JeepnMike

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I don't mind asking the naive question.. If this is the 'next release' of the B5m and it is being sold as a "lite" version catering towards stock class, would this car not be good for mod?

onefast8

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If you have hi grip then maybe, if not slap in a 4 gear trans.

Davidka

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Do you find the slipper to be useful for stock, other than protecting the diff? I never really have.

ocpop

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Question for those who use a slipper eliminator. Why not just tighten down your stock slipper so it doesn't slip?

AlmostIllegal

I still run a slipper in stock. I prefer a small amount of slip if needed. My Pucks are lasting a VERY long time with it. So that is nice. I would have to say that I have ran at least 40 packs, cleaned them once. Have yet to replace a puck, but I am due to check it out.

I am running the Avid slipper and it works great over the stock unit.

I have to say, I am a little sad to see that AE did not come out with an option to run the battery inline. The setup has worked so well for so many people... It is just odd that it is not a option yet.

Reading on the 3 vs 4 gear, if I am understanding this correct, 4 gear transfer more weight to the rear tires and 3 gear transfers more to the front (when on power). I would assume that 4 gear is still likely the best option on a med bite, outdoor dirt track?

I am currently fighting a on power steering issue (or lack of) that I just have not had time to figure out. Its driving me a little nuts. I think if I drop down in the shock oil, it will help over all. The rebound seems slow and I am thinking that it is causing some issues... I need some time on the track. lol

dbowen

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Yes in medium to low grip or dusty conditions absolutely bc the eliminator has no give and your car will do doughnuts if you get on throttle to hard in those conditions.

And to answer the other guys question even when you have a slipper locked down it still has more give than an eliminator which has NONE! I didn't believe it until I ran an eliminator in dusty conditions bc I had my slipper almost locked before and it still had some give. But another positive is that the eliminator is lighter so less rotating mass.

Mason

2 fold issue. weight and you can use smaller gears such as 66 if you really feel the need.

blade329

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Thanks for the info. That's gotta kill battery life for sure. Please, racers, if you are going to "juice" your batteries, put up a sign in your pit area. I want to make sure I pit very far away from you. That way I can watch the mushroom cloud explosion from a safe difference.

I wonder if people still can't figure out why this hobby doesn't grow all that much.

Anyway....back on topic. I'm probably going to pick up the new buggy when it comes out in March.

racer1812

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Too bad he blew the turn in the process of looking cool

Wildcat1971

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it calms the car down. I like it.

racer1812

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IMO, you don't need to replace anything, if you're sure it's not bent. I've built new kits that have this slight wobble. My unedgeumacated guess..The bone floats in the out drive, fact. As you apply LITTLE throttle load/friction is put on the bone and it won't 'center' in the out drive until enough throttle is applied that the bone overcomes that friction and centrifugal force centers the bone.

Or I could be a complete idiot and be way wrong. (don't answer that)

racer1812

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Avid or Schelle slippers have a 66t spur gear available.

Justinb86

I had on power issues too. I changed to 3mm trailing and moved my bat forward a small amount. Then moved the rear hubs to the center. U could also drop the front end of the car by a 1/2mm to help or use offset caster bushings

fastatfrog

Sorry just trying to get my build finished
Can someone tell me the difference with the rear CVA pin and the CVA wheel hex pin they are the same colour and close to the same lenght if not the same.
How do you tell the difference??

Sorry in my Worlds they were different colours and 1 was a roll pin
Any help would be great

tksnobords

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Hey guys. I just got my kit today! I can't wait to start the build. Thanks to Jason for keeping the first post updated and everyone else for contributing. It's nice to get a kit that has a bunch of people active on the thread