Nice job with the wrap Jmoney!!

I got a question for you guys, the other night while racing I noticed a crunchy noise, I thought it was the rear diff gear again, after the race I tested it and the crunchy noise only happens while braking, still thinking its the rear diff took it apart and gears are perfect , any ideas what it might be? I notice a little excessive wear on the spur, it only had a race night and it was pretty banged up, maybe it's that ?

Sounds like you may be skipping teeth between the pinion and spur. In 4wd I usually run the gear mesh tight, but not binding. Also check the front diff for excessive wear. During braking, more load is transferred to the front wheels.

Cool, I did check the mesh on the pinion and spur, it's on the loose side, maybe it is skipping that would explain the wear on it only after one race day, and just to be safe I will take a look at the front diff too !
Thanks!

Sure would like some big bores......:nod:

Check the motor mount screws also. Mine have backed up enough to let the motor wiggle about three times now.

How's your slipper set ?

I have me a B44.1 on its way! We have an indoor offroad carpet track that just opened a few weeks ago where I live. I've been just about living there with my B4.1 and now can't wait for some 4WD Buggy!! :D

I plan on running an 8.5 X12 or Reedy Sonic paired with a LRP SXX V2 esc.

I will be placing an order shortly for some backup parts. What types of things should I be stocking up on for the B44.1? <---i just found my answer on the previous page:blush:

Will,

Add in diff cases. Mainly for the rear. Those seem to break almost as much as front arms do, just not as easy to see.

it's probably the gears in the front transmission. If the crunch is on power it's usually the rear. on the brakes, it's the front.

Shock shaft eyelets are a must.... So far all I have needed are front a-arms, eyelets and front shock shafts. lucky for me I have found my spring and shock cup when they break. Probably good to have shock cups on hand, there hard to find.

Could also go with the kyosho big bores. Switched them on my 44.1 and it's great. No more broken shafts. Seems like the arms have been made out of something weaker lately. My buddy used to steal shafts all the time, now all he takes is arms. They even seem to be different in color. Maybe just load up on arms. 2 packs should hold you for a while since they are interchangeable.

Good to know as I normally wouldn't stock up on something like that....thank you! :)

Are they the same front and rear? On Amain I only see ASC9733 (B44 Transmission Case).

I set the slipper as per the manual plus 1mm and used locktite, I reset the gear mesh and the noise has gone away, at least during my testing, let's see what happens on the track...

Yes they are the same

That's Blasphemy....LOL I have been checking the big bore idea out. I heard at the track AE may be coming out with some?????? That said on Oople I found that the Losi, Tamyia and some other would fit direct with minimal customizing. Sure would hate to change my pure bread into a Heinz 57 but I want to tweak the kit just that much more.