Xray 2016 RX8, Instruction Manual

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Page 2: ...terference can cause momentary loss of control always allow a safety margin in all directions around the model in order to prevent collisions Do not use your model Near real cars animals or people tha...

Page 3: ...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 o...

Page 4: ...Side Cutters HUDY 189010 Hobby Knife One Way Lube HUDY 106231 Engine After Run Oil HUDY 106250 Bearing Oil HUDY 106230 Apply cyanoacrylate CA glue Part bags used Optional parts Assembly view Assemble...

Page 5: ...ERS 345011 FRONT ONE WAY AXLE BLACK COATED 345024 COMPOSITE FRONT ONE WAY AXLE PULLEY 24T 345070 FRONT ONE WAY AXLE OUTDRIVE ADAPTER HUDY SPRING STEEL 2 345071 FRONT ONE WAY AXLE OUTDRIVE ADAPTER LIGH...

Page 6: ...UPPER 343150 UPPER BALL JOINT 5 8MM SHORT LONG 2 2 343194 STEEL EXTENSION FOR SUSPENSION ARM REAR LOWER 2 343285 PIVOT BALL 6 8MM 2 343311 COMPOSITE UPRIGHT REAR FOR AERO DISC 345280 WHEEL SPRING 2 3...

Page 7: ...ET HUDY SPRING STEEL 345290 ALU SHIM 12x15x1 0MM 4 2mm TIGHTEN GENTLY TIGHTEN FULLY 6mm 2 REAR SUSPENSION BEARING OIL BEARING OIL When using eccentric bushings both bushings must be in same position N...

Page 8: ...x 204 MM 345510 2 SPEED SHAFT 8MM SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT HUDY SPRING STEEL 345820 COMPOSITE 2 SPEED BELT PULLEY 20T CENTER 347310 REAR LOWER INNER PIVOT PIN 2 347322 REAR UPPER INNER PIVOT PIN WITH FLAT SP...

Page 9: ...Both bushings must be in same position 941218 BB 12x18x4 TO LOOSEN REAR BELT Rotate both rear composite hubs in arrow direction A REAR BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT Use white mark on tab for better visibil...

Page 10: ...ot pins If they do not use the 107634 HUDY Arm Reamer to slightly resize the holes in the arms 345301 REAR CVD DRIVE SHAFT SET HUDY SPRING STEEL The upper roll center positions can not be used Use alw...

Page 11: ...DETAIL DETAIL 940508 BB 5x8x2 5 940815 BB 8x14x4 2 REAR SUSPENSION 903310 SFH M3x10 NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION BEARING OIL BEARING OIL BEARING OIL 8x14x4mm 8x...

Page 12: ...NTATION Tighten setscrew onto flat spot STEP DETAIL DETAIL BEARING OIL Pin must protrude equally on both sides of camshaft 940508 BB 5x8x2 5 981208 P 2x8 902308 SH M3x8 901303 SB M3x3 344111 VENTILATE...

Page 13: ...E REAR BODY HOLDER SCREW 2 341370 COMPOSITE REAR BODY HOLDER ARM 341380 COMPOSITE REAR BODY CENTERING PLATE 341381 GRAPHITE REAR BODY CENTERING PLATE SET OPTION 343456 ANTI ROLL BAR REAR 2 6 MM OPTION...

Page 14: ...et up correctly If not make sure that both downstops are the same and that the bar wire is flat If the sides still do not move at the same time adjust the length of the bar holders 3x4mm 3x4mm 3x3mm S...

Page 15: ...ING INITIAL SETTING INITIAL SETTING 2mm 2mm Distance according to bodyshell SHIMS STEP 341381 GRAPHITE REAR BODY CENTERING PLATE SET It is extremely important that the arms move freely on the pivot pi...

Page 16: ...NGE WITH ONE WAY BEARING SMALL 7075 T6 345571 ADAPTER 2 SPEED SMALL 345592 K ALU 2 SPEED SHAFT SHIM BLACK 2 345800 COMPOSITE BELT PULLEY COVER SET 345838 COMPOSITE SIDE BELT PULLEY 18T o8 REAR 901305...

