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Fax: (214) 744-2401 of our customers. E-mail: info@teamxray.com E-mail: xray@rcamerica.com You can join thousands of XRAY fans and enthusiasts in our online community at: www.teamxray.com FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED AS ABUSE AND/OR NEGLECT. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS reference, even after completing the assembly. Use only genuine and original...
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Therefore we ask you, if at all possible, to purchase • For the best performance, it is very important that great care is taken to XRAY products at your hobby dealer and give them your support like we do. ensure the free movement of all parts.
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SYMBOLS USED Part bags used Assemble in the Assemble left and Pay attention Assemble as many Apply Apply CA glue Apply oil specified order right sides the here times as specified threadlock same way (here twice) Detail Apply cleaner Scale Apply grease Optional Ensure smooth...
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XRAY offers wide range of optional tuning parts which are listed in tables SAMPLE OF OPTIONAL PARTS like these.
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1. FRONT & REAR DIFFERENTIAL Front diff Rear diff 30.000cSt 10.000cSt Silicone oil Silicone oil Fill just above the Fill just above the cross-pins. cross-pins. 964031 S 3.5x10x0.2 PROPER AMOUNT OF OIL IN THE DIFFS Use a digital scale to measure the exact amount of oil in the diff.
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1. GEAR CENTER DIFFERENTIAL Center diff 100.000cSt Silicone oil Fill just above the cross-pins. 964031 S 3.5x10x0.2 PROPER AMOUNT OF OIL IN THE DIFFS Use a digital scale to measure the exact amount of oil in the diff. Remember that during operation Fill differential up to the top of the the diff gets hotter and the heat may allow the oil diff cross-pins.
HEX SCREW SFH M3x12 (10)) 362478 ANTI-ROLL BAR 1.8 MM 323112-M XT4 COMPOSITE SUSPENSION ARM REAR LOWER - MEDIUM 363311 ALU REAR LOWER SUSP. HOLDER +2 - FRONT - 7075 T6 (5MM) 363321 ALU REAR LOWER SUSP. HOLDER +2 - REAR - 7075 T6 (5MM)
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Outer position = 1° or 0.75mm from center. The XRAY rear alu lower suspension holders provide great 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 Set-up Book (#209100).
BALL JOINT 4.9MM - OPEN (4) 367210 SUSPENSION PIVOT PIN (2) 306219 COMPOSITE SET OF SERVO SHIMS (4) 322112-M XT4 COMPOSITE SUSPENSION ARM FRONT LOWER - MEDIUM 901303 HEX SCREW SB M3x3 (10) 361200 COMPOSITE BUMPER - V2 901304 HEX SCREW SB M3x4 (10)
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Outer position = 1° or 0.75mm from center. The XRAY alu front lower suspension holders provide great range of adjustment for the front suspension. Using different combinations of eccentric bushings, fine adjustment of front kick-up, roll-center, and front track-width can be obtained. For more information about the influence of kick-up, front track-width, and roll centers on car handling, please refer to HUDY Set-up Book (#209100).
ALU REAR HUB PLATE FOR MULTI ADJ. UPRIGHT - 1-HOLE 94 1014 BALL-BEARING 10x15x4 RUBBER SEALED - GREASE (2) 32 5316 XT4 REAR DRIVE SHAFT 92MM WITH 2.5MM PIN - SPRING STEEL™ 96 0030 NUT M3 (10) 32 5340 REAR DRIVE AXLE LB - HUDY SPRING STEEL™...
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P 2x10 Bearing with BLACK Rear - more traction Rear - less traction rubber covers Front - more steering Front - less steering 902205 XRAY BALL-BEARINGS SH M2x5 REAR UPRIGHTS #940512 5x12x4 OIL OPTION #323354-H HARD INCLUDED #941015 10x15x4 OIL...
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4. REAR TRANSMISSION 306219 Use 0.1mm or 0.3mm shim SHIM 3x6x2 LONGER WHEELBASE (INITIAL SETTING) to adjust the play. Adjustment Shim IN FRONT OF HUB moves hub rearward. 902254 3x6x0.1mm SH M2.5x4 3x6x0.3mm 961025 S 2.5 3x6x2mm SHORTER WHEELBASE Adjustment Shim BEHIND HUB moves hub forward.
ADJ. TURNBUCKLE M3 L/R 70 MM - SPRING STEEL (2) 365353 ALU WHEEL HUB 12MM (2) 325317 XT4 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT 99MM WITH 2.5MM PIN - HUDY SPRING STEEL™ 365470 COMPOSITE DRIVE SHAFT SAFETY COLLAR (3) 327220 FRONT ARM PIVOT PIN (2) 362210-H COMPOSITE C-HUB 9°...
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➍ #106210 HUDY GRAPHITE GREASE SHORT AXLE #106213 HUDY JOINT GREASE - OPTION Use HUDY Ball-Bearing Grease #106220 - STANDARD #106221 - BLUE #106222 - RED 359050 BB 5x10x4 XRAY BALL-BEARINGS #940510 5x10x4 OPTION 5x10x4mm #940512 5x12x4 OPTION #359050 5x10x4...
