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Xray X12 Instruction Manual

Xray X12 Instruction Manual

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I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
FOR X12 '2 3 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 FOR X12 '2 3 EU & US EDITION...
  • Page 2 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 Contains: reference, even after completing the assembly.
  • Page 3 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 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...
  • Page 5 ALU STEERING LOCK (2) 960031 ALU NUT M3 (10) 372282 X12 KING PIN 4MM - 1° - NICKEL COATED (2) X12 KING PIN 4MM - 1° - NICKEL COATED (2) X12 KING PIN 4MM - 1° - NICKEL COA 960032...
  • Page 6 1. FRONT SUSPENSION NOTE 970050 ORIENTATION ORIENTATION ORIENTATION O 5x1 CUTAWAY VIEW DETAIL Install the balls with Professional Multi Tool. (HUDY #183011) NOTE ORIENTATION Adjust the position of the stopper to adjust the Adjust the position of the stopper to adjust the maximum amount of steering lock.
  • Page 7 1. FRONT SUSPENSION #371121 GRAPHITE CHASSIS 303120 SHIM 3x6x0.5 NOTE 303122 ORIENTATION SHIM 3x6x1 303123 SHIM 3x6x2 903308 SFH M3x8 903310 SFH M3x10 INITIAL SETTING DETAIL 0.2mm - SILVER 0.4mm - BLACK 3x8mm 0.6mm - GOLD 0.6mm - GOLD 3x10mm RIDE HEIGHT AND CASTER ADJUSTMENT 3x8mm The number of washers and shims used...
  • Page 8 M3x3 #901303 (NOT INCLUDED) FORWARD POSITION (INITIAL SETTING) Initial setting for most tracks provides a neutral steering feel similar to that of the old X12. Provides a good balance between initial response and cornering speed. REARWARD POSITION STEERING BLOCK Makes the car freer because of increased Ackermann...
  • Page 9 1. FRONT SUSPENSION NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION must be oriented must be oriented towards OUTSIDE. NOTE ORIENTATION must be oriented towards OUTSIDE. CAMBER - KING PIN AXLE #372285 0.5º 4 DOTS OPTION #372285 0.5º 4 DOTS OPTION #372285 0.5º 4 DOTS OPTION #372285 0.5º...
  • Page 10 The front axle height can be adjusted with shims under the steering block. You can‘t change the roll center on the front end 962042 of the X12, simply because there is no upper arm. Adding shims S 4x6x0.1 under the steering block (raising the steering block) will raise the front axle height, and at the same time, decrease bump steer.
  • Page 11 2. REAR SUSPENSION #371164 GRAPHITE REAR POD LOWER PLATE 372653 303127 372662 373087 373556 902306 902306 378141 378153 372653 902306 303127 376290 376290 376290 378141 902306 902310 372649 372662 372662 901308 376170 376111 303120 373591 303127 372653 376290 373098 373585 303127 376290 903305...
  • Page 12 2. REAR SUSPENSION NOTE ORIENTATION 903305 SFH M3x5 #371162 VIDEO TECH TIP ▶ GRAPHITE REAR POD LOWER PLATE REAR POD & PIVOT BUILD 902304 SH M3x4 303122 SHIM 3x6x1 303123 SHIM 3x6x2 The amount of shims has a direct effect on the pivot mounting position. 8mm THREAD 8mm THREAD 8mm THREAD...
  • Page 13 2. REAR SUSPENSION Ensure free, smooth 902256 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: MIDDLE: FORWARD: (INITIAL SETTING) Pivot mounted in rearward chassis holes, and 1mm shim Pivot mounted in middle chassis holes, with 3mm shims Pivot mounted in forward chassis holes, with 5mm shims...
  • Page 14 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 15 2. REAR SUSPENSION 902306 SH M3x6 BATTERY MOUNTING POSITION, see PAGE 30. BATTERY MOUNTING POSITION, see PAGE 30. BATTERY MOUNTING POSITION, see PAGE 30. BATTERY MOUNTING POSITION, see PAGE 30. BATTERY MOUNTING POSITION, see PAGE 30. BATTERY MOUNTING POSITION, see PAGE 30. BATTERY MOUNTING POSITION, see PAGE 30.
  • Page 16 2. REAR SUSPENSION STEP: Install the Graphite Braces. 303120 STEP: Tighten screws. SHIM 3x6x0.5 902305 SH M3x5 DO NOT use for INITIAL 0.5mm 0.5mm SETTING NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION...
  • Page 17 2. REAR SUSPENSION 303127 SHIM 3x6x4 SHOCK ANGLE 8mm THREAD The shim used under the ball stud have a direce effect on shock angle. See PAGE 24. 4mm THREAD NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION SHORT LONG...
