XRAY XB8E 2018 Spec Luxury 1/8 Electric Off-Road Buggy Kit

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XRAY XB8E 2018 Spec Luxury 1/8 Electric Off-Road Buggy Kit
Price: $649.99
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This is the XRAY XB8E 2018 Spec Luxury 1/8 Electric Off-Road Buggy Kit. Based on the ultra-successful XB8 platform, XRAY proudly presents the 2018-spec XB8E which incorporates the latest improvements and refinements gathered by the team, race-proven in the highest competition races around the world.

2018 Features:

  • Updated chassis with more space between front wheels and side guards, new positions for rear brace for improved chassis flex characteristics, and chamfered front edges for less dirt pick-up
  • Updated chassis design is now fully compatible between XB8 & XB8E platforms
  • Updated wing mount is 40% lighter with super-low CG. With considerably less weight behind the rear suspension this significantly improves handling characteristics. All-new construction allows more flex. Features new, optimized wing mounting positions
  • Updated rear brace between wing mount and rear chassis brace prevents rear gearbox breakage during impacts, as well as moving the transfer of energy to a different part of the chassis
  • Updated weight transfer from rear wing to the middle of the car reduces tension on the rear diff bulkhead
  • Updated rear body holder
  • Updated rear shock tower features two lines of shock absorber mounting positions and an updated design to allow fitment of the new wing mount and gearbox brace
  • Harder rear lower arms for increased side stability and improved durability in hot conditions
  • Updated stronger, reinforced steering ball joints for increased reliability
  • Updated composite graphite ball cup between steering ball and nut ensures free operation of pivot balls even in extremely dusty conditions
  • Updated improved diff O-rings for more precise differential sealing
  • Softer shock membranes for improved shock performance in bumpy conditions
  • Front & rear CVD drive shafts for increased rear traction
  • 2.6mm rear sway bar for increased traction
  • Updated stronger head screws for diff bulkheads for more reliability
  • High-speed body for improved handling on high-speed tracks and improved rotation in tight corners

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

Needed To Complete:

  • 2-Channel Radio System
  • (1) Steering Servo
  • 1/8 Scale Electronic Speed Control
  • 1/8 Scale Brushless Motor
  • Mod1 Pitch Pinion Gear
  • 4S LiPo Battery Pack (or two 2S LiPos)
  • Compatible Battery Charger
  • Tires, Inserts & CA Tire Glue
  • Polycarbonate Paint (for body)

NOTE: Completed vehicle shown for illustrative purposes only and is not included.

This product was added to our catalog on March 8, 2018

Russell Raden
Verified Owner
Wednesday, Apr 25 2018 (about 5 years ago)
XRAY XB8E 2018 Spec Luxury 1/8 Electric Off-Road Buggy Kit
Extremely well designed vehicle. Parts quality is second to none. This latest edition has improved an already proven platform and made a durable, easily adjustable, and easy to drive 1/8th buggy. Replacement parts seem to be expensive but the need to replace parts on this car is rare.