649LikesTeam Associated B6 & B6D thread
06-07-2017, 10:46 AM - Wikipost
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Quick links to all the sections on the first page! Frequently asked questions - the most common questions you may have answered here! Aftermarket Parts - parts for the B6 and B6D Tech Tutorials- tuning guides, ball diff and shock building videos and tutorials How to's and build-specific posts Team Associated Laydown transmission conversion for B6D: Laydown conversion Instruction Manuals: B6: B6 Manual and setup sheets B6D: B6D Manual and setup sheets How to Sand and Seal carbon fiber: Sanding and sealing carbon fiber Sanding and sealing carbon fiber 2 Sanding and sealing carbon fiber 3 Sanding and sealing carbon fiber 4 Charts for Quick reference:         1) put inner bearing in hub 2) slide large shim over axle all the way up to the back of the axle 3) slide axle/bone into hub carrier 4) slide small shim onto axle through hub carrier 5) push outter bearing into hub carrier using that i'm able to put my normal male silverback gorilla wheel nut tightening job and there's no binding. in the pictures that come with the shims (the pic socket posted) it seems like they want you to slide both shims onto the axle before sliding the axle into the hub carrier and like i said, that doesn't work.  I've traditionally done the diff screw head on the left side (driver's side), but have since switched to the Right side (passenger side) regardless of transmission type (3 gear RM vs 3 gear MM and 4 gear MM). Kdub (Kurt Wenger, former AE designer) had this to say on the matter: I think I count as an authority on the matter. I always run my diff screw on the right side (when sitting "inside" the car). I take off the tire and pull the outer hinge pin to get to the adjustment screw.
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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05-27-2016, 07:47 PM
#646
I've noticed far better times with my B5M compared to my B4 but that also could be chalked up to gaining more experience in the process. I see what you guys are saying though.
05-27-2016, 11:11 PM
#648
05-28-2016, 01:29 PM
#651
Tech Adept
05-29-2016, 02:12 AM
#653
The B5m is an extremely good platform. I've got a 6D on order and it will be my stock car and I'm gonna turn my 5m into a mod buggy. The 5m even though a short run vehicle compared to the B4 platform and all the iterations there of, is a very capable and well developed car. Today's JBRL results, 1st place - Cody Turner, B5m, 2nd place & TQ - Jake Mayo, B5m and 3rd place - Steven Hartson B6D. I have no doubt that once the 6/D platform has more development in the hands of the team drivers and public, it will undoubtedly be a superior platform. But right now, the 5m's still showing it's very capable of winning!
05-30-2016, 06:58 AM
#654
Tech Rookie
Pre ordered a kit. Our last kits were a 44.2 and 44.3.
05-30-2016, 10:27 AM
#655
Tech Regular
I may end up getting both versions. The Regular B6 would be perfect for 1/10 latemodel.
And the B6D can be my offroader. Oval racing is more popular here now than offroad I have no idea why either.
People run Custom Works stuff and that company basically got off the ground converting Assocaited cars.
And the B6D can be my offroader. Oval racing is more popular here now than offroad I have no idea why either.
People run Custom Works stuff and that company basically got off the ground converting Assocaited cars.
05-30-2016, 06:39 PM
#656
They are jconcepts new carpet tires...they are.still working on a compound but Thomas Tran let me try his prototype ones that Jason sent for testing and they are real nice the current compound is too hard but they still worked very good !
05-30-2016, 09:53 PM
#657
As to which kit to buy, the way Brent explained it (which wildcat shared) is pretty spot on. To me it's this simple:
The only reason to buy the B6 is if you plan to run carpet or turf, that's it!
For any other surface including switching back and forth between dirt/turf/carpet etc buy the B6D and any parts to convert as it'll be cheaper and easier.
The only reason to buy the B6 is if you plan to run carpet or turf, that's it!
For any other surface including switching back and forth between dirt/turf/carpet etc buy the B6D and any parts to convert as it'll be cheaper and easier.
Just sayin.
05-30-2016, 09:55 PM
#658
05-30-2016, 10:51 PM
#659
Tech Master
iTrader: (13)
Laydown is the future in my opinion. I ordered a B6 even though our indoor track is medium, medium plus in traction. I get the end of summer and off of fall to work on setup before winter indoor season starts up. I can always add the flat arms and tower from the D for less than $30 and the ball diff if I can't get the gear diff to work. In my opinion, half the fun of racing is trying unconventional things.
Last edited by CTRJ; 05-31-2016 at 04:58 AM.
05-31-2016, 05:53 AM
#660
Tech Regular
Laydown is the future in my opinion. I ordered a B6 even though our indoor track is medium, medium plus in traction. I get the end of summer and off of fall to work on setup before winter indoor season starts up. I can always add the flat arms and tower from the D for less than $30 and the ball diff if I can't get the gear diff to work. In my opinion, half the fun of racing is trying unconventional things.