653LikesTeam Associated B6 & B6D thread
01-18-2018 | 07:00 AM
#8237
Tech Adept
iTrader: (5)
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 128
From: NY, USA
Hey guys.
Quick question about rear shock setup on the b6 for turf.
I purchased a set of kashima bodies from a buddy, and didn't realize until after that the rears are the longer body version. So apparently I need to either shim my diff case up and/or buy the long rear tower.
Does buying the longer tower change anything else on the car or just compensates for the longer body on the shock so I get similar travel? Anything special I need to set up in the shock itself?
Thanks!
Quick question about rear shock setup on the b6 for turf.
I purchased a set of kashima bodies from a buddy, and didn't realize until after that the rears are the longer body version. So apparently I need to either shim my diff case up and/or buy the long rear tower.
Does buying the longer tower change anything else on the car or just compensates for the longer body on the shock so I get similar travel? Anything special I need to set up in the shock itself?
Thanks!
01-18-2018 | 07:11 AM
#8238
Tech Initiate
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 38
From: Upstate NY
Associated makes a taller rear tower for the longer bodies. It is a popular upgrade as it allows for a bigger shock. This allows for a shock with more fluid. Nothing changes other then having more fluid, as you still use the stock shock shaft.
01-18-2018 | 08:48 AM
#8239
Tech Addict
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 511
From: Tacoma Area
Had a quick ? for you guys that run the B6D on clay... and I did try and search the forum but just couldn't find an answer that was specific to my question.
I run the B6D with the laydown trans on clay, and after 3 race days on it (of which I don't really run a bunch of practice - so say ~12-14 packs) the ball diff is feeling very course, or gritty. The traction on the track is fairly solid, not carpet good but still good traction, and am wondering if the gear diff would be an alternative to the ball diff? Are there some advantages to it, say running a pretty thick oil, over the ball diff? Thoughts? Has anyone run the gear diff on clay with good results?
Thanks for any insight as I'm still trying to get back into off-road racing - and this is also the first time i have ever run a buggy. Very different than a stadium truck like I used to run back in the early-mid '90s.
-Barry
I run the B6D with the laydown trans on clay, and after 3 race days on it (of which I don't really run a bunch of practice - so say ~12-14 packs) the ball diff is feeling very course, or gritty. The traction on the track is fairly solid, not carpet good but still good traction, and am wondering if the gear diff would be an alternative to the ball diff? Are there some advantages to it, say running a pretty thick oil, over the ball diff? Thoughts? Has anyone run the gear diff on clay with good results?
Thanks for any insight as I'm still trying to get back into off-road racing - and this is also the first time i have ever run a buggy. Very different than a stadium truck like I used to run back in the early-mid '90s.
-Barry
01-19-2018 | 03:24 PM
#8245
Tech Apprentice
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 95
From: Melbourne Australia
You don't need to have all the light weight stuff to do well. I'm running a bone stock B6D and the only things not out of the box are black rear springs, alum servo horn and a different body. Came 4th in the A main last meet with a car that doesn't even have Ti screws let alone pucks or anything fancy. Still running the stock slipper too.
I figure I've got the near perfect set up for myself so I'm on the near limit for the cars max performance but I'll just have to be a better driver to do better. If I end up doing anything I'll go for a Ti screw kit and an Mip diff but no pucks.
I figure I've got the near perfect set up for myself so I'm on the near limit for the cars max performance but I'll just have to be a better driver to do better. If I end up doing anything I'll go for a Ti screw kit and an Mip diff but no pucks.
01-19-2018 | 03:44 PM
#8246
Tech Regular
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Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 300
True but I get bored all week just looking at it on my bench. I get a chance to race once every other week. I'm actually in the process of selling all my other cars and just focusing on this one buggy for the year. Trying to not buy the b64d and just have fun upgrading and tweaking this guy. But I am all about trying to get the best performance per dollar out of upgrades.
