Xray release the XB8-EC buggy
Once again our site partners Neo Buggy have the exclusive with the first images of the new Xray XB8-EC 1/8th scale buggy. The car is an evolution on the original XB8 that won last years European Championships and features lots of new parts and upgrades including updated front suspension for more down travel and improved steering throw as well as all new large bore shocks and better weight distribution.
To win a club race or a European Championship you need a car you can trust and rely on in any racing condition. With high praise and numerous awards across the world, the XB8 has proved its winning heritage…the spirit of racing…the pedigree of a true champion.
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2007 XRAY XB8-EC New Parts Overview:
• European Champion (EC) spec with improved handling used to dominate and win the European Championship
• New & improved front suspension (front arms & steering blocks) for more downtravel and improved steering throw
• All new large bore shocks for improved handling on bumpy tracks and big jumps
• New chassis with improved weight distribution making the car much more stable easier to drive with more steering
• New same-length center drive shafts, front & rear
• Reinforced front and rear composite braces to prevent tweak after big jumps
• New 7075 T6 radio tray
• New longer front shocks for improved suspension handling, featuring longer shock rods
• New short shock boots with foam dust-protector
• New interior shock body design prevents pistons from warping or breaking
• New taller 7075 T6 front shock tower accommodates longer front shocks
• New improved HUDY Spring Steel™ steering pivot balls with backstops for more downtravel
• New big bore shock pistons – new precision-round shape for perfect movement inside the shock body
• New big bore shock membranes for improved dampening
• New XRAY Premium Shock Oils for perfect consistency
• New center diff mounting, allows use of larger spur gears
• New clutch spring design for improved durability
• 30% stronger servo saver spring for more precise steering
• Improved differential metal gears for increased lifespan
• Ultra lightweight racing body
Source: Neo-Buggy [neo-buggy.net]
