Matt Ward

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You might want to check again because the ceramics you bought were for the SC10 tranny which is different than the b4

rosko

Will a sc10 gear diff fit in the b4.1.

Matt Ward

iTrader: (23)

Yes it will I have ran it in my b4.1

Bob Barry

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he speaks the truth, because he included it in the box when I bought his car hahaha.

T-BirdJunkie

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No, you need to run the T-plate, too. Without the T-plate you can't swap the transmissions.

ViGiLaNtE351

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Here is mine today with full lipo ready to race



So not much more than yours with full lipo.

Cheers

jf+

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Needs more blue.

J/k nice ride!

RickSlick

Thanks all,
I put my 2 PDF files up for viewing side by side for both the B4.1 RTR and B4.1 kit and compared part numbers. The transmission is the same. Kinda makes sense, why would a manufacturer make separate parts for basically the same toy car?

Timmahhh

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Question.. changing nothing else (spacers, dampening, springs all the same), what relative difference should be expected if the rear lower shock mount is inside or outside?

jf+

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I've always read, and confirmed, that the more you lay the shock down, the better the ride, at the expense of a little more direct feel.

Stolen from RC Truck and Car Tuning.com, because it's right on the money:

"The more inclined shock angle, moving the top closer to the chassis and/or moving the bottom closer to the tire:
1. Softer initial shock damping.
2. More progressive damping.
3. Improved lateral traction.
4. Handling will be more forgiving.
5. Good for high traction or bite tracks, will it making your rc car or truck more stable.

The less inclined shock angle, standing up the shock, moving the top closer to the tire and/or bottom closer to the chassis:
1. Stiffer initial shock damping.
2. Lowering lateral traction.
3. Makes your rc car or truck more responsive.
4. Can make your car or truck have a more direct feel.
5. Can be best suited for tight, technical tracks with many low speed corners."

I prefer my shocks like my ladies... Laid down all the way, well-oiled, and not leaking overly much. And not squeaky, either.

Bob Barry

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just remember changing the bottom position is a much bigger change than changing the top.

T-BirdJunkie

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That's what she said.

Timmahhh

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LOL, nice posts. While thats true of the shock angle, moving the shock in on the arm reduces effective spring rate, effective dampening, and increases droop... all of which would increase traction in that end of the car with everything else being equal. Or is there something I'm missing?

cantrell8

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you race that thing? what class?

t.mathewson

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I did this yesterday. I think I like it. Helps add some volume to the tire!