XRAY T2’009
10-10-2009, 08:21 AM
#1951
one more thing, is there ceramic thrust bearings available for 009? is there ceramic diff balls available?
10-10-2009, 08:31 AM
#1952
Paul LeMieux gave a bunch of us a diff building clinic at the Asphalt Nats last weekend. He suggests cleaning/rebuilding your diff often -- as frequent as every 4 runs. I know that I cannot feel on the track the difference between a new diff, and a diff with 10 runs but I'm sure Paul can. He said that he replaces the trust bearing much more frequently (7 to 1) than the diff rings/balls.
On the following page Paul describes how he builds a diff (scroll down a bit, or look for 1000): http://forum.teamxray.com/viewtopic....&start=140#top
Last edited by hanulec; 10-10-2009 at 09:05 AM.
10-10-2009, 08:32 AM
#1953
if you search online you will find a few aftermarket ceramic thrust bearings. i cannot say how good they are as i haven't tried any yet. i think it is best to just replace the thrust bearings when your diff starts to feel weird.
Last edited by hanulec; 10-10-2009 at 08:45 AM.
10-10-2009, 08:57 AM
#1954
I can second that. Ive rebuilt one of my diffs time and time again and it always felt notchy. I tried the thrust bearing off of my good diff and it make my "bad" diff fell perfect.
10-10-2009, 10:08 AM
#1955
Generic Ceramic diff balls here:
http://rc4less.com/Bearings_&_Diff_B...duct_info.html
The stock Xray ones are 2.4mm (0.094) and the 3/32 ones at rc4less are 3/32 (0.093)
Ashford Hobby has the Xray carbide ones: http://ashfordhobby.com/detail.aspx?ID=4311
as does Nexus Racing: http://www.nexusracing.com/product_i...roducts_id=294
and AMain: http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ifferential-12
The Xray ceramic thrust bearing is $28!
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ing-Axial-F3-8
Does anyone know of another source for the thrust bearing, probably from another car? The size is 3x8x3.5mm
http://rc4less.com/Bearings_&_Diff_B...duct_info.html
The stock Xray ones are 2.4mm (0.094) and the 3/32 ones at rc4less are 3/32 (0.093)
Ashford Hobby has the Xray carbide ones: http://ashfordhobby.com/detail.aspx?ID=4311
as does Nexus Racing: http://www.nexusracing.com/product_i...roducts_id=294
and AMain: http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ifferential-12
The Xray ceramic thrust bearing is $28!
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ing-Axial-F3-8
Does anyone know of another source for the thrust bearing, probably from another car? The size is 3x8x3.5mm
10-10-2009, 10:33 AM
#1957
http://www.rc-mushroom.com/product_i...ducts_id=18845
10-10-2009, 10:57 AM
#1958
ceramic
i just pop the balls from the thrust and replace it with ceramic. you can us also use there thrust bearing but use the old plate. the but if you need the original XRAY Carbide 3x8x3.5mm Ball Bearing Axial F3-8 i have brand new in a pack 15 shipped.:
these are the sizes
1 x 2.4mm Ceramic Balls (12pk) $10.95
1 x 1/16 Ceramic Balls (8pk.) $4.95
10-10-2009, 05:04 PM
#1959
Would these work? http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...st-Bearing-Set
If so what rings can be used in replacement of the old ones?
If so what rings can be used in replacement of the old ones?
10-10-2009, 05:55 PM
#1960
Would these work? http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...st-Bearing-Set
If so what rings can be used in replacement of the old ones?
If so what rings can be used in replacement of the old ones?
I've only run the xray thrusts and diff rings/balls to date.
10-11-2009, 05:28 AM
#1961
i asked RD what he does slot the 1 chassis servo hole (he slots it), but does any1 else in xray camp use a 9551 futaba? the fit isnt that great isnt it. is a 8800 a better fit? slot the chassis? thoughts. thx
R
R
10-11-2009, 09:07 AM
#1962
I think the answer is, it depends. In my T2'008 EU I've never even opened the rear diff because I primarily run 17.5T in that car. In my T2'009 EU with a 13.5T I've rebuilt the diff a few times in the past few months as it has gotten gritty.
