Luxury rtr 4wd shaft-drive 1/18 micro car (18 pages)
Summary of Contents for Xray GTX8 2022
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EQUIPMENT INCLUDED * Kit includes smaller but sufficient amount of oil and grease to build the car. 800cSt (#106381) 50.000cSt (#106551) 300.000cSt (#106631) (HUDY #106210) HUDY Premium Silicone Oils HUDY Premium Silicone Oils HUDY Premium Silicone Oils Premium Graphite Grease At the beginning of each section is an exploded view of the parts to be assembled.
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1. DIFFERENTIALS Graphite Grease (HUDY #106210) Ball-bearing with RUBBER covers. ➌ 940817 BB 8x16x5 ➋ Graphite Grease STEP DETAIL ➎ (HUDY #106210) DETAIL ➍ Use HUDY Ball-Bearing Grease or Oil for servicing: 964060 ➊ #106220 - Standard S 6x18x0.2 #106221 - Extra #106222 - Premium ➎...
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930816 355115 355415 930816 352007 908312 352042 355005 FRONT DIFF 908380 908312 XRAY BALL-BEARING #930816 8x16x5 GREASE STEEL INCLUDED #930817 8x16x5 OIL STEEL OPTION 352007 DIFF BULKHEAD BLOCK WITH AIR COOLING SET FRONT/REAR 901505 HEX SCREW SB M5x5 (10) 352042...
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2. FRONT & REAR TRANSMISSION NOTE DIFF ORIENTATION 908312 SCH M3x12 REAR DIFF 50.000cSt 908380 SCH M3.5x30 Graphite Grease (HUDY #106210) FRONT DIFF 300.000cSt Graphite Grease (HUDY #106210) Cut on both front and rear bulkhead blocks During assembly, there is no need to check gear mesh or diff play. In particular, do not check gear mesh and diff play when the differential is installed only in the gear box without the suspension holders and without being mounted to the chassis.
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INITIAL SETTING (HUDY #107634) ARM REAMER DETAIL ANTI-SQUAT The new XRAY rear alu lower suspension holders provide even greater range of adjustment for the rear TOE-IN (°) (°) suspension. Using different combinations of eccentric bushings, fine adjustment of rear anti-squat, rear =1°...
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3. REAR SUSPENSION DETAIL 903310 Check for free movement. SFH M3x10 NOTE ORIENTATION 903420 SFH M4x20 Push the arm from both sides to create play. 3x10mm DETAIL 4x20mm DETAIL 1.5mm 901312 SB M3x12 Install the pivot balls with Professional Multi Tool (HUDY #183011). 3x3mm DETAIL 901303...
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4. REAR SUSPENSION Ensure that the rear upright moves freely. 353370 If it does not move freely, use sandpaper SHIM 3x9x1 to thin both wheelbase adjustment shims. Shims for wheelbase adjustment 353370 SHIM 3x9x2 960030 N M3 Do not overtighten the self-locking nut. Overtightening may result in suspension binding.
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4. REAR SUSPENSION Install the nut with Multi Tool (HUDY #181090). DETAIL INITIAL SETTING 902314 SH M3x14 902318 SH M3x18 3x18mm 3x14mm 3x20mm INITIAL SETTING 903320 SFH M3x20 INITIAL SETTING 960030 N M3 DETAIL DETAIL 903312 SFH M3x12 902318 SH M3x18 960030 N M3...
5. FRONT SUSPENSION #333451 ALU ANTI-ROLL BAR PIVOT BALL 5.8 MM - SWISS 7075 T6 - HARDCOATED (2) 352495 901303 352007 333450 901305 903308 352470 901312 902318 352460 352470 352326 351231 357212 352314 903414 901410 903306 903410 353371 352121 352325 FRONT ANTI-ROLL BARS 903408 #352489 1.8mm...
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=308 =306 Outer position = 1mm or 1° from center =310 The XRAY alu front lower suspension holders provide even greater range of SET-UP adjustment for the front suspension. Using different combinations of eccentric BOOK The tables below describe the amounts of kick-up, front track-width change depending on the combinations bushings, fine adjustment of front kick-up, roll center, and front track-width of eccentric bushings used with 0 and 1mm, 1°...
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6. FRONT SUSPENSION ➌ Marked “R“ ➊ ➋ 902412 SH M4x12 ➌ ➊ Install the pivot balls with Professional Multi Tool (HUDY #183011). LEFT THREAD 29.5mm 29.5mm RIGHT THREAD #352180 303123 BALL MOUNT (2) SHIM 3x6x2 DETAIL 902305 SH M3x5 ➋...
