Predator X11 Build thread

[MHeadling]

Here is a build thread for my new X11,

So far a very nice build, one nice feature is all the chassis,suspension arms etc are all pre tapped so makes for a quick and easy build.

The plastic box it comes in is ace, great for spares storage after build, the manual is easy to follow just take note when building the steering bell cranks as the lipo X11 has the servo on the r/h side of car so you need to swap the bell cranks over to the other sides and file a little bit out of steering link holes in chassis, see pic.

Looking forward to racing it!

Step 1, chassis and arms note: file a little of front arms where the hinge pin goes through so the arms drop under their own weight.
You may have noticed my car has plastic hinge pin holders, these are a X11RS part I'm testing for durabilty.

[MHeadling]

Step 2, rear shock tower, all easy stuff here, just drops together!

[pieterke]

ow yes, an other little monster is born!!
Are those plastic hingepin holders also used in the nose and the rear (at the end of the chasis)??

[rc_penguin]

Originally Posted by pieterke

ow yes, an other little monster is born!!
Are those plastic hingepin holders also used in the nose and the rear (at the end of the chasis)??

Yup, all four of the hinge pin blocks are plastic, along with them, the diff bushes and pinions (also under testing) are the only plastic parts on the X11RS (Off the top of my head)

Nice thread btw Mark

[Stretch]

Originally Posted by rc_penguin

Yup, all four of the hinge pin blocks are plastic, along with them, the diff bushes and pinions (also under testing) are the only plastic parts on the X11RS (Off the top of my head)

Nice thread btw Mark

Ah? I'm sure I've got some plastic diff bushes somewhere from about 1997...

[MHeadling]

Cheers for answering the questions Will.

Below is a pic (crappy i phone) of the small amount you need to file off for steering rack clearence:

[MHeadling]

Just a little note on the diffs, make sure you get the ring gear the right way round, one has a cut out round the gear, this is for the front.

Also I have put 2 sets of thrust plates on each thrust race (4 plates in total), this was a tip from the Team drivers to beef this are up on the car. Also clean and thread lock the diff bolt as it has no nyloc to hold it in place, one this is done should have some beefy long lasting diffs!

Btw the X11 comes with Ceramic diff balls as std

[MHeadling]

I did the rest of the build during a race meeting, its an easy build so no problems/tips to report!

Front end:



Rear end:

[MHeadling]

The car so far!.............

[MHeadling]

Shocks to do next and electrics

Savox low profile servo, Spektrum micro rx and Hobbywing Xtreme stock esc.

[discostu]

the x11 are becoming more popular and to be fair they look pretty good on the track the lack of theaded shocks is a shame but good thread mark looking forward to seing it in the flesh.

[MHeadling]

Cheers Stu, yes its going together well.

Yes its a bit of a pricey car but doesnt need any upgrades out of the box at all.

You can have a go on it and tell me what you think, be great to see you flying round the Faversham with a Pred

[discostu]

id love to give it a try i dont think its my cup of tea tho well worth a drive.

[rc_penguin]

Quick heads up Mark, you've got the upper front wishbones on back to front, also your wheel hexes! flip em over lol Looking good though!

[MHeadling]

Good spot Will! That will teach me to build it at a race meeting! lol

Shocks tomorrow me hopes!........

[MHeadling]

On a side note, the shocks with clips are the preffered option as they are 100% accurate both sides, thats unless you want to the get the vernier gauges out on threaded shocks I suppose!

Good for quick set up changes track side

[discostu]

Originally Posted by Mark Headling

On a side note, the shocks with clips are the preffered option as they are 100% accurate both sides, thats unless you want to the get the vernier gauges out on threaded shocks I suppose!

Good for quick set up changes track side

this is what a lot of the pred drivers say but you know me i am quite happy to get my vernier out it must be an X tc thing.

[restimax]

Hi Mark,

your front upper arms are mounted contrary...

[styleone]

I was only discussing this very mod the other day with somebody, good work Mark I also found that an eigth turn off on the steering rack set screws will allow the rack to swing much easier...the fileing mod is the way forward though as this will make it swing super free...top build thread so far Mark, keep up the good work...Predator is the beastyiest 4wd ever...

Originally Posted by Mark Headling

Cheers for answering the questions Will.

Below is a pic (crappy i phone) of the small amount you need to file off for steering rack clearence:

[Itsik]

Great thread Mark
Did you do the rear hubs mod? it's a great improvement for the durability of the car, highly recommended.