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  • Page 1 X R A Y R X 8 ' 2 3 & X R A Y R X 8 E ' 2 3...
  • 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 Special Tool for turnbuckles, nuts (HUDY #181090) Caster Clip Remover (#107612 - HUDY EXCLUSIVE Limited Edition) Tweezers Reamer (#107602 - HUDY EXCLUSIVE Limited Edition) Scissors (HUDY #188990) Professional Multi Tool (HUDY #183011) Alu RX8 Pinion Gear Tool Flywheel/Clutch Multi-Tool (HUDY #182010) (XRAY #349903)
  • Page 5 EQUIPMENT INCLUDED * Kit includes smaller but sufficient amount of oil and grease to build the car. 600cSt (#106360) (HUDY #106210) HUDY Premium Silicone Oils Premium Graphite Grease At the beginning of each section is an exploded view of the parts to be assembled. There is also a list of all the parts and part STYLE A - indicates parts that are included in the bag marked for the section.
  • Page 6 1. FRONT ONE-WAY & REAR SOLID AXLE 345150 980324 968120 345070 345115 968120 345024 345800 345011 968140 345070 345001 FRONT ONE-WAY - HARDCOATED + LIGHTWEIGHT ADAPTERS 968120 C-CLIP 12 (10) 345011 FRONT ONE-WAY AXLE - BLACK COATED 968140 C-CLIP 14 (10) 345024 COMPOSITE FRONT ONE-WAY AXLE PULLEY 24T 980324...
  • Page 7 2. REAR SUSPENSION 342631 343131 343152 902308 901306 901410 372651 343285 343197 303129 345310 306219 902306 901316 962121 343112 902308 343311-H 980322 941218 342070 342070 941218 962120 337257 962121 337253 345280 345360-K 901303 ADJUSTING NUT REAR UPRIGHTS #980322-T #337253 COMPOSITE INCLUDED #343311 MEDIUM OPTION TITAN PIN 3x22 (2)
  • Page 8 2. REAR SUSPENSION 4x10mm DETAIL 303129 SHIM 3x6x1 901306 3x6x1mm SB M3x6 NOTE ORIENTATION DETAIL 3x8mm 3x6mm Left thread 901410 SB M4x10 3x8mm Right thread 902306 SHORTER ball joint SH M3x6 DETAIL STEP 38mm LONGER ball joint (INITIAL SETTING) 3x6mm 902308 SH M3x8 Tighten gently...
  • Page 9 2. REAR SUSPENSION DETAIL 901303 SB M3x3 CENTERED CUTAWAY VIEW TIGHTEN GENTLY 980322 P 3x22 TIGHTEN FULLY #980322-T REAR UPRIGHTS TITAN PIN 3x22 (2) #343311 MEDIUM OPTION #343311-H HARD INCLUDED #343311-G GRAPHITE OPTION 306219 SHIM 3x6x2 901316 SB M3x16 INITIAL POSITION INNER HOLE 5.8mm DETAIL...
  • Page 10 2. REAR SUSPENSION 343038 902308 902308 343019 343038 901303 334052 343029 981208 940508 902314 343069 941218 903408 342070 345454 344042 343075 903308 940508 343084 903408 930815 344014 903310 334180 344131 343047 902310 352070 372176 347321 342316 343044 344120 303123-K 903308 342317 344120 353381...
  • Page 11 2. REAR SUSPENSION 903408 SFH M4x8 NOTE ORIENTATION DETAIL NOTE ORIENTATION BEARING OIL Both bushings must be in same position. (HUDY #106230) NOTE ORIENTATION BEARING OIL (HUDY #106230) 941218 BB 12x18x4 NOTE ORIENTATION Both bushings must be in same position. INITIAL SETTING COMPOSITE SET OF BUSHINGS...
