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Old 04-11-2022, 03:39 AM
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I finally got to test out my mini-B at the track last Sunday. Small, technical, carpet track. Built for 1/10th scale with some long jumps. It was a challenge with the mini-B (compared to my 1/10th TLR 22 3.0), but it could handle it. I was using the mini pin rears and wedge fronts. I did once have the servo sort of freeze up after a crash, but a little tap and it cleared whatever jammed it. I didn't do any tuning with springs and oil yet. I think that would help with jumping and making it easier to steer through tight switchbacks.
On carpet I like to run 27.5wt oil front and rear with black springs all the way around
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Old 04-11-2022, 03:43 PM
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I have never ran on low pile carpet or astroturf. I was going to setup either of those on a outdoor section of my yard that I use as my “track”. Is the mini b to small for the low pile type astroturf?
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Old 04-12-2022, 03:48 AM
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I have never ran on low pile carpet or astroturf. I was going to setup either of those on a outdoor section of my yard that I use as my “track”. Is the mini b to small for the low pile type astroturf?
My local track has an astro turf track we run on and the mini-B is awesome with Proline or Jconcepts carpet/astro tires
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Old 04-14-2022, 09:07 PM
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I put in a brushless motor and an ESC in mine. Does anyone need the stock ESC/RX, motor, and the controller? Been ran twice. It's basically new.
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Anyone running one of the hobbywing 18 or 12T motors. I bought a 12T combo and soldered/installed everything then noticed the motor shaft is round and has no ground flat spot for the pinion set screw.

Can grind one myself but find it unusual to have to do it.

Figured I would ask before reaching out to hobbywing. I’ll pm someone I know running one but figured this might help someone else picking electronics.
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Old 04-16-2022, 07:48 AM
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Anyone running one of the hobbywing 18 or 12T motors. I bought a 12T combo and soldered/installed everything then noticed the motor shaft is round and has no ground flat spot for the pinion set screw.

Can grind one myself but find it unusual to have to do it.

Figured I would ask before reaching out to hobbywing. I’ll pm someone I know running one but figured this might help someone else picking electronics.
I have the Hobbywing 18t combo and the pinion gear is solid without the flat on the shaft, I wouldn't worry about it
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Old 04-18-2022, 09:12 PM
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No flat spot required.

But note 'NOT TO OVER TIGHTEN' as you could bend the motor shaft.
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Old 04-19-2022, 01:34 PM
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Thanks - yeah so far runs fine and no slipping....just not what I am used to for cars. 12T is pretty darn quick with no boost.....next stop is the track!
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Has anyone tried to use the reefs metal servo mount in their mini b? Its 40.15mm wide.
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Hey guys just got my kids into the mini b and we have 6 cars but only 3 remotes wasn’t sure if anyone had any stock set ups (remote esc motor) they would be willing to part with. They don’t need any brushless stuff just trying to get them running so they can run them around the back yard and practice. I appreciate any help we can get thanks guys.
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Hey guys just got my kids into the mini b and we have 6 cars but only 3 remotes wasn’t sure if anyone had any stock set ups (remote esc motor) they would be willing to part with. They don’t need any brushless stuff just trying to get them running so they can run them around the back yard and practice. I appreciate any help we can get thanks guys.
Puck up a flysky radio, super cheap. also, the hobbywing quickrun wp1625 brushed speedo. you'll be up and running in no time.
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Hey guys just got my kids into the mini b and we have 6 cars but only 3 remotes wasn’t sure if anyone had any stock set ups (remote esc motor) they would be willing to part with. They don’t need any brushless stuff just trying to get them running so they can run them around the back yard and practice. I appreciate any help we can get thanks guys.
check out post #319
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check out post #319
thanks for the reply I wrote him haven’t heard back just yet thought maybe there were some other guys that would be looking to off load there stock stuff.
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Old 05-07-2022, 12:35 PM
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On carpet I like to run 27.5wt oil front and rear with black springs all the way around
Thanks for the tip, I’ll try that. Just bought my brother a mini-B for his birthday. Hopefully, I’ll get to bring him to the track this summer.
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Has anyone tried to use the reefs metal servo mount in their mini b? Its 40.15mm wide.
If you run the Reef's servo you should pickup the 3D printed mount off Ebay, works really good
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