Not worried about bending, stripping the threads is another story and for $7, why not just in case.

Good thinking. I should have thought of that

Heres my b44 converting to a 44.1 . Tekin Rs pro,Reedy 6.5 , Savox 1251.

Can anyone recommend gearing with a 9.5 on an 81t spur?

22-25. I would change to a 78 though. moves the motor closer to the center of the car.

An 81T spur is fine; all the pros run it if you look at their set-up sheets. On a 9.5T you can safely start at a 21. I run 19/81 on my 6.5T .

A 78 even at rc raceway?

I'm telling you, Cav & Maifield both run the 81 spur; check the AE site, it's totally fine. Try starting at 21/81 with your 9.5T.

nvm

Hey everyone,
I'm pretty set on a b44.1. But I want to know how it drives compared to a kyosho zx-5 sp2. I drove the kyosho today and didn't quite like the steering...just not enough. Is the steering more agressive on a b44.1? A few other questions I have are:

Is the front capable of running 12mm hexes and is it worth it?

What's a good starting point for a motor? It seems like everyone is running a 6.5, but I'm more involved in club racing.

Last Question: What are the typical parts that break?

Thanks for the replies. Hopefully this will help make the decision easier.

One of the best things about the 44 is it is a steering bandit. Plenty of steering...

Edit this comment was incorrect...The front already has 12mm. They are 9.5/10.0 not sure?

10.5 thru 6.5 is all good the more you dial it in and the faster you get will best confirm the motor you want. I have even ran a 5.5 on mine.

Some will argue the front end is weak but honestly its not the kit. I have raced the 44 platform for years. Its all driver error on the front end.
Stock up on front shock shafts, caps, eyelets, and a-arms. A couple of sets of gear assemblies and you should be good. Clean driving and you wont need even worry about the front end at all. It takes a pretty serious hit to break it or a just right hit.

U r right. It will be fine.

especially if on a smaller track like rc raceway. If u go to a large track u will want taller gears. Or put them in now and dont worry about changing them. Ive run 22/78 for 3 years bnow on tiny tracks and large tracks. Thats why I suggested what I did with a 9.5 for where he will be racing.

I thought the B44 used proprietary 9.5mm front hexes...

I would stick with the 81 tooth spur gear and gear it correctly i tried the 78 and i didn't like it,with spare parts the only parts i have broken are the front arms and bevel gears cause i didn't have the bevel gears shimmed properly.
I have never broken any shock shafts or anything like that touch wood, but now that i have said that i will probably break something on sunday hopefully not though, and the only other thing i would have a couple of spares would be bevel gears, cause if you don't shim them correctly you will strip them

There not 12mm hexes on the front i'm pretty sure they are 9.5mm or 10mm hexes