Gearhead82

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What have you broken on your B5M?

I know I can't predict every failure but I'm wondering if there are any parts I should keep around to minimize down time at the track? I'm just starting to race and local shops aren't super well stocked with B5M stuff yet so I'm somewhat tied to the online shops for now.

DennisNyholm

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I broke a front hinge pin holder and bulkhead from a head on collision down the front straight

rcnewbie418

iTrader: (18)

Same here. Bulkhead and front shock pivot ball/eyelet were damaged after a crash (my fault though). Hinge pin was a little bent as well. Other than that I've had no other breaks.

Mikeand22

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Anyone know if Team Associated is going to release the B5M to B5MCE kit to other stores or will it just be sold through them? Thanks

Gearhead82

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Looks like Tower and AMain both carry them. Both currently out of stock though.

http://www.amainhobbies.com/rc-cars-...90002c/p486628

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXFXSE&P=ML

b57

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Top plate, bulkhead, rear ball stud so far.

DennisNyholm

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I do have to say though, these cars are pretty bullet proof. The amount if hard crashes I have had would have put my old touring cars into multiple pieces. It really is amazing how tough they are. Even without a full width front bumper protecting the arms.

Mikeand22

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They've never had them in stock. I'm wondering if they just put them up hoping to get the kit in? They've moved the date back once already.

Matt Trimmings

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I know i saw them in stock at amain about a week or so ago....i dont know how many they had though.

King DORK

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http://images.amain.com/images/large/tkp/tkpc8006.jpg
I use this on lots of things. Works great.

Gigasipke

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Between mine and my sons I think only a few arms have broken. Same with my T5M and his SC5M. The T5M did have a bent shock shaft but that was due to being rammed into by another vehicle. Oh and we have had a couple of front axles lose the screw and pulled off during quals, not broken though just fell out and cut the runs short.

pettyeagles

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That stuff is awesome!

tc5 man

Guys using the 3 gear mid motor what shock springs are you using on hardpacked clay with dust on the outside lines ? Right now im using Gray/F White/R with stock pistons and 32.5 W . Although i haven't tried out different tread tires for that condition only Typos, Dirtwebs which work better when the track has moist to it.

Slashn77

White 32.5 front green 27.5 rear

tc5 man

Thanks il give that a try if other tires don't work first.

I forgot to add the track has big wooden jumps one is quite big.