Xray have released this stronger rear shock tower for T2 & T2’007 which has been CNC-machined from premium extra thick 3.5mm graphite. A direct replacement for the standard versions, this new tower will minimize breakage and is a great option part for any drivers who want to have a safe drive.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Xray have a report on their site from the 2007 Russian Off-road Nationals held recently in Moscow. In qualifying it was Xray driver Artem Lopukhin that took the TQ spot ahead of Mikhail Diachenko in 2nd and Robert Karlinjsh in 3rd. The 45 minute final saw Lopukhin carry forward his great form from qualifying to take the win in front of team mate Iliay Korobkov in 2nd with Robert Karlinjsh ending the race in 3rd.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Xray have released these new height-adjustable body posts for their T2 and NT1 chassis’. For serious racers who focus on small details, body height plays a very important role in the performance of the car and to accommodate this ultra-fine body height tuning was developed by the Xray R&D team. The body posts are a direct replacement for the standard versions, while the body holders themselves have the elevated mounting. +1mm and +2mm, which makes body height adjustment very easy. The new body-height adjustable body posts are available separately in a pair of front and rear, allowing for independent front and rear body height adjustments.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
KM Racing have contacted us to show use their latest new products, these new bearing sets for the Xray NT1. Available in steel and ceramic ball versions, they features rubber seals on both sides of the bearings and have lubricant and anti rusting oil pre applied. Sold in packs of 12 the bearings are size 10x16x4mm.
Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]
New from Xray, and the result of extensive testing and racing experience, are these optional racing shock springs for the NT1 200mm. Designed and precision-crafted to have a unique spring characteristic, these new spring sets give you an optimum range of choices to fine tune your car. Each set of front springs (shorter) is individually measured, controlled, inspected and matched to provide equal damping characteristics.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Xray have a report on their site from the recently held ROAR Region 9 Off Road Championships hosted by Mike’s Hobbies and Gulf Coast Raceway. Qualifying saw the buggy TQ go to Team Losi driver Dave Mangelsdorf while in the truggy class it was again Dave Mangelsdorf that took the TQ. The Expert truggy A-main saw Branham and Mangelsdorf battling together for the first 10 minutes waiting for one or the other to make a mistake and eventually Mangelsdorf did. Branham eventually ran away with the lead to win by a lap with Mangelsdorf finishing 2nd and Jimmy Matsler in 3rd. The Expert buggy A-main saw Jason Branham crash early in the main which dropped him to the back of the pack letting Dave Mangelsdorf and David Joor to run away with the lead. After the 9 min. mark Mangelsdorf and Joor were lapping Branham as he was struggling to get back on pace. Once Branham broke away from the back of the pack and moved up through the field and got his lap back and was once again on pace and was catching the leaders in a hurry. With 5 mins to go Branham caught Mangelsdorf and passed him to take the win.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Xray have released more decal sets for their off road cars with the release of these rather funky looking wheel decals for the XT8 truggy. These full-colour graphic sets for XT8 dish wheels makes a bright, bold visual statement, setting your car apart from the crowd. Made from tough, self-adhesive vinyl for easy application and long wear, the stickers are die-cut so you just have to peel off the sticker and apply to the wheels. Available in various luminous colors.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Xray have released this set of two XCA-clutch pinion gear tools to help install and remove pinon gears to and from the XCA clutchbell. The tools are moulded from a special composite mixture which ensures very high durability and very precise fitting to the pinions. The pinion gear tool is specially designed to fit the NT1 pinion gears which have very specific and unique teeth profile and design. The tools fit all NT1 pinion gears, both 1st gears – 15, 16, 17, 18T and 2nd gears – 20, 21, 22, 23T.
Source: Pit Work [pitwork.co.kr]
