From XRAY:
XRAY XB4’24 All-new Features:
- Redesigned chassis gives quick and lengthy configurations to regulate wheelbase and weight steadiness to match any monitor circumstances
- Front & Rear LSM arms in Medium composite present higher crash sturdiness and are appropriate for all circumstances
- Steering Blocks & C-hubs are additionally moulded from new medium composite hardness for additional reliability and crash resistance
- New rear uprights characteristic lowered roll middle positions to enhance stability and scale back suspension collapse in excessive pace corners
- All-new massive bore 13.2mm shock design options new shock our bodies, 2.0 and a couple of.5mm piston decisions, shock caps, nuts and shock shafts.
- The 13.2mm shocks use a brand new X-ring design for improved seal with out extra friction for improved shock operation
- New conical springs have been chosen to work with the brand new 13.2mm shock bundle
- Front shock tower with wider positions will increase the set-up adjustment vary for various monitor circumstances
- The rear shock tower with lowered shock positions improves roll traits and will increase cornering pace
- Redesigned facet guards reinforce the rear part of the chassis
- Front and rear differentials at XB4C use metal satellite tv for pc gears for improved effectivity and elevated lifespan
- New ‘Lush’ rear wing with considerably elevated lifespan improves airflow and maintains chassis perspective over massive jumps whereas bettering traction in all circumstances
- 30mm Fan Holder for extra air flow
World Champions.
At the World’s best off-road race – the IFMAR World Championship, it was XRAY’s Bruno Coelho and Daniel Kobbevik securing one other World Champion and Junior Champion titles for the XB4 platform.
XRAY XB4 – the 4x World Champion 1/10 off-road 4WD automotive that can deliver you to the Winners’ Circle.
USA Champion.
XRAY’s Ty Tessmann achieved the primary ROAR National Championship for the XB4. Tested and efficiently run within the highest competitors races now you may benefit from the successful platform.
European Champions.
With ongoing growth of the XB4 platform, Team XRAY continues to win on the highest competitors ranges together with the European Championship. The XB4 is a multi-time European Champion as properly the European Junior Champion.
Philosophy.
At the guts of XRAY’s philosophy is a agency dedication to perfection in engineering, design, efficiency and assist… all made attainable by state-of-the-art in-house manufacturing. The XB4 is the epitome of perfection that’s typical for XRAY.
Dipl. Eng. Juraj Hudy
XRAY Chief Designer
Made in Europe.
Engineered and manufactured in-house on the XRAY manufacturing unit situated in Slovakia, Europe, the XB4 is a implausible demonstration of XRAY’s consideration to element in all of its merchandise. The XB4 is created by XRAY’s design workers utilizing premium European supplies and complex German and Swiss machines.
Uni-Platform.
The XB4 platform works on the highest competitors degree in any monitor circumstances, whether or not or not it’s super-low-traction dusty tracks, medium-traction, or super-high-traction carpet or astro turf; there’s an XB4 for you that can deal with flawlessly in any of those circumstances.
There are two totally different XB4 kits to select from – Carpet Edition and Dirt Edition, each constructed on the identical platform with full compatibility with interchangeable elements.
The Carpet Edition is designed for medium to very-high traction circumstances, whereas the Dirt Edition is designed for very-low to medium traction circumstances.
zThe Uni-Platform permits both model of the XB4 to be tuned or transformed to swimsuit any monitor circumstances with only some further elements.
Chassis.
The new chassis plate consists of a number of mounting positions for the rear transmission for the standard or quick place to regulate dealing with to match any monitor situation.
Chassis.
The new chassis plate consists of a number of mounting positions for the rear transmission for the standard or quick place to regulate dealing with to match any monitor situation.
Standard transmission place is appropriate in excessive traction circumstances to enhance stability.
Shorter transmission place is appropriate for decrease traction surfaces to extend rear traction.
Side Guards.
The up to date facet guard design provides further rear attachment factors that enhance chassis stiffness.
Gear Differential.
The gear diff in XB4C now consists of metal satellite tv for pc gears for improved effectivity and elevated life span. Gear diff in XB4D consists of graphite gears for improved traction and acceleration on decrease traction surfaces.
Suspension Arms.
Suspension arms are molded from a brand new medium hardness composite combination to enhance reliability and power. The medium composite gives wonderful efficiency on quite a lot of circumstances with the additional benefit of elevated power.
Steering Blocks.
