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Xray XB8E Instruction Manual

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XR AY XB8E'24

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  • Page 1 I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L XR AY XB8E'24...

  • Page 2: Customer Support

    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: Warranty

    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: Tools Required

    TOOLS REQUIRED Allen 1.5mm (#111545 - HUDY EXCLUSIVE Limited Edition) Combination Pliers (HUDY #189020) Allen 2.0mm (#112045 - HUDY EXCLUSIVE Limited Edition) Side Cutters (HUDY #189010) Allen 2.5mm (#112545 - HUDY EXCLUSIVE Limited Edition) Pocket Hobby Knife (HUDY #188981) Ball Allen 2.5mm (#132545 - HUDY EXCLUSIVE Limited Edition) Turnbuckle Wrench 3mm Allen 3.0mm (#113045 - HUDY EXCLUSIVE Limited Edition) (HUDY #181030)

  • Page 5: Equipment Included

    EQUIPMENT INCLUDED * Kit includes smaller but sufficient amount of oil and grease to build the car. 550cSt (#106356) 600cSt (#106361) 3.000cSt (#106431) 7.000cSt (#106471) (HUDY #106210) HUDY Premium Silicone Oils HUDY Premium Silicone Oils HUDY Premium Silicone Oils HUDY Premium Silicone Oils Premium Graphite Grease 351203 STYLE A - indicates parts that are included in the bag marked for the section.
  • Page 6 1. FRONT & REAR DIFFERENTIALS XRAY BALL-BEARINGS 355065 #930816 8x16x5 GREASE STEEL OPTION 940816 #930817 8x16x5 OIL STEEL OPTION 355022 BAG 00.9 #940816 8x16x5 GREASE RUBBER INCLUDED #940817 8x16x5 OIL RUBBER OPTION 971061 964030 355091 355031 980261 355084 971061 # 355064...
  • Page 7 1. FRONT & REAR DIFFERENTIALS IMPORTANT! Use matching outdrives on left and right sides of a diff. ➌ 940816 ➋ BB 8x16x5 Graphite Grease STEP DETAIL ➎ (HUDY #106210) Graphite Grease DETAIL (HUDY #106210) 964060 Use HUDY Ball-Bearing Grease ➍ S 6x18x0.2 #106220 - STANDARD ➊...

  • Page 8: Center Differential

    1. CENTER DIFFERENTIAL 355072 XRAY BALL-BEARINGS #930816 8x16x5 GREASE STEEL OPTION 964030 #930817 8x16x5 OIL STEEL OPTION BAG 01.1.9 #940816 8x16x5 GREASE RUBBER INCLUDED 355031 #940817 8x16x5 OIL RUBBER OPTION 940816 964060 BAG 00.9 BAG 01.1.9 CENTER DIFF SPUR GEARS - LARGE...
  • Page 9 1. CENTER DIFFERENTIAL ➌ ➋ Graphite Grease 940816 (HUDY #106210) BB 8x16x5 ➊ STEP DETAIL ➎ Use HUDY Ball-Bearing Grease DETAIL #106220 - STANDARD ➍ #106221 - BLUE 964060 #106222 - RED Graphite Grease S 6x18x0.2 ➏ (HUDY #106210) 971061 O 6x1.55 ➎...

  • Page 10: Front Transmission

    2. FRONT TRANSMISSION 355472 XRAY BALL-BEARINGS #930816 8x16x5 GREASE STEEL INCLUDED 980314 #930817 8x16x5 OIL STEEL OPTION 355427 (85mm) 901504 355006 355471 352009 352073 355414 355236 930816 BAG 00.9 Steel covers 352073 902306 352015 352009 #354814 BEVEL DRIVE PINION GEAR 14T...
  • Page 11 2. FRONT TRANSMISSION STEP DETAIL ➌ ➌ NOTE ORIENTATION 901504 ➌ SB M5x4 ➋ Push joint against gear to remove gap. Tighten setscrew onto gear flat spot. DETAIL ➊ BALL-BEARING HUB During initial assembly, there is no need to check gear mesh or diff play. POSITIONS Fitment should not be checked until suspension holders are installed on the bulkheads and the complete assembly is mounted to the chassis.

