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Xray XB8E 2017 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Phone: (214) 744-2400 many other goodies. We pride ourselves on taking excellent care of our customers. Fax: +421-32-7401109 Fax: (214) 744-2401 You can join thousands of XRAY fans and enthusiasts in our online community at: Email: info@teamxray.com Email: xray@rcamerica.com www.teamxray.com Failure to follow these instructions will be considered as abuse and/or neglect.
  • Page 3 Therefore we ask you, if at all possible, to purchase • For the best performance, it is very important that great care is taken to ensure XRAY products at your hobby dealer and give them your support like we do. If the free movement of all parts.
  • Page 4 (HUDY #106471 7000cSt 100ml) To ensure that you always have access to the most up-to-date version of the XRAY Set-up Book, XRAY will now be offering only the digital online version at our website at www.teamxray.com. By offering this online version instead of including a hardcopy printed version in kits, you will always be assured of having the most current updated version.
  • Page 5 XB8E TECH TIPS FRONT & REAR DIFF GEAR MESH ADJUSTMENT If there is too much or too little diff side play, this may create non-optimal gear mesh between the diff gear and the pinion drive gear. This is easily resolved by inserting 1 or 2 of the included thin shims behind a diff outdrive ball-bearing, depending on how much play there is.
  • Page 6 1. FRONT & REAR DIFFERENTIALS 355065 #355003 REAR XB8 FRONT/REAR DIFFERENTIAL 46T - V1 - SET 940816 964030 355064 FRONT 355022 971060 355091 355031 980261 355084 971060 903312 355031 964060 940816 355065 REAR 355046 #355105 • High-performance adjustable front Active Differential™ for improved speed & handling ACTIVE FRONT DIFF 355064 •...
  • Page 7 1. FRONT & REAR DIFFERENTIALS Graphite Grease REAR (HUDY #106210) IMPORTANT! ➌ Use the same diff outdrives on both ends of a diff. FRONT 940816 ➋ BB 8x16x5 Graphite Grease STEP DETAIL ➎ Graphite Grease (HUDY #106210) DETAIL (HUDY #106210) 964060 Use HUDY Ball-Bearing Grease ➍...
  • Page 8 1. CENTER DIFFERENTIAL 355072 CENTER DIFF SPUR GEAR #355048 OPTION #355049 OPTION #355050 INCLUDED #355051 OPTION 964030 940816 964060 #355052 OPTION 355031 355022 * CENTER DIFF SPUR GEAR - LARGE 971060 #355056 OPTION #355057 OPTION 355091 355031 #355058 OPTION * must be used with #355013 CENTRAL 964060 DIFFERENTIAL - LARGE - SET 355084...
  • Page 9 1. CENTER DIFFERENTIAL ➌ ➋ Graphite Grease 940816 (HUDY #106210) BB 8x16x5 ➊ STEP DETAIL ➎ Use HUDY Ball-Bearing Grease DETAIL #106220 - STANDARD ➍ #106221 - BLUE 964060 #106222 - RED Graphite Grease S 6x18x0.2 ➏ (HUDY #106210) 971060 O 6x1.5 ➎...
  • Page 10 2. FRONT TRANSMISSION 355427 980314 355472 SHORT 901404 355471 355416 352006 355236 355114 940816 352006 940816 #355426 FRONT UNIVERSAL CENTRAL DRIVE SHAFT - HUDY SPRING STEEL™ - SET 355004 FRONT DIFF 902312 35 2006 XB8’16 DIFF BULKHEAD BLOCK SET FRONT/REAR 35 5472 DRIVE SHAFT BOOT (2) 35 5004...
  • Page 11 2. REAR TRANSMISSION #353052 XB8 GRAPHITE REAR SHOCK TOWER 3.5MM 355625 980314 355472 LONG 901404 355471 355416 352006 355236 355114 940816 353050 352006 940816 355005 #355626 REAR DIFF 902312 REAR UNIVERSAL CENTRAL DRIVE SHAFT - HUDY SPRING STEEL™ - SET 902312 35 5471 DRIVE SHAFT LOCKING RING (2)
  • Page 12 3. REAR SUSPENSION #353113 XB8’16 COMPOSITE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM - RIGHT #353123 XB8’16 COMPOSITE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM - LEFT #353317 XB8 ALU REAR LOWER SUSP. HOLDER - FRONT - SQUARE ADJ. ROLL CENTER #353325 XB8 ALU REAR LOWER SUSP. HOLDER - REAR - SQUARE ADJ. ROLL CENTER 901305 903308 352006...