Updated steering blocks in a brand new medium hardness materials enhance each dealing with and reliability.
Caster Blocks.
Caster blocks constructed from a brand new medium hardness materials enhance reliability. Different caster blocks hardness decisions can be found to tune set-up for any monitor situation.
Rear Uprights.
The XB4C comes with new rear uprights with Lower Roll Center Positions to enhance stability with much less collapse of the suspension in high-speed corners on Carpet or Astro.
The XB4D comes with each uprights with Lower & Higher Roll Center Positions. The lowered roll middle uprights are prompt for Astro and excessive roll middle uprights are prompt for grime circumstances.
Big Bore Shocks.
All-new massive bore 13.2mm shocks enhance dealing with, touchdown, and bump absorption. New X-rings present {smooth} operation & mud resistance. Two totally different piston thicknesses are included within the equipment for tuning together with piston blanks for extra tuning prospects.
Shock Pistons.
The new piston decisions had been up to date for ultimate match and dampening within the new massive bore shock our bodies. All-new 2-hole pistons (1.6 and 1.8mm) are included in 2.0mm or 2.5mm thickness options. In addition, two units of clean pistons in each thickness options are included for particular person customized modification. All pistons are constructed from Delrin and are molded utilizing ultra-high precision moulds.
Shocks Springs.
A very new vary of conical springs can be found for the massive bore shocks. Carpet and Dirt version embrace 2 full units of springs chosen for his or her meant monitor circumstances. The spring charges are extra intently spaced to offer smaller tuning increments that permit for simpler shock tuning.
Shock Towers.
Redesigned shock towers praise the brand new massive bore shocks. The entrance tower is wider to extend the set-up choices for all totally different monitor circumstances. The new rear tower lowers the shock positions for lowering chassis roll.
Wing.
A brand new rear wing generates extra traction, gives higher leap stability, and considerably will increase lifespan. The wing options pre-marked mounting holes for straightforward set up and is included in each Carpet & Dirt Edition.
Motor Cooling.
The non-compulsory cooling fan is mounted by way of a specifically designed composite holder that’s mounted solely via one screw and a centering pin to attenuate vibrations and will increase fan lifespan.
Some info proven beneath might embrace particulars from earlier kits, and it could differ barely from present equipment specs.
Chassis Layout.
Chassis format gives the flexibility to put the motor and central meeting in a entrance or rear place to change the burden steadiness relying on the monitor circumstances. The chassis format was examined on all type of surfaces to extend efficiency in any monitor scenario.
Motor Bulkhead.
Narrow motor bulkhead positions the motor in the direction of the chassis centerline for correct weight steadiness. The decrease design of the motor mount additionally reduces the CG for higher managed chassis roll.
Motor Mount.
Matching the motor bulkhead, the motor mount plate is small and lightweight to cut back weight but nonetheless supply the mandatory adjustment vary for motor set up.
High Traction Body.
The XB4 Carpet and Dirt Editions every characteristic XRAY Delta our bodies with narrower entrance and rear sections matching the chassis & facet guards.
XRAY Delta our bodies characteristic super-smooth airflow and applicable downforce traits fine-tuned for his or her meant circumstances.
The Carpet Edition of the Delta physique is designed particularly for top traction circumstances and improves the steadiness within the quick corners, chicanes and improves rotation in tight corners.
The Delta Carpet physique can be obtainable in light-weight model.
Low Traction Body.
The Dirt Edition Delta physique incorporates the identical narrowed entrance & rear sections that comply with the form of the chassis & facet guards.
The Dirt version of the XRAY XB4 Delta physique is designed for low traction circumstances. The design improves the steadiness and will increase traction.
The Delta Dirt physique can be obtainable in light-weight model.
Chassis Brace.
The entrance chassis T-Brace in Carpet version will increase entrance stability on excessive traction tracks and makes the automotive extra predictable and simpler to drive. The shorter graphite brace in Dirt version is extra flex to extend traction on low traction surfaces.
Slipper One-way Clutch 2-in-1.
Unique Multi-Adjustable Slipper One-way Clutch options 2-in-1 performance with the adjustable central slipper clutch and an adjustable entrance One-way Slipper to lock-in the entrance finish underneath acceleration and to regulate slipper off-power dealing with which influences how simple the automotive is on touchdown and underneath high-speed braking as properly prevents traction roll at nook entry.
Central Gear Differential.
