XRay Xb8E - 2017 Spec

XRAY XB8E’17

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™

• 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™
• 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™ (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™ 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™ 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™ 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™ 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™