Team Associated B4 buggy forum v3.0

[microrcdude]

J/w, but were you racing against Custom Works cars and other oval-only cars?

[BrushlessHawaii]

J/w, but were you racing against Custom Works cars and other oval-only cars?

There was a mix - about 8 other cars. Some were running custom works bodies. but unsure exactly what everyone had. I know there were a couple buggies. It was a 2wd class stock - open class.

[TMaxxBenny25]

My friend has a B4. How do you guys like yours? THANKS GOD BLESS!!!!!!

[microrcdude]

I love mine, going to go race it tomarrow, its extremely fast.

[BrushlessHawaii]

I love my B4 I'm trying to trade a TC3 for a T4 now so I can race 2 classes on the same day. I race tonight and can't wait to get to the track. I'm so Hooked.

[microrcdude]

Ya, im racing my B4 for its first race tonight too. Best of luck to you, Let us know how ya do.

[microrcdude]

Well, i didnt race, my ESC blew up.

[BrushlessHawaii]

I finished first in the first qualifier but second in the main.

[microrcdude]

Nice! Was there a lot of cars out there?

[BrushlessHawaii]

not really we should have more this friday though I know of 3 new buggies coming out - wooohoo. I'm the only one running associated so I wanna spank some more losi butt. LOL

[microrcdude]

LOL I was amazed. the people that would of been in my heat were all losis, and not one of them had a lap under 1 min. I was pulling 30's till i broke.

[BrushlessHawaii]

damn that sucks you broke. Man I love my B4 Buggy. It takes a beating some times.

OH I wish I had a video of this Jump I made Friday night. - They started calling me Big Air Afterwards though. LOL I hit the jump wrong but it worked out in my favor. I jumped so freaking far.

I ordered a Factory Team T4 Last night - I took my TC3 out there and someone bought it so I ordered the truck. It's gonna be hard but I'm gonna try to race truck and buggy both.

[BrushlessHawaii]

Even Better News - I talked my mom into Rc parts for xmas - Yea - She's gonna get me a quantum 2 ESC and a Jr RS310 receiver. Now my T4 will be setup exactly like my B4. This is gonna be the "bestest" Christmas Ever.

[BrushlessHawaii]

Damn your track must be huge. I wish ours was bigger But I just gave them a design that would make it harder and longer. So I hope they use it.

My fastest lap Friday night was around 12.7 seconds - although my average was 14.1. I turned 17 laps - My goal this week is 18 Laps we run 4 minute races. I think I'm gonna try to get them to go 5 minutes though.

If I can do 18 Laps that'll make my Average lap 13.3

[microrcdude]

I race a stock motor, and the track is real slow, and challenging. So far, it seems that my stock B4 beats mod B4's no problem. Maybe ill move to mod?

[BrushlessHawaii]

I had a mod (Reedy KR 14 Double) in mine and it was to fast for my track. I couldn't get much more than half throttle. So I put a stock in it and it still flys. I run a 22 pinion and it moves nice.

[microrcdude]

Ive never tried a mod before, but a stock is still a little overpowered.

[microrcdude]

Anyone know of a good ESC for stock motors?

[BrushlessHawaii]

I'M Sold on the LRP Quantum 2's I have one in my b4 and one for my T4.
I love it.

[microrcdude]

Sweet! I may pick one up

[LearjetMinako]

I'm finally going to a track to break-in the B4 on some tammed dirt. The track is pretty big plus indoor, well in a barn. I've been to the track once but haven't practice or race there yet. I heard rumors that it went under because of bad mangement. I'll confirming that tomorrow. B4 w/ a Novak SS5800, this is going be so killer. :D

R/C RacePlace (http://www.rcraceplace.com)

[microrcdude]

You guys join my forum yet? I cant remeber if ya have or not.

[BrushlessHawaii]

what forum?

[LearjetMinako]

Is it the RC10B4.com (http://www.rc10b4.com) fourm?

[microrcdude]

No, Fast RC. http://kbrmotors.proboards30.com

[microrcdude]

Merry Christmas from me and my B4 to all!

[microrcdude]

Got me a new ESC, and i love it! my B4 is so dialed, i just need some new tires.

[suryo]

hey guys, i got the new associated B4 rtr and i like to upgrade the motor to 19 turn modified. what 19 turn motor do you think is good, fast and last longer.
thanks for the reply.

[microrcdude]

Heres 2 great motors you would like:
Orion Element: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDUN0&P=7
Reedy 19 quad: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXFBH5&P=7

[mfaccone]

I haven't read anything about this here... and I have been out of the hobby for a few years so my question may sound stupid :-) What battery packs do you guys prefer in your B4's. Nimhs or Nicds. and why?
I don't have a LHS near me or I would ask them. And I need to know cause I am in the market to buy some batteries and a charger. If I go Nimhs... then I want a combo charger.

[microrcdude]

i prefer NIMH's simply because they have better runtime and better numbers. I havent looked back snce i swiched to NIMH's, and i dont plan to.

[dzstr]

Has anyone bought one of the refurbished B4's that AE sells on eBay?

[suryo]

yes, my friend got 1 from AE on Ebay for 150 plus 15 s/h. it one of the best deal, all look like new, not even one scracth on the chassis, and it carry full waranty from AE.
it is the old B4 not the new special edition one.

[microrcdude]

the special edition only really has an updated ESC, and some different stuff here and there.

