4LikesTeam Associated B4.2 Thread
05-24-2013 | 10:54 AM
#5447
I think the comparison Waflet was looking at was the 4.1 RTR and the 4.2 RTR, not the 4.2 Factory Team vs. the 4.1 RTR.
I can't figure out what Associated was thinking with the new 4.2 RTR. It has the short chassis and small bore shocks -- so it is missing the two defining features of a current competitive buggy that also would make it much easier to drive and maintain for a beginner. I can understand skipping the shocks for cost reasons but the chassis, not so much.
I can't figure out what Associated was thinking with the new 4.2 RTR. It has the short chassis and small bore shocks -- so it is missing the two defining features of a current competitive buggy that also would make it much easier to drive and maintain for a beginner. I can understand skipping the shocks for cost reasons but the chassis, not so much.
Didn't notice he referenced the 4.2 RTR in which case it's still the way to go over the 4.1 RTR.
05-24-2013 | 11:20 AM
#5449
Outside of the Shocks and Alloy Front Bulkhead and Rear Hub Carriers, it is a 4.2 though I think they should up the price to $350 and include the BB Shocks. it will still perform well but just lacks some of the fine tuning ability in terms of suspension.
05-24-2013 | 11:39 AM
#5450
it does not have the +8 chassis. you can glue the rack, so who cares about that. vts? meh, not really very good anyway. BB shocks? they are nice, but the +8 is better. If you upgrade to the +8, you need the chassis, the battery strap and a new body. Its just so much of a hassle. But AE wanted to standardize on the hex wheels I guess. So that if you ever get a b4.2 ft, you can reuse your wheels at least. Which can be a big cost saver.
05-24-2013 | 11:48 AM
#5451
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Hm. I thought the 4.2rtr had the +8 chassis and front and rear hexes (in plastic). What the what AE? 
In JetBlast's case then, I would go with the 4.1 rtr since he just wants to try it out. Much cheaper to try out the class that way.
In JetBlast's case then, I would go with the 4.1 rtr since he just wants to try it out. Much cheaper to try out the class that way.
05-24-2013 | 12:04 PM
#5453
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From: Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
05-24-2013 | 01:39 PM
#5454
How do you justify the cost increase? The cost of the FT kit did not increase like that when it was released
05-24-2013 | 03:16 PM
#5456
I hate to say it but the Durango RTR is quite a bit better than the Associated. At least they put half way decent electronics in it. They've got a sensored motor for crying out loud. RTR should encourage people to stay in the hobby. Crappy/frustrating/pathetic electronics won't do that. They don't need to be world class but they need to be serviceable.
05-24-2013 | 04:49 PM
#5457
As promised photo of my wiring.
Dont know where to put the steering servo excess...
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8xw31dwpz6...2019.13.01.jpg
Dont know where to put the steering servo excess...
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8xw31dwpz6...2019.13.01.jpg
05-24-2013 | 05:14 PM
#5460
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Joined: May 2013
Posts: 94
As promised photo of my wiring.
Dont know where to put the steering servo excess...
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8xw31dwpz6...2019.13.01.jpg
Dont know where to put the steering servo excess...
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8xw31dwpz6...2019.13.01.jpg
