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  • Page 1 X R A Y R X 8 . 2 & X R A Y R X 8 E . 2...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    We have made every effort to make these instructions as easy to understand as possible. However, if you K Výstavisku 6992 2030 Century Center Blvd #15, Suite 109 have any difficulties, problems, or questions, please do not hesitate to contact the XRAY support team at 91101 Trenčín 75062 Irving info@teamxray.com.
  • Page 3 • Clean all ball-bearings so they move very easily and freely. Therefore we ask you, if at all possible, to purchase XRAY products at your hobby dealer and give them your • Tap or pre-thread the plastic parts when threading screws.
  • Page 4 Professional Multi Tool Ball Joint Wrench Flywheel Tool Alu Pinion Gear Tool (HUDY #181091 3.0/4.0mm) (HUDY #181030 - 3.0mm) (HUDY #183011) (HUDY #181110) (HUDY #182010) (XRAY #349903) Pliers Scissors Side Cutters Pocket Hobby Knife Wrench Glowplug/Clutchnut Reamer (HUDY #189020) (HUDY #188990)
  • Page 5 1. FRONT ONE-WAY & REAR SOLID AXLE 345150 980324 345070 968120 345113 968120 345024 345800 345011 968140 345070 #345071 FRONT ONE-WAY AXLE OUTDRIVE ADAPTER - LIGHTWEIGHT (2) 345001 FRONT ONE-WAY - HARDCOATED + LIGHTWEIGHT ADAPTERS 968120 C-CLIP 12 (10) 345011 FRONT ONE-WAY AXLE - BLACK COATED 968140 C-CLIP 14 (10)
  • Page 6 2. REAR SUSPENSION 342631 343130 343152 902308 901306 901410 372651 343285 343196 303129 345310 306219 902306 962121 901316 343111 902308 343311 980322 941218 342070 342070 941218 962120 337257 962121 337253 345280 345360-O 901303 ADJUSTING NUT #337253 COMPOSITE INCLUDED #337252 OPTION SUSPENSION UPPER ARMS #345301 #345290...
  • Page 7 2. REAR SUSPENSION 4x10mm DETAIL 303129 SHIM 3x6x1 2.5mm 2.5mm 901306 3x6x1mm SB M3x6 DETAIL 3x8mm NOTE ORIENTATION 3x6mm 901410 Left thread SB M4x10 3x8mm Right thread 902306 SHORTER ball joint SH M3x6 LONGER ball joint (INITIAL SETTING) DETAIL STEP 3x6mm 42mm 902308...
  • Page 8 2. REAR SUSPENSION 901303 SB M3x3 DETAIL CENTERED 980322 P 3x22 TIGHTEN GENTLY CUTAWAY VIEW TIGHTEN FULLY 306219 SHIM 3x6x2 INITIAL POSITION 3x6x2mm 901316 OUTER SB M3x16 7.6mm DETAIL 7.9mm...
  • Page 9 2. REAR SUSPENSION 343045 902308 902308 343016 343045 901303 334052 343026 981208 940508 902314 343069 941218 903408 343071 345450 342070 344042 343052 902306 903308 940508 902325 343084 903408 352070 344012 903310 303123-O 303135-O 344131 940815 902310 347322 343047 296530-O 902322 342316 303135-O 343044...
  • Page 10 2. REAR SUSPENSION 903408 SFH M4x8 NOTE ORIENTATION DETAIL NOTE ORIENTATION BEARING OIL Both bushings must be in same position (HUDY #106230) NOTE ORIENTATION BEARING OIL (HUDY #106230) 941218 BB 12x18x4 NOTE ORIENTATION Both bushings must be in same position #345452 LOW-FRICTION KEVLAR®...
  • Page 11 2. REAR SUSPENSION 903310 SFH M3x10 903308 SFH M3x8 903306 SFH M3x6 903308 SFH M3x8 INITIAL SETTING NOTE NOTE The upper roll center positions cannot be ORIENTATION used. Use always low or medium roll center positions ONLY. 3x8mm 3x8mm 3x6mm...
