First Buggy
#1
First Buggy
Recently picked up a B5M roller, this is my first foray into the buggy world. Was wondering if it would be beneficial for me to do a tear down of the roller in order to learn the ins and outs of the buggy? Thanks for the advice.
#2
yes
#4
Tech Elite
iTrader: (36)
I'd start with the factory setup and adjust it from there. Get to know the local "fast guys" and get some tips from those running B5Ms, which I imagine is plenty.
#5
Definitely tear it down. Then on the rebuild pay close attention to hinge pins, bearings and slop in the suspension. I like to replace all the bearings on a rebuild. The Avid Revolution bearing kits are inexpensive and cheap insurance that you won't have issues when you first start out. You can't get any faster if you are in the pits fixing stuff.
#6
thanks for the advice, that is what i was figuring. I am in the process of tearing it down now.
#7
Tear down in modules, front bulkhead, rear, radio plate etc. Discover how to access diffs and other high maintenance components
Use good tools.
Use good tools.
#8
Tech Initiate
Hidden treasure
I bought my first buggy here as well and was glad I spent a week tearing it down and rebuilding everything. Finding those hidden treasures like stripped screws, bent pins etc was a lesson learned and well worth the time invested to ensure it was put together properly. Things get out of spec after time and its good to get it up to snuff. Good luck with it and enjoy!
#9
Tech Elite
iTrader: (36)
I bought my first buggy here as well and was glad I spent a week tearing it down and rebuilding everything. Finding those hidden treasures like stripped screws, bent pins etc was a lesson learned and well worth the time invested to ensure it was put together properly. Things get out of spec after time and its good to get it up to snuff. Good luck with it and enjoy!
#10
Tech Initiate
Best way to get to know any rc car, be it a 1/8 buggy, 1/10 onroad nitro or even a 1/12 pan car is to either build it from scratch or if you buy it built, disassemble it and put it back together again. Just my 2 cents
#11
I bought my first buggy here as well and was glad I spent a week tearing it down and rebuilding everything. Finding those hidden treasures like stripped screws, bent pins etc was a lesson learned and well worth the time invested to ensure it was put together properly. Things get out of spec after time and its good to get it up to snuff. Good luck with it and enjoy!
#13
Tech Initiate
#14
Tech Rookie
Do it twice for good measure, as the way you do it the second time is like 10 times better than your first attempt. I've dissembled 3 times in a day before while i was recording a video for the model on youtube.