February 10, 2008

Xray XB808 1/8th scale buggy

Xray XB808 1/8th scale buggy

We brought you pictures and information about the new Xray XB808 from the Toy Fair but Xray also sent us press information and photos which are now putting online. The new car features balanced load distribution that creates outstanding driving dynamics and excellent track stability, making the car super-easy to drive in any racing condition no matter if you drive on flat fast track, bumpy technical track, or sky-high jumps. Loaded and equipped with premium high-tech materials and engineering throughout – all new suspension and geometry; improved oversized shocks; optimized and centralized weight balance; all-new drivetrain concept – the 808 is easy to drive and control, making it a top performer under all racing conditions.

Click here for more pictures and feature list…

Xray 808 New Parts Overview:
– All-new XRAY racing buggy platform
– Pure racing design focused on ultra-low weight and superior handling
– Considerably lower weight than previous versions, as light as the lightest buggies in the market
– New narrower chassis with improved weight distribution makes the car much more stable and easier to drive
– New racing suspension and all-new suspension geometry for increased steering and traction
– New front & rear suspension arms
– Suspension arms ready for easy mud protector assembly
– New steering blocks and caster blocks
– New suspension holders with integrated preset optimal suspension geometry
– New suspension pivot pins inboard and outboard
– New front upper suspension mounting
– New front and rear optimized roll center positions on shocktowers
– New rear uprights
– New drivetrain
– New CVD drive shafts
– New Direct Shaft Connection™ to the pinion gear
– New longer steering rods to prevent suspension geometry changes during suspension compression
– New composite ball-joints and turnbuckles for front and rear suspension
– New relief rear ball-joints
– New anti-roll bars
– More centralized engine positioning
– New narrow servo saver and steering system
– New ultra-short graphite steering plate
– New one-piece graphite radio plate
– New rear flexible composite brace
– New super-efficient gear ratios
– New gear boxes with Labyrinth Dust Covers™
– New lighter ball-bearings in uprights and steering blocks
– New lower central differential stands with central diff placed lower
– New larger, stronger, more reliable clutch bearings
– New clutchbell
– New ratio with smaller spur gear and larger clutchbell for reduced rotating weight
– New longer wheelbase for higher stability and improved balance when jumping
– New 4mm extra-thick front and 3.5mm rear premium-grade graphite shocktowers
– All-new big-bore oversized shocks for improved handling on bumpy tracks and big jumps
– New threaded big-bore hard-anodized shock bodies
– New shock design allows for super-easy building and servicing
– New 1-piece aluminum hard-anodized shock cap
– New big-bore shock pistons with precision-round shape for perfect movement inside the shock body
– New big-bore shock membranes for precision dampening
– Lower shock assembly includes internal foam dust-protector
– XRAY Premium Shock Oils for perfect consistency
– New lower shock mounting assembly minimizes oil leakage
– New ultra-low profile racing body from high-quality Lexan®

Xray XB808 1/8th scale buggy

Xray XB808 1/8th scale buggy

Xray XB808 1/8th scale buggy

Xray XB808 1/8th scale buggy

Xray XB808 1/8th scale buggy

Go here to find all the information about the new car.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]



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