B2 b3 buggy racing setup

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B2 b3 buggy racing setup

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Looking for setup suggesting for my b2 b3 buggy for a .indoor clay track. Specifically what shock oil to use. But looking for a quick and dirty setup sheet
Right now it is overpowered with a castle mamba setup that might get swapped for something more low key
I will swap a shorty battery later.
I am new to racing .
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Where are you running at?

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Crispy critters Fairfield nj, indoor clay, no vintage class yet.

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I was just there with my B3 before Thanksgiving. It was getting around pretty well.

Front:

32.5w, #1 piston, green spring
Middle hole in tower
Inner hole on arm
Outer camber hole in tower
30* castor block

Rear:

27.5w, #1 piston, silver spring
Middle hole on tower
Outer hole on arm
Inner camber hole on chassis
Inner hole on hub
3* mounts
Hubs in short wheelbase position

Motor and battery:

17.5 on blinky
Shorty lipo all the way forward

Super soft slicks are the way to go there. I have proline Inversions on my car and they worked alright.

On a side note, jwscab and myself try to meet up there once a month or so on a Sunday to run the old stuff. I'll give you a heads up next time we'll be going.

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Thanks so much, it would be very cool to meet with you guys, I have been reading your posts for years, I’m new to running vintage stuff,

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Hey Jason any pics of your B3

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mikea96 wrote: Thu Jan 28, 2021 1:29 am Hey Jason any pics of your B3
Nothing special. I picked up a b2/b3 lot back in September. Basically 3 complete cars. I threw the b3 together to shake down at the Vonats in October.

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Looks good! I was debating on big bores for mine but I think I will just leave the kit shocks on for now.

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What did you use for gearing on yours Jason?

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mikea96 wrote: Sun Jan 31, 2021 3:40 pm What did you use for gearing on yours Jason?
75/30. 17.5 blinky.

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Are you running stock slipper as well?

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V2 slipper

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I might have to try and find another b4 topshaft to do the same.

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