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 X4F '25 E DITION...
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Fax: (214) 744-2401 excellent care 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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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 3.0mm (#113045 - HUDY EXCLUSIVE Limited Edition) Ball Allen 3.0mm (#133045 - HUDY EXCLUSIVE Limited Edition) Pocket Hobby Knife (HUDY #188981) Socket 5.5mm (#175535 - HUDY EXCLUSIVE Limited Edition) Special Tool for Turnbuckles &...
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BUILD TIPS & NOTES XRAY offers wide range of OPTIONAL tuning parts Alexander Hagberg (Factory Driver) SAMPLE OF OPTIONAL PARTS which are listed in a table like this. Please refer to When a QR CODE is found in the instruction manual, scan the code to be...
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1. GEAR DIFFERENTIAL If the diff is NOT turning freely NOTE after assembly, use thin sand ORIENTATION paper to lightly polish the surface. STEP DETAIL ➍ ➊ Use tweezers to 964050 S 5x15x0.3 insert pin. ➍ CUTAWAY VIEW 972050 O 5x2 ➋...
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1. GEAR DIFFERENTIAL 1. GEAR DIFFERENTIAL 971240 After disassembling the gear diff, the large O-ring may have an O 24x0.7 increased size and may be more difficult to re-install. We recommend either inserting the old O-ring carefully in the diff cover, or installing a new O-ring if the old one cannot be made to fit properly.
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2. FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION 303260 303250 303260 302183-M 302183-H (OPTION) 302182-M 303261 302433 302182-H (OPTION) 303118-K 901308 901408 303250 303261 301021 303182-M 303183-M 303182-H (OPTION) 303183-H (OPTION) 303119-K 901308 302433 903308 903308 #302121 FRONT LOWER ARMS FRONT ROLL-CENTER SPACER (2) #302183-M LEFT MEDIUM INCLUDED...
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2. FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION SUSPENSION ARMS NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION Install the pivot balls with Professional Multi Tool (HUDY #183011). Remove the pins. Press straight 6.5mm THREAD PRESS POSITION To make sure that the pivot ball is pressed into the arm correctly, remove the pins from the HUDY Multi Tool and use the exact press position like shown on the picture.
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2. FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION SUSPENSION ARMS Install the pivot balls with Professional Multi Tool (HUDY #183011). 901308 SB M3x8 4x8mm 901408 SB M4x8 3x8mm 3x8mm Make sure to NOT OVERTIGHTEN LEFT = RIGHT 2.5mm 4.0mm Make sure to NOT OVERTIGHTEN DETAIL #302121 FRONT ROLL-CENTER SPACER (2)
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3. CENTRAL TRANSMISSION NOTE Milled Out Area inside ORIENTATION 303126-K SHIM 3x6x5 3x5mm 902305 SH M3x5 DETAIL 903305 SFH M3x5 ASSEMBLY VIEW 8mm THREAD VIDEO TECH TIP ▶ 3x5mm BUILDING THE 3x5mm BULKHEADS ASSEMBLY Tighten gently. VIEW 3x5mm DO NOT tighten these screws fully yet. They will be tighten fully in page 14 step 2. GEAR DIFF GEAR DIFF DETAIL...
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3. CENTRAL TRANSMISSION IMPORTANT NOTE ORIENTATION FOR ALL PARTS All 4 bushings at one end of the car must be installed in the same orientation. 902308 SH M3x8 ASSEMBLY VIEW Use 1 DOT alu caster bushings in REAR graphite upper clamp. ASSEMBLY VIEW Use 3 DOTS alu caster bushings in...
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BB 4x7x2.5 BEARING OIL 970050 NOTE (HUDY #106230) NOTE O 5x1 ORIENTATION ORIENTATION When using XRAY spur gears or #966081 DETAIL aftermarket spur gears without an offset, use OFFSET NOTE CH-CLIP 8 (10) CUTAWAY VIEW 3x5x1mm shims (#303141 NOT included)
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3. CENTRAL TRANSMISSION 903306 SFH M3x6 962042 S 4x6x0.1 0.1mm NOTE ORIENTATION VIDEO TECH TIP ▶ BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT 3x6mm 903305 SFH M3x5 3x5mm Use the two rear screws to attach the motor mount. (INITIAL SETTING) MOTOR MOUNT FLEX ADJUSTMENT MEDIUM STIFF SOFT...
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3. CENTRAL TRANSMISSION NOTE ORIENTATION DETAIL 303121-K #303768 CHANNEL SHIM 3x6x0.5 ALU CHASSIS T-BRACE - 7075 T6 #303767 0.5mm 0.5mm BRASS CHASSIS T-BRACE - 8g SHIM SHIM 903305 Use only for STIFF SFH M3x5 setting 0.5mm 0.5mm 903306 SFH M3x6 Use only for STIFF setting 3x6mm 3x5mm...
