MY XB build

[Heyns Racing]

I started my XB build today.I went right from the box to the operating table. So far I plan on upgrading the electronics, 5B air filter, 5B wheel adapters and engine upgrade. I am also checking my metal to metal screws for the loc-tite and adding as needed.


Please feel free to throw up any recommendations for my build.

 

[Guest]

Mmmmm, looks like carved xb for dinner. Lol. Ya might want to think of some 7075 hubs with upgraded bearings. Also Demons two speed as soon as it comes out. I also have on on the way and can't wait to rip into it.

 

[Guest]

For got to mention that stock pipe is a turd. I'm assuming you have something better in mind for the engine upgrade

 

[Deluge]

Vent the gas cap.

 

[Jester]

Not sure if they are upgrading the aluminum brake hex on these to steel. I would replace it if it's aluminum. Goodluck. And congrats on the new rig! What motor and pipe combo?

 

[Heyns Racing]

for the motor its an OBR 30.5 race port and I will be running the 5T can for now.

 

[cordy]

A kill switch is in order if you don't have one. Also if your going to race it beef up the differential housing were the bearing is for the drive cup. We are blowing them here at the chicago track. Demon has a good idea you can find it in the suspension and drive train thread. Good luck on your build. Have fun and enjoy.

 

[my79cutty]

A kill switch is in order if you don't have one. Also if your going to race it beef up the differential housing were the bearing is for the drive cup. We are blowing them here at the chicago track. Demon has a good idea you can find it in the suspension and drive train thread. Good luck on your build. Have fun and enjoy.

+1 on this

 

[Heyns Racing]

thanks for the info on the diff housing I will have to look that up.

 

[alfred e numan]

congrats on your xb

I ran my buggy about 1/2 hour, pulled the shocks, bought a can of CRC electronic cleaner at Wal-Mart, an assortment of Lucas silicone shock fluid, A tube of Losi green slime for the 4 O-rings on the shock shafts, I am running on a football field- and the fairly steep hill that is alongside 1/2 of the field. The heaver oils caused the suspension to pack down- settled for 25 wt-front-rear. Bought 1 set or GRP fronts-1 set buggy rears medium compound- From Go-Nad- lighter- bolt on and run! The buggy likes the 4 front Bulldog tires- nearly too much traction. Next thing to do is pull the diffs and lube- I run about 20-22 MM race sag- front- rear. After installing the jet-pro rear mount I will experment with a set of stronger rear springs- Python racing has them on the cheap- 17.00 good deal. -- Have fun with your new car, and blow the carbon outta it after you heat cycle it a few times!!!!

 

[alfred e numan]

kill switch

The kill swich is of paramount importance- It also allows you to run the car WOT, push the 3rd cannnel and pull the plug to check the color.

 

[Heyns Racing]

I got my kill switch, servos and 4Pk installed. Got my motor in. I have already ordered the 7075 hubs and bearings. I am taking it out first thing tomorrow for its first run.

 

[Guest]

Good luck. What motor upgrade did you end up doing? Look forward to some pics. I am also working on a new xb.

 

[Heyns Racing]

30.5 obr race port with a 5t can.

 

[Guest]

Nice. Look forward to seeing more pics.

 

[Heyns Racing]

Well I didn't put any thread locker on the steering servo arm bolt so we had about 5 min of running with the xb befpre it came out. But the wife's baja with a FLOWSYSTEM RACING TS 30.5 ran great.

here are a few pics from today

 

[Guest]

Nice. I have to say I love the rotation of the pipe manifold to access the bolts. My Jetpro side mount is a pain to get to the screw behind the bend.

 

[Heyns Racing]

got some new parts in yesterday. Should have them in by the weekend.

 

[Guest]

7075s with ram tech adapters nice

 

[cordy]

Looks stout.