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 X1'24 E DITION...
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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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OPTIONAL XRAY offers wide range of OPTIONAL tuning parts which are listed in a table SAMPLE OF OPTIONAL PARTS like this. Please refer to the exploded view of each main section to verify which #37XXXX TYPE1 OPTION 1 part is included in the kit while all other parts are available only as an optional #37XXXX TYPE1 OPTION 2 part and must be purchased separately.
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COMPOSITE PIVOTBALL UNIVERSAL 6.0mm - SHORT (2) 302143-M CFF™ CARBON-FIBER FUSION UPPER ARM - MEDIUM - FL/RR 373245 X1 UPPER ARM BALL UNIVERSAL 4.9mm - HUDY SPRING STEEL™ (2) 302311 ALU CASTER BUSHING FRONT 4° / REAR 1.5°/4.5° - 2 DOTS (4) 375221 FRONT WHEEL AXLE - HUDY SPRING STEEL™...
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1. FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARMS 970050 O 5x1 NOTE ORIENTATION #372115 CUTAWAY VIEW X1 GRAPHITE LOWER DETAIL DETAIL Short composite ball SUSPENSION ARM 2.5mm To improve steering in low-traction conditions with standard F1 front tires. Remove excess material 901308 SB M3x8...
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1. FRONT SUSPENSION STANDARD SHORT WHELLBASE ADJUSTMENT By changing the position of the front suspension on the chassis, you can change the wheelbase by +/-6mm. VERY IMPORTANT When setting the wheelbase all the mounting positions on chassis and top deck must be same. When using long position as initial setting, all mounting positions on chassis and top deck must be in the front.
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1. FRONT SUSPENSION ALTERNATIVE 1 STANDARD TRACK-WIDTH 902306 (INITIAL SETTING) SH M3x6 Standard track-width setting is used for standard F1 INITIAL SETTING front tires such HUDY, RIDE, HOT RACE. To make sure that you use the correct setting, 903308 measure the track-width with the tires; the track- SFH M3x8 THREAD width must be maximum 190mm.
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1. FRONT SUSPENSION NOTE ORIENTATION FOR ALL PARTS All four bushings MUST have same orientation. These bushings adjust the front CASTER: IMPORTANT 902308 = 3° CASTER All 4 bushings MUST have same SH M3x8 orienation. ALTERNATIVE 1 = 4.5° CASTER STANDARD TRACK-WIDTH (INITIAL SETTING) = 6°...
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1. FRONT SUSPENSION YOU CAN INSTALL A LOWER ARM BRACE TO INCREASE STEERING RESPONSE. 902308 SH M3x8 STEP 1: STEP 2: To install the graphite brace remove the 3x6mm screws Install the graphite brace using 3x8mm screws. For stiff setting and graphite arm mount plate.
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1. FRONT SUSPENSION 31mm Push inside Tighten Apply Graphite Grease VIEW NOTE ORIENTATION Check arm orientation so that each arm is in the correct location with the markings facing down when installed. 27mm STANDARD track-width (INITIAL SETTING) 30mm WIDE track-width Shiny side Cut out Ball joint should be aligned in the arm with the machined...
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1. FRONT SUSPENSION RECOMMENDED HUDY SILICONE OIL 303141 LOW traction & bumpy track: SHIM 3x5x1 10K cSt (#106510 HUDY) HIGH traction & flat track: 372290 30K cSt (#106530 HUDY) SHIM 3.2x4.8x0.5 DAMPING Using thicker oil on the king pin axles makes the 965019 car less responsive but easier to drive.
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2. REAR SUSPENSION NOTE ORIENTATION 902305 SH M3x5 903306 SFH M3x6 NOTE ORIENTATION #293110 or #293112 #293101 #293102 Inner positions HUDY BRUSHLESS RC FAN 30mm HUDY ALU RC FAN 30mm HUDY ALU RC FAN 30mm 902316 SIDE MOUNT 2 HOLE TOP/SIDE MOUNT 4 HOLE SH M3x16 Outer positions...
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2. REAR SUSPENSION Ensure free, smooth movement. 902256 SH M2.5x6 Tighten the screw enough to remove excess play, while ensuring that the pod plate can turn freely. Make sure NOT to overtighten. PIVOT MOUNTING ALTERNATIVE REARWARD: FORWARD: (INITIAL SETTING) Pivot mounted in rearward chassis holes, and 1mm shim used under the pivot ball. Pivot mounted in forward chassis holes, with 3mm shims under the pivot ball.
