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October 27, 2011

Xray support for 2011/2012 ETS

After a successful season in 2010/2011 Xray is proud to announce that the 2011/2012 Euro Touring Series will be again supported and sponsored by Xray. Both the ETS organisers and the Xray company have agreed to create a mutual cooperation that will see the Slovakian company as a primary sponsor of the world’s biggest r/c touring car championship. This is a great news for all Xray drivers as the Xray factory team will be available at all six rounds of the ETS to provide full support and service. Xray guarantees that their service team will also be available at every race with a complete range of all spare parts and will provide technical and set-up help to all Xray drivers. Just look for the familiar Xray tent. To cap it all off, all Xray drivers at every race will receive a FREE promo package that includes Xray T-shirt, pit towel and stickers.

October 21, 2011

Xray X12 1/12th pan car

Xray have released the next evolution of the XII, the all-new Xray 1/12 pan car platform, the X12. Direct feedback from factory team drivers, as well as customers from around the world, allowed the Xray factory to turn a concept into reality… this is what we do best at Xray. New battery placement means better car balance and weight transfer and stiffer chassis material and more robust suspension material creates a car that is significantly easier to drive. By rethinking and then creating a completely new geometry where they elongate the wheelbase and widen the front track-width, they have created a car that works exceptionally well for beginners, highly-skilled drivers and everyone in between. And to make a car even easier to work on, they replaced the side shock with newly-designed side tube lateral dampers. Lowered rear bulkheads and an improved rear axle system allow the use of super-small tires while providing a super-low center of gravity.

View more details and images here

October 15, 2011

CSO NT1 2.0mm radio plate

CSO got in touch to show us their latest option part for the Xray NT1 nitro on-road car. The plate is cut from 2.0mm carbon fibre and allows for more torsional flex of the whole chassis assembly for more front end grip end less understeer.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]

October 14, 2011

Xray T3 2012 Spec kit

Having written about Xray’s T3 2012 Spec touring car before we can now show your first pictures of the Slovakian company’s contender for the 2012 season. Based on the successful T3 platform and therefore fully compatible with the majority of spare and option parts, the 2012 Spec features an all-new graphite chassis and top-deck designed for increased overall traction and improved on-power steering. Also new are the front and rear upper bulkheads that now feature three camber link mounting positions and that allow for a quick change of the linkage length and roll centre positions using shims. Along with the new upper bulkheads go new shock towers for increased on-power steering and improved high-traction handling, new harder steering blocks to prevent tyre temperature issues in high-grip conditions, a 4-spring servo saver for increased steering accuracy, and a new leaf-free gear differential that is lighter and smoother compared to other differentials.

Click here to view the features and more pictures

October 2, 2011

Xray X12 coming soon

Xray have announced the impending arrival of the all new 1/12th scale chassis, the X12. Giving no details in a teaser statement on Twitter, the Slovakian company simply stated “The all-new Xray 1/12 platform coming soon. Good bye XII…welcome X12.” We will keep you posted as we get more updates.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

September 29, 2011

Xray T3 2012 spec coming soon

The new 2012 version of the Martin Hudy designed Xray T3 is on its way. Xray have published a list of updates for the next generation of their successful touring car platform and it seems to be a pretty comprehensive change with a new chassis, top deck, shock towers, upper bulkheads along with whole host of other stuff. Expect chassis shots and full details in the near future.

View the full list of changes here

September 26, 2011

Xray RX8 upper suspension holders

New from Xray for the RX8 are these aluminium upper suspension holders. CNC-machined from the highest-grade Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium, the composite front upper suspension eccentric bushings are included. Ultra-strong construction for increased durability.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

September 9, 2011

Renaud Savoya joins Xray

Xray have announced that 3x European champion Renaud Savoya has joined their team. Having just confirmed his split with Durango earlier this week, the French driver has already been testing his new ride in an effort to get up to speed with 808. Reno will play an important role at the R&D team to help with the further development of the 808 platform as well help to provide the technical support at the major events. Reno had this to say:

I’m very excited and motivated to join the Xray family! They always show huge motivation and ambition for racing, fuelled up by passion and devotion. As we were having different opinions and objectives with my previous sponsor, we decided to break our partnership in a friendly atmosphere. I’m really looking forward to bring Xray the best results and it will be a pleasure to meet all Xray customers, present and future! See you soon on the racetracks.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]