RC model racing cars. This is not a toy; it is a precision racing reason you decide the RX8 is not what you wanted or expected, do not continue any further. Your hobby dealer model.
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• Clean all ball-bearings so they move very easily and freely. Therefore we ask you, if at all possible, to purchase XRAY products at your hobby dealer and give them your • Tap or pre-thread the plastic parts when threading screws.
To ensure that you always have access to the most up-to-date version of the XRAY Silicone Shock Oil XRAY Set-up Book, XRAY will now be offering only the digital online version at our Web site at www.teamxray.com. By offering this online version instead of including a hardcopy printed version in kits, you will always be assured of having the most up-to-date version.
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1. FRONT ONE-WAy & REAR SOLID AXLE 968120 345148 980324 345070 345110 345011 968120 345024 345800 968140 345070 345001 FRONT ONE-WAY - HARD COATED + LIGHTWEIGHT ADAPTERS 345110 REAR SOLID AXLE SHAFT 345011 FRONT ONE-WAY AXLE - BLACK COATED 345148 COMPOSITE REAR SOLID AXLE PULLEY 48T 345024 COMPOSITE FRONT ONE-WAY AXLE PULLEY 24T...
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2. REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLED VIEW 965090 NOTE ORIENTATION 941218 BB 12x18x4 NOTE ORIENTATION BEARING Both bushings must be in same position INITIAL SETTING REAR BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT BEARING Place tab in this notch TO TIGHTEN REAR BELT TO LOOSEN REAR BELT Rotate BOTH rear composite bushings in Rotate BOTH rear composite bushings INITIAL SETTING...
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2. REAR SUSPENSION 903308 SFH M3x8 903412 SFH M4x12 4x12 4x16 903416 4x12 SFH M4x16 4x16 DETAIL 901303 SB M3x3 BEARING 902310 SH M3x10 903308 SFH M3x8 981208 P 2x8 940508 BB 5x8x2.5 Use 0mm suspension holders for initial assembly DETAIL INITIAL SETTING Composite set of bushings...
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3. REAR TRANSMISSION SHIFT-POINT SCREW ➎ 901305 SB M3x5 ➍ SHOE-GAP SETSCREW ➊ 908262 SCH M2.5x12 ➌ ➋ 983404 RP 4x4 Setscrews must NOT protrude ➋ NOTE ➊ ORIENTATION Top of screw head should be level with hole bottom edge ➍...
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4. FRONT SUSPENSION 962121 962120 S 12x15x1.0 S 12x15x0.5 INITIAL Eccentric SETTING Concentric SHIM SHIM INITIAL SETTING 1+0.5 BEARING INITIAL SETTING 1+0.5 BEARING OIL 941218 BB 12x18x4 1+1+0.5 NOTE ORIENTATION 0.5mm When using eccentric bushings, both bushings must be in same position INITIAL SETTING COMPOSITE SET OF BUSHINGS OPTION:...
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4. FRONT SUSPENSION ALTERNATIVE 2: BLADE ANTI-ROLL BAR 901308 NOTE SB M3x8 ORIENTATION 1. Pre-thread mount with the setscrew. 2. After anti-roll bar is inserted, install and tighten the setscrew. 902320 SH M3x20 961032 S 3.2 FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR 901306 SB M3x6 Tighten gently Tighten gently, tighten fully when the drive...
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4. FRONT SUSPENSION 341320 902310 901303 341212 342030 901304 342466 342013 333461 343481-K 903410 342315 940508 302653 337311 902310 342040 302080 302663 345430 341201 901408 342080 347211 902310 345000 960040 941218 342180 342070 903412 342023 903412 302080 COMPOSITE CASTER CLIPS SET 4+3+2+1 MM (2) 342030 COMPOSITE UPPER ARM HOLDER RIGHT 901303 HEX SCREW SB M3x3 (10) 302653 BALL END 4.9MM WITH THREAD 6MM (2)
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4. FRONT SUSPENSION NOTE ORIENTATION 902310 SH M3x10 INITIAL SETTING Use 0mm suspension holders for initial assembly COMPOSITE SET OF BUSHINGS WHEELBASE FRONT ROLL CENTER FRONT CAMBER RISE CASTER DETAIL NOTE ORIENTATION Tighten fully M3x6 setscrews 901408 SB M4x8 902310 SH M3x10 DOWNSTOPS 903412...
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4. FRONT SUSPENSION The front body post has two positions - FRONT and REAR. The distance difference between these two positions is 2mm. The position INITIAL of the front body post depends on the position of the rear body SETTING mount: (Page 12 step 2) 903410 1) INITIAL SETTING: If the shim on the rear body mount is IN FRONT...
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7. FUEL TANK & ELECTRONICS 1.5mm approx. 4mm 901312 Follow the TECH TIP on page Note the 90° angle difference between SB M3x12 34 to install the pivot balls the ball joints Thin Thick Use appropriate inserts for your servo, to ensure the 902308 servo has minimal play (movement) in the servo holder.
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Use an appropriate receiver battery pack ASSEMBLED VIEW Battery (not included) The RX8 accommodates standard 5-cell receiver packs or optional micro-size packs. Use tape to mount the receiver battery pack to the lower holder (not included).
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HEX SCREW FLANGED SH M4x10 (10) 338732 EXHAUST MOUNTING WIRE - EXTRA-LONG 930150 CARBIDE AXIAL THRUSTBEARING F5-10 5x10x4 348502 XCA (XRAY CENTRIFUGAL-AXIAL) CLUTCH SET - REVERSE - SMALL 930508 BALL-BEARING 5x8x2.5 (2) 348512 XCA CLUTCHBELL FOR SMALLER PINION GEARS - HUDY STEEL 964073 WASHER S 7x10x0.2 (10)
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TECH TIP FOR RX8 CLUTCH SHOE INITIAL POSITION FOR FLYWHEEL PINS To ensure that the RX8 clutch shoe works properly and for a long time, it is very important to run in the clutch shoe. Please follow these run-in steps to help ensure proper clutch...
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Insert ENDPLAY SHIMS here (approximately 0.7~1.0mm) NOTE ORIENTATION ➋ ➊ To tighten the 23T pinion gear use the optional To tighten the 18T pinion gear use the optional #339901 XRAY NT1 Pinion Tool (20~23T; 15~18T). #339901 XRAY NT1 Pinion Tool (20~23T; 15~18T).
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8. ENGINE & CLUTCH THREAD LOCK Most popular engines have a 37.8mm distance between mounting holes. all screws ENLARGE ø0.2~0.4mm ➋ Adjust gear mesh so there is minimal play between the gears. 911410 SHF M4x10 <37.8mm Too tight gear mesh will put excessive strain on all parts and damage the parts.
E-CLIP 2.3 (10) 308316 COMPOSITE SHOCK BALL JOINT - OPEN (4) 970121 O-RING 12.1x1.6 (10) 308327-O ALU CAP FOR XRAY SHOCK BODY - ORANGE (2) 972030 SILICONE O-RING 3x2 (10) 308331 COMPOSITE FRAME SHOCK PARTS 4-STEP - SHORT 308352-O ALU SHOCK CAP-NUT WITH HOLE - ORANGE (2) 965023 C 2.3...
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9. SHOCK AbSORbERS CUTAWAY VIEW 970121 O 12.1x1.6 SHOCK OIL Be careful not to cross-thread ➊ the collar on the shock body. ➋ INCORRECT Shorter ball joint use only for FRONT REAR CORRECT FRONT Longer ball joint (available separately, not in the part tree) use only for REAR HINT: Pre-thread the ball joint using an M3 screw.
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9. SHOCK AbSORbERS TIGHTEN ➊ ➋ ➌ RELEASE FULLY 2-3 turns 100% REBOUND CHECK It is very important to push the shock shaft into the shock body slowly otherwise air can come into the shock body which would create bubles. REBOUND ADJUSTMENT AFTER THE SHOCK IS ASSEMBLED YOU HAVE TO SET THE SHOCK REBOUND.
10. FINAL ASSEMbLy 306219 902308 338001-O REAR - LONG 308019 349400 336400 336401 902310 902306 901303 336400 336400 336401 336400 902306 Servo screw not included 349400 336400 338001-O FRONT - SHORT 336401 336400 358950 336401 902310 306219 COMPOSITE SET OF SERVO SHIMS (4) 901303 HEX SCREW SB M3x3 (10) 308019...
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10. FINAL ASSEMbLy 902306 SH M3x6 FRONT SHOCK INITIAL SETTING 902308 SH M3x8 306219 SHIM 3x6x3 REAR SHOCK INITIAL SETTING...
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10. FINAL ASSEMbLy DETAIL 901303 SB M3x3 Insert rod through hole in brake arm. Bend rod to proper shape. Thread 902310 SH M3x10 Do not overtighten screws; pivots must rotate freely NOTE ORIENTATION K = KO, JR, Airtronics, Sanwa F = Futaba, Robe ASSEMBLED VIEW H = Hitec Approx.
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10. FINAL ASSEMbLy Tires (not included) Cut 2 pieces of silicone tubing and install as follows: SILICONE TUBE MARKED AS RED = FROM MUFFLER TO FUEL TANK CAP SILICONE TUBE MARKED AS BLUE = FROM FUEL TANK TO CARBURETOR...
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CARb LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT NEUTRAL (IDLE) Approx. 0.5mm IDLE ADJUSTMENT SCREW Do not allow carburetor to close to less than 0.5mm. Turn on transmitter and receiver and set the throttle servo trim to the neutral position. Adjust the idle adjustment screw on the carburetor to open approx. 0.5-1mm. Adjust both collars on the carb and brake linkages accordingly.
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