Set ups, tips, tricks, whatever you got...... Please!

[Skye]

With regards to building the B44.1 (assuming the thrust balls and hex drivers have turned up today) what nut drivers am I going to need? Im assuming these will be imperial too!?

Can anyone who has built at B44.1 tell me what size imperial nut drivers I am going to need please?

When I built the RB5 I had a metric wrench included, nothing fancy but it did the job. AE dont appear to include anything like this though so guess I will need to go out and buy some imperial nut drivers?

So what sizes should I get please?

Thanks

[tellor]

All of that info should be in the manual on the first page on the left, or behind the front cover

[Skye]

It may be so, but I wanted to get them ordered today while I was at work. If I wait until tonight its another day lost and I am impatient....

Thanks though!

[tellor]

Best advice I can give is download a copy of a B44.1 exploded view and B44.1 manual, they're dead easy to find

That way you can have a copy at all times without having to wait and ask for the possible wrong answer!

[Skye]

Good thinking, I'm on it! Thanks very much!

[gainsy]

It don't tell you in the manual
I use 11/32 for the wheel nuts, 1/4 for shock mount nuts & 3/16 for the others
Hope that helps

[tellor]

Correct, my bad

It's not in the B44.1 manual, but it is in the B44 manual on page 2

Skye, download the B44 manual as well, it may have have other info that you may need such as diff tips and handling etc that may not be in the B44.1

[/tobys]

Originally Posted by Skye

With regards to building the B44.1 (assuming the thrust balls and hex drivers have turned up today) what nut drivers am I going to need? Im assuming these will be imperial too!?

Can anyone who has built at B44.1 tell me what size imperial nut drivers I am going to need please?

When I built the RB5 I had a metric wrench included, nothing fancy but it did the job. AE dont appear to include anything like this though so guess I will need to go out and buy some imperial nut drivers?

So what sizes should I get please?

Thanks

http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73502

[Skye]

Thanks for all the responses, you have been a big help as always! That link would have been perfect, but I ordered some from modelsport when I saw Gainsy' post. Thanks very much though, much appreciated!

[Skye]

Just a quick question for you all, how strong is carbon fibre? I am assuming that as many premium kits choose to use it ahead of aluminium or plastic then it must be fairly good but just wanted the opinions of those who have raced with CF car kits.

My reason for asking is that last night I started screwing everything to my B44.1 chassis and installed the front / rear shock towers. I was surprised at how it felt in the hand, almost like I was working with glass. The front shock tower in particular is fairly thin and incredibly light. It just gives me the impression that it wont take much breaking, but Im guessing if this was the case they wouldnt use it!

So how does CF compare to Alu and Plastic??

[gainsy]

Personally never had a problem with cf, never snapped any but know it has been done, especially to the upper chassis's, there are various ways to make it flex more but that involves cutting parts of the carbon fibre away, there is a thread in the associated section on flexing
The front shock mounts are 3mm thick standard, my car has had a upgrade to 4mm, i agree the 3mm version does feel fragile but should be plenty strong enough really, although the 4mm version on my car does feel really solid & it survived a full speed barrel roll the other day when i was expecting it to disintegrate
My rear one is 4mm as well
I have heard of people glueing 2 together for extra strength but i would think 6mm is a bit much really
Never had alloy shock mounts but i expect the worst you could do to them is bend them, remember breaking plenty of plastic one's
Pics of my shock mounts below, dunno where they came from but i could always ask the guy i got the car off for you

[Skye]

Thanks Gainsy. The 4mm shock mount you have does look like it could take some stick! I will give the standard kit parts a try and see how they go. If I manage to kill it (quite possible ) then I will give you a shout re the 4mm versions.

[/tobys]

B44 front towers go quite often after a big off. The .1 is slightly thicker but it used to be quite a common upgrade to get thicker towers. When I had my B44, I used the Atomic Carbon ones as these were 4mm thick. I have also heard that the alloy tower mounts help reduce breakages (by stiffening everything up). They are AE Factory Team option parts and can be bought from any decent AE retailer - check out places like DMS and MK Racing if you are struggling.

[Skye]

That's top info, thanks very much. I will give the CF kit option a go but will get some spares in ready and waiting just in case....

[Skye]

Bring on the racing, both cars now ready to roll!!

[Skye]

Rb5 Sp2

[gainsy]

Have a great weekend racing

[Skye]

Ok, so now I have both cars built and raring to go I need some track time with them!!

I live in north Northamptonshire, so am 35 mins from Silverstone, 25 mins from Huntingdon, 40 mins from Leicester, 40 mins from Coventry.....

So..... without having to travel the length of the country are there any tracks within say a 90 minute one way trip that I can freely practice on?

Failing that, do any of the midlands tracks have any race meetings on? I would prefer not to race to be honest, simply as I have never driven the B44.1 a yard yet and havent raced for nearly 20 years so am going to be seriously rusty and have no clue on how the car will handle or set ups.

As a result I am thinking racing may just tempt me to push too hard and stack the car!!

But, I am going to have to take the plunge and race soon, I would just prefer a little practice time first!

If there is anywhere suitable then suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

[gainsy]

Providing you have a BRCA licence you can practice here everyday
http://www.hertsnitromodelclub.co.uk/index.php?ID=6
£10 non members

[Gonky]

Members of the Silverstone club (SRCMCC) can practice at the outdoor track pretty much when ever they want as part of the membership. Just park up and take the short walk to the track!