Xray X1, Instruction Manual

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Page 2: ...r to assemble the model correctly and to allow the model to reach its performance potential Exercise care when using tools and sharp instruments Take care when building as some parts may have sharp edges Keep small parts out of reach of small children Children must not be allowed to put any parts in their mouth or pull vinyl bag over their head Read and follow instructions supplied with paints and...

Page 3: ...al 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 include...

Page 4: ...1545 HUDY EXCLUSIVE Limited Edition Allen 2 0mm 112045 HUDY EXCLUSIVE Limited Edition Allen 2 5mm 112545 HUDY EXCLUSIVE Limited Edition Socket 5 5mm 175535 HUDY EXCLUSIVE Limited Edition Arm Reamer 4 0mm 107644 HUDY EXCLUSIVE Limited Edition Reamer 107602 HUDY EXCLUSIVE Limited Edition Turnbuckle Wrench 4mm HUDY 181040 Special Tool for Turnbuckles Nuts HUDY 181090 Pocket Hobby Knife HUDY 188981 Sc...

Page 5: ... OPTIONAL TUNING PARTS which are listed in a table like this Please refer to the exploded view of each main section to verify which part is included in the kit while all other parts are available only as an optional parts and must be purchased separately SAMPLE OF OPTIONAL PARTS 37XXXX TYPE1 OPTION 1 37XXXX TYPE2 OPTION 2 37XXXX TYPE3 INCLUDED The European Champion and XRAY factory team driver Jan...

Page 6: ...PPER SUSPENSION ARM 2 5mm 372177 FRONT COIL SPRING 3 6x6x0 5mm C 3 5 GOLD 2 372213 COMPOSITE STEERING BLOCK BACKSTOPS 372286 X1 21 KING PIN 2 372290 ALU SHIM 3 2x4 8x0 5 4 372320 COMPOSITE ARM BUSHING 4 372321 COMPOSITE CASTER CAMBER BUSHING 2 2 2 2 372410 K ALU BALL BEARING ANTI ROLL BAR HOLDER BLACK 372481 ANTI ROLL BAR FRONT 1 1mm 372649 BALL END 4 2MM WITH 4MM THREAD 2 372662 COMPOSITE BALL JO...

Page 7: ...AIL CUTAWAY VIEW DETAIL Remove excess material DETAIL 19 5mm DETAIL 6mm ALU STAND 372115 X1 GRAPHITE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM 2 5mm To improve steering in low traction conditions with standard F1 front tires Mount the front tube on the upper arm into the correct hole depending on the front track width If you use STANDARD TRACK WIDTH use the outside holes on the upper arms If you use WIDE TRACK WIDTH u...

Page 8: ...r low to medium traction tracks or smaller technical tracks The short wheelbase improves steering and rotation of the car STANDARD TOP DECK LONG SHORT 902306 SH M3x6 LOWER ARMS The adjustable backstops are used to limit the steering angle Adjust the backstop with the set screw to achieve the maximum steering angle needed Adjust the steering angle on both L R sides to the same amount BACKSTOP STEER...

Page 9: ...ts STANDARD TRACK WIDTH ALTERNATIVE 1 Standard track width setting is used for standard F1 front tires such HUDY RIDE HOT RACE To make sure that you use the correct setting measure the track width with the tires the track width must be maximum 190mm 2x WIDE TRACK WIDTH ALTERNATIVE 2 Wide track width setting is used for the narrow F1 front tires such as Volante To make sure that you use the correct...

Page 10: ...TIAL SETTING use the middle position INITIAL SETTING ALTERNATIVE 1 LONG SHOCK FORWARD MOUNT POSITION For the LONG shock alternative mount the shock holder on the top deck ALTERNATIVE 2 SHORT SHOCK REARWARD MOUNT POSITION For the SHORT shock alternative without the adaptor mount the shock holder on the graphite plate for mounts page 20 ALU NUTS M3 296530 B ALU BLUE OPTION 296530 K ALU BLACK OPTION ...

Page 11: ...ace remove the 3x6mm screws STEP 2 Install the graphite brace using 3x8mm screws For stiff setting install also the 3mm shim Install only for STIFF setting SOFT WITHOUT THE BRACE INITIAL SETTING The car will have less initial steering Recommended for high and very high traction carpet tracks where the car needs to be easy to drive and less responsive MEDIUM WITH BRACE Improves in corner steering b...

Page 12: ... carpet and other high traction tracks Use MORE camber on asphalt and low traction tracks These eccentric bushings adjust the front CAMBER 1 0 CAMBER 1 5 CAMBER 2 0 CAMBER 2 5 CAMBER ECCENTRIC BUSHINGS ECCENTRIC BUSHINGS 0 3mm 0 3mm 930407 BB 4x7x2 5 OIL OIL BEARING OIL HUDY 106230 BEARING OIL HUDY 106230 FREE MOVEMENT INITIAL SETTING ANTI ROLL BARS 372481 1 1mm INCLUDED 372482 1 2mm OPTION ALU CA...