[BrushlessHawaii]

I prefer Nihm's also - no other way to go for racing ;)

I broke my front hub carrier thursday night racing - ugggg. well after the races actually I was playing around and laded a jump crooked. As much of a beating this thing takes I can't believe it broke on such a weak landing. Must have been ready to go prior to the landing. oh well. I finished building my T4 can't wait to try it out.

[microrcdude]

Do you have troubles with your front bulkhead breaking alot? Does anyone else? Im kinda upset bout it, but i think im just oing to get trinity's auminum model. After all, the total money ive spent on front bulkheads, i coulda got the trinity one already.

[95128]

Hi, I just got my B4 it's pretty sweet kit! It went together realy well, it's the team kit. I am going to race mod 12 turn . What hop ups am I going to need to race in mod? thanks

[BrushlessHawaii]

the most needed hop ups are the hinge pin brace and titanium turnbuckles.

everything after that is optional.

[BrushlessHawaii]

front bulkhead I've heard of but never seen.

I've only broke front arms and the front hub carrier oh and I destroyed the two outer bearings in the rear of my car. I just installed AVID racing bearings in my B4 & T4 - we'll see how they last

[95128]

So really the only thing I will need is the hinge pin brace?

[BrushlessHawaii]

I'd get those turnbuckles also. factory ones bend really easy.

[microrcdude]

But when you get the turn buckles, get some RPM ball ends. This will really beef up the suspension area of your car. To make the pacage complete, install Titaium hinge pics for smoother suspension. In mod, youll want every advantage over the next competitor, so having a solid car is a great first step.

[microrcdude]

FOrgot to say, but heres the aluminum front bullkhead, only $18.39 on tower.
Great buy(and durability) item for your car(Works on the T4 as well):
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXEUB2&P=7

[buggyman17]

I got an Associated B4 and I love it! I put a Venom Fireball 19 turn in it and it runs great. I have an Airtronics Blazer sport and my stearing servo I upgraded to a Hitec metal gear 625. I'm planning on getting Pro-line bow-tie tires with regular racing dishes. For an ESC I got a Novac Explorer 2 and it works excellent along with the Venom 19 turn. I beat a Savage 25 at a dirt course up in Idaho when i first got it built. It was a small track at a local hobby shop and there were some guys out and i challenged them. one had the Savage and the other had a Losi XXXT. Another great feat was on-road. I beat my friends T-Maxx in a drag race down his street. We did many rematches because he was kind of a sore loser but my B4 beat it off the line and kept it the whole way.It's a great buggy and a fierce competitor. I highly redcomend this buggy for all people that are looking for a great off-road buggy.

[microrcdude]

I love my B4. I was out running a Big-Block stampede my buddy has, it was fun.

[TMaxxBenny25]

Thats a load of BS u didnt beat me!! Sure u got me off the line but I kicked your a$$ on the long run!!

[microrcdude]

LOL oh boy, i take it you two are friends. theres only one way we can settle this. Ill fly down, we will have a well, interesting race.

[BrushlessHawaii]

MY B4 Diff sounds like "clank clink clank" dang it. I was practicing with it on our new track layout and whats that noise - ewww nasty. oh well rebuilt kit on order

[microrcdude]

Oh, that sucks. Maybe i should check my tranny and diff. Its been botu 3 months since i built it.

[BrushlessHawaii]

mine was a over a year - not bad huh. LOL

[microrcdude]

Nope, not bad. Its little things like that i need to watch out for

[suryo]

hey guys, i get a problem with my new B4 rtr, now after i put a 19 turn pro motor and run it for about 2-3 packs and then suddenly the ESC did not working, no respone for throthel and reverse and it become so hot and smell like something burning. it's only a week old, do you think the AE will fix this for free coz i believe it's stil under waranty for 90 days period. thanks for the reply guys.

[B4U]

The ESC in your RTR should be able to handle the 19t motor as long as you didn't over gear it,, call Assosiated it shouldn't be a problem. :cool:

[BrushlessHawaii]

here look at this - maybe theres a problem in the new batch of RTR's.

http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?p=1654458#post1654458

[microrcdude]

I know, it seems that those new AI controllers arent working too well

[BrushlessHawaii]

I'm a Big fan of Associated. But I have to say Losi's XXXT RTR2 is a better deal. It has better electronics and a digital jr radio.

I don't buy RTR's though. I like building and knowing my rc's better. Makes repairs and tweeking easier.

[microrcdude]

Dude, im the same way. I would rather get a $200 kit than a $100 RTR anyday. I like being able to not only build the car but put my own electronics in it.

[microrcdude]

Ok guys, 3000 posts was a big goal for me on RCZ this year, and man, am i glad im there. BUt since im such a nice guy, ill post here! So, hows everyones B4 doing?

[BrushlessHawaii]

still broke - LOL - waiting on my parts to get here. uggggg

[microrcdude]

im broke, real broke, and i got a big race at my LHS in a lil over 2 weeks. I dont think ill be ready.

[BrushlessHawaii]

good luck man. My parts will be here this week.

I'm thinking of Making my B4 into a dirt oval EDM and doing offroad with my T4.

[microrcdude]

THey are great oval cars. What all did ya order?

[BrushlessHawaii]

Just my diff rebuild kit.

[microrcdude]

Wow dude, HUGE ORDER! Just kidding, i should check my diff and such soon.

[BrushlessHawaii]

I've spent alot up there lately.

FTT4, Electrics, Batteries - etc....

