My XX4 with LiPo saddle - Page 2

GRIFF55 · #21 03-12-2009

VERY NICE Olivier!!!!

I'm building one for the shelf at home and i hope it looks as good as yours!

Danny McGee · #22 04-12-2009

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Originally Posted by DoughtyUK.net

that is the nuts!

everything is perfect, even down to the tires...

only thing... personally, I would loose the rear skit plate

Clearly you missed the biggest thing Chris. Sort out the length of the steering turnbuckle. Its like 10 turns to long. Other than that looks cool.

I wish we can those tyres and not just at the odd hot day at kiddy (ahhhh the good ole days)

Has it be put in a vacum box and stored for the rest of your days?

Oliv996 · #23 04-12-2009

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Originally Posted by Danny McGee

Clearly you missed the biggest thing Chris. Sort out the length of the steering turnbuckle. Its like 10 turns to long. Other than that looks cool.

I see what you mean Danny. I will correct this point

SHY · #24 04-12-2009

Fantastic work as always Olivier!!!

You should ask Jimmy to make you your's own blog here on oOple! I'd love to know "where you're at" at all times!

I've got tons of cars myself, but still find the handling of the XX4 unbeatable! But the belts are a bit narrow for astro and brushless...

Would it be possible to do a mod with wider belts???

Oliv996 · #25 04-12-2009

Here is the Manutech Racing LiPo weight balancer. It's the model design for AE TC5 but once cut it fits perfect in the XX4

It has been machined a little to have 80g extra weight (40g on each side). The original part weights around 120g.

Oliv996 · #26 05-12-2009

Here is the mod I've made on steering bell crank to make it more reliable.

A socket head M3 screw. I reduced head diameter so that it fit the ball bearing.

I drilled a hole on the top of the part so that 1.5mm pin goes in:

The pin assembled:

I drilled the upper part so that pin also goes in:

The assembly:

Kusal · #27 15-12-2009

Hi Olivier,
I saw that you fitted the Lesro one-way but how did you center the pulley on the one-way?

I cannot seem to get it centered correctly

Thanks

Kusal

DRRC · #28 15-12-2009

I have a few questions
what is a lesro pulley?
is that a pengiun front shock brace, how is the turnbuckle mounted at the bottom?
do you have your clickers locked? what belts do you use?
thanks

B44&501xRacerEX · #29 23-12-2009

Oliver's car is the prettiest car I have ever seen.
I have cleaned and scrubbed my XX-4 it does look good so far,
but the only way to get mine to look as good as his is buy new parts.

Danny McGee · #30 23-12-2009

Just out of interest. How do you plan to run the lipo's forward? Or is that a simple answer and you wont be?

lynx75 · #31 23-12-2009

Wow, it's a superb car, amazing.

Where did you find carbon battey holder?

Thanks.

91notch5.0 · #32 24-12-2009

nice job on the bellcrank! i ca mine on and use uncure to get it off. I just tried lcds's on the front and it add LOTS of steering. Also, i run lipos with ONLY velcro!

Oliv996 · #33 26-12-2009

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Originally Posted by Kusal

Hi Olivier,
I saw that you fitted the Lesro one-way but how did you center the pulley on the one-way?

I cannot seem to get it centered correctly

Thanks

Kusal

I've machined some (to get spares) so the pulley is well centered on the oneway

Oliv996 · #34 26-12-2009

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Originally Posted by DRRC

I have a few questions
what is a lesro pulley?
is that a pengiun front shock brace, how is the turnbuckle mounted at the bottom?
do you have your clickers locked? what belts do you use?
thanks

Hi,

The front shock brace is home made inspired by Penguin model. The brace is mounted with long ballstud and secured with locknut.
I set the clicker free as I run the front oneway and green belts all the way.

Oliv996 · #35 26-12-2009

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Originally Posted by Danny McGee

Just out of interest. How do you plan to run the lipo's forward? Or is that a simple answer and you wont be?

Hi Danny,

I know it's out of interest for you

So yes, I don't plan to run lipo's forward but if I would, I will play with LiPo balancer weight instead of change LiPo location. What do you think about a carbon fiber lipo balancer under the left saddle and put an extra brass weight just in front of the motor ?

Oliv996 · #36 26-12-2009

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Originally Posted by lynx75

Wow, it's a superb car, amazing.

Where did you find carbon battey holder?

Thanks.

Thanks !

Battery holders are home made...

Oliv'

Evsie · #37 26-12-2009

That is one of the nicest setups I have ever seen on any car, completely stunning. Great work Olivier; I wish I had half of your skills.

B44&501xRacerEX · #38 26-12-2009

Mine is pretty much a mixture from the other 2 cars I have.
I have cut scrap carbon fiber left over from my 501 and B44.
To put on those shock towers.
I plan on buying a new body as well, and have a painter paint it for me.

Fiddybux · #39 26-12-2009

Absolutely beautiful work...really very impressive.

The only thing I would recommend is a brace for the rear shock tower camber link arms...something like this from the E-Speed parts range.

http://www.xfactorystore.com/Images/...rlinkBrace.jpg

ashleyb4 · #40 26-12-2009

Why its totally pointless that part was puredesigned for the x5 as you have to remove material from the shock tower.

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