April 9, 2024

Xray XB2 Narrow Gear Diff Composite Case & Cover

Xray has added this optional Narrow Gear Diff Composite Case & Cover for its XB2/XT2 2WD Offroad Platforms.  The Gear differential case with 53T pulley and cover for the narrower LCG Differential is made from a specially-formulated graphite composite mixture for increased strength and lower weight.  A perfect balance between reliability and performance.  Lightweight, the more durable material also makes it more resistance to higher temperatures and wear.

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April 4, 2024

Xray XB2 Narrow Active Differential Set

Continuing its rollout of new optional parts for its XB2 1:10 2WD Buggy, Xray has introduced this Narrow Active Differential set.  The unique Xray Active Differential is a high-performance, adjustable front gear differential for XB2 that vastly improves the buggy’s speed and handling characteristics.  The special design of the internal components using different angled segments allows the diff gears to engage on-power to increase the forward traction, making it faster and easier to drive.  While the Active Differential is a performance option for serious racers who want to gain an edge on superior speed and handling, it is also of great benefit to drivers of all levels that want a more predictable and easy-to-drive car in all racing conditions.

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April 3, 2024

Xray XB2 Ventilated Slipper Clutch Plates

Xray has introduced new ventilated Aluminium 2-Pad Slipper Clutch Plates for its XB2 2WD Buggy.  Made from Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and hard coated, the Ventilated design improves slipper clutch cooling.  Lighter than standard plates, it features cleaning grooves for consistent performance and ensuring more consistent slippage effect.

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March 28, 2024

Xray XB2 Alu Steering Blocks & C-Hubs with Backstop Set

More new parts for Xray’s XB2 2WD Buggy with this complete Alu Steering Blocks & C-Hubs with Backstop Set.  Ultra-strong construction provides very long life and durability in even the most extreme racing conditions.  Using the steering blocks in an aluminium material reduces flex, and improves consistency, and will free up the car. Suitable for all track conditions.  The aluminium parts are more reliable and stronger.  Both steering blocks and C-hubs have an universal design which allows to install the individual parts either on left or right side.  The C-hub features extra mounting hole for a backstop set screw that allows to adjust maximum steering angle.  The set incudes also three types of graphite extensions for steering blocks for super fine steering characteristics adjustment.  CNC-machined from Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and black coated they are a direct replacement for the standard composite parts and fit all XB2, XT2 and SCX kits.

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March 27, 2024

Xray XB4 Graphite Narrow V2 Chassis Side Guards

Xray has added to its range of side guards for its XB4 4WD 1:10 Buggy with the release of a third option, the Graphite V2 Narrow Front Chassis Side Guards.  These have a narrow front profile and chamfered edges to reduce chassis scrub on jump entry, significantly improving consistency and handling over jump features.  These side guards are stiffer in the longitudinal direction to improve stability but still allow for some chassis twist that can help generate traction.  Coming as a set of a left and a right guard, they are made from premium-grade graphite material, the side guards are an important part of the chassis flex adjustment for the majority of track conditions.

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March 25, 2024

Xray XB2 Ultra-Lightweight Slipper Eliminator Set

Xray has released this Ultra-Lightweight LCG Slipper Eliminator Set for its XB2 and XT2 1:10 Offroad platforms.  Designed and recommended for use with stock motors to reduce rotating mass, reduce weight, it improves power transfer from motor without any power loss.  With the Slipper Eliminator, motor performance is transferred directly to the car, and there is also no need for clutch & slipper adjustment.  A direct replacement for the slipper clutch set, exchanging the spur gear is extremely very quick & easy.  While compatible with LCG gearboxes it only fits together with short top shaft 324116.  The set includes aluminium spur gear hub, and 72T spur gear with an optional 69T spur gear is available.

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March 23, 2024

Coelho & Hamon Top Qualifiers at SIGP

Xray’s Bruno Coelho and Serpent’s Jeff Hamon are the Top Qualifiers at the SIGP in China but the second day of qualifying saw very different fortunes for the two drivers.  Having topped the opening qualifier yesterday, defending SIGP Electric Touring Car Champion Coelho continued that form going fastest in the remaining three rounds for a clean sweep In Xiamen.  In Q2, it was Chinese National Champion Ma Haoran also driving an Xray who was his closest challenger.  Driving a prototype of Yokomo’s upcoming MS1.0, Nicolas Lee repeated his Q1 performance with another P2 in Q3.  Having missed Q1 yesterday due to a fever, while still under the weather it was a much better day for JJ Wang with him wrapping up qualifying with the second fastest time in Q4.  Overall that puts him P3 on the grid for the A-Main behind Lee and ahead of Haoran.  With qualifying in 1:8 Nitro Onroad based on each driver’s single fastest time from the four rounds, Hamon’s Q1 pace was to prove important for the World Championship Finalist.  After a morning rain shower, Hamon would top Q2 but in a slower time and then in Q3 & 4 he suffered one-way bearing failures that resulted in two DNFs.  Hong Kong’s Ray Poon would top Q3 from Italy’s Cristiano Sartor with Wang third and he was again fastest in Q4, this time from Matrix Tires’ Cristian Boni.  Overall the Q1 times of Boni and Sartor gave them 2nd and 3rd overall with Poon set to line-up P4 on tomorrow Main final grid.

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March 22, 2024

Coelho & Hamon top Q1 at SIGP

Having established itself as one of China’s biggest annual international races prior to Covid, the SIGP International RC Car Grand Prix makes it return this weekend with Xray’s Bruno Coelho and Serpent’s Jeff Hamon topping the opening rounds of qualifying in Xiamen.  Hosted at the huge double track facility next to the Sunpadow battery factory, in electric Touring Car qualifying it was World Champion Coelho who set the pace ahead of the Yokomo of Nicolas Lee and Hamon.  Bringing together both electric and nitro racing at the 2017 1:10 Offroad World Championship venue, in 1:8 Onroad Nitro it was Hamon who was fastest.  Behind the Australian,  Matrix Tires owner Cristian Boni was second fastest with fellow Italian & Hasi Tuned engines co-owner Cristiano Sartor completing the Top 3 on the first day of action at the SIGP.  Qualifying continues tomorrow Saturday with three more rounds.

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