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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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06-28-2016, 06:55 PM
#993
I'm planning to build my B6D with the machined shock bushings and machined shock pistons.
For the bushings I'm using AE 91494, but for the Pistons I've been debating between the AE machined and the Schelle. I'm leaning twards Schelle because they are sold in packs of 2 while the AE pistons come per 4 pack (I'm planning to start with the kit setup of 2x1.6 & 2x1.7). Any reason why the AE machined Pistons would be better than the machined Pistons from Schelle?
For the bushings I'm using AE 91494, but for the Pistons I've been debating between the AE machined and the Schelle. I'm leaning twards Schelle because they are sold in packs of 2 while the AE pistons come per 4 pack (I'm planning to start with the kit setup of 2x1.6 & 2x1.7). Any reason why the AE machined Pistons would be better than the machined Pistons from Schelle?
06-28-2016, 07:01 PM
#995
Tech Apprentice
06-28-2016, 07:31 PM
#997
I thought it came with machined Pistons?
06-28-2016, 08:26 PM
#999
06-28-2016, 09:10 PM
#1000
Tech Addict
06-28-2016, 10:44 PM
#1001
Went with the B5m
I went with the B5m. I actually bought two. One for my son and I both. A little birdy told me that they might actually be coming out with a b6 conversion kit. Heard it may be coming in November or early next year. Plus it was too good of a deal to pass up. $500 for two team kits and all electronics included. Except for receiver and radio which I already have.
Last edited by willbvegas; 06-28-2016 at 10:45 PM. Reason: Spelling grammar
06-28-2016, 11:16 PM
#1002
I went with the B5m. I actually bought two. One for my son and I both. A little birdy told me that they might actually be coming out with a b6 conversion kit. Heard it may be coming in November or early next year. Plus it was too good of a deal to pass up. $500 for two team kits and all electronics included. Except for receiver and radio which I already have.
The ONLY shared parts are few. Front axles, some of the bearings and a few others are the same.
06-29-2016, 12:01 AM
#1003
Pretty sweet deals on these b5m's. Couldn't come close to finding something of this quality walking into a hobby shop and picking up 2 race ready buggies for a father and son. Congrats
I went with the B5m. I actually bought two. One for my son and I both. A little birdy told me that they might actually be coming out with a b6 conversion kit. Heard it may be coming in November or early next year. Plus it was too good of a deal to pass up. $500 for two team kits and all electronics included. Except for receiver and radio which I already have.
06-29-2016, 12:51 AM
#1004
Tech Apprentice
I went with the B5m. I actually bought two. One for my son and I both. A little birdy told me that they might actually be coming out with a b6 conversion kit. Heard it may be coming in November or early next year. Plus it was too good of a deal to pass up. $500 for two team kits and all electronics included. Except for receiver and radio which I already have.
06-29-2016, 05:06 AM
#1005
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Rear shocks
I ordered kashima shock bodies for my b6d. Don't have either yet, but just discovered that the rears are supposed to be 27.5 mm (same as truck fronts) instead of the 31mm that fit the b5m. Bummer, because I ordered what fit the b5m. Had no idea they changed the shock body length and I feel like I've read plenty on this car already. At least they both take the same shafts from what I can tell in the manuals. Just a little warning for those that are looking to get the kashima shock bodies. You will have to run the optional 91666 rear shock tower with the 31mm shock bodies.