246LikesXray XB4 thread
10-11-2013, 04:03 PM
#3121
Well, i started reading this thread, because i thought of getting a XB4 for practice this winter. Then it became some interesting Reading.
I tried to give good examples on how i see things. It is ok to be a fan and i am a Mugen fan, but it still is a fact that Mugen has flaws. Even though i have nto broken any suspensionarms that i did not dremel myself, i know that there is a lot of People brakinfg front lower arms. It is a fact. Even though i am a Mugen fan, i sold my two MBX7 and bought two XB9-13 as i felt that was a better car for me. I really love how the XB9 drives.
It was not my intention to start a bitchslap fight With BentKa, but when he will not even comment on his own arguments that falls into pieces, that anoies me. And when i feel i am beeing called a smuck beween lines, i get anoid.
My work is a problemsolver with a Premium car brand. If we bullshit our customar he will eventually find out because he also have internet and sooner or later he will find info on the interweb. Sometimes Our customar gives us how to fix a problem we are not aware of, that might be a big problem another place in the world. It teaches us to be humble and honsest if a customar has a problem we are not awere of. When we check his car, evrything is ok, at this point, it does not mean that it will not be somekind of problem. If we do our job right, we sell car number two to that customar becase of our honesty and good relations, not nesseserely the Product itself. If we deny there are any problems and evrything is ok, he will find out and next time he goes somewere else.
This probebly will put me as the assh...e in this "geargate", but i gave it some serius thought and decided to post. Forgive me for all the trouble i made in your thread.
This is why someone does not have any problems With his car, or so it seemed...
BentKa Post subject: Re: Up Grading to NT1 Diff Gears
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 21:47:56
Joined: Tue Jan 15, 2013 13:38:15
Posts: 76
Location: Norway asc6000 wrote:
in case they missed it on rctech, the new diff bevel gear is thicker and the nt1 gears are thicker so some thought should be given to the tolerances.
Been using the NT1 gears and lightweight pins since "day 1" and have 4 weeks, 2 races and countless batteries in practice with the new 35T diff gear as well.
Runs as smooth as ever and not a single issue so far
I tried to give good examples on how i see things. It is ok to be a fan and i am a Mugen fan, but it still is a fact that Mugen has flaws. Even though i have nto broken any suspensionarms that i did not dremel myself, i know that there is a lot of People brakinfg front lower arms. It is a fact. Even though i am a Mugen fan, i sold my two MBX7 and bought two XB9-13 as i felt that was a better car for me. I really love how the XB9 drives.
It was not my intention to start a bitchslap fight With BentKa, but when he will not even comment on his own arguments that falls into pieces, that anoies me. And when i feel i am beeing called a smuck beween lines, i get anoid.
My work is a problemsolver with a Premium car brand. If we bullshit our customar he will eventually find out because he also have internet and sooner or later he will find info on the interweb. Sometimes Our customar gives us how to fix a problem we are not aware of, that might be a big problem another place in the world. It teaches us to be humble and honsest if a customar has a problem we are not awere of. When we check his car, evrything is ok, at this point, it does not mean that it will not be somekind of problem. If we do our job right, we sell car number two to that customar becase of our honesty and good relations, not nesseserely the Product itself. If we deny there are any problems and evrything is ok, he will find out and next time he goes somewere else.
This probebly will put me as the assh...e in this "geargate", but i gave it some serius thought and decided to post. Forgive me for all the trouble i made in your thread.
This is why someone does not have any problems With his car, or so it seemed...
BentKa Post subject: Re: Up Grading to NT1 Diff Gears
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 21:47:56 Joined: Tue Jan 15, 2013 13:38:15
Posts: 76
Location: Norway asc6000 wrote:
in case they missed it on rctech, the new diff bevel gear is thicker and the nt1 gears are thicker so some thought should be given to the tolerances.
Been using the NT1 gears and lightweight pins since "day 1" and have 4 weeks, 2 races and countless batteries in practice with the new 35T diff gear as well.
Runs as smooth as ever and not a single issue so far
You're not making much sense here am
Have you missed the fact that we've had 3 XB4 running ?
1 for me and 2 for my daughter.
My solution early on for the weak V1 bulkhead:
Here you can spot the carbon u-brace I made for the front of the tower:
These images are from the Petite Race in January at Mustit Raceway.
As I've said we have been racing this buggy since day 1 on all kinds of different surfaces (except carpet)........what is your hands on experience with this buggy so far ?
But as I've said.......use Mugen pins on your driveshafts and shim your XB4 diffs (if you had one) however you want.
We on the other hand will keep on running them without any issues to the drivetrain simply by following manufacturers recommendation and setting up the vehicles to the race conditions
Bent
10-11-2013, 04:06 PM
#3122
I see more fighting on this thread than 1000 pages of the tekno thread.
Painting my body tonight and maiden voyage for my xb4 sat night.
Painting my body tonight and maiden voyage for my xb4 sat night.
10-11-2013, 04:08 PM
#3123
10-11-2013, 06:29 PM
#3124
I noticed in your sig that you have an XB2 listed--is it really a "2" or are you maybe just running a "4" without the front diff??
Also-what turn motors are you and Malin running in the 4's??
Thanks!
10-11-2013, 10:22 PM
#3126
Tech Regular
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just to be sure..is this part the new v2 bulk head thx a lot 
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...head-Block-Set
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...head-Block-Set
10-11-2013, 10:43 PM
#3127
I believe it was a running change. Not a new part number. When they first updated them to the V2 the current stock at Amain immediately went on backorder. I assume this is because Xray had them stop sending out the V1's. So you should receive the V2. That is the correct part number though.
http://www.teamxray.com/xb4/download..._press_v02.pdf
http://www.teamxray.com/xb4/download..._press_v02.pdf
10-12-2013, 01:10 AM
#3128
-Removed all drive components from the slipper towards the front.
-Added max possible kick up with the front inserts.
-New rear shock tower with additional camber link mounts (extra outer row)
-Moved rear shock tower behind the rear bulkhead.
-Moved rear shock behind rear shock tower.
-Drilled new holes in rear a-arm for mounting shocks.
-Under LiPo weights.
-Replaced plastic chassis under rear gearbox with brass plates.
-Losi 4.0 spring front
-AE 2.2 spring rear.
Next step was supposed to be bending the front chassis plate to add more kick up, swap the motor mount 180 degrees to get the motor further back, run a shorty next to the motor and narrow the chassis in front.
But seeing as a lot of these changes are due on the new XB4-2WD and the outdoor astro season is over here I never did the rest of the mods
Here's a low quality cell phone pic of it from the last round of the Swedish Cup in Söderham.
There's also some videos of it in action on her Facebook page
Bent
10-12-2013, 01:48 AM
#3130
The back and forth in here is ridiculous. Bent- keep racing and having fun racing with your daughter. All of us actual owners are good. I have chipped 1 gear due to improper slipper setting. After that its perfect. 6.5 reedy full boost. I use xray pins and have the plastic covers on driveshafts. I have had the car since it arrived in US. Wouldn't trade it for anything. Maintenance is your friend on every rc car. Xray is more durable creating a false sense of security. They still need cleaned, inspected and a dab of grease here and there.
If you don't like the xb4 buy something else. Let us owners who are happy with the car talk about set up and the new xb4 14
Trolls. Find the hide button and be done with them.
If you don't like the xb4 buy something else. Let us owners who are happy with the car talk about set up and the new xb4 14
Trolls. Find the hide button and be done with them.
10-12-2013, 05:26 AM
#3131
indoor dirt med traction..small track 42x60? running 7k front 3k rear I think someone had that posted so trying that.
10-12-2013, 05:58 AM
#3132
just finished to install the electronics and the MMP fits in the XB4 with a standard size servo.. but it's tight 
this is what we'll be trying for now (backup electronics
)
MMP
Robitronic 7.5
Hitec 7940TH
Sanwa M11X radio/ RX451 receiver
gearing 22/84 on a medium sized astro track, mini spike yellow tires
this is what we'll be trying for now (backup electronics
)MMP
Robitronic 7.5
Hitec 7940TH
Sanwa M11X radio/ RX451 receiver
gearing 22/84 on a medium sized astro track, mini spike yellow tires
10-12-2013, 07:50 AM
#3135
set up advice
Any help would be appreciated. especially from an actual xray owner..
im running on a mid size (90x45) indoor hard packed clay that is smooth and wet with lots of grip. we shave down M4 suburbs to slicks all around. my issue seems to be rear traction as im on power the rear seem to slide more than I'd like. the set up is pretty much box with the exception of 9degree front hubs.
thanks
Jay
im running on a mid size (90x45) indoor hard packed clay that is smooth and wet with lots of grip. we shave down M4 suburbs to slicks all around. my issue seems to be rear traction as im on power the rear seem to slide more than I'd like. the set up is pretty much box with the exception of 9degree front hubs.
thanks
Jay