NEW Team Associated B7: The Big Changes and Innovations Explained!

[@KevinTalbotTV]

looking good, got mine on order :)

[@extec101]

Are Kevin going to spank popalong and the other youtubers?

[@Al3xisAE]

@@extec101only if I set it up for him #stigmechanic

[@robertmoore119]

I like that AE decided to use a long arm design for the buggy. The reason why that makes sense to me, and he explained what the effects should are. Is that a longer arm makes the suspension maintain the dialed geometry throughout more of the travel. Whether that is compressing, extending, or leaning.

[@hallbrothersrc3308]

One more thing we forgot to mention.... There are option HRC (High Roll Centre) rear hubs in the kit, allowing for a effectively +4 and +5 rear axle height. Especially useful on carpet to get that rear end rotating!

[@extec101]

Same as xray that got lower mounting point for the pivot pin on rear carpet hubs.

[@FullOnRC]

Thanks for this. Very insightfully. Hopefully I can get mine built before the next Bury meeting.

[@AV-RC]

Can’t wait to get into this build!

[@davidmarchinoski2607]

So awesome mine will be arriving tomm morning.

[@johnymodem1326]

Another great video. Well explained differences. Keep up the great work :)

[@chowettgoes]

Great video and a great looking buggy. Those roll bars are super nice, perhaps a small change compared to others but very pleasing.

[@timmanis2000]

What upgrades would you suggest!!

[@robotboot]

Any thoughts if the d or carpet version is closest to a Astro setup? My Astro set up for the 6.3 is very close to what y’all were running.

[@aidanrc46]

Awesome work ❤

[@Luke-en2tk]

Great video, very informative

[@SeanLewisMedia]

Man I wish there was a 1/10th track near me! I would forsure build one if there was!

[@colestaples2010]

I feel like it’s suited more for carpet tracks or mod class. It’s going to be heavy compared to the b6

[@openone15]

Thank you! Do the C and the D version share the same chassis ?

[@hallbrothersrc3308]

Yes, they both come with the same chassis. 👍

[@bigbuckoramma]

As far as I am aware, the only differences between the two kits, is the front axle width (wider on the Carpet), the slipper pads (yellow vs white), the differentials (ball vs gear), and spring and piston packages. Otherwise, they are, effectively, the same kit. With all of the rear end wheel base adjustment, there isn't really the need for the +3 chassis anymore.

[@bigbuckoramma]

Well as of today (1/30) AE announced the option and spare parts list, and included in those parts is a -4mm chassis. For those times when you need #AllTheSteering I guess.

[@MX-CO]

Can a RC10B5M still be competitive on a clay track?

[@talbotbid011]

Waiting on the JQ "correction" video...😂

[@guest6423]

Race buggy design is so refined (or stale) that even small changes are seen as significant. All the brands are virtually identical, probably because the tracks are homogenous. If there was a variety of surfaces and track designs, brands would have to choose a condition to prioritize, and racers would need to find ways to get their buggies as well as possible overall. If 3 tracks were sandy, 3 were hard-pack and choppy, and 3 tacky, buggy design would matter more. It'd be more interesting.

[@fencer39]

Lame British Astro tracks.....Boring !!

[@MX-CO]

Those carpet tracks may as well just do away with jumps all together. The clay tracks in the Usa have big awesome triples and table tops, step ups ect

[@extec101]

How much different does a b7 drive or feel on track compared to a 6.4?

[@RadiCalRaCer]

Probably non. Improve your skills, not your car

[@extec101]

@@RadiCalRaCer haha im still happy with my xb2-22.

[@rhinusbreedt9772]

I bet significantly different. It's great to have the newest car on the market, but it will not make you a better driver. Drove the LD2 and it felt like wow i can push this car really hard and it corners like nothing else but it didnt change my lap times.. bet if you put effort in with any car to drive better you can reduce your times.

[@Al3xisAE]

It’s quite a bit different, it carries very good corner speed and has a lot of grip. We ran 2.5 rear toe on wet astro and it was ok

[@bigbuckoramma]

Other things worth mentioning... New front Servo Mount, being a one piece plastic unit. The New Battery Hold Down system also has more adjustment fore and aft than the 6.4. Front and rear shock towers are also all new, and narrower than the 6.3/4 gulwing towers. New One Piece Shock Tower Protection on the rear. And a Quick Disconnect front shock tower Cover up front. The underside of the chassis, the forward 3 sets of screws on the gearbox can be removed from the gearbox mount to promote additional flex at the rear of the chassis for grip. The Higher Roll Center Hubs in the rear for the Carpet boys, for more axle height. And finally, some of the parts inter-compatibility with the older 6.X transmission components. That the idler gears are all the same. And the bearing sizes are all the same. And with a axle bone swap to the 69mm 6.3/4 axle with the smaller ball ends, you should still be able to run older 6.3/4 diffs, so things like your MOD Puck Systems should transfer straight across. It would be nice to see this practically shown. Not that i dont believe a World Champion, but i would like to see it with my own eyes all the same.

[@happytrailsrc]

Will the b7 A-arms fit on the b6.4?

[@bigbuckoramma]

No.

[@floridalife7877]

But does it drive significantly better than the 6.4 is the question

[@rhinusbreedt9772]

I have driven all the B6's ..had the B6.4 but went back to the B6.3 with the shorter chassis. Felt all of them were different. Can't wait for the B7.. i bet it will be a significant change. There is too many differences with this new car.

[@Al3xisAE]

It is better yes.

[@kennysilvers-z4x]

nope

[@chrismcginty3687]

Hi were did you get that hoodie from

[@Al3xisAE]

CML Distribution Uk

[@RadiCalRaCer]

Nothing changes. If you believe that. Your car is good for the trashcan within 6 months. Skill is more important than 1mm here 1mm there. That's what every beginner driver falls for. I need the best everything to be good, absolutely untrue

[@Al3xisAE]

The base car even with kit setup is extremely good, so much mid corner grip in loose conditions. Maybe not the straight line drive of the b6.4d but better in every other way

[@kennysilvers-z4x]

Don't like the chassis with plastic hanging over in the back- where you are going to rub it and wear it off. Also, some of the holes for screws are off and don't line up. What a mess

[@williamgambill3922]

After 30 years with associated time to leave .people we are paying for r and d for associated they release new cars to much probably with in a year the will have a b7.1 because they rush to release cars without enough track time on them to make the car great so a car a year seems to be the associated way

[@ProperSkill]

The ball diff is garbage. I destroyed 2 in 6 battery packs.

[@shaynestone541]

Apparently you don’t have the “proper skill” to build and break in a ball diff 🤣

[@danielmiecz909]

5 gears bad I am disappointed should have used a belt

[@Mr.Wednesday.]

I know this is wayyy off topic, but how would one setup and MBX8TR eco for a flat, cut grass track? And if you’re thinking, is this guy for real?? The answer is yes, and I know I’m retarded.

[@jamesmooney7538]

TEAM ASSOCIATED CUSTOMER SERVICE SUCKS!!!!!!!

[@Synic08]

…what..? No. Just quit, theres no customer service from any of them…lol

[@njsardo]

Couldn't disagree more. AE's customer service has been stellar the both times I have reached out to them. They helped me out even when they didn't have to.

[@RoryHollarTURTLERCRACING]

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