The Dark Knight Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I've always fancied one of these Xray XB4-2wd's, so when MB Models put them on special offer, that was enough to convince me to sell my Schumacher KF and get one. First impressions are very good, the kit is just oozing of quality and looking forward to cracking on with the build. I should hopefully have time to make a start to the build tomorrow. I'll be building it total stock with the exception of 12mm wheels hexes so I can run my Schumacher wheels/tyres as I kept them when I sold my KF. Just a photo of the box for now: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 The quality on the xrays is hands down the best. Enjoy the build and take lots of pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 Sorry but I was so impressed when building this kit, I didn't want to stop to take photos, really impressed with the build quality, easily one of the nicest kits I've had the pleasure of putting together. I only ran into one small issue, the servo mounts, there wasn't enough clearance for the wire coming out of my servo. I'll be running a low profile servo and I've have to kink the wire more than I'm comfortable doing so I've ordered Xray alloy servo mounts which will solve the issue. I was going to run my Hobbywing V2.1 120a but decided to sell that and get a new esc. Swaying towards a Much More Fleta Pro at the moment. I'll be running a Team Wave Eclipse 7.5t motor & SMC saddle pack lipos. I've also decided to sell my Schumacher wheels/tyres and get some more Xray wheels. I already have new rear Schumacher mini-spikes in yellow & green. I'll be ordering front Schumacher mini-spikes in yellow & green and Schumacher low profile staggers in yellow & green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 (edited) Have a look on ghost rc http://www.ghostrc.co.uk/spares-parts/team-xray-xb4-c-24_50.html?page=2&sort=3a Edited July 10, 2014 by alex97 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 Have a look on ghost rc http://www.ghostrc.co.uk/spares-parts/team-xray-xb4-c-24_50.html?page=2&sort=3a Nice one, thanks Alex, I might pick up a few spares from there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesk Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Looking good David. Xrays are nicely built, I was tempted myself a while ago with the 4wd... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 Yeah I can see why Xray fans are Xray fans. I'm just hoping it drives as nice as my KF did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 (edited) I've seen a few of them run and they all seem to do well, not as good as my b5m obviously . Edited July 11, 2014 by alex97 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 (edited) I did almost buy a B5M but having looked at other XB4's at the local club, I decided this was the best way to go for me. No-one else runs B5m's at the local club, only Schumacher K1's, Xray XB4's, Kyosho RB6 & one Centro. Edited July 11, 2014 by The Dark Knight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 After numerous discussions with some off-road guys, it looks like I'll be putting this Xray XB4-2wd up for sale and getting either an Associated B5M or Losi 22 2.0 The Xray simply isn't suited for where I'll be racing. I mainly race on grass and very occasionally on astro and I've been told the Xray will struggle in the wet. Bit gutted as very impressed with the quality of this kit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 That's a shame fella, I got my converted XB4 4wd to work quite well in the wet, but in greasy intermediate conditions it was rubbish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) I think that they are bring a new losi 22 out as they are being sold out at Edited July 24, 2014 by alex97 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesk Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Shame that David, but probably right. That layout has flaws on lower grip. Between the 22 2.0 and the B5M I'd have the B5M but both are good cars. About the only high grip car that manages on lower grip seems to be the KF with a low grip chassis, but by the time you buy all the bits it gets really expensive. Have you actually run the XB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 That's a shame fella, I got my converted XB4 4wd to work quite well in the wet, but in greasy intermediate conditions it was rubbish I think that they are bring a new losi 22 out as they are being sold out at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 No sorry I don't have a link as nothing has been said about a 22 3.0 but its logical that when the old ones you down in price a new one is on its way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesk Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Haven't heard anything from the losi guys about a 22 3.0 so suspect that is a bit away... Anything will sell, just depends on money, for an unused car you'll get a bit more money but won't have the fun of running it. What do you want/need from a car? Can you afford multiple cars (ie low/high grip)? What surfaces is the championship held on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 No sorry I don't have a link as nothing has been said about a 22 3.0 but its logical that when the old ones you down in price a new one is on its way. I wonder if that's the same story with the XB? As the price drop on the XB was what attracted me to it so I sold my KF to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 If you know it won't suite your track sell it unused so the resell value will be higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 I am tempted to keep it as I love the quality of it and just love the look it but as you've said, if I use it and find that it doesn't suit my track the resale value will be lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Haven't heard anything from the losi guys about a 22 3.0 so suspect that is a bit away... Anything will sell, just depends on money, for an unused car you'll get a bit more money but won't have the fun of running it. What do you want/need from a car? Can you afford multiple cars (ie low/high grip)? What surfaces is the championship held on? Sorry I missed this comment. I'm not really wanting more than one car, I'm just wanting one which can be used as an all-rounder. My theory is that with one car, I'll get to know it and know what to change to suit different tracks. The surfaces in the championship are grass and astro, possibly one carpet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesk Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) As an all rounder you can't beat a conventional mid motor. They simply work on almost any surface. I do agree with you logic of concentrating on one car, part of the reason why I sold the Tm2 and the SVR and now got the RB6 as a sole 2wd. Is the astro long or short pile? Edited July 24, 2014 by charlesk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Km This is off topic but what paint is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 As an all rounder you can't beat a conventional mid motor. They simply work on almost any surface. I do agree with you logic of concentrating on one car, part of the reason why I sold the Tm2 and the SVR and now got the RB6 as a sole 2wd. Well that's me in the middle of taking photos of the XB, removed my electrics so expect a new for sale thread today or tomorrow. Yeah I just feel that being able to slightly tweak a car which you use all the time and your used to will be easier than having another car which will drive completely different. Thanks for everyones advice, note to self, do more research before buying a kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Km This is off topic but what paint is that? It was a half can of Pactra I had spare which I had used on one of my old touring car body shells. Your meant to back it with silver but I love the transparent look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesk Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Last lot of advice (at least for tonight). Run what others run (spares and support being the main reason, as well as that they must work!!). As an average racer that is invaluable esp at the beggining. Once you get to understand how a car works stick with it for a bit. Different cars respond/want different things, so stability whilst your driving develops is key. Remember your driving is what will make the difference and stability will help that to develop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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