46u
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I have been in the RC hobby for about 20 years. I have 20 or better RC vehicles only large scale I have is a HPI 5b SS. I have been wanting a large scale 4-wheel drive buggy and since the only large scale track any where near me closed I will be mostly bashing for now. I sure do miss racing! Seems the XB might be a good choice and have some questions about it.
1 How durable are they? How do the shocks hold up?
2 How good are the stock servos and is this something I need to change right away? I have some extra good large scale servos for steering as well as a good spare standard servo for brake and throttle. I have read where they have a habit of burning up is this so?
3 How reliable are the HY engines? I have read that some of the engines that do not come with the Walbor carbs have given some people problems. I have 4 engines for my 5b SS would I be better off taking out the stock motor in the XB selling it and putting one of my spares in?
4 Other then a good pipe is there any up grades that should be done ASAP? Is the alloy gear plate recommended?
5 How well does the XB fly (in the air off a jump)?
6 What are the weak points on this buggy if any?
7 Looking at the manual it looks like the XB only has two spider gears in the diff is this correct and if so how well do they hold up?
8 I run the CPI pipes on my 5b SS and really like them. On the CPI web site looks like they have the Rampage pipe mounted on the 5TT will this pipe work on the XB? I sent Mike at CPI an email asking him about fitment.
First thing I will do if I get it is install my radio system and a remote kill switch that I all ready have.
I am sure I will have other questions but this should be a good start! LOL
THANKS!
1 How durable are they? How do the shocks hold up?
2 How good are the stock servos and is this something I need to change right away? I have some extra good large scale servos for steering as well as a good spare standard servo for brake and throttle. I have read where they have a habit of burning up is this so?
3 How reliable are the HY engines? I have read that some of the engines that do not come with the Walbor carbs have given some people problems. I have 4 engines for my 5b SS would I be better off taking out the stock motor in the XB selling it and putting one of my spares in?
4 Other then a good pipe is there any up grades that should be done ASAP? Is the alloy gear plate recommended?
5 How well does the XB fly (in the air off a jump)?
6 What are the weak points on this buggy if any?
7 Looking at the manual it looks like the XB only has two spider gears in the diff is this correct and if so how well do they hold up?
8 I run the CPI pipes on my 5b SS and really like them. On the CPI web site looks like they have the Rampage pipe mounted on the 5TT will this pipe work on the XB? I sent Mike at CPI an email asking him about fitment.
First thing I will do if I get it is install my radio system and a remote kill switch that I all ready have.
I am sure I will have other questions but this should be a good start! LOL
THANKS!