ORIGINAL: TX_Punisher
I like the idea of a setup/tips thread. I'm contemplating getting back into the hobby and am looking at the 2011 version of the XB808.
This will be my second nitro car, but first AWD and after reading the above the only thing I'm worried about during the build thread are the diffs.
ORIGINAL: Zerodefect
Active diffs are a nightmare to build and maintain.
When you build them, if they lock up real bad, thats because the side gear and the bevel ring are binding up and not installed down all the way. The guts are stuck apart and too thick, and the diff locks up as the screws are tightened.
That's a bit concerning to read to someone that's thinking about picking an 808 up.
What are the maintainance issues with the diffs?
At the time Zerodefect wrote his note (2009) there was an real issue with the diffs. what has been solved in the current version (mid to late 2010). But I don´t know about 2011 spec. If you intend to get it I suggest you stay tunned on xray site forum. The guys there always have the latest news.
What I can tell you is to not worry about AWD since you got a good car. I like xray the most but can´t deny Losi , Mugen , AE , Kyo and JQ are also excelent cars. I have a MP 7.5 now.
If you look around you will see 95% of the xray owners happy and saying the maintanance of xray is very lowm, even if you are competing.