333LikesXray XB2 2WD Buggy Thread
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09-21-2016, 11:25 AM
#3706
Tech Initiate
Hey Bent, on a higher grip carpet track what would be the difference (other than offset) in handling running: The XRAY wheels compared to Schumacher or Jconcepts with either:
Schumacher Mini Pins yellow / Cut Stagger yellow
or
New Jconcepts Pin Downs / Swaggers
Thanks.
Schumacher Mini Pins yellow / Cut Stagger yellow
or
New Jconcepts Pin Downs / Swaggers
Thanks.
09-21-2016, 04:30 PM
#3707
Tech Initiate
especially considering 2 cars where released, a dirt and a carpet version..
i would have thought the 3 gear being "so much better" would have made its way into the carpet specific car. Planned obsolescence perhaps?
09-21-2016, 05:37 PM
#3708
where are you guys seeing this new car?
EDIT: never mind I found it.
But man I'm kind of disappointing there's no update besides the 3 gear, I sold my XB2 2016 thinking there would be significant upgrade.
I'm most likely going to purchase another 2wd before the winter. While I love XRAY and will continue to run the XB4 and XB8, I may consider the B6 for 2wd.
EDIT: never mind I found it.
But man I'm kind of disappointing there's no update besides the 3 gear, I sold my XB2 2016 thinking there would be significant upgrade.
I'm most likely going to purchase another 2wd before the winter. While I love XRAY and will continue to run the XB4 and XB8, I may consider the B6 for 2wd.
09-22-2016, 12:11 AM
#3709
09-22-2016, 12:28 AM
#3710
so when the xb2 was in development for 3 years, was a 3 gear not tested?
especially considering 2 cars where released, a dirt and a carpet version..
i would have thought the 3 gear being "so much better" would have made its way into the carpet specific car. Planned obsolescence perhaps?
especially considering 2 cars where released, a dirt and a carpet version..
i would have thought the 3 gear being "so much better" would have made its way into the carpet specific car. Planned obsolescence perhaps?
As mentioned earlier a lot of different motor and chassis layouts were tested and the choice of a 4 gear laydown was made due to being a lot more versatile in terms of track surfaces.
At the time people were crying about 2WD cars getting too specialized and you would have to have several cars for different tracks/surfaces.
Fast forward 1 year and people are crying about the current 2WD offerings not being specialized enough.......
You also have to remember that this is Xray's first 2WD and it has been on the market for less than a year.........that's under 12 months !!!!!!!!!
So another way of viewing it would be; look at what Xray have achieved in less than a year compared to their competitors that have made 2WD buggies for how long now......?
And as already mentioned several times a 3 gear laydown will now be avaliable on the new updated XB2 and for all of those already owning an XB2 it will be an easy upgrade
The Dirt edition that will be out later this year will also have several updates and we are constantly working on new parts and options to further better the platform.
As of just in a matter of days you will have the option to run your XB2 with either 3 or 4 gear laydown or 3 or 4 gear standup gearboxes.
You have the choice of medium, hard, graphite and aluminum parts.
Ball diff or gear diff.
Standard or lightweight bodies.
Bulkheads, hinge pin holders and camber link holders in different composites, aluminum and brass.
You also have the option of a slipper eliminator with 69 and 72 spur gear for stock classes.
I would say we have gotten a lot of stuff done in under 12 months on the market
And more is coming. Xray won't rest until the XB2 and XT2 are the best options in their respective classes just like the Xray XB4
Bent
09-22-2016, 12:33 AM
#3711
Especially the new Schumacher MiniPin 1 has horrible wear characteristics.
The Swaggers also have reinforcement ribs to make the more predictable and smoother instead of being a bit edgy like the Cut Stagger LP.
It also makes the Swaggers a lot easier to glue.
For the rims we prefer the Xray versions as they have a better hex mounting (better fit and more material) and they are a bit softer so they provide more traction and absorbs flat landings better.
Bent
09-22-2016, 01:36 AM
#3712
As mentioned earlier a lot of different motor and chassis layouts were tested and the choice of a 4 gear laydown was made due to being a lot more versatile in terms of track surfaces.