  • Page 12: Rear Transmission

    LOWER CENTER UPPER 902306 SH M3x6 Steel covers INITIAL SETTING INITIAL SETTING Steel covers XRAY BALL-BEARINGS Use HUDY Ball-Bearing Grease #106220 - STANDARD #930816 8x16x5 GREASE STEEL INCLUDED 930816 #106221 - BLUE #930817 8x16x5 OIL STEEL OPTION BB 8x16x5 #106222 - RED...
  • Page 13 2. REAR TRANSMISSION ➌ STEP DETAIL ➌ NOTE 901504 ORIENTATION SB M5x4 ➋ ➊ Push joint against gear to remove gap. Tighten setscrew onto gear flat spot. DETAIL BALL-BEARING HUB During initial assembly, there is no need to check gear mesh or diff play. Fitment should not be checked until POSITIONS suspension holders are installed on the bulkheads and the complete assembly is mounted to the chassis.

  • Page 14: Rear Suspension

    3. REAR SUSPENSION FLAT - REAR SUSPENSION ARMS #353115 MEDIUM OPTION #353116 HARD INCLUDED #353116-XH X-HARD OPTION 901305 #353116-G GRAPHITE OPTION 903308 LSM - REAR SUSPENSION ARMS #353124-H HARD (R) OPTION #353125-H HARD (L) OPTION 352009 #353124-G GRAPHITE (R) OPTION #353125-G GRAPHITE (L) OPTION 353424 901303...
  • Page 15 Outer position = 1mm or 1° from center. The XRAY rear alu lower suspension holders provide even greater range of adjustment for the rear suspension. Using different combinations of eccentric bushings, fine adjustment of rear anti-squat, rear toe-in, rear roll center, and rear track-width can be obtained. For more information about the influence of rear anti-squat, rear toe-in, rear roll center and rear track width on car handling, please refer to HUDY Off- Road Set-up Book (#209099).
  • Page 16 3. REAR SUSPENSION Install the pivot balls with Professional Multi-Tool (HUDY #183011). DETAIL 1.5mm 901312 SB M3x12 901303 SB M3x3 STEP DETAIL ➍ 901305 SB M3x5 DETAIL 3x3mm ➌ 902318 SH M3x18 3x18mm 903308 SFH M3x8 ➋ ➊ SET-UP 3x5mm BOOK 3x8mm ANTI-ROLL BAR...
  • Page 17 #353354-H HARD INCLUDED #353354-G GRAPHITE OPTION #350908 ALU-SET OPTION #355215 CVD ADJUSTABLE DRIVE #350908 AXLE - HUDY SPRING XRAY XB8 ALU REAR UPRIGHTS - SET STEEL™ 353394 (INCLUDED) 353366 353396 - 2 Dots (OPTION) 931320 XRAY BALL-BEARINGS 903308 353394 #930816 8x16x5 GREASE STEEL...
  • Page 18 4. REAR SUSPENSION 93mm SHORT CVD DRIVE SHAFT To tighten the setscrew you can also use the HUDY 17mm Wheel ➌ 901504 Nut Tool #107570. SB M5x4 ➋ NOTE ORIENTATION 2.5x13mm Follow the TECH TIP on page 5 for drive shaft pin servicing. 13x19x4mm ➊...
  • Page 19 4. REAR SUSPENSION INITIAL SETTING 353354-H NOTE SHIM 3x9x7 ORIENTATION DETAIL 3x18mm 3x30mm 902318 SH M3x18 902330 SH M3x30 960030 INITIAL SETTING N M3 3x12mm 903312 SFH M3x12 3x14mm 902314 SH M3x14 908318 3x18mm SCH M3x18 960030 N M3...

  • Page 20: Front Suspension

    5. FRONT SUSPENSION FRONT LOWER SUSP. ARMS #352120 SOFT OPTION #352120-M MEDIUM INCLUDED #352120-G GRAPHITE OPTION 903416 #902407 352314 HEX SCREW SH M4x7 WITH HEX FROM BOTTOM (4) 352341 #902409 HEX SCREW SH M4x10 WITH HEX FROM BOTTOM (4) 901408 357212 353371 352314...
  • Page 21 =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 above describe the changes to kick-up and front track width when using the 0 and 1mm/1deg bushings, fine adjustment of front kick-up, roll center, and front track-width offset bushings.
  • Page 22 5. FRONT SUSPENSION 1.5mm 901312 SB M3x12 Install the pivot balls with Professional Multi-Tool (HUDY #183011). STEP DETAIL ➍ 1.5~2.5mm 901303 SB M3x3 901305 SB M3x5 DETAIL 3x3mm ➍ 902318 ➋ SH M3x18 3x18mm 903308 ➌ SFH M3x8 ➊ 3x5mm 3x8mm DETAIL Step...
  • Page 23 #352135-M MEDIUM INCLUDED STEEL SILVER 940816 #352135-G GRAPHITE OPTION BAG 00.9 355251 901504 OFFSET WHEEL AXLES XRAY BALL-BEARINGS #355250 0mm OPTION #930816 8x16x5 GREASE STEEL OPTION FRONT ARM WINGS #355251 +1mm INCLUDED #940816 8x16x5 GREASE RUBBER INCLUDED #352194 LEXAN® OPTION...
  • Page 24 6. FRONT SUSPENSION pivot ball BLACK color DETAIL STEEL pivot ball SILVER color PIVOT BALLS MUST MOVE FREELY #357253 Brass Adjusting Nut M15x1 During initial assembly, tighten each hex nut until the Tighten hex nuts using pivot ball starts to bind, then loosen slightly. Verify that HUDY tool #107581.

