Kyosho ZX6 4wd

[shaungooner]

just skipping back a few posts on the rear hinge pin height subject

does anyone have an image of the modification required to the gear box housing, is it just a small dremel job?

[Neil Skull]

Just a Small dremel job.

[shaungooner]

Thanks Neil

Don't suppose anyone has posted a how to guide on this any where?

[Neil Skull]

If you go for the raised gearbox set up you will see where the wishbones hit the gearbox,
Just dremel until it clears ok!

[dMITIj]

Originally Posted by leeboy44

ive also fitted gear diffs, ive not built the ball diffs,

bit of a p*ss take £50odd for a gear diff and it dont with the bearings etc

if i buy the gear diffs (LAW50) is there any other thing that is needed to make it run/fit?

[Magnus F]

Originally Posted by dMITIj

if i buy the gear diffs (LAW50) is there any other thing that is needed to make it run/fit?

Nope.
I have build mine like this:
http://www.petitrc.com/setup/kyosho/...BuildGearDiff/
So far i have tested:
F - R
10k - 5k
10k - 7k
7k - 5k
7k - 7k
I have found 7k front and rear working best for me on indoor carpet.
Going to another indoor track next week for some more testing.

[leeboy44]

I'm on 10k 10k and this for me is the best yet

I run this in my old yokomo bmax

Zx6 is a great car

[dMITIj]

Originally Posted by Magnus F

Nope.
I have build mine like this:
http://www.petitrc.com/setup/kyosho/...BuildGearDiff/
So far i have tested:
F - R
10k - 5k
10k - 7k
7k - 5k
7k - 7k
I have found 7k front and rear working best for me on indoor carpet.
Going to another indoor track next week for some more testing.

Yes but in that build of the gear diff he is saying:

"We throw these plastic bushes out and add two 5x8x2.5 bearings. This gives the diff outdrives a lot more support in the diff casing, but you will find also that your diffs last 10 times longer as most of the binding from the plastic bush is now gone. Your diffs also run cooler and smoother. Make sure the o-ring is seated nicely in the casing once the bearing is inserted and is not pinched."

So ill like som 5x8x2.5 bearings and if i understand it correct ill have to buy them as they are not comming with the gear diff? If so can anyone suggest some good bearings? with a link for it?

Is anything else needed right from the go for this kit build?

[Dazzler]

I used these bearings in my diffs..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151358410461?redirect=mobile

[Magnus F]

Originally Posted by dMITIj

Yes but in that build of the gear diff he is saying:

"We throw these plastic bushes out and add two 5x8x2.5 bearings. This gives the diff outdrives a lot more support in the diff casing, but you will find also that your diffs last 10 times longer as most of the binding from the plastic bush is now gone. Your diffs also run cooler and smoother. Make sure the o-ring is seated nicely in the casing once the bearing is inserted and is not pinched."

So ill like som 5x8x2.5 bearings and if i understand it correct ill have to buy them as they are not comming with the gear diff? If so can anyone suggest some good bearings? with a link for it?

Is anything else needed right from the go for this kit build?

The 5x8x2.5 bearings is not included in the gear diff.
Im using Kyosho bearings because they are really good quality.
http://www.jemodels.com/index.php?ap...ref=KYO-BRG002

[Hobie]

My ZX6 is great, I love this car ! Here is a short video of mine in my home track in Hong Kong. The track is little big for 1/10 but gives a lot of excitement with the double/double/double section ;-). Enjoy.

http://youtu.be/tAWHm0n26ew

[Jac]

Originally Posted by Hobie

My ZX6 is great, I love this car ! Here is a short video of mine in my home track in Hong Kong. The track is little big for 1/10 but gives a lot of excitement with the double/double/double section ;-). Enjoy.

http://youtu.be/tAWHm0n26ew

Awesome! Do we have any tracks like this in the UK anyone?

[trr061984]

I suppose Storm Valley was the last thing that we had like it but it was about 1/4 the size of that and now its shut. So no would be the answer I think!

[Jac]

Originally Posted by trr061984

I suppose Storm Valley was the last thing that we had like it but it was about 1/4 the size of that and now its shut. So no would be the answer I think!

That's a shame really. Roll on the outdoor season!!

[Jac]

ZX6 built completely stock. Set up suggestions please to calm it down on slippy? Like a bullet on high grip then much harder than an angry 2wd on slip...
Good turn in but then it just over rotates on the slippy...

[RogerM]

Will post my set-up when I get home but was VERY happy with it on a greasy Kidderminster track after latest set-up changes.

What configuration have you built it in?

Do you have the RudeBits spine weight?

[Jac]

Hi Roger,

I have built it saddles. Don't think I've got a spine weight but can get one quickly.

Look forward to reading the set up.

Cheers

[Neil Skull]

Check carefully the rear Inserts are correct on the wishbone hanger.
The manual has an appendium and it has confused a few!

Elliott and most others use:-

Rear front holder "D" Rear Rear holder "C"
Rear front Holder spacer "4" Rear rear holder "2"

[RogerM]

Originally Posted by Jac

Hi Roger,

I have built it saddles. Don't think I've got a spine weight but can get one quickly.

Look forward to reading the set up.

Cheers

I would image that there will be quite a difference in the sweet spot between saddles and shortie...

[lee.willows]

Gents does the spine weight make that much differance to planting the rear? Or would weight under saddles just as good?