NEW B44.1 IS OUT!!!
 

woof woof
 

Now I know the B44 is "not pretty" but my word, what a hound this is! Hoepfully a Jconcepts shell will fit - i think they had better stock up!

It's not a hoax is it?

aaargh, my eyes, my eyes :cry:
why did they have to include that shell?!

Me like!

Whoa! Look what the cat dragged in!!! :D

But knowing Associated, it probably works better... those boys don't play around...

But they won't sell more cars with those looks, that's for sure! :p

You'll probably gain a couple of positions just by "mentally disturbing" your competitors! :woot:

I didn't like these shells at first :eh?: but they've grown on me, looks like a stealth bomber :thumbsup:

Very true :lol:

the aerial mount point is a good move imo.
I always found the aerial got caught on the wing or a wheel during a roll when mounted in the original place.

It is a JC shell :p

The JConcepts B44 Hi-Flow shell will fit too if you want something a bit more 'old skool' :)

I want one, just for the shell! :thumbsup:

I think it looks pretty cool actually!
Bradders car looked good with the new shell on..

So will we see you running one of these shells then Rich?

Looks like they copied the PL Bulldog for the B4.1

I'm still waiting for a certain someone to paint the shells I wanted to use at the 2009 Clash last December! So maybe in a couple if years I'll be rocking a Punisher :lol:

I was planning on sticking with the Scoopless next season but after seeing Bradders' car in person I might change my mind, the shell looks really cool up close :)

It's the other way around. The Jconcepts body was out first.

Rich,
I beleive Jason personally loves those cab forward shells. :eh?:

Some call them ugly but I really like the new JC shells. And I like that AE updated the B44!

I think it looks ace :thumbsup:

Love the lid, i only need the Motormount, then i have a B44.1 :)...

JC Punisher is the shit. Lovely. :wub

I believe you've made a grammatical error. I think you meant this:

JC Punisher is shit.
:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Im liking it and bradders` shell did look really nice in the flesh

Certainly seems to be a marmite shell, personally I think it looks great.

B44.1
 

I think the shell looks crackin!! I think i only need the v2 shocks and rear alloy hubs and and i have one!! If it looks as good as the b4.1 then it'll be great. Just finished building mine and will be testing it on Sunday.

No, I meant what I said. :p

Does anyone here know exactly what they changed ? , and yes it look like the PL Bulldog, not pretty, but most likely allowing more cooling to the motor and esc.

can someone please elaborate on this :
" Revised carbon-fiber LiPo-specific chassis provides increased ground clearance " ... I don't mean to Jinx it . but I wouldn't have thought that BS was a part of Associated's Selling points ...

Shell looks fecking lush <3

oops
 

Hi - didnt read the spec! :blush: Get a scoopless on it!:thumbsup:

I didn't like that shell, but as people say the more I see the more I like :thumbsup:

looks the dogs from the side, imho :)

" Revised carbon-fiber LiPo-specific chassis " i get this but not " provides increased ground clearance " :confused:
or is it because of the weight of the cells being lighter it will sit higher "

it looks like the car is more different than just the shell motor mount and shocks

internal ratio b44.1 = 2.6 (b44 = 2.5)
length b44.1= 377 (b44 = 370)
wheelbase b44.1 = 276 (b44= 280)

obviously there will be a redisned chassis no slots etc.

the car looks pretty good though

all we need to know is how much is it and when can we get them.

stu:thumbsup::thumbsup:

At first look doesn't seem different ... lets see...team associated play to win.

New stuff in the car
 

Features

• Revised carbon-fiber LiPo-specific chassis provides increased ground clearance
• New Heavy Duty 3.5mm thick carbon-fiber front shock tower
• Factory Team 0º aluminum rear hubs with oversized outer bearing
• Ball differentials with lightweight outdrives
• Factory Team V2 hard-anodized threaded shock bodies with bleed-screw caps
• V2 slipper assembly with high-rate spring for more consistent slipper clutch adjustments
• Factory Team blue aluminum cam motor mount set
• JConcepts Punisher body with protective chassis undertray included
• CVA joints with pin retainer clips
• Pro-Line M3 Holeshot 2.0 tires, front and rear
• Carbon-fiber battery straps with blue aluminum thumb screws
• Blue titanium turnbuckles
• Complete set of precision ball bearings
• Factory Team blue aluminum servo mounts, shock bushings, shock pivot balls, wheel spacers, and much more!

The only thing that worries me the most is the retail price that is up to $600!!! That is NOT cheap...:(

Well apart from the rear hubs, and thicker front shock tower, and that UGLY shell, doesn't appear to be a lot different from my b44. I was going to get those rear hubs anyway....

Oh well, dont change a good recipe.

Dont understand the chassis comment either, how can a flat piece of carbon have more ground clearance. Otherwise they might have made it slightly narrower to allow for more clearance during roll perhaps!

maybe the front end and rear end changed ,the chassis appears to be the same...
can anyone tell me if the new v2 shocks are good?