246LikesXray XB4 thread
02-22-2016, 04:00 PM
Hello XB4 uurrrs, Has anyone put the rear shocktower on the backside of the diff tower bulkhead. Thus running the rear shocks mounted to the backside of the rear a arms?
I am going to test this this upcoming weekend but until then wondering if any one has tried and if so likes, dislikes? Easy enough to switch back thus it's worth the try. Also wondering with the rear wing being farther being back in this config will provide better flight. Thinking this set up could promote the pendulum effect, however the 16 chassis I believe is 4mm shorter thus maybe beneficial in running this set up. I am to tired thus forgive me if the above makes no sense.
I am going to test this this upcoming weekend but until then wondering if any one has tried and if so likes, dislikes? Easy enough to switch back thus it's worth the try. Also wondering with the rear wing being farther being back in this config will provide better flight. Thinking this set up could promote the pendulum effect, however the 16 chassis I believe is 4mm shorter thus maybe beneficial in running this set up. I am to tired thus forgive me if the above makes no sense.
last thing you want is someone to rear end you and bend your shock shafts
02-22-2016, 04:10 PM
Tech Rookie
Shock setup for medium to medium/high bite clay, piston and spring options as well as up stop and limiter shims, oil weight?
02-22-2016, 04:56 PM
Frnt: 2x1.6 35wt, Rear: 2x1.7 30wt. No limiters. Stock rear spring and Yellow associated spring up front. Thats what working for me on medium bite
02-22-2016, 06:02 PM
[QUOTE=Slapjack;14402503]What springs and fluid did you use with those Pistons? I bought my xb4 used and the springs don't have any markings so I am assuming they are the stock springs. But I was going to order 1dot for the rear and not sure what for he front. Or will 1dot be too soft with those 1.6+1.1 Pistons?[/QUOT
1 dot rear and the kit front springs being 3dot. 35 to 37.5 front/ 30 to 32.5 rear.
1 dot rear and the kit front springs being 3dot. 35 to 37.5 front/ 30 to 32.5 rear.
02-22-2016, 06:04 PM
TPR1. Thanks for the info. I received the same input on Facebook which the verdict seems to definetely be keep the shocktower and shocks in their forward settings. Got the brass hangers so will see how the help.
02-22-2016, 09:11 PM
I tried the shocks on the rear as well and I think for the 4wd car the only time it will make sense is in severely low traction. otherwise having them on the front is always better
02-22-2016, 09:27 PM
02-23-2016, 08:11 AM
Tech Apprentice
So this is the latest setup on my xb4. 7000 front diff 3000 rear and 500 front shocks 450 rear. Any suggestions - improvements?
By the way for those who didnt follow previous posts thats our "home made" carpet track here in Katerini/Greece.
By the way for those who didnt follow previous posts thats our "home made" carpet track here in Katerini/Greece.
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02-23-2016, 09:05 AM
[QUOTE=Norse;14403327]
Thanks Norse... I just ordered the 1 dot rears and some 1.6+1.1 Pistons. I didn't order the 1.5+1.1 for the front tho cause Amain was out of stock. Do you think I'll be ok to run the 1.6+1.1 in rear and front or is that too much for the front? Maybe I could CA glue the 1.1 holes shut on the fronts and they will be just like regular 2 hole 1.6's?
What springs and fluid did you use with those Pistons? I bought my xb4 used and the springs don't have any markings so I am assuming they are the stock springs. But I was going to order 1dot for the rear and not sure what for he front. Or will 1dot be too soft with those 1.6+1.1 Pistons?[/QUOT
1 dot rear and the kit front springs being 3dot. 35 to 37.5 front/ 30 to 32.5 rear.
1 dot rear and the kit front springs being 3dot. 35 to 37.5 front/ 30 to 32.5 rear.
02-23-2016, 10:37 AM
02-23-2016, 12:17 PM
Tech Fanatic
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I'm coming from team associated b5m and b44.3 cars and have a lot of b44.3 front wheels and b5/b44.3 rear wheels. Would love to be able to use them, but keep the same width's of 245mm in the front and 247mm in the rear.
Has anyone figured out which xray hexes to get to run b44.3 fronts and rear wheels?
Looks like getting exotek 1408 hexes will give a 247mm rear width if using ae wheels. But, haven't figured which hex to run on the front (xray or exotek) in order to use AE front wheels and get a 245mm width.
Thanks for any help,
02-23-2016, 12:43 PM
Hey fellas,
Does anyone now the part number or size of the 4 smaller washers/shims that sit behind the 4 satallite gears rotating on the 1 piece cross composite diff pin within each diffs? Is is 3 x 6 .02? Lost one and need a replacement.
Does anyone now the part number or size of the 4 smaller washers/shims that sit behind the 4 satallite gears rotating on the 1 piece cross composite diff pin within each diffs? Is is 3 x 6 .02? Lost one and need a replacement.
02-23-2016, 12:47 PM
[QUOTE=Slapjack;14404189]
Thanks Norse... I just ordered the 1 dot rears and some 1.6+1.1 Pistons. I didn't order the 1.5+1.1 for the front tho cause Amain was out of stock. Do you think I'll be ok to run the 1.6+1.1 in rear and front or is that too much for the front? Maybe I could CA glue the 1.1 holes shut on the fronts and they will be just like regular 2 hole 1.6's?
Actually that sounds like a good idea to eliminate the 1.1 and thus just have a 2 hole 1.6. CA should work fine but someone may chime in with a better solution.
Yeah I don"t think you would like 1.6 + 1.1 up front.
Thanks Norse... I just ordered the 1 dot rears and some 1.6+1.1 Pistons. I didn't order the 1.5+1.1 for the front tho cause Amain was out of stock. Do you think I'll be ok to run the 1.6+1.1 in rear and front or is that too much for the front? Maybe I could CA glue the 1.1 holes shut on the fronts and they will be just like regular 2 hole 1.6's?
Yeah I don"t think you would like 1.6 + 1.1 up front.
02-23-2016, 12:53 PM
So this is the latest setup on my xb4. 7000 front diff 3000 rear and 500 front shocks 450 rear. Any suggestions - improvements?
By the way for those who didnt follow previous posts thats our "home made" carpet track here in Katerini/Greece.
By the way for those who didnt follow previous posts thats our "home made" carpet track here in Katerini/Greece.
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02-23-2016, 12:57 PM
Hi, been searching this thread extensively concerning the issue of hexes. Looks like XRAY's +0.75mm 12mm front hexes with either xray wheels or 22-4 front wheels and +1.5mm 12mm rear hexes with xray wheels will give 245mm width in the front and 247mm in the rear.
I'm coming from team associated b5m and b44.3 cars and have a lot of b44.3 front wheels and b5/b44.3 rear wheels. Would love to be able to use them, but keep the same width's of 245mm in the front and 247mm in the rear.
Has anyone figured out which xray hexes to get to run b44.3 fronts and rear wheels?
Looks like getting exotek 1408 hexes will give a 247mm rear width if using ae wheels. But, haven't figured which hex to run on the front (xray or exotek) in order to use AE front wheels and get a 245mm width.
Thanks for any help,
I'm coming from team associated b5m and b44.3 cars and have a lot of b44.3 front wheels and b5/b44.3 rear wheels. Would love to be able to use them, but keep the same width's of 245mm in the front and 247mm in the rear.
Has anyone figured out which xray hexes to get to run b44.3 fronts and rear wheels?
Looks like getting exotek 1408 hexes will give a 247mm rear width if using ae wheels. But, haven't figured which hex to run on the front (xray or exotek) in order to use AE front wheels and get a 245mm width.
Thanks for any help,