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XRAY RX8’26 All-new options – Half 1
- The all-new chassis design options new flex traits & lowered CG
- All-new chassis makes use of M4 screws all through, for fast and dependable meeting and upkeep
- Chassis sides and engine place have been milled down for laydown servo mounting & lowered engine place
- The rear stable axle & entrance one-way outdrives are lightened to scale back drivetrain rotational mass
- The entrance aluminum one-way axle is now exhausting coated for improved sturdiness & reliability
- CVD rear driveshafts are matched to the light-weight aluminum wheel axles and tremendous light-weight rear stable axle
- 2nd gear shaft has been strategically lightened to scale back rotating mass, and warmth handled for max lifespan
- All-new 3 ball-bearing outfitted belt tensioners improve reliability and stop belt skipping
- Piston brake system options an aluminum stand, and brake pads with particular materials, glued in-house
- New adapter for brake disc and pulley is created from a tough coated, light-weight aluminum 7075 T6 materials
- New light-weight aluminum 2nd gear drum options extra exact bearing holes
- New aluminum engine mounts are strengthened for extra dependable engine mounting
- Entrance left aluminum bulkhead options stronger M4 set screw muffler mount for extra safety
- Aluminum 2nd pace shaft stand permits for attachment of the carbon plate for the center belt tensioner
- The aluminum rear decrease arm holder now options M4 screws for extra dependable and safe set up
- The brand new carbon radio plate encompasses a distinctive flex system with two flex alternate options
- The brand new radio plate makes use of a laydown throttle servo configuration to decrease CG
- A brand new linkage system is mounted on high of the radio plate which permit the servo to be put in tremendous low on the chassis to decrease CG
- Composite holder for throttle & brake linkages makes use of metal bushings for safe attachment to the aluminium horns, for minimal play
- New aluminum radio plate holders are designed to be used along with the radio plate to enhance multi-flex features
- One-piece aluminum servo holders guarantee dependable mounting of the servo onto the radio plate
- The servo saver stand makes use of a metal washer and centering bushing to regulate entrance flex
XRAY RX8’26 All-new options – Half 2
- Entrance center shaft holder options built-in ball-bearing outfitted belt tensioners for the entrance and facet belts.
- The rear higher arm is prolonged for improved ball joint help.
- The one piece carbon downstop limiters are mounted instantly onto the entrance arm for extra exact downstop adjustment and decreased unsprung weight
- Carbon shock mounts have been redesigned to be tremendous light-weight to scale back unsprung mass
- The redesigned higher arm holder encompasses a information for the ball-bearing outfitted physique holder
- Rear physique holder is now ball-bearing outfitted for close to friction-less operation
- The carbon rear shock absorber holder options new shock positions that improves the soundness of the automobile
- The entrance carbon higher bracket is mounted to heart stand for independently shifting bumper holder that won’t deform in crashes
- Carbon steering plates are tremendous gentle and powerful to scale back unsprung mass and enhance reliability
- Tighter fitment of the aluminium anti-rollbar collars into the ball-bearings permits for extra exact operation of the anti-roll system
- Entrance and rear ball joints for anti-roll bars are improved for extra exact anti-roll bar operation
- The aluminum D-shaped clamp permits for collision-free motion of the anti-roll bar on the entrance axle
- The brand new Centax clutch design makes use of bigger ball bearings for a extra dependable clutch operation
- New extra dependable mounting of the ball-bearings contained in the clutch bell improves the axial bearing mounting
- Tremendous light-weight exhausting nickel-coated aluminium clutch bell designed for bigger ball bearings
- New aluminum, exhausting coated, first and second gears
- New clutch spring improves consistency and doesn’t deform throughout operation. The interior gap within the spring is floor for {smooth} spring operation
- All shock absorbers make the most of shorter decrease ball joints which strikes shocks nearer to the wheels, for an improved stability of the automobile
Chassis.
The all-new chassis design options new flex traits and makes use of M4 screws all through for simple & dependable meeting.
The milled-out sides of the chassis enable for a laydown servo mounting configuration for the bottom potential CG. Because of the considerably lowered general CG of the electronics, the automobile is extra dynamic with improved cornering pace.
