2LikesXray XT9
01-09-2014, 02:44 AM
#226
XT9 Build
Today, Aaron started the build. Overall we're very impressed with the quality of the XRAY plastic components after having both Losi and Mugen Buggies previously.
One thing I was a bit surprised at, was the optional diff shims XY962130 don't fit over the diff outdrives
I didn't want to dis-assemble the diff in order to shim the gears, so decided to order the optional shims.
There is a simple way to remedy this issue however, just snip the the shim with a set of sidecutters and spread it open to fit the shims
If you need to use more than one, make sure you spread the 'cuts' 180degs away from each other and take care when fitting the gearcase half.
Also, it was blind luck that the front gearcase was fitted to the front, and the rear to the rear, I thought they were identical parts on initial inspection!
I was concerned that my Orion 1900mah Nimh Rx pack wouldn't fit in the battery box and it was very close! Even the smaller Life packs we used in the Mugen Buggy were a tight fit length ways. With a bit of 'cutting' the Nimh fits neatly and has room for a bit of foam top and bottom too. We'll see how the servo wires get routed yet, still have to think about that a bit.
One thing I was a bit surprised at, was the optional diff shims XY962130 don't fit over the diff outdrives
I didn't want to dis-assemble the diff in order to shim the gears, so decided to order the optional shims. There is a simple way to remedy this issue however, just snip the the shim with a set of sidecutters and spread it open to fit the shims
If you need to use more than one, make sure you spread the 'cuts' 180degs away from each other and take care when fitting the gearcase half.Also, it was blind luck that the front gearcase was fitted to the front, and the rear to the rear, I thought they were identical parts on initial inspection!
I was concerned that my Orion 1900mah Nimh Rx pack wouldn't fit in the battery box and it was very close! Even the smaller Life packs we used in the Mugen Buggy were a tight fit length ways. With a bit of 'cutting' the Nimh fits neatly and has room for a bit of foam top and bottom too. We'll see how the servo wires get routed yet, still have to think about that a bit.
01-09-2014, 02:56 AM
#227
I've always snipped the shims.
The manual asks you to put shims on the case and spur before the bearing. Its a pain in the...
I grind a little section out of the radio tray on the inside of the throttle servo to run the steering servo cable through. I used to run it under the battery box but got a rock stuck on the cable and cut a core.
I'll show you what I mean in tassie
The manual asks you to put shims on the case and spur before the bearing. Its a pain in the...
I grind a little section out of the radio tray on the inside of the throttle servo to run the steering servo cable through. I used to run it under the battery box but got a rock stuck on the cable and cut a core.
I'll show you what I mean in tassie
01-09-2014, 02:59 AM
#228
Tech Adept
Which rear mud-guards will fit on the rear lower arms? And skid-pads?
01-11-2014, 07:06 AM
#230
01-12-2014, 06:48 PM
#232
Im using yeah racing 2000mah in the x ray tray. They are $20 at red rock hobbies and fit well.
Send James a pm ---> Red Rock Hobbies
Send James a pm ---> Red Rock Hobbies
01-12-2014, 09:34 PM
#234
Im using yeah racing 2000mah in the x ray tray. They are $20 at red rock hobbies and fit well.
Send James a pm ---> Red Rock Hobbies
Send James a pm ---> Red Rock Hobbies
