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)
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RC model racing cars. This is not a toy; it is a precision racing reason you decide the NT1 is not what you wanted or expected, do not continue any further. Your hobby dealer model.
• 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.
To ensure that you always have access to the most up-to-date version (HUDY #106360 600cSt) (HUDY #106560 60.000cSt) of the XRAY Set-up Book, XRAY will now be offering only the digital (HUDY #106630 300.000cSt) 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 up-to-date version.
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GRAPHITE GEAR DIFF BEVEL & SATELLITE GEARS (2+4) ALU DIFFERENTIAL PIN - HARDCOATED (2) #335180 #335100 XRAY MULTI DIFFERENTIAL - ONE-WAY - SOLID - SET XRAY SUPERLIGHT SOLID AXLE SET - HUDY SPRING STEEL™ 33 5000 FRONT GEAR DIFFERENTIAL - SET...
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1. FRONT GEAR DIFFERENTIAL & SOLID AXLE ➊ 962051 ➋ S 5x10x0.2 STEP DETAIL CUTAWAY VIEW ➎ DETAIL ➍ 964050 S 5x15x0.3 ➌ ➎ 972050 O 5x2 ➏ 981210 Use tweezers to insert pin P 2x10 300.000 cSt Silicone oil Fill differential up to the top of the diff pins.
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1. FRONT GEAR DIFFERENTIAL & SOLID AXLE 971240 903258 O 24x0.7 SFH M2.5x8 After disassembling the differential, the large O-ring may have an increased size and may be more difficult to re-install. We recommend either replacing the O-ring with a new one or carefully re-inserting the old O-ring in the diff cover.
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1. REAR GEAR DIFFERENTIAL 962051 S 5x10x0.2 ➋ ➊ DETAIL STEP DETAIL ➎ 964050 ➍ DETAIL S 5x15x0.3 ➏ ➌ 972050 O 5x2 ➎ 981210 Use tweezers to insert pin P 2x10 60.000 cSt Silicone oil Fill differential up to the top of the diff pins.
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1. REAR GEAR DIFFERENTIAL 964031 S 3.5x10x0.2 Push down Wait approx. 5min Rotate #335081 ALU DIFFERENTIAL PIN - HARDCOATED (2) GEAR DIFF ADJUSTMENT 971240 O 24x0.7 After disassembling the differential, the large O-ring may have an increased size and may be more difficult to re-install.
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2. REAR SUSPENSION NOTE ORIENTATION 903308 SFH M3x8 902308 SH M3x8 IMPORTANT These screws are part of the REAR SUSPENSION MULTI-FLEX™ TECHNOLOGY (see page 20) REAR ARMS 901308 SB M3x8 RIGHT REAR ARM 1.3mm 1.3mm LEFT REAR ARM 2.5mm 2.5mm REAR SUSPENSION ARMS #333110 MEDIUM INCLUDED...
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2. REAR SUSPENSION RIGHT REAR ARM REAR ROLL CENTER INSERT POSITIONS Use (-0.5mm) suspension holders for initial assembly. 303123-O SHIM 3x6x2 -1.5mm -0.5mm +0.5mm +1.5mm INITIAL SETTING 902308 SH M3x8 3x6x2mm 903306 NOTE ORIENTATION -0.5mm SFH M3x6 -0.5mm It is extremely important that the arms LEFT REAR ARM move freely on the pivot pins.
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2. REAR SUSPENSION NOTE ORIENTATION DETAIL 902306 SH M3x6 902308 SH M3x8 3x6mm 3x8mm 902308 SH M3x8 IMPORTANT 303241 BALL 5.8 DETAIL 27mm 6mm THREAD Install the pivot balls with Professional Multi Tool (HUDY #183011)
2. REAR SUSPENSION 3x4mm CENTER DETAIL 901303 SB M3x3 3x3mm 3x4mm 901304 SB M3x4 Set the bar into the center, remove the play in the bushings, and tighten the set-screws fully. VIEW If the sides still do not move at the same time, When the bars are set, verify that both sides move at the same adjust the length of the time.
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2. REAR SUSPENSION BALL JOINT WRENCH (HUDY #181110) 333240 Use ball joints WITH DOT BALL 5.8 48.8mm 90° angle difference between the ball joints Install the pivot balls with Professional Multi Tool (HUDY #183011) REAR CAMBER ADJUSTMENT Ensure that both suspension assemblies move freely.
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2. REAR SUSPENSION Roughen steel plates with sandpaper 7.5mm IMPORTANT before gluing SLS pads Tighten the screws fully so there is no DETAIL gap between screw head and bulkhead. 296530-O N M3 303141-O SHIM 3x5x1 STEEL STEEL 3x5x1mm We recommend gluing the brake pads #372180 to the steel pads, however there is no SPRING 4.0 COILS 3.6x6x0.5mm...
