building and review of the Hong Nor X2-CRB PRO

Test and Reviews

X2-CRB PRO

This is the building process of a Hong Nor X2-CRB PRO with all pro's and con's found.

PART 2

RED CODED TEXT= need attention from the factory
BLUE CODED TEXT= Positive points
MAGENTA CODED TEXT= point of attention during building

	The car comes with many carbon parts as standard over the previous X1 versions. This is the front shock stay in 5 MM thickness. There is also a CNC T6-7075 version available. Click here to see all weights differences of the car.
	To make sure the carbon can not splitter at the outer edges we put a thin layer of cyano acrylic glue on it. After applying a little you can use a cotton swap tip to spread the glue. Take care with cyano acrylic glue and wear protective goggles and gloves.
	For all parts in the car that use left right thread turn buckles (this kit had the normal steel ones where USA JAMMIN kits have titanium LUNSFORD turnbuckles) we mount them so if we turn the turnbuckle to the front the distance between the parts becomes shorter and the other way around. This way you never have to look at thread to know which way to turn. We do this too at the rear.
	The turnbuckles have a small recessed edge in the center part so you know how to install. If you look from the rear of the car regardless if it is the left or right side part the edge should always point to the right hand side of the car.
	The CNC T6-7075 standard steering block is turning on the patented T-shape bolt. We have seen this first on the X1 series car and this is a nice solution to make the car reliable and easy to maintain.
	This is how the patented T-shape bolt looks like.
	It is secured by a 4 MM lock nut.
	The carbon front shock stay placed on the front gearbox. The large round head screws do not need any washer behind them.
	Yeah, you have seen this lubricant before. It not only makes things move with less friction it also prevents wear. So we also use it on the drive axles and all places where metal to metal are moving.
	To tighten up the set screw that locks the pin that goes through the wheel adapter we use the rim to make it possible to tighten it firmly by hand. We advise you not to use any thread lock on this setscrews. In case you persist use the version with the least locking possible.
	The front C-Hubs ready. They are easy to maintain and very sturdy.
	All hinge pins are locked with a 3 or 4 mm lock nut and come as standard. You will find no E-clip anywhere in this car. They lower ones are also recessed in the center for less weight.
	Turn the upper arm turnbuckle in with the manual suggested 7,5 mm distance. The upper arm in this picture would become the right front one seen from the rear of the car.
	The shock standoffs are made of CNC t6-7075 machines aluminum and come as standard. They are ? grams lighter compare to the steel version. We advise to use thin steel washers behind the heads of all the 3 mm screws that touch the carbon. This to spread the force on the carbon and prevent the head can grave into it when tightened up. See also our tips & tricks section
	The front upper arms ready. Seen from the rear of the car left and right hand side.
	To reduce the play in the lower suspension arms front and rear thin shim washers are supplied.
	The C-hubs suspension arms placed.
	Our new photographer and former Dutch champion Fred Steenman who could not resist to wrench on the car himself. He will be test driving the HN X2 CRB car for the 2009 season for TEAM TWF8. you can also see that every hobby room is the same while building.

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This car is provided by

Taiwan

The servo's are provided by

The Netherlands

The decals are provided by

The Netherlands