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XRAY XB8E’26 All-new Options:
- Redesigned motor mount with new interface & elevated stiffness
- New chassis plate up to date to decrease the battery pack, rear C-holder place & transfer the battery mounts nearer to the centerline
- New aspect guards designed to permit decrease battery mounting
- New battery holders enabling decrease battery placement
- Up to date rear brace holder permitting battery mounts to shift nearer to the centerline
- New break up motor mount for improved service entry for heart differential
- New heart differential high deck tailored to the up to date motor mount
- New C-suspension holder with decrease positions & up to date geometry for elevated traction
- New motor mount holder matched to the motor mount redesign
- New HUDY rear wing delivers elevated downforce & stability
- New rear wing mount with bigger contact floor for the wing
- Strengthened electronics field for improved sturdiness
- New carbon servo high deck for sharper & extra constant steering response
- New servo screws with built-in washers for simpler set up
- New aspect guard screws with built-in washer for simpler set up
- New battery Velcro straps for stronger & safer battery retention
- New graphite ball joints for suspension hyperlinks scale back friction & preserve free motion in all situations
- New graphite anti-roll bar ball joints scale back friction & preserve free motion in all situations
Legend.
XRAY has been a driving drive within the 1/8 off-road automobile racing scene for the reason that launch of the primary XB8E. Steady growth and evolution of the XRAY product line has led to ever-increasing efficiency. The craftsmanship, sturdiness, and efficiency of XRAY kits have turn into legendary. Be a part of the household, stay the heritage.
European Champions.
The XRAY XB8E platform displayed its unimaginable efficiency benefit by profitable the European Championships.
Made in Europe.
Designed, developed, and totally manufactured in-house on the XRAY manufacturing facility in Slovakia, Europe, utilizing probably the most high-tech German & Swiss machines and premium European supplies, crafted with XRAY’s legendary consideration to element by our inventive manufacturing specialists. The XB8E is really a masterpiece.
Perfection.
Designed in digital actuality utilizing the world’s most refined CAD instruments, and manufactured utilizing the world’s finest machining and molding equipment, the XB8E achieves a degree of perfection in all particulars that’s second to none.
Extra Efficiency Similar Worth.
For the final 4 years, all XRAY kits — together with the XB4 equipment — and all spare components have stored the identical value, a uncommon promise in right this moment’s market.
Our focus is straightforward: ship the very best efficiency and high quality with out elevating prices for our racers.
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Chassis.
The chassis plate is totally up to date to decrease the battery pack, scale back the rear C-holder place, and transfer the battery mounts nearer to the centerline.
These modifications enhance general weight distribution, scale back CG, and improve stability and dealing with in all observe situations.
Facet Guards.
The aspect guards are utterly redesigned to permit the battery pack to take a seat decrease, enhancing weight steadiness and reducing the general heart of gravity.
The up to date form supplies extra clearance for the brand new battery trays whereas sustaining exact chassis match and wonderful filth sealing.
Battery Holder.
The battery holders are redesigned to permit the battery pack to take a seat decrease, considerably lowering the middle of gravity and enhancing stability, traction, and general dealing with efficiency.
The brand new compact battery circumstances present extra clearance for the lowered mounting place and embody new Velcro straps for stronger and safer battery retention, particularly on tough tracks.
Rear Brace Holder.
The rear brace holder contains a new cutout that permits the middle rear brace to be positioned nearer to the middle of the automobile.
Motor Mount.
The motor mount is totally redesigned to enhance service entry, power, and drivetrain assist.
The brand new break up motor mount permits simpler entry to the middle differential, simplifying upkeep and setup modifications with out disturbing surrounding parts.
Heart Diff Prime Deck.
The brand new heart differential high deck is totally tailored to the up to date motor mount, offering improved drivetrain alignment, larger stiffness, and extra constant efficiency below load.
Suspension Holders.
The C-suspension holder options decrease mounting positions and up to date geometry to generate elevated traction and improved stability, particularly in low- to medium-grip situations.