  • Page 12 2. REAR SUSPENSION 903310 SFH M3x10 903308 SFH M3x8 NOTE 903408 SFH M4x8 The upper roll center positions cannot be used. Use always low or medium roll center positions ONLY. INITIAL SETTING NOTE ORIENTATION...
  • Page 13 2. REAR SUSPENSION #345301 REAR CVD DRIVE SHAFT SET - HUDY SPRING STEEL™ 353381 SHIM 4x7.5x2 It is extremely important that the arms move freely on the pivot pins. If they do not, use Fuel tube 902310 the #107644 HUDY Arm SH M3x10 Reamer to slightly resize the holes in the arms.
  • Page 14 2. REAR SUSPENSION 960030 N M3 FIBRE PADS FACE TOGETHER DETAIL 10.5mm 962032 0.2mm SHIM 3x6x0.2 0.2mm Roughen steel plates with sandpaper before gluing fibre pads. We recommend gluing the brake pads to the steel pads, however there is no performance difference between glued &...
  • Page 15 2. REAR SUSPENSION STEP DETAIL ➍ DETAIL Tighten set-screw onto flat spot. 901405 SB M4x5 ➍ ➋ ➊ ➌ NOTE ORIENTATION 901303 SB M3x3 902308 BEARING OIL SH M3x8 (HUDY #106230) BEARING WITH BLUE COVERS Pin must protrude equally 940508 on both sides of camshaft.
  • Page 16 2. REAR SUSPENSION REAR ANTI-ROLL BARS COLLARS #333442 + 343482-K #343476 2.6mm INCLUDED INCLUDED 341360-M #343478 2.8mm OPTION #333441 + 343485-K 902318 #333441 + 343481-K #343479 3.0mm OPTION 901305 332071 303138-K 901303 343482-K 341331-M 341380-M 940508 341360-M 901305 901303 343482-K 343476 940508 901303...
  • Page 17 2. REAR SUSPENSION REAR ANTI-ROLL BARS COLLARS 940508 BB 5x8x2.5 #333442 + 343482-K #343476 2.6mm INCLUDED BEARING WITH RUBBER COVERS INCLUDED #333441 + 343485-K #343478 2.8mm OPTION #343479 3.0mm OPTION #333441 + 343481-K BEARING OIL 901303 SB M3x3 CENTER DETAIL DETAIL When the bars are set, verify that both sides move at the same Set the bar into the center, remove the play in the...
  • Page 18 2. REAR SUSPENSION MOVE FREELY 902310 SH M3x10 Tighten gently DETAIL INITIAL SETTING MOVE FREELY Tighten gently INITIAL SETTING It is extremely important that the arms move freely DETAIL SHIMS (STEP on the pivot pins. If they do not, use the #107643 901305 HUDY Arm Reamer to slightly resize the holes in SB M3x5...
  • Page 19 3. REAR TRANSMISSION GEAR BOX SPRING #335581 C=7.8 OPTION #335582 C=10.4 INCLUDED #335583 C=8.5 OPTION 965070 335582 908262 345838 335540 345596-K 901305 345800 983404 980314 345571 903306 345592-K 981310 345524 983404 335655 950812 950812 345532 335659 908262 1ST GRAPHITE 2-SPEED GEARS 903306 345593 335657...
  • Page 20 3. REAR TRANSMISSION SHIFT-POINT SCREW NOTE ➎ 901305 ORIENTATION ➍ SB M3x5 SHOE-GAP SET-SCREW Use white paint to color the top of ONE screw ➊ head. This will allow you to identify the two NOTE different screws - one white, one dark - ➌...
  • Page 21 4. FRONT SUSPENSION #345270 FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARMS GRAPHITE FRONT #342131 MEDIUM OPTION AERODYNAMIC DISC #342132 HARD INCLUDED 1.6mm - SET #342133 GRAPHITE OPTION #342134 SOFT OPTION #342401-O DOWNSTOP INDEPENDENT ALU FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR - ORANGE 345230 980262 980320 345220 941218 345210 342225-H...
