97LikesXray XB8E thread
01-13-2023, 06:16 AM
#1591
Originally Posted by Super Steve
I just got a xb8e 22 and was wondering if getting 2 shorties worth it? Or is full length low profile batteries are just as good/ if not better?
01-29-2023, 07:05 PM
#1593
Tech Rookie
Steering parts
Does anyone have a source for the steering linkage posts I’ve outlined in red for my ‘19 XB8E? Of course I can buy the whole assembly for $50, and as far as I can tell that’s the only way it’s sold, but I’d really spend $50 on something cooler. Maybe a part from a different chassis, or someone has a spare I can buy?
Not opposed to making my own, including cutting, drilling, tapping, etc. but don’t have a lathe to get it the correct diameter. I think unless the diameter is very close in tolerance, there will be a lot of unacceptable slop.
EDIT: I can’t add my pic and apparently I’m too green to add an external link 🙄. It’s part number XRA352505 at AMain.
Not opposed to making my own, including cutting, drilling, tapping, etc. but don’t have a lathe to get it the correct diameter. I think unless the diameter is very close in tolerance, there will be a lot of unacceptable slop.
EDIT: I can’t add my pic and apparently I’m too green to add an external link 🙄. It’s part number XRA352505 at AMain.
Last edited by JDB83; 01-29-2023 at 08:30 PM. Reason: Add pic
03-18-2023, 01:40 PM
#1594
Originally Posted by Super Steve
I just got a xb8e 22 and was wondering if getting 2 shorties worth it? Or is full length low profile batteries are just as good/ if not better?
03-18-2023, 05:53 PM
#1595
Originally Posted by JDB83
Does anyone have a source for the steering linkage posts I’ve outlined in red for my ‘19 XB8E? Of course I can buy the whole assembly for $50, and as far as I can tell that’s the only way it’s sold, but I’d really spend $50 on something cooler. Maybe a part from a different chassis, or someone has a spare I can buy?
Not opposed to making my own, including cutting, drilling, tapping, etc. but don’t have a lathe to get it the correct diameter. I think unless the diameter is very close in tolerance, there will be a lot of unacceptable slop.
EDIT: I can’t add my pic and apparently I’m too green to add an external link 🙄. It’s part number XRA352505 at AMain.
Not opposed to making my own, including cutting, drilling, tapping, etc. but don’t have a lathe to get it the correct diameter. I think unless the diameter is very close in tolerance, there will be a lot of unacceptable slop.
EDIT: I can’t add my pic and apparently I’m too green to add an external link 🙄. It’s part number XRA352505 at AMain.
03-19-2023, 06:07 AM
#1596
Originally Posted by Mickey_B
My advice is to try and switch from Xray. Cars have horrible resale value because a new kit comes out every year and price of spares have gone through the roof. I just saw a set of outdrives with a retail price of $49.99. Oh and team drivers are the worst in the biz. They have good marketing though.
03-19-2023, 01:01 PM
#1597
Originally Posted by Tractagator
One man mission to take down Xray, lol. Does the B stand for 'Butt-Hurt'?
Last edited by Mickey_B; 03-19-2023 at 04:13 PM.
03-19-2023, 01:09 PM
#1598
Originally Posted by Mickey_B
Just helping people make informed decisions. Like anything people drink the kool aid and can’t really think beyond their bias. All brands have pros and cons. On another note they had to knock a $100 bucks of the xb8 2022 kits to get them sold. Always great to see profit lose at Rc America even if it is only a little. The price parity of the dollar and euro can’t be good either.
Hey man, I can't afford a Ferrari. That doesn't mean I disparage the brand every chance I get, look down upon their drivers, and hope their dealerships go out of business.
Last edited by Tractagator; 03-19-2023 at 02:05 PM.
03-19-2023, 03:25 PM
#1599
The Hudy stuff is good. However the Xray 1/8 buggy’s are a different story. To each is own, but when I ran the buggies I got so many people asking if it was luxury and how I could afford to run them. They were the joke of rc at my local track and no one ran them. Eventually you see the light and move on.
As for them going out of business, I think its more just RC America needs to go away. It won’t happen but hey you never know maybe the sun stars and moon will align. They only hurt the hobby by providing all these sponsorship deals to people. Most of the time I am not of fan of Horizon Hobby, but since they eliminated the sponsorship program I am really starting to consider buying an 8ight X.
As for them going out of business, I think its more just RC America needs to go away. It won’t happen but hey you never know maybe the sun stars and moon will align. They only hurt the hobby by providing all these sponsorship deals to people. Most of the time I am not of fan of Horizon Hobby, but since they eliminated the sponsorship program I am really starting to consider buying an 8ight X.
03-19-2023, 06:54 PM
#1600
Originally Posted by Mickey_B
The Hudy stuff is good. However the Xray 1/8 buggy’s are a different story. To each is own, but when I ran the buggies I got so many people asking if it was luxury and how I could afford to run them. They were the joke of rc at my local track and no one ran them. Eventually you see the light and move on.
As for them going out of business, I think its more just RC America needs to go away. It won’t happen but hey you never know maybe the sun stars and moon will align. They only hurt the hobby by providing all these sponsorship deals to people. Most of the time I am not of fan of Horizon Hobby, but since they eliminated the sponsorship program I am really starting to consider buying an 8ight X.
As for them going out of business, I think its more just RC America needs to go away. It won’t happen but hey you never know maybe the sun stars and moon will align. They only hurt the hobby by providing all these sponsorship deals to people. Most of the time I am not of fan of Horizon Hobby, but since they eliminated the sponsorship program I am really starting to consider buying an 8ight X.
03-19-2023, 07:40 PM
#1601
Originally Posted by Tractagator
Sooo...people made fun of you, so you dropped the brand? Are we still in High School?
Better yet let’s talk about what kind of deal
you have and the discount you get. I’m thinking it’s like 30%. So let’s see $49.99 outdrives at 30% makes it $34.99. Seems better, but still kinda high.
Last edited by Mickey_B; 03-19-2023 at 07:51 PM.
03-19-2023, 07:47 PM
#1602
Originally Posted by nickcza
Going to try a few option parts on my XB8e 2019. Home track is very bumpy so lets see what the Zero Rebound shocks can do...
03-20-2023, 04:32 AM
#1603
Originally Posted by Mickey_B
Let me know when you stop drinking the Kool aid and give up Rc America sponsorship Mr Tractagator.
Better yet let’s talk about what kind of deal
you have and the discount you get. I’m thinking it’s like 30%. So let’s see $49.99 outdrives at 30% makes it $34.99. Seems better, but still kinda high.
Better yet let’s talk about what kind of deal
you have and the discount you get. I’m thinking it’s like 30%. So let’s see $49.99 outdrives at 30% makes it $34.99. Seems better, but still kinda high.
Maybe your Kool-Aid would taste better if you weren't mixing in so many sour grapes.
03-20-2023, 08:31 AM
#1604
Originally Posted by Tractagator
LOL. Not sponsored, I don't even race. Just a lowly pit dad.
Maybe your Kool-Aid would taste better if you weren't mixing in so many sour grapes.
Maybe your Kool-Aid would taste better if you weren't mixing in so many sour grapes.
03-20-2023, 08:57 AM
#1605
Me.
Not good enough to be sponsored. Still think the brand is the best.
Not good enough to be sponsored. Still think the brand is the best.
