XRAY XB8E - 2017 SPECS CAR KIT
Based on the ultra-successful XB8 platform, XRAY proudly presents the 2017-spec XB8E which incorporates the latest improvements and refinements gathered by the team, race-proven in the highest competition races around the world.
The XB8E is typical XRAY: premium, professional, high-competition for the most demanding racers, developed with attention to the smallest details, and backed by premium service & support...a luxury masterpiece.
All the work and refinements on the XB8E were incorporated based on our own experiences, and also by vast majority based on feedback from drivers all around the world. New ideas and prototypes were long-term tested by the factory team worldwide to ensure the improvements would work well in all track conditions and tracks in Europe, America, and Asia.
Designed, developed, and fully manufactured in-house at the XRAY factory in Slovakia, Europe, using the most high-tech German & Swiss machines and premium European materials, crafted with XRAY's legendary attention to detail by our artistic production specialists. The XB8E is truly a masterpiece.
All-new 2017
Large volume front, central, and rear differentials for improved long run performance and reduced internal heat build up
Stronger 2.5mm diff pins in all differential outdrives
Longer front, central and rear internal cross diff pins
Improved internal diff gears with re-profiled teeth for reduced friction and smooth operation
All-new lightweight machined diff outdrives
All-new profile 46T lightweight Hudy Steel central diff gear
All-new larger rubber-sealed center differential housing
New differential gaskets
Front trailing steering blocks give increased forward traction and better handling
Improved geometry steering block Ackermann plates
New graphite material servo saver for increased reliability and smooth operation
Composite front upper top deck for added flex & increased steering
Improved alu steering posts to accommodate new front upper plate
Redesigned steering pivot balls to eliminate wheel locking
Narrow profile front suspension arms move the front wheels forward for improved take-off and landing on jumps
Longer rear suspension arms for better handling, stability and increased traction
Short alu rear suspension holders for new geometry
Improved weight distribution and balance for increased traction
All-new chassis flex adjustments using optional graphite stiffeners on the chassis guards
Chassis
All-new chassis design with redesigned & improved weight balance, stability, and steering; shorter, wider rear, narrower front
CNC-machined chassis made from 3mm high-quality Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum
Strategic machining for ultra-light weight and uncompromised strength & rigidity
Countersunk screw holes on chassis bottom for smooth underside
Pre-drilled holes for additional balancing weights
Pre-drilled centerline holes for use with HUDY Chassis Balancing Tool
1-piece electronics assembly is compact and easy to remove
All-new side guards for better stability and improved traction
All-new redesigned chassis braces for increased flex, better traction, and elimination of vibration from suspension
All-new redesigned large, easy-access, molded battery plate
All-new updated & reinforced diff bulkheads
All-new upper deck accommodates all new design updates including front brace attachment, connection to new bulkheads and front suspension
Premium Swiss 7075 T6 shock towers
Drivetrain
Conventional shaft-driven 4WD off-road drivetrain
Front & rear gear differential with adjustable oil viscosity featuring 46T crown gears and 14T pinion gears
Central differential with adjustable oil viscosity featuring 46T spur gear
All-new front & rear universal drive shafts generate more traction, offer less resistance in front at maximum steering angle.
Newly-sized front & rear central CVD drive shafts accommodate new weight balance distribution
All drive shafts manufactured from HUDY Spring Steel(TM),
Central larger & stronger outdrives feature protective rubber boots, thick 3mm pins, and a protective locking ring
Ultra-lightweight 17mm wheel hex drive hubs CNC-machined from Swiss 7075 T6 black-coated aluminum
Full set of 22 high-speed, greased, blue-sealed ball-bearings ensure maximum efficiency
Differentials
High-precision gear differentials
Rubber-sealed composite differential housings with steel inserts
Differential internal gears made from pressed steel, heat treated, and machined for ultra high precision and smooth operation
Super-lightweight diff outdrives machined from HUDY Spring Steel(TM),
Easy access to center differential
Center diff housing is sized to accommodate optional spur gears
Differential main gears manufactured from HUDY Gear Steel
Suspension
All-new redesigned pivot ball suspension concept for 2016 to prevent binding in dusty conditions, while ensuring stable ride height in all traction conditions.
Ultra-robust pivot ball suspension with integrated suspension geometry adjustment; different kingpin plates being the only optionally-available tuning parts
Integrated Suspension Settings(TM), (I.S.S.) for quick & easy suspension geometry setting
Suspension arms with optimal length, thickness, flexibility, geometry of suspension points, and material characteristics.
Suspension arms are the result of extensive design knowledge and exhaustive testing
Exclusive composite mixtures developed in-house by XRAY offer the perfect balance between reliability and performance, rigid enough to provide a responsive feel yet soft enough to survive extra-long main events and impact
All-new redesigned extra-strong & robust front upper arms accommodate new pivot ball suspension.
All-new front upper pivot balls are combined with steel threaded part for maximum strength; aluminum ball is machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 and additionally hardcoated for extended lifespan
All-new redesigned 2-pivot ball, super-lightweight composite steering blocks with universal design to work on either left & right side
Updated rear lower arm features newly-added extra inner shock positions for super-smooth track surfaces, and pre-drilled holes to install lightweight mud guards (included).
All-new redesigned 1-piece lightweight composite rear upright block with new geometry for improved traction and bump absorption
Shortened rear turnbuckles with lengthened pivot balls for improved side landings
Turnbuckles made from special blend of HUDY Spring Steel(TM), specifically formulated for turnbuckles
Front & rear anti-roll bars manufactured from spring steel material
Redesigned Ackermann for improved steering characteristics, better predictability into & out of corners.
