The AE FActory Team B44.2 Thread
05-29-2014 | 06:15 PM
#7741
Tech Apprentice
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 52
From: attleboro ma.
No they are not "betta". Again with you spouting off false information. How would you know? You tried them since last you posted?
05-29-2014 | 08:29 PM
#7742
i do have the oldest one, but i ordered the .2 chassis because it was half the price and im hoping it will be lighter maybe less likey to break stuff??(hopes)
i have the phantom body already modified to fit, so hopefully it will fit ok after further modification,
i found the vts slipper and shaft for 29 bucks i think im goin to hop on that sounds like a good deal and a good upgrade?!
as far as the spur cover, mine never came with it, so i havnt ever ran one but i plan on getting one (obviously the .2) and the blue aluminum piece that surrounds the spur that the top plates bolt to(do i need to get the .2 for that piece? or will the old one work?) sorry if that doesnt make sense i havnt pulled the car apart that many times lol
i have the phantom body already modified to fit, so hopefully it will fit ok after further modification,
i found the vts slipper and shaft for 29 bucks i think im goin to hop on that sounds like a good deal and a good upgrade?!
as far as the spur cover, mine never came with it, so i havnt ever ran one but i plan on getting one (obviously the .2) and the blue aluminum piece that surrounds the spur that the top plates bolt to(do i need to get the .2 for that piece? or will the old one work?) sorry if that doesnt make sense i havnt pulled the car apart that many times lol
That blue aluminum piece that surrounds the spur on the original B44 is what I was referring to as the spur gear cover. On the B44.2 it is actually a plastic cover. You will need a new one with the new chassis, as it is required to span a larger gap. I believe it is only a $3 part, but for a little more you can grab an open topped: associated carbon fiber cover, Jconcepts Blue aluminum cover, or an Avid Grey Aluminum cover.
Also just FYI, the top plates bolt around that spur gear cover piece
. On the Avid aluminum cover, it actually locks the top decks down in place.
05-29-2014 | 08:48 PM
#7743
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I am very interested in getting a b44.2 but a i have been told its a lot of maitnence. I have been into rc for about 6 months now and have had a b4.2 and a b5. Would this car be difficult for a rookie? Any help is appreciated
05-29-2014 | 08:51 PM
#7744
Along with checking for broken/cracked diff cases among other parts, did you buy or upgrade your car to a .2? Because the rear CVA is slightly longer on the .2 model. If someone upgraded the car to .2 specs, they could have easily overlooked this, and could explain why it isn't completely inside the slipper cup.
05-29-2014 | 10:09 PM
#7745
05-29-2014 | 10:27 PM
#7746
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Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 22,595
From: TRCR Modified Driver
05-30-2014 | 12:19 AM
#7747
Tech Adept
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 103
From: Sweden
I just ran my 44.2 with the schelle chassis last week and it seems pretty easy to drive. I ran blue springs front with 35 oil, green rear 30 oil. Just bought a bunch of the stiffer front springs to try out, buggy has a lot of steering and I'd like to tame some of that, anyone played with front spring's? If so what did you settle on?
05-30-2014 | 12:24 AM
#7748
Tech Adept
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 103
From: Sweden
Indeed more maintenance than 2wd, more work to replace certain parts compared to other 4wd cars IMO. I like to car, but I keep replacing different parts quite a bit, things improved slightly as the RPM front arms arrived...
05-30-2014 | 04:41 AM
#7749
As far as maininance is concerned, I dont think it is that bad.. I have changed motors and chassis parts from time to time, and it is no more difficult than most, but that is all based on experience, and trial and error. The ball diffs can be tricky, but if you refer to page 1 of this thread, there are quite a few very handy videos of how to install and adjust your buggy. Or at least get you headed in the right direction. At the same time, I have only been dealing with Associated cars for a while now, so that may be a little biased seeing as I havent really dealt with a handful of other cars, but bottom line is I dont think they are "that" hard to work on and maintain.