Wing Holder.
The rear wing mount contains a new enlarged contact space the place the wing is connected, offering a considerably stronger and safer connection.
Strike Wing.
The all-new HUDY® 1/8 Off-Highway Strike Wing delivers most stability and improved dealing with because of its fashionable, ultra-low-profile design with enlarged aspect dams.
Electronics Plate.
The electronics plate contains a one-piece design that integrates the up to date ESC plate and a completely coated receiver field.
Servo Holder
To enhance reliability, the carbon servo holder has a brand new bolstered design. The servo holder is designed at the side of the brand new receiver field and ESC plate.
Ball Joints.
All-new composite ball joints created from a particular graphite-reinforced materials.
These new ball joints considerably scale back friction and guarantee clean, free motion of the linkage in all situations — even on dusty or abrasive tracks.
Some info proven under might embody particulars from earlier kits, and it could differ barely from present equipment specs.
Shock Towers.
New Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum shock towers characteristic lowered shock mounting positions for each the entrance and rear suspension. The decrease mounting positions enhance the general stability of the automobile throughout all surfaces, in addition to assist enhance cornering speeds. By rigorously deciding on the brand new tower geometry, the one row of shock mounting positions simplifies the set-up course of to optimize efficiency for any observe situation.
Shocks.
The brand new XB8E shock our bodies and shock shafts have been shortened to match the brand new lowered shock towers and lowered mounting geometry, whereas sustaining correct suspension journey.
The shorter XB8E shocks carry over multi-adjustable 3-in-1 shock caps with 4 bleed holes with 3 completely different seal decisions – ribbed membrane, cell membrane, or O-ring. The shorter shocks characteristic 3 completely different meeting alternate options – emulsion / rebound / zero rebound, with each appropriate for various observe situations.
Shock Cap 3-in-1.
3-in-1 shock caps enable meeting in 3 completely different configurations – emulsion / rebound / zero rebound, every appropriate for various observe situations.
Composite Cable Holders.
The all-new composite cable holders present clear cable administration, limiting the danger of cables getting caught in gears or unplugging the battery connectors. As soon as assembled, the cable holders enhance the general look and cleanliness of the battery and motor wires.
Diff Bulkheads.
The brand new entrance & rear gearbox entrance circumstances have been modified with provisions for the anti-roll bar centering collars. The brand new anti-roll bar collars reduce undesirable motion and enhance the precision of the anti-roll bar performance.
Anti-Roll Bars.
To extend general traction in all observe situations, the entrance anti-roll bars used are 2.2mm and the rears to 2.4mm.
Anti-roll bars, manufactured from spring metal materials, are simply mounted to entrance & rear diff circumstances with straightforward adjustment utilizing the adjustable linkages.
Anti-roll bar wires of various thicknesses are optionally obtainable for fine-tuning.
Steering Block.
Steering blocks characteristic all-new steering geometry because of all-new 3 dots carbon steering plates. The brand new geometry helps to enhance stability and cornering velocity and options additionally elevated Ackermann, with the skin wheel turning much less, which yields improved drivability and lowered lap instances.
Ackermann.
The all-new 3 dots carbon steering plates replace Ackermann geometry, enhancing the steadiness and cornering velocity of the automobile. The brand new geometry options elevated Ackermann, with the skin wheel turning much less, which yields improved drivability and lowered lap instances.
Alu Wheel Hubs.
To enhance the out-of-the-box geometry, the XB8 now consists of each entrance & rear wheel hubs with a +1mm off-set which is probably the most favourite alternative for many of the observe situations.
Extremely-lightweight 17mm wheel hex drive hubs are CNC-machined from Swiss 7075 T6 black-coated aluminum.
The alu hex hubs are specifically machined to scale back rotating weight whereas guaranteeing wobble-free wheel mounting.
Central Diff.
