Xray XB2 2WD Buggy Thread
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#2581
Tech Elite
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To those running Low profile servos: How do you get the cable to fit next to the servo mounts? I just picked up an MKS low profile HBL575SL and I think I'd have to remove the grommet and fold over the cable, maybe use some plasti-dip to keep it from shorting. Anyone else had trouble with similar servos or same?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
#2582
Tech Master
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I bought my XB2 used and the guy stripped the small screw in one of the wheel hexes. Any tips for getting it loose? I've tried different size allen wrenches and can't get anything to grab enough. I have a ez out set, but don't think it's small enough. I'm pretty much at the point of drilling the head off the screw and trashing the hex.
#2584
Tech Fanatic
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I bought my XB2 used and the guy stripped the small screw in one of the wheel hexes. Any tips for getting it loose? I've tried different size allen wrenches and can't get anything to grab enough. I have a ez out set, but don't think it's small enough. I'm pretty much at the point of drilling the head off the screw and trashing the hex.
#2587
I bought my XB2 used and the guy stripped the small screw in one of the wheel hexes. Any tips for getting it loose? I've tried different size allen wrenches and can't get anything to grab enough. I have a ez out set, but don't think it's small enough. I'm pretty much at the point of drilling the head off the screw and trashing the hex.
#2588
I bought my XB2 used and the guy stripped the small screw in one of the wheel hexes. Any tips for getting it loose? I've tried different size allen wrenches and can't get anything to grab enough. I have a ez out set, but don't think it's small enough. I'm pretty much at the point of drilling the head off the screw and trashing the hex.
I don't have my car in front of me - is the hole drilled and tapped all the way through? If so, drill it from the backside. I'd get a .059" drill bit, and drill it from the backside. This should drive the screw out backwards.
#2590
Tech Elite
iTrader: (33)
i may have a flywheel puller we can try to pull it out with if you like.. i think you need to just get a new set of hexes for the front..
dont get too crazy cutting at it.. bring it saturday.. if i can find my flywheel puller.. i will bring it and see if we can work it out of there..
dont get too crazy cutting at it.. bring it saturday.. if i can find my flywheel puller.. i will bring it and see if we can work it out of there..
#2591
A pinion puller or flywheel puller will be your best bets.
#2592
Hate to bring up a sore subject, but now that I've run my new DE several times I wanted to show the results on the rear suspension holder. I run primarily on a relatively rough hard packed dirt track, so I figured this would be a good durability test. I haven't broke a single part yet, but I can see why the design of the rear hanger is prone to break now. This is my first modern buggy, so I don't know how other brands are, but on the XB2 the rear suspension holder is lower than the chassis allowing it to receive some excessive abuse under normal driving conditions.
Here are some pictures to show my hanger is tweaked, and is most likely going to break soon. Notice how the right side is starting to bend up and buckle where the screw hole is. For the record, I did loc-tite these screws and check them after every run; they have never come loose. This is happening because the hanger is hitting the ground before the chassis.
Here are some pictures to show my hanger is tweaked, and is most likely going to break soon. Notice how the right side is starting to bend up and buckle where the screw hole is. For the record, I did loc-tite these screws and check them after every run; they have never come loose. This is happening because the hanger is hitting the ground before the chassis.
#2593
Wes, Email Xray directly. Newest reports have shown that they will send you a new one. (if it's broken...time to test if a bent one will get replaced)
iirc, the holder on the B5M is flush with the chassis. Perhaps an added rear skid plate would help.
iirc, the holder on the B5M is flush with the chassis. Perhaps an added rear skid plate would help.
#2594
Thanks Socket, I'll do that.
Are there rear skid plates available for the XB2? That sure would be nice to save the rear of the chassis. Even with a chassis protector it gets hit pretty hard.
Are there rear skid plates available for the XB2? That sure would be nice to save the rear of the chassis. Even with a chassis protector it gets hit pretty hard.
#2595
Make the hanger out of billet aluminium, and also reset the geometry to 3 degrees toe at centered offset. This would allow adjustment from 2 to 4, instead of making us start at 4.
Please email exotek at [email protected] and request it, as I have done.