304LikesXray X1 - Formula One Car
11-30-2018, 04:35 PM
#2716
Changing the shims on the kingpin also works well but it is a more fiddly job. To make it as easy as possible I suggest:
- unscrew the locking grub screw that secures the steering arm to the kingpin
- push the kingpin up from below (compressing the spring), then re-tighten the grub screw
- the e-clip holding the top of the kingpin should now be a few mm above the top arm and much easier to remove - I use the nails on my thumbs to just push it off
[Thanks to Jan Rathiesky for this tip]
12-02-2018, 05:02 PM
#2717
Basically, the composite shaft is no good for carpet racing. But It sure does go a good 3 tents bit faster. Accelerates like a demon off hairpins. Probabbly only a good part for carpet qualifing that is based off fast laps instead of heats.
And lastly, I’ve heard of others having the shaft break as well at my local track
12-02-2018, 05:25 PM
#2718
I can also give the same comment for it but only with a greater warning on the carbon option diff shaft. I ran it on High Grip Carpet and it cracked in the first run. After the 3rd run, I could physically see it bending on high grip corners. I took it off the track for inspection in practice and could physically wiggle it around and see the teeth of the gear wobble. So I had no choice but to go back to the steel shaft for racing.
Basically, the composite shaft is no good for carpet racing. But It sure does go a good 3 tents bit faster. Accelerates like a demon off hairpins. Probabbly only a good part for carpet qualifing that is based off fast laps instead of heats.
And lastly, I’ve heard of others having the shaft break as well at my local track
12-02-2018, 05:58 PM
#2719
Yep, knew someone that broke two of the carbon gear diff axles.
The carbon axle for the ball diff has been pretty strong for me after running it for a few years. Too bad the gear diff axle isn't as strong.
The carbon axle for the ball diff has been pretty strong for me after running it for a few years. Too bad the gear diff axle isn't as strong.
12-03-2018, 07:40 AM
#2720
as for the diff, you can run the traxxas slipper pegs in your diff instead of diff balls. Running with removed diff balls will cause issues if you dont put something in their place. If you are running on crc black carpet just do yourself a favor and buy a roche spool and an ae left hub and simplify everything. as for the ride height you can adjust either way I usually shim the kingpin but rarely ever need to adjust it I always run 4mm in the front and if it sags lower I replace the springs. I replace the springs at least once a season.
Jesse
Jesse
Rapide P12/F1 Carbon Solid Rear Axle Set
https://www.amainhobbies.com/team-as...sc8648/p632913
Will these fit any year X1? I recently bought a used one and not sure what year it is. Is there an easy way to tell? On amain, they suggest the XRAY gear diff will fit the 2017 and 2018. Will it not fit earlier models?
12-03-2018, 07:43 PM
#2721
Are these the parts needed, Jesse?
Rapide P12/F1 Carbon Solid Rear Axle Set
https://www.amainhobbies.com/team-as...sc8648/p632913
Will these fit any year X1? I recently bought a used one and not sure what year it is. Is there an easy way to tell? On amain, they suggest the XRAY gear diff will fit the 2017 and 2018. Will it not fit earlier models?
Rapide P12/F1 Carbon Solid Rear Axle Set
https://www.amainhobbies.com/team-as...sc8648/p632913
Will these fit any year X1? I recently bought a used one and not sure what year it is. Is there an easy way to tell? On amain, they suggest the XRAY gear diff will fit the 2017 and 2018. Will it not fit earlier models?
12-10-2018, 03:54 PM
#2722
Has anybody gotten the new X1 body of the World champion edition? Body 379702
And if so, how does it handle/fit?
I just got it but its really long and not much of a fan of the small nose sticking out past the front wing
And if so, how does it handle/fit?
I just got it but its really long and not much of a fan of the small nose sticking out past the front wing
12-10-2018, 06:16 PM
#2723
It is a Montech body, so not specifically designed for the X1, but for most F1 chassis.
12-17-2018, 11:51 AM
#2725
Tech Rookie
12-17-2018, 11:59 AM
#2726
Any F1 clamping hub that accepts a 1/4" shaft should work, just space it our accordingly. The Xray hub is expensive (as typical of Xray parts). The AE hub costs less and does the same function.
12-17-2018, 01:57 PM
#2729
12-18-2018, 07:42 AM
#2730
Tech Rookie