Plus I bought a McAllister EDM body tonight. And a comm cleaner.

[buggyman17]

im getting ready to buy a RC18T. im probably going to get a venom brushless motor in it.im probably going to hav two motors though(one for racing and one for rock crawling). any suggestions for the crawling motor??

[microrcdude]

You really cant crawl with the RC18T. Its only 1/2" off the ground.

[buggyman17]

hey guys, i get a problem with my new B4 rtr, now after i put a 19 turn pro motor and run it for about 2-3 packs and then suddenly the ESC did not working, no respone for throthel and reverse and it become so hot and smell like something burning. it's only a week old, do you think the AE will fix this for free coz i believe it's stil under waranty for 90 days period. thanks for the reply guys.
i think you should hav gotten a kit

[buggyman17]

well...
it depends. i would raise the height as much as possible and get a motor and gear it for high torque

[buggyman17]

i bet i could get it to crawl most medium sized rocks with it.

[buggyman17]

ya...
the front A-arms are completely different.

[TMaxxBenny25]

My rustler outcrawls it dude

[microrcdude]

well...
it depends. i would raise the height as much as possible and get a motor and gear it for high torque
Um dude, you wont go anywhere. As soon as you raise it, your axles and all will fall out. I say its not worth it, get a TLT-1 or something else for crawling.

[TMaxxBenny25]

I think microrcdude is right. If u want to crawl buddy go for the Minizilla or a MiniQuake. I dont wanna take sides though. THANKS GOD BLESS!!

[buggyman17]

shut up ben. i dont want a monster though. i want a 4wd stadium truck so i can race and crawl over some things. i dont need somthing to crawl over a 2 foot rock!

[buggyman17]

i would just like it if i could off road. jumping is one thing i really want though because my b4 bottoms out every time i jump.

[TMaxxBenny25]

Sorry! It was just my .02!

[microrcdude]

Your B4 bottoms out? I think you need a little bit stiffer suspension set-up.

[buggyman17]

ya. i hav to get the spring kit. they dont have it at my LHS so i need to order it. i just ordered new tires though. i needed them badly. i would send pic's if i had the other printer.

[microrcdude]

Well, put like 35-40wt shock oil in them. Add some pre-load clips to the front.

[TMaxxBenny25]

his tyres lookes like slicks. NO !@#$%. He had to fill in the holes with tire glue

[microrcdude]

then he needs to take better care of them, or get tires designed for the strrt, like PL road rages or dirt hawgs(Great for on and off-road bashing)

[TMaxxBenny25]

i had have dirt works on my rustler and they work great!

[microrcdude]

Ive used dirtworks on my B3 for bashing, and i must have over 100 runs on them. Well, they show no signs of wear.

[BrushlessHawaii]

I sat my B4 up for Dirt oval Saturday Night. Coopers Foams Custom Cut. I didn't have my EDM body done yet so I ran the Buggy Body. I finished second only 2 seconds from First. If I would have had the EDM body I could Have won I think. oh well. I like offroad more atleast I won Friday night with my T4. LOL

[microrcdude]

Amaizing. 2 seconds? Wow. I tihnk the closest to first ive finished was like, 10-20 seconds, lol

[bigair78]

I'm considering getting a b4 soon. How is it's durability for someone that bashs and doesn't race? I bash pretty hard and run powerful bl systems so I need something that can take a jump. Do you guys think the b4 will hold up. Also, for someone like myself that will not be racing do you think the evader bx would be a better choice. Also, could someone point out the differences in the B3 and the B4


Bigair78

[microrcdude]

The difference between a B4 is.......uh........everything. I thinkt he only thing these 2 share are shocks.

If your going to bash, i reccomend you get the trinity aluminum front bulkhead($16), and the RPM wide front bumper($7). Getting these will prevent lots of front end damage.


And it may be smart to get the duratrax too. But make sure that your LHS has parts for whatever vehicle you choose.

[buggyman17]

Ya. I bash my b4 all the time with my friend and my b4 holds up. Even against his Tmaxx. Its quite funny actually when he cant hit my b4 (which he tries very hard to do). But both buggy's are good so as long as you have the spare parts your fine.

[microrcdude]

Ya. I actually own both, and i can try to get a side by sie pic if ya want.

[buggyman17]

I would get the b4 :D . i love my b4. its durable and can handle plenty of bashing.

[microrcdude]

The B4 IMO is better for racing(Its completely designed for racing) and the B3 for bashing.

[buggyman17]

well...
your lucky enough to have more than 1 buggy. i might get my dad's b4 with all the sweet gear in it like his m8. i wish...

[microrcdude]

I would love to have another B4. But i want to have all cars in the RC10 buggy lineup, only 2 more cars 2 go!

[BrushlessHawaii]

I want all associated rc10's and rc10t's - also - thats funny. I wanna have a collection.

But right now Number one on my list is a BJ4 buggy.

[microrcdude]

I heard Associated is making a killing cause it uses B4 rear arms all around. Is that true?

[BrushlessHawaii]

I heard Associated is making a killing cause it uses B4 rear arms all around. Is that true?

No it uses b4 arms front and rear - Look at the way the front shocks mount to the arm though.

http://www.rc10b4.com/images/BJ4x4_2.jpg

[microrcdude]

Wow, interesting! I thaught it just used rear.

