Barge

I've already been working on converting the front to metric partly with DEX210 parts since they're the same geometry essentially.

I've also just fitted DEX210 rear hubs with the same captured CVD design that the B5 is using. The big issue with the rear hubs is that the bearing for the captured CVD is 15mm OD. There's only ~17.5mm of space at the outer side of the rear Arm. The DEX210 rear hub is about 21.5mm wide. I'm guessing based on pics I've seen that the B5 will be similar. Xfactory would have to redesign their arms in order to fit that type of hub more easily.

The real question is going to be how does the geometry change compared to the B4 parts and how does that interact with the cubed rear geometry.

From a simplistic point of view since the cubed uses a separate front chassis section you could get a front chassis piece designed to match the B5M chassis and bolt it up to the CF cubed chassis.

I know I'll be getting a front assembly from a B5 as soon as they're available to play with fitment. I'm currently working on a captured CVD rear hub design that would fit in the current cubed arms as well.

RazzBarlow7

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I'm far from an expert, and a set of calipers would confirm what I am thinking...

It looks like most of the cool part from the B5, Rear hub carriers with adjustable toe, A/C "inserts", Front hub carriers with adjustable eccentrics, etc... would be a direct fit to the cubed.

ltitsnw

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Just a quick update for anyone that may have been watching for my car. It sold to a current family member and will be hanging with another Cube in Washington State. Don't worry, I still have 6 more X-cars/trucks and will be wheelin my stretched X-6sq.... Thanks, Troy

bdyche

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Thanks again! I've got everything set aside, just need the car to get here. Time to step it up and go race with the big boys in 2wd modified.

Barge

Looks like the cubed should be fairly easily redesigned to use the B5M front end since the hole angled part of the front and side braces are molded as one piece.

You'd need to redesign the main CF chassis, remove all the nose brace pieces and redesign the top plate.

How the actual geometry compares we really have no idea yet but in theory an X6^4 updated for the B5M parts shouldn't be all that hard.

The rear hubs as I mentioned before will be an issue but I've got a drawing of a rear hub with the larger bearings that I think will fit into the X-Factory arms but it won't have adjustable toe. It's just a lot simpler to machine a straight hole than to make custom toe inserts and such (since they'd be ~5mm shorter than what i'm guessing the new hub width will be).

bdyche

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Is anyone running a Cubed rear bulkhead and ball stud lands on the X-60CF?

Barge

I will be shortly. Parts should be on order to convert.

Tired of being banged into and breaking a bulkhead.

I see no real complications of relocating. Just have to change some fasteners around.

Planning on having my truck out here in WA in a couple weeks so hopefully I can show it to ya.

Edit: Sorry misread. I'll be doing it on an SCX-60CF.

76nova1

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I'm running it on my squared with the shock tower on the back still and so far it's been great plus you have a little more adjustment on the inner ball stud.

CCristo

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Yes, and SCX60cf too.

bdyche

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Thanks, guys. I've got to place an order for a couple of things, so it looks like ball stud lands and a bulkhead are on the list.

YoungChazz

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n8b

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What are the family members running setup wise for their cubes at dirtburners? Paul, mark?

Had to take some time off but may able to get some track time in soon. I'm all set up with the base U.S. setup except for rebuilding the shocks.

YoungChazz

With thanks to OldMan Billy for the dialed EZ-UP, the Mafia is comfortable at The R/C Factory in Jeffersonville, Ohio getting ready for the C.R.C.R.C. Mid-Winter. Billy and Paul are there, along with Team drivers Curt Schleister, Brad Shearer and Jubal Dike, as well as Family Member Damon Crawford.

Chazz stayed home for a couple days to ship Kits, and will join the Mafia late Friday after everything is shipped. Pix then.

bdyche

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Thanks for staying back and filling orders, Chazz. I put in an order this evening as soon as I read this. I will be forever grateful if it gets shipped before you head out!

cutting42

I wanted to post a big thank you to Chris Cristo. I am a UK cubed driver and have been visiting the US for work and had a free evening. I PM'd Chris and he invited me to join him at RC Excitement tonight and gave me the use of his SCX-60CF for the evening. Unfortunately I could not spend the whole evening there and race but ran a couple of packs through the truck in practice and got my first experience of a (very slippery) clay track. Loads of fun and a challenging (to me) layout but need much more time to get used to the different style of driving.

Having found the track I will try to bring my cubed to the US next time and have another go.

Thanks again Chris