RC10B4.1 FT/WC
09-12-2012, 11:19 PM
The AE shocks the team guys run do have very large threaded collars that stick out a mile, and the shaving may have to be done. I run Yoke big bores on mine, but they have a smaller adjuster nut on them so clearance is real easy. they don't bind what so ever either with the 2mm up top.
The new shocks look sick! And the crazy thing is they really don't look like big fat kyosho big bores but more like V2's at first glance. They just seem to look very slim. Brent, Kody, Tim and Steven were running them at the Surf City a couple weeks back. I wish I would have taken pictures!
09-12-2012, 11:23 PM
The new production shocks they team guys are running look WAY better than the prototype shocks everyone has seen so far. The collar and cap are much more petite and the cap is aluminum with a bleeder screw.
The new shocks look sick! And the crazy thing is they really don't look like big fat kyosho big bores but more like V2's at first glance. They just seem to look very slim. Brent, Kody, Tim and Steven were running them at the Surf City a couple weeks back. I wish I would have taken pictures!
The new shocks look sick! And the crazy thing is they really don't look like big fat kyosho big bores but more like V2's at first glance. They just seem to look very slim. Brent, Kody, Tim and Steven were running them at the Surf City a couple weeks back. I wish I would have taken pictures!
09-13-2012, 03:23 AM
Rear hex
Question:
I have a mixture of old pin style rims and some new rear hex rims.
Will the width of the rear change once I do my hex conversion. I'm not planning on doing the front hex conversion for a while due to the over stock of standard wheels. So at times depending on the track conditions I could be running hex rears and standard front rims will this give the buggy a different stance over running full standard b4.1 rims?
Thx...
I have a mixture of old pin style rims and some new rear hex rims.
Will the width of the rear change once I do my hex conversion. I'm not planning on doing the front hex conversion for a while due to the over stock of standard wheels. So at times depending on the track conditions I could be running hex rears and standard front rims will this give the buggy a different stance over running full standard b4.1 rims?
Thx...
09-13-2012, 03:39 AM
Question:
I have a mixture of old pin style rims and some new rear hex rims.
Will the width of the rear change once I do my hex conversion. I'm not planning on doing the front hex conversion for a while due to the over stock of standard wheels. So at times depending on the track conditions I could be running hex rears and standard front rims will this give the buggy a different stance over running full standard b4.1 rims?
Thx...
I have a mixture of old pin style rims and some new rear hex rims.
Will the width of the rear change once I do my hex conversion. I'm not planning on doing the front hex conversion for a while due to the over stock of standard wheels. So at times depending on the track conditions I could be running hex rears and standard front rims will this give the buggy a different stance over running full standard b4.1 rims?
Thx...
09-13-2012, 06:17 AM
Just confirming what this seller is saying..
The Rb5 has the same off set as the b4.1?
I didn't think it did but I guess I will see.
The Rb5 has the same off set as the b4.1?
I didn't think it did but I guess I will see.
09-13-2012, 06:45 AM
yes, rb5 = b4 wheels
09-13-2012, 08:27 AM
Is there anything wrong with the older spoked Jconcept buggy wheels. Do they flex to much? I notice eveyone is running the dish style buggy wheels and no one is really running the older spoked rims anymore.
09-13-2012, 08:40 AM
imo, they look bad.
09-13-2012, 08:43 AM
I like 'em just fine re: looks. But, it's like ice cream..... what's your flavor? They work great IMHO.
09-13-2012, 09:14 AM
Tech Initiate
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-Chocula
09-13-2012, 09:34 AM
Your forum name says it all. You sound like you know what you are talking about.
09-13-2012, 09:38 AM
Nobody is running them because they don't have hexes. I once heard Travis Amezcua say that spokes wheels felt slightly less stable in the air too. When it comes to wheels, I try to stick with one type and color, that way no matter what combo of my tires are working, my car has matching rims front to back. Nothing looks more goon that mismatched wheels, except maybe mismatched wheels and a one color body with no windows.
09-13-2012, 10:29 AM
Tech Regular
Nobody is running them because they don't have hexes. I once heard Travis Amezcua say that spokes wheels felt slightly less stable in the air too. When it comes to wheels, I try to stick with one type and color, that way no matter what combo of my tires are working, my car has matching rims front to back. Nothing looks more goon that mismatched wheels, except maybe mismatched wheels and a one color body with no windows.
The rumor down here in SoCal is that your car pushes more with Rulux on the front since air passes through them. I believe Tater told me that...
The funny thing is when I see people running mismatched wheels they're almost invariably running the Rulux wheels in front and dish in the rear, which should be the worst possible option.
My only issues with them are the lack of hexes and the fact they're a bit on the soft side, so they break easily in use and/or deform when stored. I actually like how they look and find the spokes a handy wheel speed indicator.
09-13-2012, 10:46 AM
Nobody is running them because they don't have hexes. I once heard Travis Amezcua say that spokes wheels felt slightly less stable in the air too. When it comes to wheels, I try to stick with one type and color, that way no matter what combo of my tires are working, my car has matching rims front to back. Nothing looks more goon that mismatched wheels, except maybe mismatched wheels and a one color body with no windows.
09-13-2012, 11:30 AM
hubs
k so i baked the bearings out of the hubs again cuz the race was siezed. this time i used a heat gun and geated one up too hot. it made the anodizing on the left hub look funny like it baked on..
soo i decided to remove the anodizing with the oven cleaner..
took it all off pretty good except one small part that had the "Baked on anadizing" you can see in the picture.
overall im feeling "meh" about the whole ordeal but the blue was looking real bad. this isnt a whole lot better but at least it matches the trinity and the shocks and its unifiorm. still like the blue better.. oh well
soo i decided to remove the anodizing with the oven cleaner..
took it all off pretty good except one small part that had the "Baked on anadizing" you can see in the picture.
overall im feeling "meh" about the whole ordeal but the blue was looking real bad. this isnt a whole lot better but at least it matches the trinity and the shocks and its unifiorm. still like the blue better.. oh well