333LikesXray XB2 2WD Buggy Thread
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11-02-2016, 01:59 AM
#3991
Really curious to see how it's gonna feel like... next time I can race it is in 3wks
11-02-2016, 04:17 AM
#3992
If you haven't found them yet... I ordered mine online from a shop called RC Madness. I live in NC, and the shop is in CT. They had 2 of each part left yesterday after I ordered.
11-02-2016, 05:00 AM
#3993
Tech Master
iTrader: (36)
saying that no one runs rear motor based on your local indoor track, or the big events, doesn't make it true
at my local HT track, the B5R has been dominant when they have minor/major events. prior to the B6D a local AE driver would use the B5R. Phoenix SRS drivers would come down with some of them too, dumping their mid motor cars. there are some posts in various threads, racers still requesting rear motor and talking how rear motor still dominates at their tracks due to conditions that a 4 gear mid won't even over come
if you look at when the AE B6 series released, the dirt version was sold out very first. but in today's news mid laydowns steal the headlines due to carpet and unique dirt tracks that most imo never get to race on
i still own two DE XB2's and now have a B6D. i don't brand bash or want to start a A vs E fight. i have tried everything on my DE on what was a loose/low/med traction outdoor dirt track, 3 and 4 gear, springs from 4 manf's. did a lot of what Socket came up with at our track. my basic stock B6D was dialed per instructions.
i still hope xray goes thru with rear motor option, so i can try my DE's in the config i was hoping to use when i bought them
at my local HT track, the B5R has been dominant when they have minor/major events. prior to the B6D a local AE driver would use the B5R. Phoenix SRS drivers would come down with some of them too, dumping their mid motor cars. there are some posts in various threads, racers still requesting rear motor and talking how rear motor still dominates at their tracks due to conditions that a 4 gear mid won't even over come
if you look at when the AE B6 series released, the dirt version was sold out very first. but in today's news mid laydowns steal the headlines due to carpet and unique dirt tracks that most imo never get to race on
i still own two DE XB2's and now have a B6D. i don't brand bash or want to start a A vs E fight. i have tried everything on my DE on what was a loose/low/med traction outdoor dirt track, 3 and 4 gear, springs from 4 manf's. did a lot of what Socket came up with at our track. my basic stock B6D was dialed per instructions.
i still hope xray goes thru with rear motor option, so i can try my DE's in the config i was hoping to use when i bought them
11-02-2016, 05:42 AM
#3994
11-02-2016, 05:54 AM
#3995
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (15)
saying that no one runs rear motor based on your local indoor track, or the big events, doesn't make it true
at my local HT track, the B5R has been dominant when they have minor/major events. prior to the B6D a local AE driver would use the B5R. Phoenix SRS drivers would come down with some of them too, dumping their mid motor cars. there are some posts in various threads, racers still requesting rear motor and talking how rear motor still dominates at their tracks due to conditions that a 4 gear mid won't even over come
if you look at when the AE B6 series released, the dirt version was sold out very first. but in today's news mid laydowns steal the headlines due to carpet and unique dirt tracks that most imo never get to race on
i still own two DE XB2's and now have a B6D. i don't brand bash or want to start a A vs E fight. i have tried everything on my DE on what was a loose/low/med traction outdoor dirt track, 3 and 4 gear, springs from 4 manf's. did a lot of what Socket came up with at our track. my basic stock B6D was dialed per instructions.
i still hope xray goes thru with rear motor option, so i can try my DE's in the config i was hoping to use when i bought them
at my local HT track, the B5R has been dominant when they have minor/major events. prior to the B6D a local AE driver would use the B5R. Phoenix SRS drivers would come down with some of them too, dumping their mid motor cars. there are some posts in various threads, racers still requesting rear motor and talking how rear motor still dominates at their tracks due to conditions that a 4 gear mid won't even over come
if you look at when the AE B6 series released, the dirt version was sold out very first. but in today's news mid laydowns steal the headlines due to carpet and unique dirt tracks that most imo never get to race on
i still own two DE XB2's and now have a B6D. i don't brand bash or want to start a A vs E fight. i have tried everything on my DE on what was a loose/low/med traction outdoor dirt track, 3 and 4 gear, springs from 4 manf's. did a lot of what Socket came up with at our track. my basic stock B6D was dialed per instructions.
