137LikesTeam Associated RC10 B5m Mid-Motor & Rear Motor Thread
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09-02-2014, 07:51 PM
If we use a carbon fiber chassis on the car and flat front arms and tower arent we essentially driving a centro c4.2. cause that is pretty well what it would be. Not that the centro was a bad car, its an awesome car. But the B5m has different and unique characteristics that make it a different car that IMO performs better than a centro.
I think that instead of changing the car to drive how we like it we should try and adjust to what the car does best. It takes a little time- but with focus and practice you can change your driving style. I changed my style in touring car racing and saw much better results! I think the same goes for mid motored cars- you can't drive it like a RM!
09-02-2014, 08:29 PM
Little dip your car just for grins.
09-02-2014, 10:20 PM
A FT would be wise IMO. To me the chassis is way too stiff for most conditions and a flex-tuned chassis could be an option and standard on the FT B5M. They did it on the B44.3. To me the bent sides are creating most of the stiffness, similar to an I-beam. eliminate the bent sides and redesigned cradle to allow more flex or tuned flex would work. People will say "just get the RM" but having two cars is not a financially viable option for most people. I love how the MM corners, jumps and so on so make it adapt to a wider range of tracks. Another option would make a composite chassis (RM style?) work in MM. Thoughts?
09-03-2014, 05:43 AM
Anybody have any slop on their top shaft? I can move my whole slipper assembly approx. 1mm back and fourth.
09-03-2014, 05:58 AM
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Yeah. I don't think mine had quite that much, but it was excessive. I added an old axle shim I had lying around between the gear and the stock spacer and it took almost all the play out. Just a tiny bit now and that's acceptable.
09-03-2014, 06:04 AM
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Nonsense. These cars are so cheap that you could have one of each and still be in them for about as much as a race ready RB6. The B5M is supposed to be rigid as its designed for high traction tracks. You want to race on a low traction surface buy the B5 which, like the B4.2, is the junk yard dog of buggies, tough everywhere. The B5M is so good because of its design. If you want more flex go back to a RM car.
I plan to have both the MM and RM so I will be ready for any track.
09-03-2014, 06:29 AM
3* inboard 0* hub
2.5* inboard .5* hub
What handling differences can I expect to see?
2.5* inboard .5* hub
What handling differences can I expect to see?
09-03-2014, 09:14 AM
What tire manufacturer are you guys using with the stock wheels? I bought some AKA tires not realizing that they are only recommended for AKA wheels. I fitted them on the stock wheels and they do feel lose so i think i need to pick up some different tires?
Thanks!
jB
Thanks!
jB
09-03-2014, 09:20 AM
Did you get the "EVO" tires? Those require different rims. The are 2.4 tires, not 2.2. In any case, make sure you get the 2.2 tires for the stock rims.
09-03-2014, 09:27 AM
09-03-2014, 09:57 AM
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09-03-2014, 10:02 AM
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Bearings..? I have on of the early RM kits, and the bearings were PACKED with grease (black). To the point that after 2 days it was coming out the tranny case on the out out drives
That's a lot of bearing lube IMO. Building my MM kit I pulled the seals and noticed that not only was the grease clear it wasn't an overly huge amount. What are other people seeing? Running change called out by TT?
That's a lot of bearing lube IMO. Building my MM kit I pulled the seals and noticed that not only was the grease clear it wasn't an overly huge amount. What are other people seeing? Running change called out by TT?
09-03-2014, 10:12 AM
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What tire manufacturer are you guys using with the stock wheels? I bought some AKA tires not realizing that they are only recommended for AKA wheels. I fitted them on the stock wheels and they do feel lose so i think i need to pick up some different tires?
Thanks!
jB
Thanks!
jB
09-03-2014, 10:12 AM
You can get adapter bands and still run them on the 2.2 rims. I would recommend switching out the stock foam to the standard 2.2 foams though and dont use the foam spacer that comes with the kit.
09-03-2014, 10:56 AM
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Weren't the bands a failed attempt by AKA to circumvent/comply with ROAR rules for Nats anyway? I don't know the whole story or specifics I'm just curious..