The central differential is included within the Dirt Edition. The gear diff shares the identical common diff case and inner elements discovered within the entrance/rear differentials.
The maintenance-free, super-smooth gear diff has larger inner oil quantity to extend consistency of the diff motion and features a composite case and canopy with inner satellite tv for pc gears which might be precision-molded from particular XRAY-developed graphite composite materials, guaranteeing a protracted lifespan and super-smooth, environment friendly operation.
The differential outdrives are designed to be used with 2.5mm driveshaft pins. The gear diff set consists of an 81T spur gear and a 78T spur gear is offered as an possibility.
The central differential is beneficial to be used on clay, bumpy Astro and low-traction tracks to extend traction.
Central Dogbone Drive Shafts.
The central drivetrain options outdrives and dogbone driveshafts that provide diminished upkeep in comparison with earlier CVD drive shafts.
Central Bulkhead.
To match the size of the one-way slipper, the aluminum central bulkhead and graphite high deck had been redesigned for the Carpet version.
Servo Mount.
The servo mount suits the frontward chassis format and options two aluminum stands with a graphite stiffener from high.
Electronics Plate.
A useful, compact electronics plate for pace management mounting gives fast & simple removing and meeting. Redesigned to suit the chassis format and facet guards, the plate is now mounted on to the chassis as a substitute of the facet guards to cut back the affect on chassis flex traits.
Bulkheads.
Front & rear bulkheads characteristic a horizontal break up design (HS) to retain simple diff entry whereas including the precious diff top adjustment. The distinctive design of the bulkheads makes use of an inline bushing to change the alignment and top of the bevel drive gear. In addition to accommodating the diff top changes, it additionally permits the entrance central driveshaft to function with a diminished angle for much less friction and put on on the CV joint elements and improved driveline effectivity.
The XB4 bulkheads permit quick and simple differential entry for setup adjustments or servicing by eradicating solely 4 screws from the higher gear field cowl whereas the decrease part stays mounted to the chassis. This super-fast diff entry is featured on each entrance and rear gearboxes.
The super-strong, slim bulkheads present the wanted clearance for the redesigned suspension holders with elevated set-up vary prospects.
Diff Height Adjustment.
Front & rear HS bulkheads permit for diff top adjustment utilizing eccentric bushings. In the entrance gearbox, the diff top has 3 totally different settings. The rear differential could be adjusted via a 5mm vary. The diff top adjustment is a crucial set-up functionality that permits fast set-up adaption for both Carpet or Dirt tracks.
Carpet version makes use of a decrease journey top and the higher differential place to maintain the drive shafts degree.
Dirt version sometimes makes use of a taller journey top and a decrease differential place to maintain the drive shafts degree.
Central Drive Train.
The design of the HS bulkhead with the inline bushing for the bevel drive gear creates a extra linear orientation for the entrance middle drive shaft to cut back the CV joint angle for elevated driveline effectivity and decreased friction and put on. The top and angle of the rear middle drive shaft can be adjustable relying on the peak adjustment of the differential.
- Front – there are 3 totally different angle configurations for adjustment of the entrance drive practice.
- Rear – there are 6 totally different top configurations for adjustment of the rear drive practice.
Diff Gears.
The shorter pinion gear permits the drive shafts to maneuver the CV joint nearer to the differential to enhance drive practice effectivity.
Both crown gear and pinion gear are CNC-machined from HUDY Spring Steel and are ultra-hardened making them very robust and dependable with an extended life span. The break up crown gear permits for an easier trade to non-compulsory gears with out requiring a rebuild of the interior diff meeting and leads to considerably decrease rotating mass and improves the serviceability.
To enhance the gear engagement each crown gear and pinion gear have extra enamel and geometry that leads to smoother engagement and elevated effectivity.
I.S.S. Suspension Holders.
The rear suspension holders could be put in in upward or downward orientations, leading to further roll middle areas for the interior hinge pins.
The downward orientation of the suspension holder is used primarily for Dirt tracks.
The upward orientation of the suspension holder is used primarily for Carpet tracks.
The suspension holders permit use of each the lengthy or commonplace suspension arm configurations.
Machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum and black coated.
Battery Holder.
Tweak-free Quick Battery Holder permits for straightforward retainer top adjustment for extra handy battery mounting. The complete system is meant to cut back the consequences of the battery and holder on chassis flex, making the XB4 extra predictable and simpler to drive.
The battery holder is common for each Dirt and Carpet version.
