Xray T2’008 – Official information

Xray have released the first official features list and photos from their new, soon to be released 190mm EP Touring car, the T2’008. As we already saw in the spy photographs of the car from earlier this month, the car featured some pretty big changes with a specific 5 cell European rubber version to come out as well as 2 separate 6 cell versions for both rubber and foam racers, to cater for the US market. The cars feature a lot of changes and are basically completely new with a lot of attention paid to weight distribution as well as the cars drive train but the main point is that they have created 3 purpose-designed editions to meet specific ROAR, EFRA, FEMCA regulations.

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• Based on the highly-successful T2 / T2’007 platform
• T2’008 prototype put 10 cars in top 20, set TQ, and claimed Vice-Champion title at European Championship and XRAY claimed title of European Junior Champion
• World’s first purpose-designed editions to meet specific ROAR, EFRA, FEMCA regulations:
– US Foam-Spec 6-cell Edition (#30 00012) – ROAR Spec
– EU Rubber-Spec 5-cell Edition (#30 0010) – EFRA Spec
– EU Rubber-Spec 6-cell Edition (#30 0011) – ROAR, EFRA, FEMCA Spec
• Less sensitive to changing track conditions, super-consistent performance during runs
• New centrally-positioned layshaft split bulkheads give improved balance thanks to better weight distribution of the motor towards centerline for faster left-right transitions
• New ultra-lightweight bulkheads CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum
• New motor mount bulkhead positions motor even lower
• New super-lightweight composite front Solid Axle with XRAY’s own smart Quick-change outdrive system for easier and more comfortable outdrive exchange (EU Edition only); no servicing and replacement of drive shaft blades – reduced costs for servicing
• New Solid Axle (EU Edition only) with the direct placement of drive shafts in outdrives eliminates play between drive shaft and outdrives, improving steering precision and increases overall steering
• New ultra-smooth composite adjustable ball-differential with XRAY Labyrinth Dust Covers™ (US Edition front + rear, EU Edition rear only); eliminates need for drive shaft blades = reduced servicing costs
• Specially-optimized drivetrain concept for specific foam- and rubber-tire racing conditions:
– US Edition: 34T front & rear diff pulleys / 20T center layshaft pulleys
– EU Edition: 38T front & rear diff pulleys / 16T center layshaft pulleys
• Specially-optimized drive shaft lengths for specific foam- and rubber-tire racing conditions:
– US Edition: standard 50mm CVD drive shafts for use with foam tires (which are generally higher traction than rubber tires); optimum transfer of traction to the wheels
– EU Edition: new 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
• More rear position of rear diff for improved forward traction
• New premium-quality, longer rear drive belt with Kevlar® reinforcement
• Drive shafts and pulleys are fully compatible and interchangeable between EU and US Editions
• New narrow top decks (both EU and US Editions)
• Servo saver positioned in absolute center of the chassis
• New center aluminum top deck mount specially designed for rubber tires on carpet –decreases front suspension traction and eliminates front tires overheating, ensuring consistent handling during runs
• New front bulkheads with extra reinforcement legs allow for additional chassis flex adjustment from the bottom of the chassis
• New front and rear diff height independent adjustment
• New longer front & rear suspension arms for improved traction and easier handling
• New optimized shock mounting position for improving steering and traction
• Both suspension arms feature incorporated anti-roll bar mounts, with rear arms featuring two different anti-roll bar mounts for super-fine adjustment of anti-roll bar; EU Edition includes both front and rear 1.2mm anti-roll bars
• New C-hubs with larger opening for easier, faster & more comfortable assembly/disassembly of the CVDs; prevents collision of CVD with C-hub in serious crashes
• New C-hubs available in all standard caster angles (2°, 4° and 6°) and two different hardnesses (EU – medium, US – hard)
• New rear uprights with integrated 0° toe-in to prevent suspension geometry change in serious crashes and improved stability; available in two hardness (EU – medium, US – hard)
• Steering blocks available in two hardness (EU – medium, US – hard)
• New shorter front suspension arms allow 2mm adjustment of front arm position
• New front & rear lower shock towers for lower CG and improved steering response
• Rear shock tower features new extra position for Quick Roll-Center™ position, the new upper position allows the whole rear upper link to be positioned higher for improved cornering speeds in long sweepers on open tracks
• New front shock tower specially machined for ultra-low weight without compromising strength
• New shorter shock body and shock rod for improved suspension lift
• Front & rear shock towers feature new shock positions optimized for new shorter shock absorbers
• New middle alu layshaft with centrally-positioned spur gear for improved balance
• Overall reduction in car weight
• EU Edition available in two different interchangeable chassis versions: 5-cell and 6-cell
• Brushless system ready and optimized
• LiPo 3200mAh ready and optimized (LiPo 4800mAh fits EU 2.5mm chassis only)

T2’008 Foam-Spec Edition – Extra Features:
• US Foam-Spec Edition (#30 0012) specially designed for foam tire racing conditions
• 3.5mm ultra-thick solid 6-cell chassis with milled area allow all parts to be mounted ultra-low
• Wide top deck mounted to chassis via aluminum standoffs provides wide, ultra-stable, solid platform
• New Extra-Hard foam-spec front and rear suspension arms – marked with “XH”
• New hard foam-spec steering blocks, C-hubs, and rear uprights
• New super-smooth adjustable composite front and rear ball-differentials with XRAY Labyrinth Dust Covers™
• Standard-length 50mm Hudy Spring Steel™ CVD drive shafts
• 34T front and rear diff pulleys / 20T center layshaft pulleys
• Light purple and white springs
• 116T 64P spur gear – extra-hard material, wobble-free design
• ROAR spec for modified and stock racing

