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January 23, 2015

Xray XB4 12mm aluminium offset wheel hubs

Xray introduce a range of 12mm aluminium offset wheel hubs for the XB4 line of buggies. Coming machined from Swiss 7075-T6 aluminium and sporting a black anodised finish for improved wear characteristics the hubs are available with several offset values of -0.75, 0, +0.75, +1.50, +2.25 and +3.00mm allowing to run industry standard 12mm hex wheels such as the EOS handout Schumacher tyres. The clamp-type adapters are of a lightweight design and they are marked for easy identification.

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January 23, 2015

Max Airbrush XB8 Magma bodyshell

Italian company Max Airbrush introduce the Magma V1.0 bodyshell for the Xray XB8 buggy. Made from clear polycarbonate material the body adapts the unique look of the company’s Magma design in order to create a new look for the XB8. Both material and shape ensure a good amount of robustness while a special shape around the engine’s cooling area provided sufficient cooling.

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January 22, 2015

Xray XB8E aluminium chassis stand

Coming from Xray for the use with the XB8E 1/8th electric buggy is a 6.8mm aluminium stand. The part is machined from aluminium, it sports a silver finish and it is made to connect the graphite steering post brace with the steering servo and radio plate for increased front chassis stiffness.

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January 21, 2015

Xray XB4 aluminium 35T bevel gears

New from Xray and made for the XB4 line of buggies is a 35T bevel gear precision cut from 7075-T6 aluminium. The part offers a lighter weight than the standard steel gear, it is highly durable thanks to the black hardcoated surface and it fits all XB4 2WD and 4WD buggies.

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January 20, 2015

Alexander Hagberg renews with Xray

Xray have announced that long time team driver and 2014 IFMAR 200mm Gas On-road World Champion Alexander Hagberg has extended his contract for 2015. Alexander has been with Xray since “ever” and the team cooperation has been successful over the years with Alex being a great supporter and member of the development team. The Swede will attend the European 1/10th Electric and Nitro Touring Championships, the 1/12th Euros, the ETS and many other races beside the local Swedish Cup and Nationals in 2015 and he has the following to say:

I have been racing for Xray ever since the start of my international racing career. Over the years we have built a strong and successful relationship which has resulted in 2014 into my best achievements gaining the title of World and European Champion. The titles I have achieved last year have been a culmination of our long term hard and dedicated work and I am more than happy to announce that for 2015 I will continue with Xray team and will do my best to repeat the success also this racing season.

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January 20, 2015

Xray T4 titanium suspension pivot pins

Made for the T4 line of touring cars are new titanium pivot pins from Xray. Hand-ground for the highest possible precision the parts not only scrub some weight compared to the standard steel pins, they also offer a high durability. The shaft are available as inner suspension pivot pins as well as front and rear outer arm pins and they come in sets of two.

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January 16, 2015

Xray RX8 XCA hard-coated aluminium pinions

Xray introduce hard-coated aluminium pinion gears for RX8’s with XCA clutchbell. Cut from tough 7075-T6 aluminium and coming with a hard-coated surface for strength and durability the gears help to fine-tune the gearing of Xray’s 1/8th nitro on-road car. Made on a special gear machine, all pinions feature ultra-precise tooth shaping and ultra-true running for vibration-free operation. A fine internal threading allows for easy installation on standard or lightweight XCA clutchbells and each of the pinions, that are available as 17T to 19T 1st and 22T to 25T 2nd gear variant, comes etched with the tooth number for quick and easy identification.

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January 16, 2015

New Radtec touring car & 1/12th scale options

Radtec have several new aluminium option parts for the Xray T4, the Yokomo BD7 and 1/12th scale pan cars available. First up is a single piece floating servo mount for the 2015 Spec Xray T4. The CNC-machined part is made from 7075-T6 aluminium, it sports a mounting hole for the inner battery stopper and it comes orange anodised to match with the remainder of the car’s alloy parts.

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