Lonestar

iTrader: (14)

Marco if you were asking this as question, then I apologize for picking on you... I read it like you were actually giving an answer on a very "knowledgeable" tone, which cracked me up. The internet is full of such misconceptions which then get relayed over and over... and then they become some kind of twister truths!

Anyways... that was funny

Paul

HeavyD99

iTrader: (15)

I am hoping that the 2014 spec includes machined 1.6 and 1.7 2-hole pistons...i tried drilling my own but messed them up - the holes were a little oval and not as clearly thru the piston as I'd have liked.

mccoy

iTrader: (21)

thx Joey..so turning out a 1,5 piston into a 1,7 is not a bad idea at all..but what king of drilling mesh did u use.. 1,7 is on the small side..is it a specific kit?..thx

mccoy

iTrader: (21)

ohh and by the way 1,6 front and 1,7 rear? thx

joeymdz

iTrader: (13)

you could order online:

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ston-Drill-Set

or just froogle: 1.7mm drill bit and buy the 1 bit for around $3.00 (metric bits are not popular in my area so I had to order online)

and yes you are corrected. Front 1.6 with 40wt losi and Rear 1.7 with 32.5wt losi

(of course different tracks and temperatures play a part of it but its a starting point for you)

joeymdz

iTrader: (13)

Did you use a power tool? If so do it by hand next time and you'll get an accurate hole



you could order online:

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ston-Drill-Set

or just froogle: 1.7mm drill bit and buy the 1 bit for around $3.00 (metric bits are not popular in my area so I had to order online)

and yes you are correct. Front 1.6 with 40wt losi and Rear 1.7 with 32.5wt losi

(of course different tracks and temperatures play a part of it but its a starting point for you)

neallewis

Here are the new part numbers and descriptions list of XB4 2wd and XB4 4wd 2014 spec kits and parts.

360001 – Xray XB4 – 2014 Spec 4WD 1/10 Electric Off-Road Car Kit
360500 – Xray XB4 – 2wd 1/10 Electric Off-Road Car kit
361101 – Alu Chassis 7075 T6 2mm – 2WD
361162 – Graphite Front Upper Deck 2mm – 2WD
361260 – Composite Chassis Frame – V2
361261 - Composite Chassis Frame Splitted
361321 – Body Mount – Short + Shims – Set
361390 – Alu Front Upper Brace – 2WD
362001 – Diff Bulkhead Block Set Rear – V2
362080 – Graphite Shock Tower Front 3mm – V3
362111 – Composite Suspension Arm Front Lower
362190 – Graphite Front Lower Arm Plate 1.6mm (L+R)
362572 – Alu Steering Plate – 2WD
363080 - Graphite Shock Tower Rear 3mm – V3
363111 - Composite Suspension Arm Rear Lower Right
363121 - Composite Suspension Arm Rear Lower Left
363190 – Graphite Rear Lower Arm Plate 1.6mm (L+R)
363311 - Alu Rear Lower Susp. Holder +2 – Front – 7075 T6 (5mm)
363321 - Alu Rear Lower Susp. Holder +2 – Rear – 7075 T6 (5mm)
364120 – Alu Slipper Clutch Plate – 7075 T6 Hard Coated Lightweight
364131 – Slipper Clutch Pad “SLS” (2)
364181 – Slipper Clutch Spring C=50 – Black
365242 – Front Drive Axle – Hudy Spring Steel – 2WD
369701 – Xray XB4 Body DMX

All in stock at MB Models very soon...

locked

iTrader: (1)

If you can't find a 1.6mm drill bit, a 1/16 is very close (1.5875mm). Wiggle it just a little in the hole and you could easily make larger than 1.7mm holes

seth556

iTrader: (43)

So it looks like the 2014 will be:
- tad bit wider
- new slipper clutch
- new rear diff bulkhead probably for more strength
- different composite chassis piece
- arms that have the option to run a carbon fiber piece for less flex, similar to the new t4 and xb9
- updated shock towers

Funny to not see any new top deck like the team has been running. It also doesn't look like they've changed the layout too much for the 2wd unless that's the other composite chassis.

HeavyD99

iTrader: (15)

Hmm, ya, kinda funny. No top deck, but a bunch of other stuff never seen on the XB4 in any races leading up to this either.

I think I'll keep mine the way it is, work on my driving and keep practicing.

Ok, I'll probably get the new body!

Jamison R

iTrader: (66)

Not sure im gonna be getting the 14 either. I was hoping for the top deck and center diff. Oh well. Always can wait and see on the 15.

My xb4 works great now as is.

nicmo

only one new Diff Bulkhead Block? is the rear the same as front?

though they would release both new ones, tigther on the bearings to prevent diff breakage.

BentKa

Some interesting new features on the 2014 XB4 !

http://www.teamxray.com/xb4/

Bent

Pulse_

based on your racing experience with the XB4 what are the upgrades from the 2014 that were really needed on the 2013?

neallewis

I just posted this on Oople...

This shows the new features in more detail, and now makes my list of parts clearer: http://www.teamxray.com/xb4/

for upgraders, looks like the new wishbones front and rear, and optional (to 2014 kit) parts, like the new rear suspension hangers for low traction, optional brass rear weights, and maybe the new slipper bits (I had no issue with the old one?). The split chassis mod, I've done that already for the ralls racing under gearbox weight. no need to buy a new chassis piece for that, only other difference is two holes for mounting rear weights. A drill and counter-sink can sort that ;-)

It doesn't look to me like a lot has changed, lots of the listed changes were v2 parts or running changes anyway, shock o-rings, bevel gears, v2 diff outdrives, etc.

Very interested to try the new 2mm offset wishbones for weight shift. Also rear wishbones are redesigned to allow for front and rear shock mounting. I suspect this option will be a feature of the 2wd car.

I'll keep mine and buy a few of the upgraded bits. Hopefully this will help with rear traction on low grip tracks.