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 Part number: # 340001
 Released: Feb. 27, 2012
 
Stock status: 

Replaced by XRAY RX8 2013 Specs 



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The first year of the all-new RX8 has been very exciting and successful. This all-new project presented a challenging task for Team XRAY. We introduced the RX8 to the racing world and set our sights on getting awesome results and achievements world wide including winning the Winternats, several national titles as well as being a finalist at its first Euros and Worlds.

Development at XRAY never stops, nor does our pursuit of perfection. The 2012 spec of the RX8 brings forth all the best from the RX8 platform and adds several refinements and improvements to make the already successful car even more reliable and have increased performance and handling.

Dipl. Eng. Juraj Hudy
XRAY Chief Designer

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2012 Specs
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2012 XRAY RX8 New Specs
• All-new narrower chassis with more cutouts is designed to provide more flex for increased steering and traction. The chassis features an increased range of different engine position adjustments to allow the fitting of all standard engines
• All-new radio plate helps to increase traction, steering and flex which make the car easier to drive
• All-new clutch system gives increased durability and features an all new stronger and stiffer clutchbell, yellow clutch shoe, and new flat clutch disk

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• New conical clutch washers for consistent performance
• New front and rear arms feature integrated graphite extensions for optimized shock mounting positions
• New narrower front lower and upper arms allow for a narrower track width to gain more steering
• New steering blocks feature all-new graphite extensions for new optimized Ackermann positions, providing increased steering characteristics
• New super lightweight 2-speed shaft with (5mm ID, 8mm OD) for increased durability and reliability



General
• Developed, designed, and styled by legendary Ing. Juraj 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
• World's lowest CG 1/8 on-road car platform
• Easy-access drivetrain parts for super-quick rebuilds and set-up changes

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Chassis
• CNC-machined 5mm Swiss 7075 T6 chassis, super-narrow design
• Front and rear chassis holes for additional graphite stiffeners and weights
• Super-narrow radio plate CNC-machined from high-grade 2.5mm aero-space graphite
• Centralized 125cc fuel tank offers 3 mounting positions, internal stone-type filter, and volume inserts to fine-tune fuel capacity
• Fuel tank pressure cap with 1-pc profiled seal for perfect fit and sealing
• Composite front and rear bulkheads for optimum suspension and chassis flex
• Belt tension adjustment in front and rear bulkheads
• Unique compact lightweight radio case with rubber-covered quick-exchange system
• Centralized, low-mounted receiver battery pack below fuel tank for easy access
• Optional micro-size receiver battery pack allows fuel tank lowering by 3mm, creating an ultra-low 1/8 on-road platform
• Ultra-low radio plate to create the world’s lowest platform
• Easy radio plate flex adjustment via bushings

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Engine & Clutch
• Quick-set aluminum engine mount system with fixed engine position for super-easy engine installation and gear mesh adjustment
• Swiss 7075 T6 hardcoated flywheel
• Easily-adjustable 3-shoe XCA (XRAY Centrifugal-axial) clutch
• Clutch nut and preload adjustment collar manufactured from special HUDY Spring Steel™ for maximum lifespan and durability
• Ultra-lightweight precision support plate and spring cup manufactured from high-tensile 7075 T6 aluminum
• Clutchbell manufactured from high-grade special steel for high durability and superior lifespan
• Clutchbell / pinion gear construction allows super-precise assembly
• Swiss 7075 T6 machined pinion gears feature special profile teeth that are individually machined on a high-precision gear production machine; special hardcoating ensures maximum life
• Carbide axial thrust-bearing and high-tensile spring
• Robust spring-mounted exhaust mounting system

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Brakes
• Aluminum brake 7075 T6 hub with hardened, pressed brake disk drive pins
• CNC-machined 1-piece brake disk with ultra-deep ventilating groove to dissipate head from both sides of the disk
• Brake disk is precision flat-ground for maximum braking efficiency and super-smooth braking action; strategically-placed ventilation holes ensure minimal brake pad wear
• Brake disk manufactured from special steel and additionally heat-treated for maximum lifespan
• Brake pad backing plates heat-treated for maximum lifespan
• High-grip brake pads are specially bonded to backing plates for high resistance to generated heat build up
• Special distance springs ensure proper gap between brake pads
• CNC-machined 7075 T6 aluminum brake cam is ball-bearing supported for super smoothness and precise brake control

