let's see your B5M

[spennyy2k]

Here's mine, front tyres are all I had
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss87/spennyy2k_photo/b5m/DSC_0304.jpg (http://s564.photobucket.com/user/spennyy2k_photo/media/b5m/DSC_0304.jpg.html)
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss87/spennyy2k_photo/b5m/DSC_0303.jpg (http://s564.photobucket.com/user/spennyy2k_photo/media/b5m/DSC_0303.jpg.html)http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss87/spennyy2k_photo/b5m/DSC_0302.jpg (http://s564.photobucket.com/user/spennyy2k_photo/media/b5m/DSC_0302.jpg.html)http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss87/spennyy2k_photo/b5m/DSC_0301.jpg (http://s564.photobucket.com/user/spennyy2k_photo/media/b5m/DSC_0301.jpg.html)http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss87/spennyy2k_photo/b5m/DSC_0300.jpg (http://s564.photobucket.com/user/spennyy2k_photo/media/b5m/DSC_0300.jpg.html)

[Aire valley]

Looks good.. how was the build ?.. Are decent diff and thrust balls included or are better, ceramic, ones needed..?

[J77MYF]

65120

This is what mines looking like. Time for some liquid mask!!

[spennyy2k]

Just carbide balls I think... Can't remember off hand

[Jayk]

Not got around to painting the shell yet :wub

[Aire valley]

Very neat job...well done...:thumbsup:

[Jayk]

Thanks, also i ran the sensor wire below the batteries in the channel and stuck a square cut out of carbon fibre fablon type material over that area to cover and protect from wear, it de clutters the wiring a bit.

[def12007]

Can't wait to give it a blast

[discothesnake]

Nice Darren.

[discothesnake]

Not got around to painting the shell yet :wub


Yeah that is a tidy job. Those micro receivers are life savers!

Dave

[Aire valley]

Can't wait to give it a blast

That looks brilliant..:thumbsup: who painted the shell ?
I take it you had to cut down the front wheels to get the tyres to fit..?

[Skelbo]

Can't wait to give it a blast

Looks superb. Nice job.

[def12007]

I painted the shell (extreme-fx) and yep cut the front wheels down to make em slimmer and the tyres are all proline which work fantastic

[SteveP9685]

Built really well the quality has gone up massively from the B4's + Centro conversion. No missing parts for me :thumbsup: I have still got to paint the shell, but will be having a pro painted JC Silencer when they are available in the UK.

[sime46]

Looking great Steve. I think I might need one of these. I'll bet they're like hens teeth now.

[SteveP9685]

LOL.....come on Sime move over to the dark side :woot:

[Aire valley]

Looks good..:thumbsup: where did you get the rear,blue, alloy hinge pin mounts..?

[SteveP9685]

They where from MB Models :)

Steve

[gazhillAE]

Steve
Have you ran it to see how it compares to the c4.2?
Gaz

[SteveP9685]

Not yet Gaz, built it last week whilst away with work and I'm away again next week :( hopefully I will run it next weekend. Just feels a lot more solid than the C4's.....

[mtruckerdave]

Built by southwest rc rob painter
Painted by dan Harding + wiring

[J77MYF]

Mine got dirty at Bury yesterday.

[J77MYF]

Time for some serious cleaning!!

[Aire valley]

Ooer...what a shame for your nice new car..:lol:..... How did it go on the wet astro..?

[J77MYF]

The track was really good. Just a shame I've had to completely strip the car to clean it because the sand was so aggressive and it got everywhere.

[Aire valley]

Sand and bearings...not a good mix..!

[J77MYF]

I've fully rebuilt mine this week and I've switched to the Proline Phantom body and rear wing.

[Aire valley]

That's a nice shell.. Really like the rear styling..:thumbsup:
Car looks cleaner..!

[Fredrik Jarl]

Swedish b5 and b5m
Reedy motors , advanced electronics "black diamond" esc's , sanwa servos, reedy lipos.

[Aire valley]

Very smart....exceptionally neat job.....like the "Gulf" colour scheme..:thumbsup:

[alex97]

I haven't got the wireing how I would like it yet but I think it looks much better than thanking it going across the batterys and is much more pracal.

[Gupz]

The twins :)

[DNC]

Looks good!!
What model savox servo is that???

