XRAY unveils the new XB8E'19 1/8-scale electric buggy kit

0 Jan. 25, 2019, 4:25 p.m.

Main Photo: XRAY unveils the new XB8E'19 1/8-scale electric buggy kit

By Mike Garrison
LiveRC.com

Press Release from XRAY:
www.teamxray.com

Based on the ultra-successful XB8 platform, XRAY proudly presents the 2019-spec XB8E which incorporates the latest improvements and refinements gathered by the team, race-proven in the highest competition races around the world.

All-new 2019:

All-new 2-in-1 concept features both a pivot ball & C-hub suspension included in one kit
Updated XB8E platform allows easy swapping of the two different suspensions with fully interchangeable parts
Unbeatable set-up alternatives to perfectly adjust the car to any track condition
All-new C-hub suspension includes new lower suspension arm, steering block with Ackermann plate, C-hub, camber link & Ackermann steering plate
All-new front Pivot Ball steering block with larger outside ball-bearings for increased reliability and life-span
All-new rear uprights with larger outside ball-bearings for increased reliability and life-span
All-new rear uprights feature an extra hole for extended roll-center adjustment possibilities
All-new front lower, rear and upper arms redesigned and made from a harder material to improve response and stability with freer operation in dusty conditions.
All-new cell shock membranes with less air gap
All-new shock cap with 4 vent holes accommodates the new cell shock membranes for easier assembly and servicing
All-new, longer front and rear shock shafts
New, softer front and rear anti-roll bars increase traction