Go Back  R/C Tech Forums > General Forums > Electric Off-Road
Team Associated RC10 B5m Mid-Motor Thread >

Team Associated RC10 B5m Mid-Motor Thread

Like Tree54Likes

Team Associated RC10 B5m Mid-Motor Thread

    Hide Wikipost
Old 03-09-2017, 12:23 AM   -   Wikipost
R/C Tech ForumsThread Wiki: Team Associated RC10 B5m Mid-Motor Thread
Please read: This is a community-maintained wiki post containing the most important information from this thread. You may edit the Wiki once you have been a member for 90 days and have made 90 posts.
 
Last edit by: RCBuddha
Quick link to the front page

First Page

Print Wikipost

Old 06-25-2015, 06:57 PM
  #14281  
Tech Regular
iTrader: (3)
 
motorcitymatt's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Royal Oak, MI
Posts: 302
Trader Rating: 3 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by Jack Smash
The wheel rate will not change do to the leverage ratio being the same.
I did not state it in my original post but my assumption is that when using the +4mm mount the 5mm width hexes are being used with it as AE recommends. This reduces the rear track 2mm on each side so you end up with the same rear track width. This of course does result in a different leverage ratio and hence an altered wheel rate.

But thanks for pointing that out. Without the hexes on there too the wheel rate does not change.

And one more thing for anyone with an original B5M (not the Lite) looking to try this out. You DO need the HD axles (#71019) because they are a slightly larger diameter and the 5mm hexes are machined to accommodate this larger diameter.
motorcitymatt is offline  
Old 06-25-2015, 10:07 PM
  #14282  
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (4)
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 948
Trader Rating: 4 (100%+)
Default

i just posted a review of the B5M Factory Lite if anyone feels like checking out a new vid

http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric...s-reviews.html
Jason Snyder is offline  
Old 06-26-2015, 08:54 AM
  #14283  
Tech Master
iTrader: (38)
 
Redsawacs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 1,149
Trader Rating: 38 (98%+)
Default

I am new to racing and to AE. I picked up a B5M lite and I want to run stock 17.5. I have a motor/esc but I need to get a battery for that class.

Do I need to put much stock into the weight of the battery? I'm sure I'll need a regular size "Shorty" instead of the thin pack to meet min weight of 1500. When looking at a battery for this class specifically, do I need a HUGE mah and a 100c rating? Or, is it better to conserve weight with a 3800-ish mah 50c-70c range battery?
Redsawacs is offline  
Old 06-26-2015, 10:30 AM
  #14284  
Tech Master
iTrader: (29)
 
3srcracing's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Utah
Posts: 1,931
Trader Rating: 29 (100%+)
Default

The 3800 50-70C battery will do just fine!
3srcracing is offline  
Old 06-26-2015, 11:21 AM
  #14285  
Tech Prophet
iTrader: (84)
 
Wildcat1971's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Arizona
Posts: 17,388
Trader Rating: 84 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by Redsawacs
I am new to racing and to AE. I picked up a B5M lite and I want to run stock 17.5. I have a motor/esc but I need to get a battery for that class.

Do I need to put much stock into the weight of the battery? I'm sure I'll need a regular size "Shorty" instead of the thin pack to meet min weight of 1500. When looking at a battery for this class specifically, do I need a HUGE mah and a 100c rating? Or, is it better to conserve weight with a 3800-ish mah 50c-70c range battery?
just get a turnigy ultimate pack. they are pretty good and like $40 shipped.
Wildcat1971 is offline  
Old 06-26-2015, 11:52 AM
  #14286  
Tech Master
iTrader: (38)
 
Redsawacs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 1,149
Trader Rating: 38 (98%+)
Default

Thanks guys
Redsawacs is offline  
Old 06-27-2015, 08:14 AM
  #14287  
R/C Tech Elite Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (40)
 
RCBuddha's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: SoCal
Posts: 2,094
Trader Rating: 40 (100%+)
Default

http://www.redrc.net/2015/06/mip-b5m...-in-1-box-set/



MIP’s Box gearbox for the Team Associated B5M has received a running change in the form of the MIP Eco All-In-1 Box that accommodates all current Team Associated and MIP topshafts on the market for the B5M and T5M platforms. Generally the gearbox bridges a gap and gives the mid motor vehicle all the benefits of the rear motor car but less drag and more initial punch with one less idler gear. The all-aluminium construct offers an advantage pertaining to more precise internal gear mesh, less overall heat, and stiffer bracing, better bearing seats and over 10 percent of the gear box weight reduced from the original box.

