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February 23, 2011

Xray re-sign Eric Dankel for 2 more years

Xray have announced the re-signing of German driver Eric Dankel. A three-time German National Champion, Eric is a very versatile all round driver, winning those titles in both electric and gas sedan. Eric had this to say:

I am proud to race another two years for Xray. People at Xray working really hard and I am looking forward to another great and succesful two years. I would like to thank Xray and also SMI for their trust and support.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 23, 2011

Xray XB808 2.3 & 2.5mm rear ARB wires

Adding to the list of rear anti-roll bar wires of different thickness already available for fine-tuning the setup of your XB808, Xray have released a 2.3mm and 2.5mm version. These anti-roll bars are manually manufactured in-house from premium heat-treated spring steel wire using precision bending machines that ensure equal side angles. Manually measured, selected, and straightened to eliminate all tweak.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 20, 2011

Jason Branham continues with Xray

Some more driver news from Xray who have announced the re-signing of Jason Branham. Last year’s RC Pro Buggy National Champion had this to say about the contract renewal:

For the past 5 years RCAmerica and Xray have given me unbelievable support along with the best equipment possible in order to help me achieve great success. I have decided to re-sign with Xray/RCAmerica for 2011 and I will be working very hard to to help improve Xray’s success on the track. I would like to thank Xray and RCAmerica for all they have done for me, for allowing me to represent such a great company and I can’t wait to get started in 2011.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 18, 2011

Xray extend deal with Josh Wheeler

Xray have announced the re-signing of front running US racer Josh Wheeler. Josh, who was the highest placed Xray at the World Championship in Pattaya, qualifying in 16th place, had this to say about the deal:

I look forward to another great year with Xray! I am constantly impressed by the knowledge and desire to win by everyone involved. I am privileged to be a part of their program and look forward to representing them at the races. I would like to thank the whole Hudy family for all the support and giving me a chance to race another season with Xray.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 16, 2011

Teemu Leino re-signs with Team Xray

Following on from yesterday’s driver announcement from Xray, the Slovakian company have also confirmed that Teemu Leino will stay on their team through to the end of 2011. The Finnish driver had this to say:

Since the end of 2006 I have been racing with Xray products and will continue race them during the 2011 season. I have been happy with the quality of the Xray products and support what they have given me. Non-stop R&D work makes the Xray cars to be in top performance all the time in all categories. I would like to thank all the people at the factory and hopefully we see you soon at the races.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 15, 2011

Xray extends deal with Alexander Hagberg

Xray have announced the re-signing of Swedish racer Alexander Hagberg. Signing a new 2 year contract, the 2 time European Championship runner up will continue his focus on the electric touring and gas on road classes for Xray. Here is what Alex had to say:

I have been racing for Team Xray since the start of my international racing career and have decided to continue with Xray for the next two years. Over the years we have developed a strong relationship which has helped me develop as a driver both on and off the track, and achieve some great results. I am looking forward to new challenges with Team Xray in 2011 and 2012!

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 10, 2011

Xray Multi-Diff T3 LiPo

The new version of the Multi-Diff from Xray, called the Multi-Diff T3 LiPo has 3 different settings, standard one-way, solid one-way and solid axle. The lightweight one-way outdrives are manufactured from Hudy Spring Steel and have a hex-slot machined at each end, into which a lightweight machined steel hex-style locking axle can be inserted into both outdrives to lock them together. This allows the creation of a solid one-way, meaning that both outdrives turn freely together as a one-way (at the same time), thus creating a solid one-way off-power. To create a full-time solid axle, a strong steel pin is inserted through aligned holes in the main aluminum body of the Multi-Diff and the steel locking axle. This locks the outdrives completely, creating a full-time solid axle. Includes factory-pressed (non-replaceable) high-quality German one-way bearings, hand-ground for maximum running precision and strength.

View more images of the Multi Diff here

February 3, 2011

Toy Fair 2011 – Xray

Xray have a larger booth this year to accommodate their growing range of products the featured one being their all new 1/8th scale on road chassis. As told in their previous column and as you saw in the previous story to this one, the RX8 is a pretty standard affair for a car in this class with its only stand out feature being the legendary Xray quality. Using Hudy spring steel for the drive train and front oneway it also carries over some parts from its World Champion brother, the NT1, with the shock absorbers and receiver box the same. Its a very nice looking car too, in all black, and from all accounts it goes really well on the track too.

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