Page 13: ...end using the same oil in the front tube as on the king pin axles It is very important to re oil the front tube at least once per race day You may use different oil thickness depending on track conditions STANDARD TRACK WIDTH WIDE TRACK WIDTH For HIGH grip use SOFTER oils For LOW grip or ASPHALT use HARDER oils HUDY SILICONE OILS 106410 1 000cSt OPTION 106420 2 000cSt OPTION 106430 3 000cSt OPTION...

Page 14: ...ks INDOOR Ride height is as low as the rules allow usually 4mm OUTDOOR Always run at least 5mm ride height Rear ride height should always be 0 1 0 2mm higher than the front I recommend changing droop using the upper shims on the kingpin but note that this also changes the ride height by the same amount Adding 0 5mm shim means 0 5mm less droop because the spring gets more preload which results in a...

Page 15: ...3018 X1 21 ALU REAR BULKHEAD MOTOR RIGHT 373028 X1 21 ALU REAR BULKHEAD LEFT 373050 GRAPHITE REAR BULKHEAD BRACE 2 0mm 373073 K ALU REAR BRACE MOUNT 13mm BLACK 2 373075 ALU REAR BRACE MOUNT 10 5MM BLACK 2 373087 GRAPHITE BATTERY BACKSTOP 2 0mm 373095 ALU CHASSIS PIVOT HOLDER SWISS 7075 T6 373096 ALU POD PLATE PIVOT HOLDER SWISS 7075 T6 373097 COMPOSITE PIVOT BRACE BUSHING 373554 X1 21 GRAPHITE REA...

Page 16: ... shims has a direct effect on the pivot mounting position Please see PAGE 17 INITIAL SETTING rear pivot position 1mm shim NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION 303122 SHIM 3x6x1 6mm THREAD 1mm 902312 SH M3x12 960030 N M3 293110 HUDY BRUSHLESS RC FAN 30mm 293111 HUDY Brushless RC Fan 40mm Inner positions Outer positions INITIAL SETTING ...

Page 17: ...t FORWARD Pivot mounted in forward chassis holes with 3mm shims under the pivot ball The forward pivot mounting position gives a good balance between front and rear traction PIVOT MOUNTING ALTERNATIVE Ensure free smooth movement 902256 SH M2 5x6 Do not use shims for initial setting 303122 303123 shims are NOT INCLUDED in the kit 1mm 1mm 2mm ROLL CENTER ADJUSTMENT The roll center can be adjusted by...

Page 18: ...uces steering increases stability CENTER POSITION INITIAL SETTING Straight link easier to drive INNER POSITION Angled link Increases in corner steering INITIAL SETTING POD LINKAGE POSITION DETAIL 903306 SFH M3x6 903305 SFH M3x5 2x 2 REAR SUSPENSION NOTE ORIENTATION ...

Page 19: ...drive on high traction tracks HARDER SPRINGS Improves steering response but also increases traction rolling 960030 N M3 903306 SFH M3x6 DETAIL 13mm ALU STAND 13mm ALU STAND 2 REAR SUSPENSION For battery backstop adjustment check page 40 INITIAL SETTING IMPORTANT SIDE SPRINGS 373584 C 0 6 SILVER OPTION 373585 C 0 9 GOLD INCLUDED 373586 C 1 2 BLACK OPTION 373587 C 1 5 SILVER OPTION 373588 C 1 8 GOLD...

Page 20: ... O ALU ADJUSTABLE BODY POST STOP 2 Very handy easily externally adjustable body post made from Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum Allows for adjustment of body height by 3mm without needing to change the position on the body post 960030 N M3 960030 N M3 960030 N M3 306219 SHIM 3x6x3 903306 SFH M3x6 NOTE ORIENTATION 3x8mm SH 3x8mm SH 3x8mm SFH 903308 SFH M3x8 2 REAR SUSPENSION From BAG ALTERNATIVE 2 SHORT SHOC...

Page 21: ...HALT use HARDER oils 2 REAR SUSPENSION The angle of the side tubes has a fine effect on car performance The angle is adjusted with shims between the pivot ball and the rear brace and or upper plate The HIGHER the angle the stiffer it feels and the less it rolls The LESS flatter the angle the softer it feels and the more it rolls SIDE TUBE ANGLE SHIM SHIM SHIM HUDY OILS 106510 10 000cSt OPTION 1064...

