XRAY GTX8’27 All-new Features - Part 1.
- All-new flat 3mm aluminum chassis design with completely flat profile, including side sections, eliminating traditional front kick-up
- Composite front bumper specifically designed for flat chassis layout
- Lightweight foam bumper for reduced weight
- Front bulkhead adapted to flat chassis configuration
- Rear bulkhead designed to accommodate upper center top deck mounting
- Two-piece aluminum center 2-speed bulkhead for quick & easy servicing
- Single-disc brake system with piston design for more effective braking
- Titanium brake cam
- Special factory-glued brake pads
- Large ventilated hardened steel brake disc
- Throttle & brake linkages
- Upper carbon plate above steering posts
- Aluminum holder for carbon top deck
- Front center carbon top deck
- Rear center carbon top deck
- Carbon rear brace
- Aluminum support stand for central carbon reinforcement plate
XRAY GTX8’27 All-new Features - Part 2.
- Updated lowered radio box with carbon battery & receiver covers
- Center driveshaft assembly featuring HUDY special hardened pins for maximum durability
- Lower front & rear shock towers with dual shock mounting rows
- Front aluminum shock extension increasing stability & improving corner speed with 2 shock positions
- Rear aluminum shock extension increasing stability & improving corner speed with 3 shock positions
- Reinforced front suspension arms compatible with carbon arm stiffeners
- Carbon arm stiffeners improving drivability & increasing corner speed
- Aluminum A arm holder designed for flat chassis
- Aluminum D arm holder with updated design
- Aluminum C-hubs allowing extended front shock mounting positions
- Aluminum steering blocks
- Aluminum rear uprights with carbon holders
- Titanium steering turnbuckles
- Titanium front upper turnbuckles
- Titanium rear turnbuckles
- 3-in-1 shock caps
- Front springs 2 dots + 1 stripe
- Front & Rear anti-roll bar 2.8mm
Made in Europe.
Designed, developed, and fully manufactured in-house at the XRAY factory in Slovakia, Europe, using the most high-tech German & Swiss machines and premium European materials, crafted with XRAY's legendary attention to detail by our artistic production specialists. The GTX8 is truly a masterpiece.
Perfection.
Designed in virtual reality using the world's most sophisticated CAD tools, and manufactured using the world's best machining and molding machinery, the GTX8 achieves a level of perfection in all details that is second to none.
GT Alu Backbone Framework.
The completely flat chassis profile, including the side sections without traditional front kick-up, lowers the CG, improves stability & delivers more consistent handling across all track conditions.
The front bulkhead is optimized for the flat chassis layout, while the rear bulkhead is redesigned to accommodate the upper center top deck mounting, improving chassis stiffness & ensuring more consistent flex characteristics throughout the car.
The carbon top deck system features an upper carbon steering plate, front & rear center carbon top decks, carbon rear brace & aluminum support structures that work together to optimize rigidity, steering precision & chassis balance while maintaining controlled flex characteristics.
A new two-piece aluminum center 2-speed bulkhead allows quick & easy servicing while improving drivetrain rigidity & overall structural consistency.
Together, the complete framework creates a lightweight, highly rigid & precisely balanced platform engineered for maximum performance, stability & serviceability.
The completely flat chassis profile, including the side sections without traditional front kick-up, lowers the CG, improves stability & delivers more consistent handling across all track conditions.
The front bulkhead is optimized for the flat chassis layout, while the rear bulkhead is redesigned to accommodate the upper center top deck mounting, improving chassis stiffness & ensuring more consistent flex characteristics throughout the car.
The carbon top deck system features an upper carbon steering plate, front & rear center carbon top decks, carbon rear brace & aluminum support structures that work together to optimize rigidity, steering precision & chassis balance while maintaining controlled flex characteristics.
A new two-piece aluminum center 2-speed bulkhead allows quick & easy servicing while improving drivetrain rigidity & overall structural consistency.
Together, the complete framework creates a lightweight, highly rigid & precisely balanced platform engineered for maximum performance, stability & serviceability.