  • Page 22 4. FRONT SUSPENSION PIVOT BALLS MUST MOVE FREELY Short Ball During initial assembly, tighten each composite hex nut until the pivot ball starts to bind, then loosen slightly. Verify that the pivot balls move freely. Long Ball Tighten the composite hex nuts using HUDY tool #107581.
  • Page 23 4. FRONT SUSPENSION DETAIL INITIAL 12x15x1mm SHIM SHIM SETTING Concentric Eccentric INNER OUTER INITIAL SETTING 941218 INITIAL BB 12x18x4 1+0.5 SETTING BEARING OIL 1+0.5 BEARING OIL (HUDY #106230) (HUDY #106230) 1+1+0.5 12x15x0.5mm NOTE ORIENTATION When using eccentric bushings, both bushings must be in same position. 962121 962120 S 12x15x1.0...
  • Page 24 4. FRONT SUSPENSION 902318 SH M3x18 961032 S 3.2 NOTE ORIENTATION 3.2x6.7x0.5mm #342401-O DOWNSTOP INDEPENDENT ALU FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR - ORANGE 901306 SB M3x6 TIGHTEN GENTLY, tighten fully when the drive pins are assembled. (Page 28, step 1) DETAIL 902308 SH M3x8 960032 N M3...
  • Page 25 4. FRONT SUSPENSION 345433 FRONT ANTI-ROLL BARS COLLARS #342480 2.0mm OPTION #333443 + 343483-K OPTION #342482 2.2mm OPTION 342070 #342483 2.3mm OPTION #333442 + 343484-K INCLUDED #342484 2.4mm INCLUDED 345001 941218 #342485 2.5mm OPTION #333442 + 343482-K OPTION #342486 2.6mm OPTION 342034 #342488 2.8mm OPTION #333441 + 343485-K...
  • Page 26 4. FRONT SUSPENSION 901410 SB M4x10 NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION 902310 NOTE SH M3x10 NOTE ORIENTATION ORIENTATION DETAIL DETAIL 903408 SFH M4x8 3.5mm BEARING OIL NOTE ORIENTATION (HUDY #106230) NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION Both bushings must 941218 be in same position. BB 12x18x4 INITIAL SETTING COMPOSITE SET OF BUSHINGS...
  • Page 27 4. FRONT SUSPENSION 6mm THREAD 26mm Install the pivot balls with Professional Multi Tool (HUDY #183011). DETAIL 903406 SFH M4x6 FORWARD ARM POSITION Shim behind arm. (INITIAL SETTING) REARWARD ARM POSITION Shim in front of arm. HUDY GRAPHITE GREASE #106210 It is extremely important that the arms move freely on the pivot pins.
  • Page 28 4. FRONT SUSPENSION DETAIL NOTE ORIENTATION TIGHTEN FULLY 902310 SH M3x10 FRONT ANTI-ROLL BARS COLLARS #342480 2.0mm OPTION #333443 + 343483-K 940508 OPTION #342482 2.2mm OPTION BB 5x8x2.5 #342483 2.3mm OPTION #333442 + 343484-K INCLUDED #342484 2.4mm INCLUDED #342485 2.5mm OPTION #333442 + 343482-K OPTION #342486 2.6mm OPTION...
  • Page 29 4. FRONT SUSPENSION 901303 SB M3x3 When the bars are set, verify that both sides move at the same time. If they do, the bars are set up correctly. If not, make sure DETAIL DETAIL that both downstops are the same and that the bar wire is flat. If the sides still do not move at the same time, adjust the length of the bar holders.
  • Page 30 5. FRONT TRANSMISSION FRONT BELT PULLEY CENTER 901408 901408 #345858 18T COMPOSITE INCLUDED 343075 #345958 18T ALU OPTION 346234 346234 965050 903306 345800 950510 903308 962060 343073 335790 903308 303123-K 345443 345858 343069 335790 981262 940613 902314 345724 FRONT SIDE BELT PULLEY 940613 902308 #345888 28T COMPOSITE INCLUDED...