  • Page 13 TRACK WIDTH The XRAY rear alu lower suspension holders provide even greater range of adjustment for the rear suspension. Using different combinations of eccentric bushings, fine adjustment of rear anti-squat, rear toe-in, rear roll center, and rear track-width can be obtained. For more information about the influence of rear anti-squat, rear toe-in, rear roll center and rear track width on car handling, please refer to HUDY Off-Road Set-up Book (#209099).
  • Page 14 3. REAR SUSPENSION DETAIL 1.5mm 901312 SB M3x12 Follow the TECH TIP on page 5 to install the pivot balls 901303 SB M3x3 STEP DETAIL ➍ -2~0mm 901305 SB M3x5 DETAIL 3x3mm ➌ 902318 SH M3x18 3x18mm ➋ 903308 SFH M3x8 ➊...
  • Page 15 4. REAR SUSPENSION 903312 353020 353521 353559 353521 902310 902314 351330 960030 902320 902318 353160 357331 960030 902318 902330 353170 353130 960030 CVD DRIVE SHAFT 352634 980263 353353 355221 355211 353151 353353 960030 355237 355222 353370 980317 For stiffer wing mounting use 355250 OFFSET WHEEL AXLES #353550 ALU WING MOUNT BRACE...
  • Page 16 4. REAR SUSPENSION Ensure that the rear upright moves freely. If it does not move freely, use sandpaper to thin both wheelbase adjustment shims. 353370 Shims for wheelbase SHIM 3x9x1 adjustment DETAIL 1+1mm 353370 SHIM 3x9x2 INITIAL SETTING 960030 N M3 DETAIL Do not overtighten the self-locking nut.
  • Page 17 4. REAR SUSPENSION 903312 SFH M3x12 For stiffer wing mounting use #353550 ALU WING MOUNT BRACE 902314 SH M3x14 960030 N M3 SET-UP BOOK INITIAL SETTING DETAIL REAR WING 3x18mm 902310 SH M3x10 3x18mm 3x10mm 902318 SH M3x18 3x20mm 902320 SH M3x20...
  • Page 18 5. FRONT SUSPENSION 909372 #902407 HEX SCREW SH M4x7 WITH HEX FROM BOTTOM (4) 352324 352314 901408 357212 353371 352314 902318 352323 909395 352120 352006 901303 352494 333450 901305 352470 903308 901312 352470 FRONT ANTI-ROLL BARS 352460 #352487 1.6mm OPTION #352489 1.8mm OPTION #352490 2.0mm...
  • Page 19 =308 =306 Outer position = 1mm or 1° from center =310* The XRAY alu front lower suspension holders provide even greater range of SET-UP adjustment for the front suspension. Using different combinations of eccentric BOOK The tables below describe the amounts of kick-up, front track-width change depending on the combinations bushings, fine adjustment of front kick-up, roll center, and front track-width of eccentric bushings used with 0 and 1mm, 1°...
  • Page 20 5. FRONT SUSPENSION 1.5mm 901312 SB M3x12 Follow the TECH TIP on page 5 to install the pivot balls STEP DETAIL ➍ -2~0mm 901303 SB M3x3 901305 SB M3x5 DETAIL 3x3mm ➍ 902318 ➋ SH M3x18 3x18mm ➌ 903308 SFH M3x8 ➊...
  • Page 21 6. FRONT SUSPENSION 352243 352133 903312 357256 352372 357251 355222 ALU BLACK 357254 357252 940816 980317 357256 352242 357250 901504 STEEL SILVER 940814 355250 CVD DRIVE SHAFT #352241 #357253 OFFSET WHEEL AXLES XB8’16 STEERING BLOCK BRASS ADJUSTING NUT M15x1 980263 #355250 0mm INCLUDED 355221...
  • Page 22 6. FRONT SUSPENSION ALU pivot ball BLACK color DETAIL STEEL pivot ball SILVER color PIVOT BALLS MUST MOVE FREELY #357253 Brass Adjusting Nut M15x1 During initial assembly, tighten each hex nut until the pivot ball starts to bind, then loosen slightly. Verify that Tighten hex nuts using HUDY the pivot balls move freely.
