246LikesXray XB4 thread
12-15-2012, 11:41 PM
#376
12-16-2012, 03:06 AM
#379
12-16-2012, 05:40 AM
#381
That it is, the car felt good and was easy to drive with a lot of steering 
12-16-2012, 06:17 AM
#383
I use a 5.5turn, a bit overkill on that small track but sure is fun
12-16-2012, 06:54 AM
#384
Tech Addict
Saw one today running in the wet at TORCH on astro and it looked very good.
Certainly tempted.
Owner described it as very nice and somehere in between the DEX410 and FS2.
Certainly tempted.
Owner described it as very nice and somehere in between the DEX410 and FS2.
LOL You have a lot of grip obviously. Are you running a lot of slip. Just curious? Also you over shot the roller and it looked like it didn't slap at all?
12-16-2012, 07:28 AM
#386
The slipper is set according to manual and feels good so i did not adjust it at all when i drove it. The grip is insane, did have to cut of the 2 outer rows of pins on the front tires to tame down the front a little
The shocks are smoth and it does not slap hard at all if you overshoot.
Have a set of progressive springs on the way just to se how they are
The shocks are smoth and it does not slap hard at all if you overshoot.
Have a set of progressive springs on the way just to se how they are
12-16-2012, 07:32 AM
#387
The slipper is set according to manual and feels good so i did not adjust it at all when i drove it. The grip is insane, did have to cut of the 2 outer rows of pins on the front tires to tame down the front a little
The shocks are smoth and it does not slap hard at all if you overshoot.
Have a set of progressive springs on the way just to se how they are
The shocks are smoth and it does not slap hard at all if you overshoot.
Have a set of progressive springs on the way just to se how they are
12-16-2012, 07:36 AM
#388
Tech Addict
Ran mine for the 1st time today:
Question-Anyone have any issues with shock caps seeping oil? Noticed a couple of times, what looked like shock oil. On the thread body on the shock cap near the top. Built them as manual suggests ect.. any ideas?
(Warning a long write up coming lol)
Started Q1 with a 1st place, on a damp track. Q2-Q3-Q4 were all 2nds and Q5 a 1st. Final was a close battle for 1st changing positions every other lap. But an error by me, cost me 1st place.
Well, the car so far is fantastic to drive for me it felt solid and I was not worried about the durability aspect. Handles a dream even on the box Carpet setup, grips like no tomorrow and generates more traction than even the FS2 does IMHO.
It has enough steering to make 99.99% of drivers turn down there EPA! It reacts well to setup changes and on a damp astro track it is on rails. I would say its a bit of a mix between a DEX410 and a ZX5 FS2. It has the slight aggressive punch/nature of the DEX, but yet still feels very smooth to drive-like the ZX5. I would say its a middle ground between both of those cars. Which is no bad thing in the slightest! Its super quite and very free running for a geared car. Jumps a dream and will be interesting to see what its like in the dry!
Got a few comments on how good it looked on track and let a friend drive it. Who currently runs a FS2. Lets just say-He sounded very very tempted
All in all, I'm super happy about its 1st run. Already back on pace after a few months off racing and a brand new car. With a stock setup.. Verdict- GET ONE!!!!
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Question-Anyone have any issues with shock caps seeping oil? Noticed a couple of times, what looked like shock oil. On the thread body on the shock cap near the top. Built them as manual suggests ect.. any ideas?
(Warning a long write up coming lol)
Started Q1 with a 1st place, on a damp track. Q2-Q3-Q4 were all 2nds and Q5 a 1st. Final was a close battle for 1st changing positions every other lap. But an error by me, cost me 1st place.
Well, the car so far is fantastic to drive for me it felt solid and I was not worried about the durability aspect. Handles a dream even on the box Carpet setup, grips like no tomorrow and generates more traction than even the FS2 does IMHO.
It has enough steering to make 99.99% of drivers turn down there EPA! It reacts well to setup changes and on a damp astro track it is on rails. I would say its a bit of a mix between a DEX410 and a ZX5 FS2. It has the slight aggressive punch/nature of the DEX, but yet still feels very smooth to drive-like the ZX5. I would say its a middle ground between both of those cars. Which is no bad thing in the slightest! Its super quite and very free running for a geared car. Jumps a dream and will be interesting to see what its like in the dry!
Got a few comments on how good it looked on track and let a friend drive it. Who currently runs a FS2. Lets just say-He sounded very very tempted
All in all, I'm super happy about its 1st run. Already back on pace after a few months off racing and a brand new car. With a stock setup.. Verdict- GET ONE!!!!
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12-16-2012, 07:56 AM
#389
Ran mine for the 1st time today:
Question-Anyone have any issues with shock caps seeping oil? Noticed a couple of times, what looked like shock oil. On the thread body on the shock cap near the top. Built them as manual suggests ect.. any ideas?
(Warning a long write up coming lol)
Started Q1 with a 1st place, on a damp track. Q2-Q3-Q4 were all 2nds and Q5 a 1st. Final was a close battle for 1st changing positions every other lap. But an error by me, cost me 1st place.
Well, the car so far is fantastic to drive for me it felt solid and I was not worried about the durability aspect. Handles a dream even on the box Carpet setup, grips like no tomorrow and generates more traction than even the FS2 does IMHO.
It has enough steering to make 99.99% of drivers turn down there EPA! It reacts well to setup changes and on a damp astro track it is on rails. I would say its a bit of a mix between a DEX410 and a ZX5 FS2. It has the slight aggressive punch/nature of the DEX, but yet still feels very smooth to drive-like the ZX5. I would say its a middle ground between both of those cars. Which is no bad thing in the slightest! Its super quite and very free running for a geared car. Jumps a dream and will be interesting to see what its like in the dry!
Got a few comments on how good it looked on track and let a friend drive it. Who currently runs a FS2. Lets just say-He sounded very very tempted
All in all, I'm super happy about its 1st run. Already back on pace after a few months off racing and a brand new car. With a stock setup.. Verdict- GET ONE!!!!
_________
Question-Anyone have any issues with shock caps seeping oil? Noticed a couple of times, what looked like shock oil. On the thread body on the shock cap near the top. Built them as manual suggests ect.. any ideas?
(Warning a long write up coming lol)
Started Q1 with a 1st place, on a damp track. Q2-Q3-Q4 were all 2nds and Q5 a 1st. Final was a close battle for 1st changing positions every other lap. But an error by me, cost me 1st place.
Well, the car so far is fantastic to drive for me it felt solid and I was not worried about the durability aspect. Handles a dream even on the box Carpet setup, grips like no tomorrow and generates more traction than even the FS2 does IMHO.
It has enough steering to make 99.99% of drivers turn down there EPA! It reacts well to setup changes and on a damp astro track it is on rails. I would say its a bit of a mix between a DEX410 and a ZX5 FS2. It has the slight aggressive punch/nature of the DEX, but yet still feels very smooth to drive-like the ZX5. I would say its a middle ground between both of those cars. Which is no bad thing in the slightest! Its super quite and very free running for a geared car. Jumps a dream and will be interesting to see what its like in the dry!
Got a few comments on how good it looked on track and let a friend drive it. Who currently runs a FS2. Lets just say-He sounded very very tempted
All in all, I'm super happy about its 1st run. Already back on pace after a few months off racing and a brand new car. With a stock setup.. Verdict- GET ONE!!!!
_________
12-16-2012, 08:56 AM
#390
Tech Initiate
I've built my shocks twice and seem unable to get rid of all the air in them. They squelch at full up travel. Any ideas?