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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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.
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1. FRONT SUSPENSION Tighten gently UPPER ARM POSITION ADJUSTMENT SHIMS The shims influence the camber gain change. 303121-O 901304 SHIM 3x6x0.5 SB M3x4 MORE shims = less camber gain, reduced initial steering, reduced steering sensitivity (less twitchy). 3x10mm 5.3x7.8x0.5mm LESS shims = more camber gain, increased initial 3x12mm steering, increased steering sensitivity.
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1. FRONT SUSPENSION 902305 SH M3x5 7.2mm 7.2mm DETAIL NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION STEEL BALL FRONT UPPER ARM #372130 MEDIUM OPTION #372131 HARD OPTION #372131-G GRAPHITE INCLUDED CAMBER 1+0.5mm If the arm does not have enough play, remove the clips and thin the clips slightly with sandpaper. 901304 The arms must have free movement and not bind.
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1. FRONT SUSPENSION The thickness of shims changes the steering linkage ALU NUTS M3 angle. Thicker shims gives decreased in-corner #296530-B BLUE OPTION steering, but car becomes easier to drive. 303122-O #296530-K BLACK OPTION SHIM 3x6x1 3x6x1mm Use 3mm bump steer as INITIAL SETTING.
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1. FRONT SUSPENSION 903310 SFH M3x10 960031 ALU N M3 ALU NUTS M3 #296530-B BLUE OPTION #296530-K BLACK OPTION #296530-O ORANGE OPTION #960031 SILVER INCLUDED CUTAWAY VIEW NOTE ORIENTATION DETAIL 970050 O 5x1 DETAIL NOTE ORIENTATION COMPOSITE BALL 903306 SFH M3x6 NOTE ORIENTATION 303121-O UPPER ARM POSITION ADJUSTMENT SHIMS...
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1. FRONT SUSPENSION 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. 902306 SH M3x6 Use the proper matching bushings to achieve the desired...
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1. FRONT SUSPENSION NOTE ORIENTATION STEEL BALL 7.2mm 7.2mm DETAIL NOTE FRONT UPPER ARM ORIENTATION #372130 MEDIUM OPTION #372131 HARD OPTION #372131-G GRAPHITE INCLUDED 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.
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1. FRONT SUSPENSION Marked "R" The thickness of shims changes the steering linkage 303122-O angle. Thicker shims gives decreased in-corner SHIM 3x6x1 steering, but car becomes easier to drive. 3x6x1mm Use 3mm bump steer as INITIAL SETTING. 3x6x2mm 303123-O SHIM 3x6x2 Marked "L"...
3. REAR SUSPENSION ALU NUTS M3 SIDE SPRINGS #296530-B BLUE OPTION #373584 C=0.6 SILVER OPTION 960031 #296530-K BLACK OPTION 372650 902306 #373585 C=0.9 GOLD INCLUDED #296530-O ORANGE OPTION 306219 #373586 C=1.2 BLACK OPTION #960031 SILVER INCLUDED 373551 #373587 C=1.5 SILVER OPTION 372662 #373588 C=1.8 GOLD OPTION...
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3. REAR SUSPENSION 902306 NOTE SH M3x6 ORIENTATION 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 902258 SH M2.5x8 Do not tighten fully, pivotballs must turn freely. Do not tighten fully, pivotballs must turn freely. 902305 SH M3x5 903305 SFH M3x5 Ensure free, smooth movement DETAIL 902306 SH M3x6 TIGHTEN FULLY 903306 SFH M3x6 POD Linkage position DETAIL OUTER POSITION - (INITIAL SETTING)
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3. REAR SUSPENSION 0.5mm DETAIL 901308 SB M3x8 "CLICK" 902306 SH M3x6 For battery backstop adjustment check page 26 / step 2. 960031 ALU N M3 INITIAL SETTING NOTE ORIENTATION ALU NUTS M3 #296530-B BLUE OPTION #296530-K BLACK OPTION #296530-O ORANGE OPTION #960031 SILVER INCLUDED 902306...
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3. REAR SUSPENSION HUDY OILS 50ml #106410 1000cSt #106420 2000cSt #106430 3000cSt #106440 3000cSt #106450 5000cSt Add oil in each slot of the COMPOSITE #106460 6000cSt side tubes. #106470 7000cSt NOTE: #106480 8000cSt Add oil only in the slots, not on the whole tube. #106510 10000cSt After assembling the side tubes, check for smooth operation.
303143 #930238 CERAMIC BALL-BEARING AXIAL F3-8 3x8x3.5 372072 375093-O 375040 #375000 XRAY SOLID AXLE 1/12 PAN CAR - SET #375012 STEEL REAR AXLE SHAFT - HUDY SPRING STEEL™ #373042 #374900 SPUR GEARS GEAR DIFF - SPUR GEARS ALU UPPER ECCENTRIC CLAMP...
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4. BALL DIFFERENTIAL #373042 The thickness of shims used affects ALU UPPER ECCENTRIC CLAMP the ride height of the car, so 303142-O NOTE determine the proper amount of SHIM 3x5x0.5 ORIENTATION A SHORTER car rotates harder in slow corners and has improved forward traction. shimming based on tire diameter.
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5. SHOCK ABSORBER 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...
6. FINAL ASSEMBLY ALU NUTS M3 378001 203052 #296530-B BLUE OPTION #296530-K BLACK OPTION #296530-O ORANGE OPTION #960031 SILVER INCLUDED LiPo Battery (NOT INCLUDED) 376310 (OPTION) 372650 376130 306219 960031 903305 901303 376132 Receiver 903308 (NOT INCLUDED) or 903310 902308 301159-O 902308 903310...
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6. FINAL ASSEMBLY We recommend using a servo for 1/12 pan cars. NOTE ORIENTATION STANDARD SERVO MICRO SERVO POSITION POSITION 306219 SHIM 3x6x1 3x6x1mm 903310 SFH M3x10 Do not use for basic set up. ACKERMANN SERVO SAVER Futaba Hitec KO Propo NOTE ORIENTATION Use the adapter that matches the steering servo.
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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 "LONG SHOCK" INITIAL SETTING 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 27.2mm 27.2mm Left thread Left thread ACKERMANN NOTE ORIENTATION 306219 SHIM 3x6x3 3x6x3mm 902310 SH M3x10 980210 P 2x10...
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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 Receiver Wire position. (NOT INCLUDED) #376310 ANTENNA ROD DETAIL (OPTION) See page 26 step 2 or page 27 step 1. Receiver (NOT INCLUDED) After inserting the antenna rod, fully...
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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) Receiver Fibre Tape (NOT INCLUDED) (HUDY #107870)
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