XRay 340153 XRAY RX8E'23 – 1/8 LUXURY ELECTRIC ON-ROAD CAR
RX8 Platform. Electric Power.
2024 All-new Features.
-All-new chassis with narrowed front suspension pivots increases stability & traction
-More chassis cutouts create greater flex in desired locations
-Additional chassis cutouts improve cooling
-Hard composite suspension arms combined with the improved central chassis flex keeps the suspension geometry stable while the flex is transferred through chassis and radio plate to maintain traction.
-Narrower front suspension holders for improved geometry
-Longer lower suspension arm shock mounting holders compensate for the narrower suspension holders to maintain the ideal shock absorber geometry
-Lower down-stop mounting holders without the eccentric geometry make the car easier to set suspension down-stops
-All-new front aluminum bulkheads with a lowered design
-New front upper clamps feature integrated upper shock mounting positions, eliminating the need for a separate front shock tower
-Innovative front upper shock mounting directly on the upper clamps adjusted via shims provide more flex on front suspension
-New front upper bulkhead brace for easy flex adjustments. More stability with the brace installed, more traction and steering when the brace is removed
-Lightweight front upper arm holder design
Chassis.
-The new chassis and narrowed front suspension holders help to increase stability & traction. The chassis features more cutouts for improved flex characteristics and additional cutouts that increase airflow for better motor cooling. The extra-large cutout under the servo and radio box allows super low mounting to reduce the CG.
Bulkheads.
-The lowered bulkheads create clearance to lower the radio tray and the new design integrates the upper shock mount position to eliminate the need for a separate shock tower. The bulkheads also incorporate a flex adjustment for the front suspension using the included cross brace. The rear aluminum bulkheads have a 2mm wheelbase adjustment for the lower and upper arms for easy traction tuning.
Front Bulkheads.
-The lower profile of the front bulkheads allows the radio tray to sit lower for improved CG. The upper shock mount position is also integrated into the bulkhead eliminating the need for a separate shock tower and creates an additional flex adjustment for the front suspension using included cross brace. The innovative front upper shock mounting system installs the front shocks directly to the upper clamps using shims for setup adjustments.
Chassis Flex.
-The chassis flex on the RX8 is adjusted in front to control traction and responsiveness, while the center and rear of the car have optimized fixed flex settings for the best overall balance. The front chassis flex is adjusted in 4 different areas:
Front upper brace
Front Multi-Flex plate
Front upper arm holders
Front lower chassis brace
Front Upper Arm Holders.
-The redesigned lightweight front upper arm holder features an additional flex setting by connecting the holder to the front bulkhead from the side to reinforce the assembly. The upper arm holders use the smaller eccentric bushings and spacing shims from the NT1 for a more compact design to create the space to lower the radio tray height and reduce the overall CG.
Rear Upper Arm Holders.
-Redesigned graphite rear upper arm holders provide more clearance above the rear belt. The rear upper arm holders are machined from strong 3.5mm graphite material for optimal flex of the rear suspension. Both front & rear plates are mounted on the rear upper clamps to capture the upper pivot pins.
Receiver Box.
-The receiver box was completely redesigned. The new lightweight shape is ultra-compact and can be positioned as low as possible and closer to the chassis centerline for better weight distribution.
Servo Saver.
-The redesigned servo saver has a shorter stand to match the lowered radio tray position and a key-lock system that ensures the servo saver will stay secured even during chassis flex in extreme conditions.
Rear Transmission
-The updated rear transmission features simplified aluminum holders that eliminate unnecessary braces to increase chassis flexibility in key areas while their wider positioning provides improved support for the speed shaft. To increase transmission reliability, the speed shaft adapter for the rear belt pulley now uses longer pins. The one-way carrier has a new lightweight design for reduced rotating mass. The transmission parts are installed on a precision-manufactured, super-smooth hollow middle layshaft made from tough HUDY shaft steel that is additionally heat treated for extra strength and long life.
Radio Tray.
-Thanks to the new compact receiver box, the radio tray layout has space to move the servo lower with the receiver box located in the middle. The steering servo holders are also redesigned.