Redesigned, updated dual-arm steering system accommodates new weight balance and repositioned Ackermann
Integrated, easily adjustable servo saver
Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum steering plate
Quick & easy Ackermann and bump steer adjustment
HUDY Spring Steel(TM), turnbuckles
Shocks
Big-bore, long-stroke shocks for ultimate reliability and performance
Shock bodies are externally hardcoated
Shock body external threading for quick & easy spring preload adjustment
New longer rear shock body for improved efficiency in rough, bumpy conditions
Robust 3.5mm super-smooth polished shock shafts
Longer shock shafts & shock collar for increased downtravel
Ultra-fine shock protective rubbers for superior sealing against dirt
Ultra-precise big-bore 6-, 8- and 10-hole shock pistons made from Delrin(TM), material for smooth operation and durability
Specially-formulated rubber shock membrane ensures equal damping
Lower shock assembly features multiple high-quality silicone O-rings for smooth, free, leak-free operation
All-new front & rear shock springs feature a mix of progressive & linear rates; the new springs are slightly progressive, but under larger compression they change characteristics to become more linear to give excellent feeling & feedback in all different track conditions.
Specially-designed shock springs have been specifically designed to complement the big-bore shocks
Shock springs are manually measured, selected and matched into pairs to guarantee precisely equal length and damping characteristics
XRAY Premium Silicone Oils are manufactured in Europe by a specialized premium silicone oil manufacturer. Each batch of premium oil is laboratory tested and calibrated to ensure the highest possible consistency and quality batch-to-batch. Based on the industry-standard cSt rating, the new line of oils will be easy to identify, adjust, and feel.
Body & Wing
All-new redesigned body with improved aerodynamics, increased downforce, increased side stability, improved landing, and significantly increased rear downforce
High-quality Lexan(TM), body perfectly fits the car and works in most track conditions
All-new redesigned composite side guards protect the car from side hits. The side guards perfectly fit the chassis and seal against dirt.
Stylish, effective, and strong rear wing is made from strong special composite mixture, designed to survive severe abusive and extreme crashes while keeping its shape
Rear wing holders made from special composite mixture to withstand abuse and crashes, and feature several different wing mounting positions
Mud guards may be easily installed on the rear suspension arms to protect the rear drivetrain in wet and dirty track conditions
Assembly & Support
Premium 3D full-color Instruction Manual & supplementary sheet
Exclusive Virtual Online Setup Sheet database with thousands of setup sheets for race tracks around the world
Premium, unmatched XRAY online support
Adjustment Possibilities:
The XB8E features fully-adjustable front and rear suspension geometry. For quick & easy adjustment, we recommend using set-up tools and accessories from HUDY, the world leader of RC tools.
The extensive and impressive range of adjustment possibilities includes:
Caster
Camber
Toe
Kick-up
Anti-dive
Anti-squat
Ride height
Downstops
Track-width
Lower roll center
Upper roll center
Roll center positions
Bump steer
Wheelbase
Ackermann
Adjustable shocks
Adjustable front and rear diffs
Adjustable XRAY Multi-Flex(TM),
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Pre-production prototype is shown, final specifications may slightly vary. In some pictures optional parts may be shown. All option parts are not included and must be purchased separately. The color of some aluminum parts may vary from kit to kit and some of the kits may not include all the orange or black parts as shown. Some of the spare parts or option parts may not be available at the moment in the orange or black color as shown. Some of the pictures show colored stickers on wing and radio tray, these are not included in the kit and are used in photos only for promotional purposes. The racing body included in the box is clear and unpainted.
Dimensions
Length: 500mm
Chassis length: 399.5mm
Wheelbase: 322~328mm
Width: 310mm
Weight: 2014g
Approximate running weight: 3450g
Chassis
Chassis: 3 mm CNC-machined Swiss 7075 T6 hardcoated aluminum
Receiver tray : CNC-machined 2.2mm graphite
Radio case : Composite
Front upper deck : CNC-machined 2.5mm graphite
Central diff upper deck : CNC-machined 2.2mm graphite
Braces : Composite braces (front / rear)
Suspension
Suspension: Pivot ball fully adjustable suspension
Rear suspension: Lower H-arm with adjustable upper camber link
Front suspension: Lower H-arm with adjustable upper camber link A-arm
Rear upright: Composite with dual arm mounting and 2 lower roll center positions and upper aluminum plate with 3 upper roll center positions
Shocks: Big-bore shocks with various shock pistons featuring Delrin pistons
Shock towers: Front & rear 4.0mm alu
Drivetrain
Type: Full-time shaft-drive 4WD with center differential
Primary: Steel spur gear / pinion
Drive shafts: HUDY Spring Steel(TM), universal drive shafts
Central shafts: HUDY Spring Steel(TM), CVD drive shafts
Differentials: Sealed, 6 gear, silicone-filled
Bearings: Rubber-sealed
Gearing
Pinion: 14T front / rear
Crown gear: 46T front / rear
Pinion gear : not included (optional 12T~17T)
Spur gear: 46T
Primary ratio: 3.33
Final gear ratio: 11.79
Body, Tires, Wheels & Misc
Body: XRAY XB8'16 body
Tires: Not included
Wheels: Not included, standard 17mm hub
Adjustment Possibilities
Standard Adjustment: Camber, caster, toe-in, wheelbase, kick-up, anti-squat, lower & upper roll centers, kingpin, Ackermann, bump steer, Multi-Flex, weight balance
Items Not Included
Electric Motor, Electronics (Radio, Receiver, Steering Servo, Battery Pack, Speed Controller), Pinion gear, Wheels, Tires, Tools, Wheel tool, Paint, Battery Charger, Bearing Oil, Threadlock, CA Glue, Universal tool for all nuts and turnbuckles, Set-up Book.
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