X6 squared

[Darren Boyle]

Originally Posted by Mike Hudson

they are fine with either car you just have to do the math with the squared

Very good Mike

[Lee]

Originally Posted by DMS Racing

Why am I not surprised to hear that.......

Because i couldn't tell the difference when it was dark

[ian h]

Build finished, all weighted, balanced and good to go. Looks an awesome car, can't wait to get it on the track tomorrow. Thanks for all the help guys.

[ian h]

Ran car for first time today. Like it a lot. As a matter of interest what cells are people running?

[Darren Boyle]

Most of our team drivers either use the Vampire Racing 5200 30C (Tom, Dan, Mat and Myself) or some of the others use the LRP 5300 28C (Ellis and Phil), but most popular makes will fit and work well.

[super__dan]

Originally Posted by ian h

Ran car for first time today. Like it a lot. As a matter of interest what cells are people running?

Hugely recomend the Vampire ones, just ran them repeatedly at Belgium for 4 days without a single problem and **** load of power.

[gnr racer]

Hi, got to the latter part of building my x6 sq earlier & have come across the 'rear drive shaft problem', I have searched on here & have just got my self confused in all honesty. am i right in saying that if i want to run the standard B4 rear shafts without having any shaft popping out issues i need to NOT use any shims under the gearbox, & i would need to run zero droop at the rear, ie- no spaces under.
also i noticed if i hold the both diff out drives, there is quite a bit of side ways movement, is this normal?
thanks for any advice.

[Body Paint]

Our UK setup uses no washers under the Gearbox anyway, so take the washers out

I'll have a look for my Caldicot indoor setup and post it later on.

If you want to be able to use any amount of rear droop then you will need the optional X-6 rear axles, which push the driveshaft further into the Diff outdrives (parts available from Trackside Spares)

If you keep the B4 axles then you either have to use the outer hole on the wishbone, or use internal limiters in the rear shocks to use the middle hole of the wishbones.

Not sure what you mean by sideways movement of the outdrive?? Do you mean the whole diff moves left to right? I have added a couple of shims to mine to reduce this, but as it is only a small amount most people don't bother. You do need a small amount of 'float' or the bearings will bind.

[Body Paint]

Here is my setup for caldicot

[gnr racer]

Originally Posted by Body Paint

Here is my setup for caldicot

Thank you for the advice Mr H . Suppose i may be being a little paranoid after running a Losi xxx4 (before people jump on & big up the xxx in its defence, im sure i just had a neglected example )
yes i did meen the complete diff moves from side to side, but with a fresh head this morning it doesnt seem to be too bad. just hope i havent gone to quick with my choice of 7.5 'ballistic' motor . . .can i make a request for a gravel trap or two laid out Friday night?? Mr Knights cash till could well be ringing Friday night

[fastinfastout]

ive got the longer xfactory axle, and it doesnt come with a spacer. I have searched and found that LOSA3016 - Team Losi Axle Spacer
would do the trick, but will order that.

but in the mean time, can I use a b4 front wheel bearing as a spacer?

the bearing seems to be a tight fit with hardly any lateral movement. I'm assuming its nice to have very minimal but some play.

Just in the final stages of the build

[hottuna]

I bought the Losi spacers, but they are to thin (if you don't want to add more shims which i find unnecessary work) I use a third wheel bearing and 2 B4 stock shims on the outside, and it fits perfect.

[jono83]

Originally Posted by hottuna

I bought the Losi spacers, but they are to thin (if you don't want to add more shims which i find unnecessary work) I use a third wheel bearing and 2 B4 stock shims on the outside, and it fits perfect.

Me too and its perfect

[fastinfastout]

perfect!

wheel bearing as a spacer it will remain

[blue_pinky]

The losi spacer onm it's own does the job perfectly for me...but I think the bearings are actually the same width as the spacer, so either should work really!

[fastinfastout]

what limiters are people running?

Ive got too much binding in the cvd from too much droop.



Also, what's a good set up for rutted tracks?

[Lee]

An old skool motor spring has the correct width when you cut off the long bits and slide it over

[Body Paint]

Originally Posted by fastinfastout

ive got the longer xfactory axle, and it doesnt come with a spacer. I have searched and found that LOSA3016 - Team Losi Axle Spacer
would do the trick, but will order that.

but in the mean time, can I use a b4 front wheel bearing as a spacer?

the bearing seems to be a tight fit with hardly any lateral movement. I'm assuming its nice to have very minimal but some play.

Just in the final stages of the build

You are still using the B4 blue aluminium spacer between the wheel and the hub bearing aren't you?

I can't quite see how you can use a B4 front wheel bearing and still keep the spacer on the outside?? Surely you have made the car about 5mm narrower???

[Body Paint]

Originally Posted by fastinfastout

what limiters are people running?

Ive got too much binding in the cvd from too much droop.



Also, what's a good set up for rutted tracks?

If you have the correct length shocks you need no limiters inside the shocks.

Use the generic Ellis Stafford setup just about everywhere.

[fastinfastout]

Originally Posted by Body Paint

You are still using the B4 blue aluminium spacer between the wheel and the hub bearing aren't you?

I can't quite see how you can use a B4 front wheel bearing and still keep the spacer on the outside?? Surely you have made the car about 5mm narrower???

yes I am still using the B4 blue aluminium spacer between wheel and hub.

otherwise I would need to put a tonne of washers to shim it correctly!

Originally Posted by Body Paint

If you have the correct length shocks you need no limiters inside the shocks.

Use the generic Ellis Stafford setup just about everywhere.

I'm using the short velvet rear shocks off the RB5, which is exactly the same length as the B4's.

I was thinking of using the kyosho's cos they are so smooth.

I will put my CR shocks on to see if its any better.


Is the Stafford set up good for low traction outdoor?