XRAY XB2 2026 | The Fastest Guy I Know Said “Slow Down”… My Lap Times Improved!

XRAY XB2 2026 Race Setup | Slower Motor = Faster Lap Times? | 2WD Buggy Racing | Hobbywing XR10 Pro G3 | Caldicott RC Racers Hey guys and welcome back to race night here on ChriswithaC RC! In today’s video we’re testing a new XRAY XB2 2026 race setup to see if slowing the buggy down can actually make me faster and more consistent on lap times. This video focuses on 2WD electric buggy racing, XRAY XB2 2026 setup tuning, Hobbywing XR10 Pro G3 ESC programming, and brushless motor choices for RC club racing. The goal? Improve consistency, smooth driving, and overall performance on the track. If you’ve been following the channel you’ll know I recently made the switch from Team Associated to XRAY, moving from the RC10 B7 platform to the XRAY XB2 2026. Since then I’ve been learning the chassis, improving my driving, and trying to dial in the perfect race setup for 2WD buggy racing. But recently the fastest guy I know — my driving guru and resident Hobbywing electronics wizard Craig Harris — gave me some advice that completely changed my thinking. His suggestion? Slow the buggy down. 🏁 Why I Changed Motor Setup When I returned to the RC racing hobby I went a little bit… enthusiastic with power. My original setup was the Hobbywing XERUN V10 6.5T brushless motor, which was seriously fast but also extremely aggressive on the infield. Realising that might be a bit spicy for my driving level, I switched to a XERUN 8.5T motor. But Craig kept telling me the same thing: “You need to cool the buggy down.” His suggestion was to go even further and move to a Hobbywing XERUN 10.5T motor, paired with the Hobbywing XR10 Pro G3 ESC, to make the car smoother, easier to drive, and ultimately faster over a full race run. And when you consider Craig just won his club championship running a 13.5T motor, there’s clearly something to this philosophy. 🏎️ Race Night at Caldicott RC Racers So in this video we head down to my local club Caldicot RC Racers for another night of competitive 1/10 electric buggy racing. The plan for the evening: • Install the 10.5T XERUN motor • Dial in the Hobbywing XR10 Pro G3 ESC settings • Work on smoother driving lines • Improve consistency and lap times I’m also leaning on the knowledge of two guys who have been massively helpful since I returned to racing: Craig Harris – electronics setup master and driving mentor Andrew Morgan – XRAY chassis tuning wizard Between the two of them, they’ve helped me massively with setup tips, driving technique, and understanding how to get the most out of the XB2 2026 platform. 🔧 Chassis Setup & Driver Improvement One thing I’ve learned quickly in RC racing is that ultimate speed doesn’t always win races. Sometimes the fastest driver is simply the most consistent. By slowing the car down slightly with a 10.5T motor setup, the idea is to: • Reduce wheelspin • Make the buggy easier to control on the infield • Improve corner exit speed • Increase consistency over multiple laps But the real question is… Will this actually make me faster? 🏁 Race Results & Post Race Thoughts By the end of the night we’ll head back to the pit area where I’ll break down: • How the XRAY XB2 2026 handled with the 10.5T setup • Whether my lap times improved • How the buggy felt compared to the 8.5T motor • The ESC settings I ended up running I’ll also share my honest thoughts about whether slowing the buggy down actually helped improve my driving. 👊 Shout Out Massive well done to my mate Gareth as well. He’s been getting quicker every week with his Team Associated B7, and tonight he made it into my final which was awesome to see. Great driving mate — well deserved! 🚀 ROAD TO 10K We’re now pushing toward the 10,000 subscriber milestone and honestly the support from this community has been unbelievable. From bashers to racers, beginners to seasoned drivers — the ChriswithaC RC community is something really special. If you’re watching and haven’t subscribed yet, consider hitting that button. It costs nothing and helps massively with getting these videos out to more RC fans. Let’s push for 10K together 👊 Right then… enough talking. Let’s go racing! 🏁 Stay awesome legends ChriswithaC RC 🤘 #XRAYXB2, #XB22026, #XRAYRacing, #2WDBuggy, #rcbuggyracing