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Drivetrain
• XRAY has developed the most efficient, smoothest drivetrain using optimal belt/pulley construction with lowest rotating mass
• Exclusive HUDY Spring Steel™ drivetrain parts for highest performance and unmatched lifespan
• High-performance HUDY Spring Steel™ front CVD drive shafts
• Rear dogbone style HUDY Spring Steel™ drive shafts
• Super-lightweight wheel axles CNC-machined from HUDY Spring Steel™
• Swiss 7075 T6 alu wheel locks
• Rear solid axle outdrives manufactured from HUDY Spring Steel™, specially hand-ground for maximum precision and smooth operation
• PUR®-reinforced high-efficiency, low-friction, fine-pitch drive belts
• Front middle shaft features large pulley for smooth belt operation and increased lifespan
• Oversized pulleys for maximum-efficiency belt wrapping
• Pulleys molded from super-low friction composite material for extra-long lifespan
• All pulleys have 1-pc design to eliminate need for alu adapters (reduced weight)
• Complete set of high-speed, blue-sealed ball-bearings, degreased, lightly oiled for maximum efficiency, individually controlled, selected, and inspected
• Adjustable graphite side-belt tensioner

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2-Speed Transmission
• Precision-manufactured, super-smooth lightweight hollow middle layshaft made from tough HUDY Shaft Steel, specially heat treated for extra strength and long life
• High-quality 1-way bearing hand-ground for maximum running precision and strength
• 2-speed spur gear adapter CNC-machined from Swiss 7075 T6 for precision fitment of 1-way bearing, allowing super-precise and wobble-free spur gear installation
• World’s most precise spur gears molded from special composite mixture ensures wobble-free running and eliminates run-out
• Wide 2nd gear for increased durability and lifespan
• Stiff 2-speed springs
• Precise 2-speed adapter manufactured from hardened steel
• The 2-speed gear box shoes molded from special composite mixture

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Axles
• Super lightweight front one-way differential with 1-way bearing
• Front axle body machined from high-quality Swiss 7075 T6
• Rear composite lightweight 1-piece solid axle features composite pulley with holes for self-cleaning
• Diff outdrives manufactured from HUDY Spring Steel™ and specially ground for maximum precision
• Easily-adjustable front and rear axle height via eccentric bulkhead bushings

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Suspension
• Advanced suspension geometry optimized and finely tuned for high-competition racing
• Lightweight, durable, and reinforced suspension parts molded from XRAY's self-developed composite mixture for suspension parts. Each suspension part is molded from a high-tech composite that is specially formulated for the particular part
• High-tensile steel suspension pivot pins polished for smooth suspension action.
• Front and rear suspension arms allow super-easy wheelbase and weight balance adjustment
• Fully-adjustable suspension featuring I.S.S. (Integrated Suspension Settings™) - front upper and rear lower suspension is mounted via eccentric bushings which allow full roll center adjustment (up/down & in/out)
• Front steering block and rear uprights feature eccentric bushings for roll center and caster adjustment. Eccentric bushings in rear upright allow independent wheelbase adjustment.
• Small, robust rear uprights feature two easily-adjustable upper roll center positions for traction adjustment. Uprights feature two body mounting adjustment positions to accommodate different body types
• Easily-adjustable 0.5−2.5mm wheel offset using included shims on the wheel axles for front steering adjustment and rear traction characteristic adjustment
• Front and rear track-width adjustment
• Front upper arm design allows quick & easy caster adjustment
• Hand-ground blade-style front-anti roll bars manufactured from Hudy Spring Steel™ are easily adjustable to alter stiffness
• Front anti-roll bars are fully independent from front downstop adjustment
• Rear wobble-free anti-roll bar supported by ball-bearings
• Optional wire anti-roll bars or blade-style anti-roll bar for fine tuning
• Premium Hudy Spring Steel™ adjustable turnbuckles
• Lightweight, super-strong composite pivotball nuts
• Precision pivotballs are specially hardened for exceptional robustness and enhanced lifespan
• Rear lower suspension mounted independently from bulkheads;
• Rear upright features shorter and longer pivot balls in the kit for optimum set-up adjustment

