Xray have released details on their 2013 spec RX8 1/8th scale on road chassis. The car features a number of major changes, as well as some refinements, including the all new fuel tank with interior baffles for stable engine performance. Other new parts, and something that seems to be on all the latest Xray cars, is the all new low profile shocks and related lower shock towers. The new LP shocks were developed to lower the CG of the car in order to improve stability. With the new LP shocks the RX8 stays flatter, making it easier to drive in chicanes and more resistant to traction roll, letting you carry more speed through high traction sweepers. The other major change is the all-new reverse clutch set whose design provides smoother and faster acceleration, while increasing the lifetime of the clutch shoe.
RX8’13 New Features:
– All-new fuel tank with interior baffles for stable engine performance
– All-new Low Profile (LP) shocks
– All-new lower alu shock bodies
– All-new shorter shock rods
– All-new fixed Delrin pistons
– All-new Short Shock Springs (3S)
– All-new front and rear lowered shock towers
– All-new Reverse Clutch set for increased performance & durability
– All-new shape of clutchbell
– All-new clutchnut
– All-new ultra-stable clutch spring
– All-new redesigned front lower bumper for increased downforce, durability & stability of the car
– All-new redesigned front upper bumper for increased durability
– All-new redesigned rear lower arm 2-positions graphite shock holders for increased durability
– All-new independent muffler mounting
– All-new longer muffler wire
– All-new front left bulkhead
– All-new rear 2-speed shaft ball-bearing for increased durability
– All-new rear right bulkhead for larger 2-speed shaft bearing
– All-new stronger servo saver spring for increased steering and improved steering response
– All-new steel servo saver pivot shaft for increased durability
– All-new steel belt tensioner bushings for increased durability
– All-new steel brake cam post for increased durability
– All-new composite rear body holder for higher body mounting
– Included optional lightweight front middle shaft from Hudy Spring Steel
– Included optional lightweight alu brake disk adapter
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
