed a great shell, such a shame to hide all that quality.

And further to this.... ran my car last night at Moto Arena, managed to qualify 3rd behind Lee Martin and Tom Cockerill. Was a good nights racing, esp with team Tamiya attending. First time i have out qualified Rheinard and Wilk!!! Must be the Vega...

Jensk:

As soon as the car is close to completion i am sure there will be plenty of details. And from what i hear it isn't going to be too expensive either!!!:thumbsup:

[OldTimer]

If you guys are at Petit on saturday, i will come over and have a good look at the cars, looks a top job :thumbsup:

[InsideLineModels]

Hey Jonathan, Both John and I will be running one of the vega cars on Saturday so come and have a look. See you there.

Kev

[Mrs.TeamXtreme]

Hi guys
Does Vega has a website/homepage or something like that.
If these prototype chassies comes out for the public it would be nice to know where to get them

These chassies looks ace....would really like to have a SP2 with that chassie

Keep up the good work :thumbsup:

Thanks JensK,

They will be available online soon - with more pictures and info etc. I can tell you now that they are very competitively priced too! :thumbsup: Please contact me on here or PM me if you would like any further details :thumbsup:

[Funkymojo]

The chassis for the RB5 SP2 and XXXCR looks really good. Will there be conversion kits for the TRF201 or Ansmann somewhere down the line? :D

[Mrs.TeamXtreme]

The chassis for the RB5 SP2 and XXXCR looks really good. Will there be conversion kits for the TRF201 or Ansmann somewhere down the line? :D

There could well be!! ;)

[jasonrcb]

Conversions look great....top job to all involved

I would definately give an ansmann conversion a go :)

[Highjumper]

What is the offiziell Site from these Guys??

Looks Great, i will have one .

I am so sad, that i can´t come th the Petit Race to see this.

Greets Kim

[Mrs.TeamXtreme]

I am pleased to announce that the pictures of the Vega RB5 Conversion are now available on www.teamxtreme.co.uk under the 'News' section. There is also a link on that page to view the gallery. Enjoy............:drool:

[peetbee]

There could well be!! ;)
And for the B4??!

[Mrs.TeamXtreme]

And for the B4??!

Now - that would be telling!! You will here it on here when the next Vega conversion is ready :woot:


Maybe we should have a poll?

[Tom3012]

Car looks brilliant!! Any more pics of the losi version?

[Mrs.TeamXtreme]

Car looks brilliant!! Any more pics of the losi version?

Thanks Tom, will get some more pics soon! :thumbsup:

[Tom3012]

Any ideas on price?? Hmmm, im tempted but ive got a 22 pre-orderd :confused:

[Mrs.TeamXtreme]

Any ideas on price?? Hmmm, im tempted but ive got a 22 pre-orderd :confused:

Well what I can tell you is that for a limited time it WILL be under £200. The exact price will be on the press release.

Go on .... you know you want one :D its a lovely piece of work :)

[GRIFF55]

Very Nice!! seems wierd seeing a car with no motor backing plate behind the spur.
What colour will it come in?

[Tom3012]

It is a very nice car from the few pics ive seen, when is the press release? I myt start saving ;)

[Mrs.TeamXtreme]

Very Nice!! seems wierd seeing a car with no motor backing plate behind the spur.
What colour will it come in?

Thanks, they will come as they are in the pictures. Clear anodised and black. :thumbsup:

[ads0021]

Here are some more pics

http://www.teamxtremepredator.co.uk/news/vega-elite-race-conversions/

[Mrs.TeamXtreme]

The kit is now available to purchase online! :thumbsup: Link below:

http://www.teamxtreme.co.uk/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16&products_id=393

Due to the volume of interest we have in this product orders will be done on a first come first served basis.
Thanks

[carlin]

Tell you somat the guys have done well cause it looked very good on the track today @ Petit

[JensK]

Just placed an order for the RB5 conversion kit....
Cant wait to get it :thumbsup:

[hloland]

Placed an order for the RB5 conversion kit also....
Just an Friday evening impulse act... :)

[Rebelrc]

Wow ! I know I am slightly biased but that is fappin cheap:o I didn't see that coming! £150 is really cheap compared to some very sub standard conversions ( you know who you are ) lol
When I advised them to sell them at
£250 I thought it was a steal especially as it is machined from billet high grade aircraft aluminium on a machine that is accurate within 1 micron over 1000mm ( at worst depending on temp )
Basically no one has ever hit this quality in 1/10th offroad ever! And once it is bought is going to be pretty much plug and play ,indestruRctible !
And all made in the uk( and the machines that make it )All for £150 ........ Shocker!
BALLS!
I've just ordered a losi 22 thinking that will do me this year !
I knew it was good but when John Spencer relayed how once the excitement and hype of the easy build was out of his system, how the car felt as planted as a touring car but superbly stable in the air . He relayed that the corner speed was amazing and a bit of a pain cause the opposition were not anticipating him cornering at that rate and he was nearly hittin them up the rear!