  • Page 12 2. REAR SUSPENSION #345301 REAR CVD DRIVE SHAFT SET - HUDY SPRING STEEL™ 902310 SH M3x10 903308 SFH M3x8 It is extremely important that the ARM REAMER arms move freely on the pivot pins. If they do not, use the #107634 HUDY Arm Reamer to slightly resize the holes in the arms.
  • Page 13 2. REAR SUSPENSION 296530-O N M3 FIBRE PADS FACE DETAIL TOGETHER 303123-O 10mm SHIM 3x6x2 3x6x2mm Roughen steel plates with sandpaper before gluing fibre pads We recommend gluing the brake pads to the steel pads, however there is no performance difference between glued & unglued brake pads. 3x6x2mm HOLE - ROUND 902322...
  • Page 14 2. REAR SUSPENSION 901405 SB M4x5 STEP DETAIL ➍ Tighten set-screw onto flat spot. DETAIL ➍ ➊ ➌ NOTE ORIENTATION #344111 VENTILATED BRAKE DISC - PRECISION - GROUND - LIGHTWEIGHT 3x3mm These screws are part of the 3x8mm 3x8mm REAR SUSPENSION MULTI-FLEX™ TECHNOLOGY 901303 (see page 15) SB M3x3...
  • Page 15 2. REAR SUSPENSION 3x6x13mm 303135-O 3x6x13mm SHIM 3x6x13 902325 SH M3x25 REAR SUSPENSION MULTI-FLEX™TECHNOLOGY The all-new rear suspension design features Multi-Flex™ quick adjustment to easily adapt the handling of the car to particular track conditions and tires used. There are 3 different flex characteristics to choose from. ALTERNATIVE 1 ALTERNATIVE 2 ALTERNATIVE 3...
  • Page 16 2. REAR SUSPENSION REAR ANTI-ROLL BARS COLLARS #333442 + 343482-K #343466 2.6mm OPTION OPTION 341360 #343468 2.8mm INCLUDED #333441 + 343481-K INCLUDED 902314 #343470 3.0mm OPTION 901305 332071 901303 341380 343481-K 341360 940508 901305 901303 940508 343468 332071 341331 343481-K 302080 901302 333441...
  • Page 17 2. REAR SUSPENSION REAR ANTI-ROLL BARS COLLARS 940508 BB 5x8x2.5 #333442 + 343482-K #343466 2.6mm OPTION OPTION BEARING WITH STEEL COVERS #343468 2.8mm INCLUDED #333441 + 343481-K INCLUDED #343470 3.0mm OPTION BEARING OIL 901302 SB M3x2.5 3x3mm 901303 3x3mm SB M3x3 3x2.5mm 3x2.5mm CENTER...
  • Page 18 2. REAR SUSPENSION MOVE FREELY 902310 SH M3x10 INITIAL SETTING DETAIL MOVE FREELY It is extremely important that the arms move freely INITIAL SETTING on the pivot pins. If they do not, use the #107633 DETAIL SHIMS (STEP 901305 HUDY Arm Reamer to slightly resize the holes in SB M3x5 the arms.
  • Page 19 3. REAR TRANSMISSION GEAR BOX SPRING #335581 C=7.8 OPTION #335582 C=10.4 INCLUDED #335583 C=8.5 OPTION 965070 335582 908262 345838 #345591-O ALU 2-SPEED SHAFT LOCATING COLLAR 335540 345800 - LIGHTWEIGHT - ORANGE 901305 345800 983404 980314 345571 903306 345592-K 345522 981310 983404 335655 950812...
  • Page 20 3. REAR TRANSMISSION SHIFT-POINT SCREW NOTE ➎ 901305 ORIENTATION ➍ SB M3x5 SHOE-GAP SET-SCREW Use white paint to color the top of ONE screw ➊ head. This will allow you to identify the two NOTE different screws - one white, one dark - ➌...
