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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STYLE A - indicates parts that are included in the bag marked for the section. 371213 VIDEO TECH TIP the code to be directed to an ▶ XRAY offers wide range of OPTIONAL TUNING PARTS online video that explains 371122 STYLE B - indicates parts that are included in the box.
STEEL SHIM 0.6mm - GOLD (2) 970050 O-RING 5x1 (10) 372297 ALU SHIM 4x6x1.0mm (10) FRONT SUSPENSION 372320 COMPOSITE ARM BUSHING (4) 371122 X12 ALU 1-PIECE CHASSIS 2.0MM - SWISS 7075 T6 372650 BALL END 4.2mm WITH 6mm THREAD (2)
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1. FRONT SUSPENSION 970050 NOTE O 5x1 ORIENTATION ASSEMBLED CUTAWAY VIEW VIEW Install the balls with Professional Multi Tool. (HUDY #183011) NOTE ORIENTATION #371123 CARBON 1-PIECE CHASSIS 303123 NOTE SHIM 3x6x2 ORIENTATION 903308 SFH M3x8 The optional carbon chassis is recommended for low- to medium traction outdoor asphalt tracks, and for very low traction carpet tracks.
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1. FRONT SUSPENSION FRONT SUSPENSION FLEX SETTING 902255 SOFT MEDIUM STIFF SH M2.5x5 2.5x5mm 2.5x5mm (NO BRACE) (1 BRACE) (2 BRACES) 2.5x5mm 2.5x5mm 2.5x5mm 2.5x5mm 2.5x5mm 2.5x5mm (NOT INCLUDED) #372094 2.5x5mm 2.5x5mm 2.5x5mm 2.5x5mm 2.5x5mm 2.5x5mm 2.5x8mm 902258 2.5x8mm 2.5x5mm 2.5x5mm SH M2.5x8 (NOT INCLUDED)
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1. FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLED VIEW 960032 N M3 NOTE ORIENTATION DOTS must be oriented towards OUTSIDE. NOTE ORIENTATION DOTS must be oriented towards OUTSIDE. 1.0º 1.0º BLACK Nut M3 VIEW 3 DOTS 3 DOTS INCLUDED INCLUDED CAMBER ADJUSTMENT INCREASING THE CAMBER ANGLE Optional kingpins are available to adjust camber if needed.
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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 3x8mm NOTE SPECIFIC ORDER ➋ 901308 SB M3x8 3.5mm = 0º NOTE ORIENTATION Use the same press method for all similar ➊ parts in the instruction manual. Place the composite nut on a hard, flat surface. Make sure to have the correct orientation for both parts.
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2. REAR SUSPENSION BLACK Nut M3 903325 SFH M3x25 3x25mm 3x25mm 960032 N M3 303122 NOTE ORIENTATION SHIM 3x6x1 903306 INITIAL SETTING SFH M3x6 1.0mm 1.0mm 1.0mm 1.0mm NOTE ORIENTATION VIDEO TECH TIP ▶ ROLL-CENTER INITIAL SETTING: Use 1mm shim 3x6mm 3x6mm NOTE:...
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2. REAR SUSPENSION PIVOT MOUNTING ALTERNATIVE REARWARD: MIDDLE: INITIAL SETTING FORWARD: Pivot mounted in rear chassis holes with no ball stud shims. Pivot mounted in middle chassis holes with a ball stud Pivot mounted in forward chassis holes with ball stud Improved rotation from shorter rear pod geometry.
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2. REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLED 903255 2.5x5mm 2.5x5mm VIEW SFH M2.5x5 2.5x5mm 2.5x5mm ASSEMBLED VIEW Tighten the screws enough to remove excess play, while POD LINKAGE POSITION 303123 ensuring that the pod plate can move freely. SHIM 3x6x2 OUTER POSITION INITIAL SETTING INITIAL SETTING Ensure free, smooth movement.
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2. REAR SUSPENSION REAR RIDE HEIGHT & DROOP SETTING REAR RIDE HEIGHT & DROOP SETTING The rear ride height and rear droop settings are directly related to each other, making it important to use the correct The rear ride height and rear droop settings are directly related to each other, making it important to use the correct “Click”...
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2. REAR SUSPENSION 3x6mm 3x6mm 303120 IMPORTANT SHIM 3x6x0.5 For BATTERY BACKSTOP position see PAGE 30. 0.5mm 0.5mm 902306 SH M3x6 IMPORTANT For BATTERY BACKSTOP ADJUSTMENT and BATTERY POSITION, see PAGE 30. INITIAL SETTING INITIAL SETTING 3x6mm 3x6mm 3x5mm 3x5mm 903305 SFH M3x5 VIDEO TECH TIP...
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2. REAR SUSPENSION HUDY OILS 50ml #106450 5.000cSt #106460 6.000cSt #106470 7.000cSt VIDEO TECH TIP ASSEMBLED VIEW ▶ #106480 8.000cSt Apply oil to the entire #106490 9.000cSt COMPOSITE side tube INCLUDED #106510 10.000cSt #106492 11.000cSt 10.000 cSt SIDE TUBES #106512 12.000cSt #106515 15.000cSt...
