Xray now offers lightweight CNC-machined diff outdrive adapters, made from tough Hudy Spring Steel, for serious racers who are conscious of weight savings. Available for both the front and rear differentials, the shafts are precision ground and polished for smooth operation, and have been strategically machined to be lighter than the standard versions, a weight saving of 25% on the front and 20% on the rear.
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.
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Xray release this tweak-free servo mount plate for their XII that eliminates chassis tweak caused by improper servo mounting. The mount plate is centrally mounted along the chassis centre line while the servo is mounted independently on aluminum stands on the graphite servo mount plate. This design ensures that the servo is mounted independently of the chassis and will not produce any unwanted chassis tweak. Available for mid size servos and separately for micro size servos.
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Xray have released new Active Diff segments, which are CNC-machined from very tough steel and have very precisely-machined “V” ramp grooves with 120° angle for easy disengagement adjustment. The segment is hardened to ensure long life and durability and the segments are laser engraved for easy recognition. The 120° segments give more immediate response both on and off power. On-power the diff becomes very hard immediately (no delay), while off-power the diff becomes free immediately (no delay). Sold in a set of 2, they are ideally suited for use on slippery and/or flat tracks.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
More new items from Xray who have released this set of LiPo balancing chassis weights. Due to the light weight of LiPo batteries, your car may not be perfectly balanced and so these new weights are developed to help balance the left and right sides of the car. The weights are situated in the center of the chassis to keep the weight in the center of the car for better reaction and roll. Batteries are moved outward so they can be more easily inserted and aluminium holders prevent batteries from coming out. Suitable for the T2’008, T2’009 and T2R PRO 6-cell chassis only.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
New from Hong Kong based Zeppin Racing are these handy weight balancers for the Xray T2 when using LiPo batteries. Made from brass, each weight is 15 grams and the racer can add or remove a balancer for positioning the weight differently. A super thin design, when in position they only protrude 0.5mm above the chassis, and do not affect the chassis twisting characteristic unlike large and long brass trays. Each package comes with 6 pcs total 90grams.
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RC America/Xray have announced that Venezuela driver Gianni Giorgio has joined their team. Gianni will be running the Xray NT1 for the 2009 season in Venezuela and America and they will be looking forward to great race results and great team support from Gianni who has been racing for many years. Gianni’s first race out with the NTI saw him win and break the track record in Venezuela. Gianni had the following to say about the deal:
I would like to thank R/C America and Xray for the opportunity they have given me to run the NT1 for the 2009 season and hope to help improve and promote the Xray/ MaxPower/Jaco to the best that I can, thank you ( Ralph Burch Jr. / Massimo Fantini / Jack Rimer).
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
New from Xray is this optional CNC-machined 4-cell chassis for the XII made from 2.5mm high-grade graphite material with a specially-designed compound for carpet racing and asphalt racing. The chassis layout is optimally designed to provide proper stiffness for excellent handling, while being flexible enough to generate good grip and traction. This thicker and therefore harder chassis is best used in higher-traction conditions and should be used with the 2.5mm rear pod lower plate.
Click here to see the rear pod lower plate
