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February 9, 2018

Xray RX8 2018 1/8th nitro on-road kit

Xray have introduced the latest incarnation of their RX8 1/8th nitro on-road platform, the RX8 2018. Changes to the front, but mostly to the rear end allow for a better adaption to various track conditions, from low to very high grip, as well as to soft or hard, small or large tyres – something that is crucial in today’s control/hand-out tyre racing. To start, the car makes use of an all-new aluminium main chassis plate with the front part sporting a new, larger opening for improved flexibility while an alloy – or optional brass brace – allows to reduce the front flex when needed.

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February 8, 2018

Xray XB2 & XT2 graphite composite steering blocks

Xray have introduced new graphite composite steering blocks for the XB2 and XT2 line of off-road buggies and trucks. Moulded from a special composite material that uses graphite to further reinforce the parts, the steering knuckles are harder than the previous “hard” compound for improved rigidity, making them ideal in high to very high grip track conditions where they can improve stability and corner speed.

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February 7, 2018

Vigor RC T4 RF+2 ARS suspension mounts

Coming from Vigor RC and made for the Xray T4 2018 and 2017 cars is a RF+2mm ARS suspension mount. The updated geometry makes for parallel suspension pins, rather than having them angled as it is standard, which results in improved rear end grip and smoother suspension operation when using the ARS system. In addition the pivot ball mount was lowered by 1mm for increased toe angle adjustability.

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February 6, 2018

Xray RX8 2018 1/8th on-road kit – Coming soon

Xray have announced the soon release of the RX8 2018 1/8th nitro on-road kit. No official information about specifications and features is available yet but we keep you up to date as soon as more specific details become available.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 6, 2018

Xray XB2 graphite composite rear upright

Xray have introduced the new graphite composite rear upright for the XB2 and XT2 series of buggies and trucks. The part is moulded from a special graphite material that is harder than the previous “hard” compound, making the hubs ideal for racing in high to very high traction conditions where they can improve handling and corner speed. The zero degree toe uprights are usable on the left and right hand side of the car, they offer seven outer ball stud positions and utilise an outer 5x12mm and an inner 5x10mm ball bearing.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 5, 2018

PSM X12’18 battery positioning system

Coming from PSM and made for the Xray X12’18 pan car is a battery positioning system that allow to easily shift the battery forth and back. Constructed from carbon fibre the set is a direct fit with the multi-piece clamping design reducing chassis tweak as does the O-ring battery mount. Including all necessary hardware the system weighs in at 8g and it is a direct fit on the X12’18.

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February 2, 2018

Xray NT1 2018 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road kit

Xray have introduced the latest incarnation of their IFMAR Worlds and EFRA European Championship winning NT1 200mm nitro platform, the NT1 2018. The kit features some subtle refinements in the chassis and rear bulkhead and layshaft mount area, mostly to adapt the chassis to a full range of grip conditions even better. The 2018 specification kit is based off of a redesigned 7075-T6 aluminium chassis that features a larger front opening for improved flex, with a milled-out pocket taking an optional alloy brace that has influence on the overall steering response and cornering speed.

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February 2, 2018

CJ Jelin joins Xray factory team

Xray have announced the signing of Junior Reedy Race Champion, CJ Jelin to their factory team. Already in his young racing career CJ has scored ROAR 1/8th fuel and electric buggy A-main finishes and he will race Xray’s 1/10th and 1/8th platforms at events such as the Desert Classic, the Dirt Nitro Challenge, Hot Rod Shootout, and the US Nationals. As for the factory deal CJ had the following to say:

Last year has been one of my most successful years with the Xray cars. I have made the mains at ROAR nationals, won the Junior Reedy Race, and many more. I’m happy to become a member of Xray factory team and to continue with Xray cars for the 2018 season! The team and cars have been outstanding for me and I can’t what for the 2018 season! Looking forward to great year with a great team!

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]