Xray continues to update its models and this time it’s the turn of the 2019 XT8E 1/8th Scale electric truggy kit. Based on the XT8 platform, this new electric kit incorporates the latest improvements and refinements of the XT8. The chassis uses a all-new front suspension geometry featuring new C-hubs and steering blocks along and features front and rear CVD drive shafts, zero king pin steering block with exchangeable steering plates for Ackermann adjustment and a rear shock tower redesigned to fit the new wing mount and gearbox brace.
Also the we will find a new 40% lighter wing mount for super-low CG with new mounting locations, softer ribbed shock membranes and 2.6mm front anti-roll bar improved corner speed. The chassis design is fully compatible between XT8 & XT8E platforms.
Features Xray XT8E
- All-new front suspension geometry featuring new C-hubs and steering blocks.
- All-new new zero king pin steering block with exchangeable steering – plates for Ackermann adjustment.
- All-new front and rear CVD drive shafts.
- All-new chassis design is now fully compatible between XT8 & XT8E platforms.
- All-new rear shock tower redesigned to fit the new wing mount and gearbox brace.
- 40% lighter wing mount for super-low CG with new mounting locations.
- All-new rear uprights with 8x16x5mm outer ball-bearings for increased reliability and lifespan.
- 2.6mm front anti-roll bar improved corner speed.
- All-new softer ribbed shock membranes.
Source: Xray