[BrushlessHawaii]

here are some interesting hop-ups Carbon fiber, aluminum and some Titanium.

http://www.powerlineracing.com/index.asp?PageAction=PRODSEARCH&txtSearch=b4&Page=1

[microrcdude]

AWESOME FIND! They have some great looking parts!

[TMaxxBenny25]

Your darn B4 is more nimble than my T. But once i get those new batts for my rusty and the new reedy flashpoint ill woop u .

[microrcdude]

I feel a fight again........

*Goes and gets popcorn and Dr. Pepper*

[LearjetMinako]

A quick question. Does anybody else here have problems putting in matched batteries into their B4's. It seems that it does not sit on the chassis correctly but hangs up on the battery bars. I know my stick packs fit, very snugg thou. :confused:

[buggyman17]

that doesnt happen to me....
my packs always fit snug but i dont hav to jam them in there.
I would try sanding in the sides a bit.

[BrushlessHawaii]

yes thats a know issue. - the reedy battery bars help slightly. although the new gp 3300 cells are slighty smaller and fit perfectly.

in the mean time make sure your bars are snug against the batteries and squeeze them in the battery box I have Pick I use to help pry them out with. LOL

[microrcdude]

What i did was hit the solid end of the handle on a screwdriver on the bars to flatten them a little.

[LearjetMinako]

Well thats kinda of good to know. I have like a Gen 1 or Gen 2 GP3300 pack w/ deans bars. The pack was my first appment at solidering batteries. It was a good pack, just had a steep learning curve w/ it. But since I'm good at it, I was woundering if the newer batteries oppose a problem like my old one did. I'll try to take those into building a better pack. Race season starts in April, can't wait. :D

[microrcdude]

Use the deans 3.0 bars from now on

[LearjetMinako]

Deans 3.0?? Sounds like a software thing. I'll look for them, most likely if I asked that at the LHS. The owner will probably say what am I talking about. If not, I will most likely flatten the bars in a vise-grip to get them to work.

Oh and anything, its SNOWING in Oklahoma. :confused: . Kinda of odd.

[BrushlessHawaii]

You can keep the snow there. - it's dry in Kentucky.

I think the reedy bars are slightly thinner than the deans - I have both and the reedys fit a little better. I've never measured them though.

If your gonna smash them I'd prolly only do one side because the batteries only need a little help squeezing in.

[buggyman17]

im getting two venom 3000 batts. :D rite now i gaet 12-15 mins. of run time on my $12 racers edge batts. i hav three in order to get the most time out in the field. :cool:

[microrcdude]

We are going to stock up on 3300's by venom.

[LearjetMinako]

Okay, then I guess when I do the battery packs on my next pay check. I'll use Reedy bars, if the LHS has them.

Snow came and went, didn't lasted one day.

[buggyman17]

i would like to run my b4 in the snow...
i could hav in Idaho with my dad but there wasnt any snow. :mad:

[buggyman17]

i cant wait to get my new pro-line bow-tie tires!!! Anyone hav any suggestions for upgrades to highten the speed/durability of my b4???

[TMaxxBenny25]

HA i already have my venom batts. My rustler gets about double the run time then with my dyna sport 1500. And it uses a crappy stinger 20 turn and its a little overgeard because i need a new spur.

[microrcdude]

Get a hotter motor for more speed. Also look into the RPM front bumper for durability.

[buggyman17]

ya...
i wanted a new fireball 17 turn for speed. an RPM bumper would help also. im also hoping to get some factory team upgrades. :D

[microrcdude]

oh boy, FT is my fav. Get the motor plate, Aluminum screws, Graphite parts, carbon fiber batt strap, man i could go on and on.

[buggyman17]

i kno you could. so could i but i have no desire to rite now. before i get the ugrades though i want to get a mini watever i decide on. if i want a crawler i would get a
TLT-1 but if i wanted to race i would get the RC18T.

[microrcdude]

Well, what i would do is write down on paper their disadvantages and advantages then compair them.

[BrushlessHawaii]

If it says Associated just buy it. LOL

[microrcdude]

LOL ya, all AE are top-quality.

[buggyman17]

ya. i love AE. thats why i got a b4 instead of an evader or other off-road buggy. Thats why if i was gonna get another 1/10 scale i would get a t4 because i want some sort of stadium truck. thats why i like the rc18t but i also want a mini that can be made into a crawler.

[microrcdude]

Ya. if AE made 1/8th buggies, they'd be even more rich, and if they made a electric MGT they would prolly make more.

[LearjetMinako]

Once you go Team AE, you can't go back. I've tried w/ my 2nd kit, big ,mistake. Went right back to Team AE and never looked the other way. Now I own 4 AE kits (currently one is shot, so its a part car), the other non-AE kit. Been a parts car since day one (very sad).

RC10T3 RTR (What started it all)
RC10TC3 Racer
RC10GT Factory Team
RC10B4 Factory Team

HPI NMT (Broke one too many parts during every practice and race)

[BrushlessHawaii]

oh and don't forget "Blue is Better"

[microrcdude]

Exactly

I got:
B4
B3
DS
(All micrordude editions)

[BrushlessHawaii]

It's friday - Know what that means?


RACE NIGHT!!!! - WOOOHOOOO

[microrcdude]

WOOHOOO! NOT! i gotta go to dads tonight. Its his B-day weekend.