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2. REAR SUSPENSION ➋ 965070 #334141 ALU LIGHTWEIGHT BRAKE DISK ADAPTER - SWISS 7075 T6 ➊ These screws are part of the 303130-O SHIM 3x6x9 REAR SUSPENSION MULTI-FLEX™ TECHNOLOGY (see page 20) 3x6x9mm 3x6x9mm When installing bushings, do the following: ➊...
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2. REAR SUSPENSION 901303 SB M3x3 3x8mm Pin must protrude equally 902306 SH M3x6 on both sides of camshaft BEARING OIL 902308 SH M3x8 BEARING WITH BLUE COVERS 3x6mm 940508 BB 5x8x2.5 981208 P 2x8 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.
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3. REAR TRANSMISSION SHIFT-POINT SCREW ➎ 901303 SHOE-GAP SET-SCREW ➊ SB M3x3 ➍ Set-screws must NOT protrude 908260 ➋ SCH M2.5x10 Top of screw head should be level with hole bottom edge ➌ 983404 NOTE RP 4x4 ORIENTATION ➋ Set-screws must Do not overtighten gap-setting set-screws.
4. FRONT SUSPENSION The NT1 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 24 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.
4. FRONT SUSPENSION NOTE ORIENTATION #335431 Both bushings must be in same position HIGH-PERFORMANCE KEVLAR® DRIVE BELT FRONT 5.0x186mm - V2 NOTE ORIENTATION ➊ ➋ 941016 BB 10x16x4 BEARING OIL ➌ ➋ ➊ NOTE ORIENTATION Both bushings must be in same position BEARING OIL FRONT BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT DETAIL...
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4. FRONT SUSPENSION FRONT UPPER ARMS #332134 SOFT INCLUDED 901306 #332133 MEDIUM OPTION SB M3x6 #332134 HARD OPTION ➊ ➍ FRONT ROLL CENTER INSERT POSITIONS 1+1+1mm ➍ ➎ ➌ ➊ 1.6mm ➋ NOTE ORIENTATION Use (+0.5mm) suspension holders for initial assembly STEP DETAIL ➎...
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4. FRONT SUSPENSION #332290 GRAPHITE EXTENSION FOR STEERING BLOCK (2) NOTE ORIENTATION 902308 SH M3x8 MARKED "R" Optional graphite steering arms are available. They give more flex and front traction, but they are more fragile. MARKED "L" ➊ ➎ DETAIL THREADLOCK 901302 SB M3x2.5...
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4. FRONT SUSPENSION ALTERNATIVE 2 (WIRE ANTI-ROLL BAR) 901308 SB M3x8 Install the pivot balls with Professional Multi Tool (HUDY #183011) 27.15mm IMPORTANT! Forward Arm Position (A) Rearward Arm Position (B) The position of the front arm directly influences the steering Shim BEHIND arm (INITIAL SETTING) Ackermann (angle of the steering linkages).
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4. FRONT SUSPENSION Wire should be flush with end of pivot ball. DETAIL NOTE ORIENTATION The alu ball end must be parallel with the upper arm in order to prevent the ball end from touching the upper arm when the suspension is lifted up.
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6. STEERING ACKERMANN SETTINGS INITIAL SETTING DETAIL 902308 SH M3x8 There are two different Ackermann inserts labeled AD and CB. NOTE You can insert each of the Ackermann inserts in two different ORIENTATION NOTE orientations which will result in the different Ackermann ORIENTATION settings.
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7. FUEL TANK & ELECTRONICS ➌ 901312 ➊ SB M3x12 Install the pivot balls with Professional ➊ Multi Tool (HUDY #183011) 36mm ➋ Note the 90° angle difference between the ball joints ➌ ➍ NOTE Use different servo shims ORIENTATION depending on your steering servo.
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ALU RADIO PLATE MULTI-FLEX™ BUSHING RADIO PLATE MULTI-FLEX™ NT1 has the option to set the flex setting also by tightening and loosening the screws that connect the radio plate with the upper arm holder. By removing one of the 2 set of screws, in-corner steering is improved.
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#336156 Use an appropriate receiver battery pack. BRASS BATTERY PLATE FOR LIPO BATTERIES-100g - V2 The NT1 accommodates standard 5-cell receiver packs or optional micro-size packs. Battery (NOT INCLUDED) #336155 GRAPHITE BATTERY PLATE - V2 Use tape to mount the receiver battery pack to the lower holder.
