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 Part number: # 350002
 Released: Mar. 22, 2007
 
Stock status: 

Replaced by XRAY XB808 





"To win a club race or a European Championship you need a car you can trust and rely on in any racing condition. With high praise and numerous awards across the world, the XB8 has proved its winning heritage...the spirit of racing...the pedigree of a true champion. "

TQ and Winner of the 2006 European Championship
XB8 – the champions’ choice --- your choice

Dipl. Eng. Juraj Hudy, Chief Designer

2007 XRAY XB8-EC New Parts Overview:
• European Champion (EC) spec with improved handling used to dominate and win the European Championship
• New & improved front suspension (front arms & steering blocks) for more downtravel and improved steering throw
• All new large bore shocks for improved handling on bumpy tracks and big jumps
• New chassis with improved weight distribution making the car much more stable easier to drive with more steering
• New same-length center drive shafts, front & rear
• Reinforced front and rear composite braces to prevent tweak after big jumps
• New 7075 T6 radio tray
• New longer front shocks for improved suspension handling, featuring longer shock rods
• New short shock boots with foam dust-protector
• New interior shock body design prevents pistons from warping or breaking
• New taller 7075 T6 front shock tower accommodates longer front shocks
• New improved HUDY Spring Steel™ steering pivot balls with backstops for more downtravel
• New big bore shock pistons – new precision-round shape for perfect movement inside the shock body
• New big bore shock membranes for improved dampening
• New XRAY Premium Shock Oils for perfect consistency
• New center diff mounting, allows use of larger spur gears
• New clutch spring design for improved durability
• 30% stronger servo saver spring for more precise steering
• Improved differential metal gears for increased lifespan
• Ultra lightweight racing body

Racing Pedigree
During the 2006 racing season, the XRAY XB8 proved itself the leader in the off-road market both on and off the track. Awarded with the coveted Car of the Year title, the XB8 has captured numerous national titles around the world, gaining the most prestigious European Champion title, making the XB8 one of the world’s most successful off-road cars. The XRAY Development Team continued its development and improvement of the XB8, bringing forth in 2007 the improved and optimized XB8 – the European Champion edition. All of the major improvements and updates are not visible at first glance but are instantly felt once you hit the track. From the new improved front suspension allowing more downtravel, through the updated steering blocks allowing more steering, along with completely new big bore shocks improving the handling, all the way to the all new chassis with optimized weight balance significantly improving the performance on bumpy tracks, all this... making the car not only easy to drive but also making it a top performer under all racing conditions. No matter if you drive on flat fast track, on a bumpy technical track, or enjoying super-high jumps, the XB8 handles the different racing conditions with top performance.




More Front Suspension Downtravel
The modified front suspension arms on the XB8-EC now allow for even greater down travel, which makes the car easier to control over big jumps, but especially will increase the traction and provide improved suspension on bumpy track surfaces. The front shock tower was redesigned to allow greater downtravel.




New Redesigned Shocks
Off-road performance depends highly on perfectly working shock absorbers, and as such, the new XB8 shocks were completely redesigned to give the very best performance possible. The most significant improvement and change is the bore of the shocks, which was increased to allow for a higher volume of oil for improved damping characteristics. The new large bore shock pistons were designed and manufactured with a completely new molding process to ensure optimum tolerance and roundness of the pistons which move freely and very precisely inside the shock body. The shock body design was also improved, with the lower part of the shock body being made straighter so even in extreme cases when the piston hits the bottom of the shock, the piston will hit with the full surface so there is no risk of piston warping or breaking.




Improved Weight Balance
One of the most significant improvements in the handling of the XB8 is the improved weight balance. The new chassis puts the engine weight more rearward which stabilizes and improves the handling of the car in bumpy conditions and incredibly improves it in jumps and when landing from large jumps. The handling of the XB8 has never been so comfortable and precise as it is now. You will enjoy full control over the car in all different track conditions.




Front Arm Design update
The XB8-EC features the long and strong arms of the XB8-TQ, however these arms were additionally milled in critical areas which have direct influence and impact on the amount of downtravel and steering. With these modifications, the new arms allow the maximum downtravel and highest possible steering.




