Just built one of these today... as my first ever RC kit. I'd been looking at Tamiya kits as I just wanted something to build but the ones I liked weren't far off the cost of one of these so I figured I'd just go for it and then see if I can find a club and try some racing.
Ive recently just switched from a b6.4 to a yokomo SO 2.0. Originally, i purchased the yokomo to exclusively use as a backup car, but after finding the extreme precision and quality, i sold the b6.4. It only took one practice session with the yokomo to make me understand the sheer amount of slop in the b6.4. Not that the b6.4 is a bad car (it is fantastic) but compared to the yokomo or schumacher, it is obvious that the fit and finish is poor. Of course, this can be resolved with the 1UP shims. Like you said this car is fantastically easy to drive, but for me it felt very inconsistent, and I could not find the precision i look for as a driver. Thats the beauty of this hobby though, there are many cars for many drivers. If you have not tried out a new yokomo, i recommend you take a look when you get a chance Thank you for the consistent great videos!!
I'll have to get one in. I had a YZ2 around 2020 and that was awesome! Tbh I've got my eye on the new Mugen 2wd to test... should be similar quality to the Yokomo!
I’d really like to pick your brain a little in this one. I own one myself and I don’t agree with many things you said. Like the build quality for example. I got the car relatively early when it came out and had quite a few issues with it. It was a common thing with the early ones that inward pins slid out of the driveshaft and damaged the outdrives and the rear roll centerblock. If you are still running the original blue one with higher roll centers the ballstuds can bend. I guess that’s the reason why in most setup sheets you’ll see the FT part. Spareparts are relatively cheap. Maintenance parts are rather expensive. Go and check the price of the damper x-rings. It’s pretty out of scope. If you are running cactus rears and don’t glue down the Schumacher front sidewalls, the car pushes a lot. Unless you are able to work the brakes properly, or got a flowy layout. As far as I’m aware you are not allowed to do that anymore on EOS races, or am I wrong? On Fuzzbites though…… OMG the thing is AMAZING I wouldn’t want to change a single thing…. ❤ I would really love to dive deeper into this, and talk to you and hear your thoughts on these topics.
I can't say I've experienced these issues as of yet , I am quite early on in my journey with it though so I'll be sure to report back findings , but I won't be doing many more reviews this the B6.4 as I'm late to the party with it! When a new version is out we will hit that hard.. I haven't tried unglued side walla because it was soo good with glued! I do understand though as mentioned people find it pushy out the box. I'm looking forward to working on the setup! I'll have to try some Fuzz bites then eh! :)
@@SeanyRC Yes I totally understand that you won’t be doing much more content on this car. I am very very curious to learn what you do change, so a link to a setup sheet would be very nice once you have dialed the car in to your liking. I never got the hang of gluing down the stagger/fusion Schumacher fronts. They have always undone themselves after a while. Any tips or pointers? I run on EOS carpet. Fuzzbites are insanely good here. I would assume that most people will have similar experiences, as you will find them on a LOT of setup sheets when browsing petitrc. They are low profile, so no fancy glueing required. They are a little more expensive, but they do come with inserts.
I’m struggling to pull the trigger on one because I don’t know if I’ll be any faster with it over my b6.1. I might just wait until I’m faster and the updated b7 has released
@@SeanyRC my local hobby shop in the states (@HobbyAction) just started carrying Schumacher. I picked up the LD3 and the L1R. Both are fantastic! Quite a few locals are making the switch as well.
Are you running foams with the new Fusion Slim front ?
No foams buddy! Just glued down
Just built one of these today... as my first ever RC kit.
I'd been looking at Tamiya kits as I just wanted something to build but the ones I liked weren't far off the cost of one of these so I figured I'd just go for it and then see if I can find a club and try some racing.
That's awesome! Made a good decision with this one , let us know how you get on at your new club :)
That livery is awesome man! Love the vibrant colors and design, killer job
Thanks so much!
Ive recently just switched from a b6.4 to a yokomo SO 2.0. Originally, i purchased the yokomo to exclusively use as a backup car, but after finding the extreme precision and quality, i sold the b6.4. It only took one practice session with the yokomo to make me understand the sheer amount of slop in the b6.4.