Front Alu Suspension.
The GT comes standard with the popular aluminum front C-hub and steering block, delivering maximum precision and stability at high speeds.
The GT comes standard with the popular aluminum front C-hub and steering block, delivering maximum precision and stability at high speeds.
The 6° aluminum C-hub has been slightly updated compared to the previous version, featuring a small relief on the lower side to ensure proper clearance for the new aluminum shock adapters.
The steering block remains unchanged, maintaining its proven performance and reliability.
The ultra-strong construction ensures durability and long life. Machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum.
The GT comes standard with the popular aluminum front C-hub and steering block, delivering maximum precision and stability at high speeds.
The 6° aluminum C-hub has been slightly updated compared to the previous version, featuring a small relief on the lower side to ensure proper clearance for the new aluminum shock adapters.
The steering block remains unchanged, maintaining its proven performance and reliability.
The ultra-strong construction ensures durability and long life. Machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum.
Rear Alu Suspension.
The aluminum uprights provide increased stability on/off-power, and the setscrews secure the hubs with reduced play for consistent handling.
The aluminum uprights provide increased stability on/off-power, and the setscrews secure the hubs with reduced play for consistent handling.
The kit includes the aluminum uprights, along with the graphite camber link mounting plate.
The camber link extensions are machined from lightweight carbon fiber to reduce the weight and feature 4 camber link positions.
The aluminum uprights from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum are stronger; ensuring higher reliability and increased life time.
The aluminum uprights provide increased stability on/off-power, and the setscrews secure the hubs with reduced play for consistent handling.
The kit includes the aluminum uprights, along with the graphite camber link mounting plate.
The camber link extensions are machined from lightweight carbon fiber to reduce the weight and feature 4 camber link positions.
The aluminum uprights from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum are stronger; ensuring higher reliability and increased life time.
Brake System.
The system includes a large ventilated hardened steel brake disc for improved cooling efficiency & stable braking performance during long runs. Special factory-glued brake pads ensure precise brake feel, smooth operation & maximum reliability.
A lightweight titanium brake cam improves precision & durability, while optimized throttle & brake linkages provide accurate response and consistent brake modulation.
Together, the complete system delivers powerful braking performance, improved control & maximum confidence in every driving condition.
The system includes a large ventilated hardened steel brake disc for improved cooling efficiency & stable braking performance during long runs. Special factory-glued brake pads ensure precise brake feel, smooth operation & maximum reliability.
A lightweight titanium brake cam improves precision & durability, while optimized throttle & brake linkages provide accurate response and consistent brake modulation.
Together, the complete system delivers powerful braking performance, improved control & maximum confidence in every driving condition.
The system includes a large ventilated hardened steel brake disc for improved cooling efficiency & stable braking performance during long runs. Special factory-glued brake pads ensure precise brake feel, smooth operation & maximum reliability.
A lightweight titanium brake cam improves precision & durability, while optimized throttle & brake linkages provide accurate response and consistent brake modulation.
Together, the complete system delivers powerful braking performance, improved control & maximum confidence in every driving condition.
Shock Towers.
The front and rear carbon shock towers are redesigned with optimized mounting positions for both the shock absorbers and camber links, ensuring improved geometry and consistent handling across all track conditions.
The front and rear carbon shock towers are redesigned with optimized mounting positions for both the shock absorbers and camber links, ensuring improved geometry and consistent handling across all track conditions.
The shock mounting features two rows of positions to provide precise setup tuning.
The lower row reduces chassis roll for higher corner speed and a flatter driving feel, while the upper row increases chassis roll to generate more traction on lower-grip surfaces. These positions cover all key setup options required for any track condition.
The camber link mounting positions are simplified to two optimized locations, selected based on extensive testing to provide the best performance across all track types.
The rear shock tower also includes dual mounting positions for the rear wing holder, allowing additional tuning of rear stability and downforce characteristics.
