248LikesXray XB4 thread
01-08-2020, 06:48 AM
I removed it after 2 practice runs because my rear end was loose going in the corner and too locked in on power. I needed more on-power steering and less offpower for the layout we were running on, so I removed the plate. But I'm sure it will be good on other layouts where I need more offpower and less onpower steering.
01-14-2020, 09:03 PM
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What the heck is going on with Xray this year? First, they release the car and don’t tell anyone what’s actually changed from 19-20 for seemingly weeks. Then, by the time the holidays roll around the car is sold out everywhere, and unavailable for a few weeks. And now its on backorder again just when I decide I’m ready to buy it? I love this brand but this seems so out of character and it’s getting frustrating.
Not to mention not one team driver setup has been made available on their new setup site (or anywhere on the internet for that matter) and the car has been out since November 1st!
Not to mention not one team driver setup has been made available on their new setup site (or anywhere on the internet for that matter) and the car has been out since November 1st!
01-15-2020, 05:44 AM
What the heck is going on with Xray this year? First, they release the car and don’t tell anyone what’s actually changed from 19-20 for seemingly weeks. Then, by the time the holidays roll around the car is sold out everywhere, and unavailable for a few weeks. And now its on backorder again just when I decide I’m ready to buy it? I love this brand but this seems so out of character and it’s getting frustrating.
Not to mention not one team driver setup has been made available on their new setup site (or anywhere on the internet for that matter) and the car has been out since November 1st!
Not to mention not one team driver setup has been made available on their new setup site (or anywhere on the internet for that matter) and the car has been out since November 1st!
01-16-2020, 12:10 AM
Hi,
Any input on the aluminum towers for the ´19 ?
#362085 & #363084
How about durability, do they bend easily?
Any input on the aluminum towers for the ´19 ?
#362085 & #363084
How about durability, do they bend easily?
01-28-2020, 04:23 AM
Hey guys,
Ive searched around a bit for a definitive answer but was wondering when switching to the aluminium steering plate, do you run a shorter ballstud or run the stock stuf with more shims? Currently running on low-med grip dirt/clay have heard that some of the AE b74 guys remove the bumpsteer shim all toegther.
Any insight would be helpful!
Cheers
Ive searched around a bit for a definitive answer but was wondering when switching to the aluminium steering plate, do you run a shorter ballstud or run the stock stuf with more shims? Currently running on low-med grip dirt/clay have heard that some of the AE b74 guys remove the bumpsteer shim all toegther.
Any insight would be helpful!
Cheers
01-28-2020, 04:29 AM
Hey guys,
Ive searched around a bit for a definitive answer but was wondering when switching to the aluminium steering plate, do you run a shorter ballstud or run the stock stuf with more shims? Currently running on low-med grip dirt/clay have heard that some of the AE b74 guys remove the bumpsteer shim all toegther.
Any insight would be helpful!
Cheers
Ive searched around a bit for a definitive answer but was wondering when switching to the aluminium steering plate, do you run a shorter ballstud or run the stock stuf with more shims? Currently running on low-med grip dirt/clay have heard that some of the AE b74 guys remove the bumpsteer shim all toegther.
Any insight would be helpful!
Cheers
If you run the alu steering plate with no shims, you will have bump in and it will make the car very nervous and hard to drive.
Use a total of 5mm shims on the alu steering plate as a good base setup. This is the same amount of bump steer as 2mm shims on the plastic steering plate. Sometimes we go to 6mm on bumpy astro to make the car easier to drive, but this is generally not needed on clay and smooth indoor carpet so keep 5mm for these conditions.
01-29-2020, 12:51 PM
Anyone know where I can pickup yellow wheels for the xb4? I see the fronts everywhere, but the rears are elusive.
01-29-2020, 05:20 PM
01-29-2020, 06:09 PM
Tech Rookie
Hey hello. I'm getting back into rc cars after about a 10 year layoff. This is my first electric 1/10 scale 4wd offroad build. I have built a kyosho 1/10 road electric and a nitro 1/8 mugen about 12 or so years ago.
What engine are you guys running? I will use this car for everything from mashing to racing. I have not purchased an electric motor and it seems I have a lot to learn about them. Thanks for any input anyone gives.
What engine are you guys running? I will use this car for everything from mashing to racing. I have not purchased an electric motor and it seems I have a lot to learn about them. Thanks for any input anyone gives.
01-29-2020, 09:05 PM
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Last edited by zipperfoot; 02-11-2020 at 03:05 AM.
01-29-2020, 10:06 PM
LOL. It's a niche within a niche. There's no money in RC race products.
01-30-2020, 04:15 AM
Exactly... The buggy was released at there were no photos, no specs, nothing. Very little to Google, and around "ZERO" setups for dirt or clay. Heck they didn't even have a picture on their site for the release. Stock was gone quickly and then we wait. I ordered parts for my '19 that were then out of stock for weeks.
I really have a hard time figuring out the RC industry. This crap happens all the time. And then we wonder why companies fail. Are the profit margins really that tight that they can't afford to manufacturer enough parts to fill orders? Or is it an Apple like thing where they intentionally underestimate orders to make it look like the demand is higher than it really is and to create hype?
Sucks for the loyal customers.
I really have a hard time figuring out the RC industry. This crap happens all the time. And then we wonder why companies fail. Are the profit margins really that tight that they can't afford to manufacturer enough parts to fill orders? Or is it an Apple like thing where they intentionally underestimate orders to make it look like the demand is higher than it really is and to create hype?
Sucks for the loyal customers.
the good news is, you can always vote with your wallet and buy something else if you want to go slower than with an XB4
01-30-2020, 04:20 AM
On a more serious note - I will run 4wd 13.5 blinky carpet indoor for the first time ever next month, stepping down from Mod (currently running 6.5's, with boost because who doesn't like boost 
) with my '18 so I can attend a GP with a few friends.
Currently, the car works perfect with 10KF/8KR, 750/550, 4 dots/3dots, 1.8 F/1.7R slipper on a super tight technical track with lo-grip carpet and some purposedly laid down slippery surfaces, we run cactus's F+R (cut outside pins and glued sidewall F)
What is a recommended starting point for static timing (performa 13.5, should be very similar to Orion), and gearing ratio?
Anything to adapt in terms of setup basics?
Thanks,
Paul
) with my '18 so I can attend a GP with a few friends.Currently, the car works perfect with 10KF/8KR, 750/550, 4 dots/3dots, 1.8 F/1.7R slipper on a super tight technical track with lo-grip carpet and some purposedly laid down slippery surfaces, we run cactus's F+R (cut outside pins and glued sidewall F)
What is a recommended starting point for static timing (performa 13.5, should be very similar to Orion), and gearing ratio?
Anything to adapt in terms of setup basics?
Thanks,
Paul
Last edited by Lonestar; 01-30-2020 at 05:48 AM.
01-30-2020, 05:45 AM
I run 75/28 and I would think the timing at maybe 40-45 degrees. I would also run a fan on the motor.
01-30-2020, 05:50 AM
40-ish degree as per motolyzer-like setup dyno, I assume?
Thanks!