[Rebelrc]

Good work John . Keep up the good work and have a good weekend at the petit.
I bet the car runs really cool due to everything being conductive . Bet that makes a big difference to on tap power?

[feniks]

looks good yannin.
this make's the pik for the new 2 wd ones as hard.
lol

[Mrs.TeamXtreme]

looks good yannin.
this make's the pik for the new 2 wd ones as hard.
lol

Thanks :thumbsup:

[mark christopher]

Thanks Guys

Price will be £180 GBP inc vat for a LIMITED time only. Here is a direct link to the order page: http://www.teamxtreme.co.uk/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16&products_id=393

You know where we are if you need any more info :thumbsup:

Wow ! I know I am slightly biased but that is fappin cheap:o I didn't see that coming! £150 is really cheap compared to some very sub standard conversions ( you know who you are ) lol
When I advised them to sell them at
£250 I thought it was a steal especially as it is machined from billet high grade aircraft aluminium on a machine that is accurate within 1 micron over 1000mm ( at worst depending on temp )
Basically no one has ever hit this quality in 1/10th offroad ever! And once it is bought is going to be pretty much plug and play ,indestruRctible !
And all made in the uk( and the machines that make it )All for £150 ........ Shocker!
BALLS!
I've just ordered a losi 22 thinking that will do me this year !
I knew it was good but when John Spencer relayed how once the excitement and hype of the easy build was out of his system, how the car felt as planted as a touring car but superbly stable in the air . He relayed that the corner speed was amazing and a bit of a pain cause the opposition were not anticipating him cornering at that rate and he was nearly hittin them up the rear!

some one can not add up!!!!!!

[mark christopher]

Now - that would be telling!! You will here it on here when the next Vega conversion is ready :woot:


Maybe we should have a poll?

yes yes a poll :thumbsup:
:woot:

[Rebelrc]

Lol Mark:yawn::)
Someone cant read £150 + VAT+ delivery =£180

one thing Mark no dremmel sponsership required on this conversion!;)

[Darren Boyle]

one thing Mark no dremmel sponsership required on this conversion!;)

Just like an X6 Squared nowadays then ;)

[JensK]

Thumbs up for Kev Lee driving that fast at Petit with a brand new car :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Any chanse of posting Kev Lee`s setup at Petit?
Has there been made a setup-sheet for this car yet?



Really excited about this car and cant wait to start the build :thumbsup:

[spenner]

The idler shaft will not be required as it will be machined into the gearbox, and yes the kits will include the extra gear needed.

Can't beat that for quality!!

For anyone who has purchased one of the first batches of conversion kits, there was about 2... then they will have the same gearbox me and Kev are running which requires the idler shaft.

[Mrs.TeamXtreme]

Will be putting up race reports up soon. The Vega cars had a great weekend at Stotfold on Sunday!! :drool:

[Mrs.TeamXtreme]

Hi Guys:

I have put up a race report, please visit: http://www.teamxtremepredator.co.uk/race-reports/vega-elite-rb5-race-report/

Thanks :thumbsup:

[Rebelrc]

Nice report Jon!

[spenner]

Spoke to the man behind these great works of art today......

Good news is that those that have ordered will be able to enjoy the work of art for themselves...

Ever improving, there are a few new bits or upgrades... These include the new shock towers which where delivered yesterday. I am sure there will be plenty of these running very soon,

Enjoy.....

And check out the newest version for the kyosho range!!!

http://www.teamxtreme.co.uk/vega-elite-truck/pages/001.htm

[JensK]

Any news on when Team Extreme will start shipping out??..been quite a while since i ordered mine now and I`m really eager to start the build

[Funkymojo]

The car looks really awesome. I've got a question though, as you can see the pic below, i've marked the rear shock tower camber link holes with red arrows. On the original RB5 rear shock tower, the camber link holes are arched but on the Vega, they are lined up straight in a row. Will this affect the rear suspension settings and geometry? Thanks :)

http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/7369/vegaelite003.jpg

[spenner]

The Vega Elite RB5 SP2 has won the EIR 2011 in Belgium.....

Kev Lee drove from 6th on the grid in the most competitve EIR so far... 2 wins and a 2nd place gave him the title.

The car is still in it's first month, and seems to be getting faster and faster!! Sadly, with people swapping there RB5's for Vega and other mid cars for Vega everyone will have the same advantage.

