building and review of the Hong Nor X2-CRB PRO

Hong Nor has gone from the start of their first model car for bashers to the current X2 series of cars that are purely made for hardcore racing in general. But Hong Nor did not forget the people who have to start the hobby of model car racing a first time. The X2 series are or will also come in the so called RTR versions which means Read To Rip.
Major changes over the previous model the X1 series are done in the drive train to lower the gear ratio and to make it more lightweight overall.

	Quality on parts and finishing of this X2-CRB PRO are perfect. The car went together flawlessly and no real problems were found. The patented C-hub T-shape bolts are unique and also used in this car and make maintenance and durability on these parts a breeze. The box clearly states which performance parts are included. All the steel has a high carbon contents and is heat treated and then the case is hardened. The aluminum is CNC machined from T6-7075 grade if stated on the box and the rest is heat treated T6-6061. Everything is then hard grey coated for durability. The USA produced nylon plastic molded materials are nicely finished and look to be strong enough for current race standards.
	The standard threaded bolt nut hinge pins in this kit ensure no lost E-clips.
	The fitting of the parts in general is good. No need for extra tools like drill bits or files to get the parts fitted. Tolerance and clearance is 100% OK. The English/Japanese manual is crisp and clear. This manual is OK for novice and experienced drivers. Unfortunenatly not every bag refers to a step in the manual. So some parts need to be collected from bags that are not yet needed for the particular step of building so more bags are open at one time.
	The car does not comes with radio gear and engine. Header and an inline EFRA 2027 engraved muffler were included in our kit. USA market Jammin version might have other or no muffler included.
	A large step up in performance will be the new standard larger "X" LPR tyres fit on LPR disk rims with 17 mm wheel adapter and are equipped with pre drilled air holes.
	This Hong Nor X2-CRB PRO comes with three normal composite open gear differentials and are of high quality design. All drive outputs are O-ring sealed and to be used with silicone oil. Quality and the fitting of the differentials is excellent! And now they even have the lightweight diff outputs and light weight cross pins.
	For the differentials there are 3bottles of silicone oil of 1.000 -3.000 - 5.000 supplied with this kit and are nicely mentioned in the set up sheet. The shock oils have a 30-40 value.
	Instead of normal nylon clutch shoes this kit comes with Silver low wear aluminum ones with pre shaped edges to reduce metal build up. It has become a standard in off-road. The 3 pin scissor spring style clutch has regular 2.5 mm pins. Standard with the car come BLACK 1.0 mm and GOLD 1.1 mm thick springs and are designed for these aluminum clutch shoes.
	The center differential mounts are decomposable and are made of plastic and come standard. Two Epoxy fiber brake disks are stopped by steel calipers. Epoxy is used to prevent brake fading. They will provide enough stopping power even with servo's rated above 50 Nm of torque.
	The CNC machined T6-7075 steering knuckles have the patented T-shape bolt nut construction that will make maintenance and durability easier and better for this C-hub style design front suspension.
	Also the lower B block hinge pin holder in the front is made out of CNC machined T6-7075
	The body has been changed only in the front compared to the previous X1 serie bodys The body has a spray film cover at the outside and window masks are standard.
	The large radio box has not been changed and has two lids hold by small body clips one for the receiver battery and one for the receiver. Comes standard with foam inserts at the bottom. Only hump battery packs fit! Wire entrance still a awkward position!
	The antenna out put has a aluminum nut that clamps the antenna tube snugly on to the radio box. You can lift your car with it!
	Carbon fiber parts like the radio tray, the center differential top plate and servo saver top plate are nicely machined. But do not forget to put some cyano acrylic glue around the edges to prevent carbon splitters.
	The chassis is from T6-7075 hi-grade aluminum and is grey colored hard coated just like all other aluminum parts. Milled out on certain places to get the weight down. The chassis is longer then the buggy version!
	The bottom of the chassis is nicely counter sunk for all screws.
	All drive axles are of the universal type and made of spring steel so no CVD's to be found in this car! Some drivers prefer these universal drive shafts over CVD's

* Patented T-shape bolt/nut C-Hub design
* The plastic and metal parts, like steel and aluminum are of very good quality
* T6-7075 hard coated anodized aluminum used for chassis, shock towers and other aluminum parts
* T6-7075 "B" Block
* Air filter with correct air filter connector
* Decomposable center differential mounts
* Aluminum clutch shoes with 1.0 mm and 1.1 mm springs
* 16 mm inner diameter shock bodies with 3.5 mm shock shafts
* Large radio box to accommodate normal size receivers and 5 AA size receiver batteries
* Radio box foam inserts
* Carbon parts
* Light weight differential outputs
* Light weight aluminum T6/7075 center drive shafts
* Light weight differential cross pins
* Light weight shock stands off.
* Antenna clamping nut

* More then one of the bags is open
* Entry of wires on the radio box
* No air filter oil