Team Xray T3 ’11 – The Saga Continues

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Team Xray T3 ’11 – The Saga Continues

Xray has long been viewed as the highest-quality and best-performing touring car available since it arrived on the RC car scene in 2000. Now with a long and distinguished history of racing achievements and groundbreaking, award-winning innovations, Xray is proud to offer the 2011 version of the T3 platformâ€¦ a top-quality â€œno-compromiseâ€ engineering marvel designed to put you in the Winners Circle.

Revolution, evolution, optimisationâ€¦ those are the key terms that describe the T1 and T2 platforms brought forward to the racing world in the last decade, and the new T3 carries with it all the heritage and racing pedigree to again raise the standard even higher. Xray Research & Development along with the Factory Team have devoted themselves to extensive testing, all in the effort to bring to the consumer the latest evolution year after year. The T3 platform has been redesigned and improved for 2011, raising the bar once again. No extras neededâ€¦ just a desire to win.

Dipl. Eng. Juraj Hudy
Chief Engineer, Xray

T3’11 New Features

All new ultra-narrow chassis specifically designed for LiPo batteries
New centrally-positioned dual steering system
Improved cornering speed and increased out-of-corner steering
Easier to drive, especially in high-traction conditions
Horizontally-oriented servo with servo saver positioned in absolute centre of chassis
Steering is independent from chassis flex, ensuring tweak-independent steering for super precise and constant steering characteristics
New narrow chassis layout, together with horizontal servo placement, creates centralised weight positioning
New redesigned top deck for dual steering system was specially shaped to create more traction, stability and steering
Extra steering stands allow connection to steering system via top deck, making for a stiffer car and minimizing tyre overheating on high-traction carpet tracks
New LiPo-specific composite battery holders prevent batteries from moving in crashes
Xray Multi-Flex Technology adapted to the T3’11 top deck design allows flex adjustment to adjust car stiffness for particular track conditions
low-profile shock absorber membranes for easier shock dampening adjustment

Main Features

Based on the T3 platform, fully compatible with majority of spare parts and option parts
Suspension holder system allows suspension arms to be mounted independently from diff bulkheads
Direct independent suspension alu holders mounted directly to the chassis, allowing for elongated chassis flex to generate more traction
Independent suspension holders allow for more precise and fine set-up adjustments via different-thickness shims
Motor mount purpose-designed for brushless motors, placing the motor 3mm more towards the centreline
Rear suspension holders positioned towards the centreline results in narrower rear track-width and more rear traction
Rear aluminium rear suspension holders feature integrated toe-in
1-piece top deck features layshaft composite holders to allow the top deck to be mounted to the rear bulkheads independently from the central layshaft bulkheads
Motor holder connects the motor mount bulkhead to the centre of the chassis, thus transferring the flex effect of the motor mount into the absolute centreline of the chassis
Layshaft bulkheads are independently mounted from the top deck for better flex adjustment
38/20T (1.9) internal gearing for improved drivetrain efficiency and performance
Eccentric front and rear roll centre holders with more inner camber link positions for better balance and handling
Updated front steering blocks provide increased steering angle for more steering and higher cornering speeds
Lightweight black-anodized Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium turnbuckles
Super-lightweight Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium rear drive shafts, hard-anodized, colour-coated and laser-engraved, 38% lighter than standard drive shafts
Super-light drive axles with 35% less rotating mass
Orange-anodized aluminium parts for stylish and distinctive look
Reduced sensitivity to changing track conditions, giving super-consistent performance during runs
Super-smooth adjustable Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium ball-differentials with Xray Labyrinth Dust Covers
Centred layshaft and split bulkheads provide optimum balance due to perfect weight distribution of the motor towards centreline, giving quicker left-right transitions
Ultra-light bulkheads CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium
Motor mount bulkhead features the lowest possible motor position, compatible with stock / modified / brushless motors
Super-light composite front Solid Axle with Xray’s own smart quick-change outdrive system for easy outdrive exchange; no servicing or replacement of drive shaft blades needed, translates into reduced servicing costs
Specially-optimised drive shaft lengths for rubber-tire racing conditions ; longer 52mm front/rear CVD drive shafts positioned more towards centreline in diff/solid axle outdrives generate more overall traction and make the car easier to drive on low-traction tracks
Independent front and rear diff height adjustment; belt tension adjustment in both front and rear bulkheads
Long front & rear suspension arms for improved traction and easier handling feature optimised shock mounting positions
Suspension arms feature integrated anti-roll bar mounts; rear arms feature 3 different anti-roll bar mounts for super-fine adjustment of the rear anti-roll bar
Includes both front and rear anti-roll bars (front 1.4mm & rear 1.2mm)
C-hubs with large openings for quick and easy assembly/disassembly of the CVDs; prevents collision of CVD with C hub in serious crashes (compatible for the ECS drive shafts)
C-hubs available in standard caster angles (2°, 4°, 6°); available in two hardnesses (M – medium, H – hard)
Rear uprights with integrated 0° toe-in prevent suspension geometry changes in serious crashes; available in two hardnesses (M – medium, H – hard)
Steering blocks available in two hardnesses (M – medium, H – hard)
Front & rear shock towers machined from premium 3.0mm graphite material, featuring Quick Roll Centre positions and optimised shock absorber positions
C2.6 and C3.0 racing springs
84T 48P spur gear – extra-hard material, wobble-free design
EFRA, ROAR, FEMCA spec compliant for modified and stock racing