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4. FRONT TRANSMISSION Check for free movement 902254 SH M2.5x4 961025 S 2.5 S 2.5 TIGHTEN TIGHTEN GENTLY GENTLY (HUDY #107633) ARM REAMER S 2.5 If the C-hub does not move freely, use a HUDY Arm Reamer to resize the hole. 52.5mm THREAD THREAD...
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4. FRONT & REAR ASSEMBLY #361269-M COMPOSITE CHASSIS SIDE GUARDS L+R (MEDIUM) 903308 SFH M3x8 903310 SFH M3x10 The medium side guards increase chassis flex and are recommended for low-traction tracks. #361106 ALU CHASSIS - SWISS 7075 T6 (2.5MM) 903314 SFH M3x14 3x10mm 960030...
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4. FRONT & REAR ASSEMBLY 3x16mm 902314 SH M3x14 After you mount the rear suspension assembly to the chassis, fully tighten all 4 screws that were previously left untightened (page 25, step 2). 902316 SH M3x16 903310 SFH M3x10 DETAIL 3x12mm 902312 SH M3x12...
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5. STEERING INITIAL PRELOAD SETTING DETAIL THREAD LOCK 3~4mm 970100 O 10x1.5 CLEANER SERVO SAVER NOTE ORIENTATION STEERING PLATES #362571 HARD INCLUDED #362571-G GRAPHITE OPTION #362574 OPTION 902310 SH M3x10 Increases steering precision and predictability and is recommended for use in high-traction conditions.
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5. STEERING 3x10mm SH 303125 SHIM 3x6x3 902310 SH M3x10 3x6x3mm 903310 SFH M3x10 3x10mm SFH 51.5mm THREAD Install the pivot balls with Professional Multi Tool (HUDY #183011) THREAD 303125 SHIM 3x6x2 NOTE ORIENTATION Adjustment block towards outside 3x16mm 903316 SHIM 3x6x2mm SFH M3x16 view...
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7. SHOCK ABSORBERS ➋ ➌ There are two different thickness shims, use them as shown. Use the same procedure when 965023 ➊ C 2.3 building both front and rear shocks. THICK Shim 2 holes (1.6mm) 970080 O 8x1 O-ring O-ring INITIAL PISTON 972031 O 3x2.1...
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7. SHOCK ABSORBERS DEFAULT SHOCK REBOUND SETTING 0% REBOUND Follow the steps below to set the shock rebound to the default setting of 0%. FRONT (SHORT) TIGHTEN FULLY 650cSt 902205 REAR (LONG) SH M2x5 450cSt 3~5x UP & DOWN ➊ ➋...
365718~38 ALU PINION GEAR HARD COATED 18~38T/48 (OPTION) 363510 LEXAN REAR WING (2) 366050 COMPOSITE RADIO PLATE - V2 369707 XRAY XT4 BODY 366114 COMPOSITE BATTERY STRAP - LONG 329912 STADIUM TRUCK WHEEL AERODISK WITH 12MM HEX - WHITE (2) 366115...
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8. FINAL ASSEMBLY SHOCKS INITIAL POSITION DETAIL 960030 N M3 ➋ ➊ ➍ DETAIL 902312 SH M3x12 NOTE ORIENTATION INITIAL POSITION ALU NUTS M3 ➌ #296530-B BLUE OPTION #296530-K BLACK OPTION #296530-O ORANGE OPTION SHOCKS #960030 STEEL INCLUDED ALTERNATIVE 1 #960031 SILVER OPTION 960030...
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8. FINAL ASSEMBLY SERVO LINK Adjust servo link to fit your servo. 28mm THREAD THREAD 6mm THREAD Install the pivot balls with Professional 6mm THREAD Multi Tool (HUDY #183011) HUDY ALU SERVO HORNS #293497 902308 Servo #293498 SH M3x8 (NOT INCLUDED) #293499 NOTE HUDY CLAMP ALU SERVO HORNS...
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➑ BODY REAMER (HUDY #107600) WING CUTTING LINE OPTIONS #323515 INITIAL POSITION LEXAN REAR WING LESS TRACTION CENTER FIN - ZAP (2) MORE TRACTION XRAY LEXAN REAR WINGS #323510 1.0mm OPTION #323511 1.5mm OPTION #323513 1.0mm RANK OPTION #323517 1.0mm OPTION #363510 1.0mm...
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8. FINAL ASSEMBLY 902310 SH M3x10 981212 P 2x12 Double-sided Velcro™ tape is used to seal the body against the side guards. VELCRO™ TAPE WITH DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE (Velcro™ tape - soft side) (Velcro™ tape - hook side)
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8. FINAL ASSEMBLY 960240 N M4 Tires & Inserts (NOT INCLUDED) OPTIONAL ALU WING SHIMS #293561 SILVER OPTION #293561-O ORANGE OPTION 903308 SFH M3x8...
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MAINTENANCE SHOCK MAINTENANCE The most important maintenance task for keeping consistent shock performance is refilling and bleeding them correctly. If built correctly, it will not be necessary to re-build them often. Replacing warped/hard o-rings, scarred piston rods, or shaved/split/loose composite upper and lower ball joints are also important. •...
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