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May 10, 2012

Xray RX8 XCA reverse clutch set

For the RX8 Xray have released this complete XCA reverse clutch set. Easily adjustable 3 shoe clutch features clutch bell, clutch nut, flywheel nut and thrust bearing collar made from Hudy Spring Steel while the hard coated flywheel, clutch disc and spring cup are made from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium. The new reverse clutch design provides smoother and faster acceleration, while increasing the lifetime of the clutch shoe. Use of a new conical clutch washer spring gives more consistency.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

May 8, 2012

Zeppin T3 aluminium options & TC6.1 top deck

Zeppin Racing have announced the release of some new 7075 aluminium parts for the Xray T3, which are more durable than the stock plastic versions. There are some front steering knuckles and 0 degree rear hubs, both of which have been lightened, weighing in at only 12.2g/pair for the knuckles and only 9g/pair for the rear hubs, yet are still strong enough to withstand heavy impacts. There is also a -2mm upper clamp with adjustable roll center which have the inboard upper links lowered by 2mm in order to make the roll center higher. Finally for the Associated TC6.1 there is a new 1.8mm extra flex top deck which aims to greatly enhance the car’s overall traction.

View the other parts here

May 4, 2012

T-Work’s Racing aluminium option parts

T-Work’s Racing have released a number of new parts for a variety of cars. Starting with offroad there is a line of hard coated aluminium A-arm bushings for the Hong Nor & Jammin X3 Sabre buggies as well as hard coated aluminium brake cams for the same cars. For on road there is the a set of hard coated 7075 T6 pivot balls for the Mugen MRX-5 & MTX-5 as well as a set for the Xray RX8 and NT1.

View the pivot balls here

April 27, 2012

Xray XCA reverse clutch set

Xray introduce the XCA centrifugal axial reverse clutch set for the NT1 200mm nitro chassis. The set includes redesigned components which create a more dynamic clutch engagement suitable for most racing conditions, such as a super-lightweight flywheel, new black reinforced clutch flyweights, new smaller and super lightweight clutch bell, smaller diameter yellow clutch shoe, new conical clutch washer spring set, and a new aluminium clutch disc. Not included are the needed pinion gears.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

April 18, 2012

Xray zipped hooded team sweater

The authentic new Xray hooded team sweater with zipper is made from high-quality 100% cotton fabric in a classy blue hue. The new hooded sweater is very comfortable to wear and has soft elasticized cuffs at the ends of the full-length arms and is emblazoned with Xray Racing Team logos on the front and back.

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April 12, 2012

Xray T3 1-hole graphite suspension arms

Xray introduce new moulded lightweight composite lower suspension arms. The specially-formulated graphite composite material allows for a very light suspension arm that can withstand the rigours of high-performance racing. The optimized suspension arms give improved traction, easier handling, and decrease tire overheating which leads to car stoppage under high-grip conditions. They feature a single optimized shock mounting position and integrated anti-roll bar mounts. The graphite arms have same size and geometry as standard 1-hole suspension arm, fit the Xray T2 and T3 cars and will become available first for all Xray pilots at the polish ETS round 4 starting from tomorrow.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

April 5, 2012

Exotek XR3’12 Performance LiPo chassis

Exotek have introduced their XR3’12 Performance ultra narrow LiPo chassis with bushing supported hinge pin blocks. A new design incorporates heavy duty bushing supported hinge pin blocks, the same concept incorporated into other world caliber touring cars by Tamiya, Yokomo and Hot Bodies. The steel insert bushing insure ultra free suspension movement, no matter the arm angles. The set includes 4 heavy duty 7075 suspension blocks, FF-C, FR-B, RF-XB (split style), RR-D and together will give you .5 degree of front arm sweep and 3 degrees of rear toe.

View more images of the XR3’12 here

April 5, 2012

Xray RX8 2012 spec conversion kit

Xray have released a conversion kit to bring the RX8 up to 2012 spec. The set includes the new 5mm aluminium chassis, front upper and lower suspension arms, front lower graphite extension for suspensions arms, composite steering blocks for graphite extension, graphite extension for steering block, rear lower composite suspension arm for graphite extension and the extension. Other parts include new 8mm 2-speed shaft, graphite radio plate, XCA universal clutchbell, aluminium flywheel and clutch disk and the necessary screws.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]