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X12 '21 EU & US EDITION

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  • Page 1 I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L X12 '21 EU & US EDITION...
  • Page 2: Customer Support

    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...
  • Page 3: Warranty

    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.
  • Page 4: Tools Required

    Here are what the different colors mean: VIDEO TECH TIP the code to be directed to an ▶ XRAY offers wide range of OPTIONAL TUNING PARTS online video that explains which are listed in a table like this. Please refer to that feature or adjustment STYLE A - indicates parts that are included in the bag marked for the section.
  • Page 5: Front Suspension

    1. FRONT SUSPENSION 902305 902308 960031 372653 372090 372187 372214 902305 303123 962042 962043 375220 970050 960031 372224 376366-K 372298 902305 372118 372297 372283 960032 303120 961032 372320 372294 373244 371117 303120 372292 303122 372293 960031 371116 371212 903308 FRONT COIL SPRINGS #372186 C=1.5-1.7 GOLD OPTION #372187 C=1.8-2.0 SILVER INCLUDED #371118...
  • Page 6 1. FRONT SUSPENSION NOTE 970050 ORIENTATION O 5x1 CUTAWAY VIEW DETAIL Install the balls with Professional Multi Tool (HUDY #183011) NOTE ORIENTATION #371118 GRAPHITE CHASSIS 2.5mm 303120 SHIM 3x6x0.5 NOTE 0.5mm ORIENTATION 303122 0.5mm SHIM 3x6x1 0.5mm 0.5mm 903308 SFH M3x8 903310 SFH M3x10 INITIAL SETTING...
  • Page 7 1. FRONT SUSPENSION FRONT SUSPENSION FLEX SETTING 902305 SOFT 3x5mm MEDIUM STIFF SH M3x5 3x8mm 3x5mm 902308 SH M3x8 3x8mm 960031 ALU N M3 3x5mm 3x5mm SOFT MEDIUM STIFF (INITIAL SETTING) - (NO BRACE) Makes the car initially less responsive, but will provide Brace mounted to the graphite arm with posts provides Brace directly mounted to the graphite arm gives more mechanical grip.
  • Page 8 1. FRONT SUSPENSION 960032 N M3 961032 SHIM 3.2 NOTE ORIENTATION must be oriented towards OUTSIDE. NOTE ORIENTATION must be oriented towards OUTSIDE. 0.5mm STEEL CAMBER - KING PIN AXLE #372282 1º 3 DOTS OPTION #372283 1.5º 1 DOT INCLUDED #372284 2º...
  • Page 9 1. FRONT SUSPENSION FRONT DROOP RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Front droop is adjusted by the preload of the front spring. 902305 More shims between the steering block and the spring will SH M3x5 INITIAL SETTING increase preload - and decrease droop. Removing shims will have the opposite effect.
  • Page 10: Rear Suspension

    2. REAR SUSPENSION 372650 372662 960031 378141 303122 378153 372650 372650 902306 378153 960031 902306 373552 378141 373087 372662 960032 902306 373089 372650 901308 960031 373096 303123 903305 303122 373095 372653 902305 373073-K 373591 903306 903306 373585 373039 373097 902256 371190 373019 373029...
  • Page 11 2. REAR SUSPENSION NOTE ORIENTATION 903305 SFH M3x5 #371160 VIDEO TECH TIP ▶ GRAPHITE 2.5mm REAR POD LOWER PLATE REAR POD BUILD 902305 SH M3x5 303122 SHIM 3x6x1 8mm THREAD 903305 SFH M3x5 The amount of shims has a direct effect on the pivot mounting position.
  • Page 12 2. REAR SUSPENSION Ensure free, 902256 smooth movement SH M2.5x6 Tighten the screw enough to remove excess play, while ensuring that the pod plate can VIDEO TECH TIP turn freely. ▶ THREAD LOCK PIVOT MOUNTING ALTERNATIVE REARWARD: FORWARD: (INITIAL SETTING) Pivot mounted in rearward chassis holes, and 1mm shim used under the pivot ball.
  • Page 13 2. REAR SUSPENSION POD LINKAGE POSITION DETAIL OUTER POSITION - (INITIAL SETTING) 903306 LESS ANGLED side links make the car SFH M3x6 easier to drive. INNER POSITION MORE ANGLED side links give increased in-corner steering. DETAIL Tighten the screws enough to remove excess play, while ensuring that the pod plate can move freely.
  • Page 14 2. REAR SUSPENSION 902306 SH M3x6 903306 SFH M3x6 6mm THREAD 303122 SHIM 3x6x1 SHORT NOTE ORIENTATION SHOCK ANGLE The shims used under the ball stud LONG have a direct effect on shock angle. 960031 See PAGE 22 ALU N M3 960032 N M3 6mm THREAD...
  • Page 15 2. REAR SUSPENSION HUDY OILS 50ml #106450 5.000cSt #106460 6.000cSt #106470 7.000cSt #106480 8.000cSt #106510 10.000cSt INCLUDED #106515 15.000cSt #106520 20.000cSt Add oil in each slot of the COMPOSITE #106530 30.000cSt side tubes. NOTE: Add oil only in the slots, not on the whole tube. After assembling the side tubes, check for smooth operation.
  • Page 16: Ball Differential

