MonacoRC have introduced their new JP ball-bearing kit for the Xray X4. These Japanese premium quality ball bearing ZZ kit comprises of a total of 12 ball bearings with metal shield on both sides (ZZ). There are four 10x15x4mm and eight 6x10x3mm bearings, all lubricated with oil instead of grease in order to have immediate high speed and best performance.
Source: MonacoRC [monacorc.com]
Arena have released more new carbon parts for the Xray X4 with the introduction of two new sets of split top decks. First up is the medium-soft top deck set for low grip tracks & stock classes and the second is a medium-hard version for high grip tracks as well as the modified class, offering up better response. Both sets are made from 2.0mm high quality graphite.
View the medium-hard version here
Xray have announced that one of the UK’s top onroad drivers, Kyle Branson is joining their Factory Team to race the X4 and NT1 platforms. A World and European Vice Champion in the Nitro classes, he is also a multiple British National Champion and has been running a lot more EP Touring in recent years with much success. Kyle said:
I am very thankful for this great opportunity to be apart of the Xray team. With my main focus now going to electric touring car I knew that with the X4 platform and the untouchable support that Xray offer it was the logical choice to make. I will do my best for the team and work as hard as possible at all times. A big thanks to the whole Xray family and for putting their trust in me.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
More new items for the X4 from T-Works with this pair of adjustable bearing hubs. Produced from aluminium and then black anodised they come in standard and ±0.5mm versions. Sold as a pair they also work in the T4’20, ’19, ’18 & ’17.
T-Works have released a complete line of split type top decks for the Xray X4. While the kit comes standard with a single piece top deck, you can now experiment with different flex settings as T-Works offer two front upper decks and two rear upper decks, both with different level of flex in addition to being able to use all or fewer of the mounting holes.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Xray have announced that one of the top UK stock drivers Zak Finlay is joining the Xray Factory Team to race the X4 platform. The multiple BRCA National Champion had the following to say about this new deal:
After a few years running with other manufacturers, I am excited to return back to the Xray factory team for 2022 and beyond. Xray continue to lead the industry with continual development of their products and their professional attitude. I am looking forward to being part of that once again. I would like to thank Martin, Mario and Greg (RC Disco) for the great opportunity. I’m excited for the season ahead! If anyone at the track needs support with the X4 platform, please let me know and I will do my best to help.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
T-Works have produced this T-bar chassis brace for the Xray X4. Machined from aluminium and finished with black anodising and chamfered edges, it mounts directly to the chassis at the back side of the car. Mounted directly under the belt, it sports a cutout to prevent interference with the belt and comes with five screws to allow you to adjust how much or little flex you want.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Xray have presented their new for 2022 XB4 1/10th electric 4wd buggy. Featuring a new chassis layout with centre slipper/diff, motor and battery moved significantly forward makes the car faster and easier to drive on any surface. It sports a unique one-way centre slipper with precisely adjustable slipper for more forward traction, less diving under braking and easier landings. The side guards have now symmetrical mounting to the chassis left and right and the chassis features multiple battery mounting positions with various O-ring diameters for every battery size. Sporting centre dogbones for better performance and less maintenance, their new front & rear diff outdrives with inner O-rings help eliminate damage in high impacts. There is also a redesigned servo holder and shorter radio plate that is fitted directly on chassis so it has no negative effect on chassis flex. The new aluminium centre bulkhead is designed to fit the new one-way centre slipper (carpet version) and the arm lengths for both carpet and dirt versions have been standardised with both kits coming with short length hard front arms and long hard rear arms in the hard composite. There is a new front graphite chassis T-Brace (carpet edition) to increase front stability on high traction tracks, making the car more predictable and easier to drive. The T-Brace is mounted via included aluminium posts to the chassis and to the front lower brace. And finally there is different centre upper top decks included in the Carpet and Dirt versions due to the dimensions of the one-way slipper vs gear diff
View the full XB4 2022 presentation here.
