TEST DRIVE
TEAM ASSOCIATED
B44.2 FACTORY TEAM
KIT | ELECTRIC | OFF-ROAD
WORDS ERICH REICHERT PHOTOS HOPE MCCALL
Since its inception, the B44 has been on the cutting edge in the 4 WD buggy class. Considering its humble
origins and the journey it has traveled in eight years, the buggy that graces these pages is more than just
the newest one, it’s the most important in a lineage of successful racing buggies that have dominated
around the world. As such, the B44.2 Factory Team is the perfect example of refining and honing
a proven platform rather than replacing it with entirely new cars. As
each generation of B44 has proven its mettle on the track, it has
also shown some things that could be improved. With a slew of
new parts and components redesigned to be stronger, better,
and faster, the B44.2 is the answer to keep the A-Team on
top of the podium. Take a good look because this is
the buggy that will beat you at the track—that
is, until you get one of your own.
SCAN TO SEE IT
IN ACTION!
;e B44.2 is bred for one thing: racing. So, I took it to the
newly built indoor track at Wolcott Hobby in Waterbury,
CT, to put it to the test. I’m known at the track for having
way more motor than I could ever possibly use, so when
prepping the buggy for my debut, I installed a Reedy Sonic
6.5t motor, WolfPack 4800mAh LiPo pack, and an LRP Flow
speed control to keep things moving forward. With that
much power on tap, absolute control is a must, so I chose
the o;ce Futaba 4PK Super R for driving duties. From first
pull of the trigger, the B44.2 is nothing short of explosive.
;e di;, slipper, and suspension settings from the manual
PERFORMANCE
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