Xray XB2 2WD Buggy Thread
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#4291
#4292
Medium Grip:
- shocks on rear of arm
- brass RF hanger (exotek is heavier but X-ray will do but less weight and expensive
- can also add sticky weight under gearbox
- lay shock down inner hole on rear shock tower if not getting enough traction. That helps a lot at the expense of rotation
- pills located facing down for lower roll center
- X-ray carbon chassis helps but only the X-ray version. Exotek is stiffer than stock
- can take a few screws out if the waterfall for extra flex and tape your battery in remove battery strap.
I'd start with the brass RF hanger, then laying shock down, then weight under gearbox followed by the rest. Always a trade off as each will compromise steering
- shocks on rear of arm
- brass RF hanger (exotek is heavier but X-ray will do but less weight and expensive
- can also add sticky weight under gearbox
- lay shock down inner hole on rear shock tower if not getting enough traction. That helps a lot at the expense of rotation
- pills located facing down for lower roll center
- X-ray carbon chassis helps but only the X-ray version. Exotek is stiffer than stock
- can take a few screws out if the waterfall for extra flex and tape your battery in remove battery strap.
I'd start with the brass RF hanger, then laying shock down, then weight under gearbox followed by the rest. Always a trade off as each will compromise steering
This is the hanger I'd want?
https://www.amainhobbies.com/exotek-...xo1659/p505844
Also shock package... I am running box setup. Should I maybe run the schelle 1.6+1.1 front and rear? If so what springs and oil with those?
And the last thing is front tires. I am running dirt webs and chainlink rears. What front should I run? Do people run the Schumacher staggers on clay? I ran them on carpet before
Last edited by Slapjack; 12-26-2016 at 09:51 PM.
#4293
3 gear is better with slightly less grip but much better cornering and braking. Not sure about that hanger specifically. I like the weight. I bought the X-ray version brass RF and RR hanger both as I got a great deal on them. They are both about 15 or so grams. But - very expensive retail (want to say $40 each which I would never pay). Therefore suggest the exotek although I understand there is some slop in those. I'd try it out though. Not spending $80 on hangers...
Did not like the 1.6 1.1 4 hole pistons at all. Loved them in the xb4 though. 1.6 and 1.7 schelle/avid are great.
I'd just match your fronts with rears. I view electrons/dirtwebs/chainlinks as all similar treads. If mixed match the break in as they come in at different times
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Did not like the 1.6 1.1 4 hole pistons at all. Loved them in the xb4 though. 1.6 and 1.7 schelle/avid are great.
I'd just match your fronts with rears. I view electrons/dirtwebs/chainlinks as all similar treads. If mixed match the break in as they come in at different times
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Awesome. Thanks... what about the gearbox? What is best for clay and carpet? 3 gear or 4?
This is the hanger I'd want?
https://www.amainhobbies.com/exotek-...xo1659/p505844
Also shock package... I am running box setup. Should I maybe run the schelle 1.6+1.1 front and rear? If so what springs and oil with those?
And the last thing is front tires. I am running dirt webs and chainlink rears. What front should I run? Do people run the Schumacher staggers on clay? I ran them on carpet before
This is the hanger I'd want?
https://www.amainhobbies.com/exotek-...xo1659/p505844
Also shock package... I am running box setup. Should I maybe run the schelle 1.6+1.1 front and rear? If so what springs and oil with those?
And the last thing is front tires. I am running dirt webs and chainlink rears. What front should I run? Do people run the Schumacher staggers on clay? I ran them on carpet before
#4294
For a boosted 17.5 motor setup, will factory 81 tooth spur and a 23 tooth pinion be a good starting point for gearing?
Small, technical, indoor, astro track, high grip.
Small, technical, indoor, astro track, high grip.
#4296
For clay are people running the front tires at the width they come in at or cut them behind the first rib to make them narrow? Will any tire work with a narrow wheel or are there specific tires to pair the narrow wheel with?
And what diameter are the xray wheels? Are they standard 2.2 or 2.4/60mm?
And what diameter are the xray wheels? Are they standard 2.2 or 2.4/60mm?
#4299
Short links
Anyone happen to have the MM measurements of the tie rod length on their short front and rear links handy or in a setup posted? Looking for max steering on an extremely tight and technical hi bite track. I ask as my buggy is at the track. I plan to pick it up 5 mins before a race and have 4 turnbuckles at home I can prepare in advance. I should allow myself to practice first with it but am aloe 100 percent certain I need more turning and will not have adequate time to change/measure upon picking up before a club race. Thx!!!
#4300
On clay you will not need to cut down the fronts. If you are running the AKA Chainlink then I would recommend getting the AKA Typo fronts. They are an Evo style tire so you would need to buy the AKA Evo front rim for the AE/Kyo.
The stock Xray wheels are standard 2.2.
The stock Xray wheels are standard 2.2.
#4303
That is what I was getting info on over the past couple pages. Like everyone says these cars are so tunable the carpet car will work fine on clay with a few minor tweaks. I will post my results once I get everything setup and give it a try at my first race on clay.
#4304
After you get on the track play with the rear shock position whether its on the front or rear... I typically still run them on the rear with the CE car.
#4305
I hate to say this, but as I build my d216, I kind of regret buying my xb2. The d216 is soo nicely done. I hope track time with both will tell me more about which platform is the better one. Anyone here have both?