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3. CENTRAL TRANSMISSION SHOCK HOLDERS 901302 SB M3x2.5 STEP In order NOT to damage the thread make Check for free 981208 sure to insert the set screw slowly and movement. P 2x8 under the CORRECT ANGLE AS SHOWN. ASSEMBLY VIEW ALTERNATIVE 1.
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3. CENTRAL TRANSMISSION SHOCK HOLDERS 901302 SB M3x2.5 901313 DO NOT overtighten. SB M3x12 ASSEMBLY VIEW The screw presses against the notch. FRONT SHOCK HOLDERS FLEX ADJUSTMENT The brace provides chassis flex adjustment possibilities depending on which screws are connected. 303142-K SHIM 3x5x0.5 FLEX ALTERNATIVE 1.
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4. STEERING #302612-O STEERING LINKS SERVO LINK ALU ADJ. TURNBUCKLE M3 L/R Adjust servo link to fit your servo. 39mm ORANGE - SWISS 7075 T6 (2) NOTE ORIENTATION Round ball joint on the long side. THREAD THREAD THREAD #302610 THREAD ADJ.
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4. STEERING SERVO SAVER 303125-K Shiny side SHIM 3x6x3 Shiny side 4.9mm BALL 4.9mm BALL 6mm THREAD 6mm THREAD Use the adapter that matches the steering servo. F = 25T H = 24T K = 23T INITIAL SETTING #990006 HUDY TITANIUM BALL STUD D=4.9 / L=6 / S=3.5 / 2mm HEX (2) ALU SERVO HORNS - OFFSET...
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4. STEERING #301085 GRAPHITE UPPER DECK - 2.0mm 301158 SCREW 3x5.5 Optional one piece top deck increases chassis flex. Suggested for low traction conditions, it may remove some 902305 initial steering but generates more overall traction. 3x5mm SH M3x5 3x5.5mm 3x5.5mm 3x5mm VIDEO TECH TIP...
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5. FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION FRONT TRANSMISSION - ECS DRIVE SHAFT 305395 P 2x8.4 ASSEMBLY Insert the clip into the groove on the axle. The clip should fit VIEW smoothly without extra force and should NOT require pliers. 968037 Make sure the clip will rotate after installation. 3.7mm C 3.7 968071...
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5. FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION REAR TRANSMISSION 940611 BB 6x10x3 3.7mm Insert the clip into the groove on the axle. The clip should fit smoothly without extra force and should NOT require pliers. Make sure the clip will rotate after installation. 962061 S 6x7.5x1 Left UPRIGHT = Right UPRIGHT...
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5. FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION FRONT TRANSMISSION Use Steel 58mm BB ECS Drive Shafts in FRONT. 940611 OFFSET WHEEL SHIMS BB 6x10x3 Left UPRIGHT = Right UPRIGHT #305380 0.75mm OPTION #305382 0.5mm OPTION #305381 1.0mm OPTION 962061 To adjust the width of the car, optional wheel S 6x7.5x1 shims can be quickly added or removed.
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5. FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION REAR FRONT Push inside Push inside Tighten Tighten Apply Graphite Grease Apply Graphite Grease #302640-T ADJUST. CAMBER SCREW 14mm M4 L/R - TITANIUM (2) 31mm 29.5mm REAR FRONT NOTE ORIENTATION VIDEO TECH TIP ▶ NOTE ORIENTATION Shiny side 24.2mm 26.3mm...
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▶ D=4.9 / L=8 / S=3.5 / 2mm HEX (2) UPPER ARMS CFF™ The new X4F'25 graphite upper clamp has 0.5mm lower roll-center #302134-XS EXTRA SOFT FR-RL OPTION ROLL-CENTER mounting compared to the X4F'24. To duplicate previous roll-center #302144-XS EXTRA SOFT FL-RR OPTION characteristics on rear upper clamp, use 0.5mm more shims.
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ORIENTATION VIDEO TECH TIP ▶ The X4F'25 rear bulkheads have ARS link mounting position 1.5mm higher for improved rotation compare to X4F'24. To duplicate previous ARS characteristics, use 1.5mm more shims on the hubs ARS mounting point. X4F'25: 5mm Hub Shim = X4F'24: 3.5mm Hub Shim.
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5. FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION Install the pivot balls with Professional Multi Tool (HUDY #183011). ASSEMBLY REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR VIEW IMPORTANT: DO NOT overtighten. VIEW REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR 901302 CENTER SB M3x2.5 VIEW DETAIL Set the bar into the CENTER, remove the play in the bushings, and tighten the set-screws fully.
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5. FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR ASSEMBLY VIEW IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten. VIEW FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR CENTER VIEW DETAIL 901302 SB M3x2.5 3x2.5mm Set the bar into the CENTER, remove the play in the bushings, and tighten the set-screws fully. FRONT ANTI-ROLL BARS #302831 1.1mm OPTION...
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6. SHOCK ABSORBERS #104002 XRAY SPRINGS HUDY AIR VAC – VACUUM PUMP - ON-ROAD #308164 C = 2.4-2.7 OPTION 308355-K #308165 C = 2.5-2.8 INCLUDED #308166 C = 2.6-2.9 OPTION 308336 #308175 C = 2.5 OPTION 308083 #308176 C = 2.6...