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Steering
• Centralized ball-bearing supported steering servo saver with adjustable spring tension
• 4 Ackermann positions
• Servo mounting system for mid-size servos
• Steering blocks with optimized Ackermann

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Shocks
• XRAY 4-step externally-adjustable shocks feature standard fixed or adjustable pistons
• Fine-threaded alu racing shock bodies for precise height adjustment
• Specially-hardened shock shafts for maximum strength
• XRAY self-developed and manufactured ultimate racing springs are hand-selected and tested for maximum precision, equal length, and equal damping characteristics
• Shocks are mounted to arms into optimized positions and all positions are positioned maximum outwards for maximum stability
• Front and rear CNC-machined premium graphite shock towers feature optimized shock positions for high-competition racing

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Body & Wheels
• Front bumper with optimized downforce design and removable sections for downforce adjustment
• Front and rear body mounts allow 2mm front/rear body position adjustment
• Special composite mixture rear body mount with 3 positions for rear upright downforce adjustment
• Front upper and lower composite bumpers made from special composite material to withstand hard impacts

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Assembly & Support
• Premium 3D full-color Instruction Manual and on-line comprehensive XRAY Set-up Book
• Exclusive Virtual Online Set-up Sheet database with thousands of set-up sheets for race tracks around the world
• Premium, unmatched XRAY online support

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Adjustment Possibilities
• Fully-adjustable front and rear suspension geometry: caster, camber, toe, ride height, droop, wheelbase, track-width, roll centers
• Adjustable front & rear roll centers
• Adjustable belt tension via bulkhead inserts
• Adjustable HUDY Spring Steel™ turnbuckles (steering, servo, rear upper links)
• Adjustable Ackermann positions
• Optimized front & rear upper and lower shock mounting locations
• Externally-adjustable alu racing shocks (4-step)
• Adjustable front anti-roll bar
• Optional adjustable rear anti-roll bar
• Adjustable weight balance



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Prestige. Elegance. Luxury.
The RX8 is a sophisticated, professional, high-competition 1/8 on-road car and as such the entire design concept and materials used are fully race-oriented. The RX8 features easy access to all drivetrain parts allowing super-quick rebuilds and set-up changes, making it extremely easy to work on.



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Lowest CG Platform
Thanks to intelligent design concept and engineering, all parts are positioned ultra-low to create the lowest-possible CG resulting in super-stable and precise handling.



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Top Deck Flex Adjustment
Radio plate flex has a significant influence on the handling and performance of an 1/8 on-road car. The RX8 features smart and simple bushings to allow either fixed or flexible radio plate mounting.



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XRAY Multi-Flex™ Chassis Adjustment
The smart design of the RX8 chassis allows for the mounting of additional weights or stiffeners for complete chassis adjustment. Whether you need to add weight or stiffen the front or rear, you have a choice of optional front/central/rear machined brass weights and front/central/ rear graphite stiffeners. At the front of the car, both the brass weight and graphite insert can be mounted either fixed or flexible to avoid undesired stiffening effect.



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Swiss 7075 T6 Alu Chassis
The lightweight chassis is CNC-machined from 5mm thick premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum and is strategically machined in low-stress areas to make it as light as possible without affecting strength or rigidity. All screw holes on the bottom of the chassis are countersunk, allowing for a very smooth chassis underside with no protruding screw heads.

The area under the engine is solid without any openings to ensure maximum strength.



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Radio Plate & Electronics
The radio plate is CNC-machined from 2.5mm graphite material and the design allows for the easy removal of the entire radio plate (with all electronics) for quick & easy servicing and cleaning.



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Radio Box
The unique compact lightweight radio case features a clean design and layout. The radio case is attached to the side of the radio plate and will fit any standard-size receiver and an optional on/off switch with water-resistant rubber cover.

The radio case features a smart quick-exchange port for quick & easy crystal exchange without the need to open the case. The quick-exchange port is protected and sealed with a rubber cover and when using silicone on the sides of the radio case, a complete water-resistant box is created.



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Fuel Tank
The 125cc fuel tank with hypertonic tank lid and internal stone-type filter is positioned in the center of the car, and features a unique low-profile design to allow the fuel tank to sit as low as possible. Rubber mounting grommets help to reduce vibration. The special composite mixture used in the molded tank guarantees it to be extremely strong and robust. Gluing of the tank pieces is performed by a special self-developed robotic system that ensures maximum accuracy and precision in pre-heating and gluing.