At the time people were crying about 2WD cars getting too specialized and you would have to have several cars for different tracks/surfaces.
Fast forward 1 year and people are crying about the current 2WD offerings not being specialized enough.......
You also have to remember that this is Xray's first 2WD and it has been on the market for less than a year.........that's under 12 months !!!!!!!!!
So another way of viewing it would be; look at what Xray have achieved in less than a year compared to their competitors that have made 2WD buggies for how long now......?
And as already mentioned several times a 3 gear laydown will now be avaliable on the new updated XB2 and for all of those already owning an XB2 it will be an easy upgrade
The Dirt edition that will be out later this year will also have several updates and we are constantly working on new parts and options to further better the platform.
As of just in a matter of days you will have the option to run your XB2 with either 3 or 4 gear laydown or 3 or 4 gear standup gearboxes.
You have the choice of medium, hard, graphite and aluminum parts.
Ball diff or gear diff.
Standard or lightweight bodies.
Bulkheads, hinge pin holders and camber link holders in different composites, aluminum and brass.
You also have the option of a slipper eliminator with 69 and 72 spur gear for stock classes.
I would say we have gotten a lot of stuff done in under 12 months on the market
And more is coming. Xray won't rest until the XB2 and XT2 are the best options in their respective classes just like the Xray XB4
Bent
At the time people were crying about 2WD cars getting too specialized and you would have to have several cars for different tracks/surfaces.
Fast forward 1 year and people are crying about the current 2WD offerings not being specialized enough.......
You also have to remember that this is Xray's first 2WD and it has been on the market for less than a year.........that's under 12 months !!!!!!!!!
So another way of viewing it would be; look at what Xray have achieved in less than a year compared to their competitors that have made 2WD buggies for how long now......?
And as already mentioned several times a 3 gear laydown will now be avaliable on the new updated XB2 and for all of those already owning an XB2 it will be an easy upgrade
The Dirt edition that will be out later this year will also have several updates and we are constantly working on new parts and options to further better the platform.
As of just in a matter of days you will have the option to run your XB2 with either 3 or 4 gear laydown or 3 or 4 gear standup gearboxes.
You have the choice of medium, hard, graphite and aluminum parts.
Ball diff or gear diff.
Standard or lightweight bodies.
Bulkheads, hinge pin holders and camber link holders in different composites, aluminum and brass.
You also have the option of a slipper eliminator with 69 and 72 spur gear for stock classes.
I would say we have gotten a lot of stuff done in under 12 months on the market
And more is coming. Xray won't rest until the XB2 and XT2 are the best options in their respective classes just like the Xray XB4
Bent
09-22-2016, 02:07 AM
#3713
09-22-2016, 06:04 AM
#3716
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (15)
Bent, what is the team using on med-high bite clay? My track is like cement, sometimes rough spots develop and sometimes it gets dusty, but the main of it is very hard cement like clay. not the smooth shiny hard clay, i think you get it...tires we use slicks or electrons super soft when the layout is new.
but are you using the CE car with a ball diff or the DE car in such conditions.
but are you using the CE car with a ball diff or the DE car in such conditions.
09-22-2016, 06:52 AM
#3717
Bent, what is the team using on med-high bite clay? My track is like cement, sometimes rough spots develop and sometimes it gets dusty, but the main of it is very hard cement like clay. not the smooth shiny hard clay, i think you get it...tires we use slicks or electrons super soft when the layout is new.
but are you using the CE car with a ball diff or the DE car in such conditions.
but are you using the CE car with a ball diff or the DE car in such conditions.
Add weight under the battery and run the brass RF holder. A low-profile battery and light weight body also helps for higher speed sections if the car is wanting to get upset and traction roll.
09-22-2016, 07:54 AM
#3718
Tech Initiate
Bent, thanks for follow up on tire / wheels. Is a front sway bar option something that will be looked at in the near future. I also notice not too many people seem to be running rear sway bar on the XB2 on high grip carpet, wondering why that may be.
09-22-2016, 04:39 PM
#3719
With the longer shock ends are people just using them on the rear of the car or both I have the dirt car and run on clay