The front and rear carbon shock towers are redesigned with optimized mounting positions for both the shock absorbers and camber links, ensuring improved geometry and consistent handling across all track conditions.
The shock mounting features two rows of positions to provide precise setup tuning.
The lower row reduces chassis roll for higher corner speed and a flatter driving feel, while the upper row increases chassis roll to generate more traction on lower-grip surfaces. These positions cover all key setup options required for any track condition.
The camber link mounting positions are simplified to two optimized locations, selected based on extensive testing to provide the best performance across all track types.
The rear shock tower also includes dual mounting positions for the rear wing holder, allowing additional tuning of rear stability and downforce characteristics.
Central Dogbone Drive Shafts.
The central dogbone drive shafts now feature an all-new assembly with HUDY special hardened pins, significantly increasing durability and extending the lifespan of both the dogbones and the outdrives.
This upgrade delivers long-term reliability and consistent performance even under extreme racing conditions.
The central dogbone drive shafts now feature an all-new assembly with HUDY special hardened pins, significantly increasing durability and extending the lifespan of both the dogbones and the outdrives.
This upgrade delivers long-term reliability and consistent performance even under extreme racing conditions.
The central drivetrain uses lightweight dogbone drive shafts that fit precisely into the aluminum bulkhead positions and outdrives, secured by strong M5 set screws for maximum reliability.
All drivetrain components are manufactured from HUDY Spring Steel™ and precision hardened to ensure maximum strength, wear resistance, and long-term performance.
The central dogbone drive shafts now feature an all-new assembly with HUDY special hardened pins, significantly increasing durability and extending the lifespan of both the dogbones and the outdrives.
This upgrade delivers long-term reliability and consistent performance even under extreme racing conditions.
The central drivetrain uses lightweight dogbone drive shafts that fit precisely into the aluminum bulkhead positions and outdrives, secured by strong M5 set screws for maximum reliability.
All drivetrain components are manufactured from HUDY Spring Steel™ and precision hardened to ensure maximum strength, wear resistance, and long-term performance.
Suspension Arms.
The new front suspension arm, molded from Medium material, is reinforced for optimal durability.
Integrated mounting holes allow installation of carbon arm stiffeners, increasing corner speed and delivering improved control during corner entry and exit. The rear suspension arms are molded from X-hard material to increase stability and improve traction consistency, especially on high-traction tracks
The front suspension arms, molded from Medium material, are reinforced for optimal durability under high-impact conditions.
Integrated mounting holes allow installation of carbon arm stiffeners for precise flex tuning.
The carbon stiffeners increase corner speed while delivering significantly improved control during corner entry and exit, resulting in more consistent and confident handling.
The rear suspension arms are molded from X-hard material to increase stability and improve traction consistency, especially on high-traction tracks.
The front suspension arms, molded from Medium material, are reinforced for optimal durability under high-impact conditions.
Integrated mounting holes allow installation of carbon arm stiffeners for precise flex tuning.
The carbon stiffeners increase corner speed while delivering significantly improved control during corner entry and exit, resulting in more consistent and confident handling.
The rear suspension arms are molded from X-hard material to increase stability and improve traction consistency, especially on high-traction tracks.
Suspension Holders.
The front A suspension holder features updated geometry optimized for the new flat chassis configuration without kick-up, improving adjustability and delivering more precise steering response.
The aluminum D arm holder features an updated design optimized for new chassis design.
The aluminum suspension holders retain the Integrated Suspension Settings™ (I.S.S.), allowing quick & easy geometry changes. Using eccentric bushings and a few shims, the suspension can be fully adjusted within seconds for perfect setup in any track condition.
The front A suspension holders feature updated geometry optimized for the new flat chassis configuration without kick-up, improving adjustability and delivering more precise steering response.
The aluminum suspension holders retain the Integrated Suspension Settings™ (I.S.S.), allowing quick and easy geometry changes. Using eccentric bushings and a few shims, the suspension can be fully adjusted within seconds for perfect setup in any track condition
Shock Extensions.
