Xray XB2 2WD Buggy Thread
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#4006
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (15)
some years ago when the 22 1.0 came out and it was rear motor with the ability to make it mid motor, I remember reading many people saying things about mid motor and dirt were silly or stupid. People tried it and many have switched. however not EVERYONE has switched. We all know your track in Rhode Island is the leading track in the world and everyone else has to follow it, but I wont.
Really you shouldn't make generalizations like you are. Yes most companies are doing mid motors right now, like most companies were doing short course trucks 5 years ago.
Doesn't mean its better or right, its the current trend. I am not saying RM is better than MM or vice versa. I am saying being closed minded about it is not correct. Because YOU don't do it, doesn't mean I shouldn't. especially since the company promised they would make it possible.
Also your past post about maybe I should just stick to the 22 because the parts are expensive on the xray and there is more maintance... Your logic is flawed on this one too. By your logic, if I can comfortably afford a Ferrari, I should still only buy a civic...because I only drive around the streets and I don't race. Its honestly just wrong.
I was going to let the topic go because Bent responded, which is what I wanted, but you keep going on, so I now have said what I wanted to say the first time, but closed out instead.
(I mean no disrespect to Rhode Island, its a lovely state and it has the best tasting water I ever had)
Really you shouldn't make generalizations like you are. Yes most companies are doing mid motors right now, like most companies were doing short course trucks 5 years ago.
Doesn't mean its better or right, its the current trend. I am not saying RM is better than MM or vice versa. I am saying being closed minded about it is not correct. Because YOU don't do it, doesn't mean I shouldn't. especially since the company promised they would make it possible.
Also your past post about maybe I should just stick to the 22 because the parts are expensive on the xray and there is more maintance... Your logic is flawed on this one too. By your logic, if I can comfortably afford a Ferrari, I should still only buy a civic...because I only drive around the streets and I don't race. Its honestly just wrong.
I was going to let the topic go because Bent responded, which is what I wanted, but you keep going on, so I now have said what I wanted to say the first time, but closed out instead.
(I mean no disrespect to Rhode Island, its a lovely state and it has the best tasting water I ever had)
There's nothing wrong with you liking rear motor I was just saying don't expect to be catered to as the minority - there's no money in it for the companies. That's why I was saying a purpose built 2wd race buggy is not the best RC for your needs.
No need to argue I see what you're saying.
#4009
You can download the manual for the '17 XB2 CE here:
https://teamxray.com/xb2c/2017/en/download/
All manuals for all Xray vehicles are available for downloading on www.teamxray.com
Bent
#4011
You'll have an extra metal pin leftover. If you look at he instructions don't get hung up on the middle pin. Looks like it goes into a hole that is too small to fit it. If you align the pin and gear to the topshaft you'll find the pin goes in more of the center hole that lines up. It'll make sense when you do it.
#4012
Tech Elite
iTrader: (43)
Thank you Stephen and Jason.
UPDATE:
Finished installing it. Can't wait to run this buggy with the new 3 gear laydown. It was pretty easy and a no brainer installing it. I had to change the orientation of my electronics though.
UPDATE:
Finished installing it. Can't wait to run this buggy with the new 3 gear laydown. It was pretty easy and a no brainer installing it. I had to change the orientation of my electronics though.
Last edited by Phillip F; 11-05-2016 at 01:46 AM.
#4013
Tech Champion
iTrader: (76)
Well went ahead and got the 17 car. Bought the ball diff for it as well. Build went pretty good. Very high quality. Don't really care for the shocks thou. They seem to have a lot of air in them and don't like the looks of the plastic shock caps. Car seems under dampened sitting on the bench. I was a little disappointed the car didn't come with the medium and hard plastics I thought I read at least the 16 car came with both. Like I said I'm not ever gonna run this car on carpet. It will be run on medium bite clay. One big plus it seems that all my b5m b6 wheels work on the car. I just hope that I can get the right amount of rear traction is my only big concern. One other thing is I wish they would have gave more room for electronics. Gonna be tough to mount my orion r10.1 and sanwa rx472 rx. I'm even using a spektrum 6240 shorty servo. Also what is the proper pinion for say running a 7.5 and 8.5 motor? Thanks for any response. Also what are the most breakable parts on the car?
#4015
Tech Champion
iTrader: (76)
Well took the car in its 1st run today. Ran on medium bite at best clay. Made a few changes from the stock setup and man I couldn't be more impressed. The car just turns and has traction. I thought I would be wrenching all day to get the car to work but nope just a couple of small changes. And the track I ran on is hosting the 1/10th roar electric Nats next year. I'm so stoked I'm selling my losi 22-4 2.0 and buying a xray 4we car. Now let me say I own a b6d laydown and the 22 3.0 laydown. This car is so much easier to drive it's nuts.
#4016
Well took the car in its 1st run today. Ran on medium bite at best clay. Made a few changes from the stock setup and man I couldn't be more impressed. The car just turns and has traction. I thought I would be wrenching all day to get the car to work but nope just a couple of small changes. And the track I ran on is hosting the 1/10th roar electric Nats next year. I'm so stoked I'm selling my losi 22-4 2.0 and buying a xray 4we car. Now let me say I own a b6d laydown and the 22 3.0 laydown. This car is so much easier to drive it's nuts.
#4017
After having 2 xb2's the last 6 months, I finally tried the 0 slot steering plates. Wow - what great steering. This is a very inexpensive tuning option I wish I would have tried a long time ago. Thought it would make the buggy twitch. Actually made the steering feel more even through the turn. Took away much of the push i thought I was having. May have to sell this buggy soon but wish I would have tried this sooner. What a high impact upgrade for $15
#4018
Tech Elite
iTrader: (43)
After having 2 xb2's the last 6 months, I finally tried the 0 slot steering plates. Wow - what great steering. This is a very inexpensive tuning option I wish I would have tried a long time ago. Thought it would make the buggy twitch. Actually made the steering feel more even through the turn. Took away much of the push i thought I was having. May have to sell this buggy soon but wish I would have tried this sooner. What a high impact upgrade for $15
#4019
322292
https://www.amainhobbies.com/xray-xb2-graphite-0slot-steering-block-extension-2-xra322292/p477701?gclid=CLfK36fqldACFVJtfgod-vgC0Q
https://www.amainhobbies.com/xray-xb2-graphite-0slot-steering-block-extension-2-xra322292/p477701?gclid=CLfK36fqldACFVJtfgod-vgC0Q