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March 30, 2016

Exclusive details on Xray’s RX8 2016 coming soon

With the all new Xray RX8 2016 being teased back in January, the car is now close to being released. Once again Red RC has the full exclusive for the new car’s release which will include a behind the scenes look at the car’s design and production, followed by an interview with the car’s designer Martin Hudy and culminating in the full release details of this new 1/8th onroad challenger. The exclusive coverage will begin on Friday with the behind the scenes look at the car’s design and production, so stay tuned.

March 30, 2016

Xray XB2 composite battery straps

New from Xray for the XB2 Dirt Edition are two new battery straps made from a special composite material. Available in two different hardnesses for various track conditions, the standard (medium) version is recommended for very-low to low-medium traction tracks while the hard version is best suited to low-medium to medium-high traction tracks.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 29, 2016

Xray Lightweight XB2 body shell

Xray introduce the 0.5mm thick light weight version of their high-performance, low-profile aerodynamic XB2 body. Used by the Factory Team in medium to high-traction conditions the thinner material ensures that the car has less weight at the highest point for less roll, increased cornering speed, and more aggressive handling.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 24, 2016

Xray XB2 composite shock towers

Coming from Xray are composite front and rear shock towers for the XB2 Dirt Edition buggy. Available in a hard and a medium compound the parts help to adapt the suspension stiffness to various track conditions with the medium towers being ideal for very low to low-medium traction while the hard compound parts are best suited for low-medium to medium-high conditions. The front and rear towers are available separately.

View the rear shock tower here

March 22, 2016

Xray XB8 2016 – Coming soon

Xray have send out a teaser image of the forthcoming XB8 2016 specification 1/8th nitro off-road buggy. Different from other brands no information about the new kit have leaked in the wake of the release but detailed images and information about the vehicle should become available very soon.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 21, 2016

7075.it X10’16 aluminium main chassis & pod plate

7075.it X10'16 aluminium main chassis & pod plate

Italian company 7075.it have introduced an aluminium main chassis and lower power pod plate for the Xray X10 2016 1/10th pan car. Cut from high-quality 2.0mm 7075-T6 alloy and coming black anodised the chassis improves handling on high-bite carpet and asphalt tracks while additional holes for the steering servo mount allow for finer Ackermann adjustments. Also available is a suitable lower pod plate with the alloy material making for improved rigidity and heat dissipation capacities.

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March 17, 2016

Xray NT1 2016 1/10th nitro on-road kit

Xray have introduced the latest incarnation of their highly successful NT1 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road car. The reigning IFMAR World and EFRA European Champion, the platform received very subtle changes and refinements for the new season that mainly address setup options and Xray’s own Multi-Flex technology to allow for real fine-tuning in terms of chassis flex. The 2016 kit is based on a new 7075-T6 aluminium main chassis that has been redesigned to accept the new 2-speed layshafts bulkheads for better and more precise placement. Two extra holes for the new engine mounts further widen the setup window while the very narrow design minimises chassis scrubbing during hard cornering to make for improved overall performance.

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March 15, 2016

Xray X12 lightweight foam bumper

Coming from Xray and made for the X12 1/12th scale pan car is a lightweight foam bumper. Cut from a specially developed foam material for a light weight and great shock absorption the bumper protects both the chassis and the bodyshell from hard impacts without adding unnecessary weight. The part is a direct fit and works with most bodyshells.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]