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24T (2nd) OPTION #338525 25T (2nd) OPTION 33 8502 XCA (XRAY CENTRIFUGAL-AXIAL) CLUTCH SET - REVERSE 33 8594 CLUTCH PRELOAD ADJ. NUT - HUDY SPRING STEEL™ 33 8513 XCA CLUTCHBELL - HIGH DYNAMIC - HUDY STEEL 33 8720 ALU STAND FOR ENGINE MOUNT (2)
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TECH TIP FOR EXTRA BOTTOM-END POWER TECH TIP FOR NT1 CLUTCH SHOE To ensure that the NT1 clutch shoe works properly and for a long time, For extra bottom-end power, thread a M3x4 setscrew (#901304) into each clutch flyweight it is very important to run in the clutch shoe.
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➊ To tighten the 23T pinion gear use the optional To tighten the 18T pinion gear use the optional #339901 XRAY NT1 Pinion Tool (20~23T; 15~18T). #339901 XRAY NT1 Pinion Tool (20~23T; 15~18T). 2ND PINION GEARS - XCA HARDCOATED 1ST PINION GEARS - XCA HARDCOATED...
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8. ENGINE & CLUTCH The engine should be installed on the split mounts as follows: STEP 1: Attach lower mounts to chassis. STEP 2: Attach upper mounts to lower mounts. STEP 3: Attach engine to upper mounts. 903310 SFH M3x10 STEP 4: Loosen lower mount screws, adjust gear mesh, and then retighten lower mount screws.
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9. CARB LINKAGE & BODYMOUNTS #331201 COMPOSITE WIDE BUMPER 903308 SFH M3x8 960030 N M3 The wider front bumper is used without the foam bumper. The wider front bumper improves steering, but may allow more front damage under hard crashes. #331216 GRAPHITE UPPER HOLDER FOR BUMPER 2.5MM 902308...
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9. CARB LINKAGE & BODYMOUNTS DETAIL 901303 Thread SB M3x3 Insert rod through hole in brake arm. Bend rod to proper shape. Use appropriate servo arm: K - (23T) H - (24T) F - (25T) 902310 SH M3x10 #334061-O ALU BRAKE POST ARM - SWISS 7075 T6 - ORANGE Do not overtighten screws;...
338021 308040-O FRONT - SHORT 308036 338185 970121 308331 308316 #308031-O ALU XRAY SHOCK SPRING RETAINING COLLAR - ORANGE (4) REAR - LONG 303241 338296 303241 BALL UNIVERSAL 5.8 MM HEX (4) 338001-O ALU SHOCK ABSORBER-SET - ORANGE (2) 308036...
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10. SHOCK ABSORBERS 970121 O 12.1x1.6 SHOCK OIL Be careful not to cross-thread ➊ the collar on the shock body. ➋ INCORRECT Install the ball joint with Professional Multi Tool (HUDY #183011) CORRECT 1~2mm SHOCK OIL SHOCK FILLING Fully extend the piston rod so the piston is at the ➊...
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SHORTER SPRINGS Install the pivot balls with Professional Multi Tool (HUDY #183011) LONGER SPRINGS #308031-O FRONT SPRINGS REAR SPRINGS ALU XRAY SHOCK SPRING RETAINING COLLAR - ORANGE (4) 338182 PROGRESSIVE C=4.0-5.6 OPTION 338281 PROGRESSIVE C=3.7-4.7 OPTION 338183 C=4.6 DARK-BLUE OPTION 338286 C=3.6 DARK-BLUE...
FINAL ASSEMBLY 303123-O 309402 338001-O 902308 309402 960240 902306 338001-O 960240 303123-O Wheels (NOT INCLUDED) 30 3123-O ALU SHIM 3x6x2.0MM - ORANGE (10) 90 2306 HEX SCREW SH M3x6 (10) 30 9402 BODY CLIP FOR 6MM BODY POST (4) 90 2308 HEX SCREW SH M3x8 (10) 96 0240 NUT M4 WITH SERRATED FLANGE (10) 33 8001-O ALU SHOCK ABSORBER-SET - ORANGE (2) INITIAL POSITION...
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FINAL ASSEMBLY 303123-O SHIM 3x6x2 902308 SH M3x8 3x6x2mm INITIAL POSITION REAR SHOCKS (LONGER SPRINGS) SHOCK POSITION ADJUSTMENT #335270 GRAPHITE AERODYNAMIC DISK - FRONT TIRES NOT INCLUDED for improved steering #335370 GRAPHITE AERODYNAMIC DISK - REAR for improved stability and traction 960240 N M4 OPTIONAL #335370...
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CARB LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT Approx. 0.5mm NEUTRAL (IDLE) IDLE ADJUSTMENT SCREW Do not allow carburetor 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. Approx.
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