B5m worlds car news?
 

Any know when associated will be releasing there worlds car thanks

I heard different, heard it was coming, so a B6 is a confirmed release?

lee

I was very surprised when they replied to me on twitter confirming a lay down car...no time scale or details though. Link to conversation here:

https://twitter.com/Team_Associated/...80959374028800

Thats awesome news, and id heard from a buddy with very good sources it was happening, thanks for sharing that Andrew!

Lee

Very, very interesting..!:thumbsup: ...wonder what other mods. Team Associated will come up with...

No worries! I've been toying with YZ2/XB2 as it's become harder to keep up on carpet, though I'm still running the 4 gear so not exactly bang up to date. Looking forward to seeing what they do. They've also posted 2 pics on Instagram (body on) from the IFMAR world's last year with the hashtag #B5mPrototype so they're obviously up to something. Just wish they'd hurry!

I have just spoke too Father Christmas. He says Christmas for the B6....:D

Think ill be trying out the Worlds car before then, really fancy one!

Lee

I wonder if there will be a mid motor option, with the laydown. Cant see it being just laydown as America dont run on carpet/astro. This will be interesting too see what they come up with.... or what options you will get.

Just a laydown car to cater for Europe i feel Mark, AE seem IMO to be missing out in this area, for all others, for now, the 3/4 gear car will have to suffice?

Lee

Any updates on this new car ?

They've just released a b5m limited edition, it's just a b5 with the b5m conversation kit!

They are slowly revealing Rivkins car currently on FB, it wont be too long now!

Lee

Couple of more photos on FB today.....most revealing yet.😃...not only front of arm rear shocks but new lay down 3 gear box etc...!
Looks like it must be very soon......:)

If we have seen the same page, it is the Worlds prototype they used... the waterfall is printed and the gear casing is not very intricately shaped (as such, probably machined).

That said, posting info like this to me comes across highly suggestive that something's due soon :)

Very true, but it does say that 6 specials were built by Gene Hustings for the Worlds.... In reply to comments that they haven't released a Worlds kit, Associated do say " we hear you loud and clear, stay tuned " .....which is the strongest suggestion yet that a Worlds kit is on the way...:)

I was told there's a new 2wd coming out in a month or two (three weeks ago) and a new 4wd to follow a couple of months after that. I also heard it was a new platform.

They are indeed addressing the fact they dont have a high grip car, i asked them a while back, and they are on the brink of an announcement, they also go on to say MUCH has been learned and developed since the Yatabe protos dominated the A final!

Lee

we are about to drop some big stuff…..‪#‎WeAreAE‬ quote

To me "big stuff" sounds like more than an optional laydown gearbox on the existing B5M chassis but then again speculating about AE releases is one of my favourite hobbies:lol:

Rob

J-Concepts have a S2 bodyshell for the B5M designed for laydown transmittion, so given their links to AE that would be a possibility

I have tried the Shapeways 4 gear laydown transmittion and this works really well and all in cost is £65. The Yokomo motor plate is the most expensive part of this at £25.

On their FB page, AE talk about a milled out chassis for adding weights, a carbon rear tower and the lay down box..! All from the Worlds car, plus some new features..!

Looks like the news we have been waiting for?
https://www.facebook.com/TeamAssocia...608139346864:0
https://twitter.com/team_associated/...94143139811329

I'm expecting a new car to début at this weekends EOS round 4. I wouln't be surprised if AE sent over some of their big guns to run it with Craggy. I expect RedRC.net will be all over it.

Also check here: https://www.teamassociated.com/cars_.../discontinued/
AE now consider the B5M discontinued...

B6?

Yes that doesn't seem to affect the B5M FL which is still available.
The CM and original B5M are discontinued however.

I just wish AE would GET ON WITH IT. All other manufacturers have come up with 3 or 4 gear laydown gearboxes with the exception of probably Kyosho.

I have seen photos on FB today showing clear gearbox cases with a 3 gear letdown setup, shock tower and other bits.

just wish they hurry up. Clearly they have the mould made now, just need to start producing them.

They are working upto it, with shots of the worlds car finally, then development pieces for the B5M. I think they are building up to release of the new car proving its pedigree by showing the development from the red worksop gearbox, worlds car, test pieces and then the final car. EOS is on Friday, I'm there so expect to see it run there.

http://www.insidelinerc.com/off-road...y-coming-soon/

:woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::woot::w oot::woot:

Seems like an age since the last EOS, looking forward to watching the action!
Keep us posted Neal if you can!

Lee

Yup will do, looks to be less busy (less entries) than round 3. Back at the Nurburgring again with some VLN endurance GT race Nordschleife action too.
http://www.nuerburgring.de/en/events...obile/vln.html

It's looking like a great weekend. I head out Thursday morning. :thumbsup:

Have you seen the amount of weight he had in his car? No wonder there are weight slots.
Another AE driver had a shed load of weight at another large race.

Have a great weekend Neal and be sure to bring back some photos of whatever Associated are running..:)

Joona's Redworkshop EOS car? Seeing the slot-in weights on the Worlds car reminded me of that straight away.

Front end now on FB.....!:)
So, now we know what.....(new car)......still don't know when...:lol:

https://youtu.be/scvB-IWcesA

now we know whats on!

https://youtu.be/jsoXMyFoj9w