XRAY's all-new XB9 unveiled!

LRC Staff 

 
After letting the drama surrounding XRAY's "teaser" picture regarding the company's latest 1/8th off-road vehicle build for a few days, the wraps have officially been torn off of the project! Photos of the all-new "XB9" were unveiled today on XRAY's website, along with detailed information regarding the new platform. 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

Info below from TEAMXRAY.COM. 

All-new features:
• All-new XB9 platform
• Innovative XRAY Multi-Flex™ setting
• All-new and improved weight balance and weight distribution
• Easy chassis flex setting for traction and stability adjustment
• More forgiving and easy-to-control handling
• Long-term tested by team and regular drivers in all standard conditions
• Focus on smallest details to increase performance, handling, and reliability
• All-new shocks with completely redesigned parts were long-term tested at tracks and using special simulation equipment for extreme overload
• New drivetrain parts for increased performance, weight balance, traction, and reliability


Details of all new parts:

New chassis:
New narrow, straight chassis is more flexible in longitudinal direction yet is stiffer in lateral direction. CNC-machined from Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum, hardcoated for durability and long life.

XRAY Multi-Flex™:
XRAY Multi-Flex™ has been now applied to off-road, giving super-easy chassis flex adjustment for traction and stability adjustment. An exclusive XRAY innovation.

Radio plate:
All-new radio plate design incorporates a new compact composite radio box. Batteries are now located to front for better balance. Clean and smooth 1-piece plate design.

Side guards:
Tough composite side guards give improved side protection, fits perfectly to chassis to seal against dirt, and protects the fuel tank. Features integrated Multi-Flex™ adjustment.

High-downforce body:
New-concept high-downforce body is designed to work with the new high-downforce wing for incredible handling. Features integrated side guides and gives improved engine cooling.

High-downforce wing:
All-new high-downforce wing is designed to work with the new high-downforce body for incredible handling and increased stability. Molded from special, tough composite material.

Drivetrain:
Improved drivetrain parts give increased reliability and efficiency along with lower mass. Made from world-renown HUDY Spring Steel™ and extra-hardened for superior performance and ultra-long lifespan.

Drivetrain efficiency:
All-new drivetrain ratio gives increased efficiency and improved performance. Features the following gearing:
• 40T front diff gear
• 40T rear diff gear
• 12T front pinion
• 12T rear pinion
• 13T clutchbell
• 46T central diff

Reliable central driveshafts:
All-new central drive shaft design gives increased reliability. The larger and stronger outdrives feature protective rubber boots, thick 3mm pins, and a protective locking ring. Made from extra-hardened HUDY Spring Steel™.

Shock towers:
All-new shock tower design with one-line shock positions give optimized mounting positions. Lightweight but extra-thick graphite material.

Shock Absorbers:
With all-new parts and construction, these big-bore, long-stroke shocks offer increased downtravel and increased reliability and performance.

All-new shock parts:
All new shock parts include new hardcoated shock bodies, reinforced ball-joints, shock balls with increased movement. New lower shock nut gives superior shock shaft centering. Ultra-precise shock pistons feature 6-, 8- and 10-hole shock pistons. The new longer shock shafts and new shock collar combine to give increased downtravel. New ultra-fine shock protective rubbers give superior sealing against dirt.

Increased downtravel:
Increased shock stroke and new shock collars give more suspension downtravel for improved jumping.

New rear uprights:
New design, lightweight design rear uprights feature dual holes and allow for short and long arm mounting. The 3 upper roll centers give superior adjustment possibilities.

New rear suspension arms:
New-design rear suspension arms allow for arm length adjustment, optimized geometry, and give easier set-up depending on track conditions. Extra-strong exclusive composite mixture.

Optimized shock positions:
New, optimized shock positions on front & rear arms gives preset geometry, and allow for easy set-up.

New front suspension arm:
Newly-designed and optimized geometry front suspension arm allows fitting of 5° king-pin steering block without need for offset wheel adapters. Made from extra-strong, exclusive composite mixture.

New steering plate:
All-new steering plate design features 3 different Ackermann positions. Easy to set-up and gives optimized geometry. Made from CNC-machined high-grade graphite material.

New servo saver:
New design servo saver has been updated to fit the new chassis layout. Offers improved reliability, higher-precision steering, and optimized geometry. Very easy to set up.

New front brace:
New front brace design for new chassis layout. Strong yet flexible, it provides the right amount of flex.

Improved body mounting:
Improved design for mounting the new high-downforce body, features 2 rear body mounts and 1 front body mount. Provides increased body stability.

New rear wing holder:
Updated rear wing holders are strongly constructed and offer different wing mounting positions. Made from special XRAY-developed composite material.

Body sealing:
New side guards feature areas for Velcro tape to form a perfect seal between side guards and body to prevent dirt from getting into the chassis.

New central diff stands:
Newly-designed central differential stands are higher to fit new larger center spur gears, and give easy access to the diff.

 

 

Check out XRAY's website for complete info and specs, as well as more detailed pictures!

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