  • Page 21 4. FRONT SUSPENSION #345270 GRAPHITE FRONT AERODYNAMIC DISC 1.6mm - SET #342401-O DOWNSTOP INDEPENDENT 901303 ALU FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR - ORANGE 345230 980262 980320 345220 941218 345210 342224 342070 962121 941218 342214 342070 962121 337250 345280 345260-O 962120 342291 902308 901303 342412 337253...
  • Page 22 4. FRONT SUSPENSION ADJUSTING NUT #337253 COMPOSITE INCLUDED #337252 OPTION PIVOT BALLS #337250 STEEL INCLUDED #337251 OPTION #337255 TITANIUM OPTION PIVOT BALLS MUST MOVE FREELY During initial assembly, tighten each composite hex nut until the pivot ball Tighten the composite hex nuts starts to bind, then loosen slightly.
  • Page 23 4. FRONT SUSPENSION DETAIL INITIAL 12x15x1mm SETTING Concentric Eccentric SHIM SHIM 941218 INNER OUTER INITIAL BB 12x18x4 INITIAL SETTING SETTING BEARING OIL 1+0.5 BEARING OIL (HUDY #106230) 1+0.5 (HUDY #106230) 12x15x0.5mm 1+1+0.5 NOTE ORIENTATION When using eccentric bushings, both bushings must be in same position 962121 962120 S 12x15x1.0...
  • Page 24 4. FRONT SUSPENSION IMPORTANT ALTERNATIVE 2: BLADE ANTI-ROLL BAR Install all mount parts, regardless of the type of front DETAIL Install these blade parts ONLY when using the blade-type front anti-roll bar. See page 27. anti-roll bar used (blade or wire). See page 27. DO NOT install the blade parts when using the wire-type front anti-roll bar.
  • Page 25 4. FRONT SUSPENSION 345430 #345432 LOW-FRICTION KEVLAR® DRIVE BELT FRONT 6.0x204mm 342070 345001 941218 342032 342015 342042 902308 342045 342084 342045 902308 903306 901303 342170 901410 342025 332071 342486 333442 303454 343482-K 901302 362650 342315 902310 962032 940508 903408 902310 302663 372651 337311...
  • Page 26 4. FRONT SUSPENSION NOTE ORIENTATION 901410 SB M4x10 NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION DETAIL NOTE 902310 DETAIL ORIENTATION SH M3x10 3.5mm 903408 SFH M4x8 BEARING OIL NOTE (HUDY #106230) ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION Both bushings must 941218 be in same position BB 12x18x4 #345432 INITIAL SETTING...
  • Page 27 4. FRONT SUSPENSION The RX8 kit comes with both types of front anti-roll bars; blade-style or wire. Decide which anti-roll bar to use. Blade anti-roll bar (Alternative 1) page 27 is recommended for long, fast tracks when maximum cornering speed is needed. With the blade anti-roll bar, the car will not dive in the corners and will maintain maximum speed.
  • Page 28 4. FRONT SUSPENSION ALTERNATIVE 2 (WIRE ANTI-ROLL BAR) 26mm DETAIL 6mm THREAD 903406 SFH M4x6 FORWARD ARM POSITION Shim behind arm. (INITIAL SETTING) REARWARD ARM POSITION Shim in front of arm HUDY GRAPHITE GREASE #106210 It is extremely important that the arms move freely on the pivot pins.
  • Page 29 4. FRONT SUSPENSION DETAIL NOTE ORIENTATION TIGHTEN FULLY 902310 SH M3x10 FRONT ANTI-ROLL BARS COLLARS #342480 2.0mm OPTION #333443 + 343483-K 940508 OPTION #342482 2.2mm OPTION BB 5x8x2.5 #342484 2.4mm OPTION #333442 + 343482-K INCLUDED #342486 2.6mm INCLUDED #342488 2.8mm OPTION #333441 + 343481-K OPTION BEARING WITH STEEL COVERS...