Drive Prepare.
The entrance and rear aluminum CVD wheel axles are machined from 7075 T6 hard-coated aluminum to scale back rotating mass and enhance drivetrain effectivity. The entrance one-way axle is designed for enhanced sturdiness, and each the rear stable axle and entrance one-way axle outdrives are lightened for additional weight discount to enhance acceleration.
Steering Blocks.
The steering block extensions are machined from tremendous light-weight and powerful carbon fiber to scale back unsprung weight and enhance reliability.
The steering blocks are molded from a tough composite combination to maintain suspension geometry constant and to supply stability and accuracy.
Because of excellent molding, bearings match into the steering blocks with none additional play for max stability and steering.
Rear Shock Geometry.
The redesigned rear shock geometry options shorter shock absorbers mounted additional exterior the wheel for elevated stability, with uprights machined to permit for brand new carbon shock mounting extensions that cut back unsprung weight.
Entrance Suspension.
The entrance suspension additionally options new shock mount extensions that place the shock additional out on the arm for enhanced stability, with one-piece carbon downstop limiters mounted instantly on the entrance arm for extra exact adjustment whereas additionally lowering unsprung weight.
The redesigned entrance anti-roll bars have a brand new form for improved operation, together with improved fitment of the aluminum collars within the ball-bearings for extra exact perform and an aluminum D-shaped clamp for interference-free motion of the anti-roll bar.
Rear Higher Suspension.
Redesigned higher arm holder encompasses a information for the ball-bearing outfitted physique holder. The rear higher arms are prolonged to enhance outer ball joint management. Rear physique holder is now ball-bearing outfitted for tremendous {smooth} & friction-less operation.
Clutch.
The brand new Centax BBB clutch options bigger ball bearings with improved reliability and longevity, and their place throughout the bell permits for improved axial bearing mounting precision that improves clutch consistency.
The clutch makes use of an excellent light-weight, exhausting nickel-coated aluminum clutch bell particularly designed for these bigger bearings together with redesigned hard-coated aluminum gears that match the brand new clutch bell dimensions.
Clutch.
The tremendous light-weight exhausting nickel coated aluminium BBB clutch bell is designed for greater ball bearings.
Redesigned exhausting coated first and second alu gears match the brand new BBB clutch bell.
A brand new clutch spring improves stability & stiffness and doesn’t deform throughout operation. The outlet within the spring is floor for a {smooth} spring operation.
Belt Tensioners & Engine Mounts.
The all-new ball-bearing outfitted belt tensioners improve reliability and stop belt skipping, that includes a entrance tensioner for correct belt stress and two facet tensioners for max free operation with minimal resistance.
The entrance layshaft stand consists of an built-in ball-bearing tensioner and a carbon plate for the facet belt, whereas the redesigned aluminum stand for the 2nd pace shaft provides an attachment for the center tensioner.
The brand new aluminum engine mounts are strengthened for extra dependable engine mounting to the chassis plate.
Brake System.
The brand new piston brake system options an aluminum stand that pushes pistons by means of a hard-coated aluminum 7075 T6 brake cam mounted on ball-bearings, making use of strain to aluminum hard-coated brake pads and lining in opposition to a ventilated, light-weight metal brake disc, with the brake pads guided on hardened metal pins for {smooth} operation and created from a particular materials glued in-house for enhanced reliability, whereas the brand new light-weight aluminum adapter for the brake disc and pulley is secured with a lock washer.
Multi-Flex System.
The distinctive carbon radio plate incorporates a brand new flex system that allows fast changes between comfortable and stiff settings for fine-tuning dealing with; stiff flex is achieved by securing all rear screws, whereas comfortable flex is attained by eradicating two screws behind the gasoline tank
Radio plate permits for altering the bushings above the servo saver to alternate between a set or versatile entrance attachment, adjusting the general flex stage of the automobile, and is supported by new aluminum radio plate stands designed to boost the multi-flex system.
Servo Holders.
The brand new radio plate & one-piece alu servo holders enable for a laydown throttle servo configuration for a lowered CG.
