Used / (new) to me XB8TQ XRAY.

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Originally Posted by MetalMan

Good choice on diff oils .

Another buggy already?!? I just sold off my Hyper 8 Pro to a guy I work with, since I'm saving up to buy my own real car.

Those de-anodized parts do look pretty good - I too was thinking "why on earth would he do that?" but they came out nicely.

Good job!

Good morning MetalMan..
Yes another buggy (I’ve got the fever! Dam it!!) I sold off my G3.0 and needed something to fill void. Good luck on the car purchase they aren’t getting any cheaper!.. Well you got a buggy and sold one so your even but you upgraded, so your ahead of the game.. That’s cool..

Yea have little faith in the old farts.. HHhhaaaaa I had my doubts at first too but I think it turned out smooooth..

Thanks for your time and have a great one and thanks for kind comments..

Shaun..

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Well forward progress is coming easy now, everything is actually cleaning up nice and going back together without any issues at all.. (That’s just weird??).

So here we have the rear end being installed.








Next was the installation of the side guards and the shocks, (which were completely rebuilt, tonight) and I discovered that they are big bores.. (yes!).. It’s starting to look like buggy again… Don’t get me wrong I’m replacing these shocks with 808 as soon as I receive them, but for now they will do just fine..

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Next came the installation of the rear wing and rims and tires.










I’ve still have a long way to go, I need to chose a Neu and find a good used MGM and build a mount for it elevateing it above the rear drive shaft, buy some 4s 5000mAH lipo’s e, find a motor mount, install the battery box, install the antenna and receiver box, get my body back form the painters, etc. etc. etc.. but at least it’s now at the proper roller state..

Have a great one gentlemen and thanks for your time..

[ogrfre01]

I really like the look of your car...... its missing the big bore shock though..... but like you wrote, they are on the way..... maybe you shold get a Neu 1512 2d/s and polish it so it also will be shiny. Should be pretty "bling" !

[MetalMan]

Shaun, what do you think of this for a motor mount (except it won't be black)? Basically, I took my motor mount, and tweaked it to fit the XB8.

BTW, I adjusted your rear droop screws for you .

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Originally Posted by MetalMan

Shaun, what do you think of this for a motor mount (except it won't be black)? Basically, I took my motor mount, and tweaked it to fit the XB8.

BTW, I adjusted your rear droop screws for you .

Wooowww that looks great!.. I'm looking forward to the finnal product MetalMan.. (thank you).. I hoping to take is shinny anyway so worries on the black..

thanks for adjusting the droop for me..

Have a great one and let me know when you want to hit the track in HB..

Shaun.

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Originally Posted by ogrfre01

I really like the look of your car...... its missing the big bore shock though..... but like you wrote, they are on the way..... maybe you shold get a Neu 1512 2d/s and polish it so it also will be shiny. Should be pretty "bling" !

Hay ogrfre01,
Well some parts came in and I received the 808 front shocks, I should have the rears tomorrow and I got a 1512 2d and some 4s 4500 for it and my MGM 12012 should be arriving tomorrow as well, so I'm looking good so for.

I'm still contemplating on your idea of making it shiny!, I've never seen one yet (hmmmm???) TBD..

Thanks for the compliment it's turning out better than I expected.

Have a great one..

Shaun.

[tc3_racer_001]

when did you order your motor, and from where? i ordered from castle with express international shipping, and its been a while... just wanting a eta, which they cannot provide! also, IT LOOKS AWESOME. it will be better than mine thats for sure... love the silver!

***** out of 5 :)

[JERRY2KONE]

Hey Shaun. Now your just having way too much fun on these projects, and you sure are getting your shipments pretty fast. Where did you get the MGM this time? Are you going to have to send it in for a software/firmware update? Nice build AGAIN.

We will be packing out our stuff on Monday, so I am sure going to miss my stuff for a little while. I just received a bunch of stuff so I can get to work on setting up and finalizing my projects. I still need a couple of motors yet. I will probably order some Neu's while we are on our traveling vacation around the world, so they will be waiting for me when we get to Seoul. We should be all moved into Korea by the end of August. Nice XB8 Buggy project.