Steering Blocks update
In addition to the suspension arms, the front steering block were also modified with extra milling allowing the steering block to have increased turning radius to gain extra steering, which greatly improves the handling and makes the car even easier to drive on all tracks. The steering blocks still feature genuine XRAY construction; the very lightweight blocks are molded from extra-stiff composite mixture with molded-in steel bushings where the steering blocks are mounted to the suspension, ensuring a wobble-free and ultra-tight steering block assembly.



Reinforced Chassis Braces
The front and rear braces have significant influence on chassis stiffness and this has great impact on the car handling under different track grip conditions. The composite braces have proven to be the most frequently used in most racing conditions and as such the design was modified and updated to make the braces stronger to withstand extreme conditions after big jumps, preventing tweaking or breakage.

Extra-robust composite braces are keyed to the chassis, guaranteeing overall chassis stiffness but still being flexible enough to allow the car to generate sufficient grip and provide the desired steering characteristics.




Steering Pivot Balls with Backstops
The very popular steering pivot balls with backstops feature an updated ball shape, which allows increased downtravel. The specially-designed backstops guarantee that even under oversteering conditions or crashes the steering rod assembly will not disconnect. The pivot balls are manufactured from exclusive HUDY Spring Steel™ to guarantee the highest strength and lifespan.



New Shock Parts
Most of the internal parts of the shocks have undergone a complete facelift and improvement: new shock bodies, new pistons, new shock rods, new o-rings, new shock cap, improved lower shock collar, new rubber boots, new internal shape.

The new big bore pistons are manufactured from well-proven specially formulated plastic compound to provide smoother action and durability. A new production process has been used to improve the roundness of the pistons after production, ensuring that the pistons will move perfectly ensuring identical shock action in all four shocks.

The new shock membranes were slightly redesigned, and are now wider to fit the new big bore shocks. The material has been also improved to guarantee the same dampening characteristics from the beginning of the race to the end even after excessive overload on the shocks. XRAY’s commitment to perfection is evident by measuring and selecting every membrane thickness to ensure that all four membranes in the set have same dampening characteristics.
The shock O-rings are newly manufactured from a new silicone compound to allow ultra-free movement of the shock rod while still maintaining a tight seal in the shock body. Shock rod movement has never been freer.




Stronger Servo Saver
To ensure more precise and sharp dialing of the car into corners, the servo saver is now 30% stronger while still soft enough to protect the servo in a crash. The servo saver is hardcoated to eliminate the possibility of thread stripping due to dusty conditions.



New XRAY Body
The XB8-EC comes with the new XRAY lightweight racing body which is 30% lighter than standard bodies. The front nose has reinforced edges where it fits around the front shock tower, cutting down on body tears. The area around the engine has been specially designed to promote airflow into and around the engine head to assist with engine cooling. The sides of the bodies have a tight fit to the sides of the car to minimize the amount of dirt entering the chassis. This also helps in wet conditions.




Premium Luxury Quality
The XB8 has been well known and awarded as the world’s highest-quality and premium off-road car. You will find only the best premium parts manufactured from exclusive Swiss 7075 T6 material featuring XRAY stylish black finish with silver edging for a luxurious look, and all drivetrain parts are manufactured from top-secret self-developed HUDY Spring Steel™.




Chassis
The newly-designed – with improved weight distribution - is CNC-machined from high-quality Swiss 3mm 7075 T6 hard coated aluminum and is strategically machined in low-stress areas to make it as light as possible without affecting strength or rigidity. Material below the engine, fuel tank, and diffs has been removed to allow for the lowest possible center of gravity. The chassis has optimized weight balance with all parts centralized in the middle for perfect side-to-side weight balance.

All screw holes on the bottom of the chassis are countersunk, allowing for a very smooth chassis underside with no protruding screw heads. The chassis is hardcoated at XRAY’s own in-house fully robotic hardcoating line, ensuring a perfect hardcoated surface.

Strong composite side guards provide protection to the buggys internals.

Extra-robust composite braces are keyed to the chassis, guaranteeing overall chassis stiffness but still being flexible enough to allow the car to generate sufficient grip and provide the desired steering characteristics.