  • Page 25: Front & Rear Assembly

    COMPOSITE WING HOLDER BRACE WITH REAR BODY POST 960040 NUT M4 (10) 902308 HEX SCREW SH M3x8 (10) 351119 XB8E ALU CHASSIS - SWISS 7075 T6 (3MM) - SHORT 902335 HEX SCREW SH M3x35 (10) #293084 PRECISION BALANCING CHASSIS WEIGHTS 10G (4) 903308...
  • Page 26 6. FRONT & REAR ASSEMBLY Push the top of the holder together with fingers to insert the brace with body post. 960030 N M3 3x35mm NOTE 902335 Overtightening will deform the composite wing holder, SH M3x35 and will not allow you to mount the wing as per the instructions on page 44 step 2.
  • Page 27 7. STEERING #352658 351301 BALL STUD 6.8mm WITH BACKSTOP L=6mm - M3x8 (2) 903312 903310 903312 903308 902312 351350 940610 352084 BAG 00.9 902310 352508 960030 908312 352516 960040 352576 903412 352314 352516 902310 908312 357222 352582 352381 352054 960030 352314 352666 352381...
  • Page 28 7. STEERING LARGER diameter on TOP NOTE SPRING ORIENTATION 970121 DETAIL O 12.1x1.6 SMALLER diameter on BOTTOM INITIAL PRELOAD SETTING DETAIL SET-UP BOOK SERVO SAVER HUDY Tool Allen 3.0mm 902308 SH M3x8 NOTE ORIENTATION For servicing use Bearing Oil (HUDY #106230) 903410 SFH M4x10 DETAIL...
  • Page 29 7. STEERING 902310 SH M3x10 All possible mounting alternatives of eccentric bushings. 3x8mm 903308 SFH M3x8 3x10mm DETAIL 1º 0.5º SET-UP INITIAL SETTING NOTE ORIENTATION BOOK ROLL CENTER 3x12mm 3x12mm 3x10mm 3x12mm 902312 SH M3x12 USE ONLY HOLE 903310 SFH M3x10 NOTE ORIENTATION 903312...
  • Page 30 7. STEERING 1+1mm 908312 SCH M3x12 XRAY logo towards the front. 3x12mm INITIAL SETTING 1º 0.5º All possible mounting alternatives of eccentric bushings. UPPER CLIP Behind arm CASTER LOWER SHIM (Behind arm) UPPER CLIP (Behind arm) 21º 22.5º 24º SET-UP 25.5º...
  • Page 31 HEX SCREW SFH M4x12 (10) 354056 GRAPHITE CENTER DIFF MOUNTING PLATE 908312 HEX SCREW SOCKET HEAD CAP M3x12 (10) 355712~18 XRAY 12~18T PINION GEAR (OPTION) 908314 HEX SCREW SOCKET HEAD CAP M3x14 (10) 908412 HEX SCREW SOCKET HEAD CAP M4x12 (10)
  • Page 32 COMPOSITE CHASSIS SIDE GUARD L+R - SOFT #351160 CARBON FIBER CHASSIS SIDE GUARD L+R NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION 3x30mm 3x8mm NOTE ORIENTATION 902330 903308 SH M3x30 SFH M3x8 XRAY PINION GEAR (MODUL 1) DETAIL #355712 OPTION #355713 OPTION #355714 OPTION #355715 OPTION #355716 OPTION...
  • Page 33 8. CENTER DIFF & BRAKE 903412 SFH M4x12 NOTE ORIENTATION All screws 4x12mm Adjust gear mesh so there is minimal play between the gears. Motor TOO TIGHT gear mesh will put excessive strain on all parts and damage the parts. (NOT INCLUDED) TOO LOOSE gear mesh may result in stripped gears.
  • Page 34 HEX SCREW SH M3x8 (10) 356109 XB8E/GTXE/XT8E SADDLE PACK GRAPHITE SERVO HOLDER 902325 HEX SCREW SH M3x25 (10) 356153 XB8E/GTXE/XT8E BATTERY BOX FOR STANDARD & SHORT BATTERY PACK (2) 903310 HEX SCREW SFH M3x10 (10) 10.2 356154 COMPOSITE SPEEDO PLATE...
  • Page 35 10. RADIO CASE Servo Screw (NOT INCLUDED) 3x12mm 902312 3x12mm SH M3x12 961032 S 3.2 3x8mm 902308 SH M3x8 3x14mm 902314 SH M3x14 903412 SFH M4x12 960030 N M3 3x12mm...
  • Page 36 10. RADIO CASE NOTE ORIENTATION 903310 SFH M3x10 3x10mm Speed Controller (NOT INCLUDED) Receiver (NOT INCLUDED) Double-sided Tape (HUDY #107875)
  • Page 37 10. RADIO CASE ALTERNATIVE 1 Standard Battery pack CONFIGURATION FOR STANDARD BATTERY PACK (NOT INCLUDED) (INITIAL SETTING) 902325 SH M3x25 STANDARD BALANCE 903410 SFH M4x10 960040 N M4 To ensure correct functioning of the battery holder, DO NOT overtighten the screw; the holder must be able to move. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1 turn = 0.5mm ORIENTATION FOR...
  • Page 38 SILICONE O-RING 3.5x2 (10) 358084-S SHOCK RUBBER MEMBRANE BOTTOM RIBBED - SOFT (4) 358087-S SHOCK RUBBER MEMBRANE CELL - SOFT (4) 358316 XRAY FRONT SPRING 69mm - 4 DOTS (2) 358124 ALU FRONT SHOCK BODY - HARD COATED - V2 (2) 358343...
  • Page 39 1 1. SHOCK ABSORBERS Install the piston with Professional Multi 8 holes 8 holes Tool (HUDY #183011). ø1.2mm pistons ø1.3mm pistons 358040 (INITIAL SETTING) (INITIAL SETTING) S 2.5x6x0.5 DETAIL SHORT rod LONG rod 960026 NOTE ORIENTATION N M2.5 11.1 FRONT REAR #175035 Socket 5.0mm HUDY EXCLUSIVE Limited Edition...
  • Page 40 1 1. SHOCK ABSORBERS FRONT SHOCKS DETAIL REAR SHOCKS Professional Multi-Tool (HUDY #183011). 1 mm DETAIL CELL MEMBRANE Follow the steps below to set the shock rebound to the default setting of 0%. SHOCK TYPE: for LOW GRIP SHOCK CAP SHOCK CAP Oil level after filling 908203...
  • Page 41 1 1. SHOCK ABSORBERS EMULSION for DEFAULT STANDARD Follow the steps below to set the shock rebound to the default setting of 0%. SHOCK TYPE: Oil level after filling SHOCK CAP CORRECT FILING 100% TIGHTEN FULLY 970160 O 16x2 INCORRECT FILLING O-ring FRONT (SHORT)

