XRAY XT8 All-new Specs:

· Chassis has a considerably longer design with weight moved to the front

· Improved weight balance with the weight moved frontwards increases rotation of the truggy as well as cornering speed, better jumping, and offering more forgiving handling

· All-new large capacity 150cc fuel tank with super-short design to allow placement towards the front

· Side guards incorporate a larger bottom radius to make the truggy more stable on rough tracks, while also increasing the longitudinal flex

· Improved suspension holders

· Front & rear lower suspension arms feature a new reinforced design, making them more resilient in jumps and crashes

· Rear lower outer pivot pins feature self-locking nuts for increased reliability

· Included steel eccentric bushings & ball mounts for increased reliability

· Steering system with moulded graphite servo saver for more efficiency in dusty conditions

· Alu steering plate gives more linear, more precise, and more aggressive steering due to narrower Ackermann design

· Composite front upper top deck for added flex & increased steering

· Steering pivot balls with backstops for increased reliability

· Composite front chassis brace gives added front flex; rear double composite braces with a graphite chassis extension for flex adjustment

· Reinforced, strengthened bulkheads

· Large volume front, central, and rear differentials for improved long-run performance and reduced internal heat build-up

· All-new diff parts: stronger 2.5mm diff pins, longer cross diff pins, improved internal diff gears with re-profiled teeth for reduced friction and smooth operation, improved gaskets

· Lightweight machined diff outdrives

· 50T center diff gear for improved acceleration

· Graphite center diff mounting plate, redesigned to fit the new 50T spur gear

· Aluminum front & rear shock towers offer increased lifespan, and all-new shock & roll-center positions

· Longer, larger-volume shock absorbers with increased downtravel, new shock bodies, shock shafts, shock springs, and pistons

· All-new center front & rear CVD drive shafts

· All-new front & rear universal drive shafts

· +5mm offset wheel axles

· Flat-spotted wheel hex hub connecting pins for increased reliability

· Radio box made from softer, more flexible composite material

· Alu engine mounts carried over from XB8 platform

· Anti-roll bars carried over from XB8 platform

· Redesigned, newly-sized turnbuckles

General

· Developed, designed and styled by Dipl. Eng. Juraj Hudy, manufactured exclusively by XRAY in Europe in the world's most sophisticated RC manufacturing facility

· Premium, professional, high-competition model racing car for the most demanding racers

· Manufactured from premium European materials, machined using state of the art Swiss and German machines

· Premium XRAY service & support

Chassis

· CNC-machined 3mm Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum

· Strategically machined in low-stress areas for light weight and uncompromised strength and rigidity

· Optimized weight distribution for improved balance and stability

· Non-essential material below the engine, fuel tank, and diffs was removed to allow for the lowest possible center of gravity and appropriate chassis flex

· Countersunk underside screw holes for a flat, smooth chassis bottom

· Side guard design offers superior side protection, seals against dirt, protects the fuel tank

· Compact, 1-piece radio plate made from robust yet flexible composite material can be quickly & easily removed for servicing and cleaning

· Super-short 150cc fuel tank relocated forward in chassis; features molded-in splashguard, and rubber mounting grommets for vibration absorption, and an integrated floating stone filter for enhanced fuel pickup

· Super-strong reinforced diff bulkheads provide mounting points for suspension mounts and shock towers, and allow super-easy diff access

· Well-proven composite front single & rear double chassis braces have a significant influence on chassis stiffness and chassis flex; optional graphite inserts offer improved flex tuning opportunities.

Engine & Clutch

· High-grade CNC-machined aluminum engine mounts machined from lightweight alloy are easily adjustable to obtain proper gear mesh

· Extended engine mount design provides higher reinforcement of the chassis to minimize chassis bending between the clutchbell and spur gear

· Smooth-flowing, efficient air filter includes air filter oil and a universal rubber elbow to fit most standard 1/8 buggy engines

· Clutch system provides smooth and continuous transfer of power from engine at very high RPM; includes alu 1.7g lightweight clutch shoes, 1.0mm springs, aluminum flywheel and a steel flywheel nut

· Clutch nut and preload adjustment collar manufactured from special HUDY Spring Steel™ for maximum lifespan and durability

· Wide range of different clutch gears available for perfect set-up and adjustment for particular racing conditions.

Brakes

· Well-proven, high-performance braking system

· Strong, precise, dependable braking for complete confidence

· Aluminum brake 7075 T6 hub with precision-pressed pins

· Laser-cut, precision flat-ground steel brake disk for ultra-efficient, fade-free braking

· Rigid, high-precision machined brake cams

· High-grip brake pads

· Heat-treated brake disk and brake pads for maximum lifespan

Drivetrain

· Conventional shaft-driven 4WD drivetrain

· Front and rear universal drive shafts

· Center front & rear CVD drive shafts

· Diff outdrives manufactured from exclusive HUDY Spring Steel™ are specially hand-ground for maximum precision and smooth operation; long front outdrives help prevent drive shafts from falling out even in extreme crashes

· Universal & CVD drive shafts manufactured from world-renowned HUDY Spring Steel™ are some of the world‘s thinnest yet most durable drive shafts used in off-road kits

· Central large, strong outdrives feature protective rubber boots, thick 3mm pins, and a protective locking rings

· Ultra-lightweight 17mm wheel hex drive hubs with +5mm offset are CNC-machined from Swiss 7075 T6 black-coated aluminum, specially machined to reduce rotating weight while guaranteeing wobble-free wheel mounting.

· Complete set of 24 high-speed, blue-sealed ball-bearings used throughout the drivetrain to ensure maximum efficiency.

