XRAY GTX8 1/8-scale nitro GT car unveiled

0 May 3, 2017, 10:26 a.m.

Main Photo: XRAY GTX8 1/8-scale nitro GT car unveiled

By Mike Garrison
LiveRC.com

Press Release from XRAY:
www.teamxray.com

The GTX8 is an all-new 1/8 luxury nitro GT car based on the XRAY’s European Championship-winning XB8 off-road car. Sharing many high-performance parts the GTX8 incorporates all the finest details to achieve a state of perfection. The GTX8 is typically XRAY–premium, professional, high competition R/C car for the most demanding racers, developed with attention to the smallest details and backed by premium service & support…a luxury masterpiece.

With XRAY's uncompromising design philosophy bringing everything together to make the best GT nitro car, the GTX8 has the unique XRAY character, born of precision craftsmanship, highest attention to detail, and using only the finest quality materials.

“I designed and hand-made my first off-road cars back in 1986, and they were dominating the races thanks to unbeatable reliability and best performance. Years later in 2004 we have started our first mass production XRAY XB8 platform based on our long-term experiences, knowledge, and R&D expertise gained over decades, taking over the heritage I brought with me.

Using the XB8 platform we have worked with the XRAY R&D team to create the finest and highest performing GT nitro car and I am happy that we continue to carry the legacy of my first off-road cars into this new platform in order to take you to the Winners Circle.” - Dipl. Eng. Juraj Hudy, XRAY Chief Designer.

Key Features:

Chassis

CNC-machined chassis made from 3mm high-quality Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum
Strategically machined for ultra-light weight and uncompromised strength & rigidity
Pre-drilled centerline holes for use with HUDY Chassis Balancing Tool
1-piece, compact, easy-to-remove electronics assembly
Front & rear chassis braces for adjusting chassis stiffness & flex
Large, easy-access, molded radio box
Super-strong diff bulkheads house the differentials and provide mounting points for suspension mounts and shock towers
Extra-thick, premium-grade graphite shock towers include multiple shock mounting positions
Connecting link between throttle servo and radio box, for elimination of vibrations to chassis and more precise throttle & brake control.
Compact front foam bumper made from high-resilience, lightweight foam
Front upper bumper holder & lower composite bumper are molded from rigid composite to withstand hard crashes

Engine & Clutch

High-torque clutch for smooth and continuous power transfer at high RPM
Swiss 7075 T6 small, lightweight clutch shoes allow for smoother engagement at high RPM
Extra-tough Hudy Spring Steel™ flywheel nut
Optionally-available softer & harder clutch springs
High-grade, CNC-machined aluminum engine mounts
Extra-large capacity 150mm fuel tank made from special composite mixture features an integrated floating stone filter and internal baffles to ensure constant fuel supply
Fuel tank mounting with rubber grommets to absorb vibration

Brakes

Well-proven, high-performance braking system for strong, precise and dependable braking performance.
Laser-cut, precision flat-ground steel brake disk allows fade-free braking
Special high-grip brake pads installed on laser-cut steel backing plates
Rigid, high-precision machined brake cam posts

Drivetrain

Conventional shaft-driven 4WD drivetrain
Front & rear gear differential with adjustable oil viscosity featuring 46T crown gears and 14T pinion gears
Central 2-speed gearbox
Front, rear, and central CVD drive shafts made from HUDY Spring Steel™
Central larger & stronger outdrives feature protective rubber boots, thick 3mm pins, and a protective locking ring
Rubber-sealed composite differential housings with steel inserts.
Pressed steel internal diff gears, heat treated & machined for ultra-high precision and smooth operation
Diff gears made from special HUDY Gear Steel
Super-lightweight, hardened diff outdrives made from HUDY Spring Steel™
Ultra-lightweight 17mm wheel hex drive hubs re CNC-machined from Swiss 7075 T6 black-coated aluminum
Full set of 27 high-speed, lightly-oiled, blue-sealed ball-bearings ensure maximum efficiency
2-speed transmission mounted on a precision-manufactured, super-smooth layshaft made from tough HUDY shaft steel for 2-speed, which is additionally heat treated for extra strength and long life.
2-speed gear adapter made from hardened steel
2-speed gear adapter CNC-machined from Swiss 7075 T6 with 1-way bearing for super-precise and wobble-free spur gear mounting

Suspension

Ultra-robust XRAY Pivot Ball Suspension XPBS™ with integrated suspension geometry adjustment
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.
Super-lightweight composite steering blocks + stiff Swiss 7075 T6 kingpin plate
Easily-settable kingpin plate offers either 0° or 7° angle
Optional kingpin plates available
Ultra-tiny composite rear uprights + stiff Swiss 7075 T6 mounting plate
Extra-strong & robust front upper arms
Exclusive composite mixtures developed in-house by XRAY offer the perfect balance between reliability and performance
Turnbuckles made from special blend of HUDY Spring Steel™ specifically formulated for turnbuckles
Front & rear anti-roll bars manufactured from spring steel material

Steering

Dual-arm steering system with adjustable Ackermann
Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum steering plate
Quick & easy Ackermann and bump steer adjustment

Shocks

Big-bore shocks for ultimate reliability and performance
18.5mm outer-diameter hardcoated shock bodies
Shock body external threading allows quick & easy spring preload adjustment
Ultra-precise big-bore 6-, 8- and 10-hole shock pistons made from Delrin™ material for smooth operation and durability
Shock springs are manually measured, selected and matched into pairs to guarantee precisely equal length and damping characteristics
HUDY Exclusive Silicone Oils are manufactured in Europe, and each batch of is laboratory tested and calibrated to ensure the highest possible consistency and quality batch-to-batch. Based on the industry-standard cSt rating, the oils will be easy to identify, adjust, and feel.

Body & Wing

XRAY self-designed GTX body (optional) made from high-quality Lexan™ material features high-downforce areas for proper airflow and improved stability
Molded wing struts (3) for added durability and superior mounting
High-strength wing
Composite side guards protect the car, muffler, and fuel tank from side impacts. The side guards perfectly fit the chassis and seal against dirt.
Optional graphite side guard braces allow for very efficient and easy chassis flex adjustment to adjust the handling of the car to different track conditions.

Assembly & Support

Premium 3D full-color Instruction Manual
Premium, unmatched XRAY online support

Adjustment Possibilities:

The GTX features fully-adjustable front and rear suspension geometry. For quick & easy adjustment, we recommend using set-up tools and accessories from HUDY, the world leader of RC tools.

The extensive and impressive range of adjustment possibilities includes: