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The right rear is the way the AE manuals state (or used to state). It really shouldn't matter since you go around turns both left and right. 
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09-14-2016, 04:27 AM
#3211
I ordered the JConcepts swaggers to try also before gluing up the Schumacher ones to compares since I got 4 slim rims in the JConcepts pkg.
09-14-2016, 07:35 AM
#3212
We ran swaggers and pindowns at the Jconcepts 2nd annual turf nats. Ran it on the outdoor turf race and on the inside ozite to test a few things. Great tire for both applications
09-14-2016, 07:49 AM
#3213
Tech Regular
iTrader: (17)
So, I went to buy the B6D last week and all my local hobby stores where out. I ended up getting a b4.2 RTR as I wanted to race one that weekend. I went ahead and bought a new transmitter (DX4C), Motor / ESC combo (Castle SV3 4600kv), new servo (Savox 1257TG), and new tires / wheels. I replaced the front A-Arms with RPM and also the front bulkhead as well. I have two traxxas slash (one for stock class and one PROSCT)
Our 2 boys (9 and 6) love to race on Saturdays. I was thinking of putting the RC4.2 back to stock (also would swap out the Traxxas TX and RX from one of the slash's, this controller is smaller / easier for their hands and less functions to be moved / adjusted, any issues with putting this on a stock RC4.2?) Our oldest would race this in the novice class. Would this be a mistake for a 9 year old to run? Would we be replacing parts often?
I would then put the castle sv3 motor, esc, savox servo, DX4C TX / RX, on the B6D. I would use the wheels / tires I bought as well (I assume the hex style fits on the B6D as well? Other than the spur / pinon and paint for the body anything else I would need? I know I would need a battery (which style batteries do I need to get? square / shorty / Something else?
This would basically use up all the spare parts that I have laying around as well. Any concerns / challenges with doing this?
Our 2 boys (9 and 6) love to race on Saturdays. I was thinking of putting the RC4.2 back to stock (also would swap out the Traxxas TX and RX from one of the slash's, this controller is smaller / easier for their hands and less functions to be moved / adjusted, any issues with putting this on a stock RC4.2?) Our oldest would race this in the novice class. Would this be a mistake for a 9 year old to run? Would we be replacing parts often?
I would then put the castle sv3 motor, esc, savox servo, DX4C TX / RX, on the B6D. I would use the wheels / tires I bought as well (I assume the hex style fits on the B6D as well? Other than the spur / pinon and paint for the body anything else I would need? I know I would need a battery (which style batteries do I need to get? square / shorty / Something else?
This would basically use up all the spare parts that I have laying around as well. Any concerns / challenges with doing this?
09-14-2016, 11:42 AM
#3215
I do hope you got the RTR for a song! As for replacing parts, which you will be doing, before you get TOO far into it consider what your local hobby shop carries. You can pick up a used B5M for super cheap now as well. More than likely parts on your local track's wall are mostly for the 5 series, followed by 6 series.
If you're running the B4 then you might have to carry around extra parts so that your kid's race day doesn't end early.
Just a thought.
If you're running the B4 then you might have to carry around extra parts so that your kid's race day doesn't end early.
Just a thought.
09-14-2016, 11:57 AM
#3216
Tech Regular
iTrader: (5)
Sell the b4 or keep if for playing around the house. Unload the Castle gear. Buy a b5m or b6d and get a Hobbywing xr10 Justock with a 17.5 motor. If your kid is driving turn down the timing on the motor and adjust the epa on the radio to a speed that he/she can control. My daughter has been racing since she was 7 with a b5m and has broken surprisingly few parts.
09-14-2016, 01:16 PM
#3217
Tech Regular
iTrader: (17)
Thanks for the help guys. I was wanting to use the new B6 for me to race and the B4.2 for my son to race. The 4.2 would be all stock parts except switching the TX/RX to the Traxxas Slash TX/RX. I have updated the front A - Arms and to RPM. I also have a set of rpm ball cups to replace as needed. I noticed a couple other buggies had large front bumpers, would this help protect the front a little more?
Anything else that I should beef up? Thanks!
Anything else that I should beef up? Thanks!
09-14-2016, 01:17 PM
#3218
Thanks for the help guys. I was wanting to use the new B6 for me to race and the B4.2 for my son to race. The 4.2 would be all stock parts except switching the TX/RX to the Traxxas Slash TX/RX. I have updated the front A - Arms and to RPM. I also have a set of rpm ball cups to replace as needed. I noticed a couple other buggies had large front bumpers, would this help protect the front a little more?
Anything else that I should beef up? Thanks!
Anything else that I should beef up? Thanks!
09-14-2016, 01:25 PM
#3219
Tech Regular
iTrader: (5)
Thanks for the help guys. I was wanting to use the new B6 for me to race and the B4.2 for my son to race. The 4.2 would be all stock parts except switching the TX/RX to the Traxxas Slash TX/RX. I have updated the front A - Arms and to RPM. I also have a set of rpm ball cups to replace as needed. I noticed a couple other buggies had large front bumpers, would this help protect the front a little more?
Anything else that I should beef up? Thanks!
Anything else that I should beef up? Thanks!
09-14-2016, 01:31 PM
#3220
The traxxas rx is not a great choice as you can not set the epa's as far as I know. I will stick with my other suggestion and say get a sensored 17.5 esc/motor combo. You will,already be able to turn down the timing on the motor and set the punch on the esc to soft setting. Hobbywing xr10 Justock are only $53 and you can get a Turnigy 17.5 new for about $40.
09-14-2016, 01:44 PM
#3221
Tech Regular
iTrader: (17)
No the TX only has a trim adjustment. I do have a spare Traxxas Titan 12 brushed motor (not sure if it fits or not) and XL5 ESC from the stock traxxas slash. I know that ESC I can put in training mode (50% power). Would that work or does the buggy need a brushless motor?
09-14-2016, 01:58 PM
#3222
No the TX only has a trim adjustment. I do have a spare Traxxas Titan 12 brushed motor (not sure if it fits or not) and XL5 ESC from the stock traxxas slash. I know that ESC I can put in training mode (50% power). Would that work or does the buggy need a brushless motor?
something like this is cheap.
https://www.amainhobbies.com/reedy-r...sc9626/p142482
09-14-2016, 03:55 PM
#3224
No the TX only has a trim adjustment. I do have a spare Traxxas Titan 12 brushed motor (not sure if it fits or not) and XL5 ESC from the stock traxxas slash. I know that ESC I can put in training mode (50% power). Would that work or does the buggy need a brushless motor?
09-14-2016, 04:08 PM
#3225
No the TX only has a trim adjustment. I do have a spare Traxxas Titan 12 brushed motor (not sure if it fits or not) and XL5 ESC from the stock traxxas slash. I know that ESC I can put in training mode (50% power). Would that work or does the buggy need a brushless motor?
https://traxxas.com/sites/default/fi...ual-120130.pdf