Page 17: ...gap setting setscrews Only tighten until roller pins contact the center hub 903306 SFH M3x6 950812 BB 8x12x4 NOTE ORIENTATION 2ND GEAR 1ST GEAR NOTE ORIENTATION ONE WAY LUBE BEARING OIL BEARING OIL U...

Page 18: ...LE HUDY SPRING STEEL 345220 FRONT CVD DRIVE SHAFT 71MM HUDY SPRING STEEL 345230 DRIVE SHAFT COUPLING HUDY SPRING STEEL 345260 O ALU FRONT WHEEL LOCK SWISS 7075 T6 ORANGE 2 345270 GRAPHITE FRONT AERODY...

Page 19: ...2x 901303 SB M3x3 980320 P 3x20 Tighten gently Tighten fully BEARING OIL BEARING OIL 0 5mm 1mm 1mm NOTE ORIENTATION When using eccentric bushings both bushings must be in same position Concentric INIT...

Page 20: ...1 901308 SB M3x8 901306 SB M3x6 961032 S 3 2 902320 SH M3x20 ALTERNATIVE 2 BLADE ANTI ROLL BAR 5 1mm 5 5mm 2x 2x 1 Pre thread mount with the setscrew 2 After anti roll bar is inserted install and tigh...

Page 21: ...LL BAR COLLAR BLACK 2 345430 PUR REINFORCED DRIVE BELT FRONT 6 0 x 204 MM 347212 FRONT LOWER INNER PIVOT PIN 2 362650 BALL END 4 9MM WITH THREAD 6MM 2 372651 PIVOT BALL UNIVERSAL 4 9 MM HUDY SPRING ST...

Page 22: ...3x6 NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION BEARING OIL BEARING OIL Bo...

Page 23: ...8 Do not insert ball into cup too deeply or bars will bind during operation Each anti roll bar blade has a hex hole at its end Use a 1 5mm hex wrench to adjust the blades 1 5mm 903406 SFH M4x6 2mm Rea...

Page 24: ...ngle of the steering linkages changes and gives less Ackermann By decreasing the Ackermann the car gets more turn in increased steering at corner exit but less cornering speed The Ackermann can be cha...

Page 25: ...ARING OIL BEARING WITH STEEL COVERS BEARING OIL 902310 SH M3x10 4 FRONT SUSPENSION NOTE ORIENTATION FRONT ANTI ROLL BARS 342472 2 2mm OPTION 342474 2 4mm OPTION 342476 2 6mm INCLUDED 342478 2 8mm OPTI...

Page 26: ...ify that both sides move at the same time If they do the bars are set up correctly If not make sure that both downstops are the same and that the bar wire is flat If the sides still do not move at the...

Page 27: ...REW SH M3x8 10 902314 HEX SCREW SH M3x14 10 903306 HEX SCREW SFH M3x6 10 903308 HEX SCREW SFH M3x8 10 940613 HIGH SPEED BALL BEARING 6x13x5 RUBBER SEALED 2 950510 BALL BEARING 5x10x4 FLANGED 2 962060...

Page 28: ...B 5x10x4 1 Loosen upper screw 2 Move belt tensioner as needed 3 Re tighten upper screw TO ADJUST THE BELT TENSIONER STEP DETAIL NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION BEARING OIL 3x6x2mm THREAD LOCK DETAIL...

Page 29: ...steering is needed 1 STEP OUT 4 STEPS OUT 970100 O 10x1 5 901310 SB M3x10 903312 SFH M3x12 303123 O ALU SHIM 3x6x2 0MM ORANGE 10 301159 O ALU COUNTERSUNK SHIM ORANGE 4 302663 COMPOSITE BALL JOINT 4 9...

Page 30: ...NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION BEARING OIL BEARING OIL Follow the TECH TIP on page 41 to install the pivot balls 42 5mm 42 5mm 902308 SH M3x8 940508 BB 5x8x2 5 902310 SH M3x10 902308 SH M3x8 THREAD...

Page 31: ...0 ROLL OVER BAR 346200 ALU SERVO MOUNT SWISS 7075 T6 2 348602 FUEL TANK 125CC SET 348660 ALU FUEL TANK MOUNT 2 389400 MICRO BODY CLIP 10 901316 HEX SCREW SB M3x16 10 902306 HEX SCREW SH M3x6 10 902308...

