248LikesXray XB4 thread
04-10-2015, 07:34 AM
#7891
Tech Master
I am new to this and have a question about shock and diff oils. Sent three emails to RC America attempting to purchase the Hudy shock oils, diff oils and other parts with no response. Where else can you purchase? Or what oils do you suggest I should use? Thank you for your respose.
04-10-2015, 11:22 PM
#7894
Shock oil can be had everywhere. Personaly I run the AE oils because let's face it, they are in every LHS and Lucas makes great stuff for regular cars and the AE oils are fantastic IMHO.
04-10-2015, 11:28 PM
#7895
04-11-2015, 06:31 AM
#7896
04-12-2015, 06:48 PM
#7900
04-13-2015, 11:04 AM
#7901
I ran my '14 XB for the second race and it is coming along, we have a high grip clay mix track, so M4 slicks are the goto tire. I need more rotation, right now if I hammer the throttle it will break loose, but not in a controlled manner, so I am looking for off power turn in. I have 10/5k in the diffs, I set the slipper loose, I have 2 dot springs f/r F middle on tower, out on arms, R: in on tower, out on arms. and I removed the sway bars. Someone recommended 8/3 in the diffs, I can try that, I also want to figure out if my shock package is in the ball park. It came with a 4 hole avid setup, I have to check the bag, but there are 2 small and 2 larger holes, and 32/30 oil.
I forget the link locations exactly, I know I am back hole on the rack with no shim, and stock shim on the knuckle because it looked to have a lot of bump steer with both shims in. Rear hangers are brass +2 centered with 3 toe.
I forget the link locations exactly, I know I am back hole on the rack with no shim, and stock shim on the knuckle because it looked to have a lot of bump steer with both shims in. Rear hangers are brass +2 centered with 3 toe.
04-13-2015, 11:47 AM
#7902
Tech Master
I ran my '14 XB for the second race and it is coming along, we have a high grip clay mix track, so M4 slicks are the goto tire. I need more rotation, right now if I hammer the throttle it will break loose, but not in a controlled manner, so I am looking for off power turn in. I have 10/5k in the diffs, I set the slipper loose, I have 2 dot springs f/r F middle on tower, out on arms, R: in on tower, out on arms. and I removed the sway bars. Someone recommended 8/3 in the diffs, I can try that, I also want to figure out if my shock package is in the ball park. It came with a 4 hole avid setup, I have to check the bag, but there are 2 small and 2 larger holes, and 32/30 oil.
I forget the link locations exactly, I know I am back hole on the rack with no shim, and stock shim on the knuckle because it looked to have a lot of bump steer with both shims in. Rear hangers are brass +2 centered with 3 toe.
I forget the link locations exactly, I know I am back hole on the rack with no shim, and stock shim on the knuckle because it looked to have a lot of bump steer with both shims in. Rear hangers are brass +2 centered with 3 toe.
04-13-2015, 04:53 PM
#7903
I ran my '14 XB for the second race and it is coming along, we have a high grip clay mix track, so M4 slicks are the goto tire. I need more rotation, right now if I hammer the throttle it will break loose, but not in a controlled manner, so I am looking for off power turn in. I have 10/5k in the diffs, I set the slipper loose, I have 2 dot springs f/r F middle on tower, out on arms, R: in on tower, out on arms. and I removed the sway bars. Someone recommended 8/3 in the diffs, I can try that, I also want to figure out if my shock package is in the ball park. It came with a 4 hole avid setup, I have to check the bag, but there are 2 small and 2 larger holes, and 32/30 oil.
I forget the link locations exactly, I know I am back hole on the rack with no shim, and stock shim on the knuckle because it looked to have a lot of bump steer with both shims in. Rear hangers are brass +2 centered with 3 toe.
I forget the link locations exactly, I know I am back hole on the rack with no shim, and stock shim on the knuckle because it looked to have a lot of bump steer with both shims in. Rear hangers are brass +2 centered with 3 toe.
I would definitely, definitely give this set-up a try. I think the biggest changes will be the shock springs, but I think this will really help your car out.
http://www.petitrc.com/setup/xray/se...acoma20140413/
04-13-2015, 07:22 PM
#7904
Anyone have a nice set-up for med sized, hard packed(dirt-outside track) surface= "outside smooth" if that makes sense. It's technical combined with nice speed strait and good sized sweeper. med bite this time of year.