Originally Posted by Mason

Alright, now let's get down to the brass tacks.. Are parts only production runs occurring yet? Will parts be available in the hobby shops when the kits arrive? As we all know every car release of every kind has the same problem. Joe HotShoe has to buy 2 kits to have parts on hand for the first month in case he breaks an arm, tower, etc. because even with LHS' having items on order or even backorder they are not available. John Newbie buys a kit, comes out to the track and ends his race day before running a qualifier because he broke in practice. What good does it do me to have a car, break something, and then not be able to replace it? This is the Number 1 reason why I never pre-order a kit or heck, even consider buying one until I see parts on the wall. So have we changed our ways this time around?

Originally Posted by dsms4ever

I drove my b5m for a year without breaking anything but wings...learn how to drive and it will save you a lot of wasted money and time on replacement parts....

Originally Posted by dsms4ever

Not trying to tote my ability to drive... Because I'm not an expert just wanted to point out their durability!

Excited for the b6, it's coming quick...... Should be interesting to compare it to the b5m with 3 gear lay down. Because in my eyes the only true game changer will be the rear shocks in front of rear arms.

Originally Posted by Wildcat1971

IMO, the b6 has a lot of small things that are nice. Most of which wont effect lap times.

Originally Posted by Slashn77

That's the exact way I look view it because the b5m wasn't "broke" so don't fix it.. Not too much anyway just enough to keep evolving. I think it will be a very nice kit and look forward to picking up one up in a special model like I did with the factory lite and I think it will be a very popular car and a very winning car at the top levels for the next couple years again

Originally Posted by Wildcat1971

Dont hold your breath for a special model. Looking at the b6, makes me wonder if there will be one. They may be taking the route of Kyosho and TLR. The b6 has a lot of option parts on it. In the past AE made a "basic" car, then released a FT a year later. But the B6 comes with more upgrades than the B5M Lite did. So, unsure there will be a B6 FT car next year. Even the B6 chassis is already lightened.

Originally Posted by dsms4ever

Not trying to tote my ability to drive... Because I'm not an expert just wanted to point out their durability!

Originally Posted by Wildcat1971

Dont hold your breath for a special model. Looking at the b6, makes me wonder if there will be one. They may be taking the route of Kyosho and TLR. The b6 has a lot of option parts on it. In the past AE made a "basic" car, then released a FT a year later. But the B6 comes with more upgrades than the B5M Lite did. So, unsure there will be a B6 FT car next year. Even the B6 chassis is already lightened.

Originally Posted by Kraig

Understand where you are coming from.



If you look, there are molded plastic pieces for the steering bell-cranks and arms. Even though the current pictures show they are aluminum. I can't imagine the kit having them. Or maybe a representative said yes it is coming with aluminum pieces and if so that shoots my theory.

Originally Posted by Socket

Hard parts.

Originally Posted by 190mph

Yes talented multi-class sponsored RC racer that runs the Reedy division?


Have the manuals up tomorrow by 6PM EST and I will believe boys.

Originally Posted by Sean Cochran

I think you are giving me too much credit.

I don't think the manual will go up today as some people involved are off. But it will not be much longer.

Originally Posted by Socket

You haven't been watching AE's website, have you?

Originally Posted by Socket

Parts have started to pop up...