New XRAY 808
05-14-2008, 02:18 PM
#886
Allright, thanks for all the help guys.
I pretty much only drive on gravel roads and wide open parks, my foams are usually junk, my tires are never glued properly, the rims have tiny tiny bends in them and im sure they aernt perfect, the tires have a few small hollow spots because the foams are junk so I dont think it would make a big difference for me...
next time I order tires Ill get something other than crimefighters... getting kind of boring and maybe theres something better for what I do. Knuckles are a nice tire, last long too
I pretty much only drive on gravel roads and wide open parks, my foams are usually junk, my tires are never glued properly, the rims have tiny tiny bends in them and im sure they aernt perfect, the tires have a few small hollow spots because the foams are junk so I dont think it would make a big difference for me...
next time I order tires Ill get something other than crimefighters... getting kind of boring and maybe theres something better for what I do. Knuckles are a nice tire, last long too
Check out those Pro-Line Badlands, its like having 4 motocross tires on ur car!!!
05-14-2008, 03:09 PM
#887
""""Holeshots, ... leave those to the guys that can stay in the groove. When you're on a blue-groove track they are awesome... but get out of the groove and into the junk and you will wish for something with more tread to bite. (I just avoid these tires... I don't have the skill to put them to good use... and they die a quick death, not much tread life even in harder compounds.) """"
very well said Domit.......... i LOVE HOLESHOTS their so fast but yes if your not in that groove your not going anywhere but doing donuts....
another tire that works like a bowfighter is the new losi eclipse tire,yes it looks like a bowtie but i have been testing tires for a while now getting ready for the buggy nats and the eclipse works really good just like a bowfighter i would recomend trying them out if you havent yet ...and remember rims have quit a bit to do with how the tire works every rim is differant and responds differant i personaly choose to run the losi rim on all my tires....
very well said Domit.......... i LOVE HOLESHOTS their so fast but yes if your not in that groove your not going anywhere but doing donuts....
another tire that works like a bowfighter is the new losi eclipse tire,yes it looks like a bowtie but i have been testing tires for a while now getting ready for the buggy nats and the eclipse works really good just like a bowfighter i would recomend trying them out if you havent yet ...and remember rims have quit a bit to do with how the tire works every rim is differant and responds differant i personaly choose to run the losi rim on all my tires....
05-14-2008, 06:07 PM
#889
Tech Initiate
How much weight do the aluminum suspension holders add?
05-14-2008, 09:29 PM
#890
You know that Xrays don't break! I plan on testing this theory on Saturday. If I was that confident maybe I wouldn't keep on coming into the store and buying parts.
-Kane
05-14-2008, 10:04 PM
#892
Tech Addict
The list I've gathered from seeing damage at the track is:
- Steering ball ends (I broke the inner plastic front steering ball joint)
- Rear upper camber link (My buddy had one bend after a truggy smashed him)
- Front bulk head (During a runaway a guy at the track had his front bulkhead crack at the shock tower)
Thats it so far, this buggy is breakable but man.... it takes a major smash session to do it.
- Steering ball ends (I broke the inner plastic front steering ball joint)
- Rear upper camber link (My buddy had one bend after a truggy smashed him)
- Front bulk head (During a runaway a guy at the track had his front bulkhead crack at the shock tower)
Thats it so far, this buggy is breakable but man.... it takes a major smash session to do it.
05-14-2008, 11:09 PM
#894
05-15-2008, 04:05 AM
#895
I put my 808 to the test last weekend and nothing broke. One time I came off a triple jump and it cartwheeled forever and I thought it was done. The corner marshal flipped me back on the track and I kept going. 
05-15-2008, 12:55 PM
#896
05-15-2008, 12:59 PM
#897
I am almost finished building my 808. I forgot how Xray kits just fall together (been a long time since I built and drove my T1 then T2 kit). After one night of building, all I need to do is swap electronics and install the C6
05-15-2008, 04:27 PM
#898
I like to practice with these tires and save my crimes, bows and others for race day practice and quals/mains. I know on my truggy I couldn't wear out a pair of these! I gave them to a kid at the track because I got tired of them and he still hasn't worn them out either
I am almost finished building my 808. I forgot how Xray kits just fall together (been a long time since I built and drove my T1 then T2 kit). After one night of building, all I need to do is swap electronics and install the C6
I am almost finished building my 808. I forgot how Xray kits just fall together (been a long time since I built and drove my T1 then T2 kit). After one night of building, all I need to do is swap electronics and install the C6
What kind of foams do you guys use? Im ALWAYS having trouble with them. how long do you run yours? Mine are never wet.
05-15-2008, 04:40 PM
#899
I have a few things for people to keep an eye on. The upper Link for the front hub where it attaches to the shock tower. The screw is a bit short and mine worked loose and came out of the nylock nut. Another place that needs a longer screw is the steering rod end that goes to the tire side. Again mine worked loose and I lost the bolt and screw for it. Which ended my play for the day because I didnt have ny replacements on hand.
I didnt break anything though and I wasnt being very gentle with it either. So address these issues before a big race and you shouldnt have any problems.
I didnt break anything though and I wasnt being very gentle with it either. So address these issues before a big race and you shouldnt have any problems.