    3. BALL DIFFERENTIAL #375000 #930230 #930238 XRAY SOLID AXLE 1/12 PAN CAR - SET XRAY CERAMIC BALL 3.175MM (12) CERAMIC BALL-BEARING AXIAL F3-8 3x8x3.5 *only for EU version #375012 STEEL REAR AXLE SHAFT - HUDY SPRING STEEL™ 375040 375093 375876...
  • Page 17 3. BALL DIFFERENTIAL These eccentric bushings adjust the RIDE HEIGHT of the rear pod. BEARING OIL Make sure to use the SAME eccentric bushings on BOTH sides. (HUDY #106230) INITIAL SETTING 951438 1.5 - ORIENTATION LOWER BB 1/4“x3/8“x1/8“ FLANGED ORIENTATION LOWER 1.5 - ORIENTATION LOWER FLANGED...
  • Page 18 3. BALL DIFFERENTIAL LEFT = RIGHT To set track-width, use the hole in the POD lower plate as the DETAIL centre point; this hole should always be centred between the two rear wheels once overall track-width is set. To set the track-width ADJUSTABLE 375090 more easily, set the car on a ruler or use a digital vernier caliper.
  • Page 19: Shock Absorber

    4. SHOCK ABSORBER SHOCK SPRINGS #378092 C=1.5 SILVER OPTION #378093 C=1.8 GOLD OPTION #378094 C=2.1 BLACK OPTION 378011 #378095 C=1.4~1.9 BLACK OPTION #378096 C=2.0~2.5 BLACK 2 DOTS OPTION 965015 #378097 C=2.8 BLACK 3 DOTS INCLUDED 378050-K #378098 C=3.1 BLACK 4 DOTS OPTION 378063 378080 378011...
  • Page 20 4. SHOCK ABSORBER 971022 O 2x2 Shock Oil VIDEO TECH TIP ▶ Shock Oil HOW TO BUILD CENTER SHOCK DEFAULT SHOCK SETTING FOR SHOCK ABSORBER Follow the steps below to set the shock. HALF TIGHTEN TIGHTEN FULLY 100% 450St 3~5x UP &...
  • Page 21: Final Assembly

    5. FINAL ASSEMBLY 902305 203052 960031 376320 902305 960031 902305 902305 903310 960031 373075 376320 376132 Receiver 373075 903306 LiPo Battery (NOT INCLUDED) (NOT INCLUDED) 903306 376263 378002 903310 306219 309319 Speed Controller 902308 303123 (NOT INCLUDED) 372653 371320 375390 902304 Steering Servo (NOT INCLUDED)
  • Page 22 5. FINAL ASSEMBLY DROOP ADJUSTMENT The overall length of the shock absorber affects the 903306 amount of droop. To adjust, thread the ball-joint on SFH M3x6 or off the bottom spring cap or adapter. 303123 8mm THREAD SHIM 3x6x2 NOTE ORIENTATION SHOCK ANGLE MORE SHOCK ANGLE LESS SHOCK ANGLE...
  • Page 23 5. FINAL ASSEMBLY SERVO SAVER F = 25T H = 24T K = 23T Use the adapter that matches the steering servo. THREAD Note the orientation of servo saver when servo is in neutral. INITIAL SETTING Servo Screw (NOT INCLUDED) 90º...
  • Page 24 5. FINAL ASSEMBLY THREAD THREAD 26mm 26mm STEERING LINKS FOR FORWARD HOLE ON STEERING BLOCK (INITIAL SETTING) STEERING STEERING BLOCK BLOCK 21mm 21mm STEERING LINKS FOR REARWARD HOLE ON STEERING BLOCK...
  • Page 25 5. FINAL ASSEMBLY ACKERMANN SETTING Ackermann is directly affected by wheelbase length and linkage position on the steering blocks. The configurations below are based on the use of a standard servo. VIDEO TECH TIP ACKERMANN & BUMPSTEER SETTING ▶ ALTERNATIVE 1 FOR MICRO AND STANDARD SERVO ALTERNATIVE 2 FOR MICRO SERVO Wheelbase: LONG...
  • Page 26 5. FINAL ASSEMBLY 306219 SHIM 3x6x2 902310 SH M3x10 980210 P 2x10 903308 SFH M3x8 980210 P 2x10 PINION GEARS ALU HARDCOATED (64P) #305968 OPTION #305984 OPTION Motor (NOT INCLUDED) #305969 OPTION #305985 OPTION #305970 OPTION #305986 OPTION #305971 OPTION #305987 OPTION #305972...
  • Page 27 5. FINAL ASSEMBLY 902308 SH M3x8 DETAIL GEAR MESH Adjust the gear mesh so there is appropriate space between the spur gear and pinion teeth. There should be a very small amount of freeplay. Receiver (NOT INCLUDED) Speed Controller (NOT INCLUDED) Double-sided Tape (HUDY #107875) (NOT INCLUDED)
  • Page 28 5. FINAL ASSEMBLY Battery Pack The battery pack must be angled (NOT INCLUDED) for installation or removal. 203052 O 50x1.8 903310 SFH M3x10 960031 ALU N M3 BATTERY MOUNTING POSITIONS The X12 has 4 battery mounting positions. The more forward the battery is, the car will be easier to drive but it will be less responsive.
  • Page 29 5. FINAL ASSEMBLY 902305 SH M3x5 903306 SFH M3x6 Do not use for initial setting 903310 SFH M3x10 Do not use for initial setting 3x10mm 3x6mm 3x6mm CHASSIS FLEX ADJUSTMENT (INITIAL SETTING) SOFT (NO BRACES) MEDIUM STIFF Generates more mechanical grip. Recommended for low- Braces installed, attached at middle &...
  • Page 30 5. FINAL ASSEMBLY 372290 SHIM 3.2x4.8x0.5 375390 ALU SCH M3x8 951851 BB 1/8“x5/16“x9/64“ 960031 ALU N M3 Rear Wheels & Tires (NOT INCLUDED) Front Wheels & Tires (NOT INCLUDED) GENTLY TIGHTEN the wheel nuts so the wheel turns freely, FRONT TRACK-WIDTH but without excessive axial play.
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