Page 32: ...steering response approx 6 0mm Note the 90 angle difference between the ball joints 7 FUEL TANK ELECTRONICS Follow the TECH TIP on page 41 to install the pivot balls 1 5mm 902306 SH M3x6 902308 SH M3x...

Page 33: ...r TIGHTEN FULLY FLEX FIXED INITIAL SETTING When big servo and or thick servo grommets are used the servo can touch the chassis if is mounted from the bottom of the radio plate In this case mount servo...

Page 34: ...older not included 3x8mm 3x8mm 3x8mm 3x8mm BATTERY not included THREAD LOCK all screws If the receiver box has 2 different size openings for cable entry narrow and wider cut away the tab for the appro...

Page 35: ...D LARGE 348423 XCA ALU PINION GEAR 23T 2ND 7075 T6 HARDCOATED LARGE 348502 XCA XRAY CENTRIFUGAL AXIAL CLUTCH SET REVERSE SMALL 348512 XCA CLUTCHBELL FOR SMALLER PINION GEARS HUDY STEEL 348532 FLYWHEEL...

Page 36: ...ower This is recommended for high traction tracks where bottom end power is required After inserting the setscrew some excess material may come out of the hole REMOVE this excess material with a knife...

Page 37: ...m 1 ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH GAP ENDPLAY SHIMS CLUTCH GAP SHIMS These shims are used to adjust clutch gap To measure the clutch gap 0 6 0 7mm you can also use HUDY Flywheel Tool 182010 DO NOT INSTALL this...

Page 38: ...iate springs 911410 SHF M4x10 908312 SCH M3x12 902306 SH M3x6 8 ENGINE CLUTCH Adjust gear mesh so there is minimal play between the gears Too tight gear mesh will put excessive strain on all parts and...

Page 39: ...4 308315 COMPOSITE SHOCK BALL JOINT LONG 4 333130 COMPOSITE REAR UPPER CAMBER LINK BALL JOINT 5 8 MM 4 308327 O ALU CAP FOR XRAY SHOCK BODY ORANGE 2 308331 COMPOSITE FRAME SHOCK PARTS 4 STEP SHORT 308...

Page 40: ...insert the membrane ensure that it sits properly all around the alu cup properly CUTAWAY VIEW When installing the shock cap assembly on the shock body some oil will leak out this is normal Fully tight...

Page 41: ...eat the bleeding and rebound adjustment procedure REBOUND ADJUSTMENT 4x 4x Follow this tech tip to properly install pivot balls into the top pivot and bottom ball joint Parts needed M3 x 16 SH screw M...

Page 42: ...8950 336401 902306 902306 349400 338001 O REAR LONG 338001 O FRONT SHORT 336400 902310 336400 336401 336400 THROTTLE LINKAGE SET 336401 BRAKE LINKAGE SET 338001 O ALU SHOCK ABSORBER SET ORANGE 2 33406...

Page 43: ...43 10 FINAL ASSEMBLY REAR SHOCK LONG INITIAL SETTING INITIAL SETTING FRONT SHOCK SHORT 902306 SH M3x6 902306 SH M3x6 DETAIL DETAIL...

Page 44: ...d 902306 SH M3x6 Insert rod through hole in brake arm Bend rod to proper shape NOTE ORIENTATION DETAIL HUDY ALU SERVO HORNS 293494 23T KO Propo Airtronics JR Sanwa OPTION 293495 24T Hitec OPTION 29349...

Page 45: ...ut 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 Rear Tires not included Front...

Page 46: ...throttle control e g throttle trigger is at 95 of full throttle The servo should not have excessive strain when at full throttle or throttle carb damage will result If the transmitter does not have th...

Page 47: ...NT REAR FRONT REAR FRONT REAR RIDE HEIGHT WHEEL DIAMETER mm mm RIDE HEIGHT WHEEL DIAMETER mm mm UPPER ARM SHIMS 4 3 2 1 0 SET UP SHEET LAPS BEST LAP TIME FINAL POSITION sec QUALIFYING POSITION RACE TR...

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