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2. REAR SUSPENSION 902305 SH M3x5 903305 SFH M3x5 902306 SH M3x6 903306 SFH M3x6 NOTE ORIENTATION DETAIL POD LINKAGE POSITION (INITIAL SETTING) • OUTER POSITION • CENTER POSITION • INNER POSITION Angled link. (INITIAL SETTING) Angled link. Reduces steering, increases stability. Straight link - easier to drive.
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2. REAR SUSPENSION For BATTERY BACKSTOP ADJUSTMENT and 3x16mm BATTERY MOUNTING POSITION, see page 41. 303122-K SHIM 3x6x1 303130-K SHIM 3x6x9 3x16mm 902306 SH M3x6 902316 SH M3x16 3x6mm DO NOT use the position 4. POSITION 1 (INITIAL SETTING) 903306 NOTE ORIENTATION SFH M3x6 13mm ALU STAND...
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2. REAR SUSPENSION 902306 SH M3x6 NOTE ORIENTATION 903308 NOTE ORIENTATION SFH M3x8 SHORT LONG 960030 N M3 6mm THREAD #301351-O #301351-K 902308 ALU ADJUSTABLE BODY ALU ADJUSTABLE BODY SH M3x8 POST STOP (2) POST STOP (2) 903308 SFH M3x8 3x8mm 960030 Very handy, easily externally-adjustable body post made from Swiss...
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2. REAR SUSPENSION HUDY OILS #106510 10.000cSt OPTION #106492 11.000cSt OPTION #106512 12.000cSt OPTION #106515 15.000cSt OPTION #106520 20.000cSt OPTION #106530 30.000cSt INCLUDED #106540 40.000cSt OPTION #106550 50.000cSt OPTION Add oil in each slot of the COMPOSITE side tubes. NOTE: Add oil only in the slots, not on the whole tube.
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2. REAR SUSPENSION OPTIONAL SIDE SHOCK 3x6mm #378100 Optional side shock can be used to improve traction in low- and medium-traction conditions. The optional side shock REPLACES the 2 side tubes. 3x8mm 3x6mm #378100 OPTIONAL SIDE SHOCK SIDE SHOCK - OPTIONAL PARTS (NOT INCLUDED) #378100 Side Shock Absorber - SET #362650...
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2. REAR SUSPENSION IMPORTANT Most popular formula bodies will clear the side braces. 902306 SH M3x6 If a body does not have adequate clearance in the front nose area, installation may require body modification or removal of the side braces. 902308 3x6mm SH M3x8...
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3. GEAR DIFFERENTIAL All ball-bearings are packaged in a separate BAG 00.9 Flanged bearing BEARING OIL 951438 (HUDY #106230) BB 1/4“x3/8“x1/8“ Flanged bearing BEARING OIL (HUDY #106230) These eccentric bushings adjust the RIDE HEIGHT of the rear pod. Make sure to use the SAME eccentric bushings on BOTH sides.
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3. GEAR DIFFERENTIAL 908258 SCH M2.5x8 ➊ ➋ NOTE ORIENTATION 902256 SH M2.5x6 NOTE ORIENTATION DETAIL CUTAWAY VIEW 375090 6.4x8.4x2.0 USE THE SAME SHIMS ON BOTH SIDES. As option use additional shims to widen the rear track-width. INITIAL ASSEMBLY 6.4x8.4x2mm shims.
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972030 SILICONE O-RING 3 x 2 (10) 308323 ALU XRAY SHOCK BODY (2) 308327-K ALU CAP FOR XRAY SHOCK BODY - BLACK 308333 COMPOSITE SHOCK PARTS FOR ALU SHOCKS 308353-K ALU SHOCK CAP-NUT WITH VENT HOLE - BLACK (2) 308263 XRAY 4S SPRING-SET PROGRESSIVE C=2.3-2.6 (2)
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4. CENTER SHOCK 965023 SHOCK PISTON ADJUSTMENT C 2.3 DETAIL 3 HOLES 1.1mm 1.2mm 1.3mm 4 HOLES 1.1mm INITIAL SETTING 1.2mm 1.3mm SHOCK OIL NOTE ORIENTATION DETAIL 972030 O 3x2 SHOCK OIL CUTAWAY VIEW DETAIL 970130 O 13x1.5 SHOCK OIL Be careful not to cross-thread the collar on the shock body.
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4. CENTER SHOCK SHOCK FILLING 600cSt SOFTER OIL Recommended for bumpy and low-traction tracks, HUDY SILICONE OILS - 50ml generates more traction. #106330 300cSt OPTION HARDER OIL #106335 350cSt OPTION Recommend for flat and high-traction tracks, improves #106337 375cSt OPTION steering response.
