I just purchased four sales, can anyone explain the best approach to balance the buggy on the scale, cross weight and frt to rr bias.

Not to sound like a dick but it's pretty much a complete waste of time for offroad. Use some weight to the receiver to offset the esc. Thats it. The rest is for tuning. Too many other variables in offroad to worry about a perfectly balanced/coss weighted car. Even the best in the business dont do it.

If its just fun and something you'd like to do, it is a hobby so go for it. I'd suggest using wheels with out tires because the rubber and inserts may effect results.

Hey no offense taken. I appreciate the candid feedback. I'll keep on of the scales and take the others back!

I found out my problem not all of my "9 volt" batterys weren't at 9volts. Made sure all of them had 9volts this time and redid it. This is the end result.

nothing wrong with balancing the car left to right. front to rear is more of a tuning thing. weight in different spots can calm the car down and make it easier to drive or more aggressive. but you dont need a scale for that. you can start off with the standard weight. ballast behind the tower, 1/4 oz in each rear triangle and 1/2oz next to the receiver. If you need more steering some as 1/2-1oz in front of the servo.

your mismatched balls end make me sad. but the turnbuckles came out nice.

Can my B4.1 wing be painted yellow to match my wheels?

With this paint? http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...pray-Paint-3oz

it probably wont match. and if you paint the top or outsides it wont be shiny. you could mask off the top and sides and just paint the under side.

Ya I know right? What happened is I sold my B4.1 (RTR) with the RPM cups not even thinking I had the others ones.

I use scales to get the cross weight even. All springs aren't made even, so jusT counting turns when adjusting ride height can tweak the chassis.

Rather than weighing you can just measure the ride height on each side of the chassis, front and back.

This will let you know if more weight is being put on one side or the other (left/right) as well as ensuring you have your desired ride height front to back. As a result of doing this your spring collars will likely not be symmetrical because the weight in the car is not distributed symmetrically.

This method is really the same as doing corner weight for our cars since we do not have the ability to adjust ride height independent of spring pre-load. On real cars with more sophisticated coilovers this isn't an issue.

Just picked up a B4.1 Factory Team World Car and just started building. Any must do upgrades or hot set ups for a indoor clay track? Thanks

Avid bellcrank, avid springs (will need traxxas collars and losi end cups), avid triad clutch setup....... For setups look up Ryan Cav's setup on AE's website..............

One turnbuckle being installed backward makes me sadder than even the ball cups.

AVID also makes shock collars and spring cups. OR can wait till AE releases there springs and bigbore stuff.