"To win a club race or a European Championship you need a car you can trust and rely on in any racing condition. With high praise and numerous awards across the world, the XB8 has proved its winning heritage...the spirit of racing...the pedigree of a true champion. "
TQ and Winner of the 2006 European Championship XB8 the champions choice --- your choice
Dipl. Eng. Juraj Hudy, Chief Designer
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2007 XRAY XB8-EC New Parts Overview: |
European Champion (EC) spec with improved handling used to dominate and win the European Championship New & improved front suspension (front arms & steering blocks) for more downtravel and improved steering throw All new large bore shocks for improved handling on bumpy tracks and big jumps New chassis with improved weight distribution making the car much more stable easier to drive with more steering New same-length center drive shafts, front & rear Reinforced front and rear composite braces to prevent tweak after big jumps New 7075 T6 radio tray New longer front shocks for improved suspension handling, featuring longer shock rods New short shock boots with foam dust-protector New interior shock body design prevents pistons from warping or breaking New taller 7075 T6 front shock tower accommodates longer front shocks New improved HUDY Spring Steel steering pivot balls with backstops for more downtravel New big bore shock pistons new precision-round shape for perfect movement inside the shock body New big bore shock membranes for improved dampening New XRAY Premium Shock Oils for perfect consistency New center diff mounting, allows use of larger spur gears New clutch spring design for improved durability 30% stronger servo saver spring for more precise steering Improved differential metal gears for increased lifespan Ultra lightweight racing body
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Racing Pedigree |
During the 2006 racing season, the XRAY XB8 proved itself the leader in the off-road market both on and off the track. Awarded with the coveted Car of the Year title, the XB8 has captured numerous national titles around the world, gaining the most prestigious European Champion title, making the XB8 one of the worlds most successful off-road cars. The XRAY Development Team continued its development and improvement of the XB8, bringing forth in 2007 the improved and optimized XB8 the European Champion edition. All of the major improvements and updates are not visible at first glance but are instantly felt once you hit the track. From the new improved front suspension allowing more downtravel, through the updated steering blocks allowing more steering, along with completely new big bore shocks improving the handling, all the way to the all new chassis with optimized weight balance significantly improving the performance on bumpy tracks, all this... making the car not only easy to drive but also making it a top performer under all racing conditions. No matter if you drive on flat fast track, on a bumpy technical track, or enjoying super-high jumps, the XB8 handles the different racing conditions with top performance. |
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