Xray NT1 2011 with World Champion Pedigree
Xray has released details of an updated version of its World and European Championship-winning NT1 called the 2011 edition. Martin Hudy, the Xray NT1 Project Designer had this to say. “To improve upon the car that is already the world’s best performing platform and the most successful nitro touring car in the market has been an extremely tough task. During the last few years we have continued year-by-year to introduce new changes and ideas to improve performance, reliability, and handling. For 2011 we focused on what we knew to be missing for a pedigree racing car like the NT1: a chassis designed to easily accommodate graphite reinforcing inserts or additional balancing weights (front and rear) and one that is easier to perform handling-improving set-up changes on. Enjoy the 2011 NT1 and see you at the tracks.”
Here are some of the 2011 features:
CNC machined 3mm Swiss 7075 T6 chassis with machined 2.5mm graphite radio plate
Centralised 75cc fuel tank with hypertonic tank lid and internal stone-type filter
For ultra-competitive racers with an eye on weight savings, Xray will offer an optional graphite receiver brace in place of the standard radio box.
Centralised, low-mounted receiver battery pack is located below the fuel tank for easy access
Optional micro-size receiver battery pack allows fuel tank lowering by 3mm
Quick-set two-piece aluminum engine mount system with fixed engine position for easy engine installation and gear mesh adjustment
Adjustable three-shoe XCA (Xray Centrifugal Axial) clutch
Aluminum brake 7075 T6 hub with precision-pressed pins
High-grip Ferodo brake pads
The world’s smallest and lightest differentials allow super-low mounting, lowering the car’s C of G
PUR® reinforced high-efficiency, low-friction, fine-pitch drive belts
Advanced suspension geometry optimized and finely tuned for high-competition racing
Lightweight and durable suspension parts moulded from Xray’s own composite mixture for suspension parts
Front and rear CNC machined premium graphite shock towers
3mm graphite rear roll center bridge with optimised rear roll center positions
Fully-adjustable suspension featuring ISS (Integrated Suspension Settings)
Small, robust rear uprights feature two easily-adjustable upper roll center positions
Easily-adjustable wheel offset using optional shims or offset wheel axles (+/-0.75mm)
Hand-ground blade-style front-anti roll bars manufactured from Hudy Spring Steel
Rear anti-roll bar adjustability by exchanging optional anti-roll bar wire
Centralised ball-raced steering servo saver with adjustable spring tension
Xray four-step externally-adjustable shocks featuring standard fixed and adjustable pistons
Fine-threaded shock bodies for precise height adjustment
Specially-hardened shock shafts for maximum strength
Source: Xray
