Spec-R release 44mm and 46mm swing shafts for the Hot Bodies TCX electric touring car. CNC-machined from high-quality spring steel for tight tolerances and best possible durability the parts feature a safety ring to keep the cross pin securely fastened. Also available are 50mm and 52mm shafts for Xray and 42mm, 44mm and 46mm shafts for Tamiya touring cars.
Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]
Made from CNC-machined 7075 T6 aluminium are Xray’s radio plate mounts for the RX8 1/8 scale on-road car. The parts allow for a more solid radio plate mounting while reducing the chance of stripped threads and also help to keep the centre belt tightened more precisely. Additionally the design allows to mount a small throttle servo under the radio plate for an optimised centre of gravity.
View the installed mounts here
Xray have produced this graphite rear body centering plate set for their RX8 chassis. Tough, strong and lightweight, the rear centering plate for RX8 made from thick, CNC-machined, top-grade graphite and is supplied with the aluminium collars and screws required to mount it.
New from Exotek for the Xray T3’11 are these heavy duty yet lightweight adjustable carbon fibre LiPo brackets for the Xray T3’11 chassis. The sliding brackets makes for better battery positioning and more secure mounting preventing sudden weight shifts that can unbalance your car. Also includes adjustable center rail (must drill extra hole in stock Xray chassis), which is a direct fit for the Exotek chassis.
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Xray have introduced this optional lightweight XCA flywheel made from tough 7075 T6 hard coated aluminum. Strategically lightened compared to the standard flywheel, it reduces rotating weight without sacrificing strength or durability.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
New from Xray for their RX8 chassis are these carbon chassis inserts. Adding additional stiffness to the chassis in both the front or rear, they are made from thick CNC-machined premium-grade graphite. Unlike the brass versions released early last month, these wont add any weight so you can adjust flex without changing the chassis balance.
FTW Racing Components have released their new line of bodies for 1:8 scale off-road buggies with the introduction of fitments for Team Associated’s RC8B and Xray’s 808. In keeping with their stated commitment to create products exhibiting form and function that defies convention, FTW with this product launch enters the 1:8 scale arena with the same dramatic styling, exceptional performance, and uncompromising quality that has gained notoriety in the 1:10 scale market. FTW plans to expand its 1:8 scale buggy lineup to include fitments for other popular platforms. Night Fox for RC8B and Night Fox for 808 are packaged with window masks and a decal sheet.
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New from Xray for the XB808 buggy and XT8 truggy are these CNC-machined steel screw pivot ball for mounting the shock absorbers to the shock tower. Sold in a set of 2, they replace the screw and collar that comes standard in the kits.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
