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Old 03-14-2012 | 01:45 PM
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The .5 is .5 per side,

So a 2.5 toe block with .5 hubs will net you 3 degrees of toe per side, though many are opting to run a 3 toe block and 0 hubs.
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Old 03-14-2012 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Teufel Racing
The .5 is .5 per side,

So a 2.5 toe block with .5 hubs will net you 3 degrees of toe per side, though many are opting to run a 3 toe block and 0 hubs.
Sup James?

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Im runnin 2.5 toe block and 0 degree hubs on buggy and truck... 2 degree anti squat.
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Old 03-14-2012 | 04:13 PM
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Copied Cavo's battery hold down method here...also decided to drill a hole for balancing so I'd be able to keep the battery in the car a little more often, when there are plenty of heats to do so.
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Old 03-14-2012 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ray_munday
If you want exit steering, also consider:
- moving weight forward a little (big change, make sure you dont lose too much forward traction elsewhere)
- raise rear roll centre

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just to make sure I under stand...
to raise rear roll center i move the camber link in on the hub &/or remove shims/shave down (lower the ball) on the buggy side.
correct?

which is better/should i try 1st?
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Old 03-14-2012 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Waflet
hideeho
just to make sure I under stand...
to raise rear roll center i move the camber link in on the hub &/or remove shims/shave down (lower the ball) on the buggy side.
correct?

which is better/should i try 1st?
Its easiest to take out a washer from the inboard end.

Moving weight forward will have the biggest effect.

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Old 03-14-2012 | 05:39 PM
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how well of a basher would a b4.1 be because i bought 1 for dirt cheap.
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Old 03-14-2012 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mxracer458
did you mean 1/2 degree?
yeah, sorry, 1/2 not 1/5
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Old 03-15-2012 | 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by darryl80
how well of a basher would a b4.1 be because i bought 1 for dirt cheap.
I suppose any car you managed to get a great deal on could be a good basher. I don't know jack about bashing. The B4 was designed to be a race car. If you pack the outdrives with mud and get dirt inside the transmission its not going to run very well.
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Old 03-15-2012 | 05:41 AM
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Default Loctite and upgrades?

I'll be assembling my b4.1 later(I've been out of rc for 10 years) and wanted to know if I should use loctite on anything? And also if I should upgrade anything on the buggy right off the bat?
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Old 03-15-2012 | 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by InfamousJon
I'll be assembling my b4.1 later(I've been out of rc for 10 years) and wanted to know if I should use loctite on anything? And also if I should upgrade anything on the buggy right off the bat?
loctite: on the 4 screws which pass through the transmission into the motor plate, and on the 4 shock upper mounts (alloy). No need anywhere else as its all into plastic.

No need to upgrade anything from the WC kit... except for the rod ends. If you are starting out with wheels etc you may want to consider changing to the hex rims (personal preference only).

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Old 03-15-2012 | 07:04 AM
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Awesome thanks.

Does the kit include loctite? I got to the front shock tower and it says to use loctite and gives a part number, but I can't seem to find it and I'd rather not open every bag in advance. If I can't find it what color is recommended?

One last thing(for now) : I didn't see a "Box 1" anywhere and it wasn't checked off on the little packing slip, is that normal? The slip was signed, but again, the "box 1" wasn't checked.

Thanks!


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loctite: on the 4 screws which pass through the transmission into the motor plate, and on the 4 shock upper mounts (alloy). No need anywhere else as its all into plastic.

No need to upgrade anything from the WC kit... except for the rod ends. If you are starting out with wheels etc you may want to consider changing to the hex rims (personal preference only).

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Old 03-15-2012 | 07:22 AM
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Loctite is NOT included, use blue.
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Old 03-15-2012 | 02:25 PM
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Is anyone running AKA Vektor fronts? If so, which way do you have them mounted and for what type of surface?
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Old 03-15-2012 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Slashed Income
Is anyone running AKA Vektor fronts? If so, which way do you have them mounted and for what type of surface?
i tried em when the surface was wet, i like the feel when the tip of the arrow was pointing away, less steering.

Clay wet to dry medium bite. Rears were concept golds. They were hooked
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Old 03-15-2012 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Slashed Income
Is anyone running AKA Vektor fronts? If so, which way do you have them mounted and for what type of surface?
The "V" facing forward on clay. The supersofts are dialed...Scrubs are good too. What kinda surface are you on?
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