Xray T3 Electric Touring car

Xray have released the full details on their all new touring car platform, the T3. With fast-paced rule changes in the electric touring car class, the main focus of the T3 was to design the car for brushless motors and especially for LiPo technology, to take on what the world can offer and outperform all others under any racing conditions or rules. Take your pick, asphalt, carpet, rubber or foam tires, NiMH or high-performance LiPo batteries, cutting-edge brushed or brushless motors, the T3 can handle them all and still dominate the competition in the process.

T3 Features
– LiPo & NiMh multi purpose-designed platform
– Unique Xray Alternative Driveline Configuration™ for perfect weight balance with either LiPo or NiMH batteries and electronics layout
– Front & rear diffs and transmission belts can be quickly & easily oriented to either the left or right side to balance the car for either LiPo or NiMH use.
– All-new suspension holder system allows suspension arms to be mounted independently from the diff bulkheads
– All-new direct independent suspension alu holders mounted directly to the chassis allow for prolonged chassis flex thus generating more traction.
– Independent suspension holders allow for more precise and fine set-up adjustments with the use of different-thickness shims
– New motor mount has been purpose-designed for brushless motors, placing the motor 3mm more towards the centerline
– New aluminum rear suspension holders positioned towards the centerline results in narrower rear track-width and more rear traction
– Rear aluminum rear suspension holders feature integrated toe-in
– All-new 1-piece top deck features unique layshaft composite holders to allow the top deck to be mounted to the rear bulkheads independently from the central layshaft bulkheads
– New 1-piece top deck provides new and improved Xray Multi-Flex™ adjustment possibilities to eliminate chassis flex adjustment; all flex adjustment is performed via the top deck Multi-Flex™ adjustments
– Optimized top deck Multi-Flex™ adjustment possibilities allow for super-fast and easy adjustment of car handling for all different racing conditions
– The design of the top deck moves the flex point from the front and rear of the top deck to the center, providing more steering and increasing responsiveness
– New 2.5mm chassis moves the battery position further back for more steering. The battery slots are 4mm-wider allowing the; battery position/balance to be changed depending on the number and type of batteries used
– New motor holder connects the motor mount bulkhead to the center of the chassis, this transfers the flex effect of the motor mount into the absolute centerline of the chassis

– Layshaft bulkheads are independently mounted from the top deck for better flex adjustment
– Layshaft bearings are secured to the bulkheads with new plastic holders
– Rear alu stands for increased steering optimized for both EU and US Editions
– New higher bulkheads raise the top deck for perfect LiPo fitment
– New servo saver eccentric position for improved steering response
– New 38/20T (1.9) internal gearing for improved drivetrain efficiency and performance
– New more eccentric front and rear roll center holders with more inner camber link positions for better balance and handling
– New updated front steering blocks provide increased steering angle for more steering and higher cornering speeds
– New modified rear arms with extra roll bar positions for better roll balance on high-traction tracks and more precise anti-roll bar adjustment
– Two different battery plastic holders specially for LiPo and specially for NiMH batteries
– New thinner antenna holder with new placement position to allow for a more centrally-located receiver
– New front and rear shock towers with optimized roll center positions
– New lighter, black-anodized Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum turnbuckles
– Majority of spare parts & option parts compatible with T2 platform

T3 Main Features
– Super lightweight Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum rear drive shafts, hard anodized, color-coated and laser-engraved, 38% lighter than standard drive shafts
– Super-light drive axles with 35% less rotating mass
– Drivetrain featuring 38T/20T (1.9) pulleys on both EU and US versions
– Orange-anodized aluminum parts for stylish and distinctive look
– Dozens of ultra-fine improvements particularly on tolerances, clearances, and material structures
– Available in two versions to meet specific ROAR, EFRA, and FEMCA regulations:
o US Foam-spec – ROAR
o EU Rubber-spec – ROAR, EFRA, FEMCA
– EU Edition available with 6-cell chassis which allows fitting of both 5- and 6-cell NiMH battery configurations as well as LiPo batteries
– EU Edition features narrow, ultra-thin 2.0mm top deck for higher grip
– Reduced sensitivity to changing track conditions, giving super-consistent performance during runs
– Super-smooth adjustable Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum front and rear ball-differentials with Xray Labyrinth Dust Covers™
– Centered lay shaft and split bulkheads provide optimum balance thanks to perfect weight distribution of the motor towards centerline, giving quicker left-right transitions
– Ultra-light bulkheads CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum
– Motor mount bulkhead features the lowest possible motor position, compatible with stock, modified, and brushless motors

– Super-light composite front Solid Axle with Xray’s own smart quick-change outdrive system for easy outdrive exchange (EU Edition only); no servicing or replacement of drive shaft blades needed, translates into reduced servicing costs
– Specially-optimized drive shaft lengths for specific foam- and rubber-tire racing conditions:
o US Edition: standard 50mm CVD drive shafts for use with foam tires (generally higher traction than rubber tires); optimum transfer of traction to the wheels
o EU Edition: longer 52mm front/rear CVD drive shafts positioned more towards centerline in diff/solid axle outdrives to generate more overall traction and make the car easier to drive on low-traction tracks
– Servo saver positioned in absolute centerline of the chassis
– Aluminum center top deck mount specially designed for rubber and foam tires on carpet – decreases front suspension traction and eliminates front tire overheating to ensure consistent handling throughout runs
– Independent front and rear diff height adjustment
– Long front & rear suspension arms for improved traction and easier handling feature optimized shock mounting positions
– Suspension arms feature integrated anti-roll bar mounts; rear arms feature three different anti-roll bar mounts for super-fine adjustment of the rear anti-roll bar
– EU Edition includes both front and rear anti-roll bars (front 1.4mm & rear 1.2mm)
– C-hubs with large openings for quick and easy assembly/disassembly of the CVDs; prevents collision of CVD with C-hub in serious crashes (compatible for the ECS drive shafts)
– C-hubs available in standard caster angles (2°, 4° and 6°); available in two hardness’s (EU – medium, US – hard)
– Rear uprights with integrated 0° toe-in to prevent suspension geometry change in serious crashes; available in two hardness’s (EU – medium, US – hard)
– Steering blocks available in two hardness (EU – medium, US – hard)
– Both front & rear shock towers machined from premium 3.0mm graphite material featuring Quick Roll Center™ positions and optimized shock absorber positions
– Front shock tower specially machined for ultra-low weight without compromising strength

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]