XRAY T3 - 2012 EU Rubber-Spec Competition 1/10 Electric Touring Car

This is the XRAY T3 - 2012 EU Rubber-Spec Competition 1/10 Electric Touring Car. Improving one of the world's best electric touring cars is a demanding task that could be considered impossible. Since 2000 when the first T1 was launched the XRAY racing team along with the staff in R&D have been continuously working on improving the car each and every year. With a long and distinguished history of racing achievements and groundbreaking, award-winning innovations, XRAY is proud to offer the 2012 version of the T3 platform, a top-quality “no-compromise” engineering marvel designed to put you in the Winners Circle.

The T3 carries all the heritage and racing pedigree to again raise the bar higher. The T3 platform in its evolution process that has been redesigned and improved for 2012. No extras needed, just a desire to win.

XRAY T3 Platform
XRAY is a name that has become synonymous with quality, workmanship, performance, and luxury in the RC world. With countless victories and titles from all around the world — including 33x US National Champion, International Indoor Champion ’05-’06-’07-’08-’09, US Snowbird Champion ’04-’05-’06-’07-’08-’09-‘10-‘11, 6x European Junior Champion and over 200+ national titles around the world — XRAY touring cars have become the world’s top favorite touring car as voted in the Reader’s Choice Awards and more than 12x Car of the Year Awards. Over the years, XRAY’s Engineering Department has continued its ongoing development, bringing with it a fresh version of its touring car platform, always superseding and improving upon its predecessors.

T3'12 Features:

• Chassis designs
• Redesigned top deck
• Front shock tower
• Rear shock tower
• Upper bulkheads
• Gear differential
• Steering blocks
• Servo saver
• Ball joints
• Servo position
• Optimized shock positions
• Optimized chassis flex
• Roll center positions
• Improved steering characteristics
• Increased traction
• Improved chassis balance
  

All-2012 Features in Detail:

• Graphite chassis designed for increased overall traction and improved on-power steering
• Re-designed graphite top deck for increased in/out of the corner steering
• Front & rear graphite shock towers designed for upper bulkheads
• Upper bulkheads with 3 upper linkage mounting positions
• Quick change linkage length & roll center position by shim addition/removal
• XRAY leak-free gear differential is lighter and smoother than all other differentials; no maintenance required
• Harder steering blocks give smoother steering and cornering, prevent front tire overheating in high-grip conditions
• 4-spring servo-saver for smoother handling and increased steering accuracy
• Closed cup ball-joints for freer movement
• Vertical servo position gives more space for electronics
• Optimized shock tower shock positions for increased on-power steering and improved high-traction handling
• Lightweight black-anodized Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum turnbuckles
• Super-lightweight Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum rear drive shafts, hard-anodized, color-coated and laser-engraved, 38% lighter than standard drive shafts
• Super-light drive axles with 35% less rotating mass
• Orange-anodized aluminum parts for stylish and distinctive look
• Reduced sensitivity to changing track conditions, giving super-consistent performance during runs
• Super-smooth, super-light maintenance-free composite gear differential
• Centered layshaft and split bulkheads provide optimum balance due to perfect weight distribution of the motor towards centerline, giving quicker left-right transitions
• Ultra-light bulkheads CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum
• Motor mount bulkhead features the lowest possible motor position, compatible with stock / modified / brushless motors
• Super-light composite front Solid Axle with XRAY’s own smart quick-change outdrive system for easy outdrive exchange; no servicing or replacement of drive shaft blades needed, translates into reduced servicing costs
• Specially-optimized drive shaft lengths for rubber-tire racing conditions ; longer 52mm front/rear CVD drive shafts positioned more towards center line in diff/solid axle outdrives generate more overall traction and make the car easier to drive on low-traction tracks
• Independent front and rear diff height adjustment; belt tension adjustment in both front and rear bulkheads
• Long front & rear suspension arms for improved traction and easier handling feature optimized shock mounting positions
• Suspension arms feature integrated anti-roll bar mounts; rear arms feature 3 different anti-roll bar mounts for super-fine adjustment of the rear anti-roll bar
• Includes both front and rear anti-roll bars (front 1.4mm & rear 1.2mm)
• C-hubs with large openings for quick and easy assembly/disassembly of the CVDs; prevents collision of CVD with C hub in serious crashes (compatible for the ECS drive shafts)
• C-hubs available in standard caster angles (2°, 4°, 6°); available in two hardnesses (M – medium, H – hard)
• Rear uprights with integrated 0° toe-in prevent suspension geometry changes in serious crashes; available in two hardnesses (M – medium, H – hard)
• Steering blocks available in two hardnesses (M – medium, H - hard)
• Front & rear shock towers machined from premium 3.0mm graphite material with optimized shock absorber positions
• C2.6 and C3.0 racing springs
• 84T 48P spur gear – extra-hard material, wobble-free design
• EFRA, ROAR, FEMCA spec compliant for modified and stock racing
  

