Used / (new) to me XB8TQ XRAY.

[TDC57]

Ok, well after a soak in part cleaner (figuratively speaking) here is the parts look like at this point.. Not to bad at this point,







Next I need to strip it all the way down and change the oil in the front and rear diffs to 5,000 and use 30,000 in the centers. I already ordered the complete set of front and rear shocks off the 808 for this buggy (should have them next week).. I’ll also need to check the and probably replace the bearings as well..

I'm also thinking of striping off all of this aftermarket XRay anodized parts to just shinny alum??. Something to try in the days to come. I’ve had great success with striping off Traxxas anodized off but I’ve never attempted any Huddy / Xray related! Have you??..


If you have any recommendation that I need to perform during it’s transformation from a Nitro burring, gas spewing, ozone depleting, garage smelling bad boy!. Into the environmentally friendly, local park driving, neighbor liking, track worthy (E) buggy.. Please feel free to shoot them my way!..


Well that all I’ve got for tonight,

Thanks for looking and have a great one team..

P.S.
I'm thinking I’ll be using the following for its E-conversion
1. RCM battery tray
2. A 5mm 17t pinion gear
3. A Neu 1512 2d S
4. Some sort of 4s Lipo 25 -30c / I need something that fits in a 48mm x 144mm x 50mm (any suggestions??)..
5. I pre-paid Mike for a MMM months ago (one the sort list but missed the first shipment) I'm hopping to get mine on the second run?? (if there is ever going to be future shipments?).. if not I’ll just another MGM.