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Old 15-10-2009
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Originally Posted by DaveG28 View Post
Guys are there any must have hopups for this car? I've heard mention of plastic chassis, I know the shocks aren't the best, and I know there's brass bits but how much difference does all that stuff make? Eg I guess lead is a messier but effective alternative to all the lovely brass?

Also, any rumours going round of an imminent B5? Just wondered as can't find anywhere in the USA with the B4FT in stock?
- Car is very nearly sorted from the box. You'll need different springs (blue/silver front, silver/grey rear is what I tend to use, running multisurface indoors) and 30 degree caster blocks (short black ballstuds for the steering rack solve the bumpsteer if it bothers you).

- Plastic chassis is included in all new "black box" aka "Cragg" kits.

- Shocks are great.

- Personally speaking I don't use any ballast, having tried a bit here and there with no benefit (but I am still using NiMH).

- No point in buying a B4 abroad as they are very competetively priced in the UK. Mine came in at around £175 posted from M-K Racing.

- No idea about a B5. But I doubt the B4 will become uncompetitive or unsupported overnight.
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