248LikesXray XB4 thread
10-21-2015, 04:03 AM
#8942
10-21-2015, 04:08 AM
#8944
Yes…..the carbon brace is a factory option part.
For the front you have 2 different steering braces…..with or without an option for the body mount.
Parts are included in the latest parts list sent to distributors on Monday and will soon be available to order
Bent
10-21-2015, 04:16 AM
#8945
We all ran the optional carbon brace which will be out as soon as production and packaging is ready.
And some of the other option parts that have been out for the '15 as well such as:
4 dot / 3 dot springs
1.8mm swaybars
12* alu. c-hubs
Alu. rear uprights
Alu. ackermann bar.
Steel gears in the diffs.
All parts that we have been running on the XB4 for the last year on high traction carpet and astro tracks.
Kit car as in no prototype parts………everything is available to everyone…….except the rear brace that they are finishing up now.
Bent
And some of the other option parts that have been out for the '15 as well such as:
4 dot / 3 dot springs
1.8mm swaybars
12* alu. c-hubs
Alu. rear uprights
Alu. ackermann bar.
Steel gears in the diffs.
All parts that we have been running on the XB4 for the last year on high traction carpet and astro tracks.
Kit car as in no prototype parts………everything is available to everyone…….except the rear brace that they are finishing up now.
Bent
10-21-2015, 04:19 AM
#8946
Thanks. So tightening the 2 screws in the diff cover causes play and striped gears ? The diff seems to fit in there really tight. I have a 14 and 15 and both started stripping gears after I broke a couple bulkheads and replaced them with new ones. I'll try replacing all 4 bulkheads and gears at same time. Pretty expensive but oh well. Are composite gears or metal going to last about the same time. Or metal pinion and composite ring gear best. Rc America is back ordered on both for weeks now. Must be happening to a lot of guys not talking about it here.
Bad bearings will also affect gear mesh.
And if you've had problems with gears stripping change both 14T pinion and 35T bevel gear at the same time or you will continue to have problems with just 1 new gear.
Bent
10-21-2015, 05:13 AM
#8947
Will there be any variations to the body designs and colors for the XB4 16? I'm only seeing the one color on Amain website. I haven't got into painting or drawing designs on clear bodies as of yet. I have one clear body with a pigment design already printed on the body. I just have to add color to the clear areas. That's easy since it already has graphics to paint over though.
10-21-2015, 05:56 AM
#8948
Will there be any variations to the body designs and colors for the XB4 16? I'm only seeing the one color on Amain website. I haven't got into painting or drawing designs on clear bodies as of yet. I have one clear body with a pigment design already printed on the body. I just have to add color to the clear areas. That's easy since it already has graphics to paint over though.
Bent
10-21-2015, 12:26 PM
#8949
No…..over-tightening the screws for the bulkhead cover causes it to be able to expand and affect gear mesh.
Bad bearings will also affect gear mesh.
And if you've had problems with gears stripping change both 14T pinion and 35T bevel gear at the same time or you will continue to have problems with just 1 new gear.
Bent
Bad bearings will also affect gear mesh.
And if you've had problems with gears stripping change both 14T pinion and 35T bevel gear at the same time or you will continue to have problems with just 1 new gear.
Bent
10-21-2015, 12:27 PM
#8950
Tech Apprentice
BentKa:
Do you know if the new 2016 body is compatible with the 2015 chassis ?
Do you know if the new 2016 body is compatible with the 2015 chassis ?
10-21-2015, 12:47 PM
#8951
10-21-2015, 02:41 PM
#8952
Just acquired a used XB4 '14 and the car needs a shock rebuild pretty bad.
Does anyone have a part number for a rebuild kit? I cant seem to find one anywhere. Needs guides and o-rings.
Also found a couple of bent shock shafts...are B5M ones compatible? Shock body lengths are indentical...
Does anyone have a part number for a rebuild kit? I cant seem to find one anywhere. Needs guides and o-rings.
Also found a couple of bent shock shafts...are B5M ones compatible? Shock body lengths are indentical...
10-21-2015, 03:02 PM
#8953
10-21-2015, 03:54 PM
#8955
Xb4 shocks are the worst ive ever used. There is 0 quality in their shocks. I have to change shock oils every single race day. The oils get filthy almost sludgy. The pistons suck in atock form . Almost make the shafts wobble in them. Pathetic!!!!.