VP Pro have introduced a full line-up of option parts for the Xray NT1 200mm chassis. Positioned under the Pro-Cision name, the options include titanium CVD axles & pivot balls, aluminium rear anti-roll bar set, wheel adaptors and shaft spacers as well as new front anti-roll bars and a hard coated alu brake disc. Expect more products for the on road market in the near future.
Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]
New for the Xray XB808 buggy is the unique Active Differential which is a high-performance, adjustable front gear differential that vastly improves the buggy’s speed and handling characteristics. The special design of the internal components, using different angled segments, allows the diff gears to engage on-power to increase the forward traction and stability to the buggy, making it faster and easier to drive. While this is a performance option for serious racers who want to gain an edge, it is also of great benefit to any level of driver that wants to a more predictable and easy-to-drive car in any racing conditions.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Now released, the new Xray XII may at first glance seem like a simple and traditional design, but that’s where the similarities end. The XII claims to achieve a state of perfection by focusing on well thought-out refinements to create a car that is easy to drive, work on, and adjust. Top-quality materials such as self-developed composite mixtures, Hudy Spring Steel, premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum and highest-grade graphite are the signature of Xray and the XII has them in abundance. Designed using sophisticated CAD tools, and manufactured using the world’s best machining and molding machinery, the XII achieves a level of quality in all details that is second to none.
Full details on the new XII can be found here.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
The 24th installment in the Xray column from Xray owner and chief designer Juraj Hudy is now online. In this months column, Juraj talks about his trip to the 1/8th scale World Championships in Charlotte NC.
My realistic expectation was to get 1 car into the final and if we had good racing luck we might even have good chances of getting onto the podium. But at the same time I was realistic and knew that no matter how good your drivers were or how great your cars were, there were dozens of other factors out of your control which could and would influence the result; no matter how well prepared and good you are, you still need good luck.
Read the full column here.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
The same concept as the previously available 50mm versions, Xray have released the new 52mm ECS drive shaft, designed with high-level racing in mind. These drive shafts were developed to decrease front wheel vibration when racing with a solid front axle, thus providing a much smoother and quieter ride and increasing steering. The drive shaft equalizes the speed between the drive shaft and the wheel, with a unique 2-piece joint between the axle and the wheel, the same extreme wheel turning angle is divided into two shallower angles without joint binding.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Xray have confirmed that front running French driver Jérôme Ezazian, one of the top 10 drivers of the French Championship since 2002, is joining their team for the 2009 racing season. A former winner of the GP Montpellier & GP Pierrefeu, Jérôme will use RB engines to power his XB808 next season.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Xray have announced the release of the all-new T2R Pro touring car, which represents the latest evolution of the super-successful Raycer concept – luxury at an affordable price. This new kit is based on the award-winning T2 electric touring car platform, a car that has ‘raised the bar in engineering, design, and performance and has won the hearts of racers worldwide along with an exceptional amount of titles and awards’. Expect a pre Christmas release.
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Young Italian buggy racer Riccardo Perin, has confirmed that he is rejoining the Xray team for 2009. Perin, who previously drove for Xray in 2007, raced for Mugen Seiki this year making the European Championship main event in Crete, eventually placing 12th after some problems in the final. Riccardo also confirmed that he will be continuing with Novarossi to power his XB808.
Source: Modellismo RC [modellismorc.net]
