Capricorn RC have released their 1/8th clutch for the Xray RX8. Working with the original Xray pinions it comes complete with yellow clutch shoe and super hard clutch spring. Claiming to deliver more punch than the standard kit clutch it also gives great durability for long mains.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
Xray have released these new brass engine mounts for their RX8 1/8th scale chassis. Doing the same job as the original kit versions, they are also used as chassis weights and together both blocks have a total weight of 75 grams.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
New for the NT1 from Xray comes these super lightweight aluminium drive shafts that have been CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 and hard coated for extra durability. Laser engraved for easy identification, the new design is up to 38% lighter than the standard steel drive shaft. Recommended for use in the rear only.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
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.
– New RX8 Alu Front Middle Shaft Holder
– New XB808 Alu 5° King-Pin Steering Blocks
– T3’11 – 2011 German Junior Champion
– T3’11 Dominates 2011 Norwegian Championship
– XB808’11 Wins The Portuguse National Championship R3
– NT1 Wins 2011 Dutch Nationals R1
– XB808’11 Win Danish Nationals R1
Click here to view the round-up
Xray have released this aluminium front middle shaft holder for the RX8, which includes and lightweight aluminium collar – short, composite bushings and 6×13 high-speed ball-bearings. The lightened locating collar is made from tough 7076 T6 aluminium, while composite bushings secure ball-bearings in both sides of the hub carrier allowing perfect fitment and smooth operation to ultimately impart much higher lifetime compared to bearings installed directly into aluminium. The ultra-strong construction of the premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum front middle shaft holder provides very long life and durability. Xray have also released a complete line of high-performance kevlar reinforced optional belts for the RX8.
Xray have released new aluminium steering blocks with 5° kingpin for the XB808. CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium, they are then hard coated for extra durability and long life. The new 5 degrees of inclination increases in-corner steering and is recommended for technical tracks where in corner steering is needed. These new steering blocks are 1mm narrower which also helps increase the steering. Using the standard wheel hexes the offset is -1mm compared to old steering blocks with standard wheel hexes. Ultra-strong construction provides very long life and durability in even the most extreme racing conditions. Includes composite bushings to secure ball-bearings in both sides of the steering block, allowing perfect fitment and smooth operation to ultimately impart much higher lifetime compared to bearings installed directly into aluminium steering blocks.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
To compliment the new carbon front body post mount released this morning for the RX8, Xray have have produced these aluminium front body posts. CNC-machined from premium lightweight Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium they work with both the composite and optional graphite plate. Sold in a set of 2.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
The new parts for the RX8 keep coming, with Xray releasing this graphite front body post mounting plate. Tough, strong and lightweight, it is made from thick CNC-machined top-grade graphite.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
