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October 14, 2019

Zero Tribe T4 Mid aluminium chassis conversion kit

Zero Tribe have announced the soon release of their popular Xray T4 Mid chassis conversion kit in a limited edition aluminium chassis variant. Based on the proven carbon fibre kit the alloy set will include a newly developed medium flex aluminium main chassis as well as a narrow-type 2.0mm carbon fibre upper deck. The conversion is best used in high to very high-bite track conditions and it is usable with the 2017 to 2019 variants of the Xray T4 touring car. The alloy chassis will also become available separately for those who already own the carbon fibre kit.

Source: Zero Tribe [zerotribejapan.com]

October 5, 2019

Avid X12 titanium ballstud kingpins

Coming from Avid and made for the Xray X12 series of 1/12th scale pan cars are new titanium ballstud kingpins. The parts, the brainchild of Jason Cheng, are made out of titanium and allow for new style front end setup on the Xray 12th scale. This conversion comes with two 0.5mm and 1.0mm roll centre shims and two e-clips but racer will need to tap their car’s steering block to handle the M4 thread and purchase two additional Xray 4.2mm ball cups (372662). The shim set is also available separately.

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October 4, 2019

Xtreme Racing T4 alloy rear hub upper block support

Xtreme Racing have introduced their new aluminium rear hub upper block support for the Xray T4 line of touring cars. Machined from high-quality material and coming black anodised for wear, the blocks tie both the inner and outer camber link ball stud holes together which results in greater durability when crashing or touching hard track barriers. In addition the blocks act as ball stud spacer with a 4mm height setting.

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September 30, 2019

RC-Project XB8 titanium shock standoffs

RC-Project from Italy have introduced their new titanium shock standoffs for the Xray XB8 series of vehicles. Machined from high-quality 6Al4V titanium and featuring rolled threads for increased precision and stability, the standoffs are available as front -1/0mm and rear +3/0mm variant, allowing to fine-tune the shock angle according to the suspension’s caster and anti-squat settings which results in less stress on the damper’s piston, piston rod and body and therefore creates an overall smoother shock action with reduced internal wear. The front and rear standoffs are available separately and they come as pairs including shims to adjust the shock angle.

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September 30, 2019

T-Works XB4 stainless steel chassis protector

Coming from T-Works and made for Xray’s popular XB4 buggy is a rear stainless steel chassis protector. Machined from high-quality material the skid plate will provide protection when running on highly abrasive surfaces or on track with large jumps as it prevents the rear of the chassis from becoming overly scratched or damaged. The skid plate is a direct fit, using the original rear transmission case screws, and it comes in a set of two.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

September 27, 2019

Wallie Builds carbon fibre chassis side guards

Wallie Builds have announced the release of new carbon fibre chassis side guards for HB Racing, TLR and Xray 1/8th off-road kits. Moulded from high-quality carbon fibre the side guards will both looking good while protecting the chassis in long mains. The side guards are available for the HB Racing D819, E819 and D817T as well as the TLR 8ight-X and the Xray XB8’19, XB8E’19 and XT8.

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September 27, 2019

WellRC Racing body cut template & starter box plate

A new brand is coming out of SoCal, WellRC Racing by nitro guru Walter Diaz. The first products are body cut templates and starter box plates. Starting with the WellCut templates, they were designed to take the hassle out of mounting ProtoForm R18, R19 and P909 bodies. They are placed on top of the body and accurately trace the cut lines for engine, air filter, fuel tank, roll bar, top end needle, and rear body post holes. Made from high quality ABS plastic for long life, the templates are available for Mugen, Serpent and Xray cars.

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September 25, 2019

Xray T4 2020 electric touring car – Coming soon

Xray have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming all-new T4 2020 electric touring car kit. According to Xray the car will be a complete redesign with spy shots of prototype cars suggesting a move to the now-popular mid motor/mid spur gear design and possibly also newly designed, longer A-arms. Full details will become available in time for the release.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]