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Today, 03:24 PM
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Posted By Alexv2024

Interesting. I would have thought MattyGs setup...

Interesting. I would have thought MattyGs setup would be similarly aggressive. I'll have to see what the differences are. I still need to just do a whole day of testing and just get a feel for...
Today, 03:20 PM
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Posted By Alexv2024

Oh yeah I first thought of that IDK why I didnt...

Oh yeah I first thought of that IDK why I didnt mention it. So I edited the post incase someone else just sees it without context.
Yesterday, 10:01 PM
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Posted By Alexv2024

No. Aluminum is heavy, just get the carbon rear...

No. Aluminum is heavy, just get the carbon rear subs. They get a tiny bit of slop in them and then never get worse. My B6.2s rear hubs are about 2 years old and are just fine. I have all carbon hubs...
Yesterday, 10:00 PM
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Posted By Alexv2024

I was running the Davy batta clash of champions...

I was running the Davy batta clash of champions setup for a while and its good, but Im going to try MattyG's latest setup since he runs on similar high grip tracks. It was basically only carpet guys...
Yesterday, 09:57 PM
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Posted By Alexv2024

So they tear up the shock seals because they have...

So they tear up the shock seals because they have a rough surface. But they dont wear out on the shaft.

Everyone now runs "chrome" shafts as an upgrade because they're very smooth and dont tear...
06-04-2024, 05:01 PM
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Posted By Alexv2024

I said it was quieter. It still has a distintive...

I said it was quieter. It still has a distintive B7 sound, its just less in volume. But like I said both of my kit gear sets were not round and had hard spots. Replacement gears are perfect.
06-02-2024, 06:24 PM
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Posted By Alexv2024

I built a new b7 a couple weeks ago and picked up...

I built a new b7 a couple weeks ago and picked up spare idler gears. The kit idler gears are not round and consistent. New replacements as spare parts are *perfect* so IDK why the kit ones have...
05-30-2024, 02:04 PM
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Posted By Alexv2024

MrLean is on the money. I've ran a LOT of brands...

MrLean is on the money. I've ran a LOT of brands over the last 6-7 years and I've had the most success with Fantom and Reedy electronics. High quality stuff and runs reliably and fast. I run all...
05-26-2024, 10:18 AM
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Posted By Alexv2024

Nice a complete lack of any pictures

Nice a complete lack of any pictures
05-25-2024, 03:47 PM
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Posted By Alexv2024

I would reccomend the B7 since you/re new. But...

I would reccomend the B7 since you/re new. But mostly what ever has local support because you'll need a bunch of help getting started. And having a brand the locals are familiar with makes it far far...
05-19-2024, 07:14 PM
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Posted By Alexv2024

Rivkin said on facebook "More rotation and more...

Rivkin said on facebook "More rotation and more grip" Which I think basically comes from more weight transfer from the shorter length.

Considering how smooth the car is I can see that being a...
05-19-2024, 06:19 AM
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Posted By Alexv2024

The 410 has a center of gravity thats higher than...

The 410 has a center of gravity thats higher than regular shaft buggies (tlr ae yoko xray etc) and the guys I see that have them for a long time have spares for every part on it. They are not as...
05-16-2024, 05:48 PM
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Posted By Alexv2024

I would lean to the B7D, because AE support is...

I would lean to the B7D, because AE support is unrivaled. You can drive it any where any time and someone has also driven it on those same conditions. Parts are every where. Success (as in running...
05-12-2024, 07:06 AM
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Posted By Alexv2024

Its more of a mod thing, more or less. It...

Its more of a mod thing, more or less. It supports the rear end more, and I typically do run it most of the time as I do usually run mod. I've talked to MattyG about it and it slows down the stock...
05-10-2024, 05:11 AM
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Posted By Alexv2024

If you really want to try belted tires just get...

If you really want to try belted tires just get carpet tape. Its double sided, wide and usually pretty light. I have two varients, one is super thin and the other has fiber reinforcements in a square...
05-08-2024, 10:32 AM
Replies: 39
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Posted By Alexv2024

After runing AE for the last 5 years I grabbed an...

After runing AE for the last 5 years I grabbed an L1R to do something different. I was going to get a schumacher 2w but the B7 dropped and its a whole nother level. So Im sticking with that combo for...
05-04-2024, 05:56 PM
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Posted By Alexv2024

Honestly for mod you should buy a good racing...

Honestly for mod you should buy a good racing spec ESC. The tuneability you get with them is a key part of what makes running mod more managable.

A good mod esc has tons of settings that really...
05-01-2024, 08:50 PM
Replies: 52
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Posted By Alexv2024

I almost bought an R1 motor last summer at...

I almost bought an R1 motor last summer at Hoosier and was told something like 50% of them fail out of the box and R1 has no issues replacing them, you still have to wait. And as I wanted something...
05-01-2024, 06:37 PM
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Posted By Alexv2024

Ironically I bet Hoosier RC hobbyplex in Indiana...

Ironically I bet Hoosier RC hobbyplex in Indiana also has some for sale. They usually have a big stock of everything as its quite a big hobby store and a big track.
05-01-2024, 06:18 PM
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Posted By Alexv2024

I asked similar questions on page 16, and Chocos...

I asked similar questions on page 16, and Chocos answer was basically front arms.

I also ordered a rear belt for the one the shifting battery damaged, some ball cups, front axles (I only had Dual...
04-30-2024, 10:32 PM
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Posted By Alexv2024

Why the huge swings in pinion size? Try a 32t or...

Why the huge swings in pinion size? Try a 32t or 31t pinion. Lower timing is what you needed, and maybe lower drive frequency on the esc. Maybe try a trinity thin aluminum pinion or the polypro or...
04-30-2024, 10:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,535
Posted By Alexv2024

All the shaft buggies are very similar. They have...

All the shaft buggies are very similar. They have slightly different driving dynamics but are mostly similar.

I've had all AE buggies for a while so recently I switched to a Schumacher L1R and...
04-30-2024, 05:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 615
Posted By Alexv2024

Also dont forget how the batteries are being...

Also dont forget how the batteries are being used.

For RC racing, we want the lowest internal resistance possible. Gives more power during a race. We have chargers that track the IR so you can...
04-24-2024, 02:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,070
Posted By Alexv2024

I mostly agree on the radio- but also look at...

I mostly agree on the radio- but also look at your tires. Get the best tires for the conditions/track. And when they become stretched or foams super soft replace them.

Soft tires with 30+ runs on...
04-13-2024, 11:16 AM
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Posted By Alexv2024

Yeah if you're running more than 17.5 the extra...

Yeah if you're running more than 17.5 the extra mass of the gears isnt a huge deal, as is the noise.

Is it better if its quiet? Sure! After two weekends of racing I tore apart my transmission and...
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