  • Page 42: Final Assembly

    STEEL M4/M3 UPPER SHOCK MOUNT STAND OFF WITH HEX (2) 353517-K WICKERBILL REAR WING - BLACK 359400 BODY CLIP (10) 359713 XRAY XB8 / XB8E "EAZY" BODY 902256 HEX SCREW SH M2.5x6 (10) 902318 HEX SCREW SH M3x18 (10) 902319...
  • Page 43 12. FINAL ASSEMBLY FRONT SHOCKS (SHORT) SHORTER M4 LONGER M3 NOTE ORIENTATION NUT M4 902318 902319 SH M3x18 SH M3x18 LEFT thread 960030 STANDARD N M3 M3x18 screw Shock cap 960040 NOTE ORIENTATION N M4 3x18mm On the front right arm use the SILVER M3x18 screw - this screw has...
  • Page 44 HUDY 17mm Wheel Nut Tool #107570. HUDY REAR WING SHIM #293561 SILVER OPTION WHEEL NUTS #293561-O ORANGE OPTION #355261 OPEN RIBBED INCLUDED XRAY STARBURST WHEELS #293561-K BLACK OPTION #293560 COVERED RIBBED OPTION #359808 Pink OPTION #355265 COVERED RIBBED OPTION #353561 SILVER OPTION...

