What's Xray got to say????

[jetmechG550]

Thursday Xray is supposed to make an announcement on a new product, whatcha think? XB8 kits are supposedly in short supply heard some speculation they may be doing some upgrades to the current kit (not much they can do but..) another was a Truggy. Supposed to make the announcement to some 1/8th scale off road site.

 

[robmob]

I bet it's a truggy since that is what's popular right now.

 

[Plaidfish]

I bet it's the truggy kit team Helotes (I think) made.....they bought the design and are mass producing it....or they are releasing a XB9.....maybe Ronald McDonald is doing the opening for their new track....I didn't even know about this and I could have waited til thursday easily....now I want to know...thanks for ruining my night jet you rock.... :jk:

 

[RcTire]

i hope its a truggy kit....they just redid the xb8 kits, not mechanically just adjusted the price and parts it comes with, so i dont think its going to be another 1/8 buggy yet.....but who knows

 

[jetmechG550]

I'm hoping for a trug so I can really be confused on what I want to get next. Hey Plaid, I ruined my night reading about so I just thought I would share the wealth! (starts to hum final jeopardy jingle).

 

[MaxxTruck]

Hi Guys,

From talking to RC America a few weeks back, there is a revised XB8 coming next month and yes, there is a truggy in the works, but that will be more towards April/May (Hopefully sooner though, and hopefully based off the new revised XB8)

That's all I know, but it's from a solid source

Steve Wang

 

[Plaidfish]

OH CRAP......
Mo Money
Mo Money
Mo Money

I'm torn...I love my truggy but the thought of carrying less parts in the pit boxes is very appealing.....

RC Tire does the newer XB8 kit come w/ the aluminum rear/front uprights and knuckles?? what did you mean they re-did the kit?

Mr. Wang, did your source mention which one of those 2 items you mentioned the announcement is most likely going to be??

 

[vbgagnon]

plaid the newer version doesn't come with the tools, that shaves a bit o cash right there.

 

[RcTire]

RC Tire does the newer XB8 kit come w/ the aluminum rear/front uprights and knuckles?? what did you mean they re-did the kit?

well to make the kit more affordable, they stopped putting some of the extra parts in the kit ( battery, extra shocks, hudy tools...).

 

[Plaidfish]

O-I-C.......thanks guys.....

 

[untchbl]

Man if there is a truggy comeing I sure hope it is a long arm version. I'll have one the second they are available.

I'm not buying a buggy until right when the season starts just to see what xray has to offer.

Brandon

 

[Buggyracer28]

If it was an XB8 truggy, they would sell like MAD! I want a truggy i guess my only option is the MSR conversion.

 

[Q-Pod]

my lhs owner says they should look into getting parts out sooner for what they already have rather than introduce any new products. seriously- i think he has just been forgetting to order what i need. i am guessing i am the only one having probs getting parts due to his lack of ordering them? anyone else? this would really help me out knowing where the problem is originating from. thanks in advance.

i have heard they will be introducing a truggy and of course a conversion kit for the xb8, but this is strictly hearsay

 

[untchbl]

BuggyRacer28, I'd spend the money on a jammin long before the MSR. Just my 2 cents.

Q-Pod, I have no problem getting xray parts. I buy online however. My local hobby shop doesn't carry xray.

I imagine your hobby shop never has enough stuff to order to actually fill a full order.

 

[jetmechG550]

Just read on neobuggy they are speculating it's just the XB8 with the TQ front and rear.

 

[RcTire]

my lhs owner says they should look into getting parts out sooner for what they already have rather than introduce any new products. seriously- i think he has just been forgetting to order what i need. i am guessing i am the only one having probs getting parts due to his lack of ordering them? anyone else? this would really help me out knowing where the problem is originating from. thanks in advance.

i have heard they will be introducing a truggy and of course a conversion kit for the xb8, but this is strictly hearsay

whenever i order i receive parts in 2days...and minimum order is only $100 so it doesn't take long to reach that

 

[Plaidfish]

Q, ....My LHS may not have what I want in stock all the time but they order it and it's there within 5 days at the latest......

 

[Q-Pod]

thanks guys. best place to buy online? I'm tired of this crap and like my xb8 enough do what i have to do to get parts. spares are good but to buy another complete kit just to have everything i need when i need it is out of the question til spring/summer.

 

[MaxxTruck]

We are looking into stocking parts for the buggy and truggy as soon as the new revised version is released. The new revised version XB8TQ has been revealed at the Germany show, and you can check out all the specs here: Xray XB8TQ

As for the truggy, I'm sure xray is going all out and doing it right (long arms, extended chassis, adjusted gear ratio, and optimized suspension geometry) knowing their company philosophy, they don't hold anything back when it comes to quality and design

Steve Wang

 

[Revo Rancher]

Looks like Kyosho has one in the works...

http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/news2.asp