Avid b44.1 +8mm conversion with pics

[Danny Harrison]

My Avid chassis and +8mm conversion came today and I was very eager to get it installed.

Couple of minor setbacks due to rounded screws, but a quick trip to MB models had me well on my way.

The chassis looks really quality and comes with a pre cut stick on protector for underneath. It also comes with 2 weights that fit nice and low into milled holes, a delrin 3g and a metal 12g I believe.

The +8mm kit comprises of a rear top deck, +8mm dogbone, battery spacers and the b44.2 battery trays and quick release straps.

It all fit together perfectly and Im really happy with the result.

Some pics




I also made a couple of 8mm spacers from an old A arm to move the rear body mount forward. This allowed me to use my b44.1 body for the time being. (spotted a crack in rear shock tower too.... More money needs spending )



I think the body fits reasonably well, I just had to take a little away from the rear so It didnt catch the battery trays.





Lastly I also bought a 26g weight for the rear, this allowed me to keep the overall weight very close to my b44.1 weight (I use the 90g weight between the lipo's). The chassis is 55g heavier than the b44.2 carbon chassis.

So far I'm really happy with the result. Stay tuned for track testing at the Proline challenge this weekend

Thanks to Pdub racing for supplying the kit and a very speedy 3 day delivery time all the way from Ireland. Highly recommended.