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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 fire. 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 fire 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 fire. 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 rectified 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 finished.

•  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 fire.

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 modification 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 find 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 

modifications 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 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 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!

Please note that raw materials such as aluminum, steel, brass, fibreglass, or carbon fibre may 

have small scratches on the surface which is a standard characteristic of any raw material. 

Scratches on the surface of any materials are NOT considered to be material defects.

Products may potentially have small amounts of corrosion on them.  This may be caused by variances in 

weather during different times of the year, humidity in the shop or during shipping, and other contributing 

factors. Even though we have taken all precautions and protection methods to prevent corrosion, these small 

amounts of corrosion (if present) are unavoidable and considered to be acceptable.

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 difficulty finding XRAY products, please check out www.teamxray.com to get 

advice, or contact us via email at [email protected], 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 fire 

or explosion, and ruin your engine.

• Nitro fuel is highly inflammable, explosive, and poisonous. Never use fuel indoors or in places with open 

fires 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 flammability 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 flame, 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 flames, 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 fires or explosions.

• Do not dispose of fuel or empty fuel containers in a fire. There is danger of explosion. 

Summary of Contents for RX8

Page 1: ...1 1 8 LUXURY ON ROAD RACING CAR INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

Page 2: ...ince radio interference 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...

Page 3: ...f 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 op...

Page 4: ...cyanoacrylate CA glue Follow Set Up Book Part bags used Assemble left and right sides the same way Assemble in the specified order Pay attention here Assemble as many times as specified here twice App...

Page 5: ...NE WAY AXLE 345024 COMPOSITE FRONT ONE WAY AXLE PULLEY 24T 345070 FRONT ONE WAY AXLE OUTDRIVE ADAPTER HUDY SPRING STEEL 2 345800 COMPOSITE BELT PULLEY COVER SET 345100 REAR SOLID AXLE SET 345110 REAR...

Page 6: ...0 901303 962121 941218 342070 941218 343285 343150 901306 343130 337253 345280 902308 343120 902308 303241 BALL UNIVERSAL 5 8 MM HEX 4 306219 COMPOSITE SET OF SERVO SHIMS 4 337250 STEEL PIVOT BALL 8 4...

Page 7: ...m Tighten gently Tighten fully 6mm 2 REAR SUSPENSION Bearing oil Bearing oil When using eccentric bushings both bushings must be in same position note orientation To ensure that you always have access...

Page 8: ...REAR LOWER SUSP ECCENTRIC BUSHING 4 343010 COMPOSITE LOWER BULKHEAD REAR RIGHT 343020 COMPOSITE LOWER BULKHEAD REAR LEFT 343050 COMPOSITE REAR BULKHEAD COVER 343055 COMPOSITE REAR LOWER SUSP ARM HOLD...

Page 9: ...OTH rear composite bushings in arrow direction A TO loosen REAR BELT Rotate BOTH rear composite bushings in arrow direction B DETAIL Tighten setscrew onto flat spot THREADLOCK The brake disc must free...

Page 10: ...x6 2x 2mm 903308 SFH M3x8 903308 SFH M3x8 903412 SFH M4x12 940508 BB 5x8x2 5 903416 SFH M4x16 901303 SB M3x3 981208 P 2x8 BEARING OIL 3x8 3x8 4x16 4x16 4x12 4x12 COMPOSITE SET OF BUSHINGS INITIAL SETT...

Page 11: ...NTI ROLL BAR BALL JOINT 5 8 MM 2 333460 COMPOSITE ANTI ROLL BAR BALL JOINT 5 8 MM 4 341330 COMPOSITE REAR BODY HOLDER 341360 COMPOSITE REAR BODY HOLDER SCREW 2 341370 COMPOSITE REAR BODY HOLDER ARM 34...

Page 12: ...x12 3x8 3x8 3x3 3x3 3x14 2x DETAIL DETAILS Initial position InitiaL position step 2mm Distance according to bodyshell 2mm InitiaL position SHIMS step DETAIL note orientation 901303 SB M3x3 901305 SB M...

