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16-05-2013
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Avid b44.1 +8mm conversion with pics
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. 
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20-05-2013
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First outing
Run the car at the Proline challenge this weekend. On the clay the car felt really balanced, jumped well and felt really predictable. If the car got out of shape in a fast bend or the rear end broke away it was also very forgiving. It allowed me to have clean and consistent runs while pushing the car quite hard.
Qualified 12th and finished 5th in the B. Much better than expected I got chance to have a practice on the astro too, where I'm much more familiar with the track and surface. This is where I really noticed the difference the chassis had made. Here I could push much harder and carry a lot more speed through sweepers with confidence in what the car would do. The steering felt precise and nimble on the high grip astro and the car felt really safe and predictable. It was a pleasure to jump it too. Massive difference here in handling and in the confidence the car gave me. Put 2 packs through the car on the astro and its never felt so good, I honestly feel like I'm driving a new car, best money I've spent on it. For a b44.1 upgrade you wont be disappointed. Any b44.2 users tried it?
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20-05-2013
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Would be interested to see how it feels compared to mine. Can we swap for a few laps to compare? Well done on the dirt bud!
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20-05-2013
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20-05-2013
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Thought it would be rude to not include some action photo's!
Credits go to George Land from Horizon Hobbies UK. Thank you.  My car just wanted to fly flat everywhere, watching some of my friends struggle in the jumps, I felt like I was cheating   The car was awesome in the air and landings were also super smooth allowing me to get straight back on the throttle.  It was also really composed and easy to drive in the infield, allowing me to drive fast, while well within my abilities. *   Still got a smile on my face after an awesome weekend. Hats off to the RHR crew for a really well run meeting. Loved the rolling starts and bump ups too. Roll on invernational! Thanks again to Mick B at P-dub racing for supplying the kit. http://www.oople.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=195
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