MIP B5M 3-gear aluminium transmission set

Seen for the first time at the recent Reedy Offroad Race of Champions MIP now officially introduce the 3-gear transmission set for the Team Associated B5M buggy. The often debated question among stock class racers is whether to use a rear or mid motor setup as with a mid motor better corner speeds can be achieves whereas a rear motor layout leads to less drag and more initial punch. The new MIP Box 7075 aluminium 3-gear transmission for the Team Associated B5M bridges that gap and gives the mid motor buggy all the benefits of the rear motor car but less drag and more initial punch. Not only does the transmission eliminate one idler gear to equate to less drag but its all aluminium construct offers a huge advantage pertaining to more precise internal gear mesh, less overall heat, and stiffer bracing. The gearbox is a direct fit on the B5M and the set includes two gearbox halves, a blue anodized motor plate, gear cover and small parts.

Features:
– Machined cases offer higher precision which optimizes gear mesh
– Aluminium construct acts as a giant heat sink
– Aluminium construct will offer stiffer bracing over plastic OEM case
– Aluminium 3-gear MIP Transmission package is relatively the same overall weight as OEM 4-gear transmission (MIP Box 5.5 grams heavier)
– Motor offset 3mm to the right to optimize left to right weight distribution and balance
– Less drag than a four gear transmission design.
– 50% Lighter gear cover over stock
– 7075 Aluminium
– Made 100% in the USA

Source: MIP [miponline.com]