Well done Kev :thumbsup:

Also,

The Vega Elite RT5 made it's debut at the same event.... Matt Owen drove the car to 2nd on the grid tied on points with Kim Sitensky (German Truck champion) Both drivers took 4 TQ's each but Kim took it on the quickest time.

With the car making it's debut it was a matter of playing with setups all weekend, The car looked very quick through qualifying but was unable to transfer that onto finals!!

Well done Matt

All in all a very good weekend for Vega Elite

[Rebelrc]

Well Done Guys!:thumbsup:
Fantastic result

[mw02veg]

tonys frog looked good at epr. kev moore even had a go he werent slow i can tell ya :woot:

[carlin]

So who else is running these Vegas on here because it only seems like Spenner is the only guy giving feedback about the car.
And Kev Lee is doing well with the car too.

Just wondering what other ppl have bought these not said much in feedback wise

[DaSloth]

mine was built for the weekend, but i got a case of serious "CBA" so stayed at home :p

Car went together really nicely, the quality of the chassis and gearbox is amazing! Loking forward to running it this weekend at moto arena or stotfold :)

[JensK]

My kit is now on its way...
When its build and ready for race I will post how its doing here in norway. Usually, I`m an A-finalist(lower 10) here in norway and maybe this car will give me the extra edge to get me in top 5 spot...hopefully :thumbsup:
But of course, to make that goal,i will need to push myself harder as the level in 1/10 here is getting higher...

[spenner]

TBH there are a couple out there....

I know myself and Kev Lee have been running them from day 1, working on setups and improvements.
We have now been joined by Tony Evdoka.

Simon W has one, and there have been a few purchased in Europe. The car is ever improving, and once this is all done you will get details you need.

The Vega was winner at EIR, 2 Vega's held the two fastest laps over the whole meeting in 2wd!!

The car is in production and i know they are working 18 hrs a day to clear the backlog of orders. Since i ran the first car a month ago Saturday there have been many changes, this is what is holding up the orders.
I am sure anyone who purchased one already will want it the same as ours ???

These changes include:

New gearbox - Includes both shafts for idlers machined as part of gearbox, so no need for extra's.

Vega Idlers - These make the car silent and are strong and durable. I will add, no one has had a problem with idlers in the Vega Elite... and we was selling them to drivers who use other Kyosho mid cars, due to issues with idlers!!

Revised shock tower - Made stronger, again part of crash test. Identified areas which are breakable and these have been made stronger.

New bodyshell - The Frog was first, this has been replaced by a more buggy looking shell. Although others may become available. Shell is designed for the car with today's lipo's etc in mind and fits snug to chassis.

Anodised - To give the car that finished look it has been anodised.

Weight kit's - The car is very light as standard, made so this could be added by driver. Rudebits will be making weights for the car. So far both myself and Kev Lee have been using the Rudebits under lipo weights, and also under speedo weights. These are perfect for the car and once new one's are available i am sure Mr Evdoka will let us know.

If you have questions or require setups then pm myself, KevLee or Rudetony.

[carlin]

Thanks Spenner sounds good, so I'm guessing there is awating time period for one then?

But hope to see some more, results, the frog shell that the guys was running at the Petit looked nice i thought so when will there be some pics on here soon with the changes etc?

Might wait little bit to see how things go & wait out incase there is anymore changes but does look very nice guys :thumbsup: brilliant work

[spenner]

The cars should be going out as we speak.... no real back log, just enough hours in the day to meet demand!! Unless your me...:(

The shell at the Petit is the current shell..... The Frog shell was before that.

[MHeadling]

Good result Vega! Well done to the team drivers and new owners!

Iv seen the car being machined and it's a true work of art, the gearbox is something else! A great British product!

The car looks amazing and I'm well pleased they are selling well!

Now off to eBay to look for a donor car!

[SimonW]

Hi All,
I've run mine twice now and all i can say is "WOW" this thing is good, it changes direction in an instant, no lazy cornering and more and better steering than anything else i've driven. The craftsmanship on the whole car is amazing, when i first saw a piccy i was hooked and i wasn't disappointed. First time out was @ NBC my local track ( mostly grass on sandy soil that comes through quite quickly with some wooden jumps and bumpy) after the addition of a 3mm stainless steel plate (157g) that snuggly fits in the batt compartment it flew round. Second time out i changed my rear link to the same as Kev and John run and it was indoors on carpet last night, mini pins all round in and outside rows off the front tyres. The track was tight (touring car club) and it was fantastic. For those that know me you will be shocked to hear i've ditched the traditional black shell for a proper spray job cos' "she's worth it" LoL. I'll be @ stotfold on the 20th for it's first astro test, i have a feeling i won't be disappointed there either, just need to get some Ghea pistons for it and maybe some BIG BORES as they WILL fit on no messin'.