[K-Brewer]

Looks good!!
What model savox servo is that???

id imagine 1251 or 1252

[alex97]

http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u535/112297/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140615_172622_zpsnhd47zze.jpg (http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/112297/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140615_172622_zpsnhd47zze.jpg.html)

[jimarea51]

WOW!

Looks awsome....

Love the matching tranny...

JIm

[Gupz]

Both have the 1251 servo in them..... One has an LRP flow works esc, the other has the LRP sxx esc and run an 8.5 x20 and 6.5 x12 respectively.... The Orion square battery's are really good too!

I just wish my thumbs could keep up with the cars lol

[OneKiwi]

Heres mine

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c338/simonandhanna/20140731_090706.jpg

[The Dark Knight]

Here's mine, not ran it yet, taking it out for a test run tonight:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10527432_10152521471940210_2424060124511184848_n.j pg?oh=8b4be2526ef3dd8080d48442db0ef5aa&oe=5457B967&__gda__=1413481073_3059a249452bff7cd9c8ffa4e451d25 7

[alex97]

WOW!

Looks awsome....

Love the matching tranny...

JIm

Thanks I'm looking to get a pro shell done soon.

[DNC]

Hey OneKiwi

What front tyres are those???

[alex97]

Just fitted the anti roll bars and alloy steering things.
It also has under battery and servo weights, I also got rid of the body clips for the wing mounts as they never really gripped that well.
http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u535/112297/IMG_20140731_192542_zpssvxnbhby.jpg (http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/112297/media/IMG_20140731_192542_zpssvxnbhby.jpg.html)

[Noob]

Just ordered the alloy hex's as the standard rear ones on mine are showing wear on the inside bit and also some set screws as the inserts are getting sloppy.

This doesnt help:lol:

[Gupz]

Just fitted the anti roll bars and alloy steering things.
It also has under battery and servo weights, I also got rid of the body clips for the wing mounts as they never really gripped that well.
http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u535/112297/IMG_20140731_192542_zpssvxnbhby.jpg (http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/112297/media/IMG_20140731_192542_zpssvxnbhby.jpg.html)

I found that the lightest bar gave the best performance, but the grip roll with any of them was a bit much on new astro. Have you tried them out on the track yet?

On sandy astro at mendip I thought it worked best, but when I was up at Southport, it just tipped over on every corner lol

[K-Brewer]

Guess I should start cleaning mine, second thoughts I'm going to the fridge to get a beer lol

[K-Brewer]

Just ordered the alloy hex's as the standard rear ones on mine are showing wear on the inside bit and also some set screws as the inserts are getting sloppy.

This doesnt help:lol:

What servo are u running at the moment mate

[alex97]

I'm yet to run them, associated did make a mistake in the manual when it comes to roll bar colour. My track doesn't really use new astro or sand, its just astro thrown down and makes a proper off road track that really tests your car. I hope to be going to stofold in a few weeks time as I'm yet to try it on any other track! I might go down herts and give it a good run sometime soon.

[K-Brewer]

I'm yet to run them, associated did make a mistake in the manual when it comes to roll bar colour. My track doesn't really use new astro or sand, its just astro thrown down and makes a proper off road track that really tests your car. I hope to be going to stofold in a few weeks time as I'm yet to try it on any other track! I might go down herts and give it a good run sometime soon.

You won't be dissapointed mate, really happy with mine

[alex97]

I've used the car but still getting my setup right after 5 race meetings. I'm also most there but I hope the roll bars help with the grip roll. How long did you set the ball cups on the uprights?

[Noob]

Same as the one you just got m8 1258tg or something.

[K-Brewer]

I've got a 1252 coming for it now as could do with a little more space to neaten up the wires, got the 1258 in the 4wd now ready for Batley.

[K-Brewer]

I've used the car but still getting my setup right after 5 race meetings. I'm also most there but I hope the roll bars help with the grip roll. How long did you set the ball cups on the uprights?

