2016 NEW
- New chassis
- New aluminum rear 2-speed shaft bulkheads
- New aluminum front upper clamps
- New motor mounts
- New steering block aluminum extensions
- New rear suspension reinforcement system
- New front flex suspension improvement
- New rear flex suspension improvement
GENERAL
- Developed, designed and styled by Martin Hudy, manufactured exclusively by XRAY in Europe in the world's most sophisticated RC manufacturing facility
- Pure racing design, premium luxury quality, highest performance
- Premium, exclusive, and high-tech materials used throughout
- Unique, super-strong composite materials with XRAY's self-developed secret compound mixtures for suspension and drivetrain parts
- Low-CG nitro touring car platform
- Unique and revolutionary chassis flex adjustment with optional 1-piece engine mounting system
- Easy access to all drivetrain parts allows super-quick rebuilds and set-up changes
CHASSIS
- Re-designed chassis with rear layshaft bulkheads inserted inside chassis for better bulkhead centering
- Extra holes for mounting engine mount gives improved flex characteristics
- New front upper clamps with extra position for upper arm mount for improved front suspension flex and greater flex adjustment
- CNC-machined Swiss 7075 T6 chassis, super-narrow design
- Smooth chassis underside with countersunk fasteners
- Optionally-available graphite reinforcing inserts & balancing weights
- Centralized, low-mounted receiver battery pack below fuel tank for easy access; micro-size receiver battery pack allows fuel tank to be lowered even further for better CG
- Optionally-available graphite cover for battery pack for additional chassis reinforcement
- CNC-machined 2.5 mm graphite radio plate
- Radio plate Multi-Flex™ adjustment for super-finetuning of chassis flex via fixed or flex bushings
- Radio plate Multi-Flex™ adjustment bushing for super-fine tuning in servo saver area
- Low-profile centralized 75cc fuel tank with hypertonic lid and internal stone-type filter, featuring specially-designed internal baffles for improved fuel pickup and scavenging
- Fuel tank pressure cap has 1-pc profiled seal for perfect fit and sealing
- Increased clearance between fuel tank and radio plate allows more fuel tank movement
- Super-lightweight aluminum bulkheads create a central backbone for precision-engineered suspension geometry and chassis flex, allowing easy access to all parts
- Super-lightweight aluminum suspension holders for superior suspension geometry and chassis flex, allowing easy assembly & disassembly of suspension arms
- Integrated front & rear belt tension adjustment in upper clamps
- Aluminum rear bulkhead clamps with additional extended roll center position, in addition to standard roll center positions
- Unique compact lightweight radio case with optimized internal layout for receiver and an optional on-off switch
- Car holder features an eyelet which allows the fuel tank opener string to be securely captured, aids in consistent refueling
- New flex adjustment link connects rear suspension to radio plate
ENGINE & CLUTCH:
- Quick-set 2-piece aluminum engine mounting system with fixed engine position for super-easy engine installation and gear mesh adjustment
- Optionally-available 1-piece engine mounting system for quick & easy engine exchanges, gear mesh adjustment, and chassis flex adjustment
- Easily-adjustable 3-shoe XCA (XRAY Centrifugal-axial) reverse clutch provides smooth & fast acceleration, while increasing the clutch shoe lifespan
- Swiss 7075 T6 hardcoated flywheel
- Clutchbell, clutch nut, flywheel nut, and thrustbearing collar manufactured from special HUDY Spring Steel™ for maximum lifespan and durability
- Hardcoated flywheel, clutch disc, and spring cup manufactured from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum
- Clutchbell/pinion gear construction allows super-precise assembly
- Swiss 7075 T6 machined pinion gears have individually-machined teeth made on a high-precision gear production machine, then are specially hardcoated for maximum life
- Carbide axial thrustbearing and high-tensile spring
BRAKES
- Strong, highly-efficient brake system
- Laser-cut, precision flat-ground ventilated steel brake disk for true, wobble-free rotation
- Specially-glued, high-grip pads are resistant to overheating, to give strong, fade-free braking
- High-grip Ferodo™ brake pads
- Laser-cut steel brake pad backing plates
- New CNC-machined steel brake cam is ball-bearing supported for super-smooth and precise brake control
DRIVETRAIN:
- World’s smoothest and most efficient 1/10 touring car drivetrain
- Ultra-smooth, highly-efficient belt/pulley drivetrain with super-low rotating mass
- Extensive use of HUDY Spring Steel™ in drivetrain parts gives highest performance and unmatched lifespan
- Lightweight differentials for enhanced efficiency of the lightweight drivetrain system
- Super-smooth, no-slip, high-durability gear differentials are easily adjustable with different diff oils
- Solid axle diff adapter transforms differential into a solid axle (spool)
- Diff outdrives manufactured from HUDY Spring Steel™ are specially ground for maximum precision
- Easy differential access: front diff accessible by removing 6 screws, rear diff accessible by removing 4 screws
- High-performance HUDY Spring Steel™ front CVD drive shafts
- Rear dogbone-style HUDY Spring Steel™ drive shafts mate to rear wheel axles
- PUR® reinforced high-efficiency, low-friction, fine-pitch drive belts
- Pulleys molded from low-friction composite material for extra-long lifespan
- Complete set of high-speed, blue-sealed ball-bearings, degreased, lightly oiled with Aero Shell Fluid 12™ for maximum drivetrain efficiency
- Main ball-bearings are oversize with extra-strong bearing frames for smooth, efficient running even under extreme conditions
- CNC-machined ultra-lightweight wheel hex drive hubs made from Swiss 7075 T6 black-coated aluminum, featuring clamping design for ultra-solid mounting of the wheel on the hub. Optionally-available hex drive hubs offer different offsets for adjusting track-width.
- Adjustable side-belt tensioner on graphite plate, with reinforced bushing for increased reliability
2-SPEED TRANSMISSION
- Significantly improved 2-speed transmission offers better bottom-end power & acceleration, lower rotating mass
- Small, lightweight gear carrier and alu drive flange with 1-way bearing
- Precision manufactured super-smooth middle layshaft made from tough HUDY shaft steel for 2-speed, specially heat-treated for extra strength and long life
- High-quality 1-way bearing is hand-ground before installation for maximum running precision and strength
- 2-speed spur gear adapter CNC-machined from Swiss 7075 T6 for precision fitting of 1-way bearing, allowing super-precise and wobble-free installation of spur gears
- Superior precision-molded spur gears made from special composite mixture, super-quiet & true running
- High-precision 2-speed adapter manufactured from hardened steel
SUSPENSION:
- Advanced suspension geometry, optimized and fine-tuned for high-competition racing
- New aluminum Ackermann plate for extra reinforcement
- Modified steering blocks designed for use with new aluminum Ackermann plate allows greater Ackermann & bump-steer adjustment
- Steering blocks allow mounting of optional graphite aero discs for improved steering
- Rear uprights allow mounting of optional graphite aero discs for improved traction and stability
- Lightweight, durable, reinforced suspension parts molded from XRAY's own composite mixture for suspension parts. Each suspension part is molded from a high-tech composite that is specially formulated for the particular part.
- Highly-polished, high-tensile steel suspension pivot pins, polished for smooth suspension action
- I.S.S. (Integrated Suspension Settings™) for fully-integrated adjustment possibilities
- Full suspension adjustment via eccentric bushings in front upper arm and rear lower arm holders
- Tiny, tough steering blocks made from special composite mixture have 0° kingpin angle; +1°kingpin steering blocks optionally available
- Choice of front anti-roll bar systems: wire or blade-type (both included)
- Optional front & rear anti-roll bar wires available for fine tuning
- Re-designed ball-bearing anti-roll bar mounting system
- Easier rear anti-roll bar setting
- Small, robust rear uprights feature easily-adjustable upper roll center positions
- Premium HUDY Spring Steel™ adjustable turnbuckles with stiff core
- Precision-ground steel pivot balls for robustness and enhanced lifespan; optional lightweight aluminum and titanium pivot balls available
- Strong M10 composite nuts for minimal weight and smooth pivot ball movement
STEERING:
- Centralized servo saver is ball-raced for super-precise, smooth operation
- Adjustable spring preload tension
- Easily-adjustable Ackermann positions
- Steering blocks feature Ackermann & bump-steer adjustment for improved steering
SHOCKS:
- Re-designed shocks achieve maximum traction and steering, optimized up & down travel