A brand new smaller heart differential meeting considerably reduces rotating mass to create extra ahead drive out of the corners. The all-new composite spur gear reduces rotating mass and makes for quieter automobile operation. Lowering rotating mass improves responsiveness for higher management and dealing with, improves battery life and reduces gear working temperatures.
Gear Differential.
Each entrance and rear differentials are an identical for simpler upkeep and servicing.
The big quantity entrance and rear diffs characteristic excessive capability circumstances, robust diff pins, and enormous inner gears with extra enamel for improved differential motion, consistency and general reliability. The bigger quantity of the differential and the form of the gear enamel scale back oil overheating.
Central Drive Shaft.
Shorter rear central driveshaft matches the brief chassis dimensions.
Redesigned Bulkhead.
Strengthened entrance and rear bulkheads have been up to date for added power to make sure increased reliability and to enhance the seal between the principle bulkhead and canopy plate. The revised bearing inserts additionally characteristic improved mud resistance and stop particles from getting into the bulkhead assemblies whereas providing the precious differential peak adjustment.
Diff Peak Adjustment.
The diff peak adjustment of the semi-split bulkheads makes use of eccentric bushings to set the diff place. The diff peak has 3 completely different settings. The diff peak adjustment is a crucial tuning possibility that permits fast set-up adaption for all completely different observe situations.
The perfect place will differ relying on the observe situations and journey peak.
Diff Peak Adjustment.
Central Drive Practice.
The design of the semi-split bulkhead permits to regulate the angle of the CV joint relying on the observe situations, traction of the observe and journey peak used.
Matched Gears.
The differential crown gear and bevel drive gear characteristic specifically designed profiles of the 46T and 13T gears for a wonderfully matched engagement for smoother operation, much less drag and considerably longer lifespan.
Gear Differential.
The high-volume differentials enhance automobile management and consistency over lengthy runs and improve reliability. The differentials characteristic bigger capability circumstances and bigger inner gears with extra enamel for improved differential second. The bigger oil quantity and the form of the gear enamel scale back overheating for improved consistency. The stronger diff pin design additionally improves reliability.
Straightforward Diff Entry.
The semi-split bulkhead design and compact entrance bumper permits direct entry to the differential whereas all the suspension meeting stays mounted on the automobile.
Steering System.
The steering system consists of Ackermann plate and graphite servo saver element form to work with the semi-split bulkhead. To make sure servo saver reliability, the servo saver components are moulded from graphite materials which is extra resistant and environment friendly in dusty situations.
Entrance Higher Arms.
Entrance higher arms have extra mounting holes for the elective entrance higher arm wings. The wings enhance downforce on the entrance suspension for elevated traction and helps to maintain the buggy nostril down.
Elective wings can be found in Lexan and Carbon alternate options.
Suspension Arms.
To make sure the efficiency and reliability, the Pivot Ball suspension arms and elective C-hub suspension are molded from particular composite mixtures that may be chosen based mostly on temperature and observe situations. The inventory rear suspension arms are molded from Laborious composite combination that makes the automobile simpler to drive. The included entrance decrease and higher arms are created from our Medium composite combination. The elective entrance decrease C-hub suspension arms can be found in a number of mixtures as effectively.
Rear Uprights.
More durable rear uprights preserve stability in all observe situations. The exhausting materials additionally improves the dealing with in hotter situations and higher maintains it form for improved bump absorbing. The uprights are super-strong and have a bigger exterior 8x16x5mm ball-bearing for elevated reliability and lifespan.
Servo Saver.
The servo saver contains a conical spring that’s longer and stronger. The spring ensures extra exact steering and improved reliability.
The servo saver posts characteristic the locking system that ensures the servo saver setting won’t change whereas operating.
To make sure servo saver reliability (particularly in dusty situations), the servo saver is moulded from graphite materials which is extra resistant and environment friendly in dusty situations. The twin-arm steering system is straightforward but efficient, that includes an built-in easily-adjustable servo saver and Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum steering plate.