[jordan...]

Nice build Shaun!!! (again ) The de-ano looks sweet, i bet thats the only XB8 to have some BLING on it!!

I don't belive how fast you're churning out these top notch rigs, you've built 4 in the time i've built 2/3rds

any plans to build an SM soon

keep it up
jordan

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Originally Posted by tc3_racer_001

when did you order your motor, and from where? i ordered from castle with express international shipping, and its been a while... just wanting a eta, which they cannot provide! also, IT LOOKS AWESOME. it will be better than mine thats for sure... love the silver!

***** out of 5 :)

Hay Tc3_racer what’s happen!!..
I ordered the motor on Tuesday 10th and received it Thursday the 12th . When Mike is out of parts I go to Impact RC http://www.impaktrc.com/index.php?cP...0e44341af7ef3f , they are GREAT!! I've been using them for years and I've never had a problem with them yet.. Give them a try some time..

Thanks for the compliment I’m rather liking the silver too..

Your build is coming along nice!!..

I wish you luck in dealing with Neu (I’ve heard horror stories).

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Originally Posted by JERRY2KONE

Hey Shaun. Now your just having way too much fun on these projects, and you sure are getting your shipments pretty fast. Where did you get the MGM this time? Are you going to have to send it in for a software/firmware update? Nice build AGAIN.

We will be packing out our stuff on Monday, so I am sure going to miss my stuff for a little while. I just received a bunch of stuff so I can get to work on setting up and finalizing my projects. I still need a couple of motors yet. I will probably order some Neu's while we are on our traveling vacation around the world, so they will be waiting for me when we get to Seoul. We should be all moved into Korea by the end of August. Nice XB8 Buggy project.

Thanks Jerry.. I am having way too much fun, luckily things are just starting to flow right, although I did check my toy account today and I'm severely down in funds (BBbboooooo) apparently I’ve spent more money than I thought I did (Dooooo) Now I need to replenish with enough money to keep me going through summer months. (This always hurts!)..

Yeah I’ve got some great small shops I’ve discovered in the deepest darkest depth of the internet, so far these finds have been paying off. The controller was a find! I didn’t even know MGM made a 120amp controller sure I'm limited to 4s but I wont be running over that on my buggy so it works out and the price is “butt cheep”, here is the link (scroll down to the center of the page)
http://www.icare-rc.com/motor_contro...hless.htm#MGM2

I ordered it Thursday the 12th and I'm scheduled to receive it tomorrow and with any luck I’ll have the rest of the items in by the end of the week. (Radio, painted body, RCM parts & MetalMan completing my motor & ESC mount), there is a slim posablity that she’ll see dirt on Sunday??

Best of luck in the move, that’s going to be stressful!! Safe traveling for your family and get back on line when your settled in.

I would love to see some of the “J” projects looking forward to it!.. Neu is the only way for you to go, so it will just come down to your lipo’s & gearing selections before your arrive at your motor choice (work backwards to achieve forward progress)..

Thanks for the kind words and be safe!..

Shaun.

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Originally Posted by jordan...

Nice build Shaun!!! (again ) The de-ano looks sweet, i bet thats the only XB8 to have some BLING on it!!

I don't belive how fast you're churning out these top notch rigs, you've built 4 in the time i've built 2/3rds

any plans to build an SM soon

keep it up
jordan

Good evening Jordan,
Thanks for stopping by and commenting, I am getting pretty good at De-ano things (all started with my GM GR3)…

That’s actually the reason I did it Jordan, I’ve never seen another blinged XRay before and I just wanted to be the first (couldn’t let you beat me too it!)..


Please… Your building one of the badest, fastest, most expensive builds going in the forum, you’re working at your own pace and enjoying the ride (so to speek!). If anything it just means I'm drinking more than you..

Thank you for your time and have a great day..

p.s.
Any luck obtaining your 1527 from Neu yet??

yea shaun your de-ano work is sweet! and good find on that esc, what was it 189! thats a steal!

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It was, 199 shipped..

Thanks

Have a great week..