Not that the b6.4 is a bad car (it is fantastic) but compared to the yokomo or schumacher, it is obvious that the fit and finish is poor. Of course, this can be resolved with the 1UP shims. Like you said this car is fantastically easy to drive, but for me it felt very inconsistent, and I could not find the precision i look for as a driver.
Thats the beauty of this hobby though, there are many cars for many drivers.
If you have not tried out a new yokomo, i recommend you take a look when you get a chance
Thank you for the consistent great videos!!
I'll have to get one in. I had a YZ2 around 2020 and that was awesome! Tbh I've got my eye on the new Mugen 2wd to test... should be similar quality to the Yokomo!
im very eager to see the mugen and i know the channel i will be tuning in to watching it ;)
what a year for 2wd! lots of ezciting releases
@@SeanyRC
I’d really like to pick your brain a little in this one.
I own one myself and I don’t agree with many things you said.
Like the build quality for example.
I got the car relatively early when it came out and had quite a few issues with it. It was a common thing with the early ones that inward pins slid out of the driveshaft and damaged the outdrives and the rear roll centerblock. If you are still running the original blue one with higher roll centers the ballstuds can bend. I guess that’s the reason why in most setup sheets you’ll see the FT part.
Spareparts are relatively cheap. Maintenance parts are rather expensive. Go and check the price of the damper x-rings. It’s pretty out of scope.
If you are running cactus rears and don’t glue down the Schumacher front sidewalls, the car pushes a lot. Unless you are able to work the brakes properly, or got a flowy layout. As far as I’m aware you are not allowed to do that anymore on EOS races, or am I wrong?
On Fuzzbites though…… OMG the thing is AMAZING I wouldn’t want to change a single thing…. ❤
I would really love to dive deeper into this, and talk to you and hear your thoughts on these topics.
I can't say I've experienced these issues as of yet , I am quite early on in my journey with it though so I'll be sure to report back findings , but I won't be doing many more reviews this the B6.4 as I'm late to the party with it! When a new version is out we will hit that hard..
I haven't tried unglued side walla because it was soo good with glued! I do understand though as mentioned people find it pushy out the box. I'm looking forward to working on the setup!
I'll have to try some Fuzz bites then eh! :)
@@SeanyRC Yes I totally understand that you won’t be doing much more content on this car.
I am very very curious to learn what you do change, so a link to a setup sheet would be very nice once you have dialed the car in to your liking.
I never got the hang of gluing down the stagger/fusion Schumacher fronts. They have always undone themselves after a while. Any tips or pointers?
I run on EOS carpet. Fuzzbites are insanely good here. I would assume that most people will have similar experiences, as you will find them on a LOT of setup sheets when browsing petitrc. They are low profile, so no fancy glueing required. They are a little more expensive, but they do come with inserts.
Why does everyone wear the tow truck driver reflective yellow vests? I notice that in alot of overseas videos. Im from the states.
It's a safety requirement over here from the BRCA , all marshal's need one!
@@SeanyRC oh ok. Guess that makes sense.
I’m struggling to pull the trigger on one because I don’t know if I’ll be any faster with it over my b6.1. I might just wait until I’m faster and the updated b7 has released
I'd say build up your track time and look at a B7 in a few months when setups and information is available :)!
Hello. I also use B6.4. Tell me about better body for B6.x on the carpet as your opinion, I am using yokomo SO2.0 body.
Hello! Personally I really like the Jconcepts F2 body on carpet.
@@SeanyRC Thanks, I'd like to try it. ;)
How stoked you must be with the new B7 coming out in Two weeks? 😅
On pre order! This will be the wet car... cant wait!
It’s a great time to get one at a bargain price. B7 will get an update so quick that I plan on waiting until at least the b7.2
Ireland rc? Can we have a link Sean
Have you given up on on the Agama N1 Nitro? What happened to all the stuff you were going to do with it? Lost interest in it?
Not at all! It's winter over here..its sat waiting for dryer days :)
The LD3 is a way better car.
100% , I will try one!
@@SeanyRC my local hobby shop in the states (@HobbyAction) just started carrying Schumacher. I picked up the LD3 and the L1R. Both are fantastic! Quite a few locals are making the switch as well.
In what way?
@@seab84 durability, so much steering, easy to move weight around. I just find it to be a really good car that works for me.
And will be behind again since the RC10B7 is coming out soon
Pre ordered :)