1089LikesTeam Associated B6.1 & B6.1D thread
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Welcome to the B6.1 and B6.1D Wiki page.   Features: Easy-access gear differential Differential height adjustment with 0, 1, 2, and 3mm inserts included New slipper assembly for better weight balance and shock clearance 3-gear Laydown Stealth(r) transmission for lower and forward CG Heavy-duty V2 routed graphite front shock tower with tower guard Heavy-duty V2 routed graphite rear tower, standard height Heavy-duty V2 rear axle with 67mm bones V2 springs for a more reactive and nimble feel Innovative rear arm with molded inserts for ultra-fine lower shock mount adjustment Molded spur gear guard to help protect body from damage Front and rear anti-roll bars limit chassis roll for increased corner speed Battery strap allows the use of optional turnbuckle-based braces Machined pistons included for better fit and smoother operation Aluminum rear clamping hex and front axle with laser etching Rear hubs feature large bearings and the easy-insert system to adjust camber link position and rear axle height One-piece shock bushing to make assembly easier Aluminum C and D arm mounts included for large range of anti-squat and toe adjustment Lightweight aluminum top shaft Factory Team upgraded ball bearing kit included (now oiled instead of greased for less drag) JConcepts(r) B6 clear body and wing included Steel chassis weight Shortened, 7075 aluminum chassis   Features: Easy-access ball differential Differential height adjustment with 0, 1, 2, and 3mm inserts included New slipper assembly for better weight balance and shock clearance 3-gear Lay Back Stealth(r) transmission for lower and rearward CG Heavy-duty V2 routed graphite front shock tower with tower guard Heavy-duty V2 routed graphite rear tower, long Heavy-duty V2 rear axle with 67mm bones V2 springs for a more reactive and nimble feel Innovative rear arm with molded inserts for ultra-fine lower shock mount adjustment Molded spur gear guard to help protect body from damage +1 steering block arms optimize feel on dirt tracks Battery strap allows the use of optional turnbuckle-based braces Machined pistons included for better fit and smoother operation Aluminum rear clamping hex and front axle with laser etching Rear hubs feature large bearings and the easy-insert system to adjust camber link position and rear axle height One-piece shock bushing to make assembly easier Aluminum C and D arm mounts included for large range of anti-squat and toe adjustment Lightweight aluminum top shaft Factory Team upgraded ball bearing kit included (now oiled instead of greased for less drag) JConcepts(r) B6 clear body and wing included Shortened, 7075 aluminum chassis Setup Sheets and other documentation Setup sheets for both cars: Piston Drills:
Aftermarket Upgrades: Parts List: Reference Guides (courtesy of Ray Munday and Roger M.): 
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09-23-2018, 04:51 PM
#1861
09-25-2018, 11:27 AM
#1862
I got screwed! I ordered 2 new ones for the JBRL that just happened at my track last Saturday.....when I ordered they swore up and down that I'd have them on time. Anybody need one? I'll be selling 2 (probably with new electronics too). Thanks a lot Associated!
09-25-2018, 01:29 PM
#1863
Why not return them? Unless you opened them?... If you have it in writing that they said you would have it in time they should take it back.
More important question, why didn't you cancel the order once you realized you were not going to get it on time?
They are great cars, if you post them on the for sale part of this forum I am sure they will sell.
More important question, why didn't you cancel the order once you realized you were not going to get it on time?
They are great cars, if you post them on the for sale part of this forum I am sure they will sell.
09-26-2018, 12:24 PM
#1866
gonna have to break out the onroad car for the next few months lol
09-26-2018, 12:37 PM
#1867
Yeah that was insane for being right next to the guy's house and technically in his backyard. Eddie put in work to make that happen and that was one of the most fun layouts I've ever driven on. Much better than the new SDRC layout that is all completely flat except for one jump gonna have to break out the onroad car for the next few months lol
gonna have to break out the onroad car for the next few months lol
09-28-2018, 06:11 AM
#1869
I can confirm that the "Lite" kit comes with the change in the locker top shaft I had hoped for: a full width top shaft gear. The full width is right out of the kit, the other top shaft is the AE locker kit available now. Same part I believe, but perhaps a running change.
For those who care...
For those who care...
09-28-2018, 08:36 AM
#1870
I really hope they are doing some running changes on these as well as the SC6.1 I'll get to race mine for the first time tomorrow, and from what I been hearing they spent a lot of time making the fit better but materials used wear out really fast, so kind of a wast of time to redesign something to get rid of the slop built into to older versions, only to have to continue to deal with it as parts wear out faster.
09-28-2018, 09:19 AM
#1871
I can confirm that the "Lite" kit comes with the change in the locker top shaft I had hoped for: a full width top shaft gear. The full width is right out of the kit, the other top shaft is the AE locker kit available now. Same part I believe, but perhaps a running change.
For those who care...
For those who care...
09-30-2018, 11:04 AM
#1872
09-30-2018, 02:11 PM
#1873
Had my first ever run today with my Associated B6.1 on a fast flowing carpet track. The car is great everywhere and I made almost 100 laps before mayhem started. Hit the pipe just before the wallride and broke the rear a-arm, well shit happens. Got my car and went back to the pits and what I see have never been seen by me before on any of my cars. Rear shock tower is broken in two pieces, a-arm is broken and the rear swaybar is bent 90 degrees backwards. I must have had bad luck because the speed were low from a corner before.
I have never run Associated before.
So, is the shock towers a weak point of the car? Do I need to stack up on towers? Is there parts that break often?
I have never run Associated before.
So, is the shock towers a weak point of the car? Do I need to stack up on towers? Is there parts that break often?
10-01-2018, 01:04 AM
#1874
Had my first ever run today with my Associated B6.1 on a fast flowing carpet track. The car is great everywhere and I made almost 100 laps before mayhem started. Hit the pipe just before the wallride and broke the rear a-arm, well shit happens. Got my car and went back to the pits and what I see have never been seen by me before on any of my cars. Rear shock tower is broken in two pieces, a-arm is broken and the rear swaybar is bent 90 degrees backwards. I must have had bad luck because the speed were low from a corner before.
I have never run Associated before.
So, is the shock towers a weak point of the car? Do I need to stack up on towers? Is there parts that break often?
I have never run Associated before.
So, is the shock towers a weak point of the car? Do I need to stack up on towers? Is there parts that break often?
b6.1 is the most durable car I have ever had, only broke front arms couple times.
10-01-2018, 04:29 AM
#1875
Personally I have never ran on carpet only high bite indoor clay/dirt and I crash more than most as I am still learning, and have never broke a tower with either my 6.1D or my club racer that had weaker towers on it than the normal cars. I believer it is different on carpet because there is no cushion and the sharp edges on the towers tend to grad the carpet and maybe that's what happened to your's, that is one of the reasons AE made the cover for the front tower to protect it and the carpet. maybe if you round the corners on your new tower when you replace it to see if it helps.