February 3, 2016

Xray XB2 aluminium steering arm set

Xray XB2 aluminium steering arm set

Coming from Xray and made for the XB2 2WD off-road buggy is an aluminium steering arm set. Cut from 7075-T6 aluminium and coming black anodised and laser-etched the parts replace the standard composite bellcranks and thanks to their higher rigidity they make for a more aggressive steering feeling especially on high-bite surfaces.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


February 2, 2016

Xray XB2 Multi-Flex graphite battery strap

Xray XB2 Multi-Flex graphite battery strap

Xray have introduced the Multi-Flex battery strap for the XB2 buggy. The assembly utilises of a carbon fibre battery strap and an adjustable linkage that spans from the strap towards the motor cage. This allows the chassis to flex torsionally but the linkage stiffens up the car in longitudinal direction. This graphite battery strap together with the adjustable linkage is recommended for the use in high- to very-high track conditions.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


February 1, 2016

Xray XB2 aluminium rear hubs

Xray XB2 aluminium rear hubs

Xray have introduced rear aluminium uprights for the XB2 2WD off-road buggy. The compact design hubs are made using black anodised 7075-T6 aluminium and they offer nine different upper camber link mounting positions for super-fine roll centre adjustments. The zero degree toe hubs are best suited for high-traction conditions as they increase rear stability.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


February 1, 2016

Yeah Racing T4 dual joint driveshafts

Yeah Racing T4 dual joint driveshafts

Coming from Yeah Racing and made for the Xray T4 line of touring cars are dual joint front driveshafts. Made from spring steel and coming specially coated and with a ground wheel axle the driveshafts use 5x10x4mm inner wheel bearings over the now-standard thin inner bearings, making for more reliability and less bearing failures. The driveshafts come in pairs and they also fit older T3 cars with slight modifications to the C-hub.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]


January 29, 2016

Xray XB2 graphite A-arms

Xray XB2 graphite A-arms

Xray have introduced new graphite lower A-arms for the XB2 2WD off-road buggy. They are made from an exclusive composite mixture to provide the perfect balance between durability and performance. The arms are best used in high to very-high traction conditions where they help to free the car up in corners and they are available separately as left and right rear arms as well as universal front arm suitable for both sides.

View the rear arm here


January 29, 2016

Xray X1 2.0mm aluminium flex chassis

Xray X1 2.0mm aluminium flex chassis

Coming from Xray and made for the X1 formula car is the aluminium flex chassis. Machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and sporting flex cutout openings the chassis is recommended for the use on low to medium traction tracks as it increases traction and steering. The 2mm thick main chassis comes black anodised, laser-etched and it is best used with the optional 2mm alloy lower pod plate.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


January 27, 2016

Mckune Design carbon fibre wing plates & buttons

Mckune Design carbon fibre wing plates & buttons

Mckune Design have introduced their new carbon fibre wing plates and wing buttons. The wing plates feature chamfered edges and pocketing and are available for Team Associated, Yokomo, Xray, Schumacher, and PR Racing 1/10th scale buggies. The wing buttons feature a drilled and chamfered design and weigh in at just 0.7 grams for the pair. They are usable for off-road and on-road 1/10th scale vehicles and they are designed for the use with M3 flat head screws.

Source: Mckune Design [mckunedesign.com]


January 27, 2016

Xray XB4 medium hardness chassis braces

Xray XB4 medium hardness chassis braces

Xray have new medium compound composite chassis braces for the XB4 off-road buggy available. Softer than the standard kit braces the medium-hardness parts allow for improved chassis flex which is recommended for low to medium-bite tracks. The braces incorporate Multi-Flex screw mounting positions to further fine-tune the car’s behaviour and they are available separately for the front and the rear of the buggy.

View the rear chassis brace here