nbartlet1

Hi, I just build my B5M kit (champions), and the rear springs rub the turnbuckles. They even look bent a little bit to get around them. I can't really figure out if/what I did wrong. The champions edition kit was packaged pretty poorly, so there is a chance I mixed some parts up, but I just don't know which ones would cause this?



Thanks!

nbartlet1

Also, I adjusted and broke in my diff and slipper. When I ran it on pavement the rear tires slipped a lot when I gas it, does this typically mean my diff is too loose and I should tighten it? I tightened it so when i held the slipper and one tire, when i spun the other tire I couldn't get any slip.

Last question, what is the driver/allen wrench size for pinion gear set screws and the threaded rods for the battery mount? The allen wrenches that were included in the kit don't fit in this size well and I'd like to get a driver.

Thanks.

bds81175

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From what I can see, you have your hubs on the wrong sides. Flip them around and you should be good.

Diff adjustment is more about how the car handles in corners. If you have broken it in and it doesn't slip when you check your slipper then leave it for now. If you are turning and the inside tire is slipping and ballooning then yes, you need to tighten the diff.

As far as pinions go, some are 1.5mm and some are 1/16". It depends on the brand you bought. I have been running Losi for many moons and they are 1.5mm.

Gearhead82

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BDS gave you some good advice. I'll just add that I have those same tires and they are fairly low traction tires so that's probably why you're loosing traction. It helps to be a little smoother on the throttle/brake and you can also get some more race oriented tires like some Proline Primes (slicks) although they will wear out faster on pavement.

Edit: also it looks like your slipper is adjusted pretty tight. If you adjust it a little looser that might help your traction off the line too. The manual suggests starting with the nut flush with the end of the shaft.

eper

iTrader: (14)

looks like the top of shock is on wrong side of shock mount they should be on the wing side

bds81175

iTrader: (20)

No, the shock is mounted correctly.

thecman26

iTrader: (112)

Hubs are backwards (wrong sides).

mitrich

Rear Hub must be put right !!!
change the left and right)))) checked on my model !!!

mgers75

iTrader: (10)

Need to flip the hubs....you have right hub on left side/vice versa

nbartlet1

Thanks everyone, simple fix!

akura2

I just cut my existing waterfall and mounted a fan...

man1ac

Just got my B5M FL used from a AE Driver Car is full option (look so sick). Cant wait to get it out to play

Socket

iTrader: (61)

I'd move the fan closer to the motor to give it a little more head space to pull air. Butted up against the battery kills the efficiency of the fan to pull air.

JGruber

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Just got a B5M, and I'm not sure what one it is, however it did come with a shapeways 3gear Laydown trans, I did see it requires you to drill 2 extra holes in the chassis. Howeve I have not been able to find a template for the holes, does anyone have a template for it?

Pville Stig

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Take the trans and make a template from it on paper. Did this with the red's laydown trans, works perfectly. Make sure to measure every thing out twice.