XRAY releases new RX8'17 kit

0 March 16, 2017, 11:12 a.m.

Main Photo: XRAY releases new RX8'17 kit

Mike Garrison
LiveRC.com

XRAY is pleased to announce the 2017 edition of the RX8 1/8 onroad platform.

"Development at XRAY never stops, nor does our pursuit of perfection. Evolving the RX8 to its present state has been a challenge for everyone at XRAY, and this new, re-designed version of the RX8 incorporates all the best features and ideas gathered over the past years. Enjoy the new RX8," says platform designer Martin Hudy.

The RX8'17 includes all of the race-winning features we've come to expect from XRAY, along with an extensive list of updates and new features developed throughout 2016.

2017 All-New Features:

All-new chassis features: repositioned holes for engine mounts to allow better gear mesh adjustment; front & rear machined openings for graphite stiffeners and additional weights.
All-new redesigned and lowered aluminum 2-speed bulkheads decrease the CG of the rotation parts, as well as allowing quicker and easier adjustment of gear mesh.
All-new fuel tank & mounting system allows height adjustment of the fuel tank depending on the receiver battery size. If larger LiPo or LiFe batteries are used, the included shims and bushings allows vertical repositioning of the fuel tank.
All-new aluminum front lower suspension mounts allow mounting of composite bushings into the holders to increase the lifespan of suspension pins.
All-new front upper arms made from softer material give improved forward traction and steering.
All-new front steel extensions for shocks on lower suspension arms give improved durability.
All-new front shock tower has been improved for better durability.
All-new smaller flywheel improves engine bottom power performance and acceleration.
All-new improved brake material for smoother, more consistent and better brake feel.
All-new softer brake springs for higher-precision braking and improved brake feel.
All-new steel shim for 2-speed shaft gives improved durability and more consistent operation of the alu drive flange with 1-way bearing.
All-new clutch carrier machined from a softer material for improved and more consistent clutch engagement.
All-new graphite composite 2-speed gears give improved durability.