xx4 belts

[ashleyb4]

Hi im just wondering which belt i need for the xx4 because someone told me but i cant remeber if the green belt is the stock one and the blue one is the upgraded one or vise versa.

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[_sleigh_]

Kit comes with a green rear belt and both green & blue front belts. I'd run the kit as it come to start with, and then as and when change the blue front to a green. Personally I run green all round now.

Most important thing is to set the slipper right. Don't just lock it up like some people tend to!!! You want about 2 foot of slip, from the slipper. Before setting the slipper also make sure the diff(s) are set with no slip too.

If you're unsure ask someone to have a look, or you'll only strip/snap the belts.


Does this question mean you've actually decided on a 4WD at last??

[ashleyb4]

I was going to go for a X5 but i got a cheap xx4 from hobbytech.

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[Southwell]

I didnt brake a single belt all last year in my xx4, slipper setting is essential to stop them snapping.
I ran green all round.

[ashleyb4]

Thanks for the help lads.

But one more question. whe Nick oliver got his xx4 he ran his belts in at oswestry national. So im just wondering how long should i do this for and is a macabuchi 540 ok for running them in.


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[tyreman]

I really wouldn't bother Ashley it's not that important.

[_sleigh_]

Totally agree with Brian. It was only ever needed back in the day when we ran 2400mAh cells and struggled for duration.

Just install a Sphere, x11 5.5t and some VTEC 4200's in her and enjoy

[tyreman]

Phil your setup has finally popped up at Helger

They don't seem to want to change your picture though

[Barry Williams]

Originally Posted by Southwell

I didnt brake a single belt all last year in my xx4, slipper setting is essential to stop them snapping.
I ran green all round.

Is that the car I bought off you Ian?
If it is then it still has the same belts on it now

[ashleyb4]

Thanks for your helplads.
Sorry phil im a red person not a blue.

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[_sleigh_]

Remember Ash. It's not the colour we are on the outside, it's whats on the inside that counts.


Although "Blue is Better"

[losixxx]

but red is cheaper!

[ashleyb4]

I have alway like nosram and always had a nosram so that is why i preffer nosram but im not really that fussy it is just a sticker and the colour. Also i have a red reciever so it matches.

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[XXXCRRacer]

the blue front belt comes with the kit. Run the green belt instead. The blue belt is more flexible and prone to snapping.