Socket

iTrader: (61)

That's a pretty bold claim there. I think Rivkin has gotten as far as he has without needing to be a dirty driver. Sounds like if Michael can't pull away, and leaves the door open, the better driver is going to move the slower one. The term I like to use is, "BOHICA". Feel free to google that.

Jack Smash

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Bold claim and I stand behind it 100%. I was 10' from the corner. Michael was hounding Rivkin the whole race, Spencer bobbled, Michael gets by, and gets run into at the end of the straight and Rivkin takes off.

carcrazy699

iTrader: (49)

Hey guys I just bought a B5M FL and wanted to find out if the new Kashima shock bodies are worth the price. I figured if they are I might as well get them now before I hit the track with it.

I have been slowly reading this thread but dang almost 1k pages is a lot of info!

Logi Maker

iTrader: (56)

The car has proven itself in box stock form.. just like all for the most part...

BUT.. what's the fun in that? LOL.

Cpt.America

iTrader: (52)

exactly If the wallet (and wifey) permits, there's nothing wrong with a little bling!

jslider

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Hey all, I have been thinking of picking up a B5M, and normally I am the kind that is going to look for the good deal on a used purchase but the used ones that I see for sale are running as much if not more than I can pick up a new light version for brand new i understand that there are upgrades on these cars but still the prices seem high for a used car. I am thinking there is little to do on the B5M light out of the box it is great for 17.5 but am i better off one way or another.

thanks for the input.
and the new one i am pondering is at Amain comes with a slingshot 17.5 for free so that would be a bonus as well

carcrazy699

iTrader: (49)

Very true! My wife surprised me with the car as a early bday present and I am stoked to get it on the track asap. I was just wondering if I should do them now but if it can wait thats cool to. I need newer electrics for it the most!

I did notice when I put the car together that the ball cups were really tight and then searched this thread about it and then pinched them while on the stud and it worked! Glad I read here first before posting lol!

Cpt.America

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The B5m light is awesome right out of the box. I can't think of anything the car HAS to have to be competitive on the track. It's ready to go right out of the box.

Having said that, my B5m is anything BUT stock!

Socket

iTrader: (61)

The B5M lite out of the box is perfect for 17.5. The build is easy, just recommend taking your time and making sure everything is free and smooth.

jslider

iTrader: (10)

So is the lite going to be a good candidate for going into mod class as well, not that I ever plan to have the talent to control mod but,,, you know, just saying -- maybe

glenng

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very nice build brandon! are you using an eliminator and screwing on from behind so you can use locknuts to hold spur down? if so, very nice and crafty. might have to do that too if screwhead doesnt rub the motorplate on the kyosho

carcrazy699

iTrader: (49)

Whats the purpose of the slipper eliminator? I have seen that a bit and wonder what the benefits of it are

16right

Anyone else having this same issue...?

I have a Schelle carbon battery strap, and once in a while during a race it will come unhinged at the waterfall. I shove the strap all the way in and screw it down pretty tight but the same thing will happen.

Thanks

Cpt.America

iTrader: (52)

The reason I am using the 3 screws + lock nuts, is because that particular exotek eliminator came with the threads missing from the piece (manufacturing defect). I used counter sunk screws from the rear, and they clear the motor plate just fine.... then lock down from the front.

And thanks! It sure looks good on the table. Lets see how the carbon car drives this weekend.

Less rotational mass

I have been running the schelle strap in my T5m for a couple months... never seen this happen. My current B5m build is running one now, with the carbon chassis.... and if any car is going to be prone to this problem, it will be mine. I will let you know if I see any issues.

Tee

It seems pointless that the screw(s) on the battery strap extend beyond the nuts, since they don't touch the battery pack. Just saying.