Wildcat1971

iTrader: (84)

yeah, I still have that steel template from back in the day. Personally, I feel like a conversion is the way to go, as the b5m is doing well. Package it up like tlr and move on. There are a few things I would do different, like the front hubs and how the rear arms are replaced. otherwise, the car is good. But no matter if it is a b6 or a laydown config, new stuff is always fun.

BRSracing

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I been saying for the past couple months something new was on the horizon........ My source seemed solid unloading the B5 stuff is a sure bet a new car is coming

man1ac

I am kinda suprised...I thought there was a new 4wd on the horizon and not a whole new platform...

Kremzeek

iTrader: (8)

Amain has the B5 with B5M conversion kit for the same price. Tower wants $435 for it though..?

At that price, I'm seriously considering the B5 for outdoor this year.

BRSracing

iTrader: (67)

4wd is coming too, that AE has confirmed.

Matt Trimmings

iTrader: (170)

Later rather than sooner from what I've heard...

Jmuck69

iTrader: (14)

New car will be a full Factory Team B5M with chassis drilled for the unicorn lay down transmission. Why make a B6 when the current B5 is doing REALLY well.

NielsVV

Ok, I have to reconsider my first thoughts on the durability of the B5m. On the first run, I broke the rear shock tower. Since then, I drove maybe 20 packs thru, including 1 race day and haven't broke a thing since then (knock on wood), and I made a lot of awful crashes.

I am new to this, is there something I need to check er redo on my B5m? Some general maintenance tips would be nice. I have no complaints so far and the car drives (thru my eyes) perfect. The only thing I do now after each (race) day is to clean it with compressed air and visual check that there are no leaks on the shocks and that I haven't broke something.

caffeine357

iTrader: (8)

I need to get a rebuild kit and this says its for the b5m but i have the champions edition with the fox kashima shocks. Is this still the kit that i need, are they universal?

http://www.amainhobbies.com/rc-cars-...c91491/p275241

theres also this one. I want to make sure i dont order the wrong one

http://www.amainhobbies.com/rc-cars-...c91495/p275244

Matt Trimmings

iTrader: (170)

Universal...but I would recommend the X-Rings...They are smoother and last longer than the cheap red orings.

http://www.amainhobbies.com/rc-cars-...c91495/p275244

caffeine357

iTrader: (8)

yup i just had a pro help me rebuild at my track he made me get xrings, ill get that one thanks !

Off topic but this this the one im looking at to rebuild the big bores on my sc10 as well? Ill ask here cause that thread is a ghost town and i wont see a response for weeks

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXCVGL&P=7

eddie7978

whats a laydown transmission?

Jmuck69

iTrader: (14)

I clean and shine up the plastic with WD40 and a toothbrush. I remove the pinion and spin the drive line to check for bearings. Check shocks, remove shocks to check for anything binding in suspension. That's it.

Cridd

iTrader: (16)

Agree but also I always look at the shocks and think there should be an easier way to change oil so it is quicker faster. I hate taking the lower screw out because I feel it weakens the plastic so sometimes I just take off the top one and spin off the shock cap and poor out by turning car upside down . But you still have to take oil bleed screw, etc. not a huge deal but one of things that is a pain for me. If it was quicker and less oily mess I may change my oil more and have a better car in a pinch.

Also faster way to change out diff, more precise diff settings. In a perfect world.

racer1812

iTrader: (31)

Are you serious?