R/C Tech Forums - Team Associated B4.2 Thread

I have a b4.1 wc electronics in standard postition and i have a b4.2 and im undecided on the configuration of my electronics. Thinking about trying inline with shorty pack and was wondering your coments on handling differences. I understand with inline you will have quiicker left to right transitions but what about sidebite is it affected at all same more or less and jumping better same etc....

I like the inline electronics at my track give it a try

bambambennett

04-24-2013 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by chevmaro (Post 12081901)

I want to try inline but last time my b4.2 hit the track it was the best buggy I have ever driven. Even better then my 22 I had for a year. So I am scared too.

Is it possible to make The Best, Better?

I made my b4 a lot better. I modded the chassis and run a saddle pack right in the middle of the car like a square. The esc is back towards the toe block with just enough space to add some weight if desired. The receiver is above the esc. Setting it up this way makes the cars air attitude changes very fast and easy. It jumps like it is on top of a ball and can rotate easily any direction. The drawback is less side its but I run high grip clay anyway. Traditional electronic mounting in a b4 make it have a heavy feel when jumping. Try different stuff. You will never know if you can make it better with some radical changes every now and then

Odin544

04-24-2013 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by chevmaro (Post 12081929)

Also, on a different topic I wanted to see what you guys think would be the best motor for my car. We used to have a 13.5 buggy class which I was very competitive always at the top of the class. Now we have stock and mod and nobody is running 13.5. Stock I am top of the A main but Mod I am Bottom A or B Main. Stock buggy it seems I am able to adapt to new tracks more quickly while racing mod it takes me a week or two at my home track to really start putting down good laps. Stock is great for out of town races for that reason. Just wondering what to do I'm about to purchase new electronics this year and not sure which way to go.

What motor are you running in mod class? Are the other guys that much faster or are you over motored for your skill leading you to make mistakes? It would also depend on your track layout and size. I run on a large 1/8 scale outdoor track and run an 8.5 in mine.

thecman26

04-24-2013 06:15 PM

I just got my JConcepts ball cups and they look really nice! Will get those put on before this weekend so I can test them out!

Catch22racing

04-24-2013 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DanielC. (Post 12074895)

This thread needs some more pictures :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...psaf42169d.jpg
Paint courtesy of KG in Ocala, FL :sneaky:

Looking sharp!

Wild Cherry

04-24-2013 06:35 PM

Feel the inline offers little over the standard layout, both perform equally delivering smiliar lap times..

Advantage R/C

04-24-2013 06:40 PM

To do inline how do you cut the battery strap? Dremal? Also, do most people place ESC than receiver or receiver than ESC?

Venom1836

04-24-2013 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by thecman26 (Post 12083283)

I just got my JConcepts ball cups and they look really nice! Will get those put on before this weekend so I can test them out!

The new ones?

Where did you get them?

Are they available in yellow?

thecman26

04-24-2013 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Venom1836 (Post 12083419)

The new ones?

Where did you get them?

Are they available in yellow?

Yeah, got them direct from JConcepts!
I do believe Part # 2025
Black, white and yellow
I went with black, the only thing is you have to get 1" turnbuckles for the rear link. Got those ordered also.
JConcepts ships out quick too! Had them in 2 days!

http://www.jconcepts.net/store/index...products_id=23

thecman26

04-24-2013 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Advantage R/C (Post 12083410)

To do inline how do you cut the battery strap? Dremal? Also, do most people place ESC than receiver or receiver than ESC?

I mounted my esc in the rear portion of the battery tray and dremeled the battery strap about halfway. Shoe hoo'ed a foam block in front of the esc for protection. I run a really short shortie so I still have some room to move around the pack.

Ran it like that last weekend and was hooked up! 1st time I ran Ions, and was VERY impressed!!! My shop sold out of them in fact, that night! ;)

Advantage R/C

04-24-2013 07:31 PM

Thank you! Will try when I pick up by b4.2 ;)

Catch22racing

04-24-2013 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by thecman26 (Post 12083570)

Those are not the "new" ones I'm running these dyed but there is a set on Jason's B4 that are pre production those will be the new must have because of the euro style hole and ribbed for her pleasure and strength! ;)

Jmuck69

04-24-2013 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Catch22racing (Post 12083602)

There are actually two pre-production versions. Jason ran one and PW ran another at the Clash last year. In curious to which version will be used.

thecman26

04-24-2013 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Catch22racing (Post 12083602)

Bummer, I though I had made an epic score!

It's ok, these look pretty cool either way!

Bigwerm

04-25-2013 04:37 PM