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 X4'25 E DITION...
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However, if you have any difficulties, problems, or questions, please DO NOT hesitate to 91101 Trenčín Irving, TX 75062 contact the XRAY support team at info@teamxray.com. Also, please visit our Web site at Slovakia, EUROPE www.teamxray.com to find the latest updates, set-up information, option parts, and many...
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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 ensure XRAY products at your hobby dealer and give them your support like we do. If the free movement of all parts.
Apply only a bit of CA glue in the countersunk holes. XRAY uses the highest quality USA-made carbon fiber sheets available on the market. The carbon fiber sheets are pressed, and this production technique may result in slight variations in each sheet’s thickness and flatness. The carbon manufacturer cannot and does not guarantee perfect uniformity as it is impossible to ensure each plate’s perfect flatness with such thin material thicknesses.
304902 X4 BB GEAR DIFFERENTIAL - SET 902310 HEX SCREW SH M3x10 (10) 304911 X4 COMPOSITE GEAR DIFF. CASE WITH 38T PULLEY & COVER 903258 HEX SCREW SFH M2.5x8 (10) 304930 COMPOSITE GEAR DIFF BEVEL & SATELLITE GEARS (2+4) 941015...
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1. GEAR DIFFERENTIAL & FRONT SOLID AXLE 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 insert pin. S 5x15x0.3 ➍ CUTAWAY VIEW 2x10mm #188970...
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1. GEAR DIFFERENTIAL & FRONT SOLID AXLE After disassembling the gear diff, the large O-ring may have an 971240 increased size and may be more difficult to re-install. We recommend O 24x0.7 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.
#303183-G LEFT GRAPHITE OPTION #303182-G RIGHT GRAPHITE OPTION 302182-M X4 CFF™ FRONT LOWER ARM - INNER SHOCK POSITION - MEDIUM - RIGHT 303261 X4 PIVOT BALL 6.0mm WITH M3x6.5mm THREAD - HSS™ (2) 302182-H X4 CFF™ FRONT LOWER ARM - INNER SHOCK POSITION - HARD - RIGHT 302183-M X4 CFF™...
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2. FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION SUSPENSION ARMS NOTE Pivot ball with M3x6.5mm ORIENTATION Play 1.5mm shim. NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE When using more than 1mm shim under the hub, use ORIENTATION the #303261 pivot ball with longer 6.5mm thread length to increase durability in serious crashes. Make sure to check for clearance between the pivot ball threads and CVD pin.
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The spacers provide additional protection compared to standard shims but also SFH M3x8 reduce chassis flex. 3x8mm VIDEO TECH TIP ▶ FRONT LOWER ARMS #302183-M LEFT MEDIUM INCLUDED X4 CARBON #302182-M RIGHT MEDIUM ROLL-CENTER #302183-H LEFT HARD INCLUDED X4 ALU #302182-H RIGHT HARD #302183-G LEFT GRAPHITE OPTION...
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ALU COUNTERSUNK SHIM - BLACK (10) 305880 OFFSET SPUR GEAR 110T / 64 301576 X4 ALU UPPER CLAMP - INNER SHOCK POSITION - SWISS 7075 T6 (L+R) 362647 BALL END 4.9mm WITH THREAD 3mm (2) 301973 X4 ALU SHOCK HOLDER FRONT FIXED - SWISS 7075 T6 (2) 901302 HEX SCREW SB M3x2.5 (10)
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3. CENTRAL TRANSMISSION REAR BULKHEADS FRONT BULKHEADS Milled Out Area inside Milled Out Area inside 902305 SH M3x5 3x5mm 903305 SFH M3x5 3x5mm VIDEO TECH TIP ▶ BUILDING THE BULKHEADS 3x5mm #302064-K #302063-K SOLID AXLE ALU ADJ. BALL-BEARING ALU ADJUSTMENT HUB +1MM (2) BALL-BEARING HUB (2) +1 Extra HIGH...
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3. CENTRAL TRANSMISSION NOTE ORIENTATION FOR ALL PARTS 902308 SH M3x8 IMPORTANT All 4 bushings at one end of the car must be installed in the same orientation. VIDEO TECH TIP ▶ 3x8mm Never use alu or titanium screws for the eccentric bushings. CASTER 3x8mm Never use alu or titanium screws...
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4x7x2.5mm 3x4mm 3x4mm NOTE ORIENTATION 970050 NOTE O 5x1 ORIENTATION #966081 When using XRAY spur gears or CH-CLIP 8 (10) aftermarket spur gears without an offset, use INCLUDED IN THE NOTE OFFSET CUTAWAY VIEW 3x5x1mm shims (#303141 NOT included) ORIENTATION...
