in touring car range it is quite normal for a long time to coordinate the handling of the car through the use of various bodies because the aerodynamics represent a non-negligible factor in the achievable speeds. Also in the offroad segment different bodies are available for many models, which are in this country at least experienced in club races rarely drivers who have several different cover as reconciliation option in the box. For my last buggies, the Yokomo B-Max 2 and the VBC Firebolt DM, the range of accessories was more manageable, for the Team Associated B5M, on the I switched recently, things look quite different. To remove the readers of RC News testing, I have next to the usual bodies available on the German market still swollen a little more exotic body of Team Azarashi to the following question to get to the bottom: You notice a difference between the different, but rather small stroller covers?
First, an overview of the various bodies, their weight in the painted state and the delivery. The weights of the bodies that I have tested on artificial grass, lie a few grams over what is likely to expect the user of a conventional B5M. On artificial turf carpet and I take the Redworkshop Low-Rider conversion kit, so soft, the cut edges of these bodies from the regular off a little. About the aesthetics of the individual designs to debate could certainly admirably, as it here but should only go to the driving behavior of Lexanhauben, I leave it in a 'it should work for almost every thing to be there'.
JConcepts Finnisher (0281)
Delivery: body, masking, stickers, 2 wings (6.5 "Hi-Clearance)
Weight: 39 g (cutting edge Low-Rider)
Tested: MAC Eifel Elos e. V. (sandy artificial turf), panic Team Trosidorf e. V. (grippy artificial turf)
JConcepts Silencer (0273)
Delivery: body, masking, stickers, 2 wings (6.5 "Hi-Clearance)
Weight: 38 g (cutting edge Low-Rider)
Tested: MAC Eifel Elos e. V. (sandy artificial turf), panic Team Trosidorf e. V. (grippy artificial turf)
Round 1
The first tests took place in the context of preparations for the 3rd run of the NRW Offroad Cup 2015 the sandy artificial turf track of MAC Eifel Elos e. V. in Hellenthal instead. The grip on the small but excellent track true a little streaky because of weather conditions: After a rain, the track was predictable because of the sand fraction was moistened. After the sun had dried the next green, the narrow and twisty track was even more demanding, because the front wheels were caught up in too much gas attack ever from the rear wheels. It was found in direct comparison the silencers from their lively side: the vehicle at all times spoke spontaneously to steering commands, but was always under control.
The Finnisher, also made by JConcepts, initially gave me more confidence because of B5M was noticeably quiet with her. However, the thing had literally a hook, because the car hooked occasional unannounced and the rear swerved, comparable to a stall in a Formula 1 car. For the distance in Hellenthal thus the silencers had for me in spite of my purely aesthetic preference of Finnisher body proved as favorite.
Another test found in Hellenthal with the Low Rider under different circumstances instead, should be called as part of the LRP-Offroad-Challenge with the non-optimal for the underground LRP VTEC tires. Except for a slightly schwammigeres driveability that was due to the control tire, the impression of the 3rd round of the NRW Offroad Cup 2015 confirmed.
The next exit was held in Troisdorf in the context of training for the 4th round. The renovated and significantly enlarged train characterized by a meticulously prepared, level ground, demanding jump combinations and harassment and not least very good grip. The ride is through the preliminary work of the route at any time Bauer predictable, depriving the pilot of any basis for excuses. On the technical route which Finnisher conspicuous by stable handling in fast road sections such as the elongated chicane before climbing the infamous tree which has clearly lost before the first conversion portion on terror compared to the years. With fresh tires front and rear, the Low Rider was aggressive thrash around the course, it was a real pleasure. With betagteren Training tires the car was understeering stronger, which could be largely eliminated by a body but change. The silencers of B5M conversion was again a bit more lively, but the faster laps were clearly possible with fresh tires and the Finnisher.
Pro-Line Phantom (3429-00)
Delivery: body, masking, stickers, 1 Wing (Trifecta), Finn, fixing
Weight: 40 g (with fin)
Tested: RCRT Duisburg e. V. (very slippery clay), panic Team Trosidorf e. V. (grippy artificial turf)
Team Associated RC10B5M body, clear (91538)
Delivery: body, masking
Weight: 34 g
Tested: RCRT Duisburg e. V. (very slippery clay), panic Team Trosidorf e. V. (grippy artificial turf)
Team Azarashi Lepter (AZ-0045)
Delivery: body, masking, stickers, Velcro
Weight: 23 g (!)
Tested: MAC Eifel Elos e. V. (sandy artificial turf), panic Team Trosidorf e. V. (grippy artificial turf)
Visually the bodies differ widely: The modular chassis, which is also manufactured by Pro-Line for Team Associated, reminiscent of the early Bulldog models that Finnisher and the Phantom have an even more pronounced cab, while the cockpit at the silencers and the Lepter counter-cab-forward trends fails or less is further moved to the center. Of these, one expects a more neutral handling.
This should be confirmed in testing under the LRP Offroad Challenge run on the unfinished track of RCRT-Duisburg e. V.. The still very uneven and extremely slippery track had enormous in itself. Central and rear engine vehicles had in various passages of their advantages and disadvantages, with the first two places at the end of the day at mid-engine buggies went (Place 1 Andreashütte Pohl /VBC Firebolt DM, place 2 Markus Schmidt /B5M /Infinity chassis, place 3 Markus Kick DEX210 RM).
In the extreme conditions on the south ring turned to me quickly the team Azarashi Lepter ideal out what is likely to be due to both the lower center of gravity and the less aggressive styling. As expected, also quite good standard mobile body between the Lepter and clearly for my taste on this route aggressive Pro-Line ordered a Phantom. Team Associated has therefore done its homework and placed in the box the B5M a good compromise for most tracks.
At the 4th round of the NRW-off-Cups when panic Team Troisdorf e. V. I went to the B5M Low Rider, however, was able to win Richard Easter as a test driver for the "normal" cut bodies also a test for grip to undergo underground. The impression gained on the Duisburg clay was confirmed, with the more aggressive steering characteristics the Phantom was recorded significantly more positive in connection with the stabilizing fin. The modular body was OK as usual, with no particular stand out. The good-natured team Azarashi Lepter bribed by its low center of gravity, making the B5M much less inclined to the compared to training Thursday once more grip for tilting train.
To the Lepter wean the places perceived understeer, I pushed Richard ado the middle part of the LMR Avior-wing in hand to erect to stick him behind the shock tower to the body. As I gathered the driving image and bounce of B5M and Richards facial features, the experiment went one hundred percent: The car tended nor to tilt as before but turned much more quickly around the corner. Late in the afternoon Richard the Phantom wanted to again give a chance, and after a few set-up changes we went forward, so that the body remained all day Sunday on on the car. The car was good steering response, would have to Richards opinion in the debriefing but still can act a little more light-footed -. Which easily could have been accomplished by removing the Finn
Conclusion
With various bodies can influence the driving behavior to a considerable extent even with buggies in 1:10 scale. In combination with different front and rear wings can tune the car perfectly to his requirements, because not only the suspension settings should be paid attention. Depending on driving style and route it may therefore well be worthwhile to lie except the neutral body kit, one or two additional cover in the case.
