Arrowmax have released another new option part for the Xray RX8. Replacing the standard composite front middle shaft holder, this CNC machined version is made from high quality 7075 T6 aluminium, and is lightweight and extremely durable.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
The new Top RC track in Thesaloniki, Greece was the host of the 2011 Greek Nitrofest. A total of 30 drivers attended at the three day event that not only attracted lokal drivers but also one Joseph Quagraine from far Finland. Tasos Paparegkas took TQ with his Xray XB808 ’11 followed by John Paparegkas (Xray XB808 ’11) and Joseph Quagraine (JQ THE Car). The 45 minutes long final was a close affair with many lead changes between Paparegkas and Quagraine with the better end for Tasos who won the race by 9 seconds in front of Joseph and John.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Zeppin Racing has developed the Type M flex chassis for Xray’s T3 2011 and 2012 touring car. 15 gram lighter and designed to provide more traction on medium traction surfaces the chassis is cut from 2.25mm carbon fibre and sports redesigned cut-outs for enhanced handling, more corner speed and acceleration. The vertically located servo provides added space for the electronics while the reduced width of 88mm reduces the chance of the chassis plate bottoming out in corners or over kerbs.
Source: Zeppin [zeppinracing.com]
Nitrosisters in Germany have released this set of spacers to adjust the chassis clearance of the front axle on the Xray X10, XII and the new X12. The design makes it easier to change than the original spacers and the set includes 10 aluminium spacers, 4 are 1mm and 6 are 0.5mm thick.
View an image of the spacer being mounted here
Here we have this weeks round up of product releases and race reports from our site sponsors Xray. Our summary includes everything published by the Slovakian manufacturer on their own website in the past week, so if you didn’t find the time to visit, be sure to read on. This weeks round up includes the following stories.
– T3’11 Wins 2011 UISP National Championship
– RX8 Wins 2011 Novarossi Trophy in Italya
– XB808’11 & XT8 Win the Supercross race in France
– XRAY offers new XRAY T3 differential outdrive adapter
Click here to view the round-up
Bittydesign have introduced their new Force body and mud guards for the Xray XB808 2011. The new shell follows the same lines as the previously available Force bodies with the extreme cab forward treatment for improved handling and to improve cooling to the engine. This shell also features 2 additional big air scoops on the side for improved downforce with additional room under the cab for the air filter. Made in Italy using high quality lexan, the shell is sold with decal sheets, window mask and protective film, all at a very good price. The mud guards, which are mounted on the front face of the rear wishbones are also made from genuine lexan polycarbonate. Both products are available now through the Bittydesign website or in 2 weeks through their distributor network.
New from Xray for the T3 are these CNC-machined diff outdrive adapters. Made from tough Hudy Spring Steel the shafts are precision ground and polished for smooth operation. Sold in a set of 2 they fit the composite gear differential.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
The 56th installment in the Xray column from Xray owner and chief designer Juraj Hudy is now online. In this months column, Juraj talks recounts the team’s experiences at the final 3 Euros of the year, 1/8th offroad, 1/10th EP TC and the 1/10th 200mm.
We left that same evening home as we had only 3 days before leaving for the next Euros. After a 900km drive we arrived very late at night, had a few hours sleep and ran into the office to maximize the time in the office before leaving for the 1/10 Electric touring Euros in Austria. Since this was the last Euros, and since the 1/10 Nitro touring was held on the Monday AFTER the electric touring Euros, we had no other choice but to pack both nitro and electric touring stuff, and enough clothes and other things for both Euros in a row.
Read the full column here.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
