44.2 and 4.2 for beginners advice

[Tobamory]

Im running both Schumacher and Associated 4wd and 2wd cars, I just wanted to get some advice on the HOP Ups for the 4.2 and 44.2 that you guys would see a benefit from the stock car.

Ive slowly doing the K1 and KR but as ive found these 2 require some tweaking before there perfect, I find the associated drives good out the box, but wanted a steer on what if any upgrades you guys would have on a stock car to get the best from it.

I may at some point go C4.2 but that's along way off.

thanks in advance

P.S Also whats a good body option over the standard that makes it look good, would you guys go proline or Jc Concepts or other ?

[Big G]

Proline Bulldog PL3395-00 is a great looking body for the B44.2

AS9783 FT Front Tower Mount, aluminum is a good option part as it strengthens the front of the car up helping to reduce DNF's from heavy front end crashes.

[Danny Harrison]

The j concepts steering assembly made a big difference for me, making the steering feel more precise.

I also added an alloy front bulkhead. Seem to have broke fewer a arms with that fitted and they have less back to front movement too.

Lowered wing mount and alloy front n rear shock mounts certainly look nice too. Havnt really noticed and difference to handling though.

Ceramic diff balls id certainly use, with extra shims in diffs too.

[AfroP]

Originally Posted by Danny Harrison

The j concepts steering assembly made a big difference for me, making the steering feel more precise.

I also added an alloy front bulkhead. Seem to have broke fewer a arms with that fitted and they have less back to front movement too.

Lowered wing mount and alloy front n rear shock mounts certainly look nice too. Havnt really noticed and difference to handling though.

Ceramic diff balls id certainly use, with extra shims in diffs too.

whats the extra shims in the diffs all about?
have seen this mentioned in a few different threads but no idea really what its all about
Is it "required" out the box? or only if you run ceramic balls?

[Mike Parker]

Originally Posted by AfroP

whats the extra shims in the diffs all about?
have seen this mentioned in a few different threads but no idea really what its all about
Is it "required" out the box? or only if you run ceramic balls?

Yeah it's to shim up the diffs on the outdrives to eliminate play, it helps prolong the life of the crown & pinion gears

I've run a near enough standard 44.1 for the past few years Rob, barring a few tuning options the only other thing I did straight away was replace the diff & thrust balls with ceramic.

Like Danny has said, the Jconcepts bellcrank set makes a difference and eliminates a lot of the play in the steering.

[Danny Harrison]

Originally Posted by AfroP

whats the extra shims in the diffs all about?
have seen this mentioned in a few different threads but no idea really what its all about
Is it "required" out the box? or only if you run ceramic balls?

From advice and trial and error. Extra shims on the gear side meshes the gears a bit tighter. Result is they dont get damaged as easily. I shim normally but use 6-7 on the outside of the gear. Havnt killed a diff gear since doing this.

Id do it out the box yes.

[AfroP]

Originally Posted by Danny Harrison

From advice and trial and error. Extra shims on the gear side meshes the gears a bit tighter. Result is they dont get damaged as easily. I shim normally but use 6-7 on the outside of the gear. Havnt killed a diff gear since doing this.

Id do it out the box yes.

thanks for the info guys :-D

what shims are required?
are they a standard associated part or will any kind do?