Aluminum suspension arm extensions create geometry specific for the needs of the GT category. The shock extensions increase stability and improve the corner speed.
Aluminum suspension arm extensions create geometry specific for the needs of the GT category. The shock extensions increase stability & improve corner speed.
Front aluminum shock extension increases stability & improves corner speed with two shock positions.
Rear aluminum shock extension increases stability & improves corner speed with three shock positions.
Aluminum suspension arm extensions create geometry specific for the needs of the GT category. The shock extensions increase stability and improve the corner speed.
Front Aluminum shock adapter increasing stability and improving corner speed with two shock positions.
Rear Aluminum shock adapter increasing stability and improving corner speed with three shock positions.
Shocks Absorbers.
The shocks feature all-new 3-in-1 shock caps with 4 bleed holes for easier assembly and more precise rebound control.
The shocks feature all-new 3-in-1 shock caps with 4 bleed holes for easier assembly and more precise rebound control.
Included is the soft cell membrane configuration, while emulsion & zero rebound alternatives are available as optional setups for additional suspension tuning possibilities across different track conditions.
Oversized big-bore shocks with 16.2mm I.D. shock bodies are externally threaded with an adjustable collar for quick & easy spring preload adjustment. The shock bodies are hardcoated in titanium color.
The shocks feature all-new 3-in-1 shock caps with 4 bleed holes for easier assembly and more precise rebound control.
Included is the soft cell membrane configuration, while emulsion & zero rebound alternatives are available as optional setups for additional suspension tuning possibilities across different track conditions.
Oversized big-bore shocks with 16.2mm I.D. shock bodies are externally threaded with an adjustable collar for quick & easy spring preload adjustment. The shock bodies are hardcoated in titanium color.
Shock Cap 3-in-1.
3-in-1 shock caps allow assembly in 3 different configurations – emulsion / rebound / zero rebound, to match shock dampening characteristics to various driving styles and different track conditions.
The Emulsion configuration uses an O-ring to seal cap to body, mixing oil and air inside the shock. Typically provides excellent traction on a variety of surfaces and is suggested as a starting point for most typical track conditions.
The Rebound alternative using the cell membrane is best matched to lower traction and flat slippery tracks. This shock set-up has the most rebound out of the three build options.
The Zero Rebound configuration created by using the ribbed membrane is better suited for super bumpy tracks. This set-up has no rebound.
3-in-1 shock caps allow assembly in 3 different configurations – emulsion / rebound / zero rebound, to match shock dampening characteristics to various driving styles and different track conditions.
The Emulsion configuration uses an O-ring to seal cap to body, mixing oil and air inside the shock. Typically provides excellent traction on a variety of surfaces and is suggested as a starting point for most typical track conditions.
The Rebound alternative using the cell membrane is best matched to lower traction and flat slippery tracks. This shock set-up has the most rebound out of the three build options.
The Zero Rebound configuration created by using the ribbed membrane is better suited for super bumpy tracks. This set-up has no rebound.
Shock Springs.
The front 2-dot 1-stripe springs are selected as the team choice setup, providing optimal steering response and precise, consistent handling. XRAY shock springs are manually measured, selected, and matched into pairs to guarantee precisely equal length and damping characteristics.
The front 2-dot 1-stripe springs are selected as the team choice setup, providing optimal steering response and precise, consistent handling. XRAY shock springs are manually measured, selected, and matched into pairs to guarantee precisely equal length and damping characteristics.
Turnbuckles.
GTX now features ultra-lightweight & strong titanium turnbuckles all made in-house in Europe. The titanium turnbuckles enhance performance in all conditions.
The turnbuckles are very durable thanks to their heavy-duty design and the premium titanium materials.
GTX now features ultra-lightweight & strong titanium turnbuckles all made in-house in Europe. The titanium turnbuckles enhance performance in all conditions.
The turnbuckles are very durable thanks to their heavy-duty design and the premium titanium materials.