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7. STEERING WIDER hole on TOP NOTE SPRING ORIENTATION NARROWER hole on BOTTOM 970121 DETAIL O 12.1x1.6 INITIAL PRELOAD SETTING DETAIL SET-UP BOOK SERVO SAVER 902308 SH M3x8 HUDY Tool Allen 3.0mm For servicing use Bearing Oil (HUDY #106230). 903410 SFH M4x10 940610 BB 6x10x3...
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7. STEERING 3x12mm Check for free movement. DETAIL 3x10mm 3x12mm 303127 3x18mm SHIM 3x6x4 After the top deck assembly check for free movement of steering system. USE ONLY RIGHT HOLE 902318 SH M3x18 903310 SFH M3x10 903312 SFH M3x12 960030 3x12mm N M3 Use tools to tighten as shown.
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8. 2 SPEED & BRAKE Temporarily insert brake disk between pads to set DETAIL correct gap. OVAL HOLE NOTE ORIENTATION 902316 ROUND HOLE SH M3x16 NOTE ORIENTATION Fibre pads together 0.5 mm NOTE ORIENTATION #354121 ASSEMBLY VIEW STEEL BRAKE PAD - LASER CUT (4) #354130 #354132 BRAKE PAD FIBER (4)
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8. 2 SPEED & BRAKE 903308 SFH M3x8 #354010-G NOTE ORIENTATION COMPOSITE CENTER DIFFERENTIAL OF ALL PARTS MOUNTING PLATE SET - GRAPHITE NOTE ORIENTATION 903412 SFH M4x12 SHIFT-POINT SCREW ➎ 901305 SB M3x5 ➍ SHOE-GAP SETSCREW ➊ ➌ ➋ Setscrews must 902314 NOT protrude.
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8. 2 SPEED & BRAKE 903308 SFH M3x8 #354010-G NOTE ORIENTATION COMPOSITE CENTER DIFFERENTIAL OF ALL PARTS MOUNTING PLATE SET - GRAPHITE NOTE ORIENTATION 903412 SFH M4x12 SHIFT-POINT SCREW ➎ 901305 SB M3x5 ➍ SHOE-GAP SETSCREW ➊ ➌ ➋ Setscrews must 902314 NOT protrude.
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8. 2 SPEED & BRAKE #354113 SUPER-LIGHTWEIGHT VENTILATED BRAKE DISK - PRECISION-GROUND (2) All screws 902330 SH M3x30 NOTE ORIENTATION OF ALL PARTS Before inserting 3x30 long screws, loosen the four flat-head screws in the upper plate by 1/2 turn (CCW). Tighten all screws after assembly.
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OPTION MAX, SIRIO PICCO, REDS, ORION, #358719 OPTION LRP, OS, U. RACING #358400 CLUTCH SPRINGS (4pcs) 4-SHOE CLUTCH SHOES GRIP XRAY COMPLETE 4-SHOE CLUTCH SET EARLY #358480 SOFT GOLD INCLUDED #358457 ALU HARD (4) 1.00g OPTION HIGH #358481 MEDIUM GREY...
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ALU MONOBLOCK ENGINE MOUNT ALU STAND FOR ENGINE MOUNT ALU STAND FOR ENGINE MOUNT (FX, NOVAROSSI, MAX, SIRIO) (PICCO, REDS, ORION, LRP, OS, U. RACING) #358400 XRAY COMPLETE 4-SHOE CLUTCH SET DETAIL 4-SHOE CLUTCH SHOES GRIP #358457 ALU HARD (4) 1.00g...
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359050 #348520 OPTION BB 5x10x4 Optional part for #358400 #348521 OPTION XRAY COMPLETE 4-SHOE CLUTCH SET . 908314 SCH M3x14 TO TIGHTEN THE 16T OR 19T PINION GEAR USE THE OPTIONAL #349901 XRAY PINION 5x10x4mm TOOL (19~21T / 16~18T). 5x10x4mm These bearings must still 5x7x0.2mm...
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9. FUEL TANK & ENGINE 353370 SHIM 3x9x2 3x16mm DETAIL 902316 SH M3x16 2.2x6mm 903310 SFH M3x10 906206 SFP 2.2x6 3x10mm After running your engine, apply (#106250 HUDY ENGINE AFTER RUN OIL). DETAIL 901405 SB M4x5 Bend the exhaust wire as appropriate to fit the muffler.
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10. RADIO CASE step Servo screw (NOT INCLUDED) Plug the connectors into the receiver in Step 2. 902314 SH M3x14 961032 NOTE S 3.2 NOTE ORIENTATION Use the shims only if the servo is too high and extends from the case. step 3x10mm Use foam to cushion the...