Body Posts.
Rear physique mount characteristic extra frontward place and match the rear Horizontal Split Bulkhead (HS) and the newest physique. The form of the holder permits for tremendous easy accessibility to the screws on the higher a part of the bulkhead. Machined from premium graphite materials.
Beefy 6mm thick physique posts are constructed from a particular composite materials for max power. The physique helps are rounded to have a greater match and supply higher assist for the automotive physique.
Steering System.
The twin arm steering system is easy but efficient, and options an simply adjustable built-in servo saver. Ackermann is well adjusted by shortly altering the steering hyperlink mounting positions on the steering plate.
Bump steer is adjusted for extra aggression by inserting a shim between the steering block and steering linkage.
Anti-roll Bars.
Both Carpet and Dirt version embrace anti-roll bars chosen for his or her particular monitor circumstances.
Anti-roll bars are manufactured from particular spring metal materials and are used to stabilize the entrance & rear ends of the automotive. The roll bars are simply mounted to the diff instances and could be adjusted with the linkages.
Front & rear anti-roll bars are interchangeable since they’ve identical design and form. The thickness of every anti-roll bar is laser-engraved for straightforward identification. Anti-roll bar wires of various thickness can be found individually for fine-tuning.
Wheels.
The included wheels are IFMAR standardized with the wheel hex offset. The wheels characteristic a redesigned countersunk middle space to permit the wheel nut to take a seat deeper within the wheel.
The wheels are excellent for high-competition racing. They characteristic inner reinforcement ribs to supply stability and resist deformation, but they’re constructed from a versatile materials to supply sturdiness and face up to impacts.
The facet of the wheel is aerodynamic for max efficiency. The wheels had been designed to supply most traction.
The wheels characteristic a 12mm inner hex.
XRAY Instruction Manual.
The Instruction guide is common for each Carpet and Dirt version and includes a checklist of any necessary non-compulsory elements prompt for nice set-up changes.
XRAY Instruction Manuals have grow to be the {industry} commonplace, being merely one of the best manuals you’ll ever get with an RC mannequin automotive. Whether you’re a first-time builder or an skilled racer, all of the directions are straight-forward and simple to know. The full-color instruction guide comprises massive 3D illustrations that present all meeting particulars within the clearest attainable manner.
Commitment.
“Being part of the R&D team, I know how much time, energy, and effort is put into developing all of our cars. Chasing perfection is a never-ending process, and as such we strive to bring you an improved & better-handling XB4. You will be amazed by the handling & reliability improvements of the new XB4, which will help bring you to the Winners’ Circle.”
Martin Bayer
XRAY Factory Team driver
European Champion
Spur Gear.
Precision-molded spur gears are constructed from XRAY’s unique secret mix of composite materials, permitting the gear to run true but be sturdy sufficient to deal with high-performance brushless motors. The spur gears are designed to have the bottom attainable weight whereas staying robust and lightweight. Each gear is stamped with the tooth quantity for straightforward identification.
The XB4 is provided with an 81T spur gear which fits nearly all of tracks. For further tuning, non-compulsory 75T, 78T, 84T and 87T spur gears can be found.
Suspension.
The appropriate suspension geometry is without doubt one of the most necessary options of any RC mannequin automotive, whereas on the identical time being one of the vital troublesome and difficult options for a designer.
The suspension is all the time a combination of:
- design and form of particular person suspension elements
- flex and hardness
- supplies used
- mounting system
- geometry and place of mounting factors of connecting elements
From the suspension arms, via the suspension blocks, to the sunshine but sturdy steering blocks, each suspension half has been specifically designed for the 1/10 off-road racing platform to supply responsive racing traits in all circumstances.
Wheelbase Adjustment.
Suspension arms permit for fast & simple wheelbase adjustment. Using included 2mm shims, each entrance and rear suspension arms could be moved both ahead or rearward to regulate weight steadiness relying on monitor circumstances.
By transferring the arms to the entrance, the steadiness and weight of the automotive are transferred extra to the rear; that is beneficial for medium- and high-traction circumstances.
By transferring the arms to the rear, the steadiness and weight of the automotive are transferred extra to the entrance.
Drive Shafts.
The entrance and rear driveshaft lengths are up to date to match the brand new differential width and suspension geometry; the entrance drive shaft is 83mm lengthy and the rear drive shaft is 75mm lengthy.