The radio tray, front upper deck and central diff mounting plate are all machined from high-quality Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum featuring XRAY stylish black finish with silver edging for a luxurious look.

The chassis features rigid front and rear diff housings on which all suspension parts are mounted. Easy access to both front and rear differentials makes maintenance super easy.



Swiss 7075 T6 Aluminum Parts
The radio tray, front upper deck and central diff mounting plate are all machined from high-quality Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum featuring XRAY stylish black finish with silver edging for a luxurious look.



Suspension
The XB8 features XRAY’s own I.S.S. (Integrated Suspension Settings™) design. All adjustment possibilities are completely integrated, allowing complete setup without changing or replacing any parts – no need for optional caster or toe blocks.

Front and rear shock towers are CNC-machined from high-grade Swiss 4mm 7075 T6 aluminum, and feature XRAY’s stylish black finish with silver edging. Shock towers are strategically lightened to reduce weight without compromising strength. Multiple shock mounting positions allow for numerous suspension settings.

The front shock tower features XRAY’s I.S.S. composite eccentric bushings that enable quick and easy adjustment of front upper arm angle to compensate for lower arm anti-dive settings. The new front shock tower allows for greater suspension downtravel.

Suspension blocks are CNC-machined from 5mm and 8mm high-grade Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum. Each block features I.S.S composite bushings that allow anti-dive, anti-squat, and toe adjustments.

Arm mounts feature hardened 4mm hinge pins and have completely captured ends to endure long runs. XRAY engineering allows for a suspension solution without C-clips anywhere on the car.

The exclusive composite mixture used for suspension arms is a perfect balance between reliability and performance. The long suspension arm itself is rigid enough to provide a responsive feel, yet soft enough to survive extra-long main events. For improved handling, the front suspension arm is additionally milled.

The kit includes both front and rear anti-roll bars that are firmly mounted to both diff cases.

The unique C-hub suspension on the XB8 features Integrated Adjustable CasterTM (XRAY patent) which enables you to adjust a single C-block through the entire caster angle range; no optional caster blocks needed! The C-block features an inclined kingpin design for increased steering and stability. The rear uprights offer an extensive range of roll center and camber rise settings.

Super-lightweight composite steering blocks are a genuine innovation in design and functionality. Each block features an inset steel bushing that is molded into the steering block itself. This concept enables the king pin screws to be firmly held in the steel threaded bushing while the end of the screw is self-locked in composite to prevent the screws from loosening during racing. The steering blocks are molded from a lightweight yet very strong and durable composite material.

The fully-adjustable turnbuckles are made from premium HUDY Spring SteelTM and feature a tougher core for off-road use. The front turnbuckles feature a special reinforced thread profile which makes them super strong. A handy turnbuckle wrench is included in the kit.



Swiss 7075 T6 Shock Towers
Front and rear shock towers are CNC-machined from high-grade Swiss 4mm 7075 T6 aluminum, and feature XRAY’s stylish black finish with silver edging. Shock towers are strategically lightened to reduce weight without compromising strength. Multiple shock mounting positions allow for numerous suspension settings.




Integrated Suspension Settings
The front shock tower features XRAY’s I.S.S. composite eccentric bushings that enable quick and easy adjustment of front upper arm angle to compensate for lower arm anti-dive settings. The new front shock tower allows for greater suspension downtravel.



I.S.S. Suspension Blocks
Suspension blocks are CNC-machined from 5mm and 8mm high-grade Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum. Each block features I.S.S composite bushings that allow anti-dive, anti-squat, and toe adjustments.

Arm mounts feature hardened 4mm hinge pins and have completely captured ends to endure long runs. XRAY engineering allows for a suspension solution without C-clips anywhere on the car.



Anti-Roll Bars
The kit includes both front and rear anti-roll bars that are firmly mounted to both diff cases.



Integrated Adjustable Caster
The unique C-hub suspension on the XB8 features Integrated Adjustable Caster™ (XRAY patent) which enables you to adjust a single C-block through the entire caster angle range; no optional caster blocks needed! The C-block features an inclined kingpin design for increased steering and stability. The rear uprights offer an extensive range of roll center and camber rise settings.




