New XRAY 808
#1696

I've been building the shock percentages using the spring perches. Simply place 2 perches for(11.5mm)about 33% or 3 perches(21mm) about 77% on rebound. Simply push the piston upward with cap loose then hand tighten shock cap and then remove the spring perches and assemble shock. This is a simple quick way to make rebound adjustments.
+1, Thats what I've been tough, and have used as a tuning guide for my shock package(s). The only problem building rebound is, it can be hard at times to get all the shocks to the exact same percentages, to keep them consistent. (Typically when thicker oil is used) I typically build mine with zero rebound if possible, makes for much more consistent tuning. Though the X-Ray 808 shocks are the easiest I found to get the exact percentages I've been looking to use when needed...
#1697

Just to let the Xray fans know...
The new Xray808 will be on the set of "Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain" tonight Sun 8/10/08 at 9pm Eastern Live on Speed
body painted by scubagrafixx
The new Xray808 will be on the set of "Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain" tonight Sun 8/10/08 at 9pm Eastern Live on Speed
body painted by scubagrafixx
#1698

thanks for the info on the tv show il be watching

#1699

I raced last night with the new BCE 8x8 chassis for the first time. I've been testing it for a week now, and after last nights race, I'm extremely impressed with it! I even Had other racers come up to me and comment that my car really looks good! (My racing piers/competition) The last time I raced at this club the tracks surface conditions where much better then last night. Last night we raced on a total BLOWN out track. A true off-road track. First off, I noticed there was a substantial gain in performance racing through the ruts and blown out areas (Which was 90% of the track). My previous fast lap was 34.6 (Two races there ago, and a smooth track) and last night I turned a 34.2 second lap on a track in much worse condition. In the A-Main my 5, 10 & 20 lap average was faster than the previous races in this series. BCE also slightly changed the geometry of the front & rear center drive line, so there is a slightly more clearance to help prevent possible bearing failure due to shock from casing jumps etc. Basically freed it up more. With this 8x8 chassis being 7075 T-6 "BILLET" aluminum vs the stock being 7075 'Alclad' the wear and durability is much greater too, with way less chance of bending.
The final production 8x8 chassis will be Hard anodized black, and will be available in a couple weeks, but I know BCE is taking pre-orders now if anyone is looking to make there 808 even better. IMO....you can go over to the new site under development WWW.BCESPEED.COM or direct to email [email protected]
This is the proto-type 8X8, the final be much cleaner..


The final production 8x8 chassis will be Hard anodized black, and will be available in a couple weeks, but I know BCE is taking pre-orders now if anyone is looking to make there 808 even better. IMO....you can go over to the new site under development WWW.BCESPEED.COM or direct to email [email protected]
This is the proto-type 8X8, the final be much cleaner..



#1703

Jim,
Those Blue & White bodies are sweet! Totally different from what is typically painted.
Very nice!
Those Blue & White bodies are sweet! Totally different from what is typically painted.
Very nice!

#1704

0.65 - GREY
0.70 - WHITE
0.75 - SILVER
0.80 - LIGHT-BLUE
0.86 - BLUE
0.92 - VIOLET
0.98 - PURPLE
Here are the rear.
0.47 - GREY
0.50 - WHITE
0.53 - SILVER
0.57 - LIGHT-BLUE
0.61 - BLUE
0.65 - VIOLET
0.70 - PURPLE
Last edited by RC Huligan; 08-10-2008 at 07:09 PM. Reason: Left off rear
#1705

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#1708

Yes, the lower number is the softest...

#1709

This may help you to associate colors with stiffness and how they rank relative with each other. Here are springs for the front.
0.65 - GREY
0.70 - WHITE
0.75 - SILVER
0.80 - LIGHT-BLUE
0.86 - BLUE
0.92 - VIOLET
0.98 - PURPLE
Here are the rear.
0.47 - GREY
0.50 - WHITE
0.53 - SILVER
0.57 - LIGHT-BLUE
0.61 - BLUE
0.65 - VIOLET
0.70 - PURPLE
0.65 - GREY
0.70 - WHITE
0.75 - SILVER
0.80 - LIGHT-BLUE
0.86 - BLUE
0.92 - VIOLET
0.98 - PURPLE
Here are the rear.
0.47 - GREY
0.50 - WHITE
0.53 - SILVER
0.57 - LIGHT-BLUE
0.61 - BLUE
0.65 - VIOLET
0.70 - PURPLE
#1710
