Will AE make a new buggy soon?

Elliott Hopkins · #1 21-05-2007

(I know this is vaguely related to the other thread, but I typed this out this morning and think it's sufficiently different to warrant a new thread)

I hate to be the one to ask such a lame question but are there any signs of a development of the B4 chassis on the horizon? Either a B5 or a 'CR' style development of the B4?

Have we reached a plateau in terms of 2WD development? Also, would this be caused by Thunder Tiger taking over AE and Horizon buying Losi and concentrating on RTRs as I have cynically heard suggested elsewhere? Kyosho fans are now free to suggest that 2WD development isn't dead. Is it development or is it an homage to other chassis?

As parts for my 'old' car are rarely coming out the AE factory, I thought I'd get one of these B4 things. They are uglier and don't look as good on the track, but they handle better and might gloss over my novice level driving skills.

Elliott.

BenG · #2 21-05-2007

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Originally Posted by Elliott Hopkins

(I know this is vaguely related to the other thread, but I typed this out this morning and think it's sufficiently different to warrant a new thread)

I hate to be the one to ask such a lame question but are there any signs of a development of the B4 chassis on the horizon? Either a B5 or a 'CR' style development of the B4?

Have we reached a plateau in terms of 2WD development? Also, would this be caused by Thunder Tiger taking over AE and Horizon buying Losi and concentrating on RTRs as I have cynically heard suggested elsewhere? Kyosho fans are now free to suggest that 2WD development isn't dead. Is it development or is it an homage to other chassis?

As parts for my 'old' car are rarely coming out the AE factory, I thought I'd get one of these B4 things. They are uglier and don't look as good on the track, but they handle better and might gloss over my novice level driving skills.

Elliott.

I think they are working on the B5 at the minute, so my LHS owner told me

Nick Goodall · #3 21-05-2007

Hey Elliott,

How you doing?

I raced my B4 yesterday and loved it, turns in so much better and just feels so much more nimble and responsive compared to the B3 so i don't think you'd regret it at all.

To be honest, even if a B5 came out tomorrow there will be no shortage of B4 bits for a good 3/4 years so you'd still get your moneys worth out of the car, and they can be had very cheap now. I would expect there will be some development parts at the Worlds this year, in the past they've usually turned up with slightly revised shock towers and other geometry changes but i "doubt" there will be a whole new car yet - although i could be wrong.

I picked up my B4 for £40 and have only had to spend a few ££ on getting it race ready.

The other benefit of course is that trackside if you do break something i'd say there's a 99% chance that someone there will be able to help you, whereas like yourself i was finding that the B3 was just getting to that point where some bits would simply not be available.........

Give me a shout if you want to discuss it more, but i don't think you'd regret going down the B4 route whatever happens in the next couple of years......

andy05 · #4 21-05-2007

I read somewhere that the B4 is the first production car to win back to back worlds in standard form.I wouldnt bet against it making it 3

ashleyb4 · #5 21-05-2007

The b4 rules. why change it yet the bk2 coldnt beat it then losi bought out the CR which still cant beat it. There is no 2wd car on the market today that is better than the B4.

A

bigred5765 · #6 21-05-2007

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Originally Posted by Ashley

The b4 rules. why change it yet the bk2 couldn't beat it then Losi bought out the CR which still cant beat it. There is no 2wd car on the market today that is better than the B4.

A

ash what won the euros 2wd last year, it wasn't a b4
Cr can and does quiet often
ASH YOUR WRONG AGAIN MOWWHAAAAAAAAA

_sleigh_ · #7 21-05-2007

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Originally Posted by ashleyb4

The b4 rules. why change it yet the bk2 coldnt beat it then losi bought out the CR which still cant beat it. There is no 2wd car on the market today that is better than the B4.

A

You must have been looking the other way on Sunday, as my CR didn't just beat 1 B4, it beat 9 of them in the A.

jimmy · #8 21-05-2007

You can't pass off your godly driving as proof of anything sleigh!

Elliott Hopkins · #9 22-05-2007

Hello Nick.

I'm good, thanks for asking.

Thanks for the reply. I don't have a lot to add except, we're thinknig on the same lines. If the AE sponosored drivers don't have radically new parts, then a new or updated car will be a long way off.

So 2wd is sorted? What about a 4wd for you Nick?

Elliott.

Chris Doughty · #10 22-05-2007

I think the fact its 9v1 in your race Phil, and I believe also the Euros shows the strength of the CAR.

we all know people can drive out of their skin to grab a win, but just look at the amount of B4's raced and the amount of B4's filling the A places shows how well the car works for EVERY driver

BenG · #11 22-05-2007

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Originally Posted by DoughtyUK.net

I think the fact its 9v1 in your race Phil, and I believe also the Euros shows the strength of the CAR.

we all know people can drive out of their skin to grab a win, but just look at the amount of B4's raced and the amount of B4's filling the A places shows how well the car works for EVERY driver

Good point.

Everyone has a B4.

I like the B4 as it suits everyone from no0bette, to pro driver (Like Mr D).

This car rocks.

_sleigh_ · #12 22-05-2007

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Originally Posted by DoughtyUK.net

I think the fact its 9v1 in your race Phil, and I believe also the Euros shows the strength of the CAR.

we all know people can drive out of their skin to grab a win, but just look at the amount of B4's raced and the amount of B4's filling the A places shows how well the car works for EVERY driver

Chris, you've just shattered all my hopes and dreams for future success

millzy · #13 22-05-2007

Phil, didnt Stan beat you with his b4 in leg 2?

I dont think AE will have a new b4 this year, the b4 is working in the us and uk there are a few new parts around but nothing huge.

Chris Doughty · #14 22-05-2007

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Originally Posted by _sleigh_

Chris, you've just shattered all my hopes and dreams for future success

always happy to help Phil

trekkerkk · #15 22-05-2007

what new parts

trekkker

millzy · #16 22-05-2007

well there is the white pads, plastic top shaft gear with alloy shaft blue shock bushings and other little things i think the pads and the top shaft are they one none cosmetic things i can think of

RLGfx · #17 22-05-2007

it's probably a way off yet, as they've been working on 2 big projects recently, namely the TC5 and the RC8B, both of which feature lots of carbon fibre... so lets hope the B5 will too!

Chris Doughty · #18 22-05-2007

I would be suprised if they don't end up with a truggy version of the RC8 too.

millzy · #19 22-05-2007

if they did a new b4 they would have a new t4 as well so thats 2 extra project on top of the 3 they have going

ashleyb4 · #20 22-05-2007

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Originally Posted by _sleigh_

You must have been looking the other way on Sunday, as my CR didn't just beat 1 B4, it beat 9 of them in the A.

I dont pay attension alot.

A