Numbing steering XX4 [Archive]

Garry Driffill

17-01-2009, 05:46 PM

Hey all,

Silly question but is there any other way of numbing down the steering on a Losi xx4 other than changing the front springs or cutting the top of the caster block flush?

Thanks

matdodd

17-01-2009, 05:50 PM

Ye cut rows off the tyres ;)

Garry Driffill

17-01-2009, 05:59 PM

Ive had a pop with cutting tyres, Is there anything else that i could try other than that you recon?

Thanks

ashleyb4

17-01-2009, 07:54 PM

On the front castor blocks cut the little stubby bit the ballstud sits on so its flat with the rest of it if that makes sence.

A

Lee

17-01-2009, 08:10 PM

You don't do reading do you Ash :bored:

Body Paint

17-01-2009, 08:55 PM

LOL @ Lee

Garry, you could try going up 5 wt oil in the front, or raise the ride height a mm or 2.

Do you have to much front end in general? or is it to much steering into or out of the corner?

Ian F

17-01-2009, 09:33 PM

Try leaning the top of the shocks in, or adjust the toe in/out.

Garry Driffill

17-01-2009, 09:55 PM

Just in general Craig.

I'll try what you lads have recomended ;)

Body Paint

17-01-2009, 10:29 PM

If you are on the inside hole on the front wishbone you could try the middle hole.... this is how I have always run my X-5 / XX4's on high grip carpet tracks

If what I have suggested doesn't help enough then maybe you could post your setup and we'll begin some analasis

ashleyb4

17-01-2009, 11:11 PM

What setup are you running garry? And why is this in the x factory section?

A

YoungChazz

18-01-2009, 12:30 AM

Because everybody knows the only way to win with a xx-4 is to xonvert it!

Garry Driffill

18-01-2009, 08:03 AM

What setup are you running garry? And why is this in the x factory section?

A

:)

Because everybody knows the only way to win with a xx-4 is to xonvert it!

:woot:

ashleyb4

18-01-2009, 05:04 PM

Not relaly you could just leave it as it is and still have one of the best cars ever made.

A

Darren Boyle

18-01-2009, 09:22 PM

Ashley, you are quite right, the XX4 was one of the best cars ever made, thats why we recognized this at X-Factory and chose this as our platform for our own 4wd - the X5 which went one step further.

The Squared now just makes it even better still :woot:

Big E

18-01-2009, 09:30 PM

Not relaly you could just leave it as it is and still have one of the best cars ever made.

A

ANd if you buy one yeah :p

Any way back on topic!!

Fit a front roll bar...that will sort it!!!

losixxx

18-01-2009, 10:15 PM

Ashley, you are quite right, the XX4 was one of the best cars ever made, thats why we recognized this at X-Factory and chose this as our platform for our own 4wd - the X5 which went one step further.

The Squared now just makes it even better still :woot:

is that the Royal we/our ?;):lol:

ashleyb4

18-01-2009, 10:20 PM

hehe Im only messing with you guys if it wasnt for x factory everyone would be running b4's and b44's and how boring would life be. Plus the team are awsome.

A

Darren Boyle

18-01-2009, 10:30 PM

is that the Royal we/our ?;):lol: LOL :p (I have to stick up for our brands, especially when Ash is around...)

ashleyb4

18-01-2009, 10:44 PM

:p:p:p

Nah i like x factory dont like AE lol you dont know how many times ive had an x6 and new b4 kit in my basket on your shop darren.

A

Darren Boyle

18-01-2009, 10:48 PM

Not enough times Ash!!!!! We still have not sent you any....LOL

You only need to put it in there once mate, then hit the pay button and you would become the proud owner of one of the best 2wd's on the market (B4) and the X6 conversion that makes it even better!!! :p

ashleyb4

18-01-2009, 10:49 PM

lol easier said than done when you have a car sitting infront of you that you love lol.

A

Darren Boyle

18-01-2009, 10:51 PM

Put your XXX on a shelf so you can drool over it and keep it "shelf queen clean" and then you can race an X6 and go even faster round the track :woot:

phil c

18-01-2009, 11:02 PM

Hey all,

Silly question but is there any other way of numbing down the steering on a Losi xx4 other than changing the front springs or cutting the top of the caster block flush?

Thanks

why garry ,you dont have one! dont you drive a cat sx :p

Lee

19-01-2009, 12:41 PM

lol easier said than done when you have a car sitting infront of you that you love lol.

A

Your Losi love affair will end one you try the X6 Ash, and you can turn that vintage 4wd into a modern day racer :D

ashleyb4

19-01-2009, 02:17 PM

Ive tried a few x6's where nice cars wouldnt mind running one for a meeting though.

A

YoungChazz

19-01-2009, 03:35 PM

I want to reply to the post above about our Team drivers. We are so proud of every X-Teamer. They are all tops on R/C knowledge, and willingness to help is awesome. Sometimes I think they like to work on their cars and talk R/C more than drive.

And that's why we have them. As we all work together in various Team meetings, we stress that winning is secondary to our primary mission: meeting and working with The Family. It's a great bonus that they are all so fast.

I'm happy to learn again that the Team are doing their job. Thanks for your confirmation.

Lee

19-01-2009, 04:02 PM

Ive tried a few x6's where nice cars wouldnt mind running one for a meeting though.

A

Ash,

When i get my squared you can borrow my X6 for a meeting, im sure you will be on the phone to Darren on the monday morning to have yours sent up.

Also now is a great time to buy an X6, like Chazz said there are some fantastic deals on the kit that is the current national champion. I would also like to bet that Ellis would win the 2wd nats next year with the current X6. But seeing as he will be running the squared, its just going to be unfair on the competition :D

ashleyb4

19-01-2009, 04:09 PM

I want to reply to the post above about our Team drivers. We are so proud of every X-Teamer. They are all tops on R/C knowledge, and willingness to help is awesome. Sometimes I think they like to work on their cars and talk R/C more than drive.

And that's why we have them. As we all work together in various Team meetings, we stress that winning is secondary to our primary mission: meeting and working with The Family. It's a great bonus that they are all so fast.

I'm happy to learn again that the Team are doing their job. Thanks for your confirmation.

I have to agree ive met all the uk team and spoken to them (except ellis) all great people all freindly know some of them better than others. Wheni saw the 2009 team it was like ledgends!!!

Ash,

When i get my squared you can borrow my X6 for a meeting, im sure you will be on the phone to Darren on the monday morning to have yours sent up.

Also now is a great time to buy an X6, like Chazz said there are some fantastic deals on the kit that is the current national champion. I would also like to bet that Ellis would win the 2wd nats next year with the current X6. But seeing as he will be running the squared, its just going to be unfair on the competition :D

Thanks for the offer lee i might take you up on that but ive currently got something up my sleave.

A

Lee

19-01-2009, 04:12 PM

Thanks for the offer lee i might take you up on that but ive currently got something up my sleave.

A

That would be your arm :woot:

Northy

19-01-2009, 04:13 PM

Ash,

When i get my squared you can borrow my X6 for a meeting.....

Who's car? :eh?:

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ashleyb4

19-01-2009, 04:20 PM

That would be your arm :woot:

O is that what that thing is. What is it used for?

A

Lee

19-01-2009, 04:24 PM

Who's car? :eh?:

G

Depends how much you offer :D

O is that what that thing is. What is it used for?

A

Depends if you ask Ben or not :woot:

Northy

19-01-2009, 04:26 PM

Depends how much you offer :D

It doesn't want to be much, it's an old model :woot::woot:
You'll be grateful of any cash at the moment! :p

G