Samix have introduced new front balance weights for the Xray t4’19 touring car. Available in 5g, 10g or 15g variants the weights are designed to add weight to the front part of the chassis, reducing oversteering and making for a more controlled ride in certain track conditions. The weighs are designed exclusively for the use with Samix’s own #T4-19-1001s carbon fibre and #T4-19-7001s aluminium chassis and they come black anodised and with etched markings.
Coming from Xray is a new hard 2.5mm graphite main chassis plate for the X1’19 formula car. Machined from a harder carbon fibre material and being 2.5mm thick the chassis is meant to increase stability while eliminating oversteering, creating a car that is easier to drive in high to very high bite conditions. Due to its torsional rigidity and the narrow front end, the chassis also helps to eliminate the scrub effect during high speed cornering.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Xray have a announced the soon release of their XB8E 2019 specification 1/8th E-Buggy kit. As usual no official details are available prior to the full introduction but all information and details are expected to surface very soon.
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T-Works have introduced an adjustable battery holder set for the Xray T4 touring cars. The set consists of machined L-shaped carbon fibre battery locators as well as brass and aluminium stoppers that incorporate a lash to route battery tape above the chassis, rather than having to run it underneath the main plate. The result is more reliable and secure battery mounting while giving the ability to easily add weight, when running the brass battery stops, if needed. The set also includes easy to adjust backstops that locate the battery pack, allowing to shift it forth and back slightly. The set includes all needed hardware and it fits the 2017 to 2019 variants of the the T4.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Corner Speed RC and MonacoRC have introduced the EU limited edition turnbuckle tool that will fit Xray T4’15 to ’19 as well as Yokomo BD8’18 and BD9 kits. Base on the very popular previous variant, the new tool features a laser engraved logo for professional looks. Two marking letters – X and Y – representing Xray and Yokomo have also been added, making it easier to identify the two different ball cup holder slots. Every single tool has been manually matched for the smoothest operation. Even more special, MonacoRC will offer a limited free custom name engraving service for the first buyers.
Xray have announced the signing of US top driver, Jake Mayo to the RC America and Xray factory team. The former long-time Team Associated pilot will campaign Xray’s 1/10th and 1/8th off-road platforms at high-class events such as the Off-road Reedy Race of Champions, the Dirt Nitro Challenge, Surf City Classic, Top Gun Shootout and the ROAR Nationals. The multi-time Reedy Outdoor Off-road and JBRL Champion had the following to say:
I’m very excited to represent RC America and Xray in 2019. I look forward to working with the whole team and learning the new cars. Huge thanks to Gord Tessmann and everyone at RC America/Xray for the opportunity. Can’t wait to get the cars on the track!
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Zero Tribe from Japan have introduced new flex type shock stays for the Xray T4 2019 and 2018 cars. They are machined from Japanese high-quality carbon fibre and their updated shape provides increased grip and stability when running in high-grip track conditions. The shock stays utilise the standard kit geometry and they are available separately for the front and rear.
Coming from RC-Cox and made for Xray’s T4 series of touring cars is an aluminium bumper post set. The CNC-machined and orange anodised parts will replace the standard composite items, making for increased durability and stability while adding a splash of colour. Included in the set are two posts an a pair of bushings.
