New 2014 Spec Xray XB4

[BentKa]

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[Pulse]

nice :wub

what did they change compared to the previous version?

[BentKa]

nice :wub

what did they change compared to the previous version?

We'll soon find out ;):lol:

Bent

[Pulse]

We'll soon find out ;):lol:

Bent

now I wonder if it's worth the wait.. man oooh man these little toys..

[neallewis]

I can't see any differences in the picture. I wonder what the updates will be? A full top deck, revised top link holes on rear shock tower?

What else?

[AfroP]

will be the standard XB4 with the upgrade kit fitted/in-box as standard, with O-rings for plastic shock caps.

[neallewis]

The facebook page says "The new 2014 specs of the European Championship winning XRAY XB4 coming very soon."

So you go to his petite published European Champs setup sheet...

http://www.petitrc.com/setup/xray/setupxb4/XB4_MartinBayer_Valladolid2013071820/

"Development Parts: Longer top deck, otherwise standard"

Also different shock pistons (from kit) and different oils (shocks and diffs). Maybe some weight kit at back of lipos?

SO yes, i'm expecting a full top deck, the running (v2) upgrade parts in the box, bulkheads, outdrives, diffs, a different setup sheet and a 2014 sticker on the box.

Nothing majorly new if you have the 2013 kit and kept it fresh with upgrade parts...

[JohnM]

Metal gears would be nice.

[AfroP]

Metal gears would be nice.


the plastic ones are fine. been running mine since it was built on multiple surfaces with no bother

[JohnM]

the plastic ones are fine. been running mine since it was built on multiple surfaces with no bother

Sorry, but I have to disagree.

[neallewis]

the plastic ones are fine. been running mine since it was built on multiple surfaces with no bother

I agree. keeps the drivetrain nice and light too. I've only done the outer diff bevel gear and 14T bevel drive gears, solved by shimming the 14T bevel a touch. no issues since I did that.

I've built a spare diff with metal gears, but only as i had them just incase i broke composites, but i didn't. its just heavier.

Metal gears are a tuning part I think. I very much doubt they will be in the 2014 kit spec, as Martin doesn't use them either.

[OneKiwi]

I see Xray have the option for rear shocks so thought Id see if I could get it to fit.

Ill try it for one practice at the weekend but might revert back

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c338/simonandhanna/IMG_20131031_145817.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c338/simonandhanna/IMG_20131031_145848.jpg

[SHY]

I'm getting one of these bad boys! :thumbsup:

Anyone seen any spy shots of the 2WD version? Will it be similar to a DB1/2?

[BentKa]

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[BentKa]

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[dMITIj]

So any one purchased and have got the new XB4 2014 spec?

[andoiwebb]

Yes! But not allowed to build it due to wife & baby :(

[BentKa]

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[SHY]

Picking up the kits tomorrow ;)

Bent

Antrade got them already?

[BentKa]

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[tomtom]

Orca is just awesome, Nice package !

5200/45c infinite saddles ?

[BentKa]

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[dMITIj]

so what dos ppl think of there new XB4 2014 spec? is it any better than the org?

[andoiwebb]

Will see tomorrow

[andoiwebb]

New xb4 was really good at Telford on slippy wet astro, really pleased with it.

[nicmo]

after around 10 packs i stripped the diff gears, the small ones :( NT1 metal gears getting installed. Also, the CVD pins will be coming off soon lol need the exotek aluminium protection asap.

The car drives really well tho. High grip astro and carpet tracks.

[washy13]

Raced mine at worksop at the weekend wearing the new hangers it waz fantastic qualified loads higher than in the old xb .

[neallewis]

Raced mine at worksop at the weekend wearing the new hangers it waz fantastic qualified loads higher than in the old xb .

What rear end setup did you run? Any other changes?
To be fair mine was good at Batley on Sunday. I moved the hub top link into middle hole, from outermost.

[shaun m]

how are these in comparison to the older xb4's , especially with running the same ( obiusly using the '14 upgrades ) oil / shock set up ..

i love my xb4 , use it almost every weekend , and only just changed the main gears , not even had a drive shaft pin , go thro the plastic cover .............. yet !!

[dMITIj]

how are these in comparison to the older xb4's , especially with running the same ( obiusly using the '14 upgrades ) oil / shock set up ..

+1 :)

[corsair]

after around 10 packs i stripped the diff gears, the small ones :( NT1 metal gears getting installed. Also, the CVD pins will be coming off soon lol need the exotek aluminium protection asap.

The car drives really well tho. High grip astro and carpet tracks.

did you check your slipper setting and not overfill the gear diffs?
The gears are actually very solid. If you must, go with the graphite gears instead.

[BentKa]

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[dMITIj]

I thought it was not necessary now with the v2 and the new 2014 spec part's out?

[andoiwebb]

personally i don't think it is, but some people just seem to love shredding gears.