  • Page 45: Diff Maintenance

    If more than 104-105mm front droop is used, certain set-up configurations may result in the upper arm contacting the steering bellcranks. This will have limited impact on handling, but material can be removed from the bottom of the upper arm to avoid contact with the steering assembly if using additional droop.
  • Page 46 DIFF MAINTENANCE INSTALLING THE DIFFERENTIAL WHEN CAR IS ASSEMBLED NOTE ORIENTATION & EXTREMELY IMPORTANT HUB MUST BE INSERTED IN GROOVE AND PROPERLY PRESSED INTO BULKHEAD. Check that left and right Diff Height Inserts are installed in the same orientation. RE-INSTALL HARDWARE "CLICK"...
  • Page 47 FRONT C-HUB SUSPENSION #350910 FRONT C-HUB SUSPENSION - SET 902318 352160 352583 901303 352150 903308 303128-K 352287 352625 902325 960030 352150 353170 960030 901408 352652 352180 903308 352277 352121-H 352378 902412 357230 352293 902305 352170 902316 352245 ECCENTRIC BUSHINGS #352170 0° - STEEL INCLUDED 352293 #352174 1°...
  • Page 48 FRONT C-HUB SUSPENSION NOTE ORIENTATION 3x8mm Graphite Grease (HUDY #106210) 13x19x4 941318 940816 BB 13x19x4 BB 8x16x5 To tighten the setscrew you can also use the HUDY 17mm Wheel 8x16x5 Nut Tool #107570. Use HUDY Ball-Bearing Grease for servicing: #106220 - Standard #106221 - Extra 901504 903308...
  • Page 49 FRONT C-HUB SUSPENSION DETAIL 901303 SB M3x3 17.5mm 903416 SFH M4x16 4x16mm 908312 SCH M3x12 3x12mm INITIAL SETTING 1º 0.5º STEP DETAIL ➍ DETAIL 1.5~2.5mm 901303 901305 SB M3x3 SB M3x5 3x3mm ➍ 902308 SH M3x8 ➌ ➋ 3x18mm ➊ ➎...
  • Page 50 FRONT C-HUB SUSPENSION Install the pivot balls with Professional Multi-Tool (HUDY #183011). 24mm 24mm 303128-K SHIM 3x6x6 3x18mm 902318 SH M3x18 960030 N M3 3x18mm INITIAL SETTING DETAIL INITIAL SETTING 902318 902319 SH M3x18 SH M3x18 LEFT thread STANDARD M3x18 screw 960030 N M3 On the front right arm use the...
  • Page 51 MAINTENANCE SHOCK MAINTENANCE The most important maintenance task for keeping consistent shock performance is refilling and bleeding them correctly. If built correctly, it will NOT be necessary to re-build them often. Replacing warped/hard rubber bladders and o-rings, scarred piston rods, or shaved/split/loose composite upper and lower ball joints are also important. •...

  • Page 52: Set -Up Sheet

    SET -UP SHEET SET-UP VER.01 ©XRAY PIVO T BALL RACE TRACK NAME DATE CARBON UPPER ARM WING TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE TRACK NONE LEXAN LAPS FINAL POSITION BEST LAPTIME RACE LENGTH CARBON /sec /min TRACKS SIZE OPEN MEDIUM TIGHT TRACTION MEDIUM HIGH...
  • Page 53 SET -UP SHEET SET-UP VER.01 ©XRAY C-HUB FRONT RACE TRACK NAME DATE TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE TRACK LAPS FINAL POSITION BEST LAPTIME RACE LENGTH /sec /min TRACKS SIZE OPEN MEDIUM TIGHT TRACTION MEDIUM HIGH SURFACE SMOOTH MEDIUM BUMPY -10 -11 -12 -13...
  • Page 54 All the tools & accessories shown are suitable for XB8 and/or XB8E 199310 108701 108702 108703 108202 108704 199911 108705 107855 108212 or 108760 109880 104005 108870 107030 107704 108190 293111 108801 293113 107701 181110 106245 107717 293560 107865 or 107866...
  • Page 55 #112045 Limited Edition - Allen Wrench # 2.0mm #181050 HUDY Spring Steel Turnbuckle Wrench 5 mm #293540 Air Filter Foam & Oil (10) - XRAY XB8 Low Profile Style #112071 Power Tool Tip Allen 2.0 x 90 mm #181090 HUDY Special Tool For Turnbuckles & Nuts #293560 HUDY Alu Wheel Nut with Cover - Ribbed (2) #112545 Limited Edition - Allen Wrench # 2.5mm...
  • Page 56 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 /TeamXrayRC /XrayRacing /XrayRacing...

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