GTX now features ultra-lightweight & strong titanium turnbuckles all made in-house in Europe. The titanium turnbuckles enhance performance in all conditions.
The turnbuckles are very durable thanks to their heavy-duty design and the premium titanium materials.
Bumper.
The redesigned front bumper system features a composite front bumper specifically developed for the flat chassis layout, ensuring perfect fitment and optimal integration with the front end. A new lightweight foam bumper significantly reduces weight while maintaining excellent impact absorption and protection.
The redesigned front bumper system features a composite front bumper specifically developed for the flat chassis layout, ensuring perfect fitment and optimal integration with the front end.
A new lightweight foam bumper significantly reduces weight while maintaining excellent impact absorption and protection.
Together, the components provide improved durability, better energy dissipation.
The redesigned front bumper system features a composite front bumper specifically developed for the flat chassis layout, ensuring perfect fitment and optimal integration with the front end.
A new lightweight foam bumper significantly reduces weight while maintaining excellent impact absorption and protection.
Together, the components provide improved durability, better energy dissipation.
Anti-Roll Bar.
Ball-bearing equipped front & rear anti-roll bar systems are mounted via aluminum collars, allowing easy and precise adjustment while eliminating excessive play for consistent handling & performance.
Manufactured from spring steel, a range of anti-roll bar thicknesses is available for additional fine-tuning.
Ball-bearing equipped front & rear anti-roll bar systems are mounted via aluminum collars, allowing easy and precise adjustment while eliminating excessive play for consistent handling & performance.
Manufactured from spring steel, a range of anti-roll bar thicknesses is available for additional fine-tuning.
Ball-bearing equipped front & rear anti-roll bar systems are mounted via aluminum collars, allowing easy and precise adjustment while eliminating excessive play for consistent handling & performance.
Manufactured from spring steel, a range of anti-roll bar thicknesses is available for additional fine-tuning.
Radio Box.
The radio box features a split front & rear design that creates optimized left-to-right chassis flex characteristics, helping to generate increased overall traction and more consistent handling. The flex characteristic can be adjusted via the connecting screw on the front carbon plate — with the screw installed, the radio box provides increased rigidity, while removing the screw allows increased flex.
The compact assembly features carbon battery & receiver covers that securely protect the electronics while maintaining easy access for maintenance and servicing.
The lowered design improves overall chassis stability & handling consistency, especially in high-speed GT racing conditions, while the simplified layout ensures clean installation and efficient component placement.
The complete electronics assembly is compact and can be quickly removed for servicing and cleaning by removing only a few screws from the bottom of the chassis.
The radio box features a split front & rear design that creates optimized left-to-right chassis flex characteristics, helping to generate increased overall traction and more consistent handling. The flex characteristic can be adjusted via the connecting screw on the front carbon plate — with the screw installed, the radio box provides increased rigidity, while removing the screw allows increased flex.
The compact assembly features carbon battery & receiver covers that securely protect the electronics while maintaining easy access for maintenance and servicing.
The lowered design improves overall chassis stability & handling consistency, especially in high-speed GT racing conditions, while the simplified layout ensures clean installation and efficient component placement.
The complete electronics assembly is compact and can be quickly removed for servicing and cleaning by removing only a few screws from the bottom of the chassis.
The radio box features a split front & rear design that creates optimized left-to-right chassis flex characteristics, helping to generate increased overall traction and more consistent handling. The flex characteristic can be adjusted via the connecting screw on the front carbon plate — with the screw installed, the radio box provides increased rigidity, while removing the screw allows increased flex.
The compact assembly features carbon battery & receiver covers that securely protect the electronics while maintaining easy access for maintenance and servicing.
The lowered design improves overall chassis stability & handling consistency, especially in high-speed GT racing conditions, while the simplified layout ensures clean installation and efficient component placement.
The complete electronics assembly is compact and can be quickly removed for servicing and cleaning by removing only a few screws from the bottom of the chassis.