I've never got used to using roll bars on any of my cars, always found it sharpens things up too much, got the rear camber links set to the longest setting mate

[Noob]

I got the low profile in my b44 but have already shortened the wires on both so now they are the right length i cant bring myself around to swapping them over.
The servo wires are about 5 metres in length, cut them and stick a new plug on :D

[K-Brewer]

I got the low profile in my b44 but have already shortened the wires on both so now they are the right length i cant bring myself around to swapping them over.
The servo wires are about 5 metres in length, cut them and stick a new plug on :D

I'm not good with electrics especially shortening things so I've always got a ton of wiring to deal with lol

[alex97]

I can't stand having to shorten JR leads as the connector are so small. I just cut it to the lenth I want then cut the connector off with about 30mm of wire coming out then solder them together and cover with heat shrink. On all my things I separate the 3 wires then just spin them, I think it looks better and I also shortens the wire.

[crazyken76]

70975

[J77MYF]

Looking good Ken!!

[crazyken76]

Cheers m8

[Cream]

Just picked up myself a second hand B5M

and got my self a shinny new shell by Ndesigns

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Creamuk/RC%20car%20parts/IMG_8884_zpsd56c3688.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Creamuk/media/RC%20car%20parts/IMG_8884_zpsd56c3688.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Creamuk/RC%20car%20parts/IMG_8883_zpsfcd2e9a1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Creamuk/media/RC%20car%20parts/IMG_8883_zpsfcd2e9a1.jpg.html)

[tdi250]

Here is mine with new Proline Phantom shell and wing and new paint!

[Aire valley]

That's rather nice..! Can't make my mind up about the Proline shell...what are the black wheels..?

[tdi250]

The Proline shell is wicked mate. Haven't bothered with the fin part but the wing is awesome quality!

The wheels are Schumacher Cougar items.

[archtech]

b5m phantom body first proper attempt at painting

[ads0021]

73714

Has anyone else tried this layout?

[Dkfream]

Here are a few shots of my B5m
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w665/lf781/EFDD8B8A-6008-412C-BD5C-83F649DFA68E_zpspd9tyzyq.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/lf781/media/EFDD8B8A-6008-412C-BD5C-83F649DFA68E_zpspd9tyzyq.jpg.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w665/lf781/4CA4EE40-BDE9-4616-9540-363CD795F5F9_zpseqm3cjml.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/lf781/media/4CA4EE40-BDE9-4616-9540-363CD795F5F9_zpseqm3cjml.jpg.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w665/lf781/A9A08DDA-D9F9-4C53-A023-571FB0322F0E_zpsnnwnmzwl.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/lf781/media/A9A08DDA-D9F9-4C53-A023-571FB0322F0E_zpsnnwnmzwl.jpg.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w665/lf781/99DF8250-E21C-4D15-B313-419A740AC049_zps2pzqbi54.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/lf781/media/99DF8250-E21C-4D15-B313-419A740AC049_zps2pzqbi54.jpg.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w665/lf781/2BB1A6E9-53E8-45B8-A811-4F66FD84FEDF_zpsokfo1jrl.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/lf781/media/2BB1A6E9-53E8-45B8-A811-4F66FD84FEDF_zpsokfo1jrl.jpg.html)
And my Daughters B5m
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w665/lf781/981A885B-1CD1-48AD-9CCA-7E5756EFD0CB_zpscnwpurjz.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/lf781/media/981A885B-1CD1-48AD-9CCA-7E5756EFD0CB_zpscnwpurjz.jpg.html)
All comments welcome :p

[alex97]

Here are a few shots of my B5m
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w665/lf781/EFDD8B8A-6008-412C-BD5C-83F649DFA68E_zpspd9tyzyq.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/lf781/media/EFDD8B8A-6008-412C-BD5C-83F649DFA68E_zpspd9tyzyq.jpg.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w665/lf781/4CA4EE40-BDE9-4616-9540-363CD795F5F9_zpseqm3cjml.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/lf781/media/4CA4EE40-BDE9-4616-9540-363CD795F5F9_zpseqm3cjml.jpg.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w665/lf781/A9A08DDA-D9F9-4C53-A023-571FB0322F0E_zpsnnwnmzwl.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/lf781/media/A9A08DDA-D9F9-4C53-A023-571FB0322F0E_zpsnnwnmzwl.jpg.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w665/lf781/99DF8250-E21C-4D15-B313-419A740AC049_zps2pzqbi54.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/lf781/media/99DF8250-E21C-4D15-B313-419A740AC049_zps2pzqbi54.jpg.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w665/lf781/2BB1A6E9-53E8-45B8-A811-4F66FD84FEDF_zpsokfo1jrl.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/lf781/media/2BB1A6E9-53E8-45B8-A811-4F66FD84FEDF_zpsokfo1jrl.jpg.html)
And my Daughters B5m
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w665/lf781/981A885B-1CD1-48AD-9CCA-7E5756EFD0CB_zpscnwpurjz.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/lf781/media/981A885B-1CD1-48AD-9CCA-7E5756EFD0CB_zpscnwpurjz.jpg.html)
All comments welcome :p