[jaymz_99502]

:) hi there all i used to have the old gold rc 10 years ago, and i was reading on the problems with spin out's in winter.well i live in alaska and played with mine outside alot and what i did to mine was i took some old tires and pushed carpenters staples through them so they were like studded snow tire's lol,
it worked great at first i did only the back tires and got mad traction but could'nt steer so i put the staples in the front ones too then i was good to go
i am getting back into it and ordered a team b-4 buggy
and i was curious whats the b50's i gather it's a brushless motor but where online might i be able to check into getting one ? thank you

[microrcdude]

if you want a BL, get the novak SS4300 set-up. Best out there for under $200.

[TMaxxBenny25]

DUDE! You cant make an RC18T into a rock Crawler. (look on page 15) Ill see u raise the truck then your axles will fall out. Thats y im gettin the MINI INFERNO 777!!!! YEAH !!! for rock crwling i use a rustler and that crawls ok even though its not supposed to !!

[microrcdude]

For crawlin youd be better with the maxx.

[jaymz_99502]

kewl thanks on the info on the bl gonna check it out,for the b4-tf kit i ordered,i ordered a Trinity 15T Double SpeedGem Extreme Machine with the lrp qauntum pro/reverse esc can't wait to give it fun run

[microrcdude]

Trust me, i have owned alot and driven alot of cars, and one of my favs is the B4. Its just so fast with even a stock motor!

[nitrobug]

I agree with microrcdude,You'll love the b4, I have owend over 20 different cars nitro and electric mostly for racing and mt ftb4 is by far my favorite to race or just run. :D

[BrushlessHawaii]

B4 B4 B4 B4 B4 B4 B4 B4 B4 B4 B4 B4 B4 B4 B4 B4 B4 B4 B4 B4 B4 B4 B4 B4 B4 B4 B4

[buggyman17]

b4's hav to be the best buggies. i luv my buggie and im keeping mine forever even if it gets so out dated no1 has one anymore. associated steels the cake!!!!

[TMaxxBenny25]

Its "Takes the cake" genius.

[buggyman17]

Lay Off

[microrcdude]

dude ben settle down. theres enough cake for everyone.

[BrushlessHawaii]

Can I have my cake and eat it too?

[BrushlessHawaii]

oh and can we get an ice cream cake

[buggyman17]

ya. that would be good. i like chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream.

[TMaxxBenny25]

I wanna a cake !!

[microrcdude]

Ok, so it looks like we getting chocolate chip cokie dough ice cream, and a devils food cake. Also im going to get a few(or maybe 10) 2 liters of dr. pepper. What does everyone want to drink?

[buggyman17]

dr. pepper sounds good.

[microrcdude]

ok, Ben dont get any, ok, ill order now.

[TMaxxBenny25]

DP is good. I WANT MY CAKE!!!! jk lol

[microrcdude]

Hey ben, you wouldnt happen to be a lil fat would you, cause you seem to love cake.

[BrushlessHawaii]

I want Mt Dew. YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

[TMaxxBenny25]

Cake is ok but i like apples and carrots more! I love yogurt. BANANA CREAM PIE YOGURT IS THE BOMB!!!! I dunno . i like brocolli. I loike al kinds of stuff. WAIT isnt this forum about the B4!

[buggyman17]

ok. i was just filling my shocks with 35 weight oil and i figured out the cap was leaking. im gonna get blue aluminum caps but should i get the threaded shock bodies to go with it???

[TMaxxBenny25]

i dunno...

[microrcdude]

threaded is only goot for racing.(And to get rid of those stupid shock clamps)

[BrushlessHawaii]

I love threaded shocks nothing else compares. Makes it so much nicer to tune. and like my homie Micro said - i hate those clamp on spacers.

[mugenX5]

The threaded shocks look nicer but aren't necessary.

[buggyman17]

ya. but the thing is Micro, i do want to race. so should i get them?? ahhhhhhhhh!!!!!! i need some ice cream.

[buggyman17]

i almost hav some pics but i hav to figure ut how to get the pics from the camera software to this post :( o well. i will hav them later. :D

[jaymz_99502]

well got my car from tower yesterday,i just need to get home now just a few more days till i get to go home from work.
can't wait to build it,I was reading some post's about the front wheel problems on the b4 any one know if that issue has been fixed ?..
when i start bashing around i'll let ya all know how they handle extreme cold hehe ,for i live in anchorage alaska and work in the alaska oilfields on top of the world and plan on bashing around here at work where the avg temp is minus 30 f so hope fully the parts are stout lol ...

[buggyman17]

The buggy will stay warm...
or it should. it will run in the cold as long as you can handle it! ive only had one front wheel prob and that is that i broke the front bulkhead. no worries.

[buggyman17]

yes. i just got back from the LHS and i got some deans battery connectors. :p the only prob is that i dont hav a soldering iron. :mad:

[buggyman17]

what could i use instead??? my dad has my soldering iron so that isnt an option and i cant think of anything else that i could use that would be safe. any suggestions?

[Greg_Hager]

Wait and use the soldering iron. There's nothing else I would use at all.

[jaymz_99502]

Yeah it get's so cold here on the north slope that i've seen the 4 inch thick steel forks on a front end loader break like a saltine cracker so i just need to drive carefull and not run into anything,
the landscape is perfect for bashing all flat with packed hard snow with whoop-de-doo's from the high winds here ..

[microrcdude]

I wouldnt drive it. Trust me, Ice+RC equals lots of stress due to the high-rpms and little traction.

[buggyman17]

ha! we had a spare. but its a piece of crap. how much would agood NEW soldering iron cost? the spare i found i dont want to use because it doesn't have a stand for one and its a cheap piece of junk for two.

