A high-quality, 1/12-pan car intended for persons aged 16 years and older with previous experience building and operating rc model racing cars (28 pages)
This is not a toy; it is a precision racing model. This model the web, and examine all details carefully. If for some reason you decide The X12 racing car is not intended for use by beginners, inexperienced customers, or by children without direct supervision of a responsible, knowledgeable adult.
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700cSt (HUDY #106371 100ml) 3000cSt (HUDY #106431 100ml) NOT INCLUDED To ensure that you always have access to the most up-to-date version of the XRAY Set-up Book, XRAY offers wide range of optional tuning parts which SAMPLE OF are listed in a table like this. Please refer to the XRAY will now be offering only the digital online version at our website at www.teamxray.com.
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GRAPHITE PART PREPARATION PREPARE ALL GRAPHITE PARTS To protect and seal edges of graphite parts, sand edges smooth and then apply CA glue. Fine sandpaper Use fine sandpaper to sand smooth the edges of all graphite parts. Apply CA glue to all adges of the graphite parts.
#372318-O 1.0mm OPTION 373241 372180 #371110 FRONT COIL SPRINGS - SOFT FRONT COIL SPRINGS X12’18 ALU CHASSIS 2.0MM - 7075 T6 #372176 C=1.5 GOLD OPTION #372180 C=3.5 GOLD INCLUDED #372177 C=2.0 SILVER OPTION #372181 C=4.0 SILVER OPTION #372178 C=2.5 BLACK OPTION #372182 C=5.0 BLACK OPTION...
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1. FRONT SUSPENSION NOTE ORIENTATION STEEL BALL 7.2mm 7.2mm DETAIL NOTE ORIENTATION CAMBER If the arm does not have enough DETAIL 901304 play, remove the clips and thin SB M3x4 the clips slightly with sandpaper. The arms must have free movement and not bind.
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RIDE HEIGHT The X12 has adjustable front track-width. There are 3 different bushings - 0mm centric (included Use the proper matching bushings to achieve the desired front track-width in kit), or 0.5mm or 1.0mm eccentric (optional). Use the same bushing in front and rear, and also...
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303121-O ALU SHIM 3x6x0.5MM - ORANGE (10) 372320 COMPOSITE ARM BUSHING (4) 303122-O ALU SHIM 3x6x1.0MM - ORANGE (10) 372330-O X12’18 US ALU BUSHING - WIDTH 0.0MM (2) 303123-O ALU SHIM 3x6x2.0MM - ORANGE (10) 372620 ADJ. TURNBUCKLE M3x17 MM - HUDY SPRING STEEL™ (2) 371110 X12’18 ALU CHASSIS 2.0MM - 7075 T6...
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SHIM 5.3x7.8x0.5 The X12 has adjustable front track-width. There are 3 different bushings - 0mm centric (included in kit), or 0.5mm or 1.0mm eccentric (optional). Use the same bushing in front and rear, and also use the same (mirrored) orientation of the bushing on both right and left sides.
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1. FRONT SUSPENSION NOTE ORIENTATION STEEL BALL 7.2mm 7.2mm DETAIL NOTE ORIENTATION CAMBER DETAIL Make sure that arm moves freely. 1+0.5mm DETAIL Moves freely Fully Tighten If the arm does not have enough play, remove the clips and thin the clips slightly with sandpaper. The arms must have free movement and not bind.
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1. FRONT SUSPENSION Marked "R" The thickness of shims changes the steering linkage 960031 angle. Thicker shims gives decreased in-corner ALU N M3 steering, but car becomes easier to drive. 3x6x1mm Use 3mm bump steer as INITIAL SETTING. 3x6x2mm 303122-O SHIM 3x6x1 Marked "L"...
960031 ALU NUT M3 (10) 373073-O ALU REAR BRACE MOUNT 16MM- ORANGE (2) 960032 NUT M3 (10) 373085 GRAPHITE REAR BRACE 2.5MM 373094 COMPOSITE LOWER & UPPER PIVOT BRACE - LOW ROLL-CENTER 373550 X12‘18 GRAPHITE REAR POD UPPER PLATE 2.5MM...
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3. REAR SUSPENSION 902306 NOTE ORIENTATION SH M3x6 903306 SFH M3x6 Lightly tighten the screws so there is no free play, but do not overtighten otherwise the pivotball will not move freely. 902306 DETAIL SH M3x6 Ensure free, smooth movement without excessive freeplay.
