248LikesXray XB4 thread
06-08-2014, 03:55 PM
#4892
I run an XB4 and a Caster S10B. I raced them both today at a Regional Championship in the North of England.
The XB4 is a great car, but I have problems with it hopping its back end up in the air over smallish bumps or jumps. The car feels really nicely setup - very similar to the Caster, yet the Caster will fly nice and flat over small jumps and just hammers over bumps superbly.
The Caster is heavier (1.9 kilos ready to race), but I have weights in the back of the Xray to try and help. Anybody else suffer from this? Still qualified 9th out of an 80 car entry, so quite happy.
Jimmy
The XB4 is a great car, but I have problems with it hopping its back end up in the air over smallish bumps or jumps. The car feels really nicely setup - very similar to the Caster, yet the Caster will fly nice and flat over small jumps and just hammers over bumps superbly.
The Caster is heavier (1.9 kilos ready to race), but I have weights in the back of the Xray to try and help. Anybody else suffer from this? Still qualified 9th out of an 80 car entry, so quite happy.
Jimmy
06-08-2014, 07:02 PM
#4893
Had a great weekend with the XB4 on the weekend here in Australia, finished 2nd overall in the modified class at my first big offroad race (normally an onroad driver), losing to the Current National Champ who was just a little bit too fast. Learnt lots though about the car and will post a setup soon!
Now to try and get a shorty lipo in there
Antoni
Now to try and get a shorty lipo in there
Antoni
06-09-2014, 01:01 AM
#4894
Tech Regular
Can anyone explain to me what the difference is between the 2013 and 2014 slipper pads please?
Is it worth the rather large amount of money to buy this?
I race on outdoor carpet if it makes any difference
Is it worth the rather large amount of money to buy this?
I race on outdoor carpet if it makes any difference
06-09-2014, 02:28 AM
#4895
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (23)
The new 2014 pads (orange) have a little more slippage. I find it absorbs and rides the bumps better using the 2014 pads.
Note: if you are update your slipper pad to the 2014, you should update to the new slipper spring also.
06-09-2014, 09:46 AM
#4896
It would of fitted if I put it sideways but then couldn't run the wires the way I wanted so had to resort to dremeling that piece off pls post a pic of yours so I can see thanks alot
06-09-2014, 06:45 PM
#4898
Had a great weekend with the XB4 on the weekend here in Australia, finished 2nd overall in the modified class at my first big offroad race (normally an onroad driver), losing to the Current National Champ who was just a little bit too fast. Learnt lots though about the car and will post a setup soon!
Now to try and get a shorty lipo in there
Antoni
Now to try and get a shorty lipo in there
Antoni
06-10-2014, 07:21 AM
#4899
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/...psbf1a734e.jpg
makes for an awesome wing be healthy n race lol
We call it spec wing fer racing in my buds back yard track. We were using cranberry juice bottles but cut right tge siimply orange looks just like a race wing
makes for an awesome wing be healthy n race lol
We call it spec wing fer racing in my buds back yard track. We were using cranberry juice bottles but cut right tge siimply orange looks just like a race wing
Last edited by BDRMBULLY; 06-10-2014 at 07:57 AM.
06-10-2014, 04:11 PM
#4900
The new slipper pads make a big difference. The slipper is actually adjustable now, and it really helps on wear for the diff gears.
06-10-2014, 04:26 PM
#4901
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/...psbf1a734e.jpg
makes for an awesome wing be healthy n race lol
We call it spec wing fer racing in my buds back yard track. We were using cranberry juice bottles but cut right tge siimply orange looks just like a race wing
makes for an awesome wing be healthy n race lol
We call it spec wing fer racing in my buds back yard track. We were using cranberry juice bottles but cut right tge siimply orange looks just like a race wing
06-11-2014, 06:22 PM
#4904
Tech Master
iTrader: (15)
You guys kill me - juice bottle wings huh? Ok, why not, LOL. Then again keeping it on all 4's would be trick #1 right - fewer wings get destroyed that way. I've had 3 club races this spring so far - my JC wing has taken a bit of a beating but is still very much useable (no, the Xray OEM wing did not last very long).
Proline makes a nice thick wing, their Trifecta, part # 6250, it is super thick and might be worth a look. Then again you could go all the way and try the S Works wing, but that rubs under full compression.
Proline makes a nice thick wing, their Trifecta, part # 6250, it is super thick and might be worth a look. Then again you could go all the way and try the S Works wing, but that rubs under full compression.
06-11-2014, 07:34 PM
#4905
You guys kill me - juice bottle wings huh? Ok, why not, LOL. Then again keeping it on all 4's would be trick #1 right - fewer wings get destroyed that way. I've had 3 club races this spring so far - my JC wing has taken a bit of a beating but is still very much useable (no, the Xray OEM wing did not last very long).
Proline makes a nice thick wing, their Trifecta, part # 6250, it is super thick and might be worth a look. Then again you could go all the way and try the S Works wing, but that rubs under full compression.
Proline makes a nice thick wing, their Trifecta, part # 6250, it is super thick and might be worth a look. Then again you could go all the way and try the S Works wing, but that rubs under full compression.