[BrushlessHawaii]

ha! we had a spare. but its a piece of crap. how much would agood NEW soldering iron cost? the spare i found i dont want to use because it doesn't have a stand for one and its a cheap piece of junk for two.

Cheap Soldering irons are just that CHEAP - go with a 40 watt or higher. stick with a good brand name like weller etc..

[TMaxxBenny25]

ya. its buggyman and tmaxxbenny here. weve been driving. ya. im getting a new soldering iron.-buggyman

[TMaxxBenny25]

o so now u go on my RCZ name?? No jk! I just saw my g'ma s neighbors Revos runnin and one had titanium 40 series rims.

[TMaxxBenny25]

Hi guys. I was talkin with our dear buggyman17 last night and it turns out that he's building a jump for me and him. I have no idea how this is gonna turn out but it will be sure to give us some cool air! If he can figure out how to work a camera than maybe we can post pics when he finishes.
THANKS GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!!!

[BrushlessHawaii]

post pics of the carnage. LOL

[jaymz_99502]

Wow is all i can say,after i built my new kit...
I got home monday from work and stayed up all day building it,so tuesday morning i was out bashing but cout could'nt get to far cause all the ice on my street so plan b went into effect lol..
i ended up putting 5/16 staples in the stock tires and just gonna keep the extra set of dirt hawgs for the spring thaw ..
if any one is wanting to run outside on the ice you have to put the staples in both the front and back evenly spaced then a couple of drops of super glue or tire glue on the inside of the tire to secure the staples and then cover them with a strip of duct tape to keep the staples from being pushed in i had to do this after my first run outside,the rear tires ended up looking funny cause i did'nt secure the makeshift studs ...
after doing this it now handles and drives like it's on carpet on bare ice which makes it fun to drive instead of just doing doughnuts lol plus since getting traction and no wheel spin it keeps alot of the snow off the buggy i noticed which is great plus ..
when i get a chance i'll post some pics ..

[TMaxxBenny25]

sounds cool!

[jaymz_99502]

hi there i'm sorry you all prob had this ? before to many times lol
but i was wondering what pinion i should use with a speed gems extreme 15t dbl with a 78t spur gear on the b4 i am running a 25 now is that too much for it ?
right now heat is'nt a matter cause it's cold outside avg temp is in the plus 30 range

[jaymz_99502]

sorry that was the motor i'm running and the esc is the qauntum pro reverse not racing or anything just want some high speed fun and bashing ..

[Greg_Hager]

Well, mark me down as a member of the B4 crowd now, I just traded my 18T for one out of the ForSale/Trade forum here. It'll have a Novak SS5800 in it when it gets here, I'm pulling it out of my T4. Can't wait to see this baby run, my T4 kills everyone at the track by 4-5 laps. :)

[buggyman17]

yes. im finally back!!! i havnt been on RCZ for quite a while. and for the jump i was makin, i broke my rear A-arm. landed a little sideways roo many times. woops. o ya. and i got the threaded shock bodies. they were only $4 more than the regulars so i just got them.

[microrcdude]

Sweet. For now i am out of the hobby, i am saving for a new project of mine.

[TMaxxBenny25]

Man that stinks for u !!! Im havin my b day party in 7 DAYS!!! I hope to get the T4 rtr se and a Hitec SRX and some new bodies!!!

[BrushlessHawaii]

Sweet. For now i am out of the hobby, i am saving for a new project of mine.

Say it ain't so.


whats the new project? - huh huh?

[jaymz_99502]

Hi all well after some great bashing and lots of fun i was wondering if there was a secret to keeping the cross pin in place on the mip cvd axel assem the part number i lost while bashing was 7381 hehe i was moving at a good clip then it started to slow way down and there was an awfull noise so i go look at it and to my amazement i lost the lil pin ..
other than that it has been a great fun lil car i am very happy with it ..
when i get home from my next stint at work i'm thinking of ordering the associated mgt that looks like a great basher too any one know how they hold up seems like every one else is running the maxx so i wanna be diff and run the MGT and having the associated name on it ,it should be a fun durable truck ..
:D

[buggyman17]

get the cvd repair kit and DO NOT TRY TO USE CA GLUE TO FIX IT! that happened to me too but i think you should just get the new pin in and see. mine works now but it still comes out a little but not completely.

[BrushlessHawaii]

Make sure you use thread lock when you tighten the screw that holds that pin in. and also use a good set of allen wrenches - the cheapies make it hard to get that screw tight. It's a common problem with cvd's - usually theres some warning noice from the pin rubbing.

I lost one when I first started racing my b4 - it was race night and I didn't have a rebuild Kit. So I cut a body clip to size stuck it in then wrapped it in electrical tape I was able to race and finish the night with no problem.

[TMaxxBenny25]

Good Job Macgyver!

[buggyman17]

ya. i used my aluminum wing clips and cut it to size as a replacment while the order came in. MAN! i cant wait till i get my threaded shock bodies! they were supposed to come in today but the UPS didntg come to the LHS till late. also, i need that rear A-arm so i can get back to jumping. the car runs with the cracked A-arm but the arm snaps again every jump and the wheel and everything comes loose in a mess.

[buggyman17]

should i change my name or jsut stick with this one. im an all arounf rc fanatic so...
lets hear some of your opinions.

[buggyman17]

o ya.
would someone please send in a pic of your b4?! i will send some when i get the threaded shock bodies and the aluminum caps on my front shocks.

