Team Associated T5M Discussion
#199
My "guess" is, the slightly altered the mesh of the gears. The tranny says it will fit the B5M also. I like that the truck comes with low friction rings, alum topshaft and alum ballstud mount. With the B5M being out a year, I kinda thought that the ST would be a FT since all of the parts exist now.....
Maybe a geometry change for more rear bias while still mid motor (allowing the mid motor to work when it traditionally wouldn't - a la X Factory).
#201
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We will keep this one for now since I have changed the title. If someone wants to put together a post with all of the available information which is similar to the first post in the B5M thread I would be happy to merge their post with it. The only thing is they have to agree to help keep the first page current and if they can no longer do this they need to help us find a replacement.
#204
This seems to point to what someone mentioned earlier as the rear motor may just be a conversion kit instead of a standalone complete kit. Kinda sucks if you just want the rear motor though, you're in pretty deep for one at that point.
#205
Tech Regular
Just talked with some one at Team Associated and he said there is no plans for a rear motor kit,or even the parts to do it at this time.
He said that the mid motor worked the best at most tracks over a rear motor.
Some what surprised they have no rear motor plans,but time will tell.Also no factory team kit.
Sorry if this was already answered before.
He said that the mid motor worked the best at most tracks over a rear motor.
Some what surprised they have no rear motor plans,but time will tell.Also no factory team kit.
Sorry if this was already answered before.
#206
I'm torn as to whether or not they will release a stand-alone rear motor version. Team Associated has probably looked at sales of the B5R vs B5M and depending on how much the mid motor version outsold the rear may decide not to release a rear motor version at all.
I am wondering if, from their perspective, the T4.2 Team is good enough for those that want a rear motor ST.
I am wondering if, from their perspective, the T4.2 Team is good enough for those that want a rear motor ST.
#207
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TLR is providing RM kits in their SCT and you can get the optional MM conversion. I honestly have not driven a MM ST. It may be the thing to have "everywhere". We wont know. But conversion kits make sense. For AE to maintain multiple production lines for the same car/truck is not super cost effective. Our local track is pretty much giving away RM buggy chassis protectors, because pretty much everyone is MM now. From what I remember if my T4, I think MM might be a good thing for the truck. I guess we will see in 3 to 6 months.
#208
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I'm torn as to whether or not they will release a stand-alone rear motor version. Team Associated has probably looked at sales of the B5R vs B5M and depending on how much the mid motor version outsold the rear may decide not to release a rear motor version at all.
I am wondering if, from their perspective, the T4.2 Team is good enough for those that want a rear motor ST.
I am wondering if, from their perspective, the T4.2 Team is good enough for those that want a rear motor ST.
#209
I wonder if this is why they did the 3 gear tranny as well being its geared towards stock racing which the RM excelled at. ST class is one thing but with how many guys run outdoor SCT I would imagine a rear motor would be wanted.
Wonder with the difference in chassis length of the SCT's that mid vs rear weight distribution isn't as big a gap to make it worth while. Makes sense in my brain but i'm wrong once in a while.
Wonder with the difference in chassis length of the SCT's that mid vs rear weight distribution isn't as big a gap to make it worth while. Makes sense in my brain but i'm wrong once in a while.
#210
What's rear motor? Lol... Seriuosly, after driving the ct4.2 for a while it is the baddest thing I've ever driven! While RM might be easier at first, MM is here to stay and take over on all conditions.