X11 08 - Problems!

[samd]

Just purchased a x11 08 - Just got a few problems - First the front upper wishbone still has forward/backward movement with all the kit washers on ,7, looks like in needs 2 or 3 more. The head of the countersunk ball joint screw on the steering catches on the edge of the chassis as the steering turns, and finally the rear propshaft bearing, when the rear gearbox top is fully clamped down, still as apox 1/4mm movement up and down - I had this same problem on my xrs, which came second hand so i put it down to wear. I have checked without propshaft in, bearing is moving up and down. Everything is clean from burrs and clamped down fully. Anyone else had this problem??
Any other tips...

[restimax]

Hi,
front upp wishbones:
when you tighten the 2 screw of the x-brace, you push the x-brace on front of the car and lock that?
rear propshaft:
i use a second ball bearing on rear pinion for more precision when i close the gear top box.

[samd]

Thanks will try loosening xbrace and push forward. Can you give me more info on how to/what to use for second bearing. Thanks SAM

[restimax]

it's a 6x12x4 (or 3,5) ball bearing not flanged!
you put this on pinion steel, this ball bearing replace the collar in alu.

[samd]

Cheers!

[niggs98]

some gearbox tops have a small burr around where the 4 screw holes are for mounting the carbon brace + nose cones. make sure these are removed so that everything can sit flush. if your xbrace isnt centralised it will cause the extra movment and also the steering to catch. on mine i have used countersunk screws to hold the xbrace down but this does, sometimes require a little fettle with a dremel/hobby knife to make everything smooth. there is a little play in the rear of the propshaft but not a large amount and nothing to worry about normally.I have seen some people drill a hole in the gearbox top and m3 tap it, then use a small grub screw to allow you to wind the play out of the bearing area, as i say i havent had to do this and havent had the problem but did see it used on older preds

[turbo_brick]

By any chance have you got the newest front upper arms?? If you have you'll need more than the 7 washers.

Rear prop movement, I've done the same as above put a second bearing in.

There's two solutions to the steering problem, either recountersink the holes or the easier option is to slightly dremel the chassis where it catches.

Peter