
Steering Block & C-Hub - Aluminum Set
Maximizes steering precision under carpet's high cornering loads.
Performance upgrade parts for the XB2, with notes on why each one is worth running and under which track conditions it helps most.
The upgrades that matter most once cornering loads and traction levels are at their highest.

Maximizes steering precision under carpet's high cornering loads.

Improves steering response and feel with a more rigid connection.

Improves steering response with a more precise feel.

Adds rear-end stability, suited to mid-to-high traction conditions.

Precise oil/bleed control for sensitive high-speed damping.

Adds rigidity and front-end stability.

Adds stability and corner speed on high-traction surfaces (more corner speed, less generated mechanical traction).

A freer-moving drivetrain and smoother suspension movement, with reduced maintenance.

More corner speed and stability with a lower center of gravity and less traction roll.
Medium-high, fast-cornering traction that rewards a smoother, more tunable feel.

Adds traction on lower-traction astro surfaces.

Better bump absorption and more traction.

Better bump absorption and more traction.

More stability at high speed and over bumps.

Precise oil/bleed control for sensitive high-speed damping.

Adds rigidity and front-end stability.

A freer-moving drivetrain and smoother suspension movement, with reduced maintenance.
Low, bumpy traction where compliance and mechanical traction matter most.

Better bump absorption and more traction.

A shorter effective wheelbase that generates more rear traction.

A lower roll center for more rear traction; aluminum construction adds stability.

More stability at high speed and over bumps.

More rear downforce and rear traction.

Precise oil/bleed control for sensitive high-speed damping.
Every hop-up part I consider for the XB2, with a note on the trade-off it makes.
| Part # | Part | Why / trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| 321124 / 321122 | Chassis - Aluminum (2.5mm Kit / 2.0mm Thin Option) | Thinner chassis adds flex for more mechanical traction; kit thickness is stiffer and more precise. |
| 321255 / 321255-G | Side Brace - Composite (Kit) / Graphite | Graphite stiffens the chassis side rail for sharper steering response; these are the only two material options available. |
| 322117-H / 322113-M/H/G | Front Arm - Short Hard (Kit) / Long Medium-Hard-Graphite | Arm length and hardness set steering feel and impact durability. |
| 363114-H/G / -M | Rear Arm - Hard/Graphite (Kit) / Medium Option | Softer arm flexes for more compliance and mechanical traction. |
| 323113-M/H/G / 323123-M/H/G | Rear Arm - Disengaged (Medium/Hard/Graphite) | Alternative rear-arm design (vs. the standard 3-hole arm above) that changes how the arm loads the diff pod, giving a different mechanical-traction character. |
| 322250-G / -M/-H | Steering Block - Graphite (Kit) / Medium-Hard Option | Stiffer block sharpens steering response, softer adds compliance. |
| 320904 | Steering Block & C-Hub - Aluminum Set | Removes all front-end steering flex for maximum precision on high-traction surfaces. |
| 322210-G/220-G / -M/-H | C-Hub - Graphite (Kit) / Medium-Hard Option | Sets front kingpin stiffness, affecting steering precision vs compliance. |
| 322315 / 322316 / 322317 / 322312 | Front Lower Arm Mount - Composite 0° (Kit) / Alu 0° / Alu +3°/-3° / Brass 0° | Aluminum removes flex for precision; the adjustable +3°/-3° version lets you change front kick-up angle; brass adds low, forward ballast weight. |
| 322515 / 322516 | Steering Arm - Composite (Kit) / Aluminum | Aluminum steering arm removes flex for more direct steering response. |
| 322574-G / 322575 | Steering Plate - Graphite (Kit) / Aluminum | Aluminum plate with shims fine-tunes Ackermann and removes flex. |
| 323357-G / 323354-M/H | Rear Upright - Graphite (Kit) / Medium-Hard Option | Sets rear toe/roll-center stiffness and impact durability. |
| 323356 / 323358 | Rear Holder - Aluminum High / Low | Adjusts rear roll-center height for tuning rotation and traction. |
| 324016-L / 324017 | Motor Plate - Aluminum (Kit) / Carbon LCG | Carbon low-CG plate lowers weight placement for better handling. |
| 324955 / 324955-G | Gear Diff Case - Composite (Kit) / Graphite | Graphite case is lighter and stiffer for gear-diff-equipped cars. |
| 930120 / 930220 | Diff Balls - Carbide (Kit) / Ceramic | Ceramic balls reduce friction for smoother ball-diff feel. |
| 325003 | Ball Diff Set - Adjustable LCG | Complete low-center-of-gravity ball-differential upgrade for a smoother, more tunable diff feel than the standard setup. |
| 323490 - 323496 | Anti-Roll Bar - 1.0mm to 1.6mm | Thinner bar softens rear roll stiffness for more rear traction; thicker firms it up. |
| 368021 - 368028 | Shock Spring Collar - Aluminum (Various Offsets) | Fine-tunes ride height and spring preload beyond the kit composite collar. |
| 368033 / 368034 | Shock Piston - Precision Blanks 2.0mm/2.5mm | Custom-drilled pistons let you fine-tune damping beyond the kit piston set. |
| 368054 | Shock Cap-Nut - Aluminum | Precise bleed/oil control for consistent high-speed damping. |
| 326178 | Battery Backstop - Carbon | Lighter, stiffer battery retention than the kit part. |
| 326181 | Battery Weight - Stainless Steel 35g | Ballast to fine-tune weight distribution/balance. |
Part numbers reference official XRAY option parts codes — always double-check current codes against XRAY's official parts list before ordering.