Does the b44 suck that much?

[hummer11]

I was looking for a new buggy il really want the b44 for a carbon buggy $300 is good vs $300 for a lazer zx-5 sp. everyone says the b44 breaks too much. if you are and expearinced driver and you drive the cars the same way will they still break?

[GRIFF55]

I built one saturday and my mate raced it today. Took a good few knocks, all in it's stride!! I had a go after the final and it seemed a very nice stable car to drive. For the money it is one hell of an out of the box racer. All i would suggest getting as an option is a front one way.
Hope this helps?

[RogerM]

I've heard it's a rear top deck per run....... LOL ... but only in some peoples hands.

The ZX5-SP is pretty built proof and for my money handles better.

Pay's your money and takes your choice!!!

[hummer11]

exactly where does the uppder deck break. if it is the ball stud cant you get a longer one and put a big washer on wither side?

[frogger]

Despite having a box full of spares I haven't yet broken anything on my B44 (touch wood).

[IceMike]

Originally Posted by RogerM

I've heard it's a rear top deck per run....... LOL ... but only in some peoples hands.

The ZX5-SP is pretty built proof and for my money handles better.

Pay's your money and takes your choice!!!

hes tlkin about me. it breaks round the ballstuds. its the way the carbon fibre is created, it breaks down the reave of it. just rips it clean off. but ya can get stronger ones. the car is great so stable. but i would recomend some of the improvements to the build that ppl are making. such as the front hunge pins. and a front one way.

[DCM]

Originally Posted by frogger

Despite having a box full of spares I haven't yet broken anything on my B44 (touch wood).

thats done it.... heehee

[hummer11]

I dont kno they are the same price.

[Chris Green]

I'd recommend trying out both cars, and see which one you prefer. Most people's views on here are going to be biased one way or another.

I personally would say the B44 would be the better choice.

I believe AE are releasing an improved top-deck to resolve the issues with that, and once that is out, there is very little wrong with the car?

With the support that associated can offer, there is no doubt it will a very successful car this season.

[c0sie]

Rog,

Im a savage..as Wez..or anyone who saw me abuse the B44 at COBRA on Sunday..NOTHING broke..the only problem I had was the rear center driveshaft popped out (how?)..

The B44 is fecking awesome! So awesome that a 1/10th tard like me can abuse it and not have to fix anything

[millzy]

I can second what Chris said, he really did abuse the car and nothing broke on it.....Wes gave it a good hammering as well and the car held up fine.

b44 did look bery good on the track as well.

[c0sie]

Millzy, your marshalling skills were very much appreciated yesterday, thanks!
But yes..the B44 takes a beating

[Lee]

I think its like anything, if you catch it right it will break, i have had some big crashes and the car has driven away and other times if you just land oddly or catch a corner wrong things can break

[hummer11]

well i can go to the track with my xxx-4 and come back with it in one piece. so the b44 cant be any worse than a xxx-4 can it?
if its better i should be ok

im 15 and cant really try both cars. that would be nice though

alot of peaople have b44s at the track and i havent see any breakages

[super__dan]

Originally Posted by Lee

I think its like anything, if you catch it right it will break, i have had some big crashes and the car has driven away and other times if you just land oddly or catch a corner wrong things can break

You've got a B44 now?

[hummer11]

i am selling my xxx-4 to get a b44

[mattym0310]

looks like you've just answeredd your own question then...if a lot of people have them then that is a real plus aswell because it means parts support is better and they can help you with setups or any problems you may have. the only thing is, you dont just buy a car because its strong, you have to like how it drives, if it suits your driving style. steal some1s car next time you race and have a go with it, if you like it then you have your answer right there!

where do you race?
hope this helps

[Lee]

Originally Posted by super__dan

You've got a B44 now?

No Dan, still have the BJ4

I was just saying that sometimes its down to how you catch a pipe or land heavily that can break the car, i have broken stuff on some very slow corners, i have broken more rear wishbones though from landing wrong

[hummer11]

http://www.csrccc.com/csrcforum/
the track is in coral springs FL heres some pics:

http://www.csrccc.com/csrcforum/viewtopic.php?t=840

i helped make it

ome one with a b44 did the big triple and was ok

[RogerM]

hummer I am sure that somebody will let you have a drive of each of the cars so you can assess how they handle. The ZX5-SP and B44 handle VERY differently to each other, one will definately suit you better than the other that is for sure.

I went for a BJ4WE on recomendation without driving one and found it really didn't suit me at all, the result was a lot of wasted money. Only you will be able to tell which is the better car for you ...... just make sure that you drive one of each that has a reasonable set-up on it and nothing extreme that may influence how you like the feel.