...That they incorporate adjustable rear toe. I suppose they will, since they did it on the Optima. But with the Ultima, I figure they have two options. They can do it like they did on the Optima, with those inserts, or they can add a gizmo like the Robinson Racing rear toe adjust:
I have one of these on one of my cars and it's a pretty nifty part.
What do you guys hope will be fixed or improved on the Ultima?
I have 1 of those,, looks like it would break first hit. Not much meat on the plastic parts. I think the better option would be to use different toe plates.
I've run across several of those in my travels. I've never purchased one. I think it's cool from a vintage parts point of view but I have no idea if it will improve Ultima handling. I guess if somehow it decreases the excessive push when turning, that would be good.
I'm running one and I think it helps, but I'm also running a square tire set-up and a decent amount of toe-out in front. I got a really good deal on it on the 'bay.
rccars4sal wrote:The 1 I have is for optima mid, never ran it. Ive never messed with rear toe,, so whats needed to reduce rear traction, in or out?
Why bother with an option like this on an Optima Mid when all it takes is a different rear arm bracket at the rear? Kyosho even made a little set...
Exactly what I was thinking. I believe they made 3 different rear arm brackets with different arm mounting angles...red, blue and silver colored, if I recall correctly. I used the blue one with my OptiMutt car.
Yeah, thats why I havent used the adjusto link thing. its easier to change toe plates. Mine came in a lot of parts, and it took me years to figure out what it was. Really a good idea because its adjustable. I just know that my ham fisted driving would have it broke in short order.
Those parts came out when the lazer had long replaced the optima mid.
They were option parts for the spider10, or tf1. Kyoshos first attempt in the touring class.
I'm just hoping a rere Ultima happens. This is the year for it to occur 30 and all. Would be unfortunate to have designed and molded all those gearbox internals and only use them for the Optima. I considered trying to stuff them into the ultima box until GomachV explained that it wouldn't be exactly easy.
Fixes if they do run one?...
Lengthen the chassis a bit for a less twitchy drive, and easier battery placement. (we don't all race and have shorty pack lipos!)
I hope they include rear bumper of the ultima pro. That really helped to keep the motorplate from bending. And i hope the sell it separate, and it fits the old tranny
Only have one re-re completed so far and with the little bit of a run going on here with worlds car posts I thought I'd add mine to the mix. Kept it stock except for white wheels, RPM gear cover and Steve's front bumper. My kit also had the bad...
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Thanks! Paint was by Larry at Kustom R/C graphics. I was going for a boxart-inspired scheme but not a copy. The final product wasn't exactly what I asked for but I still like it. It's hard to explain in an email every detail so until I make attempts...
was gonna turn it into a turbo ultima but changed my mind as the chassis nip was to hard to find...i have nip turbo ultima rims n rubber but I like all my shelfers to have t&a machining rims lol
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BWAHHAAA!- MarWANK . -Sorry I couldn't help myself.
Le Mans Stock motor.
The missing wing and mounts are in my tool box. I forgot why I even removed...
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This was an awesome post to find! I just resurected an Ultima II that was given to me. I'm deciding if I'll convert it to brushless. Right now its got a trinity monster motor, a hobbywing 1060 esc, running futaba radio and servo. I'll snap some pics...
though i have a brand new kyosho burns i'm not so much into kyosho buggies.
if anyone is after a imo nice kyosho ultima (pro?) take a look at this one. it is located
in austria. please note 1 € = 1.42 $ these days. and no i'm not the seller and...
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Dam, Im only 11 months late... diggin deep are we??
So I was at the track, and some guy saw I was racing my early 90;'s B stamp RC10T buggy conversion. He asked if I would be interested in an old Ultima. I said maybe, so he went and grabbed it from his trunk. He returned with this:
Hardly a...
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Great looking buggy! I recently built my first Ultima also and I really enjoyed working with a car that was designed so different from the other buggies I had built. I'm with you on the stock wheels---I never liked them either. I like the wheels you...
I am at a stand still on my Kyosho Stinger rebuild while I locate some parts. I have a Kyosho Ultima II I am going to gear up to rebuild whole I am waiting. Would anybody happen to have a PDF of the Ultima II they could send me or tell me if its on...
I have a kyosho ultima st gp. As soon as I bought it about 10 years ago my motor mount slid and stripped my spur gear tower hobbies split with kyosho and parts were hard to find. Right after I found a tunnel hull boat at the pawn shop and I swapped...
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Well projects getting put on hold... im getting a traxxas nitro sport in trade for some race car stuff I had lying around in the garage. Parts are readily available. I would like to fix my kyosho as a thrasher for my son but with parts hard to find...