Modelsports. delivery date has gone back from 10 March to 21 April..:cry:

Someone on modelsport forum has theres already.

Apparently only 100 kits came into the country, I just happened to be in the shop as the delivery was opened

No time for a photo of them arriving - all went straight back out again :o

Unfortunately we didn't get our full allocation but the rest will follow on as soon as AE get their next batch.
It wasn't just us that didn't get the full allocation though and we're sorry if anyone has missed out for the moment, AE have more on the way and will get it sorted as quick as they can.

Rotor hits gear cover ???

Yes the rotor in the motor

I got mine this morning from MB Models

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Got mine this morning from mb models very fast delivery only got phone call yesterday at 3 to say it had landed! Only half way though but it looks a very good car, and build quaintly is very good going to be a late night:lol::lol::

Hm, bad form, best pull there finger out, what are we talking, days weeks or months as 21st april has been quoted in one post

Should of had mine today but was a problem with the post so ill have to wait till monday, but i dont mind at all im just grateful to the the kind chap to have getting me one in the first place :thumbsup:

Now to go find a spektrum sr3500 micro reciever to stick in it ! Hint ;)
Wish i knew who had one sigh.....

Quote...Now to go find a spektrum sr3500 micro reciever to stick in it ! Hint ...quote..
Get the Orange GR300.... Smaller, better and much cheaper... about £13 on EBay or less from Hobbyking....:)

Dsm not dsm2

It's highly likely that AE get lots of different parts from lots of different suppliers so if they can't get enough B5M chassis for example it holds the whole kit up, yet they may have 1000 kits ready just missing 1 part.

No manufacturer is in the habit of holding back a highly demanded kit just for shits and giggles. They will be getting the kits out ASAP.

Spenny, any shock oil in the box ?
And did it has 2 spur gears ?

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Yh i got oil and 2 spur gears :)

Yep, bottle of 32.5wt oil and 81 and 75 tooth spurs (i think)

As far as kits in the country goes it's more likely that with the yanks starting to sugar tracks the mid motor car is in more demand there and as the uk is such a small market compared to the US they just sold the majority there

I built mine last night and this morning. I made an impulse purchase when I got an email notification from Modelsport on Thursday night. They hadn't sold out at that point. The kit went together easily and looks well made.

I had one in my hands today: it's a beautiful car! It has a chunky build in the right places, yet it's very elegant looking and appears lighter and more sculpted than many of it's brushless-era brethern. In addition to that it's also surprisingly lightweight. Even more surprising perhaps, despite that weight the chassis has as much flex as a concrete floor :lol: If these things are anything to go by for durability and handling, B5M buyers will be well pleased with their purchase!

The rctech forum seem to have quite a number of QC issues. Anyone here have had problems with the build?

No real problems with mine. Slight amount of play in the rear arms but nothing to worry about

Mine had duff outdrive and an unmachined shock body all sorted by cml
Ran mine tonight the car is mega sooo much grip, bit of high speed understeer think the rear roll bar and front brass bulkhead will help that

Mine had duff outdrive and an unmachined shock body all sorted by cml
Ran mine tonight the car is mega sooo much grip, bit of high speed understeer think the rear roll bar and front brass bulkhead will help that

There will be a range of Brass and Alloy bulkheads and braces available shortly from Centro :)

oops.

Yes, mine was the same. I had to ream a hole into the slipper cover for the motor shaft to sit in. Raced the car yesterday though and it was great, very smooth and handled well out the box. Big leap up in quality from the B4 days.

When is second batch due ??? Want mine :(

Mike Parker at Number 5 rc had one on sale on Sunday.

Mb say april, may be worth putting some money down the first batch didnt seem to go far.

Building mine now and as other poeple are saying it is a solid build and the metric screws are probably the best thing they done, no stripped heads here i think.
I found the bellcrank screws can go in a little wonky if not guided right.

Centro brass bulkhead on way :-)

P-Dub racing on here are advertising brass or alloy bulkheads for B5 and B5M..
Very tempted..!

How was the outdrive duff
I also had a bad bottom shock cap it wsnt threaded all the way

The Ghea bulkheads are fantastic.

Anyone noticed the diff rings seem a bit loose when placed on the outdrives?

Just waiting for the Ghea bulkheads to arrive in, taking a bit longer in the post than expected.

MiCk B. :-)

They will be worth the wait, Ronnies quality is the best around.

Your shop shows 4 brass and 10 aluminium in stock Mick...!

Yep,

I know, I thought they would be with me at the start of the week.
So I listed them, with an in stock date of the 10th.
(Giving people the chance to pre-order, as I announced on here.)

But they've been delayed in the post.

MiCk B. :-)

Centro B5/B5M brass and alloy parts in stock and ready to ship.

Order online or through your favourite retailer :)

http://centro-rc.com/C4-1-option-par...t-Bulkhead-37g

So what front wheels / tyres are you using on the B5M...?
The kit wheels are too wide for my favourite cut staggers..! ;)

Cut them down