i still hope xray goes thru with rear motor option, so i can try my DE's in the config i was hoping to use when i bought them
11-02-2016, 08:22 AM
#3996
You must have had an aftermarket Carbon chassis and should specify that. The Xray carbon adds a lot of flex and traction. I went from barely being able to hook up my Laydown on a medium bite track to getting good traction with a gear diff and shocks on the front of rear arms by adding the Xray carbon. Not disputing the value or preference vs a b6 but the comment about the carbon is wrong and should be prefaced by indicating a cheaper non factory carbon was used to be fair
I agree with you i have xb2 DE also upgrade carbon chassis running with medium dirt track more worst than stock chassis. And purchaed b6d with laydown transmission to taste how compare with xb2 and wow b6d is way more better than xb2 so i sold xb2 never go back xb2 only i like the plastik parts ofx xray is top quality compare to b6d
11-02-2016, 12:47 PM
#3997
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (15)
i think people just don't know how to set cars up without listening to the book. the book setups are not very good. on carpet there is too much roll and on clay there is not near enough traction. you have to know when to follow the book setting and when to deviate based on what surface you're on and what you're looking to achieve with the car.
in my experience the TLR and AE book setups are much better out of the box and are much better on clay. that doesn't mean the car is better. xray is made in Europe - Europeans are weird - we all know and believe this - it only makes sense the setup is a little weird too. That doesn't mean we can't groom them into polite blokes with some controlled edge and aggression to boot.
in my experience the TLR and AE book setups are much better out of the box and are much better on clay. that doesn't mean the car is better. xray is made in Europe - Europeans are weird - we all know and believe this - it only makes sense the setup is a little weird too. That doesn't mean we can't groom them into polite blokes with some controlled edge and aggression to boot.
11-02-2016, 01:25 PM
#3998
popcorn out. feet up. waiting
11-02-2016, 02:41 PM
#4001
the vast majority of people on this forum and around my area wont touch a rear motor. it's just the way it is bro. sure in some places theres loose outdoor tracks, but those are the minority. since when do companies ever cater toward the minority? that's just bad business is what im saying, unless it's there only way to capitalize due to too high of competition or not enough resources internally to compete.
alot of talk about clay, indoor, carpet, and laydown trans tells me....we are not on the same page. but that occurs with two car types mixed into the same thread.
11-02-2016, 03:49 PM
#4002
11-02-2016, 11:36 PM
#4003
If you want it consistent on medium grip the Xray factory carbon chassis is a huge help with the added flex. Car is fine on medium grip with the stock 4 degrees toe and a brass rear front hanger. Plus you'll be way underweight and have a lot of room to add weight where you need it. You don't need a 17 edition. I'd spend my money on a new 16 or good condition ised 16 and use the money saved to buy Xray carbon chassis. DO NOT buy aftermarket carbon they are just the opposite and stiff. Hope this helps you... Ohh b5-6 wheels are fine. I use them. Just get an exotek $15 rear hexes. Front are 0.75mm wider using standard hexes so not noticeable (for me). I've been running AE wheels this whole time. They are also very soft. Almost as soft as Xray.
I'm looking at the 17 edition to run on dirt medium grip. Our track is starting to run laydown cars now and the dirt edition looks to be only stand up. Few questions, does the 17 come with wheels? Does associated type front and rear wheels work on the car? How many have run the 16 carpet edition on medium dirt with success? Also what options am I looking at to run it on medium dirt. I'm assuming the ball diff will probably be the number 1 answer. Is the ball diff a direct fit in the carpet car? Also is the meduim and hard parts included in the 17 car like the 16? I have driven both the b6d laydown and 22 3.0 laydown at our track with decent success. Thanks for the help
11-03-2016, 04:08 AM
#4004
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (15)
again you assume minority based on what you see. if you are a pro driver have a killer indoor track and travel from premiere track to premiere track. those people are the minority of RC racing, those premiere races grab the headlines and talk, and then yes some RC car manf's cater that...hence then minority.
alot of talk about clay, indoor, carpet, and laydown trans tells me....we are not on the same page. but that occurs with two car types mixed into the same thread.
alot of talk about clay, indoor, carpet, and laydown trans tells me....we are not on the same page. but that occurs with two car types mixed into the same thread.
If you weren't than companies would still be selling rear motor cars but they're not...any more brain busters
11-03-2016, 05:12 AM
#4005
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)