Tech Help, Pre-B4 Buggy Setup

1 I have the Worlds Upgrade for my B3. The Pro-Line wide body rims do not fit on the shaft all the way. I can't get the wheel all the way on so that the pin fits into the wheel so that it will rotate.

The upgrade kit wheels are for CVDs that are 3/16" diameter.

2 I have a team b3 and I have problems with the left side dog bone popping out of the outdrive.

There are several reasons why you could be experiencing this problem.
To much negative camber in the rear wheels.
Improper shimming on the rear axle assembly.
Or you should add a 1/8” limiter to the shock shaft before installing into the barrel of the shock. That will help to decrease overextension of the shocks and arms, part number 6466 retail for $1.50.

3 I wonder if the B2 sport body will fit the B3 chassis?

Yes, they are the same chassis.

4 Do you have plans for a 4WD buggy?

No such plans!

5 Will the B3 tuning guide work for the b2?

The B3 Tuning Guide will work for the B2 with minor differences.

6 Why is the B3 low profile shock towers so great?

The low profile shock towers allow you to use Pro-Line's low-profile Déjà Vu Tu body that was on the winning cars at the IFMAR Worlds.

7 The speed control resistor keeps becoming extremely hot. It will burn you to the touch, and I have not had it connected for more than a minute at a time.

Several possibilities:
The rear end may be bound up (it must spin freely)
The motor may be bad.
You may have too big of a pinion, making the gear ratio too high.
If you run the buggy in grass or deep sand it will cause it to bog down and heat up.
You may have the speed control assembled incorrectly.

8 Spring Rates for the buggy.

Rear:
6481, Black, 1.740 lb.
6480, Green, 1.900 lb.
6478, Silver, 2.100 lb.
7434, Blue, 2.550 lb.
7435, Gold, 2.750 lb.
7436, Red, 3.030 lb.

Front:
8232, Black, 3.200 lb.
6494, Green, 3.500 lb.
6496, Silver, 3.850 lb.

9 Is there a difference between bodies #6133 and #6142?

The only difference between the two bodies is that the #6142 fits the chassis a lot tighter than the #6133. Both bodies will fit on the B3 or B2 cars.

10 How are the bearings cleaned?

When I clean my bearings I place them on the tip of my needle nose pliers and turn them while spraying motor spray in them. This works very well and you don't have to take the shield off of the bearings.

11 My blue ball ends keep breaking.

They are not recommended for off road suspension. Keep your steel ones in the high-load areas.

12 Other than the body are the RC10B3 and RC10T3 essentially the same? If not, what is the main differences?

The B3 and T3 are essentially the same. The only real differences are that the truck has longer suspension arms and bigger shocks and tires. The layout of the two vehicles are the same.

13 Will the B3 arms work on the B2?

Yes, but you have to use the B3 kingpin, caster block, steering block and axle for the front, and rear carrier for the rear.

14 I have the original RC10. Do you still carry parts for it?

We carry many, but not all, parts. See the online catalog.

15 How much longer are the B3 arms than the B2? Do they make much of a difference?

Although the B3 arms are only .150" longer, they do make the car more stable.

16 What's the difference between a B3 and a B2 converted to B3 with the Conversion Kit?

The Conversion Kit has everything you need to convert your B2 to a B3. If your B2 is a bushing version, then your converted B3 will be bushing version. If your B2 has ball bearings and ESC, then those will be used on your converted B3.

17 I was wondering about how, when, and where to use a sway bar on my B3.

Sway bars are used to stabilize a car from excessive chassis roll. A car not using a sway bar on a high traction surface will tend to have a lot of chassis roll, which results in being less responsive. A car using sway bars on a high traction surface will tend to have less chassis roll, making the car more responsive to cornering, at the same time making the car more stable.

Sway bars are generally used on smooth, high traction conditions. If the track is very bumpy, then sway bars are not your best bet. Sway bars on a bumpy track will make your car very difficult to drive.
Knowing when to use a front or rear sway bar is fairly easy. If you are driving on a high traction track and your car wants to oversteer, this is when you would use the front sway bar only. This will stiffen the front during cornering, giving the car consistent steering throughout the corner. If your car is understeering, this is when you would want to try a rear sway bar. The rear sway will keep the rear of the car from rolling, in return, transferring more weight to the front of the car, gaining steering.

The more bumpy a track gets, the more the bars become a disadvantage. Sway bars on bumpy tracks don’t fully allow your suspension to work independently, making your truck or car difficult to drive.

18 What is the difference between the RC10B3 and the RC10B2?

The major difference between the B2 and the B3 is the suspension. The B3 has longer suspension arms, new caster blocks, steering blocks, hub carriers, and front shock tower. The chassis comes equipped for the optional use of front and rear sway bars. With all these parts the car has increased stability, which results in faster, more consistent driving.

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