Xray has released this Fuel Tank Cap Extension for its RX8 1:8 Onroad car. The set extends the fuel tank cap for easier handling and allows for quicker & more convenient refuelling. Constructed from lightweight & durable material it is a direct fit to the original RX8 fuel tank.
Xray has added this new graphite Front Lower Suspension arm for its 1:8 GT platform the GTX8. Molded from harder graphite composite material its generates increased corner speed, improved steering precision & more stable handling characteristics in high-traction conditions. The stiffer material reduces arm flex, generating a less reactive and more precise driving feel while improving consistency at high speed. Integrated mounting holes allow installation of carbon arm stiffeners for additional flex tuning possibilities.
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Xray has presented details of its newest kit offering for the 1:10 FWD Touring Car class, the X4F’27. Based on a new 2.2mm carbon chassis with rear cut-outs integrated with the carbon flex brace system to provide multiple rear flex settings for different track conditions, key features of the Slovakian manufacturer’s new frontie contender include a new gear differential with lightweight & ultra-reliable design. New front bulkhead flex adjustment system provides a wide range of flex settings for different track conditions with new one-piece short lower CFF2 suspension arms specially designed for X4F increasing suspension rigidity and improve overall handling, response, and maximum steering. A new carbon fibre steering plates with optimised geometry and flex characteristics reduces weight and increases mechanical traction while a new carbon fibre ARS plates with two rear link mounting positions optimises rear suspension geometry and flex characteristics, reducing rear suspension weight, and expanding ARS setup adjustment. Other improvements to the car include updated top decks optimised for flex characteristics and compatible with the optional aluminium braces to expand the flex adjustment alternatives. New rear bulkhead flex adjustment system provides a wide range of rear flex settings for different track conditions. Updated 1mm higher shock holders repositioned to complement the updated suspension geometry, increasing suspension travel and providing three flex adjustment positions.
View the full X4F’27 presentation here
New from Xray comes this Carbon Battery Plate Adjustable Weight Balance Set for its nitro onroad kits, the NT1 and the RX8. This unique & innovative solution allows quick and easy adjustment of the car’s weight balance to fine-tune handling characteristics for different track conditions. The integrated weight balance adjustment system is fully incorporated into the Carbon Battery Plate and enables the weights to be repositioned forward or rearward directly on the assembled car. No parts need to be removed, allowing fast and convenient set-up changes at the track. The set includes a carbon battery plate and two 15g stainless steel weights that can be positioned as needed to achieve the desired weight distribution. Two additional optional 15g weights (#336158) can be installed for increased tuning possibilities. When using up to three weights, the balance can be adjusted as required. With all four weights installed, the weights are fixed in position. The innovative design mounts the weights directly to the battery plate without negatively affecting the chassis flex characteristics, ensuring consistent handling while providing additional set-up flexibility. Manufactured from premium-quality USA-made carbon fibre material and precision CNC-machined for maximum strength, durability, and consistent performance.
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New from Xray is this Rear Solid Axle Set for its niche XP10 1:10 Pan Car. The set includes a graphite solid axle shaft, aluminium rear wheel hub and hardware. The super-light and tough graphite shaft gives perfect balance and smoothness for vibration-free operation. Xray say the Solid Axle Set improves steering in high traction conditions.
With the 11th running of the IFMAR Nitro Touring Car World Championship just 3-months away in Gubbio, Italy, Xray has unveiled its latest 1:10 20mm contender the NT1 ’27. The latest kit from the World Champion manufacturer comes 4-years after the latest kit release, the NT1’23, the Slovakian manufacturer last releasing a 2026 Conversion Set at the end of 2025. New features of the ’27 kit include a solid carbon front shock tower and lowered rear carbon shock tower which allows wider shock mounting positions for improved stability. New front & rear shortened shocks with aluminium shock bodies & shortened shock shafts are standard. Front c4.o springs give increased mid-corner steering while c3.5 rear springs increase traction. A new radio plate offers multi-flex adjustment via adjustable bushings. Up front there is also a new carbon reinforcement brace for body post support allowing front chassis flex adjustment. The car also gets rear CVD driveshaft set for easier driveshaft setup adjustment.
View the full NT1’27 presentation here
Xray pairing Dakotah Phend and Chase Lemieux are the 2026 ROAR 1:10 Dirt National Champions after winning the 2WD and 4WD Mod Buggy titles respectively at SDRC Raceway in San Diego over the weekend. Coming into the annual event as the reigning 4WD Champion, it was Phend who secured the 2WD TQ honours over the four rounds of qualifying ahead of Team Associated’s Aydin Horne, Spencer Rivkin and Davey Batta with defending champion Brennan Schimmel ending up back in P7. From the front Phend would win the opening two A-Main to secure the title with A3 winner Horne and Rivkin completing the podium ahead of Schummel who got up to fourth overall. Fresh from claiming his first ever ROAR National title last month in 2WD Buggy at Carpet Offroad Nationals at Maximus R/C Raceway in New Hampshire, Lemieux would claim the 4WD TQ on tie break from the Schumacher of Broc Champion, both driver having two TQ runs each. Phend, Rivkin, and Batta completed the top half of the 10-car A-Main grid. Winning a very close A1 from 2WD World Champion Champlin, Lemieux repeated the win in A2, this time ahead of Rivkin, to claim his second National title. Winning A3 from Rivkin, Champlin finished runner up ahead of the 2015 & 2019 World Champion with Phend missing out on the podium.
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Having presented their latest electric 1:8 GT platform last week, Xray has now unveiled the 2027 model of its GTX8 Nitro GT car. The GTX8’27 from the Slovakian manufacturer gets the same all-new flat 3mm aluminium chassis design with completely flat profile, including side sections, eliminating the traditional front kick-up. Unique features to the new nitro version include a 2-piece aluminium centre 2-speed bulkhead for quick & easy servicing and for more effective braking there is a single-disc brake system with piston design. Another significant update, the previous kit update being the 2024 model, is the lowered radio box with carbon battery & receiver covers.
View the full GTX8’27 presentation here
