XRAY GTX8

 

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:

  • Caster
  • Camber
  • Toe
  • Kick-up
  • Anti-dive
  • Anti-squat
  • Ride height
  • Downstops
  • Track-width
  • Roll centers
  • Bump steer
  • Wheelbase
  • Ackermann
  • Adjustable shocks
  • Adjustable front & rear diffs


All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Pre-production prototype is shown, final specifications may slightly vary. In some pictures optional parts may be shown. All option parts are not included and must be purchased separately. The color of some aluminum parts may vary from kit to kit and some of the kits may not include all the orange or black parts as shown. Some of the spare parts or option parts may not be available at the moment in the orange or black color as shown. The racing body is available only as an option and is not included in the box.

 

Dimensions

Length:

510mm

Chassis length:

400mm

Wheelbase:

318~326mm

Width:

300mm

Weight:

2155g

Approximate running weight:

3320g

Chassis

Chassis:

3 mm CNC-machined Swiss 7075 T6 hardcoated aluminum

Radio tray:

Composite 1-piece

Central 2-speed deck:

Composite

Braces:

Composite braces (front / rear)

Suspension

Suspension:

XPBS™ fully adjustable suspension

Rear suspension:

Lower H-arm with adjustable upper camber link A arms

Front suspension:

Zero Kingpin suspension ball suspension , 0-7° kingpin plate

Rear upright:

Composite with dual arm mounting and 2 lower roll center positions and upper aluminum plate with 4 upper roll center positions and adjustable roll center height with adjustable shims

Shocks:

Big-bore shocks with various shock pistons featuring Delrin pistons

Shock towers:

Front 3.5mm graphite, rear 3.5mm graphite

Drivetrain

Type:

Full-time shaft-drive 4WD with center 2-speed

Primary:

Steel spur gear / clutchbell

Drive shafts:

HUDY Spring Steel™ CVD drive shafts

Central shafts:

HUDY Spring Steel™ CVD drive shafts

Differentials:

Sealed, 6 gear, silicone-filled

Clutch:

Aluminum 3-shoe

Bearings:

Rubber-sealed

Gearing

Pinion:

14T front / rear

Crown gear:

46T front / rear

Pinion gear:

Hardcoated alu 1st: 16T; 2nd: 19T

Spur gear:

Composite 1st: 49T; 2nd: 46T

Body, Tires, Wheels & Misc

Body:

Optional #359730 GT Body not included

Tires:

Not included

Wheels:

Not included

Fuel tank:

150cc capacity with capacity-adjustment segments, with hypertonic tank lid and internal stone-type floating filter

Adjustment Possibilities

Standard Adjustment:

Camber, caster, toe-in, wheelbase,  kick-up, anti-squat, lower & upper roll centers, kingpin, Ackermann, bump steer, Multi-Flex, weight balance

Items Not Included

 

Engine, Exhaust system, Electronics (Radio, Receiver, Servos, Batteries), Wheels, Tires, Tools, Wheel tool, Receiver battery, Fuel, Switch, Start box, Glow heater, Paint, Charger, Universal tool for all nuts and turnbuckles, Set-up book.

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