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ChrissieL 30-06-2014 02:22 PM

XB4 2014 front 'bumper'
 
Anyone out there got a mod to give the XB4 a bumper that might absorb something? I've bent two FF Suspension holders......

Thanks

Chris

Al3xis007 30-06-2014 04:57 PM

Nothing out there just yet, I made my own prototype out of ptfe that seems to work

danDanEFC 30-06-2014 05:17 PM

I would buy two for my 2/4wds

ChrissieL 30-06-2014 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al3xis007 (Post 864473)
Nothing out there just yet, I made my own prototype out of ptfe that seems to work

Pic please :)

Al3xis007 30-06-2014 06:57 PM

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There's not much to see unfortunately, i put some heat shrink around it for more of a cushion. It's about 8mm deep to stop it digging in after jumps

Al3xis007 30-06-2014 07:00 PM

iPad camera decided to stretch it :-/ ^^

J-milz 30-06-2014 10:55 PM

You don't want too much mass on the front end. I'd work on driving, rather than a front bumper. Xray parts are known to be durable, so if your breaking them at that pace perhaps avoidance is the best bet.

Al3xis007 05-07-2014 09:30 AM

I broke only 1, I hit a concrete track marker, not my fault. I made the bumper because if it lands nose down it can dig in, my bumper is about 6mm deeper and has a nice angle on. Weight is negligible

Bugle 01-08-2014 11:56 AM

There's this one that I make http://www.bugleboyracing.com/index.php?productid=24

Can also be used on the 2WD and on the back as a rear bumper/skid plate.

Al3xis007 01-08-2014 12:54 PM

Looks good :thumbsup:

SHY 01-08-2014 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bugle (Post 869243)
There's this one that I make http://www.bugleboyracing.com/index.php?productid=24

Can also be used on the 2WD and on the back as a rear bumper/skid plate.

2x just ordered, thx Thomas! :thumbsup:

Bugle 03-08-2014 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SHY (Post 869253)
2x just ordered, thx Thomas! :thumbsup:

Thanks SHY, one of my best customers :D

Lee1972 03-08-2014 06:05 PM

I've just ordered two :thumbsup:

ChrissieL 03-08-2014 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SHY (Post 869253)
2x just ordered, thx Thomas! :thumbsup:

Well on a positive note it seems I'm not the only one with this problem. ORDERED!

SHY 04-08-2014 08:07 AM

Thomas makes some very cool stuff!

I've had Durango gear diffs in my B44 for... is it 3 years now? Custom job by Thomas - never any issues or maintenance! And finally NOW AE offers it :lol:

The XB4 is much much quicker now though on astro :thumbsup:

Only problem I've had with the car is the drive axles, both center and wheel. You need:
-pins with flat field (TC part)
-"cylinder" with windings + set screw (TC part)
-alu securing cups (option part)

Bugle 04-08-2014 01:37 PM

I ended up making all the B44 conversions that the AE team ran at the worlds too :lol:

Thanks for the bumper orders everyone :thumbsup:

SHY 05-08-2014 11:36 AM

[QUOTE=Bugle;869671]I ended up making all the B44 conversions that the AE team ran at the worlds too :lol:

So the rumors were true :D

Another fun fact: The B44 is very quiet with Durango gear diffs.

The DEX410 sounds like a lawn mover in need of repair :lol: It's the center shaft solution that's noisy...

The Dark Knight 20-08-2014 09:26 AM

Do the Bugle Boy Racing bumpers replace the stock or are they used in combination with it?

Bugle 20-08-2014 01:02 PM

It doesn't interfere with the original bumper so you can either leave it on or take it off.

SHY 26-08-2014 10:32 AM

Received & tested, works like it should! Prevents the "digging in" :thumbsup:


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