B44.1 build tips info etc

[jamiew]

Got my new b44.1 from je spares thanks to my wife for xmas

Just before i satart to build anything i should look out for or do before i start????

See some people are running ghea pistons etc????

Got a new speed passion speedo and v3 motor to install 2.

What about weight where will i put it or what to buy

Any help or tips will be greatly appreciated as im new to this buggy and want to get the most from it.

Thought there would have been more exitment for this buggy not really much about it out there

cheers
jamie

[markwilliamson2001]

Top tips...
1) seal the carbon fibre chassis and shock tower edges...i put a thread about sealing carbon fibre in the general car chat topic. there are some tips in there..

2) if your running lipos, get some lead around the lipos. A nice neat way is using a rudebits brass or stainless lipo retainer tray...or just slap some stick on lead between the lipo cells.

3) build the diffs almost as per instructions...just clean all parts using brake cleaner, white spirit or a degreaser of some sort. You can lightly sand the diff rings with some very fine 500 grit wet and dry to help them not slip as much

4) green slime the shock seals during the build.

5) try my starting setup in the setups section on arn0s link in the team associated section. If you cant find this, i can help you out

6) tap out the threads in any plastic parts using a 4-40 tap and tap handle. This will reduce the chances of stripping threads in plastic.

Hope this helps.

[spiro]

Originally Posted by markwilliamson2001

tap out the threads in any plastic parts using a 4-40 tap and tap handle.

Good tip, know any webshops that stock these?

-S-

[markwilliamson2001]

I got mine off ebay...or try modelfixings.co.uk

Cheers
Mark

[spiro]

Originally Posted by markwilliamson2001

I got mine off ebay...or try modelfixings.co.uk

Cheers
Mark

Thanks, I see that modelfixings have these in stock.