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03-20-2014, 02:38 AM

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rallyredevo

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Anyone know how this buggy feels compared to the Yokomo B-Max2 V2 MR in MM config?

03-20-2014, 05:07 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Skeeter36

Bill Pear, what changes have you made specifically to run @ OCRC. It is a very similar track to mine. I am just curious as I cant stand a car that pushes.

I started with the setup Kody posted on RC10.com, From there my only changes are white front springs and tapered pistons of the same hole configuration. It seems to work pretty well for me.

03-20-2014, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Myt3rocks

It would be nice if someone made a thin square pack. 4000-4500mah, but the large footprint. The corners with the posts could stick up higher than the rest of the pack to keep post resistance down, or change up to shorter 5mm posts. Keep the weight low and keep the battery from shifting. I was having a lot of issues last night with the foam U coming up and my shorty shifting in the compartment.

I was also thinking it would be nice to have a U shaped ballast to help get me up to weight without adding a bunch of loose weights or messing up the weight balance.

Put a piece of servo/double sided tape on each side of the u foam to hold it in.

03-20-2014, 07:03 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jmuck69

I have and used the Triad spring with the VTS spring retainer but flipped it so the flat part of the retainer is against the spring. Gives plenty of adjustment room.

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Originally Posted by Grasschopper

I used the stock AE Spring and washer on mine (yes with the Triad). Works great.

Thanks for the input guys, Avid told me to use stock AE spring & retainer. Possibly needing to adjust for the different spring.

This is the second time I've contacted them (Avid) via email, both times they got back to me in less than a day. I like that.

03-20-2014, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by juicy74

Hmmm... if the front shock towers arent interchangeable like Rigor has mentioned then these carcon bling ones wont work for 1 of the cars.

a guy at the track broke a front arm and was running flat arms with stock M tower.he said it felt good and got second in mod on a medium/low bite track.

03-20-2014, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by rallyredevo

Anyone know how this buggy feels compared to the Yokomo B-Max2 V2 MR in MM config?

I like the yokomo, one of the factory drivers was at my track. The yokomo is smooth a lot more steering but the price point is high

03-20-2014, 07:37 AM

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Jordan Anderson

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What's the difference in performance between the Avid Triad and the AE VTS slipper?

More consistent or?

03-20-2014, 07:42 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordan Anderson

What's the difference in performance between the Avid Triad and the AE VTS slipper?

More consistent or?

Personally I think the AVID holds its setting better and it is lighter which is good for stock racing. It seemed like i was constantly adjusting both the 2 and 3 pad AE setup, with the triad it has been a set it and forget it item for the most part.

03-20-2014, 07:43 AM

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Is anyone using the Garodiscs from RCShox in their B5 with either the VTS or Triad:

VTS

Triad

Any reviews on these? Are the Garodiscs an improvement over the stock pads?

03-20-2014, 07:46 AM

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is there a chassis protector out yet for the b5m?

03-20-2014, 07:53 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordan Anderson

Is anyone using the Garodiscs from RCShox in their B5 with either the VTS or Triad:

VTS

Triad

Any reviews on these? Are the Garodiscs an improvement over the stock pads?

I don't run them in my b5 currently but I used to run them in my sc10 4x4 and they where awesome. They don't fade and you never have to replace them. Great product. I stand by rcshox 100%. I also love his 2 stage pistons. World of difference with how my car handles and reacts.