A high-quality, 1/12-pan car intended for persons aged 16 years and older with previous experience building and operating rc model racing cars (28 pages)
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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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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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#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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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,...
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