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3. REAR SUSPENSION Do not tighten fully, 902258 pivotballs must turn freely. SH M2.5x8 Do not tighten fully, pivotballs must turn freely. Ensure free, smooth movement DETAIL 903306 SFH M3x6 TIGHTEN FULLY DETAIL POD Linkage position OUTER POSITION - the side link is straight, easier to drive INITIAL SETTING INNER POSITION - the side link is angled, increased in-corner steering 0.5mm...
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3. REAR SUSPENSION Self-locking ALU nut M3 ALU NUTS M3 960031 #296530-B ALU BLUE OPTION ALU N M3 3x6x1mm #296530-K ALU BLACK OPTION 3x6x1mm #296530-O ALU ORANGE OPTION #960031 ALU SILVER INCLUDED 306219 BLACK nut M3 SHIM 3x6x1 902306 SH M3x6 960032 N M3 HUDY OILS 100ml...
4. BALL DIFFERENTIAL ALU NUTS M3 SPUR GEARS #296530-B ALU BLUE OPTION #375872 72T / 64P OPTION #296530-K ALU BLACK OPTION #375875 75T / 64P OPTION #296530-O ALU ORANGE OPTION #375876 76T / 64P OPTION #960031 ALU SILVER INCLUDED #375878 78T / 64P OPTION 960031...
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4. BALL DIFFERENTIAL NOTE The thickness of shims used affects the ride height of the car, so determine the ORIENTATION proper amount of shimming based on tire diameter. 303142-O SHIM 3x5x0.5 IMPORTANT: Always use the same thickness of shims on both left & right sides. INITIAL SETTING, use (2x) 3x5x0.5mm on both left &...
5. SHOCK ABSORBERS 971022 O 2x2 Shock Oil Shock Oil DEFAULT SHOCK SETTING FOR CENTER SHOCK ABSORBER Follow the steps below to set the shock. HALF TIGHTEN TIGHTEN FULLY 100% 700cSt 3~5x UP & DOWN ➐ Keep the shock shaft ➊...
FIBERGLASS SOLID ANTENNA ROD + CAP (OPTION) 309400 BODY CLIP FOR 5MM BODY POST (8) 378001 SHOCK ABSORBER SET 371210 X12’18 GRAPHITE BUMPER LOWER HOLDER 2.5MM 901303 HEX SCREW SB M3x3 (10) 371220 X12 FOAM BUMPER 902308 HEX SCREW SH M3x8 (10)
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6. FINAL ASSEMBLY We recommend using a servo for 1/12 pan cars. NOTE ORIENTATION 903310 SFH M3x10 3x6x1mm 306219 SHIM 3x6x1 Do not use for basic set up. ACKERMANN SERVO SAVER Futaba Hitec KO Propo NOTE ORIENTATION Use the adapter that matches the steering servo. INITIAL SETTING Note the orientation of servo saver when servo is in neutral.
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6. FINAL ASSEMBLY ALTERNATIVE 1 ALTERNATIVE 2 LONG SHOCK SHORT SHOCK - FORWARD MOUNT POSITION - REARWARD MOUNT POSITION (INITIAL SETTING) 306219 SHIM 3x6x2 3x6x2mm 3x6x2mm DETAIL 960032 "SHORT SHOCK" N M3 INITIAL SETTING "LONG SHOCK" BLACK nut M3 BLACK nut M3 The position of the servo depends on the weight of the electronics.
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6. FINAL ASSEMBLY NOTE ORIENTATION 27.2mm Left thread 27.2mm Left thread ACKERMANN 306219 SHIM 3x6x3 3x6x3mm 902310 SH M3x10 980210 P 2x10 NOTE ORIENTATION 903310 SFH M3x10 960031 ALU N M3...
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6. FINAL ASSEMBLY There are two alternative battery positions: CROSS-CHASSIS ALIGNMENT (INITIAL SETTING), or inline alignment. Positioning of electronics depends on the battery position. See page 26 step 2 or page 27 step 1. Receiver Wire (NOT INCLUDED) #376310 ANTENNA ROD DETAIL (OPTION) Receiver...
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6. FINAL ASSEMBLY LIPO BATTERY CONFIGURATION 2 INLINE ALIGNMENT: Inline battery alignment improves cornering speed and reduces the chance that the rear of the car will “diff out.“ Recommended for high-traction conditions. 903305 SFH M3x5 Battery Pack (NOT INCLUDED) NOTE ORIENTATION Battery Pack (NOT INCLUDED) Receiver...
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