Page 22: ...50 378100 OPTIONAL SIDE SHOCK 372651 2mm 3x8mm 3x6mm 3x6mm SIDE SHOCK OPTIONAL PARTS NOT INCLUDED 378100 Side Shock Absorber SET 362650 Ball End 4 9mm with Thread 6mm 2 303122 O Alu Shim 3x6x1mm Orange 10 303123 O Alu Shim 3x6x2mm Orange 10 372651 Ball Universal 4 9mm HUDY Spring Steel 2 902308 Hex Screw SH M3x8 10 1mm REMOVE Graphite Battery Backstop when using the optional side shock NOTE ...

Page 23: ...es installed attached at front middle and rear This is the stiffest most stable setting Recommended for high traction carpet such as US black carpet The car will have less roll but will also have less overall grip CHASSIS FLEX ADJUSTMENT 902306 SH M3x6 960030 N M3 903306 SFH M3x6 902310 SH M3x10 2 REAR SUSPENSION 3x10mm 3x6mm SFH 3x6mm SH 10 5mm ALU STAND MEDIUM STIFF For the MEDIUM and STIFF sett...

Page 24: ...R WHEEL HUB LEFT 375050 O ALU DIFF HUB ORANGE 375080 D LOCK DIFF PLATE 2 375090 SET OF ALU SHIMS 6 37x8 4mm 0 5mm 1 0mm 2 0mm 375896 COMPOSITE SPUR GEAR 96T 64P 901304 HEX SCREW SB M3x4 10 908258 HEX SCREW SOCKET HEAD CAP M2 5x8 10 930130 CARBIDE BALL 3 175mm 12 930138 CARBIDE BALL BEARING AXIAL F3 8 3x8x3 5 V2 941438 BALL BEARING 1 4 x3 8 x1 8 RUBBER SEALED OIL 2 951438 BALL BEARING 1 4 x 3 8 x 1...

Page 25: ...ARING OIL HUDY 106230 OIL OIL 3 BALL DIFFERENTIAL FLANGED FLANGED 951438 BB 1 4 x3 8 x1 8 375090 6 4x8 4x1 0 375090 6 4x8 4x2 0 375090 6 4x8 4x0 5 908258 SCH M2 5x8 These eccentric bushings adjust the RIDE HEIGHT of the rear pod Make sure to use the SAME eccentric bushings on BOTH sides REAR RIDE HEIGHT ECCENTRIC BUSHINGS INITIAL SETTING ORIENTATION UPPER 1 5 1 5 2 0 2 0 2 5 2 5 1 0 1 0 0 5 0 5 0 ...

Page 26: ... of the rear differential Tightenthenutgentlysothediffdoesnotslipunderpower butdo not overtighten or the diff balls and or plates may be damaged DIFF GREASE BEARING OIL HUDY 106230 OIL OIL NOTE ORIENTATION Thread the set screw deep enough into the wheel adaptor so it does not protrude Tighten fully NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION DIFF GREASE HUDY 106211 960030 N...

Page 27: ...ardness of the shock is influenced not by the holes in the piston but rather by the insert 104002 HUDY AIR VAC VACUUM PUMP ON ROAD 4 CENTER SHOCK BAG 04 1 1mm 1 2mm 1 3mm 1 1mm 1 2mm 1 3mm 308333 303241 308353 K 308082 965023 965023 308037 308323 970130 972030 378062 308037 308327 K 308316 901303 308263 378072 K 308042 K 378073 K 303241 308092 SHOCK PISTONS XRAY SPRINGS 308263 C 2 3 2 6 2 INCLUDED...

Page 28: ...CK OIL 965023 C 2 3 DETAIL SHOCK OIL NOTE ORIENTATION DETAIL CUTAWAY VIEW Be careful not to cross thread the collar on the shock body DETAIL 1 1mm 1 2mm 1 3mm 1 1mm 1 2mm 1 3mm 3 HOLES 4 HOLES INITIAL SETTING SHOCK PISTON ADJUSTMENT 4 CENTER SHOCK ...

Page 29: ...es to escape Add shock oil as necessary SHOCK FILLING SOFTER OIL Recommended for bumpy and low traction tracks generates more traction HARDER OIL Recommend for flat and high traction tracks improves steering response 104002 HUDY AIR VAC VACUUM PUMP To make sure that all the air is removed from the shock oil we recommend using the HUDY Air Vac 4 CENTER SHOCK After you insert the membrane ensure tha...

Page 30: ...ft will push out 50 of its length 25 rebound repeat steps 1 to 3 until the shock shaft will push out 25 of its length 0 rebound repeat steps 1 to 3 until the shock shaft will push out 0 of its length If the shock shaft does not rebound enough you will have to refill the shock with shock oil and then repeat the bleeding and rebound adjustment procedure 901303 SB M3x3 An innovative new feature is to...

