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Team Associated RC10 B5m Mid-Motor & Rear Motor Thread

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04-08-2014, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by gticlay

I almost bought the MM but am enjoying the RM, I can't see spending the money on side-grading to the MM. But it's so tempting... I'll probably buy a stadium truck instead.

I'm right there with you...tempting to buy and I do want to try the MM car. But duplicating a class doesn't make a lot of sense for me. I'd love to see a T5 come out so that I can get into another class.

Hopefully one that grows as 4wd buggies did this past season.

04-08-2014, 09:21 AM

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I got a rear motor b 5 coming soon and swap my 22 to mid win will the b 5 m kit be back in stock

04-08-2014, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mxracer458

i did put the washer on mine but forgot the thread lock the ball stud in,lets just say they are now loctite in!! Maybe this thread is a little slow because everyone in mm is trying to figure out how to make the car 2 lbs less

on a serious note we did have a lot of mm cars running at my track last sat,traction was low but a few guys had there mm cars dialed and freakin hauling.But for now I'm sticking with my rm

Until you drive mine.

04-08-2014, 09:43 AM

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I contacted AE customer support just to ask if they had an estimate as to when more B5m kits would be released. Here is the response...

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Thank you for contacting customer support. The kits should be coming in towards the end of this month. Unfortunately, we fell a little behind but, we are starting to get caught up. We apologize for the delay.

Name omitted to protect the innocent!

Sad panda...

Let's hope they are just being conservative and we will still see this thing starting to hit shelves in another week or so like the hobby retailer sites suggest.

04-08-2014, 10:05 AM

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FWIW, My b5m just came off back order at Amain.

04-08-2014, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DG Designs

Until you drive mine.

ill stick you to that

04-08-2014, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BradS

which aluminum servo horn works best on the b5?

I would get the Losi one the racers edge is actually a little tall. RM did use it but only because he could not get the correct losi version.

04-08-2014, 11:54 AM

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Do you guys punch holes in your tires even if the rims have holes

04-08-2014, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean Cochran

I would get the Losi one the racers edge is actually a little tall. RM did use it but only because he could not get the correct losi version.

So given that they make 3 different AL horns, which one is the correct version? I'm guessing it is either the 22 or the 22-4 and not the older one which is larger and I believe basically for 1/8 and 4wd SCT applications.

04-08-2014, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jcozz

FYI we had b5r's beating b5m's and other mids this past weekend and it was very high bite. Pretty tight as well.

I prefer the rear. So much more "consistent" for me. See this with other drivers as well.

I have both. I run the B5 in stock and the B5M in mod. I bought another B5 at the track Saturday. The mid is going on the shelf for now. It takes a lot less effort for me to drive the rear motor car.
Bill

04-08-2014, 12:10 PM

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Do you guys punch holes in your tires even if the rims have holes

With closed cell foam yes.

04-08-2014, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Grasschopper

the 22 horn is 4-40 threaded. Not 3mm. Unsure on the 22-4

04-08-2014, 12:26 PM

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Do you guys punch holes in your tires even if the rims have holes

I don't myself, but some people do, it's a matter of opinion.
But I race indoor only though.

04-08-2014, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt Trimmings

With closed cell foam yes.

Been out of the loop for a while, so can you elaborate on why people punch homes in the tires? I image it is partly due to moisture?

Back in the day we used to drill holes in the rims, but we didn't use foam and our tires were never glued so it wasn't as big of an issue.

04-08-2014, 12:52 PM

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Next question/comment...

I still cannot get used to these cab forward (IMHO "stealth fighter") bodies. Has anyone heard if there are any "traditional" bodies in the works? Something a little more like the original B4 body?