  • Page 23 6. FRONT & REAR ASSEMBLY 960030 902325 960040 353084 351200 351111 351200 #353280 GRAPHITE INSERT FOR MEDIUM REAR COMPOSITE BRACE - SET 960030 903412 353280 353280 903412 902312 90 2325 HEX SCREW SH M3x25 (10) 35 1111 XB8E’16 ALU CHASSIS - SWISS 7075 T6 (3MM) 90 3412 HEX SCREW SFH M4x12 (10) 35 1200...
  • Page 24 6. FRONT & REAR ASSEMBLY #353280 GRAPHITE INSERT SET for extra stiffness adjustment. 902325 SH M3x25 903412 SFH M4x12 NOTE ORIENTATION 960030 N M3 960040 N M4 903412 SFH M4x12 DETAIL...
  • Page 25 7. STEERING #351348 #352658 XB8’16 GRAPHITE UPPER PLATE 351301 BALL STUD 6.8MM WITH BACKSTOP L=6MM - M3x8 (2) 903312 903310 903312 903308 902312 351344 NOTE Must be used also 2pcs of #303136 shim 3x7x1mm. 940610 352084 902310 352505 960030 902312 352514 960040 352576...
  • Page 26 7. STEERING 970121 DETAIL O 12.1x1.6 INITIAL PRELOAD SETTING DETAIL SET-UP BOOK SERVO SAVER HUDY Tool Allen 3.0mm 902308 SH M3x8 NOTE ORIENTATION DETAIL For servicing use Bearing Oil (HUDY #106230) 903410 SFH M4x10 940610 BB 6x10x3...
  • Page 27 7. STEERING 902310 SH M3x10 All possible mounting alternatives of eccentric bushings 903308 SFH M3x8 DETAIL NOTE ORIENTATION SET-UP INITIAL SETTING BOOK ROLL CENTER 3x12mm 3x12mm 3x10mm DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN SCREWS DETAIL 3x12mm 902312 SH M3x12 903310 SFH M3x10 Check for free movement NOTE ORIENTATION...
  • Page 28 7. STEERING 902312 SH M3x12 NOTE ORIENTATION 1.0mm 2.0mm 1.0mm INITIAL POSITION #352051 XB8 GRAPHITE FRONT SHOCK TOWER 4MM All possible mounting alternatives of eccentric bushings UPPER CLIP Behind arm CASTER LOWER SHIM (Behind arm) UPPER CLIP (Behind arm) 24º 21º...
  • Page 29 35 4053 XB9E GRAPHITE CENTER DIFF MOUNTING PLATE 90 3412 HEX SCREW SFH M4x12 (10) 35 5712~17 XRAY 12~17T PINION GEAR (OPTION) 90 8312 HEX SCREW SOCKET HEAD CAP M3x12 (10) 90 8314 HEX SCREW SOCKET HEAD CAP M3x14 (10)
  • Page 30 8. CENTER DIFF & BRAKE 902305 SH M3x5 961032 S 3.2 NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION 902330 SH M3x30 903308 SFH M3x8...
  • Page 31 8. CENTER DIFF & BRAKE NOTE ORIENTATION 903412 SFH M4x12 All screws DETAIL 908312 SCH M3x12 XRAY PINION GEAR #355712 OPTION #355713 OPTION #355714 OPTION #355715 OPTION #355716 OPTION Pinion #355717 OPTION 355712~17 (NOT INCLUDED) DETAIL 908314 SCH M3x14 Gear mesh adjustment 961032 S 3.2...
  • Page 32 10. RADIO CASE Speed Controller Servo Screw (NOT INCLUDED) 902312 (NOT INCLUDED) 902308 Servo Grommet 306310 (NOT INCLUDED) 356200 907206 352460 LiPo Battery Pack Steering Servo 902314 (NOT INCLUDED) (NOT INCLUDED) 352670 902308 302610 902312 336000 352670 Receiver 356118 960030 (NOT INCLUDED) 356120 960040...
  • Page 33 10. RADIO CASE Servo Screw (NOT INCLUDED) 902312 SH M3x12 902308 SH M3x8 907206 Antenna Receiver (NOT INCLUDED) If the receiver box has 2 different-size openings for cable entry (narrow and wider), cut away the tab for the appropriate opening to allow the cables to fit properly.