Paul LeMieux gave a bunch of us a diff building clinic at the Asphalt Nats last weekend. He suggests cleaning/rebuilding your diff often -- as frequent as every 4 runs. I know that I cannot feel on the track the difference between a new diff, and a diff with 10 runs but I'm sure Paul can. He said that he replaces the trust bearing much more frequently (7 to 1) than the diff rings/balls.
On the following page Paul describes how he builds a diff (scroll down a bit, or look for 1000): http://forum.teamxray.com/viewtopic....&start=140#top
Paul LeMieux gave a bunch of us a diff building clinic at the Asphalt Nats last weekend. He suggests cleaning/rebuilding your diff often -- as frequent as every 4 runs. I know that I cannot feel on the track the difference between a new diff, and a diff with 10 runs but I'm sure Paul can. He said that he replaces the trust bearing much more frequently (7 to 1) than the diff rings/balls.
On the following page Paul describes how he builds a diff (scroll down a bit, or look for 1000): http://forum.teamxray.com/viewtopic....&start=140#top
10-11-2009, 09:21 AM
#1963
this diff balls are very high quality & they are hand picked, measured & matched per pack to achieve optimal performance
we will also have balls for thrust bearings next week.
10-11-2009, 09:32 AM
#1964
Generic Ceramic diff balls here:
http://rc4less.com/Bearings_&_Diff_B...duct_info.html
The stock Xray ones are 2.4mm (0.094) and the 3/32 ones at rc4less are 3/32 (0.093)
Ashford Hobby has the Xray carbide ones: http://ashfordhobby.com/detail.aspx?ID=4311
as does Nexus Racing: http://www.nexusracing.com/product_i...roducts_id=294
and AMain: http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ifferential-12
The Xray ceramic thrust bearing is $28!
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ing-Axial-F3-8
Does anyone know of another source for the thrust bearing, probably from another car? The size is 3x8x3.5mm
http://rc4less.com/Bearings_&_Diff_B...duct_info.html
The stock Xray ones are 2.4mm (0.094) and the 3/32 ones at rc4less are 3/32 (0.093)
Ashford Hobby has the Xray carbide ones: http://ashfordhobby.com/detail.aspx?ID=4311
as does Nexus Racing: http://www.nexusracing.com/product_i...roducts_id=294
and AMain: http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ifferential-12
The Xray ceramic thrust bearing is $28!
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ing-Axial-F3-8
Does anyone know of another source for the thrust bearing, probably from another car? The size is 3x8x3.5mm
This is one i am looking at not sure if it will work
http://www.rc-mushroom.com/product_i...ducts_id=18845
http://www.rc-mushroom.com/product_i...ducts_id=18845
steve i use the ceramic balls from axiommotors.com and it wurks! i just pop the balls from the thrust and replace it with ceramic. you can us also use there thrust bearing but use the old plate. the but if you need the original XRAY Carbide 3x8x3.5mm Ball Bearing Axial F3-8 i have brand new in a pack 15 shipped.:
these are the sizes
1 x 2.4mm Ceramic Balls (12pk) $10.95
1 x 1/16 Ceramic Balls (8pk.) $4.95
i just pop the balls from the thrust and replace it with ceramic. you can us also use there thrust bearing but use the old plate. the but if you need the original XRAY Carbide 3x8x3.5mm Ball Bearing Axial F3-8 i have brand new in a pack 15 shipped.:these are the sizes
1 x 2.4mm Ceramic Balls (12pk) $10.95
1 x 1/16 Ceramic Balls (8pk.) $4.95
thanks carbon joe, kody, ngo8,johndayo101! we are just trying to see whats out there as we are new to xray cars. we actually have 2.4mm 3/32" diffs balls for the 009, its available at speedtechrc.net $7.99 per pack of 12 http://www.speedtechrc.com/store/ebp...?catmainid=689
this diff balls are very high quality & they are hand picked, measured & matched per pack to achieve optimal performance
we will also have balls for thrust bearings next week.
Would these work? http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...st-Bearing-Set
If so what rings can be used in replacement of the old ones?
If so what rings can be used in replacement of the old ones?
10-11-2009, 10:33 AM
#1965
Who has tried the xray 38t conversion?How did it change the car?Thinking about purchasing it today.Thanks