05-30-2014 | 08:34 AM
#7750
Maintenance is not that bad. If you swap all the diff balls to ceramic diff balls and thrust balls, diffs become relatively maintenance free. I will go through the center drive shafts and axles once a month to clean and lube the pivots. Usually after a racing weekend, i will blow off the buggy and put it away until the next race. No big deal. Some people like to fidget with them but it's not necessary.
05-30-2014 | 09:03 AM
#7751
Tech Legend
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 22,595
From: TRCR Modified Driver
rcBrad
B44 for me is the ride that teach's you to drive smoother...
Its
more challenging to drive because you have to roll on & off power a lot smoother then 2w.
Also you have to down hill every jump because it does not have the extra suspension & lite weight of a 2w .
Each day I practice with now, my speed with both have improved a great deal.
Conclusion
Have to drive both often in order to gain the ability to keep pace with a factory driver.
B44 for me is the ride that teach's you to drive smoother...
Its
more challenging to drive because you have to roll on & off power a lot smoother then 2w.
Also you have to down hill every jump because it does not have the extra suspension & lite weight of a 2w .
Each day I practice with now, my speed with both have improved a great deal.
Conclusion
Have to drive both often in order to gain the ability to keep pace with a factory driver.
05-30-2014 | 05:20 PM
#7752
All prepped for tomorrows Prairie Land Shootout at Leisure Hours Raceway in the Chicago area.
So I decided to add a "shark-fin" to my Finnisher body to hopefully help it fly straighter, and be more balanced in the air (Leisure Hours has some huge jumps, and it can be windy). So far in straight-line testing in the street it is proving to be more stable in a straight line at high speeds. No wobbling of the fin, and a noticeably more stable car overall. I'll see how it reacts in the air over the jumps tomorrow. I made it out of some scrap lexan, cut it to the contour of the body, and bent a small portion so it could be fastened to the body. I used double sided tape and it seems sturdy. Just have to see how it will perform!
So I decided to add a "shark-fin" to my Finnisher body to hopefully help it fly straighter, and be more balanced in the air (Leisure Hours has some huge jumps, and it can be windy). So far in straight-line testing in the street it is proving to be more stable in a straight line at high speeds. No wobbling of the fin, and a noticeably more stable car overall. I'll see how it reacts in the air over the jumps tomorrow. I made it out of some scrap lexan, cut it to the contour of the body, and bent a small portion so it could be fastened to the body. I used double sided tape and it seems sturdy. Just have to see how it will perform!
05-30-2014 | 07:01 PM
#7753
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4wd is obviously going to be more maintenance. You have double the drivetrain over 2wd... that being said I find the 44.2 to be fairly simple to work on. I have watched by buddies work on their 22-4, shumacher and durango 4wd buggies and other then the durango the other two with their belt drives and layout are a horror show.
05-30-2014 | 07:06 PM
#7754
Tech Apprentice
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 52
From: attleboro ma.
All prepped for tomorrows Prairie Land Shootout at Leisure Hours Raceway in the Chicago area.
So I decided to add a "shark-fin" to my Finnisher body to hopefully help it fly straighter, and be more balanced in the air (Leisure Hours has some huge jumps, and it can be windy). So far in straight-line testing in the street it is proving to be more stable in a straight line at high speeds. No wobbling of the fin, and a noticeably more stable car overall. I'll see how it reacts in the air over the jumps tomorrow. I made it out of some scrap lexan, cut it to the contour of the body, and bent a small portion so it could be fastened to the body. I used double sided tape and it seems sturdy. Just have to see how it will perform!
So I decided to add a "shark-fin" to my Finnisher body to hopefully help it fly straighter, and be more balanced in the air (Leisure Hours has some huge jumps, and it can be windy). So far in straight-line testing in the street it is proving to be more stable in a straight line at high speeds. No wobbling of the fin, and a noticeably more stable car overall. I'll see how it reacts in the air over the jumps tomorrow. I made it out of some scrap lexan, cut it to the contour of the body, and bent a small portion so it could be fastened to the body. I used double sided tape and it seems sturdy. Just have to see how it will perform!