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Adjustable Fuel Tank Height
The 5-cell receiver battery pack is located beneath the fuel tank help create the lowest CG. Using the optional micro-size receiver battery pack allows the fuel tank to be lowered by another 3mm, creating an even lower platform.



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Super-lightweight Bulkheads
The bulkheads are the backbone of the car where all the main parts and suspension are mounted, so the flex of the bulkheads has a significant influence on the suspension, handling, and performance of the car. The RX8 features super-lightweight composite bulkheads with a very clean and lightweight design to create the lowest weight and CG, making the RX8 easy to service while allowing easy access to all parts. The bulkheads create a super-solid platform where all parts are mounted; a special composite mixture was developed to allow multiple assembly/disassembly without stressing or wearing the parts.



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Belt Tension Adjustment
Both front and rear bulkheads feature integrated eccentric bushings which allow quick & easy front and rear belt tension adjustment.



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Easy Battery Pack Removal
The receiver battery pack can be easily removed from beneath the fuel tank by a quick access composite cover on the chassis bottom. An optional graphite cover is recommended for use with a LiPo receiver pack. An optional brass battery holder adds weight to the bottom of the car. Multi-Flex Technology™ allows the mounting of the optional brass or graphite battery holders either affixed directly to the chassis or mounted independently from the chassis.



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Alu Engine Mounts
The quick-set engine mounts are CNC-machined from premium high-strength aircraft aluminum. The engine mount has a fixed position for super-easy engine installation and gear mesh adjustment.



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Easy Gear Mesh Adjustment
The engine mount design allows you to set and fix the engine position for optimum gear mesh adjustment. After initial gear mesh is set, the engine position is permanently set; the engine can be installed/reinstalled at any time without any need for re-adjusting the gear mesh.



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Powerful, High-efficiency Brake System
A strong, highly-efficient brake system has been created by focusing on all of the smallest details. The CNC-machined, precision flat-ground ventilated steel brake disk allows fade-free braking in conjunction with the special high-grip brake pads bonded to brake plates. The specially-glued pads are resistant to high heat.

The brake disk features extra-deep machined grooves making it very light and the split design allows maximum heat absorption. Precision hand-grinding on a flat grinding machine allows true, wobble-free rotation. The ventilating holes are by design outside of the brake pad area to ensure maximum contact of the pads with the disk.

Two spacing springs ensure a proper gap is maintained between the brake pads.
Brake inputs are transfered precisely to the brakes thanks to the super-smooth ball-raced brake cam. The alu brake cam is machined from 7075 T6 aluminum and both brake disk and brake pads are specially heat treated for maximum lifespan.



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World’s Smoothest and Most Efficient Drivetrain
The RX8 drivetrain is the world’s smoothest and most efficient drivetrain. Thanks to the construction of all drivetrain parts, the transmission is super smooth with minimal friction. From the small lightweight axles, through the efficient ratio and optimized pulleys, to the high-speed lightly-oiled bearings and lightweight drivetrain parts, all is specifically designed for the maximum efficiency.



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Hudy Spring Steel™ Drive Shafts
The tiny drive shafts are manufactured from HUDY Spring Steel™, the most effective drive shaft material by the industry leader HUDY. The self-developed top-secret HUDY Spring Steel™ ensures longest drive shaft life, maximum strength, and lowest weight.

The front of RX8 is driven by CVD driveshafts, while standard dogbones are used in the rear.



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Lightweight Axles
The front 1-way and rear solid axle are small and light, ensuring super-low rotating mass and lowest CG. The super lightweight front 1-way bearing is inserted directly in the axle. The axle body is manufactured from HUDY Spring Steel™, specially hand-ground for maximum precision and smooth operation, additionally heat treated and black coated to ensure long life and maximum performance.
The rear composite lightweight axle pulley is inserted on 1-piece solid HUDY Spring Steel axle. All the outdrives are manufactured from HUDY Spring Steel™ and are specially ground for maximum precision. All pulleys have self-cleaning holes.



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Premium Silicone Oils
The RX8 kit includes new XRAY Premium Silicone Oils, manufactured exclusively for XRAY in Europe by a specialized premium silicone oil manufacturer. 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 is very easy to identify, adjust, and feel.