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STEEL SHOCK BUSHING (2) 358043 COMPOSITE SHOCK BUSHING & SHIM (2+2) 358194 XRAY GT PROGRESSIVE SPRING SET C=4.1-4.7, 2-DOTS WITH STRIPE (2) 358055 ALU SHOCK CAP NUT - BLACK COATED (2) 358195 XRAY GT PROGRESSIVE SPRING SET C=5.2-5.8, 3-DOTS WITH STRIPE (2)
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1 1. SHOCK ABSORBERS DETAIL 358040 Install the piston with Professional Multi S 2.5x6x0.5 6 holes Tool (HUDY #183011). ø1.2mm pistons 960026 N M2.5 NOTE ORIENTATION #358163 GT SHOCK SHAFT 43MM (2) DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN TIGHTEN GENTLY DETAIL The self-locking nut is overtightened, causing The self-locking nut is gently tightened.
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1 1. SHOCK ABSORBERS DETAIL 970180 O 18x1.8 FRONT SHOCKS REAR SHOCKS Professional Multi Tool (HUDY #183011). 0.5mm DETAIL 0.5mm DEFAULT SHOCK REBOUND SETTING 0% (LOW REBOUND) Follow the steps below to set the shock rebound to the default setting of 0%. SHOCK SET-UP HALF TIGHTEN...
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SHOCK PRELOAD DETAIL 971034 O 3.4x2 3 dots 1 stripe 2 dots 1 stripe #358196 XRAY GT SPRING SET C=6.0, 3 DOTS (2) SET-UP BOOK SPRING RATE SHOCK PRELOAD RIDE HEIGHT ALTERNATE SHOCK REBOUND SETTING (50% AND 100%) The default shock rebound setting is 0% (as described on page 40).
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12. FINAL ASSEMBLY SHORTER LONGER INITIAL SETTING NOTE ORIENTATION 902310 SH M3x10 ALU SHOCK PLATE RL-FR RR-FL (rear left front right) (rear right front left) 903316 902318 SFH M3x16 SH M3x18 3x16mm 960030 3x18mm N M3 NOTE ORIENTATION SET-UP INITIAL SETTING BOOK 3x10mm DETAIL...
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12. FINAL ASSEMBLY SERVO BRACE LINK 901303 SB M3x3 302630 SILICONE 302663 TUBING 961022 362651 S 2.2 362652 362280 303125 4 . 3 m Servo screw (NOT INCLUDED) 8mm THREAD 3x6x2mm 10mm THREAD NOTE ORIENTATION CONICAL SHIM 3x6x2mm 303123 SHIM 3x6x2 Ensure that the servo is in neutral position Remove the screws from mounting plate and servo horn.
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12. FINAL ASSEMBLY 901306 SB M3x6 approx. 52mm NOTE ORIENTATION Cut off remaining 902310 material SH M3x10 901306 SB M3x6 approx. 37mm NOTE 902325 ORIENTATION DETAIL SH M3x25 Cut off remaining material NOTE ORIENTATION 960030 N M3 ➐...
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12. FINAL ASSEMBLY 903310 SFH M3x10 960030 N M3 Wheel & Tire (NOT INCLUDED) Wheel & Tire WHEEL NUTS (NOT INCLUDED) #355261 OPEN INCLUDED #293560 COVERED OPTION #355265 COVERED OPTION To tighten the screw you can also use the #107570 HUDY 17mm Wheel Nut Tool.
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12. FINAL ASSEMBLY Cut the silicone tube depending on engine and muffler. Use the plastic clips to hold the tubes together. SILICONE TUBE MARKED AS BLUE = FROM FUEL TANK TO CARBURETOR SILICONE TUBE MARKED AS RED = FROM MUFFLER TO FUEL TANK (TOP) Keep fuel line away from clutchbell and flywheel.
MAINTENANCE ENGINE OPERATION PREPARING TO OPERATE THE ENGINE • Never modify the engine or muffler. • For proper engine break-in, please refer to the manual that came with the engine. • Confirm the position of needle and idling before running. Be sure to run a new engine smoothly. •...
THROTTLE LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT NEUTRAL (IDLE) ADJUST INDIVIDUAL LINKAGES SEPARATELY TO AVOID INTERFERING WITH THE OPERATION OF THE OTHERS 0.5mm ~1mm ENGINE IDLING IDLING ADJUSTMENT SCREW. Use to adjust the idle setting of the • Turn on the transmitter and receiver and set the engine control servo trim to the neutral position. carburetor.
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#112545 Limited Edition - Allen Wrench # 2.5mm #181050 HUDY Spring Steel Turnbuckle Wrench 5 mm #293540 Air Filter Foam & Oil (10) - XRAY XB8 Low Profile Style #112571 Power Tool Tip Allen 2.5 x 90 mm #181090 HUDY Special Tool For Turnbuckles & Nuts #293560 HUDY Alu Wheel Nut with Cover - Ribbed (2) #113045 Limited Edition - Allen Wrench # 3.0mm...
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