New XRAY XB8E 2017 1/8-scale electric buggy

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By Aaron Waldron
LiveRC.com

New from XRAY:
www.teamxray.com

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.

Designed in virtual reality using the world's most sophisticated CAD tools, and manufactured using the world's best machining and molding machinery, the XB8E achieves a level of premium perfection in all details that is second to none.

With countless wins in multiple classes at local, regional, national, and international levels, XRAY has become the standard by which all other racing cars are measured. 

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

Check out the detailed & beautiful presentation of the new XRAY XB8E'17 at http://bit.ly/2shNqSa