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 IMPORTANT NOTES – ELECTRICAL

•  Insulate any exposed electrical wiring (using heat shrink tubing or electrical tape) 

to  prevent  dangerous  short  circuits.  Take  maximum  care  in  wiring,  connecting 

and  insulating  cables.  Make  sure  cables  are  always  connected  securely.  Check 

connectors for if they become loose. And if so, reconnect them securely. Never use 

R/C models with damaged wires. A damaged wire is extremely dangerous, and can 

cause short-circuits resulting in fi re. Please have wires repaired at your local hobby 

shop.

•  Low battery power will result in loss of control. Loss of control can occur due to a 

weak battery in either the transmitter or the receiver. Weak running battery may also 

result in an out of control car if your car‘s receiver power is supplied by the running 

battery. Stop operation immediately if the car starts to slow down.

•  When not using RC model, always disconnect and remove battery. 

•  Do not disassemble battery or cut battery cables. If the running battery short-circuits, 

approximately 300W of electricity can be discharged, leading to fi re or burns. Never 

disassemble battery or cut battery cables.

•  Use a recommended charger for the receiver and transmitter batteries and follow 

the  instructions  correctly.  Over-charging,  incorrect  charging,  or  using  inferior 

chargers can cause the batteries to become dangerously hot. Recharge battery when 

necessary. Continual recharging may damage battery and, in the worst case, could 

build up heat leading to fi re. If battery becomes extremely hot during recharging, 

please ask your local hobby shop for check and/or repair and/or replacement.

•  Regularly check the charger for potential hazards such as damage to the cable, 

plug,  casing  or  other  defects.  Ensure  that  any  damage  is  rectifi ed  before  using 

the charger again. Modifying the charger may cause short-circuit or overcharging 

leading to a serious accident. Therefore do not modify the charger.

•  Always unplug charger when recharging is fi nished.

•  Do not recharge battery while battery is still warm. After use, battery retains heat. 

Wait until it cools down before charging. 

•  Do not allow any metal part to short circuit the receiver batteries or other electrical/

electronic device on the model.

•  Immediately stop running if your RC model gets wet as may cause short circuit. 

•  Please dispose of batteries responsibly. Never put batteries into fi re.

WARRANTY

XRAY  guarantees  this  model  kit  to  be  free  from  defects  in  both  material  and 

workmanship within 30 days of purchase. The total monetary value under warranty 

will in no case exceed the cost of the original kit purchased. This warranty does not 

cover any components damaged by use or modifi cation or as a result of wear. Part 

or parts missing from this kit must be reported within 30 days of purchase. No part 

or parts will be sent under warranty without proof of purchase. Should you fi nd a 

defective or missing part, contact the local distributor. Service and customer support 

will  be  provided  through  local  hobby  store  where  you  have  purchased  the  kit, 

therefore make sure to purchase any XRAY products at your local hobby store. This 

model  racing  car  is  considered  to  be  a  high-performance  racing  vehicle.  As  such 

this vehicle will be used in an extreme range of conditions and situations, all which 

may cause premature wear or failure of any component. XRAY has no control over 

usage of vehicles once they leave the dealer, therefore XRAY can only offer warranty 

against all manufacturer‘s defects in materials, workmanship, and assembly at point 

of sale and before use. No warranties are expressed or implied that cover damage 

caused by what is considered normal use, or cover or imply how long any model cars‘ 

components or electronic components will last before requiring replacement.

Due  to  the  high  performance  level  of  this  model  car  you  will  need  to  periodically 

maintain  and  replace  consumable  components.  Any  and  all  warranty  coverage 

will not cover replacement of any part or component damaged by neglect, abuse, 

or improper or unreasonable use. This includes but is not limited to damage from 

crashing,  chemical  and/or  water  damage,  excessive  moisture,  improper  or  no 

maintenance, or user modifi cations which compromise the integrity of components. 

Warranty will not cover components that are considered consumable on RC vehicles. 