  • Page 30 4. FRONT SUSPENSION 901302 SB M3x2.5 901303 3x2.5mm 3x3mm SB M3x3 3x2.5mm When the bars are set, verify that both sides move at the same time. If they do, the bars are set up correctly. If not, make sure DETAIL DETAIL that both downstops are the same and that the bar wire is flat.
  • Page 31 5. FRONT TRANSMISSION 346232 901408 #345441 901408 343072 LOW-FRICTION KEVLAR® DRIVE BELT SIDE 6.0x432mm 965050 903306 345800 903308 950510 962060 FRONT BELT PULLEY CENTER 903308 335790 303123-O #345858 18T COMPOSITE INCLUDED 345858 343069 335790 #345958 18T ALU OPTION 981262 940613 902314 345440 FRONT SIDE BELT PULLEY...
  • Page 32 5. FRONT TRANSMISSION DETAIL 902308 SH M3x8 Adjust the tension of the front & side belt by moving the front middle shaft holder. TIGHTEN GENTLY NOTE ORIENTATION 901408 SB M4x8 903308 TIGHTEN GENTLY SFH M3x8 303123-O SHIM 3x6x2 NOTE ORIENTATION 3x6x2mm THREADLOCK 902314...
  • Page 33 6. STEERING 301159-O 342501 940508 903312 342510 352648 307455 901310 342510 333240 302663 303123-O 332561 902308 332540 902310 352648 970100 332660 342501 #342511-O 940508 333240 Alu Adjustable Servo Saver - Swiss 7075 T6 - Orange 902308 303123-O 902308 301159-O ALU COUNTERSUNK SHIM - ORANGE (4) 342510 COMPOSITE SERVO SAVER 302663...
  • Page 34 6. STEERING NOTE NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION ORIENTATION 42.5mm 42.5mm BALL JOINT WRENCH Install the pivot balls with Professional (HUDY #181110) Multi Tool (HUDY #183011) NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE 902310 ORIENTATION SH M3x10 BEARING WITH BLUE COVERS BEARING OIL (HUDY #106230) 902308 SH M3x8 BEARING OIL...
  • Page 35 7. FUEL TANK & ELECTRONICS 902312 306310 346190 902308 Throttle servo 907206 (NOT INCLUDED) 902310 902310 903306 336183 346182-O 903306 346181 336000 902308 336000 336120 902308 348603 902306 336000 346113 907258 346200 389400 348603 348603 348603 303144-O 902312 902310 970045 346200 348660 332660...
  • Page 36 7. FUEL TANK & ELECTRONICS ALTERNATIVE 1 ALTERNATIVE 2 For low-profile battery pack. For standard size battery pack. 303144-O SHIM 3x5x4 5x8x3.5mm 3x5x4mm 902306 SH M3x6 5x8x3.5mm 3x5x4mm 902310 3x6mm 3x10mm SH M3x10 3x6mm 3x10mm 970045 O 4.5x1.5 DETAIL DETAIL Standard size battery pack Low-profile battery pack 1.5mm...
  • Page 37 7. FUEL TANK & ELECTRONICS 3x12mm When big servo and/or thick servo grommets are used, the servo can touch the chassis if is mounted NOTE from the bottom of the radio plate. In this case, 3x12mm mount servo from the top of the radio plate. 902306 3x6mm SH M3x6...
  • Page 38 7. FUEL TANK & ELECTRONICS 902308 SH M3x8 3x8mm 907206 Antenna Tube 3x8mm ➌ 3x8mm 2x6mm ➌ 3x8mm ➊ DETAIL If the receiver box has 2 different-size ➋ openings for cable entry (narrow and wider), cut away the tab for the appropriate Receiver opening to allow the cables to fit properly.