- Shock pistons with 2- and 3-hole designs and 1.0/1.1/1.2mm holes, made from special Delrin™ material to ensure extreme roundness and extra-smooth damping
- CNC-machined shock bodies made from Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum, externally fine-threaded for precise ride height adjustment
- Low-profile internal membranes for super-smooth, precise damping
- Specially-hardened, polished shock shafts for maximum strength and ultra-smooth operation
- XRAY self-developed and manufactured racing springs are hand-selected and tested for maximum precision, equal length, and equal damping characteristics
- New re-designed compact front & rear CNC-machined premium 3.0mm graphite shock towers
BODY & WHEELS:
- Central body mount (on radio plate) protects against body deformation while refueling, increases car stability in high-speed corners
- Front upper & lower composite bumpers molded from special composite material to withstand hard impacts
- Composite upper holder for bumper has been redesigned for aluminum bulkheads
- Compact front foam bumper made from lightweight, high-resilience foam
- Thick 6mm body posts can withstand hard crashes and flip-overs
ASSEMBLY & SUPPORT:
- Premium 3D full-color Instruction Manual & supplementary sheet
- Exclusive Virtual Online Set-up Sheet database with thousands of set-up sheets for race tracks around the world
- Premium, unmatched XRAY's online support
ADJUSTMENT POSSIBILITIES:
- Fully-adjustable front and rear suspension geometry: caster, camber, toe, anti-dive, anti-squat, ride height, droop, track-width and roll centers
- XRAY Multi-Flex Technology™ allows for quick & easy chassis and radio plate stiffness adjustment
- Adjustable front & rear roll centers
- Adjustable belt tension control
- Adjustable HUDY Spring Steel™ turnbuckles (steering, front & rear upper links)
- Adjustable Ackermann positions
- Multiple upper shock mounting locations, front & rear
- Adjustable front anti-roll bar (rear optional)
Dimensions
Class: | 1/10 nitro touring car |
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Length w/o body: | 381 mm |
Chassis length: | 341 mm |
Wheelbase: | 258~260 mm |
Width: | adjustable 197~200 mm |
Weight: | 945 g |
Ready-to-run weight: | 1630 g |
Chassis
Chassis: | CNC-machined 3.0 mm Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum |
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Shock towers: | machined laminated carbon graphite (front 2.5mm + rear 3.0mm) with multiple shock mounting and camber link roll center positions |
Radio tray: | machined laminated carbon graphite 2.5mm |
Drivetrain
Type: | triple belt, 4WD |
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Final drive ratio (FDR): | 2-speed: 1st 7.56; 2nd 5.27 (at 1:1 overdrive) |
Front differential: | sealed, silicone-filled gear diff |
Rear differential: | sealed, silicone-filled gear diff |
Drive axle: | front CVD drive shafts - Hudy Spring Steel™ rear dogbone drive shafts - Hudy Spring Steel™ |
Suspension: | pivot ball suspension |
Shocks: | machined aluminum, oil-filled, coil-over shocks shortened for improved suspension travel |
Pinion gear (std): | hardcoated alu 1st: 16T ; 2nd: 21T |
Spur gear (std): | molded composite 1st: 59T ; 2nd: 54T |
Arms: | standard |
Adjustability
Ride Height: | adjustable front + rear |
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Camber: | adjustable front + rear |
Caster: | adjustable front |
Toe: | adjustable front + rear |
Downstops: | Adjustable front + rear |
Roll center: | adjustable front + rear |
Ackermann: | adjustable front |
Front anti-roll bars: | free of choice - adjustable blade style or wire style 2.6mm |
Rear anti-roll bar: | wire style 2.0 mm |
Equipment
Wheels: | Not included |
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Instructions: | full-color Instruction Manual with 3D graphics (48 pages) |
Set-up book: | 2-color Set-Up Book (39 pages) – not included, available for download only together with set-up sheet |
Packaging: | carton box with vinyl bags with parts |
Additionally included: | Authentication Certificate, parts list & exploded view, decals |
Not included: | radio system (transmitter and receiver), personal transponder, steering & throttle servos, engine, manifold & exhaust, starter box & starter box battery pack, receiver battery pack, glowplug igniter, battery charger, 1/10-scale bodyshell (200 mm), wheels & tires, Lexan® paint, model R/C car fuel (nitromethane), tape, air filter & oil, CA glue, bearing oil, medium-grade (blue) threadlock, tire truer, tools |