A brand new linkage system is mounted on high of the radio plate for controlling throttle and brake linkages to permit the servo to be put in tremendous low on the chassis to scale back CG.
Linkage system consists of aluminum cam holder and makes use of metal bushings which guarantee free-play linkages operation.
Servo Saver.
The servo saver stand is redesigned and makes use of a metal washer and centering bushing to regulate entrance flex. The centering bushing is accessible in fastened or versatile different. The versatile centering bushing permits the radio plate to flex whereas fastened centering bushing removes entrance radio plate flex.
Bumper.
The entrance carbon higher brace is mounted to heart stand which permits the bumper holder to maneuver independently and won’t deform in crashes.
Bulkheads.
New entrance left aluminum bulkhead options stronger M4 set screw mounting of the muffler, for a safer and dependable mounting. The aluminum stand for 2nd pace shaft was redesigned and consists of attachment of the carbon plate for the center belt tensioner. Rear suspension holder was additionally redesigned and is mounted with M4 set screw for safe mounting.
Entrance Anti-roll Bars.
To enhance out of the field efficiency in all customary racing situations, the selection of the anti-roll bars was revised with the entrance 2.4mm and rear 2.6mm anti-roll bars and applicable roll bar bushing sizes.
The anti-roll bars have a form to match the bearing bushings. Mounting the fastened entrance anti-roll barholders with out the eccentric bushing makes the down-stops simpler to set.
Rear Anti-roll Bars.
To enhance out of the field efficiency in all customary racing situations, the selection of the anti-roll bars was revised with the entrance 2.4mm and rear 2.6mm anti-roll bars and applicable roll bar bushing sizes.
The anti-roll bars have a form to match the bearing bushings. Mounting the fastened entrance anti-roll bar holders with out the eccentric bushing makes the down-stops simpler to set.
Shock Springs.
To supply an ideal feeling out of the field for most traditional observe situations, the included shock springs are the C7.5 springs in entrance, and C5.6 for the rear. The C7.5 supplies most stability, and on the similar time extra steering into the nook.
The RX8 springs, like all the opposite XRAY springs, are manually measured, chosen, and matched into pairs to ensure exactly equal size and stress traits.
Wheelbase.
The rear aluminum bulkheads have a 2mm wheelbase adjustment for the decrease and higher arms for simple traction tuning.
Wheelbase could be simply adjusted utilizing clips on the entrance suspension. Shifting the arms in the direction of the entrance or rear may also be used to fine-tune weight stability.
Suspension Holders.
The rear suspension holders are mounted with 2 massive screws as an alternative of 4 small screws for max reliability. The holders’ lowest place could be very low, to assist generate essentially the most quantity of traction when wanted. The chassis supplies enough clearance for this low place. The rear wheelbase setting is adjusted by shifting the higher and decrease arms alongside the lengthy suspension holder pins.
Lengthy rear suspension holder pins for higher and decrease suspension enable shifting the place of the rear arms for a rear wheelbase adjustment.
The entrance & rear decrease suspension holders are absolutely unbiased from the bulkheads, mounting on to the chassis to maximise traction and make the automobile simpler to drive.
The suspension mounts are CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum to supply the lightest & strongest framework for the automobile.
Entrance Higher Arm Holders.
The light-weight entrance higher arm holder options a further flex setting by connecting the holder to the entrance bulkhead from the facet to strengthen the meeting. The higher arm holders use the smaller eccentric bushings and spacing shims from the NT1 for a extra compact design to create the area to decrease the radio tray top and cut back the general CG.
Gas Tank.
The XRAY gasoline tank makes use of the well-proven leak-free, super-durable cap from the NT1.
The 125cc gasoline tank with hypertonic tank lid and inside stone-type filter is positioned within the heart of the automobile and sits as little as potential.
The inner baffles contained in the gasoline tank be certain that gasoline will all the time be within the space across the gasoline line consumption so even in lengthy, quick corners the gasoline will likely be continually provided to the engine.
PUR® Drive Belts.
To extend the reliability and power, the rear drive practice encompasses a extensive 9mm PUR belt. The PUR®-reinforced high-efficiency low-friction drive belts be certain that energy is correctly and effectively transferred to all drivetrain elements.
