Xray XB4 2WD #360500

[Origineelreclamebord]

Originally Posted by neallewis

I'm not sure why people are disappointed or surprised?

I'm not an Xray owner, nor was I looking out to buy one... but it just seems to me that a current XB4 owner (that would also runs it as a 2WD) has very little incentive to replace it for an 'official' XB4 2WD.

If I look over the design changes they've made and the flexibility of it's design out of the box (in terms out motor and battery positions for example), then for many people 280GBP will not be worth spending on a car with this few changes.

Plus, if you're an XB4 owner looking to try 2WD too, why not buy the 2014 XB4 and use your old XB4 as a 2WD+spare parts car?

IMO I think they could've done more: For example have developed a tub specifically for the 2WD that allows a TM2/DB1 layout with a shorty and a saddle layout like they have now (layout options like that could also have been interesting for their 4WD).

Don't get me wrong, I like the distinctive design elements of the XB4 and I'm sure this 2WD will be a great car, but after such a striking entrance into the 4WD buggy class I can understand the small changes they made to make it a 'dedicated' 2WD buggy are disappointing to some people.

[thorny97]

I'm an xb4 owner since the car was released and have never seen the point of converting the car to 2wd, although the people which have certainly have had success with it. It's certainly cheaper to buy as a 2wd car instead of the new xb4 14 car. Don't forget compare this to other 2wd mid motor cars and it's a fairly cheap car. Ae cars you have to run a separate car for rear motor configuration.

[Kelk]

Having run the xb4 in 2wd config I was really looking forward to something that would address the lack of rear grip with a re-distributed weight pattern or layout. It's the reason I put my 4 back into 4wd mode

For me it's note fought of a change to address its weaknesses in the sloppy months. I'm now stuck for 2wd car that will really deal with the wet stuff as I prer 2wd. The Vega option (should it occur) does sound interesting. The db2 looks awesome but I think I need a lazer and rb5 or 6 and the kit to make it hmm that's a lot of pennies IMHO.

What to do

[neallewis]

Originally Posted by Kelk

What to do

Buy a yokomo bmax 2 mr.

[gainsy]

Originally Posted by neallewis

Buy a yokomo bmax 2 mr.

+1

[focusmad]

Hi guys ran my xb4 hybrid to in the wet conditions of torch,did loads of development work today I finished 6th overall,the car now just needs a ball diff to complete it for the wet as the gear diff is to direct for the wet,now I feel the car is getting there,had a top drive run it in practice he was impressed with all my work.
Chris

[jlucas]

Originally Posted by focusmad

Hi guys ran my xb4 hybrid to in the wet conditions of torch,did loads of development work today I finished 6th overall,the car now just needs a ball diff to complete it for the wet as the gear diff is to direct for the wet,now I feel the car is getting there,had a top drive run it in practice he was impressed with all my work.
Chris

6th in an extremely competitive field including top drivers.

[frefon]

Originally Posted by focusmad

Hi guys,I'm the make of the xb4 hybrid on the second page,I have been working on this car for a month now and found that in the wet that is just as good as another car,I have tqed meetings in the wet against vega's witch are one of the best wet cars around ,the car is going to be run in practice by a national A finalist to get feedback about how it handles interesting Sunday.body off photo not to good but you can see how much work i have done.will try to get a video Sunday so you can see how it goes.
Chris Ellis (maker of the xb4/CE1)

Congratulation on your job
Have you twist chassis? (for more front kickup)
If yes hox to fix top deck and front bulkhead (possible post pics)?
thanks

[SHY]

Originally Posted by focusmad

Hi guys ran my xb4 hybrid to in the wet conditions of torch,did loads of development work today I finished 6th overall,the car now just needs a ball diff to complete it for the wet as the gear diff is to direct for the wet,now I feel the car is getting there,had a top drive run it in practice he was impressed with all my work.
Chris

OK so it seems the DB2 of course is the best option right now for astro or carpet.

But your hybrid - is it necessary to cut the chassis narrow in the front? With the car being offered now - would it rub the chassis? That's kinda like the only thing I "have a problem with"?

[BentKa]

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[SHY]

Thanks a lot! Now I'm back considering the 2WD too...

[jlucas]

Just sit back and wait for the vega elite option

[BentKa]

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[jlucas]

Will be laid out like focusmad's hybrid

[BentKa]

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[SHY]

How did/does the Tardis 22 fare in the UK on astro?

[thorny97]

Thought people would like to see photos of the new Xb4/2wd, received from RC Disco yesterday and built yesterday.

Same build quality which I have come to love above Xray Cars.

[andoiwebb]

Got mine, going to build it for a thrash at silverstone Tuesday night.

[OneKiwi]

So whos driven theirs and whats the verdict?

Anyone gone from a MR2 to this?

[andoiwebb]

Ran it at silverstone tonight and was very impressed. Very easy to drive, and quick.