XRAY XT8 2009 Spec 1/8 Luxury Racing Truggy Kit
XRA350201
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Under the direction of the XRAY legendary world racing team RC car designer Dipl. Ing. Juraj Hudy the XRAY design team headed to the design studio armed with a truck-full of great new ideas for improving on a already great package. The new 2009-spec XT8 has been updated for competition racing by focusing attention on the finest details. Whether talking about handling improvement, jumping ability, drivetrain efficiency or acceleration ability, everything has been improved on the XT8.
The 2009-Spec XT8 features new front suspension, all new big-bore shocks for improved handling, new weight balance for much improved handling over bumps, super lightweight drivetrain parts, and all new graphite parts replacing aluminum equivalents to bring weight down to a minimum. And that is only a partial list of what we’ve done. The 2009-Spec XT8 Truggy is again another perfect example of XRAY’s attention to detail and craftsmanship.
Get set to take the Truggy class by storm with the new 2009-Spec XT8.
New 2009 XRAY XT8 Specs:
- Improved chassis balance and weight distribution
- All-new threaded big bore shocks
- New chassis with improved weight balance and longer wheelbase
- New big-bore shock springs
- New rubber protective shock boots
- New ultra-lightweight HUDY Spring Steel™ drive shafts
- New ultra-lightweight HUDY Spring Steel™ central drive shaft outdrives
- New ultra-lightweight HUDY Spring Steel™ drive axles
- New front suspension geometry with adjustable upper camber link
- New graphite radio plate
- New graphite central diff upper plate
- New front & rear graphite shock towers
- New graphite front upper plate
- New graphite steering plate
- New front upper HUDY Spring Steel™ adjustable turnbuckles
- New fuel tank pressure cap with 1-pc profiled seal for perfect fitment
- New longer engine mounts to reduce chassis bending
- Hard clutch springs
Features
- XRAY Racing Truggy based on the European Champion off-road buggy
- Pure racing design and premium luxury quality with highest performance
- All parts specifically designed and developed for Truggy-specific high-performance suspension geometry, specific Ultra-efficient drivetrain parts with optimal Truggy ratio
- Only premium and exclusive materials used throughout the car
- Exclusive Hudy Spring Steel™ drivetrain parts for highest performance and unmatched lifespan
- Efficient C-hub suspension with innovative I.A.C. (Integrated Adjustable Caster™)
- Lightweight strong molded steering blocks with molded-in steel bushings (XRAY innovation)
- Fully adjustable suspension featuring I.S.S. (Integrated Suspension Settings™)
- Ultra-low CG, all parts are centralized in chassis
- Optimized front/rear and left/right weight balance for perfect jumps
- Fully independent, fully-adjustable suspension with full-time 4WD
- Ultra lightweight high-tensile transmission parts hand made from special world-renowned top-secret self-developed Hudy Spring Steel™
- Drivetrain includes 22 precision rubber-sealed bearings for maximum efficiency and speed
- Ultra-precision front/rear and center diffs with Hudy Spring Steel™ outdrives
- Pinions, spurs, crown gears and clutchbell manufactured by HUDY
- All new extra long big bore shocks for perfect handling on bumpy tracks and big jumps
- Laser-cut, precision-ground steel brake disks for ultra-efficient fade-free braking
- Adjustable turnbuckles made from Hudy Spring Steel™
- Swiss 7075 flywheel with aluminum clutch shoes
- Stylish XRAY Truggy body included
This product was added to our catalog on April 10, 2009
Anonymous
Verified Owner
Friday, Oct 23 2009 (about 14 years ago)
XRAY XT8 2009 Spec 1/8 Luxury Racing Truggy Kit
Have run this truck three times now, one was a double meeting club title. The build was a cinch and came together very nicely. Couple of improvements, get the carbon brake shoes u wont regret it, and I have had both the rear lower outer pivot pins back out past the washers! Replace the standard washers with ones that have a larger outside diameter and are thicker, losi ones work a treat.
This truggy is awsome to drive and jumps, no change that, FLIES really well. That and the build quality with all the Hudy steel diffs, cvd's and outdrives, I love it. -//- Just received this kit, v nice finish on all parts and the glossy colour manual is a stand out! Will be leaving another review once I have put the kit together and given it a drive round my local track.
This truggy is awsome to drive and jumps, no change that, FLIES really well. That and the build quality with all the Hudy steel diffs, cvd's and outdrives, I love it. -//- Just received this kit, v nice finish on all parts and the glossy colour manual is a stand out! Will be leaving another review once I have put the kit together and given it a drive round my local track.
Anonymous
Wednesday, Jul 13 2011 (about 12 years ago)
XRAY XT8 2009 Spec 1/8 Luxury Racing Truggy Kit
I bought this truggy because I had a XB8 buggy and some of the parts are inter-changable. This truggy drives and Jumps like a dream and is extremely durable. When XRAY uses the word luxury they mean it. The build was flawless with no hand fitting required. The only thing I noticed was that the lower shock screws kept backing out on the left rear and right front. It was easily fixed by using left hand threaded screws that are used on the 808 buggy. I have had fantastic success racing this truggy and I race against all major brands. I run an RB B9 and win on a very regular basis. If you are looking for a new truggy than look no further, you won't be diappointed!
Anthony Voulamandis
Sunday, Sep 6 2009 (about 14 years ago)
XRAY XT8 2009 Spec 1/8 Luxury Racing Truggy Kit
Believe me when I say that I did a TON of research before buying this kit. If you want a high quality, durable Truggy look no further. I have an RB RT28 engine on this and I kick serious butt with it. I race an RC8T all the time and that thing cant even steer properly. This XT8 stays so composed when you go fast. Just point and shoot. It jumps further and straighter than ANY truggy out there with the exception of the Losi, but the Losi can only dream of being as durable as this kit. YES, parts are a little expensive but its a rare thing to break an XRAY and if you do, learn to drive! It out handles, out jumps, and out lives almost every truggy on the market. European made, TOP SHELF MATERIALS. When you build it you will have the biggest smile on your face. No Toys R' Us plastics like on other kits. Just quality, quality and some more quality. Drive one and you will never go back! This I promise you. This is further proven by how well this kit did in the ROAR NATS this year (2009). I bash it, I race it and when you drive it you will see how well it does just what you want it to do. Like I said point and shoot baby! Its worth the money, and dont get caught up in all the Losi/AE hype. Those trucks can only dream of being the on the same level quality wise. Spend the extra dollar and do the right thing and by the only kit you will own for the rest of your life (exaggeration lol)! The only other choice would be the Mugen in my opinion. Even the steel brake disks stop as hard as fiberglass disks! I dont know how the hell they do it at xray! Huge amount of tunability as well. More shock and camber link mounting positions than you can dream of! Dont worry about parts availability, most likely your LHS may not have XRAY parts but AMAIN does as well as ebay. Theres no reason to complain that you can't get parts when you have the internet at your disposal. Just get it and you will see. Parts broken to date...None! Parts broken on my friend's RC8T...Axle pins, hinge pins, motor mounts, rear hubs, steering servo, that crappy rtr motor from AE that they give you with the rtr kit went the 2nd say after break in due to a faulty slide carb, and IT DOES NOT STEER! Dont give me that whole AE won the roar nats speech cuz last year Maifield was driving kyosho just to prove to you that its not the car its the driver, and unless you're a sponsored pro, you should not buy a kit that breaks ever 2 runs or so. Go xray or even mugen for that matter....they just work!