Gear Differentials

· High-volume gear differentials with larger internal gears & more teeth, stronger diff pins have superior traction and reliability

· Front & rear gear differentials with adjustable oil viscosity, featuring 43T crown gears & 10T pinion gears

· Central gear differential with adjustable oil viscosity, featuring 50T spur gear & standard 13T engine clutchbell

· Differential main gears manufactured from HUDY Gear Steel, specially formulated and developed for use in gears.

· Large-size, heat-treated internal diff gears have a greater number of teeth to ensure more precise fitment and engagement

Suspension

· Advanced suspension geometry engineered and finely tuned for high-competition racing

· Truggy-specific suspension has been specially designed for 1/8 truggy racing to provide responsive racing characteristics in all racing conditions

· Lightweight yet durable suspension parts molded from XRAY's own composite mixture for suspension parts

· Super-long suspension arms provide maximum stability and optimal stiffness to ensure maximum traction, superior handling under all racing conditions and terrains

· Front & rear CNC-machined Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum shock towers include multiple shock mounting & roll center adjustment positions

· Fully-adjustable suspension featuring I.S.S.™ (Integrated Suspension Settings™) with eccentric bushings inserted into Swiss 7075 T6 alu holders

· Complete set of I.S.S.™ eccentric bushings is included for complete suspension geometry adjustment.

· Unique C-hub suspension with Integrated Adjustable CasterTM which enables adjustment of the single C-block through the entire caster angle range; no optional caster blocks needed!

· C-blocks feature an inclined kingpin design for increased steering and stability

· Steel caster bushings and ball mounts for superior strength & reliability

· Small, super-lightweight composite zero kingpin steering blocks feature an inset aluminum bushing that is molded into the steering block itself, ensuring a lightweight, precise and durable steering block assembly.

· Steering block kingpin screws are firmly held in the aluminum threaded bushing while the end of the screw is self-locked in composite to prevent the screws from loosening during racing. The molded-in aluminum bushings allow the steering blocks to turn freely ensuring precise steering reaction.

· Compact, lightweight rear uprights with multiple upper & lower roll center positions, and wheelbase adjustment possibilities

· Front & rear wire-style anti-roll bars manufactured from spring steel material are included to stabilize the chassis at both front and rear

· Diff case mounts for anti-roll bars allow for easy installation and adjustment

· Premium Hudy Spring Steel™ adjustable turnbuckles

Steering

· Robust dual-arm steering system is very simple yet effective and features an integrated easily adjustable servo saver

· Molded graphite servo saver makes the steering more resilient & efficient in dusty conditions

· Alu steering plate gives more aggressive steering characteristics

· Composite upper top deck adds flex to help steering

· Steering pivot balls with backstops for increased reliability

· Easily-adjustable Ackermann using different steering link mounting positions on the steering plate

· Easily-adjustable bump steer using inserted shims

Shocks

· XT8 big-bore, long-stroke shocks offer increased downtravel, reliability, performance, and improved damping characteristics

· Oversized big-bore hardcoated shock bodies

· Shock body large 16.2mm inner diameter ensures proper and consistent shock oil flow through the perfectly-round pistons which move very precisely inside the smoothly-finished interior of the shock body

· Externally-threaded shock bodies for quick & easy adjustment

· Two shock O-rings – manufactured from a superior silicone compound to allow ultra-free movement of the shock rod while still maintaining a tight seal – are installed in the lower part of the shock body and are secured with composite shims

· Ultra-precise shock pistons with 6-, 8- and 10-hole molded from Delrin® material for smooth action and reliability

· Thick 3.5mm shock shafts designed for maximum strength & durability are precision-ground and super-smooth for free and smooth movement

· Specially-formulated rubber material of the shock membrane ensures equal damping characteristics from the beginning of the race to the end, even after extreme use

· Reinforced ball joints

· XT8 shock springs offer a mix of progressive & linear characteristics; manually measured, hand-selected for maximum precision, equal length, and equal damping characteristics

Body & Wing

· Strong front & rear composite body mounts with foam cushions; two types of rear body mounts included depending on the type of the body used.

· Stylish and effective rear wing made from special composition was designed for proper downforce and stability, and will remain intact and properly shaped even after hard abuse and extreme crashes

· Strong rear wing holders offer different wing mounting positions

Lubricants

· Included HUDY Premium Silicone Oils, manufactured in Europe by a specialized premium silicone oil manufacturer, and use the industry-standard cSt rating

· Premium HUDY Graphite Grease is a high-performance, advanced-technology semi-fluid lubricant which incorporates both extreme pressure additives and finely-dispersed graphite for load carrying

· Graphite Grease is intended primarily for the lubrication of rotating parts and loaded gears, and it is formulated to have excellent adhesion and fling resistance under extreme conditions

Assembly, Set-up & Support

· Premium 3D full-color Instruction Manual & supplementary sheets

· To fully understand the set-up possibilities we recommend the legendary HUDY Set-up Book (available for download exclusively at www.hudy.net) which is loaded with over 50 pages of high-quality pictures and easy-to-read RC car set-up explanations

· Exclusive Virtual Online Setup Sheet database with thousands of set-up sheets for race tracks around the world

· Premium, unmatched XRAY online support

Adjustment Possibilities:

· Fully-adjustable front and rear suspension geometry: caster, camber, toe, kick-up, anti-squat, ride height, downstops, track-width, anti-roll bars, lower roll center, upper roll center, roll center positions, bump steer, wheelbase, Ackermann, shock damping, shock mounting position.

· Front/center/rear differential adjustment

· For easy and fast adjustment we recommend using set-up tools and accessories from HUDY, the world leader of RC tools.