Xray XB2 2WD Buggy Thread
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#691
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Why did XRay decide to use 14mm in the XB4 and 12mm in the XB2?
#692
Because the XB2 is a brand new platform and the XB4 '16 is an evolution of the original XB4 from 2013.
This means that current owners of the XB4 will already have a lot of 14mm wheels and would be able to use these when upgrading to the '16 model.
For the XB2 it would be more likely that owners of current 2WD buggies would have 12mm wheels already and with the European Federation (EFRA) pushing for standardized wheels and offsets it seemed natural to offer the new platform with this as standard.
No matter how they would have decided to do this it would not have suited some current or new owners. You just can't please everyone
Bent
This means that current owners of the XB4 will already have a lot of 14mm wheels and would be able to use these when upgrading to the '16 model.
For the XB2 it would be more likely that owners of current 2WD buggies would have 12mm wheels already and with the European Federation (EFRA) pushing for standardized wheels and offsets it seemed natural to offer the new platform with this as standard.
No matter how they would have decided to do this it would not have suited some current or new owners. You just can't please everyone
Bent
#693
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Good answer. I knew there had to be a reason, almost thought it was because of strength, assuming 14mm is a stronger design than 12mm.
#694
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Because the XB2 is a brand new platform and the XB4 '16 is an evolution of the original XB4 from 2013.
This means that current owners of the XB4 will already have a lot of 14mm wheels and would be able to use these when upgrading to the '16 model.
For the XB2 it would be more likely that owners of current 2WD buggies would have 12mm wheels already and with the European Federation (EFRA) pushing for standardized wheels and offsets it seemed natural to offer the new platform with this as standard.
No matter how they would have decided to do this it would not have suited some current or new owners. You just can't please everyone
Bent
This means that current owners of the XB4 will already have a lot of 14mm wheels and would be able to use these when upgrading to the '16 model.
For the XB2 it would be more likely that owners of current 2WD buggies would have 12mm wheels already and with the European Federation (EFRA) pushing for standardized wheels and offsets it seemed natural to offer the new platform with this as standard.
No matter how they would have decided to do this it would not have suited some current or new owners. You just can't please everyone
Bent
I'm glad that EFRA is pushing for this, as there are way too many options, offsets, etc. If everything was standardized, it would be a lot easier to figure out your options. Glad to see Xray making the 12mm hex and offset a standard.
#695
Xray Newbie
Just received my XB2. It also came with the addition of a built ball diff. (Very cool). I have a few questions on the build.
1. What grit sandpaper do I use? 400-500
2. Will any CA glue work on the carbon fiber parts?
3. Looks like 1.6 front and 1.7 rear Piston size. But what about oil thickness?
4. I have slim stagger (yellow) do I run them with NO foams?
5. And I'm running this in stock what recommendations to ppl have?
Sorry for all the questions I really look forward to building and driving this baby!
1. What grit sandpaper do I use? 400-500
2. Will any CA glue work on the carbon fiber parts?
3. Looks like 1.6 front and 1.7 rear Piston size. But what about oil thickness?
4. I have slim stagger (yellow) do I run them with NO foams?
5. And I'm running this in stock what recommendations to ppl have?
Sorry for all the questions I really look forward to building and driving this baby!
#696
Tech Elite
iTrader: (118)
Just received my XB2. It also came with the addition of a built ball diff. (Very cool). I have a few questions on the build.
1. What grit sandpaper do I use? 400-500
2. Will any CA glue work on the carbon fiber parts?
3. Looks like 1.6 front and 1.7 rear Piston size. But what about oil thickness?
4. I have slim stagger (yellow) do I run them with NO foams?
5. And I'm running this in stock what recommendations to ppl have?
Sorry for all the questions I really look forward to building and driving this baby!
1. What grit sandpaper do I use? 400-500
2. Will any CA glue work on the carbon fiber parts?
3. Looks like 1.6 front and 1.7 rear Piston size. But what about oil thickness?
4. I have slim stagger (yellow) do I run them with NO foams?
5. And I'm running this in stock what recommendations to ppl have?
Sorry for all the questions I really look forward to building and driving this baby!
1. 400-500 is fine, I personally use a Dremel with a fine sand (quicker)
2. Preference, I prefer a thin CA. Apply with small Foam sponge or Q-Tip (requires quick work with thinner CA)
3. Start with what's included in the kit, adjust from there.
Enjoy!
#697
Just received my XB2. It also came with the addition of a built ball diff. (Very cool). I have a few questions on the build.
1. What grit sandpaper do I use? 400-500
2. Will any CA glue work on the carbon fiber parts?
3. Looks like 1.6 front and 1.7 rear Piston size. But what about oil thickness?
4. I have slim stagger (yellow) do I run them with NO foams?
5. And I'm running this in stock what recommendations to ppl have?
Sorry for all the questions I really look forward to building and driving this baby!
1. What grit sandpaper do I use? 400-500
2. Will any CA glue work on the carbon fiber parts?
3. Looks like 1.6 front and 1.7 rear Piston size. But what about oil thickness?
4. I have slim stagger (yellow) do I run them with NO foams?
5. And I'm running this in stock what recommendations to ppl have?
Sorry for all the questions I really look forward to building and driving this baby!
So this is just speaking from me. But this seems to work wonders for me.
1. I used scrotchbrite (red) and called it a day
2. I sealed it with CA glue, just use your finger to smear it
3. Yep so 1.6/1.7 and I think I'm running kit front/30wt rear
4. Yep no foams in the back, and I run schumacher medium rears
5. Not running this car in stock but should be SUPER dialed because the drivertrain is already super light, and the car itself is at 1500grams. Add some titanium screws and turnbuckles and you can easily be at 1400-1450's. Might have to try it sometime.
#698
What's the caster if you put the 5deg inserts in upside down?
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