Xray T4 18
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#796
Guys i am just about to buy a t4 18 and serpent 4x evo. Some say buy the serpent and you wont regret it. Does anyone have any experience with both cars to give me some help on my choice?
#798
That's my opinion on the subject, take it for what you will...
#799
Well i was thinking the following. If i buy the xray i will save some money as now is a bit cheaper. However in a few months the 19 version is coming out and i will regret it maybe. The other thing i was thinking is that the xray is a platform that every year changes and rarely you can convert the previous car to the other. The serpent i think it will be a platform that it will convert every change they make. On the other hand this new design that serpent developed it might seem nice but i would like to find out what happens when you put the two platforms on the racing track. Thats all that it matters for me. I need to see which car os faster easier to drive. I think that is what i am looking for. The track that i will be running is asphalt and is quite loose.
#800
Well i was thinking the following. If i buy the xray i will save some money as now is a bit cheaper. However in a few months the 19 version is coming out and i will regret it maybe. The other thing i was thinking is that the xray is a platform that every year changes and rarely you can convert the previous car to the other. The serpent i think it will be a platform that it will convert every change they make. On the other hand this new design that serpent developed it might seem nice but i would like to find out what happens when you put the two platforms on the racing track. Thats all that it matters for me. I need to see which car os faster easier to drive. I think that is what i am looking for. The track that i will be running is asphalt and is quite loose.
it is easy to upgrade the T4 from one version to another and has been from the introduction of the T4 platform. Normally there are a few improvements, but all the parts to upgrade are readily available. In fact it is one of the benefits of running the Xray T4.
#801
Xray aren't like Apple. When the 19 comes out Xray won't come round and loosen all the bolts on your 18 to slow it down. It will still be just as good, and will be better than the 4x will ever be with any number of upgrades.
The T4 hasn't really changed significantly in years. Each year is a small change over the previous one.
The T4 hasn't really changed significantly in years. Each year is a small change over the previous one.
#802
Tech Master
iTrader: (15)
Well i was thinking the following. If i buy the xray i will save some money as now is a bit cheaper. However in a few months the 19 version is coming out and i will regret it maybe. The other thing i was thinking is that the xray is a platform that every year changes and rarely you can convert the previous car to the other. The serpent i think it will be a platform that it will convert every change they make. On the other hand this new design that serpent developed it might seem nice but i would like to find out what happens when you put the two platforms on the racing track. Thats all that it matters for me. I need to see which car os faster easier to drive. I think that is what i am looking for. The track that i will be running is asphalt and is quite loose.
#803
Serpent may be good for low grip. But without an anti-roll bar, cg would stay high during cornering and will not be as good as anti-roll bar cars (where cg lowers as car leans) in high grip conditions. In theory
#804
Tech Elite
iTrader: (15)
I would say the Serpent and the Awesomatix are for more advanced racers that know setup. The Serpent seems pretty complicated and not many people run them in the U.S. and parts support isn't there.
The T4 is a proven chassis and there's lots of support and setups for every condition.
The T4 is a proven chassis and there's lots of support and setups for every condition.
#806
I would say the Serpent and the Awesomatix are for more advanced racers that know setup. The Serpent seems pretty complicated and not many people run them in the U.S. and parts support isn't there.
The T4 is a proven chassis and there's lots of support and setups for every condition.
The T4 is a proven chassis and there's lots of support and setups for every condition.
#807
Hi all,
i am also new to this forum (ran trf). I just finished reading it from the begining .
What is the recommended shock shaft & lenght for ets carpet? (Kit, dramelled kit or rcmission 1mm shorter version). Is pss recommended for carpet and shorter hex?
many thanks,
Marton
i am also new to this forum (ran trf). I just finished reading it from the begining .
What is the recommended shock shaft & lenght for ets carpet? (Kit, dramelled kit or rcmission 1mm shorter version). Is pss recommended for carpet and shorter hex?
many thanks,
Marton
#808
Question, I’m looking at getting a used xray t4. Getting a 16 and upgrading, is the cost of doing that going to be cost effective and be competitive enough? I’m being realistic, not expecting to be competing for a podium out of the box. I know driver skill can make up for a lot but I don’t want to spend too much and then need more car in 6 months. The track I’ll be running will be asphalt.
Thanks
Thanks
#809
Question, I’m looking at getting a used xray t4. Getting a 16 and upgrading, is the cost of doing that going to be cost effective and be competitive enough? I’m being realistic, not expecting to be competing for a podium out of the box. I know driver skill can make up for a lot but I don’t want to spend too much and then need more car in 6 months. The track I’ll be running will be asphalt.
Thanks
Thanks
- chassis and top deck
- mount mount, plate and layshaft mount
- servo mount
- servo plate
- shock towers
- shocks
- centre brace
easy $350-$450 with all that.
plus technically the bumper and front drive shafts are also different.
You can get away without a servo mount, but then can’t run a centre brace. For asphalt it’s 50/50 if you want the SLP or ULP shocks also.
#810
Thanks! That’s exactly what I wanted to know. I’ll be running asphalt this year and next year we’re moving to Texas. Texas there seems to be more carpet tracks. More 1/8 cars that run on asphalt out there.
Thanks again 👍
just run it as a 16. The cost to upgrade with new parts will be hideous.
- chassis and top deck
- mount mount, plate and layshaft mount
- servo mount
- servo plate
- shock towers
- shocks
- centre brace
easy $350-$450 with all that.
plus technically the bumper and front drive shafts are also different.
You can get away without a servo mount, but then can’t run a centre brace. For asphalt it’s 50/50 if you want the SLP or ULP shocks also.
Thanks again 👍
just run it as a 16. The cost to upgrade with new parts will be hideous.
- chassis and top deck
- mount mount, plate and layshaft mount
- servo mount
- servo plate
- shock towers
- shocks
- centre brace
easy $350-$450 with all that.
plus technically the bumper and front drive shafts are also different.
You can get away without a servo mount, but then can’t run a centre brace. For asphalt it’s 50/50 if you want the SLP or ULP shocks also.