Xray XB2 2WD Buggy Thread
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#1291
Tech Master
iTrader: (1)
Bentka. Thanks for the response. Yes I'm from the U.S. I guess it just comes down to I'm very excited to put all the option parts on the car. The thought of making this beast "xb2" even better is nutty! In a area full of yokomo and b5m's I'm the only one with X-ray and consistently being chased!!!
#1292
Tech Fanatic
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When you guys move the shocks to the back are you making any other changes (oil, springs,positions)?
You realize you are effectively making the rear suspension stiffer, and taking away traction, right?
Is it one of those we don't know why it works, it just does, kind of things?
You realize you are effectively making the rear suspension stiffer, and taking away traction, right?
Is it one of those we don't know why it works, it just does, kind of things?
#1293
Tech Initiate
So is it possible to purchase parts from outside of US and what would be best places to do so with the parts in stock?
#1294
When you guys move the shocks to the back are you making any other changes (oil, springs,positions)?
You realize you are effectively making the rear suspension stiffer, and taking away traction, right?
Is it one of those we don't know why it works, it just does, kind of things?
You realize you are effectively making the rear suspension stiffer, and taking away traction, right?
Is it one of those we don't know why it works, it just does, kind of things?
#1296
http://www.xray-shop.at/shop/
They seem to be legit and seem to have all parts in stock. I ordered a few days ago, and have not been informed that my items have shipped yet. They did mention it takes 5 business days to process which I found odd. I used PayPal so I am buyer protected
Anyways we'll see.
#1299
#1302
Yep, that is wrong.
Shocks on the back = low/medium traction
Shocks on the front = High traction
Seth is right, moving the shocks really helps more with corner rotation that it does traction. front to rear & vice versa weight transfer is probably right as well, or at least one of a multitude of items it can effect.
Shocks on the back = low/medium traction
Shocks on the front = High traction
Seth is right, moving the shocks really helps more with corner rotation that it does traction. front to rear & vice versa weight transfer is probably right as well, or at least one of a multitude of items it can effect.
#1303
So what is the mechanism that promotes faster or slower rotation? The location of the mounting holes in the arm are the same distance from the centerline of the car. It appears that the vertical angle of the shock is also the same, due to the spacer, whether mounted on the front or the back.
Other than having the weight of the shocks forward or aft of the axle, I'm having a hard time understanding what is changing with this option?
It did seem like a lot of cars switched to rear mounted shocks at the Reedy race when they complained about poor traction. I just assumed that was due to moving the CG of the car aft with the weight of the shocks.
Other than having the weight of the shocks forward or aft of the axle, I'm having a hard time understanding what is changing with this option?
It did seem like a lot of cars switched to rear mounted shocks at the Reedy race when they complained about poor traction. I just assumed that was due to moving the CG of the car aft with the weight of the shocks.
Last edited by avaldes; 02-04-2016 at 11:40 PM.
#1304
Tech Adept
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