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| 2021 All-new Features: |
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- Updated chassis design incorporates keyed steering posts, new fuel tank position and new mounting positions for chassis balance weights
- Shorter rear drive shafts 93mm improve outdrive clearance during extreme suspension travel
- New body design improves aero characteristics and makes the car easier to drive
- Improved braking cams with an updated design for improved braking efficiency
- Stronger and longer conical servo saver spring has a greater adjustment range
- All-new servo saver with chassis locked posts for more secure installation
- All-new servo saver top deck integrates with new servo saver |
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| XB8 'Eazy' Body. |
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The redesigned sides of the body improve stability at higher speeds. The round front cab and profile make the XB8 easier to drive. Some of the redesigned down force areas increase the speed of the car. The central fin on the roof help control the car more precisely making handling more predictable. Overall, the new "Eazy" body is the most significantly improved performance off-road body we have designed.
The front cabin was redesigned with a wider and cab forward design so both left and right sides generate matching downforce even with the cut-out opening for fuel tank.
The body is fully compatible with the XB8 and XB8E platforms. |
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| XB8 'Eazy' Body Development Stages. |
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The new "Eazy" Body was created after significant time spent testing dozens of different alternatives until the final design was selected. The new design of the body improves the handling for all skill levels, from local racers to World Champions.
The new "Eazy" Body makes the XB8 more stable at speed and more reactive in the corners. |
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| Chassis. |
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The XB8 new chassis features a locking system for the servo saver posts that ensures the components will stay secured even during chassis flex in extreme conditions. The fuel tank was moved 2mm rearward for improved weight balance.
The chassis fits both SOFT and HARD composite radio boxes without chassis modification.
The chassis is CNC-machined from 3mm high-quality Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum; strategically machined in low-stress areas and then anodized to make it as light as possible without affecting strength or rigidity. |
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| Drive Shafts. |
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The new rear drive shafts are now 93mm long and help to reduce the chances of bind in the outdrives after extreme jump landings that could cause handling irregularities or damage.
All XB8 drive shafts are manufactured from world-renowned HUDY Spring Steel, resulting in some of the world's thinnest yet most durable drive shafts used in off-road cars. All drive shafts and outdrives are hardened with a proprietary hardening process to provide unsurpassed lifespan & reliability. |
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| Brake System. |
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The new braking cams have an updated profile to improve the braking efficiency. The cams apply pressure to the brake backing plates more evenly in the center, improving braking feel and extending the service life of the brake pads.
To further improve the braking efficiency and to ensure consistent braking characteristics, the ultra-efficient pre-glued brake pads are included in each XB8 kit.
The laser-cut, precision flat-ground steel brake disk provide fade-free braking in conjunction with the include brake pads. The brake disk is small, slim, and very lightweight. The precision hand-grinding allows true, wobble-free rotation. Both brake disk and brake pads are specially heat-treated for maximum lifespan. |
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| Servo Saver. |
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The servo saver features a new conical spring that is longer and stronger. The new spring ensures more precise steering and improved reliability.
The servo saver posts feature a new locking system that ensures the servo saver setting will not change while running.
To ensure servo saver reliability (especially in dusty conditions), the servo saver is moulded from graphite material which is more resistant and efficient in dusty conditions. The dual-arm steering system is simple yet effective, featuring an integrated easily adjustable servo saver, and a Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum steering plate.
Ackermann is easily adjusted by changing steering link mounting positions on the steering plate. Bump steer is adjusted by inserting shims between the steering plate and steering linkage. |
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| Servo Saver Top Deck. |
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| The servo saver top deck was also redesigned. The new top deck features holes for the servo saver that ensure the servo saver will not lock when overtighten and will always work freely. Fits both XB8 and XB8E |
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