653LikesTeam Associated B6 & B6D thread
10-29-2017 | 06:49 AM
#7534
Joined: Jan 2004
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10-29-2017 | 07:03 AM
#7535
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 7,379
I just bought my b6 and basically have it together but I have a few issues and questions.
1) Is it just me or is the bottom motor mount screw hard to get at with a normal hex driver?
2) At full steering the steering linkage hits the top plate on one side. I tried to fiddle with the spacing of the servo to no avail.
3) Does anyone run their sensor wire under the battery and if so is it okay for the wire to be near the motor without it melting?
4) I eyed up my rear turnbuckle when building the kit and it is sitting at 24mm and the camber is still way to positive. The manual calls for 28mm but I'm guessing it will have to be shortened to like 21-22mm. Seems pretty far off. The manual did say to originally install the ball studs on the outer most hole on the mount but later on in the manual showed it in the middle. Axle height is set to stock with +3 axle height. Not a huge biggie but still odd.
Other than that stuff the kit went together great and looking to run it for the first time.
1) Is it just me or is the bottom motor mount screw hard to get at with a normal hex driver?
2) At full steering the steering linkage hits the top plate on one side. I tried to fiddle with the spacing of the servo to no avail.
3) Does anyone run their sensor wire under the battery and if so is it okay for the wire to be near the motor without it melting?
4) I eyed up my rear turnbuckle when building the kit and it is sitting at 24mm and the camber is still way to positive. The manual calls for 28mm but I'm guessing it will have to be shortened to like 21-22mm. Seems pretty far off. The manual did say to originally install the ball studs on the outer most hole on the mount but later on in the manual showed it in the middle. Axle height is set to stock with +3 axle height. Not a huge biggie but still odd.
Other than that stuff the kit went together great and looking to run it for the first time.
With careful placement, you can route a flat sensor wire just in front of the motor to avoid issues. Yes, I have seen sensor wires damaged by motors multiple times.
Last edited by Still Bill; 10-30-2017 at 04:44 PM.
10-29-2017 | 09:27 AM
#7536
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Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 208
From: Oak Hills, SoCal
Its time to upgrade from my TLR 3.0 and I'm leaning toward AE. You guys think now is a good time to purchase or wait a couple more months to see if there is a possibility of a new car coming out soon? I haven't heard of any rumors of a new one but just curious what y'all think, thanks!
10-29-2017 | 11:44 AM
#7537
A few months back I watched a YouTube video that revealed all of the conflicts of the assembly instructions in the B6 manual. Wish I had seen this before I had built mine...LOL Look for it because the guy exposed something like a dozen issues wit the manual.
With careful placement, you can route a flat sensor wire just in front of the motor to avoid issues. Yes, I have seen sensor wires damaged by motors multiple times.
With careful placement, you can route a flat sensor wire just in front of the motor to avoid issues. Yes, I have seen sensor wires damaged by motors multiple times.
10-29-2017 | 02:04 PM
#7538
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 7,379
Title of the YouTube video is "Team Associated RC10 B6 Build Review" by doctotormosfet. But, you have to forgive his ranting about the numbering (and organization) of the bags in the kit before he gets to the problems with the instructions. The bag numbering was only a minor issue to me; whereas, the differences between the build and the setup sheet in the back of the manual caused a lot of do/undo work for me.
Actually, a couple other related videos should come up when you do the search for this video. They are also worth watching.
Actually, a couple other related videos should come up when you do the search for this video. They are also worth watching.
10-29-2017 | 03:20 PM
#7539
Thank you! I had no issues with my build. I’m just slowly tweaking the setup as the weeks pass. Lots of good setups out there, but they all have some commonalities.
EDIT: Wow. You weren’t kidding about the whining.
EDIT: Wow. You weren’t kidding about the whining.
Last edited by monkeyracing; 10-29-2017 at 04:38 PM.
10-29-2017 | 07:35 PM
#7540
either the AE or Exotek one hit the brace if its installed correctly.
10-29-2017 | 08:59 PM
#7541
Alualuminum bulkhead
Broke 2 stock bulkhead in last 3 practice runs (bad driver) thinking of getting aluminum bulkhead what is pro & con on alu bulkhead. It's 10g heavy, so will change handling.
10-29-2017 | 11:18 PM
#7542
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Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 209
From: Geelong
10-30-2017 | 02:39 PM
#7544
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To be honest, I switched from the stock bulkhead to the aluminum and did not see much of a difference. The buggy might of had a slight change in handling but it was minimal. I can't think of any cons except for the price, although if you're breaking a lot of plastic bulkheads the break-even would be about 4-5 of them and it sounds like you are about half way there, lol. I use the aluminum for clay/dirt and the brass for carpet and haven't had a problem since.
10-30-2017 | 02:42 PM
#7545
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 5,719
From: At dirt tracks in Michigan!
Personally, I have never broken a plastic shock cap on my 10th scale AE cars in the last 6 years. Also, I'd rather break the shock cap than whatever was next in line to take the hit.