  • Page 31 5. FRONT TRANSMISSION DETAIL 902308 SH M3x8 Adjust the tension of the front & side belt by moving the front middle shaft holder. TIGHTEN GENTLY NOTE ORIENTATION 901408 SB M4x8 903308 TIGHTEN GENTLY SFH M3x8 303123-K SHIM 3x6x2 NOTE ORIENTATION THREADLOCK 902314 SH M3x14...
  • Page 32 6. STEERING 296510-K 940508 903312 342502 342510 901310 352648 342510 307455 333240 302663 960032 902308 332561 352648 #342511-K 902310 ALU ADJUSTABLE 332540 SERVO SAVER 970100 SWISS 7075 T6 332660 BLACK 342502 940508 333240 #342512-K ALU ADJUSTABLE 960032 902308 SERVO SAVER 902308 SWISS 7075 T6 (NARROWER)
  • Page 33 6. STEERING NOTE NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION ORIENTATION 42.5mm 42.5mm BALL JOINT WRENCH Install the pivot balls with Professional (HUDY #181110) Multi Tool (HUDY #183011). NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE 902310 ORIENTATION SH M3x10 BEARING WITH BLUE RUBBER COVERS BEARING OIL (HUDY #106230) 902308 SH M3x8 BEARING OIL...
  • Page 34 7. FUEL TANK & ELECTRONICS 902310 Throttle servo 346190 (NOT INCLUDED) 902306 336120 903306 902306 336001 903306 902258 336001 348603 902308 902308 346115 907258 336131 970045 346116 309319 346117 348603 348603 336120 902310 902312 336131 389400 902310 333460 348660-K Steering servo (NOT INCLUDED) Battery pack 336200...
  • Page 35 7. FUEL TANK & ELECTRONICS ALTERNATIVE 1 ALTERNATIVE 2 For low-profile battery pack. For standard size battery pack. 309319 SHIM 3x7x1 3x7x1mm (2x) 902306 SH M3x6 3x7x1mm (2x) 902310 3x6mm 3x10mm SH M3x10 3x6mm 3x10mm 970045 O 4.5x1.5 DETAIL DETAIL Standard size battery pack Low-profile battery pack 1.5mm...
  • Page 36 7. FUEL TANK & ELECTRONICS # 358941 COMPOSITE TUBING HOLDER FOR 902308 FUEL TANK (2) SH M3x8 #903255 SCREWS 3x10mm 3x10mm 3x8mm Servo grommet (NOT INCLUDED) 902310 SH M3x10 3x8mm NOTE ORIENTATION INITIAL SETTING Mount servo BELOW the radio plate. DETAIL 90°...
  • Page 37 7. FUEL TANK & ELECTRONICS 902258 SH M2.5x8 3x6mm 902306 SH M3x6 Receiver (NOT INCLUDED) 2.5x8mm Use an appropriate receiver battery pack. Battery (NOT INCLUDED) BATTERY PLATE #336151 COMPOSITE INCLUDED Use tape to mount the receiver battery pack to the lower holder #336155 GRAPHITE OPTION (NOT INCLUDED).
  • Page 38 XCA ALU PINION GEAR 23T (2ND) - 7075 T6 - HARDCOATED - LARGE 930508 BALL-BEARING 5x8x2.5 STEEL SEALED - OIL (2) 348502 XCA (XRAY CENTRIFUGAL-AXIAL) CLUTCH SET - REVERSE - SMALL 964073 WASHER S 7x10x0.2 (10) 348512 XCA CLUTCHBELL FOR SMALLER PINION GEARS - HUDY STEEL 964074 WASHER S 7x10x0.3 (10)
  • Page 39 If the flywheel collar is too long – if it is flush with the flywheel or protrudes slightly – remove a small amount CORRECT INCORRECT of material from the end, or use an XRAY collar. DETAIL Clutch weights are machined as 1 piece, with 10~11mm thin film connecting the pieces together.