Both GTX & GTXE platforms now include front & rear aluminum suspensions which are fully compatible between both platforms.
Diff Height Adjustment.
The rear aluminum bulkhead features adjustable aluminum eccentric bushings for easy diff height adjustment.
Drivetrain Cooling.
The aluminum bulkheads and chassis design ensure increased airflow around the components, resulting in better lifespan and reliability.
Gear Differential.
The high-volume differentials improve vehicle control and consistency over long runs and enhance reliability. The differentials feature large capacity cases and large internal gears with more teeth for improved differential moment. The large oil volume and the shape of the gear teeth reduce overheating. The diff pins have stronger design to improve reliability.
Diff Outdrives.
Super-lightweight diff outdrives are machined from HUDY Spring Steel™ with unnecessary material removed from the outer part of the outdrives to reduce rotating weight without affecting durability. The inner portions of the outdrives are additionally hand-ground for maximum precision and fitment into the diff case.
The outdrives are hardened using HUDY’s own special hardening process to provide extended lifespan and reliability.
Matched Gears.
The differential crown gear and pinion gear feature specially designed profiles of the 46T and 13T gears for a perfectly matched engagement that ensures super smooth operation, less drag and significantly longer lifespan.
Easy Diff Access.
The aluminum bulkhead design gives access to the differentials after removing only 4 screws in rear & 8 screws in front while leaving the entire suspension assembly mounted on the car.
Engine Mounts.
High-grade, CNC-machined aluminum engine mounts are made of lightweight alloy, and they help to dissipate engine heat. The engine mounts are easily adjustable from the bottom of the chassis to obtain proper gear mesh.
GTX Clutch.
The state of the art GTX clutch ensures highest performance and reliability in any track conditions.
Clutch Bell.
High-acceleration clutch bell features an independent clutch housing with a separate one-piece machined 2-gear 14/18T pinion gear module. Both housing and pinion gear module are hard coated for extra-long life time.
2-Speed Carrier.
The 2-speed gear box features a super-lightweight one-way drive flange for a lighter driveline and a redesigned 2-speed carrier with 47/50T spur gears for a lower gear ratio and better acceleration.
The 1st gear spur is mounted on the lighter adapter to reduce rotating mass and increase drivetrain performance. All these components are kept secure with a graphite upper deck for improved cooling of the brakes and 2-speed housings.
Shock Pistons.
Ultra-precise shock pistons feature 6-, 8- and 10-hole options. The big-bore pistons are molded from tough, well-proven Delrin® material to provide smooth action and durability. The precision molding production process ensures perfect piston roundness after production, so that the pistons move super-smoothly inside the shock bodies for identical perfect action in all four shocks.
Servo Saver.
The servo saver features conical spring that is longer and stronger. The spring ensures more precise steering and improved reliability.
The servo saver posts feature locking system that keys into the chassis plate to ensure the servo saver setting will not change while running.
To improve servo saver reliability (especially in dusty conditions), it is moulded from a graphite material that is more resistant and efficient in dusty conditions. The dual-arm steering system is simple yet effective, featuring an integrated easily adjustable servo saver, and a Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum steering plate.
Ackermann is easily adjusted by changing steering link mounting positions on the steering plate. Bump steer is adjusted by inserting shims between the steering plate and steering linkage.
Fuel Tank.
The GTX 150cc extra-large fuel tank was redesigned to comply with the rules featuring the transient jet that ensures the internal volume of the fuel tank cannot be changed by adjusting the fuel line.
The extra-strong fuel tank features an integrated floating stone filter that ensures that the fuel pickup will always be in the correct orientation, even if your car isn’t.
Internal baffles inside the fuel tank ensure that the fuel will always be in the area around the fuel line intake so even during large jumps the fuel will be constantly supplied to the engine.
Hex Hubs.
Ultra-lightweight 17mm wheel hex drive hubs are CNC-machined from Swiss 7075 T6 black-coated aluminum. GTX includes +2mm off-set both front and rear.
