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July 28, 2023

Xray XB8 3BB Lightweight Clutch Bell 14T

New for its XB8/XT8 1:8 Offroad chassis, Xray has released this 14-tooth clutch bell made from HUDY Spring Steel which is strategically lightened without sacrificing strength or durability to reduce rotating mass. The 3x ball-bearing design was developed for more precise and wobble-free operation. Less play of the clutch bell increases performance and provides much longer lifespan for bearings and clutch bell. The Lightweight design with machined openings helps to reduce heat build-up in the clutch. It fits only the 4-shoe clutch.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 28, 2023

Xray GTX 2-Speed Gear Alu Carrier

Xray has a new tighter 2nd-gear carrier (drum) for the 2-speed on their GTX 1:8 GT Chassis. CNC-machined from high-quality Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium, the carrier is redesigned to improve the shifting consistency and allows for super-smooth power transfer and acceleration and provides better forward traction.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 27, 2023

Xray GTXE Battery Box Battery with Cooling holes

New from Xray for its GTXE 1:8 Electric GT chassis is this battery box with cooling holes for saddle pack batteries. The Tweak-free split battery box accommodates both standard and short battery packs having the added ability to move front/back for additional weight balance adjustment. The battery box fits GTXE’22 onwards.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 17, 2023

Branson retains British title with Halifax win

Xray’s Kyle Branson has successfully defended his British Electric Touring Car Championship title with victory in tricky conditions at the third round in Halifax. Kicking off his title defence with victory the opening round of 5 in May, Branson made it three in a row although this time he would not start from the TQ. Some mistakes in qualifying meant he lined up P2 behind Xray team-mate Harley Eldridge. In the finals however Branson would win A1 and 2 to wrap up the overall win ahead of Yokomo’s Alex Thurston and Schumacher’s Zak Smith, the result putting the title beyond reach of Branson’s rivals. The newly crowned back to back BRCA Champion will travel to the Cotswold track for the penultimate round next month.

Image: Kyle Branson [facebook.com]

July 13, 2023

Gotzl crowned double Czech 1:8 Buggy Champion

Team Xray’s Max Gotzl claimed yet another national title in his native Czech Republic with a double victory in Terezin last weekend. Having won nitro and finished second in eBuggy to Martin Bayer at the season opener in Kolin at the start of June, Gotzl pulled of the perfect weekend at Round 2 claiming the TQ and win in both classes. Securing the eBuggy win over the Sworkz of Dominik Vlasek and Serpent of Jan Domansky, in nitro he took his FX Engines powered XB8 to victory over the Kyosho pairing of Jan Hujer and Jan Horacek, Hujer claiming runner-up in the final championship standings.

Image: Team Xray Czech [Facebook]

July 12, 2023

Xray XB4 Alu Monoblock Servo Holder

Xray has added this Alu Monoblock Servo Holder to the options list for its XB4 and XT4 1:10 Offroad chassis. Machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and black anodised, it provides a stiffer and flex free servo mounting. The holder is mounted only with 2 screws in centre of car which ensures equal left-to-right flex. The ultra-strong construction ensures long lifespan and durability.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 10, 2023

Hagberg wins Portuguese Nationals Rd3

As a nice warm-up to the Swedish Nationals next weekend, Alexander Hagberg took victory at the 3rd round of the Portuguese National Championships in Coimbra over the weekend. The Swede, who resides in Portugal, topped all four qualifiers to secure the TQ ahead Antonino Mangiaracina and José Pereira. In the finals, the factory Xray driver secured the win in Sunday’s hot conditions, in contrast to Saturday wet track, ahead of the similar X4 of Pereira with Silva Samuel completing the podium driving a Mugen. In 13.5T, Hugo Miguel took his Mugen to both the TQ and win. Rúben Francisco driving an Awesomatix finished second with Miguel Costa’s Xray completing the Top 3.

Image: Alexander Hagberg [Facebook]

July 10, 2023

Xray GTX8’23 Hard Coated 14/19T Alu Pinion Gear

Xray has release a hard coated 14/19T Alu Pinion Gear intended for use on its GTX8 ’23 1:8 GT Onroad chassis. The high-strength separate one-piece 2-gear 14/19T pinion gear module is machined from tough 7075 T6 aluminium and specially hard coated for superior strength, light weight, and high durability. Created on a special gear machine, all pinions feature ultra-precise tooth shaping and ultra-true running for vibration-free operation. Fine internal threading allows easy installation. Each pinion is fine etched with the tooth number for quick & easy identification.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]