tksnobords

iTrader: (36)

do any of you guys use the "gullwing" arms and wide shock tower from the B5M? i was thinking of picking a set up and trying them out...

i was reading this article and it said,

"Bob Stellflue, however, explained that the gullwing arms, and wider front shock tower that accompanies them, will instead be a tuning option – and that they’ll most likely be used on the rear-motor car more often. Whereas the straight front arm design increases the progressive feel of the front suspension, making it “stiffer” as the car rolls during cornering, the gullwing arms maintain a much more linear rate as the shocks compress, which makes the front end of the car feel “softer” and increases the car’s steering response."

- http://www.rccaraction.com/blog/2014...c10b5-and-b5m/

Razathorn

iTrader: (2)

Is the push before or after the apex. I.e. are you on or off power when the push happens? That makes all the difference in how you address it.

Wayne

Mason

+1

Mason

Has anyone been down to zero, 0, numero uno spacers for roll center? (stock plastic mount) I did this past weekend. I'm still running 17.5 until I get the rear end a little more situated. My biggest problem is diff/diff halves/dog bone pins. Looks like its time to harden these things as greasing only last a heat or two at best. They've lasted nearly a year but dang it that's just unacceptable lol.

Wildcat1971

iTrader: (84)

I run the alum mount with -2mm and 2mm of spacers. Same thing as plastic with no washers.

What is wrong with the rear end of the car? I assume you are not using pucks?

vito

some one tell me how to mod the stock motor plate for a 3 gear box?

MikeXray

iTrader: (73)

2 options, counter sink the backside of the plate some so flat head screws clear their heads (I was able to make mine flush). Or use button heads, and shim out the slipper assembly until it clears (shims on the top shaft).

dbowen

iTrader: (7)

So my motor is running a little hotter than I like it in my B5M, so what do I need to wire up a fan for my motor. I see some guys hook it up to the receiver but where do I get the wire that plugs into the receiver? Are there any other options like can I solder it to my + & - terminals on my ESC?

negatv1

iTrader: (71)

Can get blank 3 prong receiver plugs/pins at just about any hobby shop.

Also would be fine to wire directly to the +/- leads on your speed controller. The fan will go on as soon as battery is connected unless you wire in a switch, but thats no big deal.

In theory the little fan should only pull a minuscule amount of amperage, so there should be little risk of brown outs via receiver power.

Wildcat1971

iTrader: (84)

first off I would get the fan mount i linked a page or so back. Second, I hooked my fan to the esc, because I only wanted it to run with the esc on. I used a servo extension wire and solders it to the fan wires and shrink wrapped it.\

I used this and cut to length
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXDGMD&P=7

I just found this. you get many spares

http://www.ebay.com/itm/10pcs-150mm-...item486ace5276

dbowen

iTrader: (7)

Sweet thank you guys for the help guys!!

vito

the back side of the stock holes? will the stock gear cover still fit?

Matt Trimmings

iTrader: (170)

you need the "3 gear" gear cover. yes, the backside of the stock holes that secure the plate to the tranny case.

vito

not much meat in the holes to counter sink them

Mason

Correct. dog bone and outdrive wear so I will be looking into hardening. I just like proving that avg joe can be very competitive with stock/near stock kit.