Xray XB2 2WD Buggy Thread
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#3571
Anyone here try any other shocks on the xb2? I have some b5m Kashmir shocks I received in a trade. Was wondering if they were a direct fit, which parts needed (rod ends / bushings) and if anyone had any opinion on how they worked with the buggy. Thx
#3572
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But what don't you like about the XRAY shocks? quite honestly I upgraded pistons to the Schelle machined pistons, and I built them like bent does (soak all o-rings in a thin cst shock oil for 20 mins before assembly, no slime, no tricks. my shocks NEVER leak, and they stay pretty clean for a decent amount of time. at first i didn't like them as much as my TLR shocks, but now I think they're on par with the TLR shocks (and I love TLR shocks, even more than AE). also the plastic caps are actually preferable than aluminum. the plastic wears well from grinding when you flip over and it seals well too. plus theyre cheap to replace.
#3573
I believe b5m shocks can be a direct bolt on. however, they may need to be shimmed inside/out to get the lengths set right.
But what don't you like about the XRAY shocks? quite honestly I upgraded pistons to the Schelle machined pistons, and I built them like bent does (soak all o-rings in a thin cst shock oil for 20 mins before assembly, no slime, no tricks. my shocks NEVER leak, and they stay pretty clean for a decent amount of time. at first i didn't like them as much as my TLR shocks, but now I think they're on par with the TLR shocks (and I love TLR shocks, even more than AE). also the plastic caps are actually preferable than aluminum. the plastic wears well from grinding when you flip over and it seals well too. plus theyre cheap to replace.
But what don't you like about the XRAY shocks? quite honestly I upgraded pistons to the Schelle machined pistons, and I built them like bent does (soak all o-rings in a thin cst shock oil for 20 mins before assembly, no slime, no tricks. my shocks NEVER leak, and they stay pretty clean for a decent amount of time. at first i didn't like them as much as my TLR shocks, but now I think they're on par with the TLR shocks (and I love TLR shocks, even more than AE). also the plastic caps are actually preferable than aluminum. the plastic wears well from grinding when you flip over and it seals well too. plus theyre cheap to replace.
#3574
Nothing in particular I like or dislike. I have had some leakage out of the upper caps. I did soak the orings in oil for 30 minutes prior btw. I did notice I need heavier dampening with the X-ray shocks vs associated. Had these laying around so just figured I would try them.
I believe b5m shocks can be a direct bolt on. however, they may need to be shimmed inside/out to get the lengths set right.
But what don't you like about the XRAY shocks? quite honestly I upgraded pistons to the Schelle machined pistons, and I built them like bent does (soak all o-rings in a thin cst shock oil for 20 mins before assembly, no slime, no tricks. my shocks NEVER leak, and they stay pretty clean for a decent amount of time. at first i didn't like them as much as my TLR shocks, but now I think they're on par with the TLR shocks (and I love TLR shocks, even more than AE). also the plastic caps are actually preferable than aluminum. the plastic wears well from grinding when you flip over and it seals well too. plus theyre cheap to replace.
But what don't you like about the XRAY shocks? quite honestly I upgraded pistons to the Schelle machined pistons, and I built them like bent does (soak all o-rings in a thin cst shock oil for 20 mins before assembly, no slime, no tricks. my shocks NEVER leak, and they stay pretty clean for a decent amount of time. at first i didn't like them as much as my TLR shocks, but now I think they're on par with the TLR shocks (and I love TLR shocks, even more than AE). also the plastic caps are actually preferable than aluminum. the plastic wears well from grinding when you flip over and it seals well too. plus theyre cheap to replace.
#3576
#3577
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I have heard people swapping in x-rings from other brands, but i have not seen a need to. i find the xray shocks to be as effective as my TLR shocks, which I think are top notch.
i may try the x-rings out though to see how they work. specifically what rings are you using?
i may try the x-rings out though to see how they work. specifically what rings are you using?
#3578
I have heard people swapping in x-rings from other brands, but i have not seen a need to. i find the xray shocks to be as effective as my TLR shocks, which I think are top notch.
i may try the x-rings out though to see how they work. specifically what rings are you using?
i may try the x-rings out though to see how they work. specifically what rings are you using?
#3579
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Ah that's what I meant. Xray o-rings have a bigger outer diameter than AE/Kyosho x-rings so that'd be awesome if the Yokomo ones fit. I've been hoping X-ray would release x-rings for years now... The stock o-rings work well and are super smooth, but you still have to rebuild the shocks every couple races.
#3581
I didnt even try Xray O-rings in XB2 so I cannot compare how there perform to X-rings. I just build those from the start with X-rings as I had first hand experience about Xray shocks leaking (and getting dirt inside) when I had XB4 2014 (Corrected it with same Yokomo X-rings then).
#3582
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I build my shocks about four months ago and if I remember right those were little tight to fit but still pretty easy. I have not rebuild shock since (only changed oils) and I still dont have any leaking.
I didnt even try Xray O-rings in XB2 so I cannot compare how there perform to X-rings. I just build those from the start with X-rings as I had first hand experience about Xray shocks leaking (and getting dirt inside) when I had XB4 2014 (Corrected it with same Yokomo X-rings then).
I didnt even try Xray O-rings in XB2 so I cannot compare how there perform to X-rings. I just build those from the start with X-rings as I had first hand experience about Xray shocks leaking (and getting dirt inside) when I had XB4 2014 (Corrected it with same Yokomo X-rings then).
i think X-rings by design block out dirt better. im not sure if they last longer or shorter than o-rings though. ill def try them next rebuild, thank you!
#3583
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Finished the build on my XB2 CE, good build everything went together well. Only issue, one of the shims for the steering rack wasn't anywhere near the right size. Supposed to be 1mm but it was more like 1/100mm thick. No big deal I had a spare that I used.
Question, I see a lot of people are using the brass arm mount, which one are most people using?
Question, I see a lot of people are using the brass arm mount, which one are most people using?
#3584
any word on possible 3 gear laydown tranny like the yoke uses
#3585
Haven't heard anything official from overseas but it's coming. Probably standard on the XB2'17 car but Im sure it will be an option you can use on the current car.