  • Page 39 XCA ALU PINION GEAR 23T (2ND) - 7075 T6 - HARDCOATED - LARGE 930508 BALL-BEARING 5x8x2.5 STEEL SEALED - OIL (2) 348502 XCA (XRAY CENTRIFUGAL-AXIAL) CLUTCH SET - REVERSE - SMALL 964073 WASHER S 7x10x0.2 (10) 348512 XCA CLUTCHBELL FOR SMALLER PINION GEARS - HUDY STEEL 964074 WASHER S 7x10x0.3 (10)
  • Page 40 If the flywheel collar is too long – if it is flush with the flywheel or protrudes slightly – remove a small amount CORRECT INCORRECT of material from the end, or use an XRAY collar. DETAIL Clutch weights are machined as 1 piece, with 10~11mm thin film connecting the pieces together.
  • Page 41 8. ENGINE & CLUTCH (1) ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH GAP Install the clutchbell, outer ball-bearing (small), ➊ 338584 and thrustbearing assembly on the engine DO NOT INSTALL S 5x7x0.2 crankshaft. DO NOT install the inner ball-bearing this bearing when setting clutch gap. or internal shims.
  • Page 42 8. ENGINE & CLUTCH ➋ Adjust gear mesh so there is minimal play between the gears. 908312 SCH M3x12 TOO TIGHT gear mesh will put excessive strain on all parts and damage the parts. TOO LOOSE gear mesh may result in stripped gears.
  • Page 43 XRAY SPRING-SET C=5.6 - REAR (2) 308315 COMPOSITE SHOCK BALL JOINT - LONG (4) 965023 E-CLIP 2.3 (10) 308327-O ALU CAP FOR XRAY SHOCK BODY - ORANGE (2) 970121 O-RING 12.1x1.6 (10) 308331 COMPOSITE FRAME SHOCK PARTS 4-STEP - SHORT...
  • Page 44 9. SHOCK ABSORBERS DETAIL 970121 O 12.1x1.6 SHOCK OIL Be careful not to cross-thread ➊ the collar on the shock body. ➋ Install the ball joint with Professional INCORRECT Multi Tool (HUDY #183011) DO NOT USE CROSSED-OUT PARTS REAR CORRECT LONG FRONT SHORT...
  • Page 45 9. SHOCK ABSORBERS TIGHTEN ➊ ➋ ➌ RELEASE FULLY 2-3 turns 100% REBOUND CHECK It is very important to push the shock shaft into the shock body slowly otherwise air can come into the shock body which would create bubles. REBOUND ADJUSTMENT AFTER THE SHOCK IS ASSEMBLED YOU HAVE TO SET THE SHOCK REBOUND.

  • Page 46: Final Assembly

    10. FINAL ASSEMBLY 902306 338001-O REAR - LONG 349400 336400 336401 902310 902306 901303 336400 336400 336401 902306 336400 Servo screw (NOT INCLUDED) 303122-O 349400 336400 342580 338001-O FRONT - SHORT 336401 336400 903305 358950 336401 HUDY CLAMP ALU SERVO HORNS #293441 902310 #293442...
  • Page 47 10. FINAL ASSEMBLY 303122-O SHIM 3x6x1 902306 SH M3x6 3x6x1mm FRONT SHOCK SHORT DETAIL INITIAL SETTING 902306 SH M3x6 REAR SHOCK LONG DETAIL INITIAL SETTING...
  • Page 48 10. FINAL ASSEMBLY THREAD 901303 Do not overtighten screws; SB M3x3 pivots must rotate freely NOTE ORIENTATION 902310 SH M3x10 DETAIL Use appropriate servo arm: K - (23T) = KO, JR, Airtronics Insert rod through hole in brake H - (24T) = Futaba, Rob arm.
  • Page 49 10. FINAL ASSEMBLY 903305 SFH M3x5 FRONT CHASSIS FLEX ADJUSTMENT Aluminum Brace Chassis features unique and innovative front flex adjustment using an insertable aluminum brace. SOFT SETTING STIFF SETTING NO BRACE: The care is easier to drive USING THE ALUMINUM BRACE: Car has and has more forward traction.
  • Page 50 CARB LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT NEUTRAL (IDLE) Approx. 0.5mm IDLE ADJUSTMENT SCREW Do not allow carburettor to close to less than 0.5mm. Turn on transmitter and receiver and set the throttle servo trim to the neutral position. Adjust the idle adjustment screw on the carburetor to open approx. 0.5-1mm. Adjust both collars on the carb and brake linkages accordingly.
  • Page 51 INSTRUCTION MANUAL SUPPLEMENTARY SHEET Use this RX8E.2 Supplementary Instruction Sheet along with the standard RX8.2 Instruction Manual. New and Improved Parts All of these parts are new or updated from the previous versions. #303120 #343076 #376130 Set of alu shim (0.5mm, 1.5mm, 2.5mm) RX8E Graphite Belt Tensioner Holder 2.5mm)
  • Page 52 Follow the Instruction Manual RX8.2 for specific steps. This conversion set fits also RX8'16 &'17 &'18 specs car. 2. REAR SUSPENSION 1 3 / PAGE STEP 903310 SFH M3x10 BEARING OIL BEARING OIL 940815 BB 8x14x4 2. REAR SUSPENSION 1 4 /...
  • Page 53 2. REAR SUSPENSION 1 4 / PAGE STEP 902306 SH M3x6 2. REAR SUSPENSION 1 5 / PAGE STEP 3x6x13mm 3x6x13mm 303135-O SHIM 3x6x13 902325 SH M3x25 2. REAR TRANSMISSION 1 9 / PAGE STEP STEEL Shim DETAIL Marked 1 strip DO NOT use steel shim here;...
  • Page 54 3. REAR SUSPENSION 20 / PAGE STEP GRAPHITE GEARS 903306 335653 OPTION SFH M3x6 NOTE ORIENTATION 335654 OPTION 335655 OPTION 335657 OPTION RECOMMENDED 335658 OPTION 335659 OPTION 335660 OPTION Use HUDY Reamer #107601 or #107602 to slightly chamfer the edges on all 3 screw holes from inside.
  • Page 55 5. FRONT TRANSMISSION 32 / PAGE STEP TIGHTEN GENTLY 4x8mm 901408 SB M4x8 901410 TIGHTEN GENTLY SB M4x10 4x10mm 903308 SFH M3x8 5. FRONT TRANSMISSION 32 / PAGE STEP 303120 SHIM 3x6x2.5 303123-O SHIM 3x6x2 3x6x2mm NOTE ORIENTATION THREADLOCK 3x6x2.5mm 902314 SH M3x14 BEARING OIL...
  • Page 56 7. ELECTRONICS 902306 SH M3x6 903310 SFH M3x10 960030 N M3 7. ELECTRONICS 37 / PAGE STEP DETAIL 90° FIXED (INITIAL SETTING) 902308 SH M3x8 FLEX THREADLOCK Servo arm must be perpendicular to linkage when servo is in neutral 3x6mm 3x8mm 3x10mm 3x8mm...
  • Page 57 7. ELECTRONICS 38 / PAGE STEP Antenna Tube ➌ 3x8mm 3x8mm 902308 2x6mm SH M3x8 ➌ 3x8mm ➊ 3x8mm 907206 ➋ Receiver (NOT INCLUDED) Route servo and transponder leads into box and seal with silicone sealant. DETAIL 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 58 7. ELECTRONICS 901404 SB M4x4 902310 SH M3x10 3x16mm 902308 SH M3x8 Use HUDY RC FAN 40mm #293111 (NOT INCLUDED) 3x8mm 902316 SH M3x16 960032 N M3...
  • Page 59 7. ELECTRONICS Speed Controller (NOT INCLUDED) Double-sided Tape HUDY #107875 (NOT INCLUDED) LiPo Battery Pack (NOT INCLUDED)
  • Page 60 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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