Page 31: ...and measure it at the link connection of the side pod Lift the car on the rear part of the center shock When you unload the shock fully you can measure the height at the same spot again The difference to the ride height is the droop amount The set up of the rear downstop is very important to find a good balance between traction and rotation On both indoor and outdoor tracks I recommend starting wi...

Page 32: ...ANTENNA 2 371250 X1 LEXAN FRONT SPOILER 2 373514 K X1 COMPOSITE REAR WING LIGHTWEIGHT WIDE BLACK 379701 XRAY X1 1 10 FORMULA BODY 302665 302665 306310 306301 903308 306200 K Steering Servo NOT INCLUDED 902308 372503 372503 362650 940508 372550 K 309400 309400 305968 306000 NOT INCLUDED Receiver NOT INCLUDED 373514 K 371250 379701 940510 960040 903310 902306 902320 333074 303123 960030 903306 36265...

Page 33: ...e steering pivot shaft mount is mounted only to the chassis This allows the chassis to flex in the steering area which makes the steering smoother but at the same time reduces steering response Recommended for large open tracks or tracks with high traction STEERING PIVOT SHAFT MOUNTING ALTERNATIVE 2 With the post connected to the arm mount plate The steering pivot shaft mount is mounted to the cha...

Page 34: ...9 Futaba 25T ALU SERVO HORNS OFFSET 293491 KO Sanwa 23T 293492 Hitec 24T 293493 Futaba 25T CLAMP ALU SERVO HORNS OFFSET 293401 KO Sanwa 23T 293402 Hitec 24T 293403 Futaba 25T For more in corner steering and better steering response aluminum servo horns may be used IMPORTANT When an aluminum horn is used the steering servo saver is not used This increases the risk of breaking the servo in serious c...

Page 35: ...x 903306 SFH M3x6 NOTE ORIENTATION 5 FINAL ASSEMBLY NOTE ORIENTATION STEERING LINK STEERING LINK 57 5 mm 57 5 mm 2x STEERING LINKS LEFT THREAD LEFT THREAD RIGHT THREAD RIGHT THREAD 4 x LEFT THREAD RIGHT THREAD ...

Page 36: ...depends on the wheelbase setting The 63mm length is recommended for standard wheelbase setting INITIAL SETTING LEFT THREAD RIGHT THREAD 1 1 NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION 5 FINAL ASSEMBLY NOTE ORIENTATION Shiny finish side NOTE ORIENTATION Shiny finish side NOTE ORIENTATION ...

Page 37: ...6 903306 SFH M3x6 902306 SH M3x6 DETAIL These positions adjust the HEIGHT of the rear wing HIGHER wing more rear traction more stability LOWER wing higher top speed improved steering response INITIAL SETTING 3x6mm SH 3x6mm SFH 3x6mm SFH ...

Page 38: ... less stable and more difficult to drive Recommended for large tracks with long sweepers MIDDLE Compromise between high and low downforce INITIAL SETTING HIGH DOWNFORCE Higher stability easier to drive with less initial steering WING POSITION 2mm OPTIONAL WING 373513 K X1 COMPOSITE ADJUSTABLE REAR WING BLACK ETS APPROVED 373514 X1 COMPOSITE REAR WING LIGHTWEIGHT WIDE WHITE ...

Page 39: ...5 25T 64P OPTION 305976 26T 64P OPTION 305977 27T 64P OPTION 294128 28T 64P OPTION 305979 29T 64P OPTION 294130 30T 64P OPTION 294131 31T 64P OPTION 305982 32T 64P OPTION 294133 33T 64P OPTION 305984 34T 64P OPTION 305985 35T 64P OPTION 294136 36T 64P OPTION 294137 37T 64P OPTION 294138 38T 64P OPTION 294140 40T 64P OPTION 294141 41T 64P OPTION 294142 42T 64P OPTION 294144 44T 64P OPTION 305996 46...

Page 40: ... the battery is the car will be more aggressive and have more steering 5 FINAL ASSEMBLY Receiver not included Speed Controller not included Battery Pack not included 203063 O 63x1 8 The battery pack has to be angled when installing or removing it from the car Battery Pack NOT INCLUDED REARWARD battery placement INITIAL SETTING FORWARD battery placement 903310 SFH M3x10 960030 N M3 ...

Page 41: ...shed cutting peel off the external protective films TRACK WIDTH ADJUSTMENT SHIMS 338584 5x7x0 2mm OPTION 338585 5x7x0 3mm OPTION 338586 5x7x0 5mm INCLUDED 338586 SHIM 5x7x0 5 5x7x0 5mm Make sure that the wheel moves freely after nut tightening If the wheel binds loosen the nut slightly This shim allows fine adjustment of the front track width Use the same shims on both sides Use 5x7x0 5mm shim for...

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