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  • Page 2 Fax: (214) 744-2401 excellent care of our customers. Email: info@teamxray.com Email: 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 WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to for maximum performance.
  • Page 3 XRAY does not pay nor refund shipping on any component sent to XRAY or Part or parts missing from this kit must be reported within 30 days of purchase. No its distributors for warranty.
  • Page 4: Tools Required

    (FX G501 #670101) (FX #679500) (HUDY #104500) Fuel + Fuel Bottle Steering and Throttle Servos Lexan™ Paint GT BODY Double-sided Tape (HUDY #104200) (XRAY #359730) (HUDY #107875) Battery Charger Receiver Pack Wheels & Tires Bearing Oil Threadlock CA glue (HUDY #106230)
  • Page 5: Equipment Included

    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.
  • Page 6 1. DIFFERENTIALS XRAY BALL-BEARING #930816 8x16x5 GREASE STEEL OPTION 355065 #930817 8x16x5 OIL STEEL OPTION #940816 8x16x5 GREASE RUBBER OPTION 940817 #940817 8x16x5 OIL RUBBER INCLUDED # 355064 980261 FRONT DIFF. OUTDRIVE ADAPTER LONG - V2 - HSS™ (2) 355022...
  • Page 7 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...
  • Page 8 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...
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 2. FRONT & REAR TRANSMISSION SHOCK TOWER 908312 SCH M3x12 908312 SCH M3x12 SHOCK TOWER...
  • Page 11: Rear Suspension

    3. REAR SUSPENSION REAR ANTI-ROLL BARS #353418 ø1.8mm OPTION #353420 ø2.0mm OPTION #353422 ø2.2mm OPTION #353424 ø2.4mm OPTION #353425 ø2.5mm OPTION #353426 ø2.6mm OPTION #353428 ø2.8mm INCLUDED #353430 ø3.0mm OPTION #353432 ø3.2mm OPTION REAR SUSPENSION ARMS #353115 MEDIUM OPTION 901412 #353116 HARD INCLUDED...
  • Page 12 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°...
  • Page 13 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...
  • Page 14 4. REAR SUSPENSION OFFSET WHEEL AXLES XRAY BALL-BEARING #355250 0mm OPTION #930816 8x16x5 GREASE STEEL OPTION #355251 +1mm OPTION #940816 8x16x5 GREASE RUBBER OPTION 902318 #355252 +2mm INCLUDED 353160 #931318 13x19x4 GREASE STEEL OPTION 353131 #941318 13x19x4 GREASE RUBBER OPTION...
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 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...
  • Page 17: Front Suspension

    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...
  • Page 18 =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°...
  • Page 19 5. FRONT SUSPENSION 903408 SFH M4x8 903410 SFH M4x10 4x10mm 4x8mm 903306 SFH M3x6 903414 SFH M4x14 4x14mm 3x6mm...
  • Page 20 5. FRONT SUSPENSION DETAIL 1.5mm 901312 SB M3x12 DETAIL Install the pivot balls with Professional Multi Tool (HUDY #183011). STEP DETAIL ➍ -2~0mm 901303 SB M3x3 901305 SB M3x5 DETAIL ➍ 3x3mm 902318 SH M3x18 ➋ 3x18mm ➌ 903308 ➊ SFH M3x8 3x5mm 3x8mm...
  • Page 21 6. FRONT SUSPENSION 353131 OFFSET WHEEL AXLES 353160 960030 #355250 0mm OPTION 902318 352625 #355251 +1mm OPTION 960030 #355252 +2mm INCLUDED 980263 #352180 353131 353170 355221 BALL MOUNT (2) 902325 352369 902412 355237 902308 355211 352293 941319 352289 352279 352245 352179 980317 357230...
  • Page 22 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...
  • Page 23 7. STEERING 903312 BALL STUD 6.8mm WITH BACKSTOP 903310 #352658 L=6MM - M3x8 OPTION #352659 L=6MM - M3x11 OPTION 903312 902318 351350 902318 303127 352580 902308 352088 960030 940610 352507 960030 903312 352514 903318 352576 303127 352666 352652 352514 303125 960030 352611 352653...
  • Page 24 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...
  • Page 25 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.
  • Page 26 8. 2 SPEED & BRAKE #354010-G #354113 COMPOSITE GRAPHITE 2-SPEED GEARS 2-SPEED GEARS COMPOSITE CENTER DIFFERENTIAL SUPER-LIGHTWEIGHT VENTILATED BRAKE #345545 45T 2ND OPTION #345645 45T 2ND OPTION MOUNTING PLATE SET - GRAPHITE DISK - PRECISION-GROUND (2) #345546 46T 2ND INCLUDED #345646 46T 2ND OPTION #345547 47T 2ND OPTION #345647 47T 2ND OPTION #345548 48T 1ST OPTION #345648 48T 1ST OPTION...
  • Page 27 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)
  • Page 28 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.
  • Page 29 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.
  • Page 30 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.
  • Page 31 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...
  • Page 32 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...
  • Page 33 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...
  • Page 34 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.
  • Page 35 10. RADIO CASE Servo Screw (NOT INCLUDED) 902306 356200 (NOT INCLUDED) Personal transponder 902312 (NOT INCLUDED) 902310 902314 356003 352460 352460 352670 306310 902310 302610 960030 902312 356003 902314 356003 Receiver 961032 (NOT INCLUDED) 356003 Steering Servo (NOT INCLUDED) Receiver battery 902314 (NOT INCLUDED) 961032...
  • Page 36 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...
  • Page 37 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)
  • Page 38 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.
  • Page 39 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...
  • Page 40 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).
  • Page 41: Final Assembly

    352392 REAR SHOCK 351233 351241 960040 351420 351450 908316 902310 358047 901306 903310 901306 960030 351210 #359730 XRAY GT BODY (NOT INCLUDED) 351220 960030 358106 FRONT SHOCK 902310 351202 903414 355261 Wheel & Tire WHEEL NUTS 903420 (NOT INCLUDED) #355261...
  • Page 42 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...
  • Page 43 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.
  • Page 44 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...
  • Page 45 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.
  • Page 46 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.
  • Page 47 NOTE...
  • Page 48: Maintenance

    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. •...
  • Page 49: Throttle Linkage Adjustment

    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.
  • Page 50 199310 108202 199911 107855 108701 108212 109880 104005 108870 107030 107704 108190 293111 108805 107701 181110 108841 * 1/8 Truggy 106245 107717 293560 107865 188981 181030 181040 181034 293540 107744 181050 107581 107742 112071 112571 164071 104140 #104005 HUDY Air Vac - Vacuum Pump - 1/8 Off-Road #107612 Limited Edition - Exhaust Spring / Caster Clip Remover #108190 HUDY Alu Tray for Parts #104140 HUDY Engine Break-In Bench...
  • Page 51 #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...
  • Page 52 RC AMERICA, 2030 Century Center Blvd #15, Irving, TX 75062, USA PHONE: 214-744-2400, FAX: 214-744-2401, xray@rcamerica.com /TeamXray /TeamXray /TeamXray /XrayRacing /+TeamXrayRC /XrayRacing...