[madhatter]

Man - sorry to invade your chat here - but I've been watchin from the sidelines - I'm new to all this and am wanting to start racing my b4, and Rustler truck at Ryde and Castle Hill - what's this about threaded shocks?

[BrushlessHawaii]

Man - sorry to invade your chat here - but I've been watchin from the sidelines - I'm new to all this and am wanting to start racing my b4, and Rustler truck at Ryde and Castle Hill - what's this about threaded shocks?
They are threaded so you can adjust ride height without using those plactice clips. I recommend you get a caliper if you get the threaded shocks.

heres a cheap one.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=47257

[BrushlessHawaii]

o ya.
would someone please send in a pic of your b4?!

My Photo Gallery #1 (http://www.rc10b4.com/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/500/ppuser/1051)

My Photo Gallery #2 (http://photos.yahoo.com/jeepaholic_23)

[TMaxxBenny25]

I have a TMaxx too! HOw do u like yours? Nyce B4 and T4!

[BrushlessHawaii]

I have a TMaxx too! HOw do u like yours? Nyce B4 and T4!

I sold my maxx long ago. - I've been in and out of rc too many times. But i can tell you I've never been so happy in rc as i am right now. I love my b4& T4.

[TMaxxBenny25]

Cool. Cant wait to get my T4.

[Greg_Hager]

Who's running a Novak Brushless system on their B4? The reason I'm asking that, is because the ESC is rubbing my body in the stock ESC mounting place. Anyone else having that problem?

[jaymz_99502]

Well after bashing around outside for 2 weeks with my b4 i'm gonna give a brushless set up a try i'm gonna get the associated set up cause the novak esc seems kinda big to me and the lrp is small in size plus i like to be diff hehe seems like most people are using the novak set up plus on the nep motor i think it said 6.4 per volt or around there so it should make my lil buggy scoot along at a nice clip ..
now i just have to wait 4 weeks before i get home from work before i get to try it out ..
any one else use the neo/lrp set up ?..

[BrushlessHawaii]

4 weeks to get home - you in Military? or what?

[TMaxxBenny25]

Has the reedy system even come out yet???

[jaymz_99502]

Not sure yet they have it listed at tower with order pending so i hope it's out plus seen the ad's in rc car action and i think i seen the set up on horizon so it should be out

[jaymz_99502]

Nope i'm not in the military i just work at the very top of alaska in the oilfields up here for 4 weeks at a time then i get to stay home for 2 weeks at a time,my bad i was at the rc10.com site and the neo is'nt out yet ....
kinda bummed lol i have 500 bucks to throw at my lil buggy hehe so i'll wait for it to come out and get me some nimh batts instead for now ..

[TMaxxBenny25]

The Sphere is out but the motor isnt i guess... I saw the sphere for sale in an RCCA.

[TBone77]

I'm buying a Factory Team B4, and I want to purchase some nice allen drivers. Which sizes will I need for this kit?

TIA,
Bone

[ILuvMyB4]

ok. what ever you do, dont get the sears wrenches. i got them and they stripped my screws. thats first off. i would go for losi wrenches. they work really well.

[ILuvMyB4]

and if u get the losi wrenches you get a set with all the right sizes.

[RidgewayBodies]

I have Dynamite (http://www.dynamiterc.com/Products/Detail.aspx?ProductID=DYN2909) allen drivers and they work great and the tips are hardened and replaceable. I got the US set for $20.00. It comes with .050, 1/16 and 3/32. I purchased the 5/64 driver separate. The B4 requires all 4 sizes, but the 3 in the kit are the most used.

The Losi Tools are awesome too, but they are around $40 or so. If you don't mind spending the cash, go with the Losi's.

[microrcdude]

I got those dynamite drivers, and i love em. So nice and easy on your hands(Very important when building a kit)

[RidgewayBodies]

Also, this Dynamite (http://www.dynamiterc.com/Products/Detail.aspx?ProductID=DYN2812) nut driver kit comes in very handy too. Only $15.00 for the assortment set!

Although, I do have one problem with the driver that fits the rear wheel nut...the outside of the driver is a tad bit too large to fit inside the wheel to fully tighten the wheel. I will remedy this problem by grinding the outside of the nut driver to fit in the rear wheel opening.

[microrcdude]

I just use the stock plastic driver right now because snap-on has my socket.

[ILuvMyB4]

i have to use the stock driver too because i got the wrong size when i went to get the hex drivers. im getting the dynamites though. i had the same problem with the head being too big and barely fit in the wheel. but that grindin will get the outside the right size. i got the stupid sears allen drivers though and i actually bent it. the only thing i like about it is the spinning top.

[RidgewayBodies]

This is what I did to my Dynamite hex drivers with the Dremel...

Ground the outside on the 11/32"...
http://www.ridgewaybodies.com/images/DSC01900.JPG

Ground the end flat on the 3/16" to make it easier on the ball ends when tightening...
http://www.ridgewaybodies.com/images/DSC01901.JPG

[microrcdude]

Dang ima do those once i pick mine up. I really like the idea of grinding the 3/16 flat. very smart.

[ILuvMyB4]

ya. thats what i want to do when i get mine. those look like they fit directly into the wheel.

[ILuvMyB4]

ok. i got a Q. will the tranny run smoother with green slime instead of stealth oil??? im rebuilding my tranny and if it is better than i want to put it in instead. or is it just good for the shocks?

