zx5 fs2
 

Has anyone got one? Is it any good?

I am running the FS2 parts on my FS. Have been getting quicker with it and the car is very good when it is in the setup window for the given track. I am running without extra weight on the car with LiPo's so it is a good sign.

Last weekend I managed FTD in the 3rd final and the fastest I have been at that track. It was an Astro track and I ran a setup I found on pettitrc and tweaked it slightly for the bumps we have.

Very pleased so far.

ive upgraded mine to the fs2 mate and its awsome

What parts do you need to upgrade?

the only parts i can think of are the ally rear hubs but they are not a must oh and you could put some ally wheel hexs on and ceramic diff balls with the fs2 you get all the ally hinge pin holders with the kit and on mine ive also added the ally chassis brace

Also you need the rear wishbones & drive shafts too

I bought those parts to have the FS2 rear suspension (you need the alloy arms holders too) :

Middle Suspension Arm Set (KYOUM521)
Rear Hub Type-B Off -4.7 (RB5) (2) (KYOUM519)
Kyosho 65.5mm Universal Swing Shaft (2) (KYOUM522)

if you converting a mk1 fs youl also need some more of the long ball cups for the rear camber links because when you run the longest link on the rear with the new wishbones you dont get much thread into the ball cups

i thought he was talking about upgrading an fs2 in which case he wouldent mate?

Mmm thought he wanted asked what do i need to upgrade to the FS2 then he will need change rear over too

But it's people choices what they want to do.

I've got most ofthe parts now just waiting for rear drive shafts

Converting FS to FS2 is only the body, chassis and rear springs. The FS already had the RB5 mid arm conversion and all the other stuff listed in the marketing material. There were no alloy rear uprights. It seems that the marketing material refers to the difference between an SP and an FS2.

InfernosOnly has some good photos of the FS2 http://www.infernosonly.com/PhotoGal...PhotoNumber=11

Indeed the marketing lingo is a little confusing as it uses most of the sales pitch of the FS1. The car pictured seems also to be a prototype with parts mixed between the FS2 (springs, lexan cover, rear suspension) and FS1 (composite arm holders. However, rear arms are different, they are longer than the FS1, same as the RB5 SP, hubs are different, bones are longer and axles are shorter. You can see on pics that they don't use anymore a blue spacer under the hex... Or just check spare parts refs.:)

i have just finished building both the zx-5 fs-2 and the rb-5 sp-2
my first kyosho builds since the first lazer.
i'am very impressed with the way they have gone together.
i'am running the fs-2 on Saturday in a northeast regional.
the track is all grass so does anyone have any good starting points?

i'll post on how things go.

You have a PM ;)

So a new FS for circa £270 vs the FS2. What am I missing etc. Is there a night and day difference between the FS and FS2?

If I was to make the change it's got to be right.

Hey Mike, performance wise I don't think you will notice anything between the FS/FS2. I can only comment on the FS2 as I've recently built and raced one and it really is an excellent chassis, I'm dead impressed at how well it worked out of the box and I'm excited to see what it can do with further setup!

If I'm right about the FS/FS2 being so similar then it's safe to say you'll love the standard FS.

My FS1 is amazing and I don't want to change it (just yet), have run it at the last 5 off road rounds up here and TQ'd and won every A final on grass, it's such a nice car to drive.

Dan

Also looking at the FS1, but ideally want the sealed chassis as we race outdoors in winter

If you want selaed chassis you can just cut a B44 undertray to fit - my pal MattB did exactly that with no problem :thumbsup:

What diff balls come with the FS / FS2 carbide I assume and any must do upgrades?