XRAY  does  not  pay  nor  refund  shipping  on  any  component  sent  to  XRAY  or  its 

distributors for warranty. XRAY reserves the right to make the fi nal determination of 

the warranty status of any component or part.

Limitations of Liability

XRAY makes no other warranties expressed or implied. XRAY shall not be liable for any 

loss, injury or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential, 

arising from the use, misuse, or abuse of this product and/or any product or accessory 

required to operate this product. In no case shall XRAY‘s liability excess the monetary 

value of this product.

Take adequate safety precautions prior to operating this model. You are 

responsible for this model’s assembly and safe operation.

Disregard of the any of the above cautions may lead to accidents, personal 

injury,  or  property  damage.  XRAY  MODEL  RACING  CARS  assumes  no 

responsibility  for  any  injury,  damage,  or  misuse  of  this  product  during 

assembly or operation, nor any addictions that may arise from the use 

of this product.

All rights reserved.

QUALITY CERTIFICATE

XRAY  MODEL  RACING  CARS  uses  only  the  highest  quality  materials,    the  best 

compounds for molded parts and the most sophisticated manufacturing processes of 

TQM (Total Quality Management). We guarantee that all parts of a newly-purchased 

kit are manufactured with the highest regard to quality. However, due to the many 

factors inherent in model racecar competition, we cannot guarantee any parts once 

you start racing the car. Products which have been worn out, abused, neglected or 

improperly operated will not be covered under warranty. 

We wish you enjoyment of this high-quality and high-performance RC car and wish 

you best success on the track!

In line with our policy of continuous product development, the exact specifications of the kit may vary. In the unlikely event of any 

problems with your new kit, you should contact the model shop where you purchased it, quoting the part number. We do reserve all 

rights to change any specification without prior notice. All rights reserved.

R/C & BUILDING TIPS

• Make sure all fasteners are properly tightened. Check them periodically.

• 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 movement of all parts.

• Clean all ball-bearings so they move very easily and freely.

• Tap or pre-thread the plastic parts when threading screws.

• Self-tapping  screws  cut  threads  into  the  parts  when  being  tightened.  Do  not  use 

excessive force when tightening the self-tapping screws because you may strip out 

the thread in the plastic. We recommended you stop tightening a screw when you 

feel some resistance.

• Ask your local hobby shop for any advice.

Please support your local hobby shop. We at XRAY Model Racing Cars support all local 

hobby dealers. Therefore we ask you, if at all possible, to purchase XRAY products at 

your hobby dealer and give them your support like we do. If you have diffi culty fi nding 

XRAY products, please check out www.teamxray.com to get advice, or contact us via 

email at info@teamxray.com, or contact the XRAY distributor in your country.

   IMPORTANT NOTES – NITRO FUEL

• Handle fuel only outdoors. Never handle nitro fuel indoors, or mix nitro fuel in a 

place where ventilation is bad.

• Only use nitro fuel for R/C models. Do not use gasoline or kerosene in R/C models 

as it may cause a fi re or explosion, and ruin your engine.

• Nitro fuel is highly infl ammable, explosive, and poisonous. Never use fuel indoors 

or in places with open fi res and sources of heat. 

• Always keep the fuel container cap tightly shut.

• Always read the warning label on the fuel container for safety information. 

•  Nitro-powered model engines emit poisonous vapors and gasses. These vapors irritate 

eyes and can be highly dangerous to your health. We recommend wearing rubber or vinyl 

gloves to avoid direct contact with nitro fuel.

• Nitro fuel for RC model cars is made of the combination of the methyl alcohol, 

castor or synthetic oil, nitro methane etc. The fl ammability and volatility of these 

elements is very high, so be very careful during handling and storage of nitro fuel.

• Keep  nitro  fuel  away  from  open  fl ame,  sources  of  heat,  direct  sunlight,  high 

temperatures, or near batteries.

• Store fuel in a cool, dry, dark, well-ventilated place, away from heating devices, 

open fl ames, direct sunlight, or batteries. Keep nitro fuel away from children.

