653LikesTeam Associated B6 & B6D thread
06-28-2016 | 06:55 PM
#992
06-28-2016 | 06:55 PM
#993
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I'm planning to build my B6D with the machined shock bushings and machined shock pistons.
For the bushings I'm using AE 91494, but for the Pistons I've been debating between the AE machined and the Schelle. I'm leaning twards Schelle because they are sold in packs of 2 while the AE pistons come per 4 pack (I'm planning to start with the kit setup of 2x1.6 & 2x1.7). Any reason why the AE machined Pistons would be better than the machined Pistons from Schelle?
For the bushings I'm using AE 91494, but for the Pistons I've been debating between the AE machined and the Schelle. I'm leaning twards Schelle because they are sold in packs of 2 while the AE pistons come per 4 pack (I'm planning to start with the kit setup of 2x1.6 & 2x1.7). Any reason why the AE machined Pistons would be better than the machined Pistons from Schelle?
06-28-2016 | 06:57 PM
#994
updated the front page and the wiki. As a reminder, the wiki can be edited by anyone, so if you see something that should be up there, add it!
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06-28-2016 | 07:01 PM
#995
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From: Vancouver, WA
06-28-2016 | 09:10 PM
#1000
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06-28-2016 | 10:44 PM
#1001
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Went with the B5m
I went with the B5m. I actually bought two. One for my son and I both. A little birdy told me that they might actually be coming out with a b6 conversion kit. Heard it may be coming in November or early next year. Plus it was too good of a deal to pass up. $500 for two team kits and all electronics included. Except for receiver and radio which I already have.
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06-28-2016 | 11:16 PM
#1002
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I went with the B5m. I actually bought two. One for my son and I both. A little birdy told me that they might actually be coming out with a b6 conversion kit. Heard it may be coming in November or early next year. Plus it was too good of a deal to pass up. $500 for two team kits and all electronics included. Except for receiver and radio which I already have.
The ONLY shared parts are few. Front axles, some of the bearings and a few others are the same.
06-29-2016 | 12:01 AM
#1003
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Pretty sweet deals on these b5m's. Couldn't come close to finding something of this quality walking into a hobby shop and picking up 2 race ready buggies for a father and son. Congrats
I went with the B5m. I actually bought two. One for my son and I both. A little birdy told me that they might actually be coming out with a b6 conversion kit. Heard it may be coming in November or early next year. Plus it was too good of a deal to pass up. $500 for two team kits and all electronics included. Except for receiver and radio which I already have.
06-29-2016 | 12:51 AM
#1004
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From: Vancouver, WA
I went with the B5m. I actually bought two. One for my son and I both. A little birdy told me that they might actually be coming out with a b6 conversion kit. Heard it may be coming in November or early next year. Plus it was too good of a deal to pass up. $500 for two team kits and all electronics included. Except for receiver and radio which I already have.
06-29-2016 | 05:06 AM
#1005
Rear shocks
I ordered kashima shock bodies for my b6d. Don't have either yet, but just discovered that the rears are supposed to be 27.5 mm (same as truck fronts) instead of the 31mm that fit the b5m. Bummer, because I ordered what fit the b5m. Had no idea they changed the shock body length and I feel like I've read plenty on this car already. At least they both take the same shafts from what I can tell in the manuals. Just a little warning for those that are looking to get the kashima shock bodies. You will have to run the optional 91666 rear shock tower with the 31mm shock bodies.