Other Specifications

Xray Quick Roll-Centers – 4 quick roll centre adjustments in front and rear
Rebuildable front CVD drive shafts made from special world-renowned, top-secret, self-developed HUDY Spring Steelâ„¢; world’s tiniest yet most durable drive shafts are hand ground for maximum precision. Recommended for use in front for increased durability
New super-lightweight wheel axles manufactured from premium HUDY Spring Steel
Premium-quality, Kevlar-reinforced drive belts
Lightweight middle layshaft CNC-machined made from aircraft aluminium
Front upper and lower composite bumper made from special composite material to withstand hard impacts
Compact front foam bumper made from lightweight, high-resilience foam
Thick 6mm body posts withstand hard crashes
Lower suspension holders with three different roll centre positions offer additional ultra-fine roll centre adjustment via different-thickness shims
Easily adjustable inboard toe-in using included shims
Easily adjustable wheel offset using optional shims or optional offset wheel hubs (-0.75mm, +0.75mm, +1.5mm)
7075 T6 aluminium wheel hubs
Short Xray 4-step externally-adjustable shocks
Shock shafts are specially hardened for maximum strength
Shock absorber foam inserts for perfect shock rebound
Xray self-developed and manufactured ultimate racing springs are manually selected for maximum precision, equal length, and equal damping characteristics
Small 4° caster C-blocks from special composite material, optional 2° and 6° caster blocks available
Small, robust steering blocks made from special composite material, featuring 2 Ackermann positions
Complete set of high-speed, blue-sealed ball-bearings are degreased and lightly oiled for maximum efficiency, individually controlled, selected, and inspected
Aluminium self-locking wheel nuts
Super easy to build, set up, maintain, and drive

Adjustment Possibilities

Fully-adjustable front and rear suspension geometry: caster, camber, toe, anti-dive, anti-squat, ride height, droop, track-width, roll centre, wheelbase
Adjustable ball differential
Xray Quick Roll-Centersâ„¢
Adjustable front and rear bulkheads with belt-tension control
Front and rear diff height adjustment
Adjustable HUDY aluminium turnbuckles (steering, front & rear upper links)
Multiple upper and lower shock mounting locations at front and rear
Externally-adjustable racing shocks (4-step)
Pre-drilled chassis locations for optional chassis weights in centre of chassis
Adjustable front and rear anti-roll bars