New XRAY XT8 1/8-scale nitro truggy kit

0 June 7, 2017, 8:18 a.m.

Main Photo: New XRAY XT8 1/8-scale nitro truggy kit

By Mike Garrison
LiveRC.com

Press Release from XRAY:
www.teamxray.com

XRAY proudly presents the all-new XT8. With the extensive knowledge and experience of the R&D and racing team, the XT8 was completely redesigned to incorporate the latest technology and racing designs to allow the XT8 to win races at the highest-competition races.

"Being responsible for R&D at the XRAY off-road division, I was actively involved in the XT8 project. I can assure you that not even the smallest detail was overlooked.

With the huge amount of effort, time, and energy our R&D team put into this project, you can be sure that the XT8 is nothing less than the highest-competition, premium truggy capable of winning any race. You will be amazed by the superior handling and reliability of the new XT8." - Martin Bayer, XRAY XT8 Designer

The all-new XT8 was developed with vast input and dedicated work by the entire racing team, with major influences and significant improvements incorporated by World Champion Ty Tessmann.

All the incorporated refinements on the XT8 were tested in “blood, sweat, and tears” in North America at various tracks…from fast packaged tracks, through destroyed bumpy tracks, to huge super-jump tracks… to ensure the XT8 would be the one to beat anywhere. The final result is an amazing, completely all-new XT8 platform. Enjoy!

XRAY XT8 All-new Specs:

Chassis has a considerably longer design with weight moved to the front
Improved weight balance with the weight moved frontwards increases rotation of the truggy as well as cornering speed, better jumping, and offering more forgiving handling
All-new large capacity 150cc fuel tank with super-short design to allow placement towards the front
Side guards incorporate a larger bottom radius to make the truggy more stable on rough tracks, while also increasing the longitudinal flex
Improved suspension holders
Front & rear lower suspension arms feature a new reinforced design, making them more resilient in jumps and crashes
Rear lower outer pivot pins feature self-locking nuts for increased reliability
Included steel eccentric bushings & ball mounts for increased reliability
Steering system with moulded graphite servo saver for more efficiency in dusty conditions
Alu steering plate gives more linear, more precise, and more aggressive steering due to narrower Ackermann design
Composite front upper top deck for added flex & increased steering
Steering pivot balls with backstops for increased reliability
Composite front chassis brace gives added front flex; rear double composite braces with a graphite chassis extension for flex adjustment
Reinforced, strengthened bulkheads
Large volume front, central, and rear differentials for improved long-run performance and reduced internal heat build-up
All-new diff parts: stronger 2.5mm diff pins, longer cross diff pins, improved internal diff gears with re-profiled teeth for reduced friction and smooth operation, improved gaskets
Lightweight machined diff outdrives
50T center diff gear for improved acceleration
Graphite center diff mounting plate, redesigned to fit the new 50T spur gear
Aluminum front & rear shock towers offer increased lifespan, and all-new shock & roll-center positions
Longer, larger-volume shock absorbers with increased downtravel, new shock bodies, shock shafts, shock springs, and pistons
All-new center front & rear CVD drive shafts
All-new front & rear universal drive shafts
+5mm offset wheel axles
Flat-spotted wheel hex hub connecting pins for increased reliability
Radio box made from softer, more flexible composite material
Alu engine mounts carried over from XB8 platform
Anti-roll bars carried over from XB8 platform
Redesigned, newly-sized turnbuckles