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OneKiwi
09-03-2014, 04:31 PM
Heard about it and then saw this.
I think it defo need to be lightened so this looks good, but what... it will probably be here next winter right?

Nice if thats an alu kick up or swappable plastic bit like the yok but time will tell

Really hope the rear end and kick up is strong, don't want the problems like with the dimec chassis and other CF chassis for the DEX210

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c338/simonandhanna/cf1.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c338/simonandhanna/XB2cf.jpg
Adam F
09-03-2014, 05:14 PM
I have a carbon xb2 chassis, but not tried it yet...

Std kickup at present, but hoping to try a 19 degree version too..
OneKiwi
09-03-2014, 06:34 PM
Are they available or is that a one off
Origineelreclamebord
09-03-2014, 07:11 PM
Has anyone considered that it may also be a protective sheet that's partly torn/worn off? :eh?: I'm not saying it's not a carbon chassis at all, I'm just saying that it could be something less spectacular too... :p
Al3xis007
09-03-2014, 07:53 PM
Looks like it could be a carbon fibre sticker on an ally chassis
We'll see hey
tomtom
09-03-2014, 09:59 PM
Seems like a shorty chassis like a DB2, carbon fiber with carbon shorty tray from what I've seen
HeavyD99
10-03-2014, 02:19 AM
DHawk make a carbon fiber chassis for the 4WD - I asked them to make one for the 2WD with the front kick up. This one above may or may not be cf but I think one will be available eventually.
Adam F
10-03-2014, 06:11 AM
Mine is made by a friend, although he may make more as he now has the tool..
OneKiwi
10-03-2014, 11:34 AM
Its not CF tape on the chassis.

Do you have any pics x313? What would he take for one? send me a PM
Chris-S
10-03-2014, 12:44 PM
My guess, this will be the car with the DB2/TM2 layout and by the looks of it, a flat aluminium chassis without the plastic tub. You will also notice there are no body off shots of the XB4 2wd in existence.
Lee24h
10-03-2014, 01:21 PM
just let xray develop the car then we can all go out and buy it when its ready
Matt Butcher
10-03-2014, 03:21 PM
something not normal under there...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1010104_759006744110212_271595428_n.jpg
knighthawk
10-03-2014, 05:52 PM
That is one really ugly shell, and I don't mean the paintwork !
Lee1972
10-03-2014, 07:48 PM
Mine is made by a friend, although he may make more as he now has the tool..

Do you use the full length top deck for rigidity?
Lee1972
10-03-2014, 07:52 PM
That is one really ugly shell, and I don't mean the paintwork !

Coming from someone who owns a K1 :lol: pot and kettle?
stall4king
10-03-2014, 09:34 PM
My guess, this will be the car with the DB2/TM2 layout and by the looks of it, a flat aluminium chassis without the plastic tub. You will also notice there are no body off shots of the XB4 2wd in existence.


Interesting....does anyone actually think xray need a new high grip car at the minute though? Surely a low grip option should be top of the agenda?
Adam F
11-03-2014, 09:59 PM
Here's my carbon XB2 chassis complete with the 25 degree pickup….
Adam F
11-03-2014, 10:02 PM
Do you use the full length top deck for rigidity?

Nope, the std 2wd part so far… The rear diff housing bolts to the plastic tub anyway...
Lee1972
11-03-2014, 10:15 PM
Nope, the std 2wd part so far… The rear diff housing bolts to the plastic tub anyway...

How much weight does it shave off?
Adam F
11-03-2014, 10:22 PM
No idea, wasn't really looking to save weight, more to add flex hence the 45 degree layup.
androo
11-03-2014, 10:41 PM
It weighs about 60 gramms.
Adam F
11-03-2014, 10:44 PM
It weighs about 60 gramms.

Cheers mate!
Lee1972
12-03-2014, 12:40 PM
No idea, wasn't really looking to save weight, more to add flex hence the 45 degree layup.

The added flex is this for low grip surfaces?
Adam F
12-03-2014, 12:45 PM
Yup, in prep for the outdoor season..

Don't expect it to have much if any effect in the dry/high grip...
The Dark Knight
20-08-2014, 08:51 AM
How have people been getting on with these carbon chassis?
J-milz
02-10-2014, 09:06 PM
I'm in the U.S. WHERE CAN I GET A HOLD OF ONE?
woOdy
03-10-2014, 07:12 AM
Here's my carbon XB2 chassis complete with the 25 degree pickup….

That is very nice!
I think this will help in low traction conditions. I might try and get someone to make me one to try. Email to Fibrelyte I think.:thumbsup:
fil9144
19-11-2014, 09:08 PM
That is very nice!
I think this will help in low traction conditions. I might try and get someone to make me one to try. Email to Fibrelyte I think.:thumbsup:

Going to be honest stu I think yours should have a house brick in so it's fair for everyone else lol

Well done on the north west win by the way
diago999
21-11-2014, 03:47 PM
I found this the other day,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carbon-Chassis-For-Xray-XB4-2WD-361101-Dhawk-Racing-DR-920048-/201089346149?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ed1dbea65
J-milz
28-12-2014, 12:51 AM
Has anyone seen this new buggy?