WRXnItUp

iTrader: (4)

So I have quick response from Nick W. and a reply saying it will be a running change, there will not be a new part number, and once the new axles are in, they will replace the long ones that I have.

He also mentioned they will replace the rear hexes that were very easily stripped.

It's always nice to receive great customer support... Thanks Nick W./AE!

copter58

Excellent job WRXnItUp! Yeah, they admitted their screw up and will be fixing it; that is a characteristic of a good manufacturer. I look forward to getting my new axles. Thanks for emailing them and following up WRX. I get to take out my SC5M for the first time Saturday, looking forward to it! You like yours? Easy to drive/tune?

WRXnItUp

iTrader: (4)

I do like mine, I placed 3rd in the A the first time I ran it on some well broken in 0 offset tires, the only change I made to the truck was to run the heavier springs up front. The second time I raced, I ran some newly mounted +3 offset rims and things were a bit shaky early on. I ended up 7th in the A, going over the truck I found another issue with the ESC, so hoping the tires and settings will be setup for the next time out.

tmail55

iTrader: (61)

In line??? Long ways front to rear or side to side.

IF f/r how did you mod the chassis to fit. <<<< Pictures would help!!!!!

1/4milecrazy

iTrader: (5)

Yes, inline means front to rear. You have to cut the center out between the battery posts and the battery fits through there.


Google picture.





Some even move the ESC behind the battery. Search google for B5M inline and you will find plenty of pictures.

Eaglesrx

iTrader: (11)

which rear aluminum clamping hexes are you guys using? want to put +3mm offset wheels on this car. thanks

tmail55

iTrader: (61)

Thanks!!!!

That was what I was thinking.

1/4milecrazy

iTrader: (5)

None. Plastic ones are doing me just fine. NEVER pulled a hex off with a wheel.

Mxer210

iTrader: (4)

You can use the 8.5mm hex with the +3mm wheels

bds81175

iTrader: (20)

I'd have to agree on the hexes. I'm still running the stockers on both my B5M and SC5M. There are much more useful things to spend your money on (tires and practice time come to mind).

copter58

WRX,

I'm assuming that you used Grey springs up front as that seems to be the consensus on this forum. Yeah, those ESC settings and radio settings as well can get you or if they are tuned correctly will make any vehicle handle better. I always use some postive Expo on my throttle to act as some traction control, soften up the trigger a bit, less spin outs. Let me know how you do and I'll let you know how I do this weekend. I have set up my ESC and radio the best i can off track.

Jeff

copter58

I discovered this last night as I installed my 71013 and my 6.0mm hexes and I sent this email today. so rather than re-explain, please read my email below:

Nick,

I installed the #71013 last night with my 6.0mm hexes and used some old SC10 axle shims to take up the space (used two on each side). One thing I did notice and want to bring to your attention as I am unsure if you know or not is that the threads are wrong as well. I was not able to use my 7mm wheel nut that came with my SC5M. I ended up having to use my old SC10 wheel nuts. I just wanted to make you aware if you didn’t already know that the threads are different (on the 71013 axles) than the stock thread pitch on the stock SC5M axles. Thanks for your fast response on my previous question. Have a good day.

V/R

Jeff McCoy

islandscott

I had this issue with two sets of front axles. Nick replaced them both. I didn't even try a non metric nut, so I just assumed the threads were somehow malformed. But it makes more sense they were just cut with the wrong die.

Scionara05

iTrader: (2)

How long until sc5mfl comes out

HBRob

iTrader: (61)

No need. put a shorty in it and it's near minimum already.