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Replace the bearings as soon as they get a “gritty” feeling to prevent inefficiency and rear axle bearing blowouts. Make sure to use only original XRAY ball-bearings which all have specific tolerances, axial and radial play and are all individually selected. Using any 3rd party ball-...
COMPOSITE BALL JOINT 4.2mm (4) 901303 HEX SCREW SB M3x3 (10) 378030-K ALU SHOCK BODY CAP - LOWER - BLACK 965015 E-CLIP 1.5 (10) 378102 X12 CENTER DAMPENER SET 970050 O-RING 5x1 (10) 378111 COMPOSITE CENTER DAMPENER PARTS 971022 SILICONE O-RING 2x2 (10)
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4. SHOCK ABSORBER NOTE ORIENTATION S H O 971022 O 2x2 NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION L O N SHOCK OIL SHOCK OIL DEFAULT SHOCK SETTING FOR SHOCK ABSORBER Follow the steps below to set the shock. 970050 971022 O 5x1 O 2x2 SHOCK OIL SHOCK OIL...
PIN 2x10 (10) ▶ 375390 ALU HEX SCREW M3x8 FOR REAR WHEELS (6) 376135 CARBON MIDDLE BATTERY BACKSTOP 378102 X12 CENTER DAMPENER SET 376263 ALU SERVO MOUNT - BLACK (2) 376291 COMPOSITE M3 SNAP LOCK BUSHING (8) 371223 X12 RUBBER BUMPER 3D 376335 CARBON SIDE BRACE FOR 1-PIECE CHASSIS 1.6mm (2)
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5. FINAL ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLED VIEW 903255 SFH M2.5x5 2.5x5mm 2.5x5mm STEP: Install the Carbon Braces. 303127 STEP: Tighten screws. SHIM 3x6x4 ASSEMBLED VIEW 3x8mm 3x8mm 902255 SH M2.5x5 #376335-L DO NOT use DO NOT use CARBON SIDE BRACE 1.0mm (2) for INITIAL for INITIAL SETTING...
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5. FINAL ASSEMBLY UPRAV 903306 SFH M3x6 4.9mm BALL 4.9mm BALL 4mm THREAD 4mm THREAD NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION 3x6mm 3x6mm SHOCK ANGLE & POSITION MORE SHOCK ANGLE LESS SHOCK ANGLE More shim in rear. More shim in front, less shim in rear. Makes the damping more progressive and increases on-power steering.
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5. FINAL ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLED VIEW ASSEMBLED VIEW F = 25T H = 24T K = 23T Use the adapter that matches the steering servo. 4.2mm Ball 4.2mm Ball THREAD THREAD #293350 #293351 HUDY ALU FIXED SERVO SAVER HUDY ALU ADJ. SERVO SAVER Note the orientation of servo saver when servo is in neutral.
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5. FINAL ASSEMBLY THREAD THREAD 26.8mm 26.8mm STEERING LINKS FOR OUTSIDE HOLES ON STEERING BLOCKS INITIAL SETTING STEERING STEERING BLOCK BLOCK 23.6mm 23.6mm STEERING LINKS FOR INNER HOLES ON STEERING BLOCKS NOTE ORIENTATION...
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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 for MICRO SERVO ALTERNATIVE for MICRO AND STANDARD SERVO Wheelbase: LONG...
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5. FINAL ASSEMBLY 303126-K SHIM 3x6x5 902312 SH M3x12 980210 P 2x10 3x12mm 3x12mm 903308 ASSEMBLED VIEW SFH M3x8 980210 P 2x10 3x8mm 3x8mm ALU PINION GEARS 64P #294156 56T OPTION #305968 18T OPTION #294137 37T OPTION #305969 19T OPTION #294138 38T OPTION #294157 57T OPTION Motor...
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5. FINAL ASSEMBLY 902308 SH M3x8 3x8mm GEAR MESH Adjust the gear mesh so there is appropriate space between the spur gear and pinion teeth. There should be a very small amount of freeplay. VIDEO TECH TIP ▶ Receiver Speed Controller (NOT INCLUDED) (NOT INCLUDED) ELECTRONICS...
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5. FINAL ASSEMBLY BATTERY BACKSTOP The adjustable battery backstop system secures the battery in 903260 SFH M2.5x10 the car in a tweak-free, non-fixed manner to help improve traction and makes it more stable and easier to drive. It is very important that battery has a very small amount of play Battery Pack 960025 in all directions so it does NOT tweak the car, but the play cannot...
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5. FINAL ASSEMBLY 372290 SHIM 3.2x4.8x0.5 Rear Wheels & Tires (NOT INCLUDED) 375390 ALU SCH M3x8 951851 BB 1/8“x5/16“x9/64“ 3x8mm 3x8mm 960031 Front Wheels & Tires ALU N M3 (NOT INCLUDED) GENTLY TIGHTEN INITIAL SETTING 0.5mm the wheel nuts so the wheel turns freely, but without excessive axial play.
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