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6. SHOCK ABSORBERS SHOCK OIL NOTE 972030 ORIENTATION O 3x2 SHOCK OIL SHOCK OIL SHOCK OIL CUTAWAY VIEW DETAIL ➊ ➋ 970131 SHOCK OIL O 13x1.0 Be careful NOT to cross-thread the collar on the shock body. The necessary shock length depends on the downstop setting.
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6. SHOCK ABSORBERS REBOUND ADJUSTMENT For most conditions, 0-25% rebound is recommended. This is the most forgiving and best to absorb bumps. Cornering speed For certain low grip conditions, adding additional is generally the best with this setting. rebound may improve initial reaction and side bite. 0~25% Rebound Direction change will be faster and may feel like the (INITIAL SETTING)
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7. FRONT & REAR ASSEMBLY FRONT BODY MOUNT SET 301205 #301322 0mm INCLUDED 902312 301219 #301323 +1mm OPTION #301324 +2mm OPTION 301237 303140-K 308309-K FRONT ECC. BODY MOUNT SET #301326 0mm OPTION #301327 +1mm OPTION #301328 +2mm OPTION #301210 GRAPHITE UPPER HOLDER - 2.5mm (Alu shim 4x6x2mm - INCLUDED) 981212 301322...
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7. FRONT & REAR ASSEMBLY BODY POST ORIENTATION This new, innovative feature allows the adjustment of body position for all kind of surfaces, traction conditions, touring 903310 SFH M3x10 classes, using only one body. There are THREE different body positions possible; rearward, center, and forward.
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7. FRONT & REAR ASSEMBLY INITIAL SETTING 3x12mm DO NOT use these holes. 902312 SH M3x12 DETAIL INITIAL SETTING #301210 GRAPHITE UPPER HOLDER FOR BUMPER 2.5mm (Alu shim 4x6x2mm - INCLUDED) ALU SHIM 4x6x2mm...
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7. FRONT & REAR ASSEMBLY #301351-O #301351-K 981212 ALU ADJUSTABLE BODY ALU ADJUSTABLE BODY P 2x12 POST STOP (2) POST STOP (2) Very handy, easily externally adjustable body post made from Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum. Allows for adjustment of body height by 3mm without needing to change the position on the body post.
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7. FRONT & REAR ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY #301351-O VIEW ALU ADJUSTABLE BODY POST STOP (2) 902308 SH M3x8 #301351-K 3x10mm ALU ADJUSTABLE BODY POST STOP (2) 3x8mm The graphite body post 902310 Very handy, easily externally adjustable body holder has 6 POSITIONS, SH M3x10 post made from Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum.
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HUDY ALU RC FAN 30mm & 40mm ALU REAR WING SHIM WEIGHTS (on page 42 and 45) ALU FAN MOUNT (on page 43) #353561 SILVER XRAY OPTION #293561 SILVER HUDY OPTION #293561-K BLACK HUDY OPTION #293561-O ORANGE HUDY OPTION 305912~294160 NARROW ALU PINION GEAR 12T~60T (OPTION)
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7. FINAL ASSEMBLY SERVO WIRE The motor mount features a cut-out for the servo wire to pass underneath. (Untight the motor mount screws) SERVO WIRE The motor mount features a cut-out for the servo wire to pass underneath. When installing servo, loosen the motor mount, place the servo wire in the groove, and then tighten the motor mount and top deck.
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7. FINAL ASSEMBLY NOTE: If the antenna tube DOES NOT hold the antenna properly, apply a small drop of the CA Receiver glue to the outside end of the antenna tube while 903308 (NOT INCLUDED) SFH M3x8 inserting it into the holder. Make sure NOT to apply glue to the inside of the antenna tube, or the antenna wire will get permanently stuck.
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7. FINAL ASSEMBLY 902306 SH M3x6 903306 SFH M3x6 903312 SFH M3x12 3x6mm 3x6mm 3x6mm VIDEO TECH TIP ▶ 3x12mm 3x6mm WEIGHT BALANCE LiPo Battery Pack (NOT INCLUDED) VIDEO TECH TIP ▶ BATTERY MOUNTING SYSTEM...
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Standard Height Battery pack Battery pack Battery pack Battery pack Backstop orientation Backstop orientation ALU REAR WING SHIM #353561 SILVER XRAY OPTION #293561 SILVER HUDY OPTION #293561-K BLACK HUDY OPTION 960240 #293561-O ORANGE HUDY OPTION N M4 OFFSET ALU WHEEL SHIMS #305380 0.75mm...
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OPTION BODY STOP SYSTEM The X4F features an adjustable front body upstop system incorporated into the new upper arm to prevent the body shell from bottoming out and hitting the ground during cornering. When the system is set correctly, it allows the body to be run lower without dragging on the ground to improve aerodynamic efficiency. BODY STOP ALTERNATIVE BODY STOP ALTERNATIVE with screw and ball joint...
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