I find the 44 to be more durable than the K car. The plastics on the K car will last much longer, but they also make it more susceptible to raceday ending wrecks. I've witnessed several nose down landings end in top deck, chassis, bulkhead, shock tower destroying glory.

The 44's are damn near bulletproof. You'll break front arms every time you hit something at speed. Shock shafts/caps/eyelets will also break from time to time (rare). A wicked crash cana break a tower or top-deck, but I've yet to see that happen (only rumors). The transmission cases can break as well, but I've only seen that happen once in 3 years.

The .1 is still very competitive. Unless you're getting a killer deal on it, I'd just spring for the .2 up front. I can't see a NIB .1 and a set of big bores being much less than a .2.

Check to be certain you are using the correct and long enough length screws on all around your transmission cases and bottom of chassis. If for some reason those screws are too short, things will flex a little, and the rear tower is going to be the first thing to go.

UN4RACING: what ball cups are those?

JConcepts

I am now in love with 4WD Stock Buggy racing.

Went to St Ives yesterday arvo and ran 3 packs through my 44.2 and Im in love.

Track: High Bite Outdoor clay with a fine light dust covering.

Running the 44.2 to kit specs with the following changes.

M3 Holeshots at all 4 Corners.
RPM Ball Cups.
35wt Shock Oil up front but 30wt in the rear.

Buggy was hooked up!

I really like them they have been great so far... More pricey than RPM. Note you will have to get shorter camber links. There listed on this page.
http://www.jconcepts.net/store/index...products_id=23

What turn motor must you use for stock class?

Proline Bull Dog. The JC lid is now a Shelf Queen...
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...uggy-Body-B442

17.5T

Stock 17.5T 4WD is still very popular in Australia with on average 7-10 entrants for local clubbies and 25-30+ for the big events.

UN4, I'm you didn't reply to my ? about the top deck and motor wires..

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Wow! Are you permitted to boost it via the ESC? We run Stock 2wd buggy and truck sometimes and we must use a 17.5 with no boost. The truck and buggies are sssslllllooooooowwwwwwwwww in that class. I can't imagine a 17.5 in a 4wd buggy. What gearing are you at? Can you basically hold the throttle wide open the whole time?

No ESC Boost. Only motor timing is allowed.

Currently running 30/76 with no timing on an Orion VST Pro 17.5T.

Haha no you cant hold the throttle WOT all the time. Gotta remember most tracks in Aus are outdoors, so even if they are high grip clay. They still get a bit of dust and can get quite loose.

Stock is all about maintaing corner speed, you dont have the motor to bail you out.

But yes you are right watching Mod 4WD after Stock 4WD is like watching it in fast forward.

I agree. I now have 2 Bull Dog bodies. One for practice and one for race day. I'm still a novice but improving every week. I absolutely love this vehicle!

I run mine between the top deck and the motor. Although I only have 5 races and about 15 practice days, so far no chaffing/cuts or other issues with runing the wires like that.

I ran mine between top deck and motor as well. No issues to date.