Xray XB2 2WD Buggy Thread
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#2221
Tech Champion
iTrader: (515)
I couldn't help myself. Its close. You could definitely use the associated parts on the front. I was too lazy to measure the rear. The AE front links [steering and camber] are 70-71mm and the XRays are 71-72. Who's going try it out first? I know Socket wants to....
***disregard those #'s.
***disregard those #'s.
#2223
Some more setup information from today.
I ran 17.5 today against my better judgement, but it was still a good call because I still needed to change some things.
I'm at:
1.6's all the way around. No limiters under the shocks both front and rear. front camber link is moved out 1 hole both inside and outside. 3 degrees rear toe, 2 degrees anti squat. Rear AE whites, front AE grays. Losi 35 front, Losi 30 rear. No battery strap, battery taped in. Layed the rear shocks down on the top, and went to inside hole on the rear.
Here's the big change: The more droop I ran on the rear, the better it got for forward and side bite, as well as jumping. I personally felt the car didn't jump very well stock, stiffer springs helped. However, I'm at 94mm eyelet to eyelet on the rear, and feel anymore may make the dog bone pop out. I'd love to be able to go 2-3 more mm longer in the back, but worry about the dog bones.
Next change is to soften the front spring back to a white. This is on a hard packed outdoor clay track, if wet will have medium bite, if dry will be low bite. I ran M4 holeshots rear and m3 holeshots front.
edit: 23mm ride height front and rear. Car has a slight push finally that I should be able to tune out.
I ran 17.5 today against my better judgement, but it was still a good call because I still needed to change some things.
I'm at:
1.6's all the way around. No limiters under the shocks both front and rear. front camber link is moved out 1 hole both inside and outside. 3 degrees rear toe, 2 degrees anti squat. Rear AE whites, front AE grays. Losi 35 front, Losi 30 rear. No battery strap, battery taped in. Layed the rear shocks down on the top, and went to inside hole on the rear.
Here's the big change: The more droop I ran on the rear, the better it got for forward and side bite, as well as jumping. I personally felt the car didn't jump very well stock, stiffer springs helped. However, I'm at 94mm eyelet to eyelet on the rear, and feel anymore may make the dog bone pop out. I'd love to be able to go 2-3 more mm longer in the back, but worry about the dog bones.
Next change is to soften the front spring back to a white. This is on a hard packed outdoor clay track, if wet will have medium bite, if dry will be low bite. I ran M4 holeshots rear and m3 holeshots front.
edit: 23mm ride height front and rear. Car has a slight push finally that I should be able to tune out.
#2224
Tech Regular
I just had a fantastic idea. Has anybody considered swapping the odd sized ballstuds to AE B5 series? I did have a ball cup pop off my XB2 after taking a hit from another racer. Maybe somebody less lazy than myself can measure the links center to center to see if they are close to the same size as the B5M or 22 links. If we have an over achiever with access to the parts, you could even measure the rods without ends....although I'd imagine that the ends are different lengths...I dunno. I'm sure you get what the rock is cooking.
#2225
I have augered this car into some HORRIBLE crashes, and haven't broken it yet. I'm blown away by how durable the dirt edition is.
#2226
Tech Elite
iTrader: (43)
I'm not sure why you'd want to change out the stock ball studs and ball cups, they've worked great for years on the XB4 and touring cars. Also, a top tip, if you're still adamant about switching, measure the difference in height of the other ball studs compared to the stock ball studs as the pivot point will be different so you'll have to compensate with shims to get the same geometry.
#2227
Tech Champion
iTrader: (515)
I'm on the fence about swapping the ball cups. Its a super pet peeve but I hate the fact that I have to turn the turnbuckles in opposite directions on each side of the car. Regardless of the fact it may have been a fluke thing, I havent had a ball cup pop off in a couple years, since I switched over to a B5M from an RB6.
Don't get me wrong. I consider these slight annoyances nothing more than growing pains and I'm going to give the Xray a fair shot. So far its been bittersweet.
#2228
The snap ring to remove the thrust is utterly stupid.
Off to amazon to buy snap ring pliers!
Off to amazon to buy snap ring pliers!
#2229
Tech Rookie
Hi
I am new to 2wd. I've always raced 4wd. I've got my xb2 built now, just need to sort the front tyres and this is where I am looking for some advice.
I race indoors on a track which is a mix of carpet and polished floor. On my xb4 I run yellow pin pins front with medium foams all round.
I am going to run yellow mini pins on the rear but what is recommend for the front, and do I cut the front rim? And do I run an insert?
Thanks
I am new to 2wd. I've always raced 4wd. I've got my xb2 built now, just need to sort the front tyres and this is where I am looking for some advice.
I race indoors on a track which is a mix of carpet and polished floor. On my xb4 I run yellow pin pins front with medium foams all round.
I am going to run yellow mini pins on the rear but what is recommend for the front, and do I cut the front rim? And do I run an insert?
Thanks
#2230
Hi
I am new to 2wd. I've always raced 4wd. I've got my xb2 built now, just need to sort the front tyres and this is where I am looking for some advice.
I race indoors on a track which is a mix of carpet and polished floor. On my xb4 I run yellow pin pins front with medium foams all round.
I am going to run yellow mini pins on the rear but what is recommend for the front, and do I cut the front rim? And do I run an insert?
Thanks
I am new to 2wd. I've always raced 4wd. I've got my xb2 built now, just need to sort the front tyres and this is where I am looking for some advice.
I race indoors on a track which is a mix of carpet and polished floor. On my xb4 I run yellow pin pins front with medium foams all round.
I am going to run yellow mini pins on the rear but what is recommend for the front, and do I cut the front rim? And do I run an insert?
Thanks
#2231
BTW, just as I suspected - completely dry thrust assembly. Thanks Xray!
#2233
Why would they lube the rings and balls, but not the thrust? I'm aure there's great reason.
#2235
Exotek ti front axles do not fit - btw.