• Do not leave the fuel in the carburetor or fuel tank when the model is not in use. 

There is danger that the fuel may leak out.

• Wipe up any spilled fuel with a cloth

• Be aware of spilled or leaking fuel. Fuel leaks can cause fi res or explosions.

• Do  not  dispose  of  fuel  or  empty  fuel  containers  in  a  fi re.  There  is  danger  of 

explosion. 

Summary of Contents for XT8

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...h paints and or cement if used not included in kit Immediately after using your model do NOT touch equipment on the model such as the motor and speed controller because they generate high temperatures...

Page 3: ...e right to make the final determination of the warranty status of any component or part Limitations of Liability XRAY makes no other warranties expressed or implied XRAY shall not be liable for any lo...

Page 4: ...k Oil Silicone Diff Oil Air Filter Oil 5 cell 1200NiMh Receiver Pack Transmitter 21 Engine Manifold Exhaust Glow Plug Igniter Starter Box Battery Pack Steering and Throttle Servos Battery Charger Tran...

Page 5: ...G 2 HUDY SPRING STEEL 35 5080 DIFF PIN 2 35 5090 DIFF GASKET 4 90 3312 HEX SCREW SFH M3x12 10 94 0816 HIGH SPEED BALL BEARING 8x16x5 BLUE COVERED 2 96 4030 WASHER S 3 5x12x0 2 10 96 4060 WASHER S 6x18...

Page 6: ...ng the crown gears 32 15 32 30 mm OIL Use LONG diff outdrive for FRONT differential Use SHORT diff outdrive for REAR differential Use LONG diff outdrive for FRONT differential Use SHORT diff outdrive...

Page 7: ...KET 4 90 3312 HEX SCREW SFH M3x12 10 94 0816 HIGH SPEED BALL BEARING 8x16x5 BLUE COVERED 2 96 4030 WASHER S 3 5x12x0 2 10 96 4060 WASHER S 6x18x0 2 10 97 1060 SILICONE O RING 6x1 5 10 98 0212 PIN 2x11...

Page 8: ...should have a length of 32 15 32 30 mm measured from the ends of the installed ball bearings If differential is longer retighten the 4 screws holding the spur gear 32 15 32 30 mm OIL CENTER DIFFERENTI...

Page 9: ...SPRING STEEL 35 5608 XT8 CVD UNIV CENTR DRIVE SHAFT SET HUDY SPRING STEEL 35 5680 XT8 UNIVERSAL CENTRAL CVD DRIVE SHAFT HUDY SPRING STEEL 90 1404 HEX SCREW SB M4x4 10 90 1504 HEX SCREW SB M5x4 10 90...

Page 10: ...D SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT HUDY SPRING STEEL 35 5608 XT8 CVD UNIV CENTR DRIVE SHAFT SET HUDY SPRING STEEL 35 5680 XT8 UNIVERSAL CENTRAL CVD DRIVE SHAFT HUDY SPRING STEEL 90 1404 HEX SCREW SB M4x4 10 90 1...

Page 11: ...ide play this may create non optimal gear mesh between the diff spur gear and the pinion drive gear This is easily resolved by inserting 1 or 2 of the included thin shims behind a diff outdrive ball b...

Page 12: ...SCREW SB M3x3 10 90 1305 HEX SCREW SB M3x5 10 90 1312 HEX SCREW SB M3x12 10 90 1408 HEX SCREW SB M4x8 10 90 2318 HEX SCREW SH M3x18 10 90 3308 HEX SCREW SFH M3x8 10 90 9372 SCREW PHILLIPS SS 3 5x22 1...

Page 13: ...EEL 35 5239 CVD DRIVE SHAFT COUPLING 35 5250 ALU WHEEL AXLE HARD COATED 2 35 5280 XT8 UNIVERSAL CVD DRIVE SHAFT HUDY SPRING STEEL 35 7330 REAR LOWER OUTER PIVOT PIN 2 90 1404 HEX SCREW SB M4x4 10 90 1...

