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1986 original Kyosho Ultima

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Because of the Kyosho Ultima re release hitting the shelves in the near future i thought i should restore my original 1986 Ultima to an presentable standard. I tore it apart, cleaned everything, substituted worn or broken parts and topped it off with a body i bought years ago from tc member gerolf on here.

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The Radio is the Robbe version of the Futaba Magnum Junior FP-T2PKA

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sleek and low

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Its not a "better than new" restoration, I like it when you can see that the car was used as intended

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Kyosho LeMans 480S motor.......

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Tekin TSC 610-R, a Ultima should have a red Tekin......

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The radio plate is the frp one from the Turbo Ultima, the original plastic one was broken

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Feel free to post pics of your original Ultima here, before the rere's flood the forum............................. but I will buy one or two rere's anyway, cause i like Ultimas.

 

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That's a beauty. I want one of the re-re's when they come out, but I'll probably just have to live vicariously through you guys on TC.

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Here's my example :-

 

 

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And build thread:- 

 

 

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4 hours ago, a.w.k. said:

 @Wooders28  , that's what i want the rere for, for guiltfree modifying  B)

No guilt here man! 😎

I was guilty it was sat on the shelf and not getting used! 

No one way tickets either, both the RB5 and the Ultima can be put back to original (well, couple of extra holes in the chassis 🤷‍♂️)

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1 hour ago, Wooders28 said:

No guilt here man! 😎

I was guilty it was sat on the shelf and not getting used! 

Yes you're right, instead of buying a rere I'm going to restomod this Ultima, that I bought as a donor car.
I would also be guilty if I let it sit and allow it to do nothing .......

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.........will take some time though......;)

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Does anyone know if it is possible to convert a nitro Ultima RB to electric spec? Are the chassis similar? I crave an Ultima as I used to own one and I stupidly sold it for beans BITD. Used Ultimas now seem to be extremely expensive, but nitro versions are cheap and plentiful, so i was wondering if I could buy one and convert it to the other.

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6 hours ago, Yalson said:

Does anyone know if it is possible to convert a nitro Ultima RB to electric spec? Are the chassis similar? I crave an Ultima as I used to own one and I stupidly sold it for beans BITD. Used Ultimas now seem to be extremely expensive, but nitro versions are cheap and plentiful, so i was wondering if I could buy one and convert it to the other.

If i remember correctly  the rb gp and the rb ep have the same suspension, but the rb gp has a aluminum pan chassis whereas the rb gp has a plastic tub. Another difference is the gearbox and the motor position, the rb gp has the engine in front of the rear axle and a laydown gearbox, the rb ep has the motor behind the rear axle and a standard 3 gears gearbox. To make a full transition you would need the plastic tub chassis and the ep gearbox. But you could also mount the electric motor in place of the nitro engine and ditch the fuel tank for a lipo battery. That way you would also have a car in the latest configuration for rwd buggies,  a midship motor rwd with aluminum chassis......

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On 10/7/2019 at 2:03 PM, Yalson said:

Used Ultimas now seem to be extremely expensive

I'm hoping, once the re release arrives,  prices will drop.

There seems to be a few on ebay atm, I'm guessing people trying to cash in while they can.

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On 10/3/2019 at 3:56 PM, a.w.k. said:

The Radio is the Robbe version of the Futaba Magnum Junior FP-T2PKA

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I'm enjoying the pictures of all the Ultimas here in the thread. Just wanted to say I also LOVED that Colt Jr Robbe radio, Andreas. That's GOOD stuff! :)

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I restored my Ultima many years ago , I sourced parts for a long long time , lots of new parts on here , it's one of my fav buggies

 

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On 10/3/2019 at 8:56 PM, a.w.k. said:

topped it off with a body i bought years ago

A very nice buggy . I like the alternative decal colour

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11 hours ago, mongoose1983 said:

I'm enjoying the pictures of all the Ultimas here in the thread. Just wanted to say I also LOVED that Colt Jr Robbe radio, Andreas. That's GOOD stuff! :)

Thanks Erich, i appreciate that you like what i have done with this Ultima.
I hope you are doing well these times since your hometown is in the news nearly daily....

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4 hours ago, KEV THE REV said:

I restored my Ultima many years ago , I sourced parts for a long long time , lots of new parts on here , it's one of my fav buggies

I like your Ultima very much. I had also the plan to do my Ultima boxart. I sourced a nib body, cage, wing and decals, but then i got the chance to buy tc member gerolfs Ultima body that he painted. Yes, the graphics are no stickers but painted, white, copper yellow and silver. gerolfs showroom is a little quiet these days, he did some very clean builds in the past.

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Still in my Ultima spare parts box, I think i have to do also a box art Ultima in the future.......

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