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04-09-2014, 08:16 AM

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yeah, last weekend my "hot laps" were close to some of local fast guys, but those pesky wheels are sometimes pointed upward, so it was a wash, lol. I do like the b5 Rm though. It is still a work in progress, but I forgot how much steering I lost with the TLR car. One thing is for sure, AE cars rarely lack steering, lol. If your car is pushing you are doing something pretty wrong.

04-09-2014, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by rickster

boy don't say anything on here about a heavier car being faster sometimes... they will call you the devil and say your wrong for sure...

lol...

funny thing is I smoked the stock and mod buggy classes outdoors last weekend with my mid motor b5m.. and my car isn't the lightest either..lol
my times were actually faster then 4wd mod.

with running the square battery my buggy comes in at about 1600 grams.

wildcat.. once you get your midmotor I have an awesome outdoor setup for it.

One of faster guys at our track runs an X factory X-6 cubed. That car is so dialed that an 8.5 doesn't feel like enough motor. I might end up going mm.

04-09-2014, 08:42 AM

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You guys started your outdoor season bob? I thought it was still chilly ouy there. Once I sell off some stuff I plan to pickup the mm car. Also once its availible. Moving to an indoor track soon and plan to run both and compare

yeah believe it or not, we actually do race when the temps are below 70 deg!

But guys ran the Centro, Kyosho, and Losi cars all last summer too. It's all preference and setup.

04-09-2014, 08:52 AM

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yeah believe it or not, we actually do race when the temps are below 70 deg!

But guys ran the Centro, Kyosho, and Losi cars all last summer too. It's all preference and setup.

I know right... it was 85 last weekend and I got a little sun burn. We have it rough in AZ

04-09-2014, 08:56 AM

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Need some help. My car comes in at 1473. Tonight is the first time running it this light. The car pushes so bad. I've moved battery all the way foward. Also went to black springs. I'm running 30 wt oil in front. Any tips on getting it not to push so bad

Does it push going in or coming out? And is the rear too locked in?

04-09-2014, 09:07 AM

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This is the Mid Motor thread -- there is NO WAY your car is under 1500g at running weight (battery, tires, body).

I'm assuming you have a RM B5. If so, just add 20-25g of weight somewhere.

04-09-2014, 09:11 AM

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Does it push going in or coming out? And is the rear too locked in?

Going in it pushes bad. Coming out is fine. As for the rear it seems good

04-09-2014, 09:12 AM

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This is the Mid Motor thread -- there is NO WAY your car is under 1500g at running weight (battery, tires, body).

I'm assuming you have a RM B5. If so, just add 20-25g of weight somewhere.

yes, you are confused. he already posted a pic.

see what you get for ASSuming

04-09-2014, 09:14 AM

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This is the Mid Motor thread -- there is NO WAY your car is under 1500g at running weight (battery, tires, body).

I'm assuming you have a RM B5. If so, just add 20-25g of weight somewhere.

Yes it's a b5m. And yes that's running weight. There are pics on here posted on the scale

04-09-2014, 09:22 AM

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Splking
When ever you reduce weight the car will gain side traction but loose forward traction.

Explains the push you feel.

04-09-2014, 09:28 AM

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Splking
When ever you reduce weight the car will gain side traction but loose forward traction.

Explains the push you feel.

Ok what do you think I should do? Would changing the shock set up help to 3x1.4 pistons?

04-09-2014, 09:36 AM

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Say you need to work on the front tires.
Either a different insert or wear them end some more.

04-09-2014, 09:36 AM

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So I have decided that I want to get started racing sooner than later, so I am going to pick up the B5 from my LHS instead of holding out for the B5m.

It's been so many years since I have raced, that I am more or less a beginner again and probably wouldn't notice a difference anyway. Not to mention the price is $20.00 cheaper! I can use the extra $ to buy a couple of practice days!

04-09-2014, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Wildcat1971

yes if this car is pushing then ya something is bad,i don't like a light car but i don't like a heavy car either,granted i only have 4 packs on my buggy so far but pushing? nope if anything i have to much!! I'm going to try the battery in the rear (shorty) and see how that works,if i have a little push then I'm going to add a wee bit of weight up by the servo.