  • Page 40 8. ENGINE & CLUTCH (1) ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH GAP Install the clutchbell, outer ball-bearing (small), ➊ 338584 and thrustbearing assembly on the engine DO NOT INSTALL S 5x7x0.2 crankshaft. DO NOT install the inner ball-bearing this bearing when setting clutch gap. or internal shims.
  • Page 41 8. ENGINE & CLUTCH ➋ Adjust gear mesh so there is minimal play between the gears. Engine (NOT INCLUDED) 908312 SCH M3x12 (FX R900 #660200) TOO TIGHT gear mesh will put excessive strain on all parts and damage the parts. TOO LOOSE gear mesh may result in stripped gears.
  • Page 42 O-RING 12.1x1.6 (10) 308315 COMPOSITE SHOCK BALL JOINT - LONG (4) 972030 SILICONE O-RING 3x2 (10) 308327-K ALU CAP FOR XRAY SHOCK BODY - BLACK (2) 308331 COMPOSITE FRAME SHOCK PARTS 4-STEP - SHORT 348185 XRAY SPRING-SET C=7.5 - FRONT (2)
  • Page 43 9. SHOCK ABSORBERS DETAIL 970121 O 12.1x1.6 SHOCK OIL Be careful not to cross-thread ➊ the collar on the shock body. ➋ Install the ball joint with Professional INCORRECT Multi Tool (HUDY #183011). DO NOT USE CROSSED-OUT PARTS REAR CORRECT LONG FRONT SHORT...
  • Page 44 9. SHOCK ABSORBERS TIGHTEN ➊ ➋ ➌ RELEASE FULLY 2-3 turns 100% REBOUND CHECK It is very important to push the shock shaft into the shock body slowly otherwise air can come into the shock body which would create bubles. REBOUND ADJUSTMENT AFTER THE SHOCK IS ASSEMBLED YOU HAVE TO SET THE SHOCK REBOUND.
  • Page 45 10. FINAL ASSEMBLY 902306 338001-K REAR - LONG 349400 358950 336400 336401 902310 902306 901303 336400 336400 336401 961022 901316 336400 Servo screw (NOT INCLUDED) 960032 349400 336400 303122-K 342581 303123-K 303125-K 336401 336400 903305 338001-K 358950 FRONT - SHORT 336401 902310 HUDY CLAMP ALU SERVO HORNS...
  • Page 46 10. FINAL ASSEMBLY 303122-K SHIM 3x6x1 FRONT SHOCK 2mm SHIMS SHORT (INITIAL SETTING) 303123-K I use the shims to adjust the SHIM 3x6x2 angle of the shock position. DO NOT use for 303125-K initial setting. SHIM 3x6x3 901316 SB M3x16 960032 DETAIL N M3...
  • Page 47 10. FINAL ASSEMBLY THREAD 901303 DO NOT overtighten screws; SB M3x3 pivots must rotate freely. NOTE ORIENTATION 902310 SH M3x10 DETAIL Use appropriate servo arm: K - (23T) = KO, JR, Airtronics Insert rod through hole in brake 961022 H - (24T) = Futaba, Rob S 2.2 arm.
  • Page 48 10. FINAL ASSEMBLY 903305 SFH M3x5 #342580 ALU FRONT CHASSIS BRACE FRONT CHASSIS FLEX ADJUSTMENT Chassis features unique and innovative front flex adjustment using an insertable graphite brace. SOFT SETTING STIFF SETTING NO BRACE: The care is easier to drive USING THE GRAPHITE BRACE: Car has increased and has more forward traction.
  • Page 49 CARB LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT NEUTRAL (IDLE) Approx. 0.5mm IDLE ADJUSTMENT SCREW Do not allow carburettor 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. Adjust both collars on the carb and brake linkages accordingly.