Hudy Spring SteelTM Adjustable Turnbuckles
The fully-adjustable turnbuckles are made from premium HUDY Spring Steel™ and feature a tougher core for off-road use. The front turnbuckles feature a special reinforced thread profile which makes them super strong. A handy turnbuckle wrench is included in the kit.



Drivetrain
The ultra lightweight drivetrain guarantees reduced rotating weight and increased performance. All drivetrain parts (drive shafts, diffs, brake outdrives) are ultra lightweight, strategically weight-reduced, and are manufactured from the premium high-quality top-secret HUDY Spring Steel™. Wheel axles and wheel nuts are made from aircraft light aluminum, hard anodized for increased lifespan and low wear.

The XB8EC features new center drive shafts that are the same length front & rear.




Differentials
Rubber-sealed composite differential housings are manually precision ground after the molding process to guarantee a perfect fit with no vibration. Differential gears are made from pressed steel, heat treated, and machined for ultra-precision and smooth operation. Improved differential gears are now used, manufactured from new material to increase lifespan.

The XB8-EC kit features the new XRAY Premium Silicone Oils manufactured in Europe by a specialized premium silicone oil manufacturer; these new oils were exclusively created for XRAY. Each batch of premium oil is laboratory tested and calibrated to ensure the highest possible consistency and quality from batch to batch. Based on the industry-proven CST rating, the new line of oils will be easy to identify, adjust, and feel.

The diff outdrives are manufactured from premium HUDY Spring Steel™ for a prolonged lifespan. The front diff outdrives have been specially elongated to keep the drive shaft in place under full downtravel of the long arms.

Main gears use HUDY steel (Spur, Pinion, Crown gear and Clutch bell) and each piece is individually machined using a precision gear machine.

Access to the center differential is super easy by releasing the upper deck with only four screws. The lower center diff housing is sized to accommodate optional spur gears.



Premium Silicone Oils
The XB8-EC kit features the new XRAY Premium Silicone Oils manufactured in Europe by a specialized premium silicone oil manufacturer; these new oils were exclusively created for XRAY. Each batch of premium oil is laboratory tested and calibrated to ensure the highest possible consistency and quality from batch to batch. Based on the industry-proven CST rating, the new line of oils will be easy to identify, adjust, and feel.




Clutchbell and Spur Gear
All clutchbells and spur gears have been manufactured from the improved ‶HUDY Spring Steel™ for Gears※ which was specially developed and formulated for gear-type products such as spur gears and clutchbells. The clutchbell features special steel-covered clutchbell bearings which are specially greased to provide longer lifespan.




Clutch System
High-grade CNC-machined engine mounts, black anodized and milled to create the stylish XRAY luxury look, help to dissipate engine heat.

The flywheel is CNC-machined from super-strong Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum, hard anodized for increased lifespan. The strong material guarantees that the installed pins will not shift or loosen even under the heaviest loads. The clutch features three aluminum lightweight shoes with optimized weight and shape to provide a later clutch engagement which has been specially optimized for racing requirements. The clutch shoes are CNC-machined from premium aircraft aluminum.

To improve the life span of the clutch shoe springs, the design and shape was redesigned and improved to eliminate breakage.





Engine, Clutch, and Brakes
High-grade CNC-machined engine mounts, black anodized and milled to create the stylish XRAY luxury look, help to dissipate engine heat.

The flywheel is CNC-machined from super-strong Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum, hard anodized for increased lifespan. The strong material guarantees that the installed pins will not shift or loosen even under the heaviest loads. The clutch features three aluminum lightweight shoes with optimized weight and shape to provide a later clutch engagement which has been specially optimized for racing requirements. The clutch shoes are CNC-machined from premium aircraft aluminum.

The new clutch shoe springs feature new improved shape for longer lifespan.

The ventilated brake disks are laser cut, heat treated, and ground both sides to guarantee vibration-free operation. The brake pads feature high-quality Ferodo® pads for unmatched stopping power. Brake bias can easily be adjusted via easy-to-adjust brake linkages.