The security collar on the entrance driveshaft secures the pin, whereas the ball bearing captures the pin in rear axles, each stopping the pin from coming lose throughout a run.
XB4 fixed velocity drive shafts are manufactured from world-renowned HUDY Spring Steel and have 2.5mm drive pins for max drivetrain effectivity. The drive shafts are among the world‘s thinnest but most sturdy drive shafts utilized in electrical off-road vehicles. Hardened with a proprietary hardening course of, the drive shafts present unbeatable lifespan and reliability.
Ball-bearings.
All-new bigger ball-bearing used within the rear uprights for elevated reliability. The XB4 options greased ball-bearings for entrance steering blocks & rear uprights to extend lifespan in dusty circumstances. The remaining bearings are degreased and oiled with AeroShell® Fluid 12 for max smoothness and lengthy life.
A full set of high-speed ball-bearings are used all through the drivetrain to make sure most effectivity.
Turnbuckles.
To assure most reliability, all turnbuckles are manufactured from particular HUDY Spring Steel materials for turnbuckles which includes a more durable core. These turnbuckles are used for entrance & rear upright linkages, steering system, and in addition for the servo saver.
Silicone Oils.
HUDY Exclusive Silicone Oils are manufactured in Europe and every batch is laboratory examined and calibrated to make sure the very best attainable consistency and high quality from batch to batch. Based on the industry-standard cSt ranking, the brand new line of oils might be simple to determine, modify, and really feel.
When following any set-up sheets by XRAY or XRAY group drivers, you may make sure that the oils you’ll get on your automotive are precisely identical as these utilized by the manufacturing unit racing group, thus guaranteeing very exacting set-ups and dealing with.
HUDY Chem Series.
Wheel Hubs.
Ultra-lightweight 12mm wheel hex drive hubs are CNC-machined from Swiss 7075 T6 black-coated aluminum. These ultra-true hex hubs have a clamping design which ensures ultra- stable mounting of the wheel on the hub.
The rear alu hex hubs are specifically machined to cut back rotating weight whereas guaranteeing wobble-free wheel mounting.
To modify track-width, non-compulsory offset wheel hex drive hubs can be found.
Body Seal.
To enhance safety towards mud, Velcro® double-sided tape is included to make sure an ideal seal of the physique to the facet guards, to cut back the noise degree of the operating automotive.
Chassis Balance.
The chassis design focuses on balanced weight distribution and weight switch. The chassis options pre-drilled holes for extra weights for optimum automotive balancing. Centerline holes are pre-drilled for straightforward balancing with the HUDY Chassis Balancing Tool #107880.
Adjustment Possibilities.
The intensive and spectacular vary of adjustment prospects consists of: caster, camber, toe, kick-up, anti-squat, journey top, downstops, track-width, decrease roll middle, higher roll middle, roll middle positions, bump steer, wheelbase, Ackermann, adjustable shocks, adjustable entrance and rear diff and adjustable XRAY Multi-Flex.
Set-up Book.
The XB4 is without doubt one of the most adjustable electrical off-road automotive on the planet. Whether you’re a hardcore racing fanatic or a club-level sportsman, you may very simply modify the XB4 to fit your racing model, race monitor kind, and all monitor circumstances. To totally perceive the set-up prospects we advocate the legendary HUDY Set-up Book, loaded with over 40 pages of high-quality photos and easy-to-understand RC automotive set-up explanations. Whether you’re a novice driver or skilled racer, you may simply be taught many set-up suggestions & tips and enhance your set-up abilities, in the end translating into improved racing efficiency along with your XB4. The HUDY Set-up Book is offered for obtain completely at www.hudy.web
XRAY VIP Customer Treatment.
Owning an XRAY mannequin racing automotive is an expertise by itself. Not solely will you personal probably the most premium luxurious mannequin racing automotive on the planet, however additionally, you will grow to be a member of the celebrated household of XRAY house owners with direct assist and repair from the XRAY manufacturing unit. XRAY brings you probably the most up-to-date RC Web web site on the Internet, with day by day racing information and newest product developments. If you have got any questions, issues or feedback, you may ask the XRAY Support Team or any XRAY Factory Team Driver on the XRAY Support Forum. You may even add your personal set-up sheets or obtain from the hundreds of various set-up sheets obtainable from all world wide on the unique XRAY Virtual Set-up Sheet Database, the world’s largest set-up sheet database. And that’s solely the beginning of the VIP therapy you get by becoming a member of Team XRAY.
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