Looks great. How you finding the cf chassis?

[Aire valley]

Excellent looking cars..:thumbsup:
Where did you get the front shock tower protector..?

[K-Brewer]

Excellent looking cars..:thumbsup:
Where did you get the front shock tower protector..?

he made it himself mate

[Dkfream]

Yes kev is correct it's made from an old rear wing and the carbon chassis gives a lot of flex and does make the car feel a little less positive, the kit b5m is very sharp to react and this conversion makes it a little more wallowy and will pick a front inside wheel up in the corners but still getting used to it as only ran it a few times and sure I will get used to it lol

[olied]

I wont show you the mess under the shell :)

[alex97]

Yes kev is correct it's made from an old rear wing and the carbon chassis gives a lot of flex and does make the car feel a little less positive, the kit b5m is very sharp to react and this conversion makes it a little more wallowy and will pick a front inside wheel up in the corners but still getting used to it as only ran it a few times and sure I will get used to it lol


Where did you get the shell from?

[Dkfream]

It's a Sweep Design shell by Muzzle, I found it on eBay but certain it's an American company, first and last one I have ever seen on eBay

[Dkfream]

Sweepracing.com

[ringa]

Here's mine.... :D

[Noob]

It's a good looking shell, I may need to take a look Friday im looking for a new one myself :D

[alex97]

http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u535/112297/IMAG0685_zpsvggfossx.jpg (http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/112297/media/IMAG0685_zpsvggfossx.jpg.html)

My b5m with a fresh shell.

[D4VEB]

Mine and my daughters B5's :thumbsup:

[Gupz]

Here's mine with the 3 gear installed :)

[Aire valley]

Looks nice...:)....can't see the gearbox though..!
Did you modify the existing bodyshell or is a completely new one necessary..?

[Gupz]

Yeah, the pic came out a bit dark.... It's a shell that was cut for the 4 gear, but just modified to fit the other way.

The problem is that the rear of the shell is too high for the gearbox. Other than that, it fits fine.

I'll get a new one and cut it for the three gear, but for now this one will do :)

[pddiggy]

76886

76887

76888

76889

[Aire valley]

Are you noticing a difference with the new gearbox..? Pro,s and con,s.?

[The Dark Knight]

I'm not an expert but I think the car is more stable and jumps better.

What surface do you race on?

Car looks great btw

[G-Kenny]

My first off road car in over 10 years and my first ever 2WD, I'm a touring car racer at heart.
Pretty standard, a few option parts and painted by myself.
Cant wait to try it now ;)

http://s1.postimg.org/jfatngcy6/IMG_1340_JPG_2.jpg

[Nick.W]

My B5M

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/HigginsRST/46CF87BF-5951-46D5-99F5-301FC008BB20_zpsz2azejb8.jpg (http://s138.photobucket.com/user/HigginsRST/media/46CF87BF-5951-46D5-99F5-301FC008BB20_zpsz2azejb8.jpg.html)

With J concepts titanium turnbuckles and MIP puck system just fitted.

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/HigginsRST/04A1C132-2D09-4B59-9858-723A0DB85D1F_zpsghhb0a7i.jpg (http://s138.photobucket.com/user/HigginsRST/media/04A1C132-2D09-4B59-9858-723A0DB85D1F_zpsghhb0a7i.jpg.html)

Maybe for sale soon to get a Yokomo to go with my BMax4 lll

[mes]

My B5M low rider sitting on the bench at yesterday's NORC race at the Intermodellbau hobby show. Worked great for me, so quick between the driver errors! :thumbsup:

[Aire valley]

Wow.....:woot: that looks different..:thumbsup:

[richm]

and your gearbox looks so clean. mine was grubby before i had finished putting it together.
note to anyone else who gets one, wash your hands properly every time you want to touch the low rider gearbox as it picks up dirt amazingly easily.
am very very pleased with mine though.