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4. CENTER SHOCK REBOUND ADJUSTMENT REBOUND CHECK RELEASE 2-3 turns TIGHTEN FULLY ➊ ➋ ➌ 100% CHECK REBOUND CHECK: AFTER THE SHOCK IS ASSEMBLED YOU HAVE TO SET THE SHOCK REBOUND: It is very important to push the shock shaft into the shock body slowly otherwise air can come Release the shock cap by 2-3 turns.
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4. CENTER SHOCK NOTE ORIENTATION (Shiny finish side) Install the balls with Professional Multi-Tool (HUDY #183011) NOTE ORIENTATION (Shiny finish side) NOTE ORIENTATION DOWNSTOP ADJUSTMENT The length of the shock absorber affects the amount of rear downstop. To adjust, thread the ball-joint on or off the bottom spring cap. 65mm DETAIL Jan Ratheisky...
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903416 (#803072 OPTION) 960040 #305968~294160 PINION GEAR HARDCOATED 18~60T/64P #373513-K X1 COMPOSITE ADJUSTABLE REAR WING - BLACK - ETS APPROVED #372541-K ALU ADJUSTABLE SERVO SAVER SET - BLACK #373514 X1 COMPOSITE REAR WING - LIGHTWEIGHT & WIDE - WHITE #371202...
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5. FINAL ASSEMBLY STEERING LINKS LEFT THREAD NOTE ORIENTATION The smaller 4.2mm composite ball joint must be installed on the longer side of the turnbuckle (lefthand thread side). RIGHT THREAD LEFT THREAD RIGHT THREAD STANDARD track-width: 57.5mm WIDE track-width: 62.5mm These shims adjust the bumpsteer.
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5. FINAL ASSEMBLY 902308 SH M3x8 NOTE ORIENTATION SERVO SAVER F = 25T H = 24T K = 23T Use the adapter that matches the steering servo. DETAIL INITIAL SETTING 6mm THREAD F (25T) = Futaba H (24T) = Hitec FROM SERVO K (23T) = KO, JR, Airtronics, Sanwa...
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5. FINAL ASSEMBLY 903306 SFH M3x6 NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION Flat side of post should be inline with chassis as shown. FORWARD position for standard LONG wheelbase. (INITIAL SETTING) REARWARD position for SHORT wheelbase. 940508 BB 5x8x2.5 BEARING OIL (HUDY #106230)
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5. FINAL ASSEMBLY 3x6mm 902306 SH M3x6 SOFT STEERING PIVOT SHAFT MOUNTING ALTERNATIVE 1 Without the post. The steering pivot shaft mount is mounted only to the chassis. This allows the chassis to flex in the steering area 3x12mm 303139-K SHIM 3x6x7 902306 SH M3x6...
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5. FINAL ASSEMBLY 903306 SFH M3x6 NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION SERVO LINK NOTE NOTE ORIENTATION ORIENTATION RIGHT THREAD LEFT THREAD 60mm NOTE ORIENTATION (Shiny finish side) NOTE ORIENTATION (Shiny finish side)
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5. FINAL ASSEMBLY These positions adjust the HEIGHT of the rear wing. DETAIL 902306 HIGHER wing: more rear traction, more stability SH M3x6 LOWER wing: higher top speed, improved steering response 903306 SFH M3x6 INITIAL SETTING 3x6mm 3x6mm 3x6mm 903306 SFH M3x6 306219 SHIM 3x6x2...
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5. FINAL ASSEMBLY #373513-K #373514 X1 COMPOSITE ADJUSTABLE REAR WING - BLACK - ETS APPROVED X1 COMPOSITE REAR WING - LIGHTWEIGHT & WIDE - WHITE 906206 SFP 2.2x6 WING POSITION ➊ LOW DOWNFORCE: Low downforce setting is recommended on tracks where top speed is more important over rear stability on-power/in high speed corners.
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5. FINAL ASSEMBLY Receiver Speed Controller (NOT INCLUDED) (NOT INCLUDED) 903308 SFH M3x8 Receiver Wire Double-sided Tape HUDY #107875 (NOT INCLUDED) Battery Pack (NOT INCLUDED) The battery pack has to be angled when 903310 installing or removing it from the car. SFH M3x10 960030 N M3...
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5. FINAL ASSEMBLY BATTERY MOUNTING POSITIONS The X1 has 3 battery mounting positions. MORE REARWARD the battery is, the car will be more MORE FORWARD the battery is, the car will be aggressive and have more steering. easier to drive but it will be less responsive.
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#371204-K #371203 #371203-K #371202 X1 Composite X1 Composite X1 Composite X1 Composite X1 Composite Front Adjustable Front Wing Adjustable Front Wing Adjustable Front Wing Adjustable Front Wing Wing Black - ETS White - Flat Design Black - Flat Design White - ETS Approved...
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