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July 25, 2008

Xray Column – Statistics, Expenses…

Xray Column

The 20th installment in the Xray column from Xray owner and chief designer Juraj Hudy is now online. In this months column, Juraj talks about the current economic climate and its effect on the model car industry.

Over the last several years we have kept our export prices the same despite the expenses for labor, energy, material, services have been increasing constantly above the standard inflation rate. The Slovak economy has been exceptionally strong over the last few years and when for 1 Euro we received a few years ago over 40 Slovak crowns, today it is only 30 Slovak crowns; and for 1 USD we received a few years ago over 42 Slovak crowns, today it is only 19 Slovak crowns. If you do the math, you will fully understand my concern and the tough situation we have to face.

Read the full column here.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 25, 2008

Xray NT1 hard coated Clutch Bell

Xray hard coated alu Clutch Bell

New for the Xray NT1 is this optional lightweight XCA clutchbell made from CNC-machined premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum, hardcoated for extra durability and long life. The new clutchbell has reduce rotating weight without sacrificing strength or durability, with significant weight savings over the standard clutchbell: original clutch bell (6.25g), optional lightweight clutchbell (2.75g). Precision machined to the highest tolerances using premium fully-automatic German CNC machines, they feature a high-quality hardcoating, ensuring a perfect hard coated surface every time.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 22, 2008

Xray M18 Pro Wheels for Rubber tires

New from Xray for the M18 Pro, are these solid dish rims for rubber tires. Suitable for use only with drive shafts with hex adaptors they are sold in a set of 4. Will also fit M18/NT18 when used with drive shafts with hex adaptors and alu nuts.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 18, 2008

Xray XT8 +5mm Offset Wheel axle

New from Xray, for the XT8 truggy, are these hard coated lightweight aluminium wheel axles with +5mm offset. Sold in a pair, and suitable for both the front and rear of the car, using these wheel axles will increase the overall track width by 10mm making the car more stable and easier to drive. Suggested for use with 0-offset wheels only.

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July 16, 2008

Pro-Line 808 Crowd Pleazer 2.0

The Pro-Line Crowd Pleazer 2.0 body has proven itself as one of the highest performing body shells on the market. Multi National Championships as well as a World Championship, the Crowd Pleazer design is in a league of its own and now Pro-Line is continuing the legacy with the release of the Crowd Pleazer 2.0 for the X-Ray XB808. Just as you have come to expect with other Crowd Pleazer 2.0 bodies, the 808 version is no different. It incorporates ultra-low styling, original bodylines, and functionality to bring you the latest in durability, versatility and high-performance race technology.

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July 9, 2008

Kanzen Racing XB808 bearing set

French company Kanzen were in touch to tell us about their new Xray XB808 bearing sets. Created using the company’s Weather Sealed Series, the set includes the special clutch ball bearings and transmission bearings too. Kanzen was formed in 2005 as a company dedicated to produce high performance ball bearing sets for RC cars, with no compromise in quality. They currently have 3 series of bearings including their Classic series with steel shields for maximum revolution, perfect for on-road racing, the Weather Sealed series with double SRS Rubbers, excellent for dirt track off-road racing, giving consistent performances with a minimum level of friction and finally the Synergie series. The latter is the top of the line from Kanzen, using the Kanzen HSC Technology (Ceramic balls) giving great high speeds and acceleration, the ultimate components for serious and professionals Racers. Currently the company have bearing sets for the Tamiya TRF416, Xray T2’008, the Serpent 720 and many others.

Source: Kanzen [kanzen-bearings.com]

July 4, 2008

Xray Belt Tensioner Set

Xray have released this smart, easy-to-use belt tensioner set for controlling centre drive belt tension and twisting. Suitable for the T2’008 and T2’007, it has been made from high-quality components including a CNC-machined lightweight aluminium mounting post, high-speed ball-bearings, and comes supplied with the necessary mounting hardware.

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June 26, 2008

Xray NT1 Soft Anti-roll bars

Xray have announced the release of a number of new optional anti-roll bars for the NT1. First up is a soft 0.7mm thick male and female blade for the front of the car, which have been CNC-machined from world-renowned Hudy Spring Steel. Also new is a 0.7mm CNC-machined blade for the adjustable rear anti-roll bar, which is not interchangeable with the similar front blade.

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