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Old 02-04-2015, 07:17 PM
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The '13 and '14 cars are extremely similar, and I believe all parts will transfer over between the two. The '15 car has the same suspension parts (basically the front and rear ends are the same), but the center/chassis is all different to accommodate the shorty pack, center diff, etc.
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Old 02-04-2015, 07:58 PM
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I did not know that, thanks. We have a '13, I'd like to eventually pick up another XB4 so I was wondering what the differences are. I don't want to get a '14 or '15 if alot of parts are different, then my son and I would have to have different spare parts. It's more affordable if all our parts match, most of the cars I see for sale are '14's.
From what I can remember the 14 car had some parts like diff cases beefed up and the arms are narrower where the hinge pin goes thru so you can adjust the wheelbase. But they mostly share the same parts.
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Originally Posted by prosport
I did not know that, thanks. We have a '13, I'd like to eventually pick up another XB4 so I was wondering what the differences are. I don't want to get a '14 or '15 if alot of parts are different, then my son and I would have to have different spare parts. It's more affordable if all our parts match, most of the cars I see for sale are '14's.
Your prob better off buying a 14 and stormer had them on sale recently. As long as your ok with saddles.
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Originally Posted by prosport
Can someone tell me the difference between a 2013 and 2014 XB4. I did some searching and didn't really find the answer. I have a '13, and I know the '15 has a center diff, just wondering about the '13 and '14.
Thanks!
13 to 14/15 arm

https://www.facebook.com/2015XB4/pho...type=1&theater

slipper set ups 13/14 , 15 slipper and gear diff.

https://www.facebook.com/2015XB4/pho...type=1&theater

carriers

https://www.facebook.com/RcKleinKram...665475/?type=1
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I got my kit from AMAIN who I email ?????? For the replacements ??????
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Old 02-05-2015, 04:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ProfessorX
I got my kit from AMAIN who I email ?????? For the replacements ??????
I just went through the "contact us" link on the A-Main website...
http://www.amain.com/contactus

Below is the response I received:
"Thank you for your email. As soon as we get the parts in stock we will be contacting everyone who we sold XB4's to offer them replacement parts.
We will contact you as soon as we get them in stock. Thank you!"

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Old 02-05-2015, 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by slakr
I just went through the "contact us" link on the A-Main website...
http://www.amain.com/contactus

Below is the response I received:
"Thank you for your email. As soon as we get the parts in stock we will be contacting everyone who we sold XB4's to offer them replacement parts.
We will contact you as soon as we get them in stock. Thank you!"
Good to know. Thanks for contacting them and letting us know
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Old 02-05-2015, 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by MaricopaAgent
They do update every year. But most of the 14 parts interchange with the 15.. (and some 13 parts)

Arms, bulkheads, steering ,hubs, shocks, outdrives all work.

The chassis, center shafts and top plates are different. Plus a few minor changes like metal gears.

Looks like the '16 could be even better!
Thank you for the explanation!
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Old 02-05-2015, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by prosport
I did not know that, thanks. We have a '13, I'd like to eventually pick up another XB4 so I was wondering what the differences are. I don't want to get a '14 or '15 if alot of parts are different, then my son and I would have to have different spare parts. It's more affordable if all our parts match, most of the cars I see for sale are '14's.
I should have my '15 built for next week. If you're at the track I'll let you take a look at it so you can compare the parts to your kit.
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Old 02-06-2015, 02:47 AM
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Anyone see this and/or is planning to go to the ocrc one?

http://www.teamxray.com/teamxray/new...%20Tour%202015
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Hey guys,

I am currently driving a XB4 2013.... i race on carpet and when i hit full throttle the car is very difficult to keep in a straight line...its like the rear goes down too much....

Shocks...

Front 37.5
Rear 27.5

What would you guys recomend to fix this issue...

my thought is to put harder shock oils in the rear?
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Old 02-06-2015, 05:16 AM
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Put some more internal limiters. In your shock. Def go with some thicker oils. Lay your shocks down.
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Originally Posted by Daniel Kies
Hey guys,

I am currently driving a XB4 2013.... i race on carpet and when i hit full throttle the car is very difficult to keep in a straight line...its like the rear goes down too much....

Shocks...

Front 37.5
Rear 27.5

What would you guys recomend to fix this issue...

my thought is to put harder shock oils in the rear?
Check out the set ups on petitrc for good advice as well. But just from your description, ya, your oils are way too light, try the 2 hole 1.4 pistons with AE55 up front and tHree hole 1.3 pistons and AE35 in the rear. Use 4 dot springs (or AE or Kyosho equivalent to 4.2 to 4.8lbs) in the front and 2 or 3 dot springs in the back (3.5lbs). 2mm limiters in the shocks front and rear.

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Old 02-06-2015, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Daniel Kies
Hey guys,

I am currently driving a XB4 2013.... i race on carpet and when i hit full throttle the car is very difficult to keep in a straight line...its like the rear goes down too much....

Shocks...

Front 37.5
Rear 27.5

What would you guys recomend to fix this issue...

my thought is to put harder shock oils in the rear?
Could try a little more anti-sqaut angle in the rear also.
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Old 02-06-2015, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by kevinpratt823
Could try a little more anti-sqaut angle in the rear also.
+1. My first change would be more anti-squat. 2nd change would be a stiffer spring, the 3 dot. When you go up in spring you must also go uo in oil weight.
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