May 24, 2013

Xray XB4 linear & progressive springs

Xray XB4 linear & progressive springs

Xray have announced new springs for the XB4 that have been specifically designed to complement the big bore shocks. Sold as a pair, the spring rate of the linear springs is constant during the entire spring compression, while the main advantage and benefit of progressive springs is that as the car initially enters the corner they work like soft springs to provide maximum traction. At the same time, when the chassis begins to roll, in the middle of the corner, the spring rate progressively increases until they work like a hard springs which allows the car to maintain maximum cornering speed. Like all the other Xray springs, these springs are manually measured, selected and matched into pairs to guarantee precisely equal length and damping characteristics. The front springs are available in Progressive (2 stripes) and linear (2 Dots & 3 Dots) while the rear springs are available in progressive (2 stripes) and linear (1, Dot, 2 Dots & 3 Dots).

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


May 18, 2013

P-S-R OT1 low-friction bearing sets

P-S-R OT1 low-friction bearing sets

Power-Save-Racing introduce their OT1 low-friction ball bearing sets for many of today’s 1/8th off-road buggies. Available for the 8ight 2.0/3.0, RC8, MBX6/7, MP9 TKI2/3, RB One R and XB9 the sets include RS and ZZ shielded bearings with the RS ball races are used in very exposed areas whereas the low friction ZZ shielded bearings are used in protected parts of the chassis. The result is a drivetrain with less friction compared to a car running all-rubber sealed bearings.

Source: Power-Save-Racing [power-save-racing.de]


May 18, 2013

Diggity Designs DX12 transverse chassis kit

Diggity Designs DX12 transverse chassis kit

Diggity Designs introduce the DX12 transverse chassis conversion kit for the Xray X12 car. The set allows the racer to run the X12 in transverse battery configuration and locates the shock forward by .250″. The chassis also has a 3mm narrower front end. Designed for the use in 13.5T and 17.5T spec racing classes but the converted car will work in modified classes as well. Included are a new 2.5mm chassis, 2.5mm upper pod plate, 3mm tweak plate, O-ring and a long ball cup for the shock absorber.

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May 17, 2013

Xray XB4 vented shock caps

Xray XB4 vented shock caps

Xray introduce new aluminium vented shock caps for the dampers of the XB4 buggy. The parts are CNC-machined from 7075-T6 aluminium, come black anodised and incorporate a bleeding screw for easy rebound adjustment. Included in the package are two caps as well as additional plastic shims for fast and comfortable up and down travel adjustment.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


May 16, 2013

Avid XB4 machined 2+2 shock pistons

Avid XB4 machined 2+2 shock pistons

Avid introduce these 2+2 hole shock pistons for the Xray XB4 buggy. They are machined for best possible precision and feature a 2+2 hole design to fine-tune high speed and low speed damping separately. Available are two variants with 1.5mm/1.1mm and 1.6mm/1.1mm holes. The pistons help provide the traction and bump handling of running lighter shock oil or larger piston holes, while still maintaining the control of running heavier oil or smaller hole piston when taking on jumps.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]


May 15, 2013

Roche T4 spring retainers, shock towers & servo mount

Roche T4 spring retainers, shock towers & servo mount

Roche have released a number of option parts for the ever popular T4. First up is these 13.5mm diameter orange anodised aluminium spring retainers which are suitable for Xray’s T4 big bore damper. Sold in a complete set of 4. Next up is a single piece aluminium floating servo mount which is mounted along the centerline of the chassis, ensuring symmetrical chassis flex and a more balanced steering response. Finally there is optional 3.5mm thick graphite front and rear CNC machined shock towers.

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May 15, 2013

Spec-R T4 motor mount support & driveshafts

Spec-R T4 motor mount support & driveshafts

Spec-R have released some new items for the Xray T4 starting with this aluminium motor mount support. The black anodised support bracket connects the car’s motor mount to the top deck which they claim helps to improve the car’s response. Also for the T4 are a pair of black anodised 7075 aluminium 50mm drive shafts. Super lightweight and a direct replacement part for the stock item.

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May 14, 2013

Xray XB9 graphite lower arm plates

Xray XB9 graphite lower arm plates

New for the XB9, Xray have released these optional 1.6mm thick graphite lower arm plates that when mounted stiffen the arms and make the car more stable and easier to drive under high-grip conditions. The plates can be easily mounted/dismounted on the arms with 4 screws, and easily change the hardness of the whole front and rear suspension.

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