[Origineelreclamebord]

and your gearbox looks so clean. mine was grubby before i had finished putting it together.
note to anyone else who gets one, wash your hands properly every time you want to touch the low rider gearbox as it picks up dirt amazingly easily.
am very very pleased with mine though.

Two solutions:

1. Use clear lacquer/automotive spray paint before you stain it - it'll keep the dirt out of the pores.
2. If it's already dirty, use a black permanent marker - the porous outside surface will soak up everything you put on there, so it's easy to colour :thumbsup:

[richm]

Thanks Paul.
I should have painted it first, but was too keen to get it installed.
I may colour it in, but quite like it in white.

[mes]

Trust me, it is not as clean as it looks on the picture. Using Dryfluid instead of black grease helped a bit, though. ;)

[HeavyD99]

Anyone know off hand if the Low Rider transmission uses the 5x10 bearings on the top shaft or the larger 6x12?

[richm]

6x12

[The Dark Knight]

My Team Associated B5M Lite, that's as much of the buggy as I can assemble just now. I still need: wheels, tyres, inserts & an esc but they'll have to wait for now. Servo is on the way :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11188362_10153182060475210_3373682306355523006_n.j pg?oh=f40ca30194a5499fbe04cab8f6a30252&oe=55BEEA65&__gda__=1440851226_375c09bfc0e9199c66d31a87f481ddc 4

[K-Brewer]

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w500/Brewskie24/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0668.jpg (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Brewskie24/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0668.jpg.html)

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w500/Brewskie24/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0666.jpg (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Brewskie24/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0666.jpg.html)

[StwBald]

You manage the soldering Kev..??

[K-Brewer]

You manage the soldering Kev..??

Wire to wire im cool with but wire to speedo u can forget it, thats why theres a reventon r in there, jobs already done lol

[Gupz]

Mine with the new 3 gear Lowrider conversion.

81043

81044

[xfactor]

Looks cracking, what is the price of the low rider kit.

[Gupz]

The whole kit was 125 Euros.

[Jez]

my factory lite.build and installation by Peter Moss @ proracing.paint by G Kenny.

[pddiggy]

My new JConcepts Finisher B5M shell. Paint job by Karam Jagdev

[Ashlandchris]

My new JConcepts Finisher B5M shell. Paint job by Karam Jagdev

Looking good Paul. Hope to see it in the flesh tomorrow?

[Craigmase]

Here's mine

http://1drv.ms/1hmQeFi

[Gupz]

Here's mine

http://1drv.ms/1hmQeFi

Looks sweet! How's it going with the cf chassis/lowrider together?

[Craigmase]

Couple of months now. The car is great in high grip conditions but really struggled at the Kendal Regional with rear grip. If the track has been damp or slightly wet BB whites normally do the trick. I think a combination of not having BB blue tyres to try and the fact my gear diff had little to no oil in it make the rear of my car rear unpredictable. I've gone and bought a 40g lipo weight to help plant the car more in wet conditions.

Looks sweet! How's it going with the cf chassis/lowrider together?

[OneKiwi]

Here's my lite

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c338/simonandhanna/IMG_20150810_075305_1.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c338/simonandhanna/IMG_20150808_094903.jpg

And another shell I did for a mate

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c338/simonandhanna/IMG_20150806_183623.jpg

Kiwipaint on Facebook

[Flauschi215]

My B5M with Yokomo Yz-2 Gearbox ;)
http://site.petitrc.com/setup/associated/setupb5/B5MLR_MarcelSchmidt_Berlin20151101/2015_11_01_Berlin_Trophy_1_Lauf-4074.jpg
http://site.petitrc.com/setup/associated/setupb5/B5MLR_MarcelSchmidt_Berlin20151101/2015_11_01_Berlin_Trophy_1_Lauf-4077.jpg

more Pctures at http://site.petitrc.com/setup/associated/setupb5/B5MLR_MarcelSchmidt_Berlin20151101/

[5tone]

my new B5M CE :

http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/27723820160114150207.jpg