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X4 BRASS WEIGHT FRONT LEFT FOR MOTOR MOUNT 8g MOTOR MOUNT WEIGHT ADJUSTMENT These optional brass pieces place the extra weight close to the X4 center to minimize the effects on the front-to-rear weight bias. X4 BRASS WEIGHT REAR RIGHT...
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3. CENTRAL TRANSMISSION 903305 SFH M3x5 3x5mm Use only the 2 rearmost screws to attach the motor mount. INITIAL SETTING MOTOR MOUNT FLEX ADJUSTMENT The motor mount is part of the chassis flex adjustment. Adding or removing screws from the mount will 903305 create different flex settings for different tracks and traction levels.
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3. CENTRAL TRANSMISSION #303768 ALU CHASSIS T-BRACE - 7075 T6 NOTE ORIENTATION #303767 303121-K BRASS CHASSIS T-BRACE - 10g SHIM 3x6x0.5 CHANNEL Use only for STIFF Use only for STIFF setting setting 0.5mm 0.5mm 0.5mm 0.5mm SHIM SHIM 903305 0.5mm 0.5mm SFH M3x5 903306...
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3. CENTRAL TRANSMISSION SHOCK HOLDERS CHECK FOR FREE MOVEMENT 901302 CHAMFERED EDGE UPPER ORIENTATION SB M3x2.5 STEP 981208 To avoid cross-threading and damaging P 2x8 the shock holders, make sure to insert the set screw slowly and at the CORRECT 2x8mm ANGLE AS SHOWN.
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3. CENTRAL TRANSMISSION SHOCK HOLDERS 901302 SB M3x2.5 DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN 901313 SB M3x12 3x12mm 3x2.5mm 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 SERVO LINK STEERING LINKS Adjust servo link to fit your servo. NOTE ORIENTATION Round ball joint on the long side. #302612-O ALU ADJ. TURNBUCKLE M3 L/R THREAD 39mm ORANGE - SWISS 7075 T6 (2) THREAD THREAD THREAD #302610 ADJ.
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SFH M3x5 The optional screw removes excessive radial play from the steering. #302571 X4 CARBON STEERING PLATE SET The optional carbon bridge stiffens the steering assembly and improves initial steering response. This option is mainly recommended for medium - to 3x5mm high-traction carpet racing.
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Most XRAY drivers prefer the 19mm length (top row on kit servo saver or high traction conditions. A shorter horn length requires an increased radio EPA to maintain the desired 2nd hole on optional 2-hole alum horn).
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Not using the special shims under Using the special shims under the top-deck screws allows more the top-deck screws eliminates X4 Alu Version Flex flex around the motor mount the top-deck flex. This setting Alu version kit includes the front top deck area.
X4 ALU WHEEL HUB - SPRING CLIP - SWISS 7075 T6 (2) 302663 COMPOSITE BALL JOINT 4.9mm - OPEN - V2 (8) 305359 X4 ALU WHEEL HUB - SPRING CLIP - OFFSET +0.5MM - SWISS 7075 T6 (2) 302666 COMPOSITE BALL JOINT 4.9mm F+R - OPEN (2+2) 305392...
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5. FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION FRONT TRANSMISSION - ECS DRIVE SHAFT REAR TRANSMISSION - CVD DRIVE SHAFT 901302 SB M3x2.5 305392 P 2x10 3.7mm 3.7mm Insert the clip into the groove on the axle. The clip should fit smoothly 305395 without extra force and should NOT require pliers.
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5. FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION REAR TRANSMISSION Use Steel 54mm BB CVD Drive Shafts in rear. 940611 BB 6x10x3 Left UPRIGHT = Right UPRIGHT 962061 S 6x7.5x1 OFFSET WHEEL SHIMS 6x10x3mm #305380 0.75mm OPTION #305382 0.5mm OPTION #305381 1.0mm OPTION To adjust vehicle width, add or remove optional wheel shims.
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OPTION To adjust vehicle width, add or remove optional wheel shims. 6x10x3mm “CLICK” X4’25 includes two different alu wheel hubs in the carbon and alu version to provide the best performance out of the box. CUTAWAY VIEW #305356 ALU WHEEL HUB...
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5. FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION GRAPHITE GREASE 303121-K Apply graphite grease to the bearings SHIM 3x6x0.5 ASSEMBLED VIEW VIDEO TECH TIP ▶ ROLL-CENTER 0.5mm When using more than 1mm shim under the hub, use the #303261 pivot ball with longer 6.5mm thread length to increase durability in serious crashes.
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24.2mm VIEW VIEW CAMBER = 2.0º UPPER ARMS CFF™ UPPER ARMS CFF™ #302144-M MEDIUM FL-RR INCLUDED X4 Alu #302144-XS EXTRA-SOFT FL-RR OPTION #302134-M MEDIUM FR-RL INCLUDED X4 Alu #302134-XS EXTRA-SOFT FR-RL OPTION #302144-S SOFT FL-RR INCLUDED X4 Carbon #302144-C COMPOSITE FL-RR OPTION...
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5. FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION UPPER ARMS CFF ALTERNATIVE Install the pivot balls with Multi Tool. ™ REAR SUSPENSION 303121-K SHIM 3x6x0.5 INITIAL SETTING 303123-K SHIM 3x6x2 0.5mm 0.5mm 0.5mm 0.5mm 8mm Thread 8mm Thread 2.0mm 2.0mm VIDEO TECH TIP ▶...
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5. FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION ALTERNATIVE LINK STYLE UPPER ARMS Replace the standard CFF upper arms. See full description below on when to use. SLOT ORIENTATION THREAD THREAD VIDEO TECH TIP ▶ FL-RR FR-RL FR-RL UPPER LINKS FL-RR ADJUSTMENT Install the ball joints with Multi Tool. LINK STYLE UPPER ARMS The link style upper arms are also included in the kit as an alternative to the CFF arms, offering the freedom of choice to select the one with the preferred handling characteristics and adjustment capabilities.
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5. FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION UPPER ARMS LINKS ALTERNATIVE REAR SUSPENSION FR-RL 303121-K SHIM 3x6x0.5 ASSEMBLED VIEW FL-RR 303123-K SHIM 3x6x2 0.5mm 0.5mm 8mm Thread 8mm Thread 2.0mm HUDY TITANIUM BALL STUD #990008 D=4.9 L=8 S=3.5 OPTION HUDY TITANIUM PIVOT BALL Install the pivot balls with Multi Tool.
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3.5mm less shims on the hub’s ARS mounting point. 3.5mm less shims on the hub’s ARS mounting point. X4’24/25 : 1.5mm Hub Shim = X4’23 5mm Hub Shim X4’24/25 : 1.5mm Hub Shim = X4’23 5mm Hub Shim REAR TOE-GAIN HUDY TITANIUM PIVOT BALL #990101 D=4.9 S=5...
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5. FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLED VIEW VIEW VIEW 901302 CENTER SB M3x2.5 VIEW VIEW 3x2.5mm 3x2.5mm Set the bar into the CENTER, remove the play in the bushings, and tighten the set-screws fully. REAR ANTI-ROLL BARS #303831 1.1mm OPTION #303832 1.2mm INCLUDED #303833 1.3mm OPTION 3x2.5mm...
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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 #302832 1.2mm INCLUDED X4 Carbon #302833 1.3mm INCLUDED X4 Alu SOFTER front anti-roll bar: SOFTER front anti-roll bar:...
6. SHOCK ABSORBERS #104002 or #104003 XRAY SPRINGS HUDY AIR VAC – VACUUM PUMP - ON-ROAD #308164 C = 2.4-2.7 OPTION #308165 C = 2.5-2.8 INCLUDED #308166 C = 2.6-2.9 OPTION #308175 C = 2.5 OPTION 970141 #308176 C = 2.6 INCLUDED #308177 C = 2.7...
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6. SHOCK ABSORBERS NOTE 972030 ORIENTATION O 3x2 SHOCK OIL SHOCK OIL The necessary shock length depends on the downstop setting. When using minimum downstop, increase the shock length. 7~7.5mm INITIAL SETTING INCORRECT #183070 HUDY ALU SHOCK PLIERS Pre-thread the ball joint using an M3 screw. We recommend using HUDY shock pliers when adjusting shock length.
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6. SHOCK ABSORBERS Gently and very slowly push shock membrane to remove excess oil. SHOCK OIL 970141 O 14x1.0 ASSEMBLED VIEW NOTE ORIENTATION Note the orientation of the shock collar. The XLP2 shocks are designed with the spring centered on the shock body and not the spring collar with the threaded portion of the collar towards the top of the shock.
NUT M3 (10) 301336 REAR BODY MOUNT SET 981212 PIN 2x12 (10) 301383 X4 CARBON BODY POST & BODY POST HOLDER - 1pc - 4.0mm 303140-K ALU SHIM 3x5x2.0mm - BLACK (10) 301238 RUBBER BUMPER 3D 902306 HEX SCREW SH M3x6 (10)
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The following settings will duplicate X4/X4’23 shock angles: Upper shock mounting position on shock tower on X4’23 = 4mm shim on X4’24/25. Lower shock mounting position on shock tower on X4’23 = 2mm shim on X4’24/25. INITIAL SETTING 4mm shims - CARPET TRACKS...
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7. FRONT & REAR ASSEMBLY FRONT BODY MOUNT SET #301322 0mm INCLUDED 903308 SFH M3x8 #301323 +1mm OPTION #301324 +2mm OPTION 903310 SFH M3x10 960030 N M3 3x10mm 3x10mm 3x10mm 3x10mm 3x10mm 3x8mm 3x10mm 3x6mm 902306 SH M3x6 NOTE ORIENTATION when inserting the bumper NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION...
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X4/X4’23 shock angles: ASSEMBLED VIEW Upper shock mounting position on shock tower on X4’23 = 4mm shim on X4’24/25. Lower shock mounting position on shock tower on X4’23 = 2mm shim on X4’24/25. 2mm 2mm VIDEO TECH TIP ▶...
HUDY ALU RC FAN 30mm & 40mm #306410 #107870 ALU REAR WING SHIM (on page 43) ALU FAN MOUNT HUDY FIBRE-REINFORCED #353561 SILVER XRAY OPTION TAPE #293561 SILVER HUDY OPTION #293561-O ORANGE HUDY OPTION TUNGSTEN & STAINLESS STEEL #306551 #309861...
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7. FINAL ASSEMBLY 3x6mm 902306 3x6mm SH M3x6 STEERING SYSTEM VIDEO TECH TIP ▶ SERVO MOUNT ASSEMBLY ALTERNATIVES There are 3 alternatives how to mount the servo mount to the chassis and each of them provide different chassis flex and driving characteristics. ALTERNATIVE 1 SERVO MOUNT ASSEMBLY - FORWARD ALTERNATIVE...
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7. FINAL ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT! NOTE: If the antenna tube does NOT hold the When installing the motor, ensure the speed controller antenna properly, apply a small drop of the CA 903308 wire can move freely to avoid chassis tweak and potential glue to the outside end of the antenna tube while SFH M3x8 damage to the speed controller wire.
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2.85 2.92 2.99 3.05 OPTIONAL WEIGHTS #306551 XRAY PURE TUNGSTEN #309852 CHASSIS WEIGHT 12g X4 BRASS WEIGHTS NICKEL COATED FOR MOTOR MOUNT 4g+4g+8g (8g) VIDEO TECH TIP ▶ (4g) (4g) WEIGHT BALANCE To ensure correct functioning of the battery 901305 holder, DO NOT overtighten the screw;...
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7. FINAL ASSEMBLY #107870 LiPo Battery Pack HUDY FIBRE-REINFORCED TAPE (NOT INCLUDED) 903312 SFH M3x12 VIDEO TECH TIP ▶ WEIGHT BALANCE 3x12mm 3x12mm Short LiPo Battery Pack #309861 (NOT INCLUDED) SHORT LIPO BALANCING CHASSIS WEIGHT 40g (2) 903316 SFH M3x16 Chassis features additional holes for the battery mount system for the use of shorty LiPo batteries.
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DO NOT loosen during run. TRACK WIDTH (OFFSET) #293081 #293082 #309862 HUDY PURE TUNGSTEN WEIGHT 5g HUDY PURE TUNGSTEN WEIGHT 10g XRAY STAINLESS STEEL WEIGHT FOR NARROW BATTERY PACK 35g DOWNSTOP & RIDE HEIGHT #326181 #293083 #293085 STAINLESS STEEL BATTERY WEIGHT 35g...
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BODY STOP SYSTEM The X4 features an adjustable front body upstop system incorporated into the 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.
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UPPER ARM LINKS ADJUSTMENT 902304 SH M3x4 #302390 COMPOSITE CASTER GAUGE - 2pcs (INCLUDED) When adjusting the link upper arms, mount the included #302390 Composite Caster Gauges on the uprights. There are two gauges included in the kit, so the front and rear suspension will need to be adjusted separately.
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VIDEO TECH TIP ▶ Utilize the XRAY Composite Caster Gauges (#302390) to fine tune and verify any caster adjustments. Make sure that all ball cups are straight and aligned over the ball studs after making adjustments to ensure free movement of the upper link arms, and prevent binding during suspension movement.
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UPPER ARM LINKS ADJUSTMENT CASTER ADJUSTMENT CASTER ADJUSTMENT CAMBER ADJUSTMENT CAMBER ADJUSTMENT When changing caster, it is necessary to check both caster and Adjustment of caster will directly affect camber and vice-versa. After any camber values each time the upper links are adjusted. adjustment, always check the other values to ensure proper geometry.
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