The crew at Xray are keeping themselves very busy lately, together with the release of their 2021 cars they have also just dropped the news that they will be entering the short course market with what they are calling the SCX. Not a big stretch to adapt their new XT2 2wd truck, we have no details as of yet but we can of course expect detailed information soon.
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For those Xray drivers that want to continue to use their RC Maker options on their T4’21, the Australian company has produced an updated Slimflex chassis and top deck. With the T4’21 seeing only some slight adjustments to the design, the chassis and top decks feature only minor adjustments from the T4’20. The 2.2mm thick chassis profile remains unchanged, however they have now been able to add additional holes to the rear of the chassis to enable the use of their ‘weight shift’ adjustable chassis weights. The topdeck has also undergone minor adjustments after feedback from their team drivers and have now added an additional brace in front of the spur gear to increase the rigidity in high traction and hot conditions to provide more corner speed. If running on low to medium grip, you may want to look at removing the brace for increase flex in the front. The top deck is available in both 1.6mm and 2.0mm versions.
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MonacoRC have introduced their new black shim kit for the new Xray T4’21. This kit replaces the plastic and aluminium coloured shims supplied with the new 2021 T4 kit with these black aluminium shims. Supplied in a handy plastic box, the kit includes 3 x 0.5mm, 20 x 1.0mm and 16 x 2.0mm shims.
Source: MonacoRC [monacorc.com]
Having revealed a lot of the new for 2021 T4 in videos in recent weeks, Xray have finally released the complete details of their new touring car. With only some small updates instead of a major redesign, the new car is available in a choice of graphite, flex aluminium or solid aluminium chassis. The new chassis has been designed for the new motor mount, new T-brace and new RF suspension holders. The top deck is also new with a narrower front section that improves steering characteristics and forward traction and has a revised rear profile for improved motor clearance for spec class motors. The all-new motor mount is machined as a single piece for increased strength and features new integrated tensioner to precisely set the rear belt tension. A new T-brace is included for improved central flex characteristics and for additional control. New bulkheads with improved rear arm clearance when using the high roll centre positions are supplied as are the new RF suspension holders with centering pins for more accurate and consistent rear toe-in setting. In the transmission, steel outdrives are used for the solid axle for improved durability and the 52mm ECS drive shafts are also included for increased stability and cornering speed.
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Introducing the new BC-T4WC V2 digital servo from BR1, brand of multiple World Champion Bruno Coelho. Created for all Xray T4 drivers that are looking for maximum performance, this V2 servo is the follow up to the innovative BC-T4WC servo released last year. The BC-T4WC V2 was developed together with numerous professional drivers, to achieve the best possible performance. The aluminium case makes it ultra precise and sleek looking, while the unique interchangeable mount allows the servo to be used either in an optional front, or standard rearward mounting position. Another exclusive feature is the optional 5 gram brass weight that can be incorporated into the mount, to optimise the balance of the chassis.
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Based on the ultra-successful X12 platform, Xray presents the all-new X12. Incorporating the latest improvements and refinements gathered by the team, race-proven in high-competition races around the world, and ready out-of-the-box to take you to the Winners’ Circle. The X12’21 is offered in two versions again this year, whether on low to medium-grip tracks which are typical in Europe, or on super-high grip tracks which are typical in the US, there is an X12 to fit each occasion. This completely new platform has 90% new components with the main focus on improvement of durability, stability and traction. A tweak free design, there is a new rear centre pivot mounting system, bulkheads, pod plates & redesigned front suspension.
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New from Factory Pro RC, is their MR conversion kit for the Xray T4 2020. The main aim of the conversion is to change the position of the motor, moving it further to the rear, to give the car better traction and improved acceleration. The ‘Scythe’ style upper deck wraps around one side of the central spur gear making it very easy to remove and features a front & rear hole to mount a post to adjust the chassis flex. The kit includes the chassis, top deck, two new belts and lower belt tensioner for the rear belt.
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Xray have released the full details on their new XB2 2021 1/10th 2wd buggy. This latest iteration puts a focus on the front of the car, with particular attention paid to the steering system. Improved steering system geometry makes the car more predictable, easier to drive and faster in high speed corners, while new steering parts include new steering arms, new Ackermann plate, new servo link, and a new offset servo horn. The XB2 now includes 3-slot graphite steering block extension for improved steering in slower corners and more corner speed in high speed sections. New front and rear shock towers with denser upper shock mounting positions provide ultrafine set-up adjustments and longer front shock shafts and shock bodies maintain proper down travel with the new shock tower. The configuration is now unified for both Carpet and Dirt editions for all track conditions. Other new items include new front roll centre holder with a wider mounting position to reduce diving effect in high speed corners and integrated anti-roll bar mount, all-new Gamma 2C body and Tec wing in the XB2C’21 for improved rotation in corners and better stability at high speeds, or all-new Gamma 2D body and Rank wing in the XB2D’21 for maximised overall grip and rear stability.
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