XRAY RX8’26 – 1/8 Luxury Nitro On-Road Car Kit 340010
XRAY RX8’26 All-New Features
- The all-new chassis design features new flex characteristics & lowered CG
- All-new chassis uses M4 screws throughout, for quick and reliable assembly and maintenance
- Chassis sides and engine position were milled down for laydown servo mounting & lowered engine position
- The rear solid axle & front one-way outdrives are lightened to reduce drivetrain rotational mass
- The front aluminum one-way axle is now hard coated for improved durability & reliability
- CVD rear driveshafts are matched to the lightweight aluminum wheel axles and super lightweight rear solid axle
- 2nd gear shaft has been strategically lightened to reduce rotating mass, and heat treated for maximum lifespan
- All-new 3 ball-bearing equipped belt tensioners increase reliability and prevent belt skipping
- Piston brake system features an aluminum stand, and brake pads with special material, glued in-house
- New adapter for brake disc and pulley is made from a hard coated, lightweight aluminum 7075 T6 material
- New lightweight aluminum 2nd gear drum features more precise bearing holes
- New aluminum engine mounts are strengthened for more reliable engine mounting
- Front left aluminum bulkhead features stronger M4 set screw muffler mount for more security
- Aluminum 2nd speed shaft stand allows for attachment of the carbon plate for the middle belt tensioner
- The aluminum rear lower arm holder now features M4 screws for more reliable and secure installation
- The new carbon radio plate features a unique flex system with two flex alternatives
- The new radio plate uses a laydown throttle servo configuration to lower CG
- A new linkage system is mounted on top of the radio plate which allow the servo to be installed super low on the chassis to lower CG
- Composite holder for throttle & brake linkages uses steel bushings for secure attachment to the aluminium horns, for minimum play
- New aluminum radio plate holders are designed for use in conjunction with the radio plate to improve multi-flex functions
- One-piece aluminum servo holders ensure reliable mounting of the servo onto the radio plate
- The servo saver stand uses a steel washer and centering bushing to adjust front flex
- Front middle shaft holder features integrated ball-bearing equipped belt tensioners for the front and side belts.
- The rear upper arm is extended for improved ball joint support.
- The one piece carbon downstop limiters are mounted directly onto the front arm for more precise downstop adjustment and reduced unsprung weight
- Carbon shock mounts have been redesigned to be super lightweight to reduce unsprung mass
- The redesigned upper arm holder features a guide for the ball-bearing equipped body holder
- Rear body holder is now ball-bearing equipped for near friction-less operation
- The carbon rear shock absorber holder features new shock positions that improves the stability of the car
- The front carbon upper bracket is mounted to center stand for independently moving bumper holder that will not deform in crashes
- Carbon steering plates are super light and strong to reduce unsprung mass and improve reliability
- Tighter fitment of the aluminium anti-rollbar collars into the ball-bearings allows for more precise operation of the anti-roll system
- Front and rear ball joints for anti-roll bars are improved for more precise anti-roll bar operation
- The aluminum D-shaped clamp allows for collision-free movement of the anti-roll bar on the front axle
- The new Centax clutch design uses larger ball bearings for a more reliable clutch operation
- New more reliable mounting of the ball-bearings inside the clutch bell improves the axial bearing mounting
- Super lightweight hard nickel-coated aluminium clutch bell designed for larger ball bearings
- New aluminum, hard coated, first and second gears
- New clutch spring improves consistency and does not deform during operation. The inner hole in the spring is ground for smooth spring operation
- All shock absorbers utilize shorter lower ball joints which moves shocks closer to the wheels, for an improved stability of the car
Chassis.
The all-new chassis design features new flex characteristics and uses M4 screws throughout for easy & reliable assembly.
The milled-out sides of the chassis allow for a laydown servo mounting configuration for the lowest possible CG. Thanks to the significantly lowered overall CG of the electronics, the car is more dynamic with improved cornering speed.
Drive Train.
The front and rear aluminum CVD wheel axles are machined from 7075 T6 hard-coated aluminum to reduce rotating mass and improve drivetrain efficiency. The front one-way axle is designed for enhanced durability, and both the rear solid axle and front one-way axle outdrives are lightened for further weight reduction to improve acceleration.
Steering Blocks.
The steering block extensions are machined from super lightweight and strong carbon fiber to reduce unsprung weight and improve reliability.
The steering blocks are molded from a hard composite mixture to keep suspension geometry consistent and to provide stability and accuracy.
Thanks to perfect molding, bearings fit into the steering blocks without any extra play for maximum stability and steering.
Rear Shock Geometry.
The redesigned rear shock geometry features shorter shock absorbers mounted further outside the wheel for increased stability, with uprights machined to allow for new carbon shock mounting extensions that reduce unsprung weight.
Front Upper Arm Holders.
The redesigned lightweight front upper arm holder features an additional flex setting by connecting the holder to the front bulkhead from the side to reinforce the assembly. The upper arm holders use the smaller eccentric bushings and spacing shims from the NT1 for a more compact design to create the space to lower the radio tray height and reduce the overall CG.
Rear Upper Arm Holders.
Redesigned graphite rear upper arm holders provide more clearance above the rear belt. The rear upper arm holders are machined from strong 3.5mm graphite material for optimal flex of the rear suspension. Both front & rear plates are mounted on the rear upper clamps to capture the upper pivot pins.
Receiver Box.
The receiver box was completely redesigned. The new lightweight shape is ultra-compact and can be positioned as low as possible and closer to the chassis centerline for better weight distribution.
Servo Saver.
The redesigned servo saver has a shorter stand to match the lowered radio tray position and a key-lock system that ensures the servo saver will stay secured even during chassis flex in extreme conditions.
2-Speed Transmission.
The updated 2-speed transmission features simplified 2-speed aluminum holders that eliminate unnecessary braces to increase chassis flexibility in key areas while their wider positioning provides improved support for the 2-speed shaft. To increase transmission reliability, the 2-speed shaft adapter for the rear belt pulley now uses longer pins. The one-way carrier has a new lightweight design for reduced rotating mass.
Brakes.
New guide pins are used instead of screws for smoother operation of the brake pads. Brake system efficiency is improved using shims on the springs to prevent lock and keep the brake parts moving freely. Optional full ventilated brake disk included now in the kit.
Radio Tray.
Thanks to the new compact receiver box, the radio tray layout has space to move the throttle servo more rearward with the receiver box located in the middle. The steering servo holders are also redesigned
Suspension Arms.
RX8 now includes hard composite suspension arms, steering blocks and rear uprights to compliment the improved chassis flex and keep suspension geometry more consistent, providing more stability and accuracy compared to previous models.
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