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07-07-2017, 10:54 PM

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So i picked up a parts lot for my xb8. Its come with a set of crown wheels @ 40t. Just wondering what the advantage would be to run the 40t instead of the 46t.

My track is a small/medium 8th scale track. Lots of sharp turns and medium sized jumps. It grooves up but is a bit loose.

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07-08-2017, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by wichitafc98

Yes, I understand that you measure using a setup system. But my question what do you measure. With the angle of the XB8’16 STEERING BLOCK to what do you subtract anything?

Below is a picture of my setup:

Attachment 1434157

is it 20 - 30%

That's reading right about 20

07-14-2017, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by B3nno810

Where is everyone getting their diff orings from?? As everywhere im looking, theyre all on back order...

Agama racing do a orange coloured outing that never leak

07-18-2017, 03:23 PM

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Anyone know if the d817 proline predator body with fit the xb8 2017?

07-18-2017, 03:29 PM

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I use the rc8b3e predator body on my xb8e.

07-18-2017, 06:28 PM

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Anyone in here used the Bittydesign Force body for the XB8 on the 2014 and 2017 XB8?

Bittydesign. Force Clear body for Xray XB8

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07-19-2017, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dgrobe2112

I use the rc8b3e predator body on my xb8e.

and the RC8B3 Preditor nitro fits on the XB8 16/17 perfectly.

07-19-2017, 08:26 AM

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and the RC8B3 Preditor nitro fits on the XB8 16/17 perfectly.

Which means I can now order an Upgrade RC wrap for my Xray Xb8

best wraps in the industry.

07-19-2017, 07:31 PM

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Anyone know if the d817 proline predator body with fit the xb8 2017?

Anyone 😄?

07-19-2017, 07:32 PM

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Anyone 😄?

Seriously

07-20-2017, 04:44 AM

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Seriously

Hopefully you didn't think I was ignoring your post and I do appreciate the information about the RC8 body.

I did find out that you can use the D817 predator with some modifications, not a direct fit.

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07-23-2017, 12:51 AM

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Did another rebuild on my XB8, can't help but take pics of it every time I tear it down and clean it up/replace things. They are just damn good looking buggies.

Xb8 rebuild. by Jeremy Sensing, on Flickr

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07-24-2017, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by B3nno810

the 40t diff crown gear should be used in conjunction with the 12t diff pinion.
both these combined are the underdrive option for the rear (rear only i emphasize). they will slow down the rear wheels rotation when compared with the front. this means the car will pull more from the front and is tended to be used in loose conditions.

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07-24-2017, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by slodsm

Did another rebuild on my XB8, can't help but take pics of it every time I tear it down and clean it up/replace things. They are just damn good looking buggies.

Xb8 rebuild. by Jeremy Sensing, on Flickr

What brand is your "tank pull" and how is it installed?