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Hudy Spring Steel™ Diff Outdrives & Wheel Axles
All axle outdrives and wheel axles are manufactured from premium HUDY Spring Steel™ which has been additionally hand ground for maximum precision and easy fit. These parts have unmatched lifespan and maximum strength to withstand the tremendous forces generated by today’s modern nitro engines.



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PUR®-reinforced Belts
The drivetrain uses PUR®-reinforced high-efficiency low-friction drive belts to ensure that all power is properly and efficiently transferred to all drivetrain parts.



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Low-friction Pulleys
All pulleys are molded from a special composite mixture to ensure ultra-low friction operation, minimal chance of teeth breakage, and high lifespan. Pulley covers feature self-cleaning holes.



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2-speed Transmission
The 2-speed transmission parts are installed on a precision-manufactured super-smooth lightweight hollow middle layshaft made from tough HUDY shaft steel for 2-speed, which is additionally heat treated for extra strength and long life. The 2-speed gear adapter is CNC-machined from Swiss 7075 T6 for precision fitment of the 1-way bearing, and allowing super-precise and wobble-free installation of spur gears. The high-quality 1-way bearing is hand-ground before installation for maximum running precision and strength. The 2-speed adapter is manufactured from hardened steel.



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XCA Clutch
Easily-adjustable 3-shoe XCA (Xray Centrifugal-Axial) clutch features clutchbell, clutch nut and preload collar made from exclusive Hudy Spring Steel™, hardcoated flywheel, clutch nut, preload collar, shoe support plate and spring cup made from premium Swiss 7075 T6.



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Adjustable Side Belt Tensioner
The adjustable side belt tensioner is captured on a graphite plate mounted to the side of the radio plate holder.



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High-speed Ball-Bearings
The RX8 is fully ball-bearing equipped and features high-speed, blue-sealed ball-bearings throughout the drivetrain for maximum efficiency. The highest-tolerance and maximum-performance bearings are degreased and lightly oiled with AeroShell Fluid 12 for maximum smoothness and long life.



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Absolutely True Spur Gears
Precision-molded spur gears are made from XRAY’s exclusive secret composite blend, allowing the gears to run true and super quiet, while being robust enough to handle the power of a modern nitro engine. The spur gears are molded with a special technique to allow them to be absolutely true, thus improving the drivetrain efficiency. Each gear is stamped with a tooth number for easy identification.



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Full-optimized Suspension Geometry
The RX8 features the most advanced, fully-optimized suspension geometry for nitro on-road car racing, designed to provide responsive racing characteristics in all racing conditions. Over the years XRAY has successfully gained and utilized extensive suspension geometry knowledge and self-developed suspension stiffness technology, which have been utilized with great success in electric & nitro cars, both on- and off-road. The ultra-lightweight suspension parts are molded from special composite materials that makes the parts very light yet very durable to withstand the rigors of high-performance racing.

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Adjustable Axle Height
Front steering block and rear uprights feature centric and eccentric bushings which allow roll center adjustment as well as positive caster adjustment in front. The eccentric bushings in the rear upright also allows independent wheelbase adjustment. The height of front and rear axles can be easily adjusted with eccentric bushings.



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Wheelbase and Weight Balance Adjustment
Wheelbase can be easily adjusted using clips on the front and rear suspension. Moving the arms front or rear can also be used to fine-tune weight balance.



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Rear Uprights
Small, robust rear uprights feature two easily-adjustable upper roll center positions which are used for traction adjustment. The uprights feature two body mount adjustment positions depending on the type of body. Also incorporated are shorter and longer pivot ball joints for optimum set-up adjustment.



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Adjustment Wheel Offset
Wheel offset is easily adjustable by 0.5−2.5mm using included shims. This affects steering adjustment (when adjusted at the front) and also rear traction characteristics (when adjusted at the rear).



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Graphite Shock Towers
Front and rear shock towers are CNC-machined from thick, premium-quality graphite material to provide maximum strength and long life. The shock towers feature optimized shock upper mounting positions.



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Integrated Suspension Settings™
The design of the RX8 features I.S.S. (Integrated Suspension Settings™). All adjustment possibilities are completely integrated, allowing complete set-up changes without changing or replacing any parts. The use of square eccentric bushings in the front upper bulkheads, as well as in the rear bulkheads for upper & lower suspension, allows for complete geometry adjustment. Roll centers are adjustable in the standard upper & lower positions, as well as in inner and outer positions. High-tensile steel suspension pivot pins are polished for smooth suspension action.