Rear Uprights.
The rear uprights are molded from a tough composite combination to take care of correct suspension geometry and to supply most stability and accuracy.
The exhausting composite combination used for the rear uprights retains geometry constant even within the harsh observe situations present in 1/8 racing. This supplies most stability and accuracy.
The small, compact rear uprights are very sturdy as a consequence of this particular composite combination. Because of excellent molding, bearings match into the rear uprights with none additional play, giving most stability and dealing with.
The rear uprights can use the non-obligatory carbon aerodynamic disks that may improve rear traction and stability in high-speed corners.
The rear uprights characteristic two simply adjustable higher roll heart positions which can be used for traction adjustment. The uprights additionally characteristic two physique mount adjustment positions relying on the kind of physique used. Quick and lengthy pivot ball joints are additionally included for optimum set-up adjustment.
Pivot Balls
Lengthy entrance decrease pivot balls are used to offset the slim entrance suspension pivot level to retain full width changes.
The RX8 pivot ball suspension accommodates precision pivot balls which can be specifically hardened to higher face up to harsh crashes and prolong their lifespan. A complete of eight (8) pivot balls are included and are captured by sturdy M10 composite nuts to attenuate weight and provides {smooth} suspension motion.
Normal pivot balls are created from metal for max sturdiness and lifespan. For many who are centered on minimizing unsprung weight, non-obligatory light-weight aluminum and titanium pivot balls can be found.
Receiver Field.
The light-weight form receiver field is ultra-compact and could be positioned as little as potential and near the chassis centerline for the absolute best weight distribution.
Shock Absorbers.
Shock our bodies are CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum and hardened to make sure most lifespan. Exterior advantageous threading permits for fast & simple journey top adjustment. The shocks characteristic low-profile membranes for super-smooth, exact damping.
The set of pistons consists of 2- and 3-hole pistons with 1.0, 1.1, and 1.2mm diameter holes. The pistons are precision molded from particular Delrin™ materials to make sure excellent roundness for extra-smooth dampening, whereas sustaining most stiffness and sturdiness.
Pivot Pins & Turnbuckles.
Pivot pins for rear higher & decrease and entrance decrease suspension arms are designed to suit aluminum suspension mounts. Rear higher pivot pins characteristic a machined groove that enables higher fixing by set-screw, serving to to forestall pins from popping out throughout operation.
To ensure most reliability, all turnbuckles are manufactured from particular HUDY Spring Metal™ materials for turnbuckles for max core power.
Pulleys.
All pulleys are molded from a particular composite combination to make sure low-friction operation, environment friendly and powerful tooth profiles, and lengthy lifespan. Pulley covers characteristic self-cleaning holes.
Spur Gears.
The small 2-speed permits using smaller spur gears from the well-proven NT1, permitting quick acceleration and low rotating mass.
The spur gears are created from graphite materials for improved sturdiness. The particular graphite materials can also be very gentle which helps to lower the burden of rotating elements for improved acceleration.
The spur gears are molded with a particular method permitting the gears to be completely true, thus enhancing the drivetrain effectivity. Every gear is stamped with a tooth quantity for simple identification.
Pinions.
The RX8 consists of pinion gears specifically designed for 1/8 on-road vehicles; however utilizing the identical pitch as NT1 for extra {smooth} and improved transmission effectivity.
The pinions are machined from powerful 7075 T6 aluminum and specifically hardcoated for superior power, gentle weight, and excessive sturdiness. Created on a particular gear machine, all pinions characteristic ultra-precise tooth shaping and ultra-true operating for vibration-free operation.
High quality inside threading permits simple set up on XCA clutch bells (customary or light-weight variations), and every pinion is okay etched with the tooth quantity for fast & simple identification.
Suspension Geometry.
The RX8 options essentially the most superior, race-engineered suspension geometry for nitro on-road automobile racing and is designed to supply responsive racing traits beneath all racing situations.
Over time XRAY has efficiently gained and utilized intensive suspension geometry information and self-developed suspension stiffness expertise, which have been used with nice success in electrical & nitro vehicles, each on- and off-road. The ultra-lightweight suspension elements are molded from particular composite supplies that make the elements very gentle but very sturdy to resist the trials of high-performance racing.
