Gearhead82

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Hi,

I'm new here and had a couple Traxxas "basher" type R/Cs when I was younger but haven't messed with r/c in about 10 years. Recently visited a local track and I'm interested in running their stock buggy 17.5 blinky class. I've never raced before. I ordered a B5M CE from AMain yesterday and should be getting it in about a week. I've done some research but I have a couple basic questions.

1) Are the screws/nuts metric or SAE? I have some basic automotive tools in the garage but will probably need some smaller hex keys and nut drivers I imagine. What other tools will I need for the assembly?

2) I see both 2.2" and 61(?)mm wheels listed for 1/10 buggies. Which should I use on the B5M?

3) I noticed that none of the local hobbies shops that I visited seem to carry any B5M specific parts. Is this likely to change as the platform ages?

4) Here's my basic list so far for electronics. Please feel free to comment/critique. Local track has a clay surface if that matters.

-Hobbywing XERUN "Justock" sensored brushless ESC
-EcoPower slingshot 17.5 motor
-Airtronics MX-V FHSS-2 Radio
-Savox SC-1258TG Servo
-Hitec X1 AC Plus Single Port AC/DC Charger
-SMC Factory Spec 7.4V Shorty 4400mAh 60C Batteries

Thanks for the help! This board is a great resource!

JEFFs SC10

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so do you guys run the aluminum front bulkhead?

I figure a little more weight on the front end wont be a bad thing?

or am I thinking backwards to get a bit more steering?

Jerm13

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No Al bulkhead for me. But I do have 14 grams of stick on, on the chassis (Lite chassis) in front of the servo. On a whim... I weighed mine this Saturday and came in at 1531 grams. Grab a buddies car and his was at 1680!

Where do you need more steering? My daughter was complaining that her car ( one mentioned above) was over steering on entry. I made a caster change and it was a night and day difference. Her lap times dropped almost a full second per lap and her consistency increased by a ton.
My point is, have you tried adjusting your set-up before you add weight?

BLKXJ96

I want to try it in mine. Being a stock car, I have got it down to about as light as I want it. Now I want to start adding weight in places to keep my CG low and also bring back the planted feel when the car was 1600+ grams. If anything I will keep it just to do the hinge pin mod.

tc5 man

Try different Front tires first if that doesn't work make the Front ride height lower than the Rear 1mm . Battery forward makes quite a difference also on this buggy.

hokie6260

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Just bought a RC10B5 and got it in the mail. Is this the same as the RC10B5M or is this an older model?

I am getting ready for the build. It's going to be my first build. Any advice for making sure I do this right?

Thanks!

AccessRacer

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At the Reedy Race of Champions Open division all 10 drivers in the A main were using the b5m.

RcJunky76

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I have the champion edition coming and wondering what wheels you guys recommend?

slakr

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The RC10B5 is the rear motor version of the buggy while the B5M is the mid motor version.

Keith B

For a unlevel track use the 2.2 and for a smoother track use the 2.4

RcJunky76

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Thank u.
Tracks here are back yard tracks so 2.2 sounds like what I need. Is there a go to brand? Or how about some other colors then white and yellow?

JEFFs SC10

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I have 5 deg of caster, it doesn't push all the time but when it's slightly dusty it does. I think that extra 15 grams on the front will do the trick.

I take it you put the 2.5 pills in?

JEFFs SC10

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2.4 wheels are the ticket from JConcepts.


Hey guys what is this hinge pin mod? What's that do?

tc5 man

Some forward weight battery forward/alum bulkhead etc wouldn't hurt this buggy it has a lot of Rear weight

hokie6260

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Crap. Is this thing outdated and junk now or will it still be ok to run?