Page 14: ...2 INITIAL POSITIONS INITIAL POSITIONS 58 mm DETAIL Use tools to tighten as shown INITIAL POSITIONS Follow the TECH TIP on page 11 to install the pivot balls Note location of notch Note location of not...

Page 15: ...ITH GROOVE F R 2 90 1303 HEX SCREW SB M3x3 10 90 1305 HEX SCREW SB M3x5 10 90 1312 HEX SCREW SB M3x12 10 90 1408 HEX SCREW SB M4x8 10 90 2318 HEX SCREW SH M3x18 10 90 3308 HEX SCREW SFH M3x8 10 90 937...

Page 16: ...RIVE AXLE HUDY SPRING STEEL 35 5239 CVD DRIVE SHAFT COUPLING 35 5280 XT8 UNIVERSAL CVD DRIVE SHAFT HUDY SPRING STEEL 35 5250 ALU WHEEL AXLE HARD COATED 2 35 7220 FRONT UPPER PIVOT PIN 2 35 7230 FRONT...

Page 17: ...t ball into arm until it snaps into place Remove 3x5 screw holding composite bushing in arm Push out the pivot pin from the rear to remove the composite bushing DISASSEMBLY Notch goes to outside INITI...

Page 18: ...HARDCOATED SWISS 7075 T6 3MM 35 1200 FRONT REAR BUMPER 35 3089 COMPOSITE REAR BRACE V2 90 2312 HEX SCREW SH M3x12 10 90 3312 HEX SCREW SFH M3x12 10 90 3412 HEX SCREW SFH M4x12 10 96 0030 NUT M3 10 BAG...

Page 19: ...19 903312 SFH M3x12 902312 SH M3x12 903412 SFH M4x12 960030 N M3 FRONT REAR ASSEMBLY SFH M3x12 SH M3x12 DETAIL...

Page 20: ...663 RELIEF STEERING BALL JOINT 5 8MM FOR M4 2 90 3308 HEX SCREW SFH M3x8 10 90 3310 HEX SCREW SFH M3x10 10 90 3312 HEX SCREW SFH M3x12 10 90 3314 HEX SCREW SFH M3x14 10 90 3410 HEX SCREW SFH M4x10 10...

Page 21: ...SFH M4x10 903310 SFH M3x10 960030 N M3 903312 SFH M3x12 960030 N M3 STEERING 2x L R 3x10 3x8 3x8 3x12 L R 4x10 FASTEN TIGHTLY 65 5 mm Tighten all steering fasteners securely 3x14 INITIAL POSITION 3x1...

Page 22: ...TILATED BRAKE DISK LASER CUT PRECISION GROUND 35 4120 STEEL BRAKE PAD LASER CUT 4 35 4130 BRAKE PAD FERODO 4 90 1304 HEX SCREW SB M3x4 10 90 2316 HEX SCREW SH M3x16 10 90 2330 HEX SCREW SH M3x30 10 90...

Page 23: ...8 903412 SFH M4x12 CENTER DIFF BRAKE NOTE ORIENTATION Before inserting 3x30 long screws loosen the four flat head screw in the upper graphite plate by 1 2 turn Tighten all screws after assembly NOTE O...

Page 24: ...90 1405 HEX SCREW SB M4x5 10 90 2308 HEX SCREW SH M3x8 10 90 2316 HEX SCREW SH M3x16 10 90 3310 HEX SCREW SFH M3x10 10 90 3410 HEX SCREW SFH M4x10 10 90 8312 HEX SCREW CAP HEAD 3x12 10 96 0030 NUT M3...

Page 25: ...iate shims to achieve proper clutchbell endplay Note the orientation of the clutch shoes The short side of spring must be in the groove of the flywheel nut CUT AWAY FOR MUFFLER OUTLET Make 3mm holes a...

Page 26: ...M3x10 10 90 2312 HEX SCREW SH M3x12 10 90 3308 HEX SCREW SFH M3x8 10 90 3310 HEX SCREW SFH M3x10 10 90 7206 SCREW PHILLIPS 2x6 10 96 0030 NUT M3 10 Left thread Right thread Ball joints must be 90 to e...

Page 27: ...0 SH M3x10 SFH M3x8 SH M3x10 SH M3x8 SFH M3x8 KO PROPO SANWA FUTABA Use appropriate servo stands Route steering servo lead behind lead clamp Servo screw NOTE ORIENTATION Routeservoleadsthrough this ga...

Page 28: ...on The self locking nut is overtightened causingdistortion of the piston This will negatively affect the free movement of the piston in the shock body Grip the shock rod at top of exposed threads with...

Page 29: ...should not extend out by itself when pushed in and released If this happens extend the shock rod loosen the top collar and then slightly push the shock rod into the shock body Excess oil should escape...

Page 30: ...9400 BODY CLIP 10 35 9720 XRAY BODY FOR 1 8 TRUGGY 35 9830 TRUGGY WHEELS STARBURST AERODISK WHITE 4 35 9930 XRAY TRUGGY PIN TIRE THRAX FOAM INSERTS 2 90 1303 HEX SCREW SB M3x3 10 90 2308 HEX SCREW SH...

Page 31: ...20 3x22 L R 3x10 Brake rod Throttle rod REAR SHOCKS LONG INITIAL POSITIONS Thread brake rods into plastic pivots until flush with outer end INITIAL POSITIONS 3x14 SILICONE TUBING 10mm Brake rod Tighte...

Page 32: ...M3x8 FINAL ASSEMBLY Cut the silicone tube depending on engine and muffler Use the plastic clips to hold the tubes together The fuel filter has a small hole that fits into notch on the composite holder...

Page 33: ...NOT adjust the linkage with the engine running NEUTRAL IDLE FULL THROTTLE Adjust the servo horn mounting position for the carburetor to open fully Change the pivot mounting position on the servo horn...

Page 34: ...n or replace clogged part s Properly install pressure line between muffler and fuel tank Car is hard to control Weak transmitter and or receiver batteries Low reception from radio antennas Servo linka...

Page 35: ...the model car onto the starter box to start the engine If the engine is new follow the instruction manual and be sure to break in the new engine properly 9 When the engine is running remove the glow i...

Page 36: ...s conditions You can use the XRAY XT8 Set Up Sheet to record your data and set ups or visit www teamxray com where in the Set up Section you can upload your own set ups This set up section describes h...

Page 37: ...holes there are three pistons with holes of different sizes Piston hole size Characteristics Smaller harder damping slower chassis weight transfer slower response decreases chance of bottoming out wh...

Page 38: ...ngs Characteristics Softer more chassis roll more traction better on bumpy tracks increases chance of bottoming out when landing Stiffer less chassis roll less traction more responsive better on smoot...

Page 39: ...o control Note that you can also change the camber gain by shortening or lengthening the length of the upper camber linkages and angling them differently by placing the end ball joints in the differen...

Page 40: ...20 To obtain this total caster range use the following I S S parts 352311 Front plate 352320 Rear plate 352315 Eccentric inserts 357212 Inner pins 352174 Caster bushings 1 or 352175 Caster bushings 2...

Page 41: ...IN 2 2 5 3 3 5 4 2 4 1 1 5 5 0 0 5 5 1 1 LEFT SIDE MUST BE OPPOSITE TO THE RIGHT SIDE rear plate 353312 front plate 353323 rear plate 352315 eccentric bushings 357212 lower inner pins The bushings in...

Page 42: ...left and right sides of the car Wheelbase Characteristics Shorter wheelbase less spacers in front of rear upright increases rearward weight transfer during acceleration increases on power traction qui...

Page 43: ...ower increases stability at lower speeds Forward decreases rear traction Rearward increases rear traction Flatter angle level jumping or nose diving Steeper angle increases traction at higher speeds l...

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