Xray have introduced trailing axle composite steering blocks for the XB8 line of 1/8th off-road buggies. The trailing axle design leads to improved forward traction and an easier to drive car. The upgrade is ideal for all track conditions and the blocks are available separately for the left and the right hand side.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Arena have introduced a new 2.3mm carbon fibre main chassis as well as three new upper decks for the Xray T4’17 touring car. Starting with the chassis, the part is cut from 2.3mm high-quality carbon fibre and so it is 0.1mm thicker than the standard chassis, resulting in increased stiffness which makes it ideal for medium-high traction asphalt and carpet surfaces. On top of this the part is also meant to be more durable due to being thicker. Also new and made for the T4’17 are 1.6mm, 2.0mm and 2.3mm top decks. The parts allow to fine-tune the car’s behaviour on a range of surfaces with the 2.3mm part will offer a very aggressive steering but also improved braking performance due to providing an overall stiffer chassis assembly. All parts are a direct replacement and they are available now.
View one of the top decks here
Xray have announce the signing of former French National Champion, Armand Lantheaume to their team for the 2017 season. Armand will race the XB2 and XB4 platforms at national and international level events and the 3-times national vice-Champion had the following to say:
After extensive testing of all Xray cars last year I was just amazed by the performance and quality of the cars and I am really happy that I was given the opportunity to be part of the Xray team for 2017. I will attend all the major French races and will do my best both in racing as well helping all Xray customers. Big thanks to Xray for the trust in me and I cannot wait to hit the track.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Coming from Xray and made for the XT2 stadium truck are white Aerodisc wheels. Moulded using a flexible yet durable material the rims are a direct fit for the XT2 truck and they are usable with all current stadium truck tyres. Inner reinforcing ribs make for a sturdy construction and the 12mm rims, that comes as pairs, are also usable with other brand’s trucks.
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Techra have introduced zero degree aluminium C-hubs for the Xray T4 touring car line. The castor hubs are machined from high-quality 7076-T6 aluminium and they comes in Techra’s signature black and orange anodising. The hubs are usable in the front and also in the rear of the car, the latter with Xray’s ARS system installed, they come as a single item usable on both the left and right hand side of the car, and including long and short steering kingpin bushings.
Xray have announce the signing of French 1/8th E-Buggy National Champion, Jean-Pierrick Sartel to their team for the 2017 season. JP will race Xray’s 1/8th and 1/10th off-road platforms both on a national and international level and he has the following to say:
I am very happy to join the team Xray 2017. I chose this brand for its technical support, for the quality of its hardware but especially for its competitiveness in all the categories I will use. I have always amazed the speed of development and the dedication that the factory puts into their products. The support at international races is amazing and the premium support at the national races from the French team is also one of the main reasons I decide for Xray. I am very happy for the opportunity and I will do my best. I am looking forward to starting this season with the new team.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Xray have introduced a range of hard-coated 48 pitch aluminium pinion gears. Coming machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and sporting a hard-anodised surface for wear the gears are cut on a special gear machine for highest possible precision while the surface treatment ensures high durability. The gears are available as 26T to 38T variant with the tooth number laser-etched into the front face for easy identification.
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Coming from T-Works and made for a range of electric touring cars are aluminium front spool cups. They are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium, they feature a hard-coated surface for wear and they are usable with Xray, Spec-R, CSO and Team C kits. The cups are a direct replacement and need to be used with driveshaft blades.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
