137LikesTeam Associated RC10 B5m Mid-Motor & Rear Motor Thread
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11-22-2015, 12:56 PM
Tech Rookie
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The stock B5M lite is dialed on carpet right out of the box. Just bolt up some Schumacher mini-pins and stagger ribs and lower the ride height a little and battery way back.
After struggling a little for front grip on clay, I went to the 1.7 ft shock pistons/35wt) on mine and when I put on the carpet tires, it cornered like my 1/12th scale pan car the moment I dropped it on the track. In fact mine probably has too much steering for some .
After struggling a little for front grip on clay, I went to the 1.7 ft shock pistons/35wt) on mine and when I put on the carpet tires, it cornered like my 1/12th scale pan car the moment I dropped it on the track. In fact mine probably has too much steering for some .
11-22-2015, 02:38 PM
Thrust bearing and spring removal
I needed to rebuild my diff and I was unable to get the inner most thrust washer and the spring out of the outdrive. I tried fishing it out with a small hooked scraper. Any other tips? Thanks.
11-22-2015, 03:26 PM
WD-40 also works...
11-22-2015, 05:58 PM
does anyone know what the +4mm (c) arm mount would be used for? i am just curious what this would do to make it better? thinking about buying one if its worth it
11-22-2015, 07:05 PM
Explains it.
11-22-2015, 07:53 PM
Thank you JERM13!
11-22-2015, 07:56 PM
Anyone have a part number for just the bottom shock cap o ring, I don't need the cap, just the o ring
11-22-2015, 09:07 PM
Easily worth it when it comes time to replace your worn stockers.
11-22-2015, 09:22 PM
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11-23-2015, 06:52 AM
Tech Addict
Hey guys, I've been going through my vehicles updating every class to current gen cars and I'm finally doing 2wd Buggy. I'm currently running an RE World's Car to cover 2wd open and I'm looking at the rear motor B5. I race on an outdoor 1/10 and 1/8 track, medium grip dirt/clay mix. My concern is that the B5 was the first released and hasn't had any updates. The mm cars seem to be getting all the attention. Does anyone think (guess) that an update for the B5 is near or that they'll possibly discontinue the car altogether? The prices are really low, $209, and anyone who has driven AE cars knows what that means. Either an update or a discontinuation is looming. So would it be smart to wait a few months or take advantage of the low price on the car? I've got my hands full with a new T5M and SC5M so I'm in no rush at the moment. My Worlds Car has no problem getting me into the top 5 and its a blast to drive. I'm just leery of buying a car that's about to get cancelled or updated. I mean look at the value of the 5m factory lite kit. I would have been mad for a few minutes had I bought a 5M team car a month before the FL came out.
11-23-2015, 07:16 AM
Good call on the pin brace; I'll grab one of those.
Any thoughts on AE blue vs Lunsford turnbuckles? I've had no issues with the set on my Factory Team 4.1 so I'll probably just go with those unless the Lunsford are that much better.
Thanks for the head's up about your kit that was for sale (I saw the edit about the sale). I like building kits so I would have passed anyway.
Even though this thread has pretty much died off, I know I will use the info for tuning and ideas.
Any thoughts on AE blue vs Lunsford turnbuckles? I've had no issues with the set on my Factory Team 4.1 so I'll probably just go with those unless the Lunsford are that much better.
Thanks for the head's up about your kit that was for sale (I saw the edit about the sale). I like building kits so I would have passed anyway.
Even though this thread has pretty much died off, I know I will use the info for tuning and ideas.
http://www.amainhobbies.com/rc-cars-...t-7002/p446778
11-23-2015, 08:09 AM
Tech Addict
I guess I should clarify my concern, I'm not really talking about performance. We all know the B5 is a great car out of the box in either configuration. I'm more focused on value here. That is the foundation of my question above. Tnx
11-23-2015, 09:39 AM
get one!
With the low price and coupon savings (if you're a Tower member) the deal is too good to pass up.
It's not like the B5 rear is out of date, either. You said you're killing it with the re-released kit...how old is that design? Go for it!