18LikesXray NT1
03-25-2013, 02:25 AM
#6634
03-25-2013, 04:01 AM
#6635
Not sure why you say Pro is better.... it now requires new shocks and shock towers, new flex radio plate, new front bulkheads and lower suspension arms, new wire sway bars and some changes to the bumper. 
2013 already has all these plus lighten diff outdrives & front layshaft. It does miss out on the lightened 2 speed shaft and brake upgrade...
2013 already has all these plus lighten diff outdrives & front layshaft. It does miss out on the lightened 2 speed shaft and brake upgrade...
No need to be disappointed with the Pro though because, the only thing the 2013 has what makes the car quicker is the low profile shocks (lower cg). You can`t use the old shocks anymore and i have 2 sets with different oil in them to change quick. The 2013 LP shock tower however looks weak, (i do seem to roll the car sometimes
) and i would suggest to mod the old shocktower for the LP shocks. Just redrill the holes and remove some. The wire arb is not needed in my opinion. The flex radioplate is easy to make also, if you have the regular one. I made some improvements more to the NT1 than xray did. If you are interested i can post some pictures of it while asembling the car for the first race. Every one can do it if you are handy and want it? also.But its always nice to have the latest car.
So buy the car or only the LP shocks.
Last edited by djiewie; 03-25-2013 at 05:54 AM. Reason: being positive about the 2013
03-25-2013, 06:49 AM
#6636
This car has more going for it than LP shocks.. Plus the shock towers are the same thickness... 3mm. I don't see them being any weaker just because they are not as tall, maybe stronger.. I like the narrow chassis, that will be nice on the corners with chassis rub. Comes with both front sway bar options. This car IMO is way more optimized than the previous. Black and orange is pretty sweet too!
I wonder if this kit has the new lower engine mounts, i don't believe it was said in the Features
I wonder if this kit has the new lower engine mounts, i don't believe it was said in the Features
03-25-2013, 02:20 PM
#6637
TAMAK,
Your missing my point.
But the car is sweet i agree with you. It
also has the flex inserts on the radioplate.
The shocks are more angled also for more grip.
It has al lot off improvements.
Your missing my point.
But the car is sweet i agree with you. It
also has the flex inserts on the radioplate.
The shocks are more angled also for more grip.
It has al lot off improvements.
03-26-2013, 01:15 AM
#6639
Valk,
Usually caused by pressing on a startbox with no flat plate.
get someone to pres the car down on a flat table and then tighten the screws.
Ordered myself a eastern brand chassis for 30 dollar? Because the rear tends to hit the surface and gets thinner with wear. Untill its to flexy and you start destroing the spurs in a row. happened to me:
Usually caused by pressing on a startbox with no flat plate.
get someone to pres the car down on a flat table and then tighten the screws.
Ordered myself a eastern brand chassis for 30 dollar? Because the rear tends to hit the surface and gets thinner with wear. Untill its to flexy and you start destroing the spurs in a row. happened to me:
03-26-2013, 01:16 AM
#6640
I thought the pro already had the lightweight options? my bad.
No need to be disappointed with the Pro though because, the only thing the 2013 has what makes the car quicker is the low profile shocks (lower cg). You can`t use the old shocks anymore and i have 2 sets with different oil in them to change quick. The 2013 LP shock tower however looks weak, (i do seem to roll the car sometimes) and i would suggest to mod the old shocktower for the LP shocks. Just redrill the holes and remove some. The wire arb is not needed in my opinion. The flex radioplate is easy to make also, if you have the regular one. I made some improvements more to the NT1 than xray did. If you are interested i can post some pictures of it while asembling the car for the first race. Every one can do it if you are handy and want it? also.
But its always nice to have the latest car. So buy the car or only the LP shocks.
No need to be disappointed with the Pro though because, the only thing the 2013 has what makes the car quicker is the low profile shocks (lower cg). You can`t use the old shocks anymore and i have 2 sets with different oil in them to change quick. The 2013 LP shock tower however looks weak, (i do seem to roll the car sometimes
) and i would suggest to mod the old shocktower for the LP shocks. Just redrill the holes and remove some. The wire arb is not needed in my opinion. The flex radioplate is easy to make also, if you have the regular one. I made some improvements more to the NT1 than xray did. If you are interested i can post some pictures of it while asembling the car for the first race. Every one can do it if you are handy and want it? also.But its always nice to have the latest car.
So buy the car or only the LP shocks.I don't agree that the Pro is still a better kit and to me the 2013 is a step in the right direction for Xray.
03-26-2013, 06:02 PM
#6641
Pretty impossible to straighten the old one.... Zeppin make a good chassis and much cheaper than an xray one! And it's gold anodized!!
03-26-2013, 10:30 PM
#6643
Rcabj try the spool in the front it will give you more on power steer.
Try it with the front upper arm roll centre position in the top position.
Try the plastic insert that comes in the diff and if you like the feel buy the lightweight version of the spool.
Try it with the front upper arm roll centre position in the top position.
Try the plastic insert that comes in the diff and if you like the feel buy the lightweight version of the spool.
03-27-2013, 06:46 AM
#6644
03-27-2013, 07:07 AM
#6645
Last edited by bluer322; 03-27-2013 at 07:47 PM.