Specifications:

• Class: 1/10 electric touring car
• Width: Adjustable 189mm
• Length: 372mm
• Wheelbase: Adjustable 256 - 261mm
• Weight: 491g
• Ready-to-run weight: 1387g
• Chassis:
• Chassis: CNC machined 2.5mm laminated carbon graphite
• Shock towers: Machined 3.0mm laminated carbon graphite (front + rear) with multiple shock mounting and camber link roll center positions
• Body: Not included, uses 190mm type
• Drive Train:
• Type: Dual belt
• Main layshaft: Lightweight aluminum middle lay shaft with 20T pulleys and 84T 48P spur gear
• Primary: Pinion/spur
• Drive ratio: 1.9
• Drive shafts: Rebuildable front CVD driveshafts 52mm made from special world-renowned, top-secret, self-developed HUDY Spring Steel; super-lightweight rear 52mm aluminum drive shafts, CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 and hard coated for extra durability and stylish looks
• Front axle: Front XRAY Composite Solid Axle with 38T pulley
• Rear differential: Gear differential
• Belts: Ultra-thin Kevlar belts
• Bearings: Rubber covered high-speed bearings
• Suspension:
• Front: Hard front suspension arms, hard steering blocks
• Rear: Hard rear suspension arms, medium rear uprights
• C-blocks: Medium 4° caster blocks
• Shocks: Short XRAY 4-step externally adjustable, oil-filled, coil-over shocks shortened for improved suspension travel
• Geometry:
• Camber: Adjustable front + rear
• Front Caster: 4° static (optional 0°, 2° or 6°) with .75° ~ 1.5° adjustability using squat/dive
• Toe-in: Adjustable front + rear
• Downstops: Adjustable front + rear
• Front anti-dive: Adjustable 0° ~ 3°
• Rear anti-squat: adjustable 0° ~ 3°
• Anti-roll bars: 1.4mm front + 1.2mm rear
• Ackermann: To change Ackermann angle, use 2 identical shims (of same thickness) between the aluminum steering plate and ball end
• Steering: Centrally-positioned dual steering system
• Other:
• Instructions: Full-color manual with 3D graphics
• Set-up book: Not included, the T2 2-color set-up book (44 pages) can be downloaded and it shows previous XRAY models in photographs contained within it. However, the methodology and set-up theory are the same for all modern touring cars.
• Packaging: Carton box with vinyl bags with parts
• Additionally included: HUDY Graphite Grease, Silicone Oils, Authentication Certificate, set-up sheet, parts list & exploded view, decals

Needed to Complete:

• Radio system (transmitter and receiver)
• Steering servo
• Battery pack & Charger
• ESC & Motor
• Pinion gear
• 1/10-scale body shell (190 mm)
• Wheels, Tires, Inserts & Glue
• High-strength fiber tape
• Double-sided tape
• Bearing oil
• Medium-grade thread lock (blue)
• Tools

This product was added to our catalog on November 10, 2011