Ackermann is definitely adjusted by shortly & simply altering steering hyperlink mounting positions on the steering plate. Bump steer is definitely adjusted by inserting shims between the steering plate and steering linkage.
Servo Saver Prime Deck.
The highest deck options holes for the servo saver that make sure the servo saver won’t lock when overtighten and can at all times work freely.
The highest deck options an additional gap for the entrance chassis brace. When constructed utilizing the one sided battery configuration, the left mounting gap is used to forestall driveshaft collision with the chassis brace.
Matches each XB8 and XB8E.
Chassis.
The chassis options chamfered entrance edges which prevents filth pick-up when the chassis contacts the observe. The chamfered edges won’t “lower” the filth, however quite the filth will slide alongside the chamfered edges and never get caught on the entrance of the chassis.
The aspect guards have been moved 4mm rearwards to make sure that below full throttle and full steering lock the inflated tires won’t contact the aspect guards and may function freely.
Chassis Braces.
The mounting of the chassis brace to the bulkhead eliminates switch of vitality from the suspension through shock towers to make sure extra exact landings and extra off-power traction.
The included rear brace is moulded from a medium-stiff composite combination for improved flex & rigidity, and permits the mounting of elective graphite inserts to bolster the chassis brace to make it even stiffer for explicit observe situations.
Pivot Balls.
To extend the reliability and free motion of suspension even within the extraordinarily dusty situations, the pivot ball cups are moulded from a graphite materials that ensures extra free motion even when mud builds up.
To scale back weight and decrease the CG, the entrance higher pivot balls are mixed with a metal threaded half for optimum power. The aluminum ball is machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 and moreover exhausting coated for prolonged lifespan.
Turnbuckles.
To ensure most reliability, all turnbuckles are manufactured from a particular mix of HUDY Spring Metal™ which is particularly formulated for turnbuckles. The turnbuckles have a harder core, making them very effectively suited to the steering system and rear upright linkages.
Inner Diff Gears.
The 20T and 10T inner diff gears are bigger to make sure reliability and scale back diff oil overheating. The larger variety of enamel ensures extra exact fitment and engagement.
Pressed-steel differential bevel and satellite tv for pc gears are heat-treated and machined for superior precision and clean operation.
Diff Outdrives.
Up to date diff outdrives accommodate the stronger diff pins.
To scale back rotating weight, the super-lightweight diff outdrives are machined from HUDY Spring Metal™ which permits pointless materials to be eliminated to additional scale back weight with out affecting sturdiness. The interior parts of the outdrives are moreover hand-ground for optimum precision and fitment into the diff case.
All outdrives are hardened utilizing HUDY’s personal particular hardening course of for prolonged lifespan and reliability.
Wing Holder Brace.
To assist stop rear gear field breakage throughout crash impacts, the rear wing building options wing holder brace that transfers crash influence vitality from the wing and shock tower to the chassis the place it’s centrally resolved.
The wing holder brace consists of an built-in physique publish as effectively.
Shock Springs.
The XB8E consists of the 4-dot entrance shock springs for stability. XRAY shock springs are manually measured, chosen and matched into pairs to ensure exactly equal size and damping traits.
Shock Pistons.
Extremely-precise shock pistons characteristic 6-, 8- and 10-hole choices. The large-bore pistons are molded from powerful, well-proven Delrin® materials to supply clean motion and sturdiness. The precision molding manufacturing course of ensures good piston roundness after manufacturing, in order that the pistons transfer super-smoothly contained in the shock our bodies for an identical good motion in all 4 shocks.
Silicone Oils.
HUDY Unique Silicone Oils are manufactured in Europe and every batch is laboratory examined and calibrated to make sure the best attainable consistency and high quality from batch to batch. Primarily based on the industry-standard cSt ranking, the brand new line of oils shall be straightforward to establish, alter, and really feel.
When following any set-up sheets by XRAY or XRAY staff drivers, you’ll be able to ensure that the oils you’re going to get in your automobile are precisely similar as these utilized by the manufacturing facility racing staff, thus guaranteeing very exacting set-ups and dealing with.
