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02-28-2014, 12:27 AM

#4591

moch8

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anyone concerned that the FT turnbuckles are shorter than the stock ones?

02-28-2014, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by moch8

anyone concerned that the FT turnbuckles are shorter than the stock ones?

its 1.5mm shorter (.06") longer is where issues happen with ballcups.

02-28-2014, 01:14 AM

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looking at the b5 the turnbuckles are imperial 2.06"
can you use a 3mm turnbuckle wrench i.e. hudy
or fo i need to swap them for a metric turnbuckle i.e. 3 racing?

02-28-2014, 01:56 AM

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Why is there so much talk about changing the turnbuckles? Are they weak n need to be replaced? If so, I better order mine before I build my kit.

02-28-2014, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mx836

I didn't reserve mine until the 16th of February and my order history shows it is being picked and will ship out in the next two days so I'm assuming yours will be on the way!

Edit* Meant to quote JPM398 from the previous page regarding Tower orders.

WTF? They skipped over me?!? j/k

I hope you're right tho. I'm tired of waiting to get this buggy!

02-28-2014, 03:34 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by juicy74

Why is there so much talk about changing the turnbuckles? Are they weak n need to be replaced? If so, I better order mine before I build my kit.

You should read some more, its been explained a lot so far.

I will summarize for you: some people are having a hard time adjusting camber due to the ballcups/turnbuckles being too tight. The turnbuckles can be seen as a little too long and thread too far into the ballcup. That's why people are going with the B4 turnbuckles as they are shorter (and also happen to be titanium, instead of steel).

I think I covered that pretty well...

02-28-2014, 04:22 AM

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For 17.5 blinky, is the gearing going to be the same as the B4? I haven't raced a buggy in about a year and I just want to be sure I'm in the ballpark.

02-28-2014, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Jcozz

Well lets see your set up

JCozz I posted it, I believe it is on page 198.

02-28-2014, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Fabulous

Did you get your turnbuckles from your lhs.

Doesn't it come with turnbuckles?

02-28-2014, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Captcha

Also speaking of setup for those that are not following the B5Nation group on facebook, I have been dialing in a setup for outdoor/blue groove/high traction track.

Front:
3mm trailing axle
32.5 AE oil
Black spring
-1* camber
1* toe out

Rear:
30 weight AE oil
White spring
-1* camber
3.5* toe in
2* anti squat
2mm infront of hub

Orange barcodes all around.

I also have .25 FT ae stick on weight on the servo because I was under weight at our last race.

JCozz, Cheers. Only difference now, is that I have a Black front spring. When this was posted I was running Green.

02-28-2014, 05:20 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sizzlechest

For 17.5 blinky, is the gearing going to be the same as the B4? I haven't raced a buggy in about a year and I just want to be sure I'm in the ballpark.

Should be the same, I believe the B5 tranny is the same ratio.

02-28-2014, 05:24 AM

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Celt, yes it does. It seems the 50 Page turnbuckle debate in the B5RM thread made its way here.

02-28-2014, 05:39 AM

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It is the same ration... it is listed in the manual where the gearing recommendations are...

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Originally Posted by VegasHB

Should be the same, I believe the B5 tranny is the same ratio.

02-28-2014, 05:52 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sizzlechest

For 17.5 blinky, is the gearing going to be the same as the B4? I haven't raced a buggy in about a year and I just want to be sure I'm in the ballpark.

Same, I changed because I went from a Novak to a reedy 17.5. Was at 69/34 went to 72/33 with the Reedy 38* timing. The Novak seemed like you can push it harder with gearing and more timing.

Jason