  • Page 18 2. REAR SUSPENSION HUDY OILS 50ml #106450 #106450 5.000cSt 5.000cSt #106460 #106460 6.000cSt 6.000cSt #106470 #106470 7.000cSt 7.000cSt VIDEO TECH TIP ▶ #106480 #106480 8.000cSt 8.000cSt Apply oil to the entire #106490 #106490 9.000cSt 9.000cSt COMPOSITE side tube INCLUDED #106510 #106510 10.000cSt 10.000cSt...
  • Page 19 #375888 88T OPTION #375892 92T OPTION #375892 92T OPTION #375892 92T OPTION #375009 VIDEO TECH TIP ▶ X12 BALL DIFFERENTIAL - SET BALL DIFFERENTIAL #374900 GEAR DIFF - SPUR GEARS XRAY GEAR DIFFERENTIAL #930238 1/12 PAN CAR - SET #375776 76T / 64P OPTION...
  • Page 20 3. SOLID AXLE BEARING OIL (HUDY #106230) (HUDY #106230) 951438 FLANGED BB 1/4“x3/8“x1/8“ FLANGED These eccentric bushings adjust the RIDE HEIGHT of the rear pod. Make sure to use the SAME eccentric bushings on BOTH sides. INITIAL SETTING -1.25 -1.0 -0.75 -0.5 -0.25...
  • Page 21 4. SHOCK ABSORBER SHOCK SPRINGS 378011 #378092 C=1.5 #378092 C=1.5 #378092 C=1.5 #378092 C=1.5 SILVER SILVER SILVER SILVER OPTION OPTION OPTION OPTION #378093 C=1.8 #378093 C=1.8 #378093 C=1.8 #378093 C=1.8 GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD OPTION OPTION OPTION OPTION 965015 #378094 C=2.1 #378094 C=2.1 #378094 C=2.1 #378094 C=2.1...
  • Page 22 4. SHOCK ABSORBER 971022 O 2x2 Shock Oil Shock Oil DEFAULT SHOCK SETTING FOR SHOCK ABSORBER Follow the steps below to set the shock. HALF TIGHTEN TIGHTEN FULLY 100% 450St 3~5x UP & DOWN ➐ Keep the shock shaft ➊ ➋...
  • Page 23 5. FINAL ASSEMBLY 960031 376133 LiPo Battery Receiver (NOT INCLUDED) (NOT INCLUDED) 376263 378002 903310 306219 309319 Speed Controller 902308 (NOT INCLUDED) 372653 371320 375390 902304 Steering Servo (NOT INCLUDED) 903306 376368 309400 372661 302612 980210 372503 372661 303130-K 375390 371320 302612 902316...
  • Page 24 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. 8mm THREAD 8mm THREAD 8mm THREAD 8mm THREAD 8mm THREAD 8mm THREAD...
  • Page 25 5. FINAL ASSEMBLY SERVO SAVER F = 25T H = 24T K = 23T Use the adapter that matches the steering servo. Note the orientation of servo saver when servo is in neutral. INITIAL SETTING Servo Screw Servo Screw (NOT INCLUDED) (NOT INCLUDED) 90º...
  • Page 26 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 27 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 STEERING SYSTEM ▶ ALTERNATIVE 1: for MICRO AND STANDARD SERVO ALTERNATIVE 2: for MICRO SERVO Wheelbase: LONG...
  • Page 28 5. FINAL ASSEMBLY 303130-K SHIM 3x6x9 902316 SH M3x16 980210 P 2x10 903308 SFH M3x8 980210 P 2x10 ALU PINION GEARS 64P #294137 37T OPTION #294137 37T OPTION #294137 37T OPTION #305968 18T OPTION #305968 18T OPTION #305968 18T OPTION #294138 38T OPTION #294138 38T OPTION #294138 38T OPTION...
  • Page 29 5. FINAL ASSEMBLY 902308 SH M3x8 GEAR MESH: Adjust the gear mesh so there is appropriate DETAIL space between the spur gear and pinion teeth. There should be a very small amount of freeplay. INSTALLATION: Installation of the third motor mount screw is For an additional motor security recommended for added security to prevent motor you may use the 3rd extra screw...
  • Page 30 BATTERY MOUNTING POSITIONS The X12 has 4 battery positions. The further forward the battery is positioned in the car, the easier it will be to drive but less responsive. The further rearward the battery is located, the more aggressive it will feel with more steering.
  • Page 31 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 VIDEO TECH TIP ▶ (NOT INCLUDED) FRONT DROOP & RIDE HEIGHT Front Wheels & Tires (NOT INCLUDED) 0.5mm TWEAK & SIDE SPRINGS SETTING GENTLY TIGHTEN the wheel nuts so the wheel turns freely,...
  • Page 32 RC AMERICA, 2030 Century Center Blvd #15, Irving, TX 75062, USA PHONE: 214-744-2400, FAX: 214-744-2401, xray@rcamerica.com...