Xray have introduced universal centre driveshafts for the XB8 1/8th scale off-road buggy. Made from tough Hudy spring steel the parts are strategically machined for a low weight without compromising stability and durability. Due to their design the driveshafts free up the drivetrain while also improving traction at the same time. The universals are available separately for the front and rear.
View the rear centre driveshaft here
Arena have introduced a range of aluminium servo mount collars and low-friction shock O-rings for Xray vehicles. As for the servo mount collars, the parts are machined from high-quality aluminium and they are used to prevent the servo from moving in its mounts as they interlock with the case’s lugs, effectively preventing the servo from moving during a hard hit. The mounting collars are available in orange, black and blue colour.
Coming from Xray are the new 3 dots/1 stripe linear springs for the XB4, XB2 and XT2 1/10th scale off-road kits. Individually measured, controlled, inspected and matched the springs will offer maximum precision and in terms of hardness they are softer than the standard 1 dot linear springs. They also come marked for easy identificaton and they are sold as pairs for the front and rear.
Coming from Arena and made for the Xray T4 touring car are several front bumper specific option parts. Available now are a 2.5mm carbon fibre upper bumper plate, a medium hardness foam bumper and also orange anodised aluminium bumper posts, the latter improve the overall stability and durability of the bumper assembly. All parts are direct replacements.
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.
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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.
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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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