  • Page 50 INSTRUCTION MANUAL SUPPLEMENTARY SHEET Use this RX8E‘23 Supplementary Instruction Sheet along with the standard RX8E‘23 Instruction Manual. New and Improved Parts All of these parts are new or updated from the previous versions. #303126-K Alu Shim 3x6x5.0mm - Black #303120 #376130 #345630 Set of alu shim (0.5mm, 1.5mm, 2.5mm)
  • Page 51 Follow the Instruction Manual RX8’23 for specific steps. 2. REAR SUSPENSION 1 4 / PAGE STEP 903310 SFH M3x10 BEARING OIL BEARING OIL 930815 BB 8x14x4 2. REAR SUSPENSION 1 5 / PAGE STEP STEP DETAIL ➍ Tighten set-screw onto flat spot. DETAIL 901404 SB M4x4...
  • Page 52 3. REAR TRANSMISSION 1 9 / PAGE STEP 965070 STEP DETAIL ➌ NOTE ORIENTATION Use the belt pulley cover 18T with hole diameter of 10mm. 14.2mm 980314 P 3x14 ➊ ➋ ➍ ➌ ➎ 3. REAR SUSPENSION 20 / PAGE STEP GRAPHITE GEARS 335653...
  • Page 53 5. FRONT TRANSMISSION 30 / PAGE STEP NOTE ORIENTATION 6x8x0.5mm Groove 345733-K SHIM 6x8x9.5 STEP DETAIL NOTE ORIENTATION Use the belt pulley cover 18T DETAIL 962060 with hole diameter of 9mm. SHIM 6x8x0.5 STEP DETAIL 965050 INITIAL SETTING FRONT SIDE BELT PULLEY #345888 28T COMPOSITE INCLUDED 981262 P 2.5x12...
  • Page 54 5. FRONT TRANSMISSION 31 / PAGE STEP 303120 SHIM 3x6x2.5 303126-K SHIM 3x6x5 BEARING OIL 2.5mm THREADLOCK 902318 SH M3x18 NOTE ORIENTATION 903308 SFH M3x8 950510 STEP DETAIL BB 5x10x4 TO ADJUST THE BELT TENSIONER: 1. Loosen upper screw. 2. Move belt tensioner as needed. 3.
  • Page 55 7. ELECTRONICS 7. ELECTRONICS 36 / PAGE STEP DETAIL 90° 902306 SH M3x6 3x6mm 3x6mm Servo arm must be perpendicular to 3x8mm linkage when servo is in neutral. 902308 SH M3x8 Attach steering linkage to servo saver. DETAIL 903306 SFH M3x6 TIGHTEN FULLY XCA HARDCOATED PINION GEAR...
  • Page 56 7. ELECTRONICS 7. ELECTRONICS 37 / PAGE STEP 902258 SH M2.5x8 3x6mm 902306 SH M3x6 Receiver (NOT INCLUDED) 2.5x8mm Motor (NOT INCLUDED) 901404 SB M4x4 NOTE ORIENTATION 902310 SH M3x10...
  • Page 57 7. ELECTRONICS 902308 SH M3x8 Use HUDY RC FAN 40mm #293111 or #293113. (NOT INCLUDED) 902316 SH M3x16 960032 N M3 Speed Controller (NOT INCLUDED) Double-sided Tape HUDY #107875 (NOT INCLUDED)
  • Page 58 7. ELECTRONICS LiPo Battery Pack (NOT INCLUDED) 10. FINAL ASSEMBLY 48 / PAGE STEP 903305 SFH M3x5 #342580 Alu Brace ALU FRONT CHASSIS BRACE FRONT CHASSIS FLEX ADJUSTMENT Chassis features unique and innovative front flex adjustment using an insertable graphite brace. SOFT SETTING STIFF SETTING NO BRACE: The care is easier to drive...
  • Page 59 NOTE...
  • Page 60 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...

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