I'm fortunate enough to live in SoCal and see the AE guys around a lot.

Last I heard, the other AE factory guys that had not yet received their big bores, would be getting them this weekend at the Pro-Line Surf City Classic, and that it would still be several more weeks before publicly available, as the parts are trickling in slowly. I'm heading over to watch the mains of Surf City today at OC_RC. Will report back with any more updates / details I can find out.

I do know of a local vendor I buy from frequently, is no longer stocking the B44.1 kit, as they are expecting a new AE 4WD kit, but have no ETA. Keep in mind this is a small vendor though, that would not want to get stuck with an "old" kit. Maybe the B44 will be the first kit to see a ".2" update with the big bores. Maybe not.

What plate do we run on The rear hub. I want to get carbon one. Is it A?

You mean option C...? The carbon option....
http://www.teamassociated.com/parts/details/9873/

I run the option B

Option A/B is in the kit. A is what the basic set up calls for.

A

avid also makes carbon a/b part that combines a and b~
www-avidrc-com/product/5/accesories/418/B41-Carbon-Fiber-Rear-Hub-Tower-AV1013-accesories.html

who can tell meh how many posts i need to post a flippin url or picture, that is just kind of absurd....

AE guy Chris from the 4.1 thread has stated numerous times ae has no plans to rerelease the cars with Big Bores at this time... would be nice, but with the estimated price of them being slightly cheaper than the small bore (/shrug how that works) i don't imagine they really need to. Also, the new big bores use all the same parts from the small bores except bores, cap, springs... so u can save your shafts and stuff. not sure about pistons though, oO~

Photobucket, post a link is all I can think of. Pretty stupid not being able to post a pic huh. LOL

I run the B option and these are an A/C. Nice carbon option though.

Plate?

The C tower positions are the three inside positions on the A, just 2mm lower (as indicated in the instructions, lower your ballstud to match).

I just bought a used B44.1. The only motor I have available to put in it is a Castle 4 pole 3800. Can anyone suggest a place to start with the gearing?

Thanks!

ya put a 0 tooth pinion cause your gonna shred your tranny with a 4 pole motor. what next a 3 cell lol? seriously i wouldnt put that non sensored motor in that. I have a nice trinity d3 6.5 turn barely used Ill sell ya for a good price.

The abrupt start up of the castle will not be kind to your drivetrain. It has lots of torque and is better suited to a short course truck or basher car.

Sell the Castle, or trade it. You will roach your car with that motor.