139LikesTeam Associated RC10 B5m Mid-Motor & Rear Motor Thread
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03-10-2016, 09:30 AM
No, I am not sure how or why hex size is an issue.
The offset it the same on the b5 wheels and b44.3 wheels, except the b44.3 are thicker hense why they are rubbing. My question was is anyone was using the front b44.3 12mm hex wheels on a b5 without rubbing issues.
The offset it the same on the b5 wheels and b44.3 wheels, except the b44.3 are thicker hense why they are rubbing. My question was is anyone was using the front b44.3 12mm hex wheels on a b5 without rubbing issues.
03-10-2016, 09:35 AM
03-10-2016, 09:41 AM
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False, the B5 wheels are concave, while the B44.3 are convex. Basically if you set a B44.3 wheel face up on a table it is a dome shape from the outer bead to the mounting hole. The B5 wheel is gonna be the opposite. This pushes the B44.3 wheels further in than a B5 wheel, which causes the rubbing. Use the right wheels. Just that simple.
03-10-2016, 09:56 AM
False, the B5 wheels are concave, while the B44.3 are convex. Basically if you set a B44.3 wheel face up on a table it is a dome shape from the outer bead to the mounting hole. The B5 wheel is gonna be the opposite. This pushes the B44.3 wheels further in than a B5 wheel, which causes the rubbing. Use the right wheels. Just that simple.
03-10-2016, 12:01 PM
Whats the advantage if any to the aluminum rear hub? I Just picked them up because the LFS didn't have the standard in stock and.... A Main.... is taking their merry time on my order.
03-10-2016, 12:36 PM
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I think they also give you more adjustment options.
Did you find them locally? Asking because I know you race at the same track as I do but I haven't found any local shops that carry ANYTHING for the B5M let alone upgraded parts! Unless they happened to have them at the little shop at the track.
03-10-2016, 01:48 PM
Well. . . I can tell you that I broke one of the little rectangular plastic camber inserts on my rear hub a couple weeks ago. It seems like somewhat of a weak spot. The aluminum ones get rid of that whole tab/insert system so that's a plus in my book. I've been considering getting the aluminum hubs for that reason but one of the guys at the track gave me his old set of plastic hubs so I'm not in a hurry to upgrade.
I think they also give you more adjustment options.
Did you find them locally? Asking because I know you race at the same track as I do but I haven't found any local shops that carry ANYTHING for the B5M let alone upgraded parts! Unless they happened to have them at the little shop at the track.
I think they also give you more adjustment options.
Did you find them locally? Asking because I know you race at the same track as I do but I haven't found any local shops that carry ANYTHING for the B5M let alone upgraded parts! Unless they happened to have them at the little shop at the track.
03-10-2016, 01:49 PM
For you guys breaking the inserts off in the plastic hubs...are you using a washer on the plastic side and nut to better secure it all?
03-10-2016, 02:02 PM
Well. . . I can tell you that I broke one of the little rectangular plastic camber inserts on my rear hub a couple weeks ago. It seems like somewhat of a weak spot. The aluminum ones get rid of that whole tab/insert system so that's a plus in my book. I've been considering getting the aluminum hubs for that reason but one of the guys at the track gave me his old set of plastic hubs so I'm not in a hurry to upgrade.
I think they also give you more adjustment options.
Did you find them locally? Asking because I know you race at the same track as I do but I haven't found any local shops that carry ANYTHING for the B5M let alone upgraded parts! Unless they happened to have them at the little shop at the track.
I think they also give you more adjustment options.
Did you find them locally? Asking because I know you race at the same track as I do but I haven't found any local shops that carry ANYTHING for the B5M let alone upgraded parts! Unless they happened to have them at the little shop at the track.
I think there are better aluminum hub options than the Associated ones because breaking a ball stuff off in that is just a plain ol' nightmare.
03-10-2016, 02:15 PM
Tech Fanatic
Mason are you running 22/78? With good results
03-10-2016, 02:33 PM
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No I didn't think of that, but that's a good idea. Thanks! I see the benefit of the washer but what's the benefit of the extra nut? Do you put it on the aluminum side just for extra security?
03-10-2016, 02:47 PM
Correct. The initial B5m didn't include this but I think the lite started coming with a longer ball stud and washer/nut.
03-10-2016, 03:18 PM
Ive never broken the plastic Rear hubs but have broken one of them inserts duded to the ball stud being to short. Used a longer one and a washer/nut and its been fine.
03-10-2016, 05:16 PM
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Interesting. I have the Champions Edition and it doesn't come with the washer, nut, or longer ball stud. Doesn't show it in the manual either. But I looked up the Lite manual and it shows the updated setup. Seems like they should have included the updated hardware with the CE since it was released after the Lite (afaik).
03-10-2016, 05:22 PM
Interesting. I have the Champions Edition and it doesn't come with the washer, nut, or longer ball stud. Doesn't show it in the manual either. But I looked up the Lite manual and it shows the updated setup. Seems like they should have included the updated hardware with the CE since it was released after the Lite (afaik).