T2’008 EU Rubber-Spec Edition — Extra Features:
• EU Rubber-Spec Editions are specially designed for rubber tire racing conditions; available in 5-cell (#30 0010) and 6-cell (#30 0011) chassis editions
• 2.5mm chassis
• Narrow top deck
• New hard rubber-spec front and rear suspension arms – marked with “H”
• New medium rubber-spec steering blocks, C-hubs, and rear uprights
• New front XRAY Composite Solid Axle
• New super-smooth adjustable composite rear ball-differential with XRAY Labyrinth Dust Covers™
• New longer 52mm Hudy Spring Steel CVD drive shafts
• 38T front and rear pulleys / 16T center layshaft pulleys
• Front silver and rear gold racing springs
• 84T 48P spur gear – extra-hard material, wobble-free design
• 1.2mm front and rear anti-roll bars
• EFRA, ROAR, FEMCA spec for modified and stock racing

Main Specifications:
• All parts fully interchangeable between US Foam-Spec and EU Rubber-Spec Editions
• XRAY Quick Roll-Centers™ – 4 quick roll center adjustments front and 6 quick roll center adjustments rear
• Race-proven T2 suspension geometry featuring lightweight, strong, and durable suspension parts
• Rebuildable CVD driveshafts made from special world-renowned, top-secret, self-developed HUDY Spring Steel™; these world’s tiniest yet most durable driveshafts are hand ground for maximum precision
• New ultra-lightweight front and rear split bulkheads are CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum, allowing super-easy diff and layshaft access
• New centerline drivetrain concept with ultra-narrow chassis positions batteries and electronics near car centerline
• Long top deck design minimizes tweak and increases stability
• Lightweight middle layshaft CNC-machined from aircraft aluminum
• Front lower and upper composite bumper made from special composite material to withstand hard impacts
• Compact front foam bumper made from lightweight, high-resilience foam
• Thick 6mm body posts withstand serious crashes and flip-backs
• Front and rear top deck aluminum posts on US Foam-Spec Edition are integral parts of Multi-Flex Technology™
• Lower suspension alu holders with three different roll center positions
• Small, robust rear uprights with built-in 0° toe-in feature two upper roll center positions which are easily adjusted using shims
• Easily adjustable inboard toe-in using included shims
• 7075 T6 aluminum wheel hubs
• Easily adjustable wheel offset using optional shims or optional offset wheel hubs (-0.75mm, +0.75mm, +1.5mm)
•New shorter XRAY 4-step externally-adjustable shocks
• Shock shafts are specially hardened for maximum strength
• Shock absorber foam inserts for perfect shock rebound
• XRAY self-developed and manufactured ultimate racing springs are manually selected for maximum precision, equal length, and equal damping characteristics
• Small 4° caster C-blocks from special composite material, optional 2° and 6° caster blocks available
• Small, robust steering blocks made from special composite material, featuring two Ackermann positions
• Front and rear shock towers CNC-machined from 3mm graphite material with optimized shock positions for rubber and foam tires, include optimized Quick Roll-Center™ positions
• Super easy to build, maintain, set up, and drive
• Unique XRAY Quick-Saver™ – 5 different Ackermann positions can be set thanks to smart adjustable servo saver
• Aluminum self-locking wheel nuts

Other Specifications:
• Pure racing design, long life, ultra-stiff touring car
• Very easy assembly/disassembly and maintenance
• Fully independent, fully-adjustable suspension
• Highly-efficient 2-belt, 4WD system with world’s lowest CG
• High-performance Kevlar®-reinforced drive belts
• Centrally-positioned servo saver
• Adjustable Ackermann settings achieved by repositioning the bellcrank post forward or
backward + 5 additional positions available through XRAY Quick-Saver™
• Inline battery pack positioned along one side
• Composite battery backstops prevent battery movement on chassis
• Adjustable ultra smooth lightweight composite ball differential with carbide balls and
carbide axial thrustbearing
• Belt tensioning adjustment in both front and rear bulkheads
• Strong aluminum servo stands
• Adjustable HUDY Spring Steel™ turnbuckles (steering, front & rear upper links)
• Complete set of high-speed, blue-sealed ball-bearings, degreased, lightly oiled for
maximum efficiency, individually controlled, selected, and inspected.

Adjustment Possibilities:
• Fully-adjustable front and rear suspension geometry: caster, camber, toe, anti-dive, anti-squat, ride height, droop, track-width, roll center, and wheelbase
• XRAY Quick-Saver™ offers 5 different Ackermann positions for steering adjustment
• Adjustable ball differentials
• XRAY Quick Roll-Centers™
• Adjustable bulkheads for belt tension control
• Front and rear diff height adjustment
• Adjustable HUDY Spring Steel™ turnbuckles (steering, front & rear upper links)
• Multiple upper shock mounting locations at front and rear
• Externally-adjustable racing shocks (4-step)
• Pre-drilled chassis locations for optional chassis weights
• Adjustable front and rear anti-roll bars (optional for US Edition only)

View the different product pages for detailed information:
Xray T2’008 EU Rubber-Spec 5-Cell Edition – Here
Xray T2’008 EU Rubber-Spec 6-Cell Edition – Here
Xray T2’008 US Foam-Spec 6-Cell Edition – Here

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]