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Adjustable Front Anti-roll Bar
The front anti-roll bar is a fully-adjustable, blade-style design. The front anti-roll bar is fully independent from the downstop adjustment. The hand-ground front anti-roll bar blades ’”manufactured from HUDY Spring Steel™ for longest lifespan ’” are easily adjusted using a 1.5mm hex wrench.



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Rear Anti-roll Bar
The rear 2.8mm anti-roll bar helps to reduce rear chassis roll. The roll bar turns in ball-bearings for maximum precision and freedom of movement. For fine precision tuning, optional wires of different thickness are available. An optional blade-style rear anti-roll bar is also available.



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Hudy Spring Steel™ Turnbuckles
All turnbuckles are manufactured from premium HUDY Spring Steel™ making them the strongest turnbuckles on the market, and ensuring highest strength and longest life. All turnbuckles are easily adjustable with the handy turnbuckle tool.



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Hardened Pivot Balls
The RX8 pivot ball suspension contains precision pivot balls which are specially hardened for enhanced lifespan and withstanding hard crashes. A total of eight (8) pivot balls are included and are supported by lightweight but strong composite nuts.



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Adjustable Servo Saver & Ackermann
The centralized servo saver is ball-raced to ensure super-precise, smooth operation. The servo saver features adjustable spring preload tension for fine tuning. Easily-adjustable 4 position Ackermann allow you to adjust the steering characteristics to suit your driving style and track conditions.



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XRAY Racing Shocks
The RX8 features the famous, race-proven externally-adjustable XRAY racing shocks. Without disassembling the shocks and changing pistons, you can easily adjust the shock damping to 4 different damping settings, from soft to super-stiff. The aluminum threaded shock bodies enable quick & easy ride height adjustment. A new low profile membrane ensures super smooth and precise damping.

XRAY shocks feature self-developed and manufactured ultimate racing springs which are hand selected for maximum precision, equal length, and equal damping characteristics.



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Adjustable & Non-Adjustable Shock Pistons
XRAY keyed shock pistons can be used to make adjustable or non-adjustable shocks. Along with the 2-piece adjustable shock pistons, three different non-adjustable pistons are included.



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Compact Bumper
The front bumper features an optimized downforce design with outer window inserts which can be removed to increase or decrease downforce. Front upper and lower composite bumpers are made from a special composite material to withstand hard impacts.



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Beefy Body Posts
Front and rear body mounts allow for 2mm front/rear adjustment of the body position depending on the wheelbase and body downforce adjustment. Special composite mixture rear body mount features 3 positions for rear upright downforce adjustment.



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Adjustment Possibilites
The RX8 features fully-adjustable front and rear suspension geometry: caster, camber, toe, ride height, droop, track-width, Ackermann, roll centers and weight balance. For easy and fast adjustment, we recommend using set-up tools and accessories from HUDY, the world leader of RC tools.

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Instruction Manual
XRAY Instruction Manuals have become the industry standard, and are simply the best manuals you will ever get with an RC model car. Whether you are a first-time builder or an experienced racer, all instructions are straight-forward and easy to understand. The full color Instruction Manual contains large 3D illustrations that show all assembly details in the easiest and clearest manner.




VIP Customer Treatment
Owning an XRAY model racing car is an experience unto itself. Not only will you own the most premium luxury model racing car in the world, but you will also become a member of the prestigious family of XRAY owners with direct support and service from the XRAY factory. XRAY brings you the most up-to-date RC Web site on the Internet, with daily racing news and the latest product developments. If you have any questions, problems or comments, you can ask the XRAY Support Team or any XRAY Factory Team Driver on the XRAY Support Forum. You can even upload your own set-up sheets or download from the thousands of different set-up sheets available from around the world at the exclusive XRAY Virtual Set-up Sheet Database. And that is only the start of the VIP treatment you get by joining Team XRAY.



Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. The photos shown feature pre-production product and the final car may slightly vary. Engine, tires, wheels, electronics, body are not included and must be purchased separately. Some photos may feature optional parts which are not included in the kit and must be purchased separately. All rights reserved.