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chokoboy
05-04-2009, 08:22 PM
I just bought a brand new/never run B44 here on oople i also have a MID44 conversion kit that i got for a good price!
My question is should i leave it as a standard B44 or should i convert it into a MID44?
Is there any notable difference between the B44 and the MID44?

GRIFF55
05-04-2009, 08:25 PM
best bloke to ask would be belsten, as he has ran both. I'm guessing the mid44 will have more steering as the weight is further forward.

Belsten
06-04-2009, 07:48 AM
I just bought a brand new/never run B44 here on oople i also have a MID44 conversion kit that i got for a good price!
My question is should i leave it as a standard B44 or should i convert it into a MID44?
Is there any notable difference between the B44 and the MID44?

I would suggest you try both to see which suits your driving style best
There is a fairly large notable difference between them. There is a lot more steering with the Mid44 and I found I ran generally heavier shock oil all round compared to the standard B44. Also on high traction tracks, no rear roll bar but ran the silver front bar
I hope that helps

zaquiz
06-04-2009, 09:19 AM
Correct me if I am wrong, but with lipos in a B44 (without adding on weight), it should feel more like a Mid44 with NiMH, since the centre of gravity is put forward. Am I correct?

I am currently running my B44 with Intellect 4200 Lipo (230g) plus 35g. It feels different from before, but still fast. I understand that the feeling would be similar to the Mid44 with nimh, with the CEG closer to the front.

With a Mid44, with Lipos, the CEG is maybe way too close to the front, resulting in less rear traction?

Belsten
06-04-2009, 09:43 AM
depends where you are mounting the additional weight really but yes would give a similair feel

Oliv996
06-04-2009, 11:44 AM
Correct me if I am wrong, but with lipos in a B44 (without adding on weight), it should feel more like a Mid44 with NiMH, since the centre of gravity is put forward. Am I correct?

I am currently running my B44 with Intellect 4200 Lipo (230g) plus 35g. It feels different from before, but still fast. I understand that the feeling would be similar to the Mid44 with nimh, with the CEG closer to the front.

With a Mid44, with Lipos, the CEG is maybe way too close to the front, resulting in less rear traction?

Totally agree. You have understood the meaning of MiD44 concept ;)

zaquiz
06-04-2009, 02:57 PM
Oliver, are you coming to the Euros in Spain (warm up as well)?