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Old 03-01-2014 | 09:39 AM
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The AE oils have the Lucas Oil logos on the bottle. I'm not 100% sure of the connection there but either way, its all the same oil
Pretty sure Lucas Oils makes it. I remember seeing it somewhere.
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Old 03-01-2014 | 09:57 AM
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Get the rpm mini bumper. Works great. It's what I use. AE bumper is to weak.
I also got the rpm front A arms.

Did you modified the bumper?
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Old 03-01-2014 | 03:22 PM
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Is a 3800 mah lipo big enough to run a 10 minute main+ ~3 minutes of practice when using a 8.5t motor?
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Old 03-01-2014 | 03:30 PM
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Is a 3800 mah lipo big enough to run a 10 minute main+ ~3 minutes of practice when using a 8.5t motor?
I would say that is pushing it. It would probably make it but there would be noticeable fallout by the end of the race
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Old 03-01-2014 | 03:59 PM
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That's what I thought too. It's all venom makes though.
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Old 03-01-2014 | 04:10 PM
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You can charge it or by two?
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Old 03-01-2014 | 05:11 PM
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Anyone know if the RX8 will fit in the B4.2?
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Old 03-01-2014 | 05:17 PM
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What is up with this buggy? I have read a few pages on the b5M and b5RM and people are knocking the B4. Saying basically it sucked and that it couldnt win races and that is why the new B5's came out. Why all the hate? This buggy from what i have read about the races is that it kicks alot of ass and has been for awhile now.
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Old 03-01-2014 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by linda82

Did you modified the bumper?
No. It fits just fine
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Old 03-01-2014 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by mgtmadness2007
What is up with this buggy? I have read a few pages on the b5M and b5RM and people are knocking the B4. Saying basically it sucked and that it couldnt win races and that is why the new B5's came out. Why all the hate? This buggy from what i have read about the races is that it kicks alot of ass and has been for awhile now.
The b4.1 and b4.2 are just fine and are good buggys they just got a new toy b5.
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Old 03-03-2014 | 12:18 PM
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My B4.2 has more on power push than I like. Tried a few things and it still does it. Would doing the 4th hole mod up front help the front dig in on power and maybe push less?
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Old 03-03-2014 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by mgtmadness2007
What is up with this buggy? I have read a few pages on the b5M and b5RM and people are knocking the B4. Saying basically it sucked and that it couldnt win races and that is why the new B5's came out. Why all the hate? This buggy from what i have read about the races is that it kicks alot of ass and has been for awhile now.
The 4.2 is a fine buggy. They are still plenty fast. They knock the old stuff because they have to try to justify spending new kit money on something that is marginally better. Yeah, I said it. People are saying they are a few seconds faster per heat with a B5. You know what makes me a few seconds faster per heat? Practice.

I'm not saying the B4 is better than the B5. I am saying the B5 is marginally better. If you were buying new, go ahead and get the B5. If you already have the B4, keep it and spend the cash on tires and practice.
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Old 03-03-2014 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 1967Typhoon
The 4.2 is a fine buggy. They are still plenty fast. They knock the old stuff because they have to try to justify spending new kit money on something that is marginally better. Yeah, I said it. People are saying they are a few seconds faster per heat with a B5. You know what makes me a few seconds faster per heat? Practice.

I'm not saying the B4 is better than the B5. I am saying the B5 is marginally better. If you were buying new, go ahead and get the B5. If you already have the B4, keep it and spend the cash on tires and practice.
I agree. I've spent too much time and money on my B4.2 just to jump ship as soon as the newest version comes out. Practice, batteries, tires, aluminum parts, etc. Besides, I love the damn thing. While everybody was buying a B5 or B5m, I was purchasing a new B4.2 and C4.2 combo from AMain for 285. I sold the B4.2 kit for 200, so I basically got a Centro Kit for 85 bucks. I'm more than happy with that. I'll look into getting a B5(m) when the FT kit comes out.
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Old 03-03-2014 | 04:06 PM
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What is the fourth hole mod I too have a big push problem on push.
How about adding weight up front how much and where to put it

Thanks Chris
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Old 03-03-2014 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by rustyfingers
Anyone know if the RX8 will fit in the B4.2?

Maybe if you put it in the battery tray, but why?

its HUGE and meant for an 8th scale. There are many other smallers escs out there.


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