XRAY XB8 2017 Spec 1/8 Off-Road Nitro Buggy Kit

This is the XRAY XB8 2017 Spec 1/8 Off-Road Nitro Buggy Kit. The XB8 is typical XRAY: premium, professional, high-competition for the most demanding racers, developed with attention to the smallest details, and backed by premium service & support… a luxury masterpiece.

Designed, developed, and fully manufactured in-house at the XRAY factory in Slovakia, Europe, using the most high-tech German & Swiss machines and premium European materials, crafted with XRAY's legendary attention to detail by our artistic production specialists. The XB8 is truly a masterpiece.

2017 Spec Features:

• Large volume front, central, and rear differentials for improved long run performance and reduced internal heat build up
• Stronger 2.5mm diff pins in all differential outdrives
• Longer front, central and rear internal cross diff pins
• Improved internal diff gears with re-profiled teeth for reduced friction and smooth operation
• Updated lightweight machined diff outdrives
• Updated profile 46T lightweight Hudy Steel central diff gear
• Updated larger rubber-sealed center differential housing
• New differential gaskets
• Front trailing steering blocks give increased forward traction and better handling
• Improved geometry steering block Ackermann plates
• Updated graphite material servo saver for increased reliability and smooth operation
• Composite front upper top deck for added flex & increased steering
• Improved aluminum steering posts to accommodate new front upper plate
• Redesigned steering pivot balls to eliminate wheel locking
• Redesigned brake cam
• Narrow profile front suspension arms move the front wheels forward for improved take-off and landing on jumps
• Longer rear suspension arms for better handling, stability and increased traction
• Short aluminum rear suspension holders for new geometry
• Improved weight distribution and balance for increased traction
• Updated chassis flex adjustments using optional graphite stiffeners on the chassis guards
• Hard aluminum clutch shoes for smoother engagement

Specifications:
Length: 500mm
Chassis length: 399.5mm
Wheelbase: 322~328mm
Width: 310mm
Weight: 1868g
Approximate running weight: 3205g

Includes:

• 2017 Spec Buggy Kit
  
• XB8'16 Body

Needed to Complete:

• 2-channel, 2-servo R/C System for cars
• 21-class Engine & Tuned Pipe
  
• Engine starting tools
• Batteries for R/C system
• Tires, Inserts & CA Glue 
• Fuel & Fuel Bottle
• Polycarbonate Paint for Body
  
• Tools for Assembly

This product was added to our catalog on March 14, 2017