The alu hex hubs are specially machined to reduce rotating weight while guaranteeing wobble-free wheel mounting.
Ball-Bearings.
The drivetrain ball-bearings are greased instead of oiled to maximize the lifespan of the ball-bearings, especially in dusty conditions. For increased reliability, the front and rear transmission ball-bearings as well the 2-speed ball-bearings feature metal shields.
Weight Balance Adjustment.
Weight balance on the GTX8 is easy to adjust for different track conditions. Weight can be moved to the front, middle, or rear by moving the suspension arms as required to get the best handling.
Adjustment Possibilities
The GTXE features fully-adjustable front & 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, Lower roll center, Upper roll center, Bump steer, Wheelbase, Ackermann, Fully-adjustable shocks, Adjustable front and rear differentials, XRAY Multi-Flex™
Instruction Manual.
XRAY Instruction Manuals have become the industry standard; they are simply the best manuals you will ever get with an RC model car. Whether you are a first-time builder or an experienced racer, all instructions are straight-forward and easy to understand. The full-color Instruction Manual contains large 3D illustrations that show all assembly details in the easiest and most comprehensive manner.
Chassis Balance.
The chassis design focuses on balanced weight distribution and weight transfer. Centerline holes are pre-drilled in the chassis plate for easy balancing with the HUDY Chassis Balancing Tool #107880.
Silicone Oils.
HUDY Exclusive Silicone Oils are manufactured in Europe and each batch is laboratory tested and calibrated to ensure the highest possible consistency and quality from batch to batch. Based on the industry-standard cSt rating, the new line of oils will be easy to identify, adjust, and feel.
When following any set-up sheets by XRAY or XRAY team drivers, you can be sure that the oils you will get for your car are exactly same as those used by the factory racing team, thus ensuring very exacting set-ups and handling.
VIP Customer Treatment.
Owning an XRAY model racing car is an experience unto itself. Not only will you own the most premium luxury model racing car in the world, but you will also become a member of the prestigious family of XRAY owners with direct support and service from the XRAY factory. XRAY brings you the most up-to-date RC website on the Internet, with daily racing news, and the latest product developments. If you have any questions, problems or comments, you can ask the XRAY Support Team or any XRAY Factory Team Driver on the XRAY Support Forum. You can even upload your own set-up sheets or download from the thousands of different set-up sheets available from around the world at the exclusive XRAY Virtual Set-up Sheet Database. And that is only the start of the VIP treatment you get by joining Team XRAY.
Compatibility.
GTXE is designed and based on the GTX8 platform and as such majority of all parts are fully compatible.
Heritage.
“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
Design.
Designed in virtual reality using the world's most sophisticated CAD tools, and manufactured using the world's best machining and molding technology, the GTX8 has attained a level of perfection that is second to none. All parts are purpose-designed and manufactured by XRAY, so all parts fit and work perfectly together.
Commitment.
My commitment to perfection carries over into the GTX8 platform, as it has with all other XRAY platforms I am responsible for.
Owning an XRAY, you can be sure that we remain committed to our goal to improve our products by continuous development and testing to ensure that you always get the best-performing GTX8 straight out of the box.
Martin Hudy
XRAY GTX8 Designer
Experience.
Before I started racing off-road cars, I was actively professionally racing 1/5 scale on-road cars and I won 2x a European Championship. In my position as R&D Designer at XRAY, I was very happy to be involved again with an on-road project where I could bring my prior experience to the table.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my involvement in this new GT project, and I strongly believe this class will rapidly gain popularity due to its simplicity, easy handling, and great fun. I will continue to support the ongoing development of this new platform, and will be available to support all XRAY customers.
Martin Bayer
XRAY GTX8 Designer
Development.
Made in Europe.
Designed, developed, and fully manufactured in-house at the XRAY factory in Slovakia, Europe, using the most high-tech German & Swiss machines and premium European materials, crafted with XRAY's legendary attention to detail by our artistic production specialists. The GTX8 is truly a masterpiece.
