RC Car Identification

[zedaz]

Good Morning.

So I think I made a mistake.

I've been out of the hobby for a very long, time and wanted to get back into it. I bought a used Buggy thinking, hey if something breaks its hobby grade and I will just buy a replacement no biggy.

Well, the second time out, something did indeed break and I am having a very hard time identifying the buggy in order to find a replacement.

I took the car to a hobby shop and the owner had no idea, I've spent hours searching google, using reverse image search, and can't find a match for the broken part.

I was told that this car uses older parts and they might be impossible to find, I ended up getting a new traxxas slash, but I would love to get this car running again so my kid has a car to race alongside me.

Thanks in advance.

Forgot to post this photo of the logo on the bottom of the body unsure if it helps as I think it was just a tub

 

[Smilinbri]

Is this the part?

 

[zedaz]

That looks super close! I was told the car was a LOSI, but I think the guy just kind of built it up from parts himself. It is close enough I would buy one to see if it fits!!

Now I just have to find the part somewhere ;p

Thank you for your help!

 

[ZaneC]

Welcome to RCT! Your car is a Team Associated B4.2, found it after I looked up the B4.

 

[zedaz]

Thank you for the quick replies!

It seems that style of connector is pretty uncommon and has been discontinued for quite some time 7496 Front Axle Hex B4,

I cannot even find one on ebay, I may have to get creative to get it back up and running.

 

[ZaneC]

You've got four options:
1. Wait a while and search again on Ebay.
2. Buy a parts car of Facebook Marketplace
3. Sell your car and buy a new Slash or something.
4. Get a new part CNC machined.

 

[9x19]

Welcome to RCT

Might be able to replace steering block/axle with current generation part?

Or...
https://rcmadness.com/product/7496-front-axle-hex-b4/

 

[zedaz]

Thank you!

I think this might need to be what I research how to do, otherwise even if I find the part it will be super hard to repair if it breaks again.

Just wanted to also say I very much appreciate all the quick replies here. I spent quite a bit of time trying to research this on my own before posting here and had become a bit frustrated since I couldn't find anything!

Glad to find such a friendly helpful community.

 

[tntpoof]

try searching Ebay again. this wordinf--buggy associated b4.....found a few seen 1 for 150$

 

[zedaz]

Welcome to RCT

Might be able to replace steering block/axle with current generation part?

Or...
https://rcmadness.com/product/7496-front-axle-hex-b4/

Thank you!

That site also got me and I was about ready to order but even though it looks like it is in stock.

try searching Ebay again. this wordinf--buggy associated b4.....found a few seen 1 for 150$

I suppose that is an option I could buy a second one for spare parts!

I also wondered if I might be able to use the motor ESC, and Radio with a newer model, like buy a roller and move everything over?

if the parts are even worth reusing


300kV Dynamite brushless motor, Kyosho Syncro Tx and Rx, Dynamite Brushless ESC (LiPo, Ni-MH, LiHV) XP steering servo

 

[WickedFog]

These guys show they have them, but I tried calling them with no answer. I also checked their site through Scam Advisor, and it doesn't show much either way. I emailed them to see if they respond.
https://rcmadness.com/product/7496-front-axle-hex-b4/

You might try calling them here and there. It may be an old mom and pop shop, and they may not get many calls.

Otherwise, try to find a slider or roller on ebay for a parts car, or just keep searching there. You can save your search, so you'll be notified if anything pops up on there.

 

[zedaz]

These guys show they have them, but I tried calling them with no answer. I also checked their site through Scam Advisor, and it doesn't show much either way. I emailed them to see if they respond.
https://rcmadness.com/product/7496-front-axle-hex-b4/

You might try calling them here and there. It may be an old mom and pop shop, and they may not get many calls.

Otherwise, try to find a slider or roller on ebay for a parts car, or just keep searching there. You can save your search, so you'll be notified if anything pops up on there.

Hello WickedFog,

I know it shows them in stock but it also shows there are 0 available when I actually try and add them to the cart, maybe I will also try reaching out it never hurts!

I really appreciate the effort to assist with this!

I think finding a roller might end up being the best option.

 

[zedaz]

You've got four options:
1. Wait a while and search again on Ebay.
2. Buy a parts car of Facebook Marketplace
3. Sell your car and buy a new Slash or something.
4. Get a new part CNC machined.

I actually got a slash VXL when I went to the hobby shop and couldn't find this part and I am loving it, its reignated my love of just bashing around with RC cars.

Now I am just trying to decide what I want to do with this one, my kiddo loves running the VXL with me, and would really like to get it setup so we ca both run something.

 

[Chubaka]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3261339739...9RKucdSegA5iWVtOREtbO16Q==|tkp:Bk9SR6qRhbGSZA

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2668664729...9iKMKCmnkH15OrUs5U9wc8aNw=|tkp:Bk9SR6qRhbGSZA

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3861547470...WhEvWulQa0U0lxjdg2ov7QCw==|tkp:Bk9SR6qRhbGSZA

Unsure if these will work?

 

[RustyUs]

The Team Associated RB10/SR10 steering/caster block and axle parts (shown below) should work on B4 arms. RB10 manual... HERE. SC10 & T4 owners have been using ProSC10/Pro2 SC10 parts for awhile now. Some slight modification may be needed to make fitment good. Just be warned, your B4 is a "4 series" platform with SAE hardware, and the RB10/SR10/DR10 are "5 series" platforms that use metric hardware and are based on earlier design. Very little parts from the newer platforms will be a direct fit on the B4.

These are from RC chop shop... https://www.ebay.com/itm/133910827573?epid=8051659562&itmmeta=01J2CWNZKYX27MRAAQ0QVSSC4J&hash=item1f2db51235:g:kMAAAOSwNHVhcd5X&itmprp=enc:AQAJAAAA0PK70n3V/JZUPWIMfpAcwnxdbcFyjYXtwLY7ykhLQhpXkiwOqxif0tXLf0LWkIDoGJAuYaRC4L1hxCuf8Vv0g5VocTusKCDq1aQpwenmjCpt7McPrDUoD72fWeSJ/zkV+YwRBKf0GgRbVoha2Cv/WopbAdXMx5wNbZ+BN5Dm4guIgWTRJy3T1jT/GY+VLpKeXbt9C/HSTF4DAhVoNFAhuo0gIHmVbGbqVzHccCpLWE301Z9kQXb8n/nGcP57RJEwVvOIxBv88kkwVdC17EOGdLM=|tkp:Bk9SR4T615yTZA

And also, the balls & threads on the ball studs (on the newer Associated platforms) are larger. You would need to take that into consideration and order new rod ends/ball cups as well.

If you do finally get your B4 up and running, it will be an uphill battle once the next part breaks. I probably wouldn't recommend dumping a whole lot of money into the B4 at this stage. Some people enjoy the hours and hours of parts searching during a restoration. I'd probably sell the B4 and invest in a RB10 or similar buggy.

Good luck.

Another option, if you are not finding original 7496 axle for hexes... https://www.customworksrc.com/product/front-hex-conversion-kit-for-outlaw-3-rocket-3/