[Rebelrc]

Funkymojo you are right this will alter something as will the motor being shifted but it must be correct as these cars are proving to be rapid and easy to drive!:drool:
Oh and new owners when it's built before fitting the motor feel how free the transmission is. Silky smooth precision.

[spenner]

Funky....

Sorry never see your post...

The holes are same position as RB5 but with extra one's... basically giving you more positions. Although the positions are same they will act differently due to the layout of the car.

Simon...

Glad you are liking the car, all i can say is keep it up and if it starts to go wrong don't be afraid to go back to what worked. We have tried a number of things the 'should' have worked..... but didn't!!! The car is a real joy to drive, but as we have found like other cars if you get it wrong it can be hard!

[Highjumper]

Hello Guys, i have seen the Car at the Weekend for the first Time Live!

The Car looks really good, and io Think it is an good option on Astroturf and Carpet.

My RB5SP2 runs at the Last Final realy well, the Setup was then better .

Nice Race Kev in the last Final.

Greets from Germany.

Kim Sitensky


PS: The Truck from Matt looks Great! i hope the Setup Tips makes you faster and faster!
PPS: You have my 75 Front Spring!!! :-)

[KevLee]

Hello Guys, I have seen the Car at the Weekend for the first Time Live!

The Car looks really good, and I Think it is an good option on Astroturf and Carpet.

My RB5SP2 runs at the Last Final realy well, the Setup was then better .

Nice Race Kev in the last Final.

Greets from Germany.

Kim Sitensky

Hey Kim,

Yes, that was a good race in the last leg! are you sure you didn't put a Vega conversion on for that last race? :)

[Funkymojo]

Funky....

Sorry never see your post...

The holes are same position as RB5 but with extra one's... basically giving you more positions. Although the positions are same they will act differently due to the layout of the car.

Simon...

Glad you are liking the car, all i can say is keep it up and if it starts to go wrong don't be afraid to go back to what worked. We have tried a number of things the 'should' have worked..... but didn't!!! The car is a real joy to drive, but as we have found like other cars if you get it wrong it can be hard!

Thanks for the reply spenner. What about the rear shock tower top holes for the shocks? Are they the same as the RB5 as well? By the way, car looks really good! :thumbsup:

[Highjumper]

Noo, only Change the Setup more harder! To Late! But next Year! :-)

Maybe i get some conversion! We will see! It Looks sooo great! But i have to check some Think´s with Kyosho Germany and so on. I Write you,or Spenner a Mail, if i can get one!

Have a nice Week.

Kim

[chuckie stella]

PS: The Truck from Matt looks Great! i hope the Setup Tips makes you faster and faster!
PPS: You have my 75 Front Spring!!! :-)[/QUOTE]

Hey Kim, I'm so sorry mate!! Would you like me to post you a new pair or paypal the funds for replacement? :blush:
Thanks for all your help over the weekend, however, the truck went from good to fantastic and then back to good which isn't good enough to beat you and your team. :(
I don't think this was due to your guidance but more to do with testing new things and being the first time out and me not listening to the BOSS! At least we know now what doesn't work!! Lol. :woot:
Seriously though Kim, thanks very much for your support and I hope we have a major foreign asset join the Vega Team soon
The VEGA truck really is the way forward for me. I should know as I love stadium truck, bring it back people!!!!! :thumbsup::):thumbsup::thumbsup:

[/tobys]

I should know as I love stadium truck, bring it back people!!!!! :thumbsup::):thumbsup::thumbsup:

+1 :thumbsup:

[Highjumper]

Hello Matt, no Problem because the Spring. ! Write ma an E-mail . [email protected]


The Race was good, Luci has a Great Sunday in Truck and 2WD!
We will see how hast he can go in the next 2-3 Years!

Have you looked at our Homepage for the Race in June??



Greets Kim

[InsideLineModels]

You can now Preorder you VEGA ELITE RB5 conversion and secure your place in the the queue! :thumbsup:

Please take a look at the shop link below under "kits".

Any questions, just ask.
Cheers
Kev Lee

[Mrs.TeamXtreme]

Hi Guys,

Just to let you know that the Vega Power Machined Idler Gear for the RB5 is now available to buy from here: http://www.teamxtreme.co.uk/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16&products_id=401

There will be a picture up later but I'm sure you know what they look like, limited quantity so get yours quick :woot:

Thanks :thumbsup::thumbsup: