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Xray NT18T Instruction Manual

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  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    RC model racing cars. This all details carefully. If for some reason you decide the NT18T is not what you wanted or is not a toy; it is a precision car model. This model racing car is not intended for use expected, do not continue any further.
  • Page 3 • Keep the wheels of the model off the ground when checking the operation of the radio IMPORTANT NOTES – GENERAL equipment. • Disconnect the battery pack before storing your model. • This product is not suitable for children under 16 years of age without the direct supervision •...
  • Page 4 • Make sure that chassis screws do not protrude from the chassis. • For the best performance, it is very important that great care is taken to ensure the free Please support your local hobby shop. We at XRAY Model Racing Cars support all local hobby movement of all parts.
  • Page 5 SYMBOLS USED Ensure smooth Apply thread Part bags Assemble left Assemble in Pay attention Pivot ball Apply instant Cut off Assemble as non-binding lock used and right the specified here type used glue shadded many times movement sides the order portion as specified same way...
  • Page 6 1. FRONT DIFFERENTIAL 385062 907270 385002 930025 385035 930020 385002 385095 930407 385002 960025 385531 930812 930610 385002 385531 970040 385062 385002 COMPOSITE ADJUSTABLE BALL DIFFERENTIAL 930020 BALL STEEL 2.4MM (24) 385035 BEVELED DIFF. GEAR FOR BALL DIFF. 930025 BALL-BEARING AXIAL 2.5x5.4x0.8 385062 GEARBOX CASE M18T 930407...
  • Page 7 VERY IMPORTANT ! DIFFERENTIAL BREAK-IN AND ADJUSTMENT: The ball differentials in the NT18T comes pre-built from the factory, but you must still perform a proper break-in on them in order to have them perform properly and give long life. The key is to gradually tighten the ALIGN FLAT diff to break it in properly and obtain the correct tightness.
  • Page 8 CUT OFF NOTE ORIENTATION ASSEMBLED VIEW ASSEMBLED VIEW ORIENTATION ORIENTATION 930610 970040 BB 6x10x3 O 4x1...
  • Page 9 2. REAR DIFFERENTIAL 385062 907270 385002 930025 385035 385002 930020 385095 930407 385531 385002 960025 930812 385002 970040 930610 385062 385654 910253 385601 385002 COMPOSITE ADJUSTABLE BALL DIFFERENTIAL 910253 SCREW PHILLIPS FH M2.5x3 (10) 385035 BEVELED DIFF. GEAR FOR BALL DIFF. 930020 BALL STEEL 2.4MM (24) 385062...
  • Page 10 VERY IMPORTANT ! DIFFERENTIAL BREAK-IN AND ADJUSTMENT: The ball differentials in the NT18T comes pre-built from the factory, but you must still perform a proper break-in on them in order to have them perform properly and give long life. The key is to gradually tighten the ALIGN FLAT diff to break it in properly and obtain the correct tightness.
  • Page 11 NOTE ORIENTATION ORIENTATION ASSEMBLED VIEW CUT OFF ASSEMBLED VIEW 910253 970040 930610 M2.5x8 O 4x1 BB 6x10x3...
  • Page 12 905212 383120 905260 ORIENTATION 905208 906258 381130 381130 NT18T ALU CHASSIS - CNC MACHINED 7075 T6 385300 COMPOSITE DRIVE SHAFT SET M18T (2) 905210 SCREW PHILLIPS 2.2x10 (10) 381210 LOWER FRONT & REAR BUMPER M18T 387542 NICKEL COATED PIVOT BALL 4.2 MM TYPE C (14) 905212 SCREW PHILLIPS 2.2x12 (10)
  • Page 13 RIGHT LOWER ARM ORIENTATION LEFT LOWER ARM 6 mm NOTE ORIENTATION OF ALL PIVOT BALLS CHECK Install pivot balls with fingers or with the handle of a tool. SAME DETAIL LENGTH 4.8 mm 5.4 mm 981208 901325 SB 3x25 P 2x8...
  • Page 14 RIGHT UPPER ARM RIGHT NOTE ORIENTATION OF ALL PIVOT BALLS LEFT LEFT UPPER ARM ORIENTATION ORIENTATION TIGHTEN GENTLY RIGHT LEFT DETAIL 4.8 mm 5.4 mm 905208 930610 2.2x8 BB 6x10x3...
  • Page 15 ORIENTATION TIGHTEN GENTLY 905264 2.5x14 905210 2.2x10 905212 905260 2.2x12 2.5x10 4.4 mm 930610 905260 905264 905210 905212 2.2x10 2.2x12 BB 6x10x3 2.5x10 2.5x14...
  • Page 16 ASSEMBLED VIEW DETAIL NOTE ORIENTATION ORIENTATION ORIENTATION ORIENTATION 906258 2.5x8...

  • Page 17: Screw Phillips 2

    905208 381210 LOWER FRONT & REAR BUMPER M18T 905260 SCREW PHILLIPS 2.5x10 (10) 385523 ALU MAIN DRIVESHAFT NT18T 382120 SET OF FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS M18T (2) 387563 NICKEL COATED PIVOT BALL 6.3 MM TYPE A (14) 905262 SCREW PHILLIPS 2.5x12 (10)
  • Page 18 LEFT LOWER ARM NOTE ORIENTATION OF ALL PIVOT BALLS RIGHT LOWER ARM FL FL FL 6 mm The marks “FR” and “FL” must be from BOTTOM of the arms. ORIENTATION CHECK SAME DETAIL LENGTH 5.4 mm 4.8 mm 6.1 mm 981208 901325 P 2x8...
  • Page 19 NOTE ORIENTATION OF ARMS NOTE ORIENTATION OF ALL PIVOT BALLS The marks “FR” and “FL” must be LEFT UPPER ARM from TOP of the arms. TIGHTEN LEFT GENTLY FL FL FL RIGHT UPPER ARM RIGHT FL FL FL ORIENTATION The marks “FR” and “FL”...
  • Page 20 RIGHT ORIENTATION LEFT TIGHTEN GENTLY Note orientation 905264 2.5x14 of the collar. ORIENTATION 905260 905262 ASSEMBLED CUT-AWAY VIEW DETAIL 2.5x10 2.5x12 905264 2.5x14 905260 930610 905262 2.5x10 BB 6x10x3 2.5x12...
  • Page 21 ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION DETAIL ORIENTATION DETAIL 906258 2.5x8...

  • Page 22: O-Ring

    610001 XRAY NT18 0.8cc ENGINE 908275 HEX SCREW SOCKET HEAD CAP M2.5x25 (10) 388516 CLUTCH BELL 16T WITH BEARINGS 681002 XRAY NT18T 2-PC MUFFLER - SET 910255 SCREW PHILLIPS FH M2.5x5 - STAINLESS (10) 388531 FLYWHEEL 681201 XRAY NT18T MUFFLER 910256 SCREW PHILLIPS FH M2.5x6 (10)
  • Page 23 DETAIL 7.5~7.7mm Use sufficient shims to obtain minimal clutchbell endplay - movement of clutchbell along crankshaft. DETAIL 5.3 x 8.7 x 0.3/0.5 TIGHTEN GENTLY After assembling the flywheel, the end of the crankshaft should protrude 7.5~7.7mm from the nut. If necessary, disassemble parts and add shims behind collar (as shown in previous step).
  • Page 24 Always use air filter oil SETTING AN EARLIER CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT The NT18 engine clutch shoes engage in higher RPM range. If you prefer an earlier engagement under lower RPM, de- assemble the clutch bell and slightly bend the clutch shoes assembly together with the springs.
  • Page 25 To adjust gear mesh, loosen these screws through bottom of chassis holes, move engine mounts as required, then retighten screws. Adjust engine position to Note orientation of the lower achieve proper gear mesh engine mounts ACCELERATION SPUR PINION FINAL GEAR GEAR RATIO 8.44...
  • Page 26 SCREW PHILLIPS FH 2.2x8 (10) 386410 RADIO PLATE & STANDS 906258 SCREW PHILLIPS FH 2.5x8 (10) 389103 XRAY MICRO NITRO ELECTRIC PACK (BATT., 2x SERVO, SWITCH) 982260 SPRING PIN 2.5x10 (2) 389150 XRAY RECEIVER BATTERY PACK AAA 700mAh - 4.8V...
  • Page 27 ASSEMBLED VIEW Fibre pad (Ferodo) Insert brake disk between brake pads Fibre pads together Steel pad Roughen steel pad with sandpaper before gluing fibre pad. SIDE VIEW DETAIL ORIENTATION CORRECT CORRECT INCORRECT 982260 906258 SP 2.5x10 2.5x8 INCORRECT...
  • Page 28 Servos and rubber tabs included only in kit #380791or in Electric Pack #389103. IMPORTANT WARNING Please note that the #389170 XMS01MG XRAY Micro Servo is an analog servo and therefore it is required and necessary that you set your radio transmitter to Standard Response Mode, not High Response Mode.
  • Page 29 Receiver not included 0mm (flush) DETAIL Double sided tape not included ORIENTATION ORIENTATION 901303 SB M3x3...
  • Page 30 382650 From Servo 930508 905214 382500 906258 382650 ORIENTATION 907310 381181 COMPOSITE TOP DECK NT18T 901266 HEX SCREW SB M2.5x16 (10) 382090 SHOCK TOWER FRONT & REAR M18T 905208 SCREW PHILLIPS 2.2x8 (10) 382500 MICRO SERVO SAVER 905214 SCREW PHILLIPS 2.2x14 (10)
  • Page 31 NOTE ORIENTATION 7.5mm 29.7mm ORIENTATION 4.4 mm 4.4 mm 901266 905208 2.5x16 2.2x8...
  • Page 32 INSTALL TO LOWER POSITION From step 1 Use servo horn for your servo Small ring Large ring ORIENTATION 905208 905208 2.2x8 2.2x8...
  • Page 33 DETAIL Antenna wire NOTE ORIENTATION Rear shocktower is larger than front shocktower ORIENTATION ORIENTATION ORIENTATION 930508 907310 906258 906258 BB 5x8x2.5 M3x10 2.5x8 2.5x8...
  • Page 34 Shim from servo 90° ORIENTATION ORIENTATION After you connect the servo and it is in neutral, the servo horn must be perpendicular to the servo body. 907238 905214 M2.3x8 2.2x14...
  • Page 35 NICKEL COATED PIVOT BALL 4.2 MM TYPE C (14) 965015 E-CLIP 1.5 (10) 388080 MICRO SHOCKABSORBER MEMBRANES (4) 388110 COMPOSITE FRAME SHOCK PARTS (2) 388160 FRONT MICRO SHOCK SHAFT M18T (2) 388166 REAR MICRO SHOCK SHAFT M18T (2) 388192 XRAY SPRING FRONT + REAR - SET NT18T...
  • Page 36 short FRONT Fill until shock oil nearly overflows long short REAR REAR long long Grip at TOP of threads FRONT short Gently move the DETAIL Pull down piston up and the piston down to get rid of air bubbles 1 mm DETAIL STEP 3 Be careful not to damage the shock rod...
  • Page 37 FRONT SHOCK (short) REAR SHOCK (long) Thread the shock cap onto the shock Rear spring (long) body. Excess oil should spill out. Front spring (short) IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Both rear shocks must be Both front shocks must be Insert clips according the same overall length.

  • Page 38: Final Assembly

    9. FINAL ASSEMBLY 388950 386400 901303 961022 ORIENTATION From servo 901303 386400 905210 389400 905206 907258 386400 905206 901303 382411 386400 961022 901303 387543 961022 386400 382662 901260 382662 389400 901303 389930 905210 389610 382662 387543 382411 960030 389610 901260 382662 382411 ANTI-ROLL BAR FRONT &...
  • Page 39 REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR TIGHTEN GENTLY Do not overtighten screws or rear anti-roll bar will bind. Anti-roll bar must work freely. ASSEMBLED VIEW ORIENTATION 901260 905206 901303 961022 SB M2.5x10 SB M3x3 2.2x6 S 2.2...
  • Page 40 REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR FINAL ASSEMBLY FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR FINAL ASSEMBLY TIGHTEN GENTLY Attach to INNER Attach to INNER mounts mounts on both sides on both sides ORIENTATION ORIENTATION ORIENTATION 961022 905206 2.2x6 S 2.2...
  • Page 41 INITIAL POSITIONS INITIAL POSITIONS FRONT REAR SHOCKS SHOCKS ORIENTATION ORIENTATION (short) (long) 905210 905210 2.2x10 2.2x10...
  • Page 42 (LONG) Thread brake rod ORIENTATION SILICONE TUBING into pivot Brake rod until flush with end (as shown) 10mm Screw from (SHORT) servo Throttle rod ASSEMBLED VIEW Do not overtighten pivot screws; pivots must move freely without binding DO NOT USE TOO MUCH GLUE DETAIL SIDE VIEW...
  • Page 43 Install silicone tubing as shown Fuel line ORIENTATION Pressure line CUTAWAY ASSEMBLED VIEW ALIGN TAB AND SLOT BEFORE TIGHTENING SCREW 960025 N M2.5...
  • Page 44 ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLY ANTENNA WIRE THROTTLE SERVO (CH2) RECEIVER BATTERY PACK RECEIVER BATT STEERING SERVO (CH1) SWITCH WITH CONNECTING CABLES...
  • Page 45 THROTTLE LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT Idling Adjustment Screw. Use to adjust the idle setting of the carburetor. NEUTRAL (IDLE) Do not allow carburetor to close to less than 1mm. • Turn on the transmitter and receiver and set the throttle servo trim to the neutral position. •...
  • Page 46 BODY PREPARATION ø 4.5mm ø 4.5mm ø 4.5mm Double-sided tape (not included) HOLE FOR BODY POSTS ø 4.5mm HOLE FOR ø 4.5mm ANTENNA Apply window masks inside body Mask and paint body using polycarbonate paint Cut out body and wing along trim lines Attach wing to body Apply stickers...
  • Page 47 WARRANTY includes but is not limited to damage from crashing, chemical and/or XRAY guarantees this model kit to be free from defects in both material and water damage, excessive moisture, improper or no maintenance, or user workmanship within 30 days of purchase. The total monetary value under modifications which compromise the integrity of components.