Built-in Suspension Settings™.
The RX8 built-in suspension settings I.S.S. now makes use of within the entrance higher arm holders the smaller and lighter eccentric bushings from the NT1 platform. All adjustment prospects are utterly built-in, permitting full set-up adjustments with out altering or changing suspension holders or plates.
Using sq. eccentric bushings within the entrance bulkheads, in addition to within the rear bulkheads for higher & decrease suspension, permits for full geometry adjustment. Roll facilities are adjustable in the usual higher & decrease positions, in addition to in interior and outer positions. Excessive-tensile metal suspension pivot pins are polished for {smooth} suspension motion.
Adjustable Axle Peak.
Entrance steering block and rear uprights characteristic concentric and eccentric bushings which permit roll heart adjustment in addition to constructive caster adjustment in entrance. The eccentric bushings within the rear upright additionally enable unbiased wheelbase adjustment. The peak of entrance and rear axles could be simply adjusted with eccentric bushings.
Offset Adjustment.
Wheel offset is definitely adjustable by 0.5–2.5mm utilizing included shims. This impacts steering adjustment (when adjusted on the entrance) and likewise rear traction traits (when adjusted on the rear).
FRONT – Much less offset on the entrance provides extra in-corner steering and improved steering response. Beneficial for small technical tracks.
Extra offset on the entrance provides extra stability and makes the automobile simpler to drive on massive tracks or beneath high-grip situations.
REAR – Much less offset on the rear provides extra in-corner steering, however much less rear traction and stability. Due to this fact it is strongly recommended to make use of much less offset on small technical tracks or beneath high-traction situations.
Extra offset on the rear makes the automobile extra steady and improves cornering pace.
Battery Holder.
The receiver battery pack could be simply faraway from under the gasoline tank by a fast entry composite cowl on the backside of the chassis. Non-obligatory graphite cowl accommodates a particular CNC-machined pocket through which the batteries are positioned, permitting the batteries to take a seat as little as potential.
The principle characteristic of the graphite cowl is its built-in Multi-Flex Know-how™ performance to moreover reinforce the chassis within the vertical aircraft.
The non-obligatory graphite cowl can also be really helpful to be used with a LiPo receiver pack. An non-obligatory brass battery holder provides weight to the underside of the automobile.
Multi-Flex Know-how™ permits the mounting of the non-obligatory brass or graphite battery holders both affixed on to the chassis or mounted independently from the chassis.
Silicone Oils.
HUDY Unique Silicone Oils are manufactured in Europe and every batch is laboratory examined and calibrated to make sure the very best potential consistency and high quality from batch to batch. Based mostly on the industry-standard cSt score, the brand new line of oils will likely be simple to determine, modify, and really feel.
When following any set-up sheets by XRAY or XRAY workforce drivers, you possibly can make certain that the oils you’re going to get to your automobile are precisely similar as these utilized by the manufacturing facility racing workforce, thus guaranteeing very exacting set-ups and dealing with.
HUDY Chem Collection.
Ball-Bearings.
The RX8 is absolutely ball-bearing outfitted and options high-speed, blue-sealed ball-bearings all through the drivetrain for max drivetrain effectivity. The high-tolerance, high-performance bearings are degreased and frivolously oiled with Aero Shell Fluid 12™ for max smoothness and lengthy life. The principle ball-bearings are outsized with extra-strong bearing frames to make sure {smooth}, environment friendly operating even beneath excessive situations.
Chassis Steadiness.
The chassis design focuses on balanced weight distribution and weight switch. The chassis options pre-drilled holes for extra weights for optimum automobile balancing. Centerline holes are pre-drilled for simple balancing with the HUDY Chassis Balancing Instrument #107880.
Adjustment Prospects.
The RX8 options fully-adjustable entrance and rear suspension geometry: caster, camber, toe, journey top, droop, track-width, Ackermann, roll facilities and weight stability. For fast & simple adjustment, we suggest utilizing set-up instruments and equipment from HUDY, the world chief of RC instruments.
Instruction guide.
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