RC10B4.1 FT/WC
09-25-2012 | 08:13 AM
Just something to point out
My B4.1 FT with a Futaba 614FF Receiver, Viper VTX10R-BE (heavy speedo), Viper VST8.5 motor, Savox 1257TG Servo, 1/2 Oz next to the receiver, 1/4 oz under the servo, with the FT weight, Venom 3800 Shorty, JCon Hexs, JCon Mono Wheels with JCon Rips / +1 Foams, JCon Hybrids / +1 Foams, stock body, stock wing, JCon Wheel Nuts, MyLaps Transponder comes in at 1500grams on the money. (1gr over limit)
My B4.1 FT with a Futaba 614FF Receiver, Viper VTX10R-BE (heavy speedo), Viper VST8.5 motor, Savox 1257TG Servo, 1/2 Oz next to the receiver, 1/4 oz under the servo, with the FT weight, Venom 3800 Shorty, JCon Hexs, JCon Mono Wheels with JCon Rips / +1 Foams, JCon Hybrids / +1 Foams, stock body, stock wing, JCon Wheel Nuts, MyLaps Transponder comes in at 1500grams on the money. (1gr over limit)
09-25-2012 | 09:06 AM
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B4.1 or wait
I have started purchasing the components to run 2WD electric and just noticed there is a possibility of a new or upgrade to be released for the B4.1. Should I just hold off to see what happens or just get the current car as it stands today. If something is looming on the horizon I have no issues waiting a month or so.
09-25-2012 | 09:14 AM
I have started purchasing the components to run 2WD electric and just noticed there is a possibility of a new or upgrade to be released for the B4.1. Should I just hold off to see what happens or just get the current car as it stands today. If something is looming on the horizon I have no issues waiting a month or so.
09-25-2012 | 09:55 AM
our rings are not AE rings. We have our AE 2wd rings made to our material and hardness specs. When we used the stock 2wd rings in the past there were surface ground on both sides and then three step hand finished on both sides.
09-25-2012 | 10:05 AM
Hideeho
What would you be willing to pay for an dif that transferes power away from a wheel that is slipping & to a wheel that has traction? $50? $100? $300? $500?
I checked into having a limited slip dif built for a 10th scale or 8th scale buggy. I was basing the design off a 1:1 gear lsd. I checked with a couple of machinists. They all said it would cost thousands to build a prototype (even out of plastic) & then a cost in the hundreds to mass produce. Keep in mind, that is cost to produce, not retail price. Personally I would say a retail price of $100 would be acceptable, but $300-$500 is not. Maybe one of these days I'll run across a machinist that would be more interested in the challenge than the money. If someone could get that done for a resonable price it would be an ABSOLUTE GAME CHANGER! It would be a MUST have for any one racing an rc vehicle.
What would you be willing to pay for an dif that transferes power away from a wheel that is slipping & to a wheel that has traction? $50? $100? $300? $500?
I checked into having a limited slip dif built for a 10th scale or 8th scale buggy. I was basing the design off a 1:1 gear lsd. I checked with a couple of machinists. They all said it would cost thousands to build a prototype (even out of plastic) & then a cost in the hundreds to mass produce. Keep in mind, that is cost to produce, not retail price. Personally I would say a retail price of $100 would be acceptable, but $300-$500 is not. Maybe one of these days I'll run across a machinist that would be more interested in the challenge than the money. If someone could get that done for a resonable price it would be an ABSOLUTE GAME CHANGER! It would be a MUST have for any one racing an rc vehicle.
Good for 1/8 scale, not so good for the smaller stuff.
09-25-2012 | 10:40 AM
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Just something to point out
My B4.1 FT with a Futaba 614FF Receiver, Viper VTX10R-BE (heavy speedo), Viper VST8.5 motor, Savox 1257TG Servo, 1/2 Oz next to the receiver, 1/4 oz under the servo, with the FT weight, Venom 3800 Shorty, JCon Hexs, JCon Mono Wheels with JCon Rips / +1 Foams, JCon Hybrids / +1 Foams, stock body, stock wing, JCon Wheel Nuts, MyLaps Transponder comes in at 1500grams on the money. (1gr over limit)
My B4.1 FT with a Futaba 614FF Receiver, Viper VTX10R-BE (heavy speedo), Viper VST8.5 motor, Savox 1257TG Servo, 1/2 Oz next to the receiver, 1/4 oz under the servo, with the FT weight, Venom 3800 Shorty, JCon Hexs, JCon Mono Wheels with JCon Rips / +1 Foams, JCon Hybrids / +1 Foams, stock body, stock wing, JCon Wheel Nuts, MyLaps Transponder comes in at 1500grams on the money. (1gr over limit)
09-25-2012 | 10:56 AM
Amen! Everyone that feels my diffs are a believer in bfast.
09-25-2012 | 11:50 AM
Is there any reason a brand new b4.1 would have a noisy drivetrain and not be whisper quiet? My mesh is fine, spur/pinion brand new, etc. It's not super loud, but it's NOTICABLY louder than my buddy's B4.
I think I read somewhere that the screws that hold the transmission case together can cause the tranny to be loud if they are a hair too tight.
Suggestions? I may take it apart tonight and put it back together.
I think I read somewhere that the screws that hold the transmission case together can cause the tranny to be loud if they are a hair too tight.
Suggestions? I may take it apart tonight and put it back together.
09-25-2012 | 12:16 PM
Is there any reason a brand new b4.1 would have a noisy drivetrain and not be whisper quiet? My mesh is fine, spur/pinion brand new, etc. It's not super loud, but it's NOTICABLY louder than my buddy's B4.
I think I read somewhere that the screws that hold the transmission case together can cause the tranny to be loud if they are a hair too tight.
Suggestions? I may take it apart tonight and put it back together.
I think I read somewhere that the screws that hold the transmission case together can cause the tranny to be loud if they are a hair too tight.
Suggestions? I may take it apart tonight and put it back together.
you are the 3rd person with this problem in the last few weeks. If memory serves, check the cuts on the gears for the top shaft.
I wonder whats up w/ the top shafts as of late? Probably machined by the same folks that did the hubs
09-25-2012 | 12:22 PM
Was there a bad run of those or something? I guess if the teeth look funny, there is my problem.
09-25-2012 | 12:22 PM
Hideeho
Yes they do. We've just been discussing the benifits, or lack there of, for spend a few dollars extra for the b-fast setup. I don't think any one would say anything bad about the factory kits. Some of us just prefer the b-fast dif.
Yes they do. We've just been discussing the benifits, or lack there of, for spend a few dollars extra for the b-fast setup. I don't think any one would say anything bad about the factory kits. Some of us just prefer the b-fast dif.
09-25-2012 | 12:30 PM