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Team Associated RC10 B5m Mid-Motor & Rear Motor Thread

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05-03-2014, 12:01 AM

#9256

EricNelson

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bambambennett

Since I am being lazy and don't want to hunt thru pages of complaints about ball cups, Has anybody tried gullwing arms on their rear motor yet? After talking to Ryan Cav at the last JBRL, he made a comment that I should run them since the testing some AE guys have done has been very positive. I have the arms and a tower but only for one of my cars. I am thinking I will leave all othe geometry like I have it to see if they do make a difference, better or worse. But, any experience would be greatly appreciated.

Just got some, will try them tomorrow. I have a pretty twitchy stock setup since I've been trying to get the on power push out of the car and hope this will help. I'll post first thoughts tomorrow, but likely will leave them on a bit and work with them since I like to make incremental changes and this is one.

Has anyone else tried these since? They're pretty available so I'd be surprised if people aren't running them.

05-03-2014, 01:00 AM

#9257

Wild Cherry

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My kit came with the new upgraded crush tubes for the steering axles..

Very smooth.....

Almost done, have the Ti rods, shocks & electronics to go.
Will be running it by 3pm tomorrow.

Last edited by Wild Cherry; 05-03-2014 at 05:08 PM.

05-03-2014, 01:06 AM

#9258

NitroLuver

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finally got my b5m mod class here I come

05-03-2014, 01:46 AM

#9259

DWill

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Originally Posted by kodack10

No comments yet on that battery pack fitting or not?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hmmm, I have a few 6S 5800's for my Trex 550 Pro DFC. Wonder if one of those would fit my B5M. I was also thinking I could have the fastest B5M at the track if I could figure a way to a Heli motor in it.

Even a motor from my little 450 DFC would be wicked fast.

05-03-2014, 06:11 AM

#9260

aeRayls

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I've ran the gullwing setup twice. Once indoors and once outdoors. It's not as dramatic as some would leave you to believe but I'm sure I'll be sticking with them. If you're having an on power push, read my last post about moving the motor forward.

05-03-2014, 07:00 AM

#9261

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Originally Posted by Wildcat1971

Ok, so the RM B5, what is the smallest spur I can use with a 31T pinion? I have a 31/72 now using an avid triad. I am looking to possible pick up a 66 and/or a 69 to move the motor more forward.

Will your gearing even be close? I'm running 34/69 in mine with a SP V3 MMM 17.5

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Originally Posted by Wildcat1971

Great tip. I used 1k grit, but used the same technique. All the binding is gone. it is not 1000% better. I was binding so hard that it was affecting my 4inch drop test to set ride height. I highly suggest to anyone building the kit to polish the ball studs.

Glad it worked...did you start at a lower grit or just start with the 1k? It really made a huge difference on my car as well.

05-03-2014, 08:15 AM

#9262

Chief

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Wild Cherry

My kit came with the new upgraded bearings..

Very smooth.....

Almost done, have the Ti rods, shocks & electronics to go.
Will be running it by 3pm tomorrow.

So.. the new batch of kits have upgraded bearings?? Which bearings? About to order me a B5m

Jason

05-03-2014, 09:17 AM

#9263

Jcozz

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If your running on a high bite track I highly suggest the hard chassis!!! It's so much better. It's tons more predictable and my car is right where I want it to be when I want it to be there. No more crazy flex coming off jumps causing it to get all bucked out in the air. It's so much more fun to drive now.

05-03-2014, 09:29 AM

#9264

vito

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iam getting a mid parts kit soon love my b 5

05-03-2014, 09:32 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Grasschopper

Will your gearing even be close? I'm running 34/69 in mine with a SP V3 MMM 17.5

Glad it worked...did you start at a lower grit or just start with the 1k? It really made a huge difference on my car as well.

I just want to move the motor forward to see if I can free up the rear more. Yeah, I started with 1k. About 30-45 seconds on each ball and its smooth. IMO polishing the stock balls is a requirement.