2015 Xray XB4 4WD

[BentKa]

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[luniemiester]

Any news on the proper 2wd Bent?

[BentKa]

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[neallewis]

I wonder if they have sorted the front bumper "issue"?

[BentKa]

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[neallewis]

Originally Posted by BentKa

Is there a front bumper "issue"

Bent

it's a problem for sure. sticking out when there is some suspension compression. it gets in the way and can stop you dead on some tracks. I was always running mine without the plastic piece, which usually resulted in a bent FF hanger, despite not actually hitting anything other than bottoming out.
Depends on the track i guess, but it was always a problem. I ran a T bone bumper for a while, which really helped, despite looking crap and its lowered ground clearance, until it broke.
Moving to the yokomo was such a pleasure to not be bottoming out and hitting the front of the car on the track, or gouging out a channel on jump faces.

[shark]

Changed from xb4 for that exact reason

[andoiwebb]

Front bumper issue?? I've run these since they came out and never EVER had a front bumper issue. Weird.

Anyway, a new 4wd is nice but not really necessary.

What do we want?

2WD 2WD 2WD 2WD 2WD 2WD 2WD2WD 2WD 2WD 2WD 2WD 2WD 2WD

When do we want it?

NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And, can we have an update to the current XB4 2wd with a proper 2wd front end please? This would make the Xray 10th offroad range complete and AWESOME!

[Tom3012]

'All-new'? Looks the same in that picture to me

[BentKa]

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[danDanEFC]

Tell us more Bent?

Will the updates on the new-ish 4wd for on the current 2wd?

[andoiwebb]

Going by the euros, there may be a centre diff. Don't think that will work in the 2wd!

[neallewis]

Originally Posted by BentKa

Aaahhh…..the "my landings are crap" issue……yep I've heard of that "issue"

The XB4 is one of the most balanced cars to jump and this shouldn't be an issue at all if you have the right jumping technique and setup.

Never been an issue for the close to 2 years running them.

Did replace 1 FF hanger the first month of Malin running hers though after hitting a steel fence at the local indoor track

But if you keep digging into jump faces you are either running it way too low or way too soft.

And if you land with your tires stopped or on your nose it could very well dig in for sure……but you want to give it a bit of throttle just before landing to take advantage of the forward momentum as you land and then instantly get on the throttle (or brake if there's a turn)

But yes it does stick out a tiny bit further than a couple of the other 4WD's out there.

Bent

? I never thought the landing were crap? are they? it was ok jumping yes. I ran mine for a year. I put up with the bumper digging in, but it certainly highlighted the car wasn't tested on certain types of tracks in it initial development (bumpy and low traction).

Now I notice other people still running the xray having issues with the bumper digging in, most recently at RHR. Their setup, not mine

[wes]

Really? Had no issues at RHR autumn cup. came home with a lovely 1st place trophy. Mind you don't get me started on it over the rumble strips at F2's.

[sime46]

Opportunity to brag beautifully taken Andrew. Love it. Never mind about the bumper issues/non issues. I won stuff. Look at me. You're my hero Wes. Xxxxxx I may have been drinking. Hic

[andoiwebb]

Winners don't need bumpers!!! I need a bumper 😭

[TARTMAN]

never had any bumper issues anywhere ever. strange.

best car I have ever owned. still running the early version.

LOVE IT!

[shark]

Originally Posted by sime46

Opportunity to brag beautifully taken Andrew. Love it. Never mind about the bumper issues/non issues. I won stuff. Look at me. You're my hero Wes. Xxxxxx I may have been drinking. Hic

Love it !