TC to 4wd off-road - Page 2

Col · #21 27-01-2008

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Originally Posted by greeny

... this was because afta one full race day i could not get to grips with it...

No disrespect intended, but if you can't get to grips with the xxx-cr, then 2wd is probably not for you as it's probably the most neutral 2wd car that I've driven. Maybe a cheap 4wd is the way to go

big air · #22 28-01-2008

lmfao

RogerM · #23 28-01-2008

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Originally Posted by Lee

So if this has the best of both cars, why did woody go back to a b4

You'll have to ask Stu yourself but from my conversations with him it wasn't that he didn't like the car but other influences that gave rise to his switch back.

Lee · #24 28-01-2008

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Originally Posted by big air

Totally agree mate

puts gear up for sale then doesn't know if he wants to sell it

then wants to sell up and try off road "AGAIN"

i dont think he knows what he wants ,
just ignore him, if im right he kicked up a right fuss on this forum 6 months ago whan he got he's x10 and used it twice. Must have that spasm again!!!
is this "KYOSHO GREGG's PASTY's Brother

Boys please remember this lad is only 15/16, i still dont know what i want and im 25

telboy · #25 28-01-2008

Yep, don't want to be discouraging him.

Personally, I went from TC last year to 2wd and found it difficult (but then did go straight into the indoor regionals on pollished floor) but outdoors I found it easier to drive than the TC.
I also ran the RB5 and found it a very good car. Stu moved from that chassis because they wouldn't give the UK the support it needed. The car made the A final in a national last year don't forget, so can't be that bad. And I can't remember breaking anything either.

greeny · #26 29-01-2008

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Originally Posted by telboy

Yep, don't want to be discouraging him.

Personally, I went from TC last year to 2wd and found it difficult (but then did go straight into the indoor regionals on pollished floor) but outdoors I found it easier to drive than the TC.
I also ran the RB5 and found it a very good car. Stu moved from that chassis because they wouldn't give the UK the support it needed. The car made the A final in a national last year don't forget, so can't be that bad. And I can't remember breaking anything either.

Sounds awesome telboy... did u go to 2wd mod or a slower motor?

because atm im running stock tc and was wondering if i change to 2wd with mod its going to be to many things at once to adapt to.

i think if i get a 2wd it will be the rb5!!

ive just gotta ask the perants for permission to sell my TC stuff then i can go to the RB5... no gurantee yet but... i reli would like to change!!

thanks jordan

telboy · #27 29-01-2008

I went from stock TC to 2wd with a 19t. got used to it then went for a mild mod, 17t or something similar.
Then after doing the indoors last year (4-5 meetings) I then went mental and put a 8x2 in before going to a 10x2. I found the 10x2 fine and easily controlable on grass.

greeny · #28 29-01-2008

awesome... thanks for the advice.

jordan

RogerM · #29 29-01-2008

I'd say if your going for a 2wd from TC the best options are the XXX-CR and the RB5 as both are a lot more stable than the B4 (thus easier to drive initially). Obviously I'm going to say the RB5 has the edge overall ....... and they tend to be cheap 2nd hand too.

Mike Hudson · #30 30-01-2008

B4 factory team

telboy · #31 30-01-2008

Now, you see, I had the B4, but prefered the RB5. It just felt a little friendlier.

Mike Hudson · #32 30-01-2008

I used to have a B4FT and it was very friendly to me

until i converted to an X6

greeny · #33 30-01-2008

hi all, just wondered...

is the B4 team any good?

ino it isnt graphite and doesnt has threaded shocks or anything... but for £35 less is it worth it?

thanks jordan

Mike Hudson · #34 30-01-2008

Both the factory team b4 and team version now have a plastic chassis as they are much nicer to drive with them, with a the graphite chassis the car was very twitchy and difficult to drive so the change to plastic chassis is great

for the extra £35 or so it is well worth getting the FT B4 with the better shosk shafts and bearings etc. also the ti turnbuckles as i used to bend the steel ones from the team version quite easily and never had a problem with the ti's from the FT B4, also the front alloy hinge pin brace you get with the FT b4 is a must! toughens the up alot compared to the plastic one you get with the team version, for the extra stuff you get with the FT B4 it is very worth it!

With the team version you would probably find yourself buying some of the FT upgrades which would most likely end up costing you alot more than the extra £35 for all the upgrades the FT car has.
Hope this helps

Mike

greeny · #35 30-01-2008

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Originally Posted by Mike Hudson

Both the factory team b4 and team version now have a plastic chassis as they are much nicer to drive with them, with a the graphite chassis the car was very twitchy and difficult to drive so the change to plastic chassis is great

for the extra £35 or so it is well worth getting the FT B4 with the better shosk shafts and bearings etc. also the ti turnbuckles as i used to bend the steel ones from the team version quite easily and never had a problem with the ti's from the FT B4, also the front alloy hinge pin brace you get with the FT b4 is a must! toughens the up alot compared to the plastic one you get with the team version, for the extra stuff you get with the FT B4 it is very worth it!

With the team version you would probably find yourself buying some of the FT upgrades which would most likely end up costing you alot more than the extra £35 for all the upgrades the FT car has.
Hope this helps

Mike

thanks for that... the reason i ask is because i can only get about £200 for my touring car stuff... and i need to get a rolling chassis, few spares and wheels and tires for this.

what spares does the B4 FT need?

list the mian ones... because the less spares i buy the more chance of me getting a B4 FT it is.

because a b4 ft is £159.99 then i need springs,spares, wheels and tires and it comes to over £200

where as the rb5 i can just make £200 because the RB5 is £150

and the B4 TEAM is £124.99 and i get get spares springs and wheels and tires for about £200

i need some serious help LOL... its reli hard to choose... although i could get a second hand B4 FT... but tbh i would'nt mind a knew one...

but if i could get a B4 FT in perfect condition with spares then i would be well away!

thanks jordan

matt · #36 30-01-2008

Front Spring, Silver, Blue
Rear Springs, Silver
Spares
Front wish bones
Front shock tower
Rear wish bones
Rear wing mounts
For the extra 9.99 i really would go for the B4 as the amount of help with set ups and track side surport will be alot better.
Go for the FT as the front brace, steering bearings and HD servo saver spring that you would need for the team would put it at the same price as the FT, and you get the better shocks and bits with it.

Mike Hudson · #37 30-01-2008

Basic spares i would go for are
front wishbones £5-pair
front bulkhead £2.50
front shock tower £5?
front hubs couple of quid
and front springs- silver and blues, rear silvers

don't buy carbon spares either like the wishbones and stuff, the plastics ones are cheaper and better me thinks, i've never broken a rear wishbone but i've broken every front carbon wishbone i ever had-about 10

and only broken 2 plastic ones, the track side support for this car is fantastic, never seen anyone who hasn't been able to get any help or advise with anything for this car
RB5 shocks are unreliable, the ae threaded shocks are simple but fantastic when built correctly

greeny · #38 30-01-2008

i see... are the springs u told me... ones i need for grass?

thanks jordan

Mike Hudson · #39 30-01-2008

yeah indoors or outdoors the one of the reasons the b4 is so successfull as it has a very similar setup for all tracks (silver fronts are better outdoors than blue fronts in most cases) oh and shockoil 40wt in front and 30wt in rear is usually what most people run

matt · #40 30-01-2008

Yer Forgot to put that down about the plastic parts.