XRAY XB8E project

[Cheez ‘n’ Quackers]

Just arrived, build starts next week.

 

[WickedFog]

That kid made me lose it. So funny! Can't wait to see this one go together.

 

[hood52]

Keep us updated on the build

 

[Cheez ‘n’ Quackers]

No time to start build tonight. Reading manual and checking a few things out. Impressive

Never done this before. Gonna give it a try.

 

[DavidB1126]

Never done this before. Gonna give it a try.

Yea. My B74.1 had this in the manual. I didn't put it on the scale though. I just built the diffs like a normal person. Lol.

 

[Cheez ‘n’ Quackers]

Yea. My B74.1 had this in the manual. I didn't put it on the scale though. I just built the diffs like a normal person. Lol.

I hear ya, just for sh*Ts and grins I’ll try it.

 

[Cheez ‘n’ Quackers]

Yea. My B74.1 had this in the manual. I didn't put it on the scale though. I just built the diffs like a normal person. Lol.

Will post how that works out.

 

[Cheez ‘n’ Quackers]

Getting started…bags are labeled numerical instead of letters like Tekno and Mugen.

Center diff

Letting the bubbles bleed.

Feeling sturdy and smooth.

 

[Cheez ‘n’ Quackers]

Front and rear diff bulkheads with labyrinth dust covers and diff height inserts.

The spring clips and dust boots on the cvd’s are kinda cool And it’ll be interesting to see how the adjustable diff height works out.

Starting out with diffs in lower position.

 

[WickedFog]

Man, I want one!

Every time I come back to this thread and see that excited toddler I laugh uncontrollably. This thread needs a warning label. "Will spit your drink all over your phone"

 

[Cheez ‘n’ Quackers]

Rear suspension.

The plastics appears to be stronger/sturdier. The gearboxes definitely beefier . The Mugen shock towers get my vote for higher quality. Xray offers an aluminum tower upgrade. I’m holding off on that for now. For a “Luxury “ kit Xray does cheap out in a couple of areas. Crappy droop screws and inferior bearings in the diffs for example.

 

[DavidB1126]

I had been looking at the 1/8 truggies. Just for bashing around since I don't have any 1/8 tracks around.

 

[Cheez ‘n’ Quackers]

Bag #4

 

[Cheez ‘n’ Quackers]

Bag #4 finished

 

[Cheez ‘n’ Quackers]

Bag #5 Front suspension.

Bag #6

While I appreciate pillow balls I definitely don’t like building them. These were a PITA!

Bag #6 front and rear assembly completed. One of the threads in the PB steering block gave total grief. Could not get it thread properly. After an hour or so finally forced it in . I’m sure it’s cross threaded but I was able tighten it down until the pillow ball started to bind and then back it off just enough so it moves freely. I’m not sure whether it’s user error or design flaw.

 

[Cheez ‘n’ Quackers]

Bag #7 Steering

 

[Cheez ‘n’ Quackers]

Steering assembly completed

 

[Cheez ‘n’ Quackers]

Center Diff and motor next.

 

[Cheez ‘n’ Quackers]

Bag #8 silky smooth.

 

[Cheez ‘n’ Quackers]

Bag #10…. Yeah there is no bag #9

And no receiver box.