XRAY XB8E 2017 Spec Luxury 1/8 Electric Off-Road Buggy Kit

The XB8E - An Icon of Unequaled Reliability & Outstanding Performance

Based on the ultra-successful XB8 platform, XRAY proudly presents the 2017-spec XB8E which incorporates the latest improvements and refinements gathered by the team, race-proven in the highest competition races around the world. 

2017 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
• Re-designed lightweight machined diff outdrives
• Re-designed profile 46T lightweight Hudy Steel central diff gear
• Re-designed larger rubber-sealed center differential housing
• Re-designed differential gaskets
• Front trailing steering blocks give increased forward traction and better handling
• Improved geometry steering block Ackermann plates
• Re-designed 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 front upper plate
• Redesigned steering pivot balls to eliminate wheel locking
• 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 updated geometry
• Improved weight distribution and balance for increased traction
• Re-designed chassis flex adjustments using optional graphite stiffeners on the chassis guards

In-Depth Features:

• Chassis:
• Re-designed chassis design with redesigned & improved weight balance, stability, and steering; shorter, wider rear, narrower front
• CNC-machined chassis made from 3mm high-quality Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum
• Strategic machining for ultra-light weight and uncompromised strength & rigidity
• Countersunk screw holes on chassis bottom for smooth underside
• Pre-drilled holes for additional balancing weights
• Pre-drilled centerline holes for use with HUDY Chassis Balancing Tool
• 1-piece electronics assembly is compact and easy to remove
• Re-designed side guards for better stability and improved traction
• Re-designed chassis braces for increased flex, better traction, and elimination of vibration from suspension
• Re-designed large, easy-access, molded battery plate
• Re-designed updated & reinforced diff bulkheads
• Re-designed upper deck accommodates all updates including front brace attachment, connection to updated bulkheads and front suspension
• Premium Swiss 7075 T6 shock towers
•  Drivetrain:
• Conventional shaft-driven 4WD off-road drivetrain
• Front & rear gear differential with adjustable oil viscosity featuring 46T crown gears and 14T pinion gears
• Central differential with adjustable oil viscosity featuring 46T spur gear
• Re-designed front & rear universal drive shafts generate more traction, offer less resistance in front at maximum steering angle.
• Re-designed front & rear central CVD drive shafts accommodate weight balance distribution
• All drive shafts manufactured from HUDY Spring Steel
• Central larger & stronger outdrives feature protective rubber boots, thick 3mm pins, and a protective locking ring
• Ultra-lightweight 17mm wheel hex drive hubs CNC-machined from Swiss 7075 T6 black-coated aluminum
• Full set of 22 high-speed, greased, blue-sealed ball-bearings ensure maximum efficiency
• Differentials:
• High-precision gear differentials
• Rubber-sealed composite differential housings with steel inserts
• Differential internal gears made from pressed steel, heat treated, and machined for ultra‑high precision and smooth operation
• Super-lightweight diff outdrives machined from HUDY Spring Steel
• Easy access to center differential
• Center diff housing is sized to accommodate optional spur gears
• Differential main gears manufactured from HUDY Gear Steel
• Suspension:
• Re-designed pivot ball suspension concept for 2016 to prevent binding in dusty conditions, while ensuring stable ride height in all traction conditions.
• Ultra-robust pivot ball suspension with integrated suspension geometry adjustment; different kingpin plates being the only optionally-available tuning parts
• Integrated Suspension Settings (I.S.S.) for quick & easy suspension geometry setting
• Suspension arms with optimal length, thickness, flexibility, geometry of suspension points, and material characteristics.
• Suspension arms are the result of extensive design knowledge and exhaustive testing
• Exclusive composite mixtures developed in-house by XRAY offer the perfect balance between reliability and performance, rigid enough to provide a responsive feel yet soft enough to survive extra-long main events and impact
• Re-designed extra-strong & robust front upper arms accommodate pivot ball suspension.
• Re-designed front upper pivot balls are combined with steel threaded part for maximum strength; aluminum ball is machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 and additionally hardcoated for extended lifespan
• Re-designed redesigned 2-pivot ball, super-lightweight composite steering blocks with universal design to work on either left & right side
• Updated rear lower arm features extra inner shock positions for super-smooth track surfaces, and pre-drilled holes to install lightweight mud guards (included).
• Re-designed 1-piece lightweight composite rear upright block with geometry for improved traction and bump absorption
• Shortened rear turnbuckles with lengthened pivot balls for improved side landings
• Turnbuckles made from special blend of HUDY Spring Steel specifically formulated for turnbuckles
• Front & rear anti-roll bars manufactured from spring steel material
• Redesigned Ackermann for improved steering characteristics, better predictability into & out of corners.
• Redesigned, updated dual-arm steering system accommodates weight balance and repositioned Ackermann
• Integrated, easily adjustable servo saver
• Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum steering plate
• Quick & easy Ackermann and bump steer adjustment
• HUDY Spring Steel turnbuckles
•  Shocks:
• Big-bore, long-stroke shocks for ultimate reliability and performance
• Shock bodies are externally hardcoated
• Shock body external threading for quick & easy spring preload adjustment
• Re-designed longer rear shock body for improved efficiency in rough, bumpy conditions
• Robust 3.5mm super-smooth polished shock shafts
• Longer shock shafts & shock collar for increased downtravel
• Ultra-fine shock protective rubbers for superior sealing against dirt
• Ultra-precise big-bore 6-, 8- and 10-hole shock pistons made from Delrin material for smooth operation and durability
• Specially-formulated rubber shock membrane ensures equal damping
• Lower shock assembly features multiple high-quality silicone O-rings for smooth, free, leak-free operation
• Re-designed front & rear shock springs feature a mix of progressive & linear rates; the springs are slightly progressive, but under larger compression they change characteristics to become more linear to give excellent feeling & feedback in all different track conditions.
• Specially-designed shock springs have been specifically designed to complement the big-bore shocks
• Shock springs are manually measured, selected and matched into pairs to guarantee precisely equal length and damping characteristics
• XRAY Premium Silicone Oils are manufactured 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 batch-to-batch. Based on the industry-standard cSt rating, the line of oils will be easy to identify, adjust, and feel.
• Body & Wing:
• Redesigned body with improved aerodynamics, increased downforce, increased side stability, improved landing, and significantly increased rear downforce
• High-quality Lexan body perfectly fits the car and works in most track conditions
• Redesigned composite side guards protect the car from side hits. The side guards perfectly fit the chassis and seal against dirt.
• Stylish, effective, and strong rear wing is made from strong special composite mixture, designed to survive severe abusive and extreme crashes while keeping its shape
• Rear wing holders made from special composite mixture to withstand abuse and crashes, and feature several different wing mounting positions
• Mud guards may be easily installed on the rear suspension arms to protect the rear drivetrain in wet and dirty track conditions

Specifications:
Length: 500mm
Chassis length: 399.5mm
Wheelbase: 322~328mm
Width: 310mm
Weight: 2014g
Approximate running weight: 3450g

Needed to Complete:

• 1/8 Scale Brushless Motor & ESC
• 2-Channel Radio System
• High Torque Steering Servo
• (2) 2S LiPo Batteries or (1) 4S LiPo (at least 5000mAh)
• Compatible Battery Charger
• Paint for Polycarbonate Body
• Tires, Wheels & Glue

Note: Complete model shown for illustrative purposes only and is not included. This is a kit only. See Needed To Complete for full list of required items.

This product was added to our catalog on July 13, 2017