HUDY Chem Sequence.
XB8E “Eazy” Physique.
The “Eazy” Physique was created after vital time spent testing dozens of various alternate options till the ultimate design was chosen. The design of the physique improves the dealing with for all ability ranges, from native racers to World Champions. The “Eazy” Physique makes the XB8 extra secure at velocity and extra reactive within the corners.
The redesigned sides of the physique enhance stability at increased speeds. The spherical entrance cab and profile make the XB8 simpler to drive. A number of the redesigned down drive areas enhance the velocity of the automobile. The central fin on the roof assist management the automobile extra exactly making dealing with extra predictable. General, the “Eazy” physique is probably the most considerably improved efficiency off-road physique now we have designed.
The entrance cabin was redesigned with a wider and cab ahead design so each left and proper sides generate matching downforce even with the cut-out opening for gas tank.
The physique is totally suitable with the XB8 and XB8E platforms.
Socket Head Cup Screws.
To extend lifespan and enhance ease of servicing, socket-head cup screws are used as a substitute of standard hex screws. The socket-head cup screws are stronger and extra dependable, making it simpler to work on the automobile.
Ball-Bearings.
A full set of twenty-two high-speed ball-bearings are used all through the XB8E drivetrain.
Grease lubricated bearings are included for the pinion gears and diffs to extend reliability and lifespan, particularly in dusty situations. The remaining bearings are degreased and oiled with AeroShell® Fluid 12 to scale back drag and maximize driveline effectivity.
Graphite Grease.
The XB8 consists of premium HUDY Graphite Grease – a high-performance, advanced-technology semi-fluid lubricant which includes each excessive stress components and finely-dispersed graphite for load carrying. HUDY Graphite Grease is meant primarily for the lubrication of rotating components and loaded gears. Along with offering excellent load carrying, it’s formulated to have wonderful adhesion and resistance from “flinging off” below excessive situations. HUDY Graphite Grease reduces put on and will increase components life.
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Adjustment Prospects.
The XB8E options fully-adjustable entrance & rear suspension geometry. For fast & straightforward adjustment, we suggest utilizing set-up instruments and equipment from HUDY, the world chief of RC instruments.
The in depth and spectacular vary of adjustment potentialities consists of: Caster, Camber, Toe, Kick-up, Anti-dive, Anti-squat, Journey peak, Downstops, Observe-width, Decrease roll heart, Higher roll heart, Bump steer, Wheelbase, Ackermann, Absolutely-adjustable shocks, Adjustable entrance and rear differentials, XRAY Multi-Flex™
Chassis Stability.
The chassis design focuses on balanced weight distribution and weight switch. Centerline holes are pre-drilled for simple balancing with the HUDY Chassis Balancing Software #107880.
Instruction guide.
XRAY Instruction Manuals have turn into the {industry} commonplace; they’re merely the very best manuals you’ll ever get with an RC mannequin automobile. Whether or not you’re a first-time builder or an skilled racer, all directions are straight-forward and simple to grasp. The complete-color Instruction Handbook comprises massive 3D illustrations that present all meeting particulars within the best and most complete method.
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Proudly owning an XRAY mannequin racing automobile is an expertise unto itself. Not solely will you personal probably the most premium luxurious mannequin racing automobile on the planet, however additionally, you will turn into a member of the celebrated household of XRAY homeowners with direct assist and repair from the XRAY manufacturing facility. XRAY brings you probably the most up-to-date RC web site on the Web, with day by day racing information, and the newest product developments. You probably have any questions, issues or feedback, you’ll be able to ask the XRAY Help Group or any XRAY Manufacturing unit Group Driver on the XRAY Help Discussion board. You possibly can even add your personal set-up sheets or obtain from the hundreds of various set-up sheets obtainable from world wide on the unique XRAY Digital Set-up Sheet Database. And that’s solely the beginning of the VIP therapy you get by becoming a member of Group XRAY.
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