Fuel Tank and Nitro-Related
The fuel tank – with integrated stone filter – has a molded-on splashguard to protect the brakes from fuel spillage. The tank is mounted with rubber grommets to absorb vibration. The large-capacity fuel filter is included as standard; the fuel filter is different from others as it is captured in a holder and will not turn as the result of vibration. The fuel filter is mounted to the side of the fuel tank’s splashguard to ensure that no vibrations are transferred to the fuel filter... again thanks to the rubber mounting grommets.

Small composite holders secure thick 5.5mm silicone fuel tubing.

The smooth-flowing and efficient air filter is made from two parts. Air filter oil is included as standard. The universal rubber elbow allows it to fit any standard 1/8 buggy engine.



Steering System
The steering plate is precision-machined from Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum with XRAY’s stylish black finish with silver edging. The steering plate features three different Ackermann settings for precision steering setup.

The servo saver stands are manufactured from premium HUDY Spring Steel™ ensuring that the servo saver posts will never bend or break. The dual steering system rides on lightly oiled ball bearings providing super-smooth and super-fast servo action. The super-strong servo saver spring makes sure that the steering will be very precise in all conditions, but is still soft enough to ensure that even in heavy crashes the energy will not be transferred to the servo.



Electronics
The aluminum T6 radio tray features a lay-down steering servo and upright throttle/brake servo arrangement; both servos are placed on the chassis centerline. Heavy-duty steering horns are included to withstand the abuse from long mains.

The large molded radio box features a clean design and layout that places the weight in key areas for a balanced car. The batteries are placed on the centerline of the chassis and the lightweight receiver is placed on the side. The very easy-to-access radio box is mounted on the side of the radio plate so by releasing only a few screws the whole electronics assembly can be removed from the car for quick cleaning and servicing.

For racers not using a radio switch, a handy molded cover is included to guarantee a leak-free radio box! The tight antenna tube holder ensures that the antenna tube stays attached even if the car is flipped.





Wing & Wheels
The aerodynamic rear wing is molded from a very flexible yet virtually unbreakable composite mixture. All edges are reinforced at critical areas to prevent cracking or breakage. The rear wing holders feature aluminum braces and the wing holders are mounted firmly to the rear shock tower. The holder offers many different wing-mounting positions to guarantee the optimum setting for different tracks.

Stylish XRAY Starburst wheels are molded from light yet durable material.




XB8-EC Specs

Dimensions:
Length: 482 mm
Width: 306 mm
Height: 180 mm
Wheelbase: 321~327mm
Weight: 3350 g

Chassis:
Chassis: CNC-machined Swiss 7075 T6 hardcoated aluminum
Radio tray: CNC-machined Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum
Front upper deck: CNC-machined Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum
Central diff upper deck: CNC-machined Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum
Braces: Reinforced composite braces (front / rear)




Suspension:
Fully adjustable suspension featuring I.S.S. (Integrated Suspension Settings™ )
Rear suspension: Lower H-arm with adjustable upper camber link
Front suspension: C-hub suspension with I.A.C. (Integrated Adjustable Caster™)
Damping: Machined aluminum, oil-filled coil-over shocks with 3.5mm shafts and rubber shaft covers


Drivetrain:
Type: Full-time shaft-drive 4WD w/ center differential
Primary: Steel spur gear / clutch bell
Drive shafts: Hudy Spring Steel™ universal joints
Differentials: Sealed, 6 gear, silicone-filled
Clutch: Aluminum 3-shoe
Bearings: Rubber-sealed




Gearing:
Pinion/Spur: 12/40
Primary Ratio: 3.33:1
Internal Ratio: 3.54:1
Final Gear Ratio: 11.79:1


Body, Tires, Wheels & Others
Body: XRAY XB8 body
Tires: Not included
Wheels: XRAY Starburst, standard 17mm hub
Fuel tank: 120cc capacity with hypertonic tank lid and internal stone-type filter




Adjustment Possibilities
Camber, caster, toe-in, front inboard toe, wheelbase, front anti-dive, rear anti-squat, front and rear roll center, Ackermann


Also Included
Wheel tool
Universal tool for nuts, turnbuckles, and shock clips


Items Not Included:
Engine
Exhaust system
Electronics (Radio, Receiver, Servos)
Tires
Tools
Receiver Battery
Fuel



 
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