XRAY - Model racing cars

Re: Fix for tire srubbing.

Option 1 - Redesign the lower suspension arm so that the tab which contacts the bottom extension of the steering block extends further and prevents the steering from moving to the point where the tires scrub.

Option 2 - Redesign the steering block so that the extension on the bottom (and the 7mm piece) are of a greater diameter, which would serve the same purpose as outlined in option 1.

Option 3 - Redesign the tires so that there is less diameter on the outside edge - more rounded.

Option 4 - Extend the axles out further so that the tires are further away from the chassis.

There are probably other options similar to the ones listed above although they would all requires significant costs for engineering, new molds, etc. and would also result in less parts sharing between the M18T and M18MT.

The simplest solution, which I have implemented in my truck, is to take a piece of silicon tubing (i.e. fuel tubing) that is 3/8 long and approx. 3/8 diamater and slip it over the extension at the bottom of the steering block (over the 7mm piece). It works, and would only cost pennies to roll-out.

If this is the right fix and you feel it is worthy of some form of recognition/compensation, well I asked for an XB8 from Santa and nothing appeared under the tree for me. Just let him know I have been a good boy and hopefully I'lll get one this year.

Regards,
Cambridgenorth

Well, I have finished converting mine and have not had any scrubbing against the chassis. Although I am using the THRAX tires and not the Chevron ones.

Cambridge

1.) To eliminate the tires to touch the chassis you need slightly decrease the EPA on your radio. If the tires touch the body, you need to trim the body in front more.

2.) There are different bodies available in the market, some fit better some not. Like in any other scales you can not prevent the dirt get into the car. For extra dirty and dusty conditions running XRAY works on an upgrade that will allow you to run in dirt and dust with no problems. If more information will be available they will be posted online.

3.) As posted in other thread:
Sometimes you do not need a big crash but the "correct" crash you will break the part which you did not break before in bigger crashes. Composite parts do break easily than alu parts.

To be more safe you may want to upgrade to the alu steering blocks:



XRAY analysis what possibilities there are for updating the stock composite steering blocks design to survive even stronger crashes. If any improvement will be designed it will go into some of the next production batches. You can be sure XRAY will continue on further products development to provide the highest quality and best performing racing cars.

4.) Again, composite parts can break in crash. We have not experienced yet breaking of ball joints. Please send some picture where the ball joint broke and this will be for sure inspected if there is some problem or just you had bad luck in crash.

Mario,

From your own words (or as close as possible). I would quote but they are separate posts and the technology doesn't allow, or at least I don't know how.

"Battery holder from the graphite chassis - asap".

"Working on upgrades to make dirt and dusty conditios, no problem".


We need the battery post - NOW!!
We need anything that can help in dirty/dusty conditions - NOW!!

You have the best 1/18th truck on the market but there are several flaws that you need to correct and make available right away.

I understand that you are consumed with several new vehicle introductions as well as the move to the new millenium factory. I can understand the delay in the upgrades to "help with dirty and dusty conditions" - but not the battery hold down. This part is already being manufactured and there should not be a problem to package it separately and make available to all of us who have been asking for it for quite some time now.

In my world - "asap" - means right away!!.