Features:
– Machined cases offer higher precision
– Aluminium construct acts as a giant heat sink
– Aluminium construct will offer stiffer bracing over plastic OEM case
– Aluminium 3-gear MIP Transmission package is relatively the same overall weight as OEM 4-gear transmission
– Motor offset 3mm to the right to optimise left to right weight distribution and balance
– Less drag than a four gear transmission design
– Can incorporate 5mm or 6mm I.D. bearings on top shaft
– 50% lighter gear cover over stock
– 7075 Aluminium
– Made 100% in the USA
RCBuddha is offline  
Old 06-27-2015, 11:07 AM
  #14288  
Tech Prophet
iTrader: (84)
 
Wildcat1971's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Arizona
Posts: 17,388
Trader Rating: 84 (100%+)
Default

so it now uses 5x10x4 bearings?
Wildcat1971 is offline  
Old 06-27-2015, 11:09 AM
  #14289  
Suspended
iTrader: (61)
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 4,121
Trader Rating: 61 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by Wildcat1971
so it now uses 5x10x4 bearings?
It uses both.

Not like you were waiting for this to buy one! lol
Socket is offline  
Old 06-27-2015, 11:16 AM
  #14290  
Tech Master
iTrader: (53)
 
King DORK's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Wherever my alien friends take me.
Posts: 1,741
Trader Rating: 53 (100%+)
Default

Jason, nice vid on the B5M Lite. Mine's still in the box but itching to get to it.
King DORK is offline  
Old 06-27-2015, 12:51 PM
  #14291  
Tech Addict
iTrader: (24)
 
KAWIDAD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Oviedo, Fl
Posts: 626
Trader Rating: 24 (100%+)
Default

What are the different handling characteristics for the jc finisher and jc silencer bodies?
KAWIDAD is offline  
Old 06-27-2015, 03:52 PM
  #14292  
Tech Apprentice
 
RapidRC's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Noblesville, IN
Posts: 99
Default

Today I was racing on an indoor track that is normally damp with good traction but today it dried out and I lost all rear traction exiting corners. I am running a box stock set up except for RM arms front and rear and a RM front shock tower. Any set up suggestions?
RapidRC is offline  
Old 06-27-2015, 03:54 PM
  #14293  
Suspended
iTrader: (61)
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 4,121
Trader Rating: 61 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by RapidRC
Today I was racing on an indoor track that is normally damp with good traction but today it dried out and I lost all rear traction exiting corners. I am running a box stock set up except for RM arms front and rear and a RM front shock tower. Any set up suggestions?
Use the slipper clutch, move rear hubs forward, go from pucks to stock drives. Tire suited for dry conditions. Thicker fluid in the hydra drive.
Socket is offline  
Old 06-27-2015, 07:03 PM
  #14294  
Tech Champion
iTrader: (515)
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Antelope Valley, CA
Posts: 5,090
Trader Rating: 515 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by RapidRC
Today I was racing on an indoor track that is normally damp with good traction but today it dried out and I lost all rear traction exiting corners. I am running a box stock set up except for RM arms front and rear and a RM front shock tower. Any set up suggestions?
I would try more droop in the front and kick out the rear shock to the outer hole on the arm. Worked for me when we had a spell of bad traction (rain washed the sugar off the track). There are obviously a lot of other things that you could do but I would start simple.
QDRHRSE is offline  
Old 06-27-2015, 08:50 PM
  #14295  
Tech Master
iTrader: (38)
 
Redsawacs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 1,149
Trader Rating: 38 (98%+)
Default

Dont change your setup, change your tires.
Redsawacs is offline  

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.