  • Page 34 10. RADIO CASE 902314 SH M3x14 903412 SFH M4x12 960030 N M3 ALETRNATIVE 1 ALETRNATIVE 2 (INITIAL SETTING) Tie Strap (NOT INCLUDED) Speed Controller (NOT INCLUDED) Double-Sided Tape 903410 (NOT INCLUDED) SFH M4x10 960040 N M4 Cut Battery Plate View Battery (NOT INCLUDED) Velcro Battery Strap...
  • Page 35 35 8263 XB8 REAR SHOCK SHAFT (2) 35 8040 HARDENED SHOCK SHIMS (4) 35 8315 XRAY FRONT SPRING 69MM - 3 DOTS (2) 35 8041 STEEL SHOCK BUSHING (2) 35 8335 XRAY REAR SPRING 85MM - 3 DOTS 35 8042 COMPOSITE SHOCK BUSHING &...
  • Page 36 1 1. SHOCK ABSORBERS 8 holes 8 holes 358040 ø1.2mm pistons ø1.2mm pistons DETAIL DETAIL S 2.5x6x0.5 INCORRECT CORRECT SHORT rod LONG rod 960026 N M2.5 DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN TIGHTEN GENTLY NOTE ORIENTATION The self-locking nut is overtightened, The self-locking nut is gently tightened. causing distortion of the piston.
  • Page 37 1 1. SHOCK ABSORBERS FRONT SHOCKS REAR SHOCKS DETAIL 970180 O 18x1.8 FRONT SHOCKS DETAIL REAR SHOCKS 1 mm DETAIL Grip the shock rod at top of exposed DETAIL threads with side cutting pliers. Be careful not to damage the shock rod. CORRECT INCORRECT INCORRECT...
  • Page 38 1 1. SHOCK ABSORBERS FRONT shock PRELOAD DETAIL REAR SHOCKS FRONT SHOCKS SHORT front shock LONG rear shock REAR shock PRELOAD SHORT spring LONG spring IMPORTANT! SET-UP IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! BOOK Both front shocks Both rear shocks SPRING RATE must be the same must be the same SHOCK PRELOAD FRONT &...

  • Page 39: Final Assembly

    358047 Inserts 960030 (NOT INCLUDED) 960030 Tires (NOT INCLUDED) 355261 355261 Front Shock 902319 358105 #359711 XRAY XB8 HIGH SPEED BODY XRAY STARBURST WHEELS #359808 PINK OPTION #359809 YELLOW OPTION WHEEL NUTS #355261 OPEN INCLUDED #293560 COVERED OPTION #355265 COVERED...
  • Page 40 12. FINAL ASSEMBLY SHORTER FRONT SHOCKS (SHORT) LONGER NOTE ORIENTATION 902318 902319 SH M3x18 SH M3x18 LEFT thread 960030 STANDARD N M3 M3x18 screw 3x18mm On the front right arm use the SILVER M3x18 screw - this screw has LEFT THREAD DETAIL INITIAL SETTING DETAIL...
  • Page 41 12. FINAL ASSEMBLY NOTE XRAY STARBURST WHEELS ORIENTATION DETAIL #359808 Pink OPTION #359809 Yellow OPTION 903312 SFH M3x12 960030 N M3 To tighten the setscrew you can also use the HUDY 17mm Wheel Nut Tool #107570 WING SHIMS WINGS #353565...
  • Page 42 MAINTENANCE ENGINE OPERATION PREPARING TO OPERATE THE ENGINE • Never modify the engine or muffler. • For proper engine break-in, please refer to the manual that came with the engine. • Confirm the position of needle and idling before running. Be sure to run a new engine smoothly. •...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION • Weak transmitter and/or receiver batteries • Recharge or replace batteries CAR IS HARD TO • Low reception from radio antennas • Fully extend transmitter and receiver antennas CONTROL • Servo linkages not adjusted properly •...
  • Page 44 RC AMERICA, 2030 Century Center Blvd #15, Irving, TX 75062, USA PHONE: 214-744-2400, FAX: 214-744-2401, xray@rcamerica.com /TeamXray /TeamXray /TeamXray /XrayRacing /+TeamXrayRC /XrayRacing...

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