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| All-new 2018: |
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- Recent USA Champion platform
- Special-design 2.5mm thick chassis has strategically-milled areas to ensure proper stiffness â“ either stiff or soft â“ in all areas
- Shorter front composite chassis front brace allows mounting of the new graphite side guard braces for adjustable front chassis flex
- Graphite chassis side guard braces give increased stability and performance
- Narrower suspension holders with new rear suspension geometry improves rear traction
- Narrower gear box to mount the new narrow suspension holders
- Gear differential with new diff-outdrives now designed to use with new 2.5mm pin. The new stronger diff outdrives are the result of a new hardening process that increases lifetime and reliability
- Drive shafts with 2.5mm drive pins for increased drivetrain efficiency
- New 4.5mm off-set wheel hex hubs to compensate for the new narrow suspension holders
- Higher-precision shock absorber lower shims for more precise shock shaft movement
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| Chassis. |
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All-new chassis made from custom-produced 2.5mm Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum. The special design ensures that different areas of the chassis have the proper flex â“ either stiff or soft â“ to decrease the CG. The precision milling allows the chassis to be stiff enough to perform properly without risk of bending.
CNC-machined from high-quality 2.5mm Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum, the chassis is lightweight without affecting strength or rigidity, and is additionally black coated at XRAYâ™s own in-house fully robotic coating line.
Weight distribution, chassis width & length, and proper flex have all been incorporated into the design of the chassis. |
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| Upper Brace. |
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| To improve front chassis flex, the front composite chassis braces were redesigned and shortened to allow for mounting all-new graphite side guard braces for better stability and performance. |
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| Suspension Holders. |
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All-new narrower suspension holders with new rear suspension geometry gives increased rear traction.
The aluminum suspension holders feature Integrated Suspension Settings (I.S.S.™) which allows for quick & easy suspension geometry set-up. |
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| Gear Box. |
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The gear box has an updated, narrower design to accommodate the new narrower suspension holders. Using the new narrower suspension geometry, the XB2 generates more rear traction.
The lightweight, tiny gear box accommodates 3-gear configuration with right-side motor position. |
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| Gear Differential. |
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Gear differential features all-new diff-outdrives designed for use with new 2.5mm pin.
The new stronger diff outdrives are the result of a new hardening process that increases lifetime and reliability.
The XB2 rear gear differential is standard in the Carpet Edition, offering increased on-power steering that is beneficial on nearly all types of tracks but is especially great on carpet and astro turf.
The super-smooth gear diff includes a composite case and cover with internal satellite gears that are precision-molded from special XRAY-developed graphite composite material, ensuring long lifespan and super-smooth efficient operation. |
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| Drive Shafts. |
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To improve the drivetrain efficiency, the all-new CVD drive shafts feature new 2.5mm drive pins.
XB2 constant velocity drives (CVDs) are manufactured from world-renowned HUDY Spring Steel™. The drive shafts are some of the worldâ s thinnest yet most durable drive shafts used in electric off-road cars.
Hardened with a proprietary hardening process, the drive shafts provide unbeatable lifespan and reliability. |
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| Wheel Hubs. |
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New 4.5mm off-set wheel hubs are included in the XB2 to compensate for the new narrower suspension holders, allowing the car to keep the same track-width.
The ultra-lightweight 12mm wheel hex drive hubs are CNC-machined from Swiss 7075 T6 black-coated aluminum. These ultra-true hex hubs have a clamping design which ensures ultra- solid mounting of the wheel on the hub.
The rear alu hex hubs are specially machined to reduce rotating weight while guaranteeing wobble-free wheel mounting.
To adjust track-width, additional offset wheel hex drive hubs are optionally available. |
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| Shocks. |
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To improve the precision of the shock shaft movement, the front composite shim was redesigned and updated with a more accurate mould design.
Well-built, reliable shock absorbers are extremely important for super-smooth suspension action on any type of track. The shocks on the XB2 have been specifically designed to be built easily, perform consistently, and last reliably. Careful attention was paid to the smallest details during the design process, as well as during long-term testing in various conditions.
The shocks are membrane-free, yet they still allow for easy, consistent building and rebound setting using the bleed-screw shock cap design.
Downstop is adjusted using composite shims under the pistons. Upstop travel is adjusted using composite shims under the shock collar.
The aluminum body, lower nut, and bleeder shock caps are all machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum.
Shock rods are machined from special steel material, precision hand-ground for maximum smooth operation, and additionally hardened for improved lifespan. |
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| XB2 Concept. |
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| The XB2 is typically XRAYâ“premium, professional, high competition R/C car for the most demanding racers, developed with attention to the smallest details and backed by premium service & supportâ¦a luxury masterpiece. |
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| USA Champion. |
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| At one of the worldâ™s most competitive off-road race â“ the ROAR National Championship, it was XRAYâ™s Ty Tessmann who brought the first ROAR National Champion title to the XB2 platform using some of the prototypes of the new 2018 parts. Tested and successfully run in the highest competition races now you can enjoy the winning platform. |
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| Made in Europe. |
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| Designed, developed, and fully manufactured in-house at the XRAY factory in Slovakia, Europe, using the most high-tech German and Swiss machines and premium European materials, crafted with XRAY's legendary attention to detail by our artistic production specialists. The XB2 is truly a masterpiece. |
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| Development |
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After my successful participation in development of the XB4 platform that culminated into a World Championship win, the XB2 was my first truly complete project that I have worked on from the ground up.
Martin Bayer
XRAY XB2 Designer |
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| Perfection. |
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| Designed in virtual reality using the world's most sophisticated CAD tools, and manufactured using the world's best machining and molding machinery, the XB2 achieves a level of premium perfection in all details that is second to none. |
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| Racing Team. |
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| Successful development of the XB2 â“ like all other XRAY platforms â“ would not have been possible without the involvement of the entire racing team working the entire year to test new ideas, prototypes, and improvements. The racing team travels to all major races around the world to provide XRAY drivers with first-class support & service so they can be assured that they always get 1st class treatment as part of the XRAY team. |
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