Just picked up an Associated B74.2D! So excited!

[ferrebee88]

I was at my LHS this morning and they offered to me for $429 since the new one is coming out. I said heck yes I'll take it! I am a casual clay track driver, so I have no need for the new B84 @$620. I am looking forward to this build!

 

[DavidB1126]

You'll love it! For an average joe fun club racer no need to have the latest and greatest model and tech. I still get mid A main positions with my 74.1 in normal club racing.

 

[ferrebee88]

You'll love it! For an average joe fun club racer no need to have the latest and greatest model and tech. I still get mid A main positions with my 74.1 in normal club racing.

I have a Hobbywing XR10 Pro in my bin that I plan on putting in it. I also have a spare Reedy Sonic 8.5t motor, but I am contemplating getting a 13.5t to start with. Any thoughts there?

 

[DavidB1126]

If your track does 13.5 class it would be best to get 13.5. Imo 13.5 is plenty power for a 4wd but if you got an 8.5 and wanna save money it is do-able, if your track allows both mod and stock at the same time which mine does for normal club racing, just make sure you have a fan for that motor. XR10 Pro can handle both 8.5 and 13.5 just fine.

 

[CertifiedMike]

Yup! Build it for your track/class. It should be great with a 13.5!

 

[ferrebee88]

They have a stock class and a mod class. I'll probably pick up a 13.5t then. I'll probably destroy this thing with the 8.5t until I get better at driving.

 

[DavidB1126]

My buddy has a 8.5 on a XR10 and he leaves the thing on 50 percent throttle through his radio to actually get around my local track efficiently. This was on a B64D

 

[ferrebee88]

I have a 22.5t in my B7 and it gets around the track just fine.

 

[DavidB1126]

I have a 17.5 in my 22 5.0. Perfect on carpet. Could be perfect at my clay track if i up the gearing and timing to where it doesn't overheat and to clear the jumps. Half of that is due to my tires I believe so maybe i could just be wrong here lol. Just got home from a track day you can see my stats in my race blog thread later tonight.

 

[CertifiedMike]

The guy I bought my B6.3 from was running a 17.5 and cut it back to 21.5. He likes it better set up that way.

I would build this car with weight savings in mind. Use ceramic bearings and make it roll ultra smooth... the car will be great!