[BillH]

I have a b4 se and it acts funny. When I apply the throttle the car hesitates before taking off. Is this normal? I have never had a car act like it does. It will go full power but its like it has some kind of tracktion controll.

[TMaxxBenny25]

"i would go for losi wrenches. they work really well." Iluvmyb4

Dude u stupida$$ u have never used them!!!! so shut up. Dont talk about how good something is if u have never tried it.

[ILuvMyB4]

i used my dads losi wrenches to build my kit stupid. dont jump to conclusions.

[ILuvMyB4]

BillH,
i wouldnt say that is normal but it is probably the gear you are using. maybe the speed control is messed up or something. its never happened to me so thats the best i can do.

[TMaxxBenny25]

W/e. Man i want your XXX buggy. Bring it to my house so i can check it out!!!

[BillH]

I bought the car rtr so the gear should be fine. I might try to reset the esc tonight and see if that helps.

[TMaxxBenny25]

You coudl try to tighten the slipper. Hey ILuvMyB4 can i come over and pick up that XXX at wround 3:45 pm on this tuesday? Pm me thanx

[ILuvMyB4]

soo...
you didnt want the old school buggy eh benny? since you dont im using it for parts on 'the monster machine'.

[ILuvMyB4]

anyways. back to my question. would the green slime be better for my tranny than the original lube? :confused:

[tarvymoto]

anyways. back to my question. would the green slime be better for my tranny than the original lube? :confused:

if you are talking about using green slime o rebuild your diff...I wouldn't recomend it.

[TMaxxBenny25]

Ill think thats a no for the tranny to.

[ILuvMyB4]

ya. its too late now. i already rebuilt it with the stealth lube anyways.

[BrushlessHawaii]

ya. its too late now. i already rebuilt it with the stealth lube anyways.


OMG noooooooo


your not suppossed to use any lube in the tranny - read the directions. - the b4 gears are designed to run without lube. again - "READ YOUR DIRECTIONS."

[ILuvMyB4]

the directions are pictures. i havent run it yet anyways. the hobby shop still hasnt gotten the rear A-arms in.

[BrushlessHawaii]

the directions are pictures. i havent run it yet anyways. the hobby shop still hasnt gotten the rear A-arms in.


no where in step 14 does it show lube.

[jaymz_99502]

some thing's i did'nt like was the dish rims here now that there's no snow and i drilled some holes in the rim's so pepple's and debris would'nt build up in the rear rims and i smoked my qauntum pro reverse :( so i went to the lhs and no q pro reverse's there so had to just get the pro ai there cause i'm running a p-94 12x2 now but i smoked it going into a big puddle of water
so waterproofed my new speedo by pop'n it open and covering everything in that liquid electrical tape and it works great now so no water worries any more oh darn trouble up loading pic's they are to big lol
well i left the studded tires in for traction on grass and oh my god what traction for bashing

[jaymz_99502]

with the relief holes

[microrcdude]

Interesting. I know some of the factory drivers did that in africa.

[ILuvMyB4]

all i have to do is take the tranny apart and clean out the lube. ill do that right now actually. anyways... im really happy right now. my dad is getting me a new pulsar charger for my birthday.

[jaymz_99502]

sorry on the pic size i had to shrink them down to post them

[ILuvMyB4]

me and tmaxxbenny25 got together today and ran. i had already cleaned the lube out of the tranny. dont worry. it ran good until my motor connectors came unsoldered.

[BrushlessHawaii]

your motor is getting way to hot then

[ILuvMyB4]

im running a venom fireball 19 double with a 23t pinion. im getting a 17 double fireball soon. what pinion would be good for this motor???

[jaymz_99502]

well after i got the lrp A.I pro reverse i'm not happy with it and wife put me on a budget of only 1500 on my b4,so i wanna go brushless now as the last big purchase for it lol got around 500 plus to work with on it so whats an insane BL to get for it for insane speed ?... any links to where to buy would be great and any info ..
right now i'm running a p94 12x2 with a 19 t and 81 spur but wanna go fast hehe :)

[crashnburk]

Anyone interested in a loaded xxx-4 ready to race? Let me know.
I'm going mini!

[BrushlessHawaii]

Anyone interested in a loaded xxx-4 ready to race? Let me know.
I'm going mini!


What the hell does this have to do with a B4.

Take it to the classifieds.

[T4Maxx13]

I might PM me and we can talk!!

[ILuvMyB4]

What the hell does this have to do with a B4.

Take it to the classifieds.

exactly what i was thinking.

[microrcdude]

Umm dude, you should read the rules before posting.

[ILuvMyB4]

anyways... im really happy. i got a new venom 3000 battery with my new piranha charger and there is a lot more power out of it than a 1500! its awesome!!!

[microrcdude]

You think thats awesome? Get a new 3700 and tell me whats awesome.

[Gmanlusk2004]

does anyone run there buggys using the new li-po batteries? Is it worth it to get them?

[ILuvMyB4]

3700's are only what? $75? not worth the money unless you get sponsored, where as you wouldnt have to pay for them. a 3000 is a good deal too. im not about to spend $75 on a battery when i could spend it on much better things.

[BrushlessHawaii]

I spent $85 on a 3300 over a year or 2 ago. LOL

[microrcdude]

umm, ya, ok, take your 3000, and forget about the untime-doubling pack i mentioned above.

[ILuvMyB4]

i already get great runtime anyways...