Page 13: ...RING SWISS 7075 T6 345540 COMPOSITE 2 SPEED GEAR BOX SHOE SET 345541 COMPOSITE 2 SPEED GEAR BOX SHOE 345546 COMPOSITE 2 SPEED GEAR 46T 2nd 345549 COMPOSITE 2 SPEED GEAR 49T 1st 345570 ADAPTER 2 SPEED...

Page 14: ...rientation note orientation note orientation note orientation Do not overtighten gap setting setscrews Only tighten until roller pins contact the center hub One Way Lube SHIFT POINT SCREW SHOE GAP SET...

Page 15: ...342070 COMPOSITE SET OF BUSHINGS 2 342110 COMPOSITE SUSPENSION ARM FRONT LOWER 342130 COMPOSITE SUSPENSION ARM FRONT UPPER 342210 COMPOSITE STEERING BLOCK RIGHT 342220 COMPOSITE STEERING BLOCK LEFT 3...

Page 16: ...8 3x8 3x8 3x6 3x6 3x20 3x20 4x8 4x8 ASSEMBLED VIEW DETAIL DETAIL 2x Centered 2 6mm 3mm 1 8mm 2 5mm 2x 2x note orientation Tighten gently Tighten gently tighten fully when the drive pins are assembled...

Page 17: ...ER CLIPS SET 4 3 2 1 MM 2 337310 PIVOT PIN 2 342010 COMPOSITE LOWER BULKHEAD FRONT RIGHT 342020 COMPOSITE LOWER BULKHEAD FRONT LEFT 342030 COMPOSITE UPPER ARM HOLDER RIGHT 342040 COMPOSITE UPPER ARM H...

Page 18: ...all 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 Tighten fully 4mm 2mm 1mm FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR...

Page 19: ...LLEY COVER SET 345858 COMPOSITE FRONT BELT PULLEY 18T o6 CENTER 345888 COMPOSITE SIDE BELT PULLEY 28T FRONT 345889 COMPOSITE SIDE BELT PULLEY 29T FRONT 346230 COMPOSITE RADIO PLATE MOUNTS L R 901408 H...

Page 20: ...belt tensioner 5 FRONT TRANSMISSION Tighten gently Tighten gently ASSEMBLED VIEW DETAIL note orientation step detail 981262 P 2 5x12 965050 C 5 901408 SB M4x8 903310 SFH M3x10 903308 SFH M3x8 902312 S...

Page 21: ...ar is more difficult to drive in chicanes because there is less traction and stability For tracks with a lot of in corner steering needed 1 step out 4 steps out 970100 O 10x1 5 902310 SH M3x10 903312...

Page 22: ...orientation note orientation BEARING OIL BEARING OIL Follow the TECH TIP on page 31 to install the pivot balls 86 3mm 902308 SH M3x8 940508 BB 5x8x2 5 903310 SFH M3x10 902308 SH M3x8 Thread Lock Thre...

Page 23: ...ed Steering servo not included Servo grommet not included Servo screw not included 336120 902308 902308 336000 Battery Pack not included 346150 903306 903308 303241 BALL UNIVERSAL 5 8 MM HEX 4 306310...

Page 24: ...cs Sanwa F Futaba Robe H Hitec Use appropriate inserts for your servo to ensure the servo has minimal play movement in the servo holder Note the 90 angle difference between the ball joints 7 FUEL TANK...

Page 25: ...he receiver battery pack to the lower holder not included 3x8 3x6 Antenna 3x8 3x8 2x6 detail Servo arm must be perpendicular to linkage when servo is in neutral 90 Personal Transponder not included Re...

Page 26: ...HUDY SPRING STEEL 338556 THRUSTBEARING COLLAR HUDY SPRING STEEL 338581 CLUTCH SPRING MEDIUM 338584 SHIM 5x7x0 2 10 338585 SHIM 5x7x0 3 10 338586 SHIM 5x7x0 5 10 338590 CLUTCH SPRING CUP ALU 7075 T6 3...

Page 27: ...PLAY 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 Adjust with spring preload collar Adjust with shims...

Page 28: ...ave a smaller distance 37mm If your engine has the smaller distance between mounting holes you need to enlarge the mounting holes for example make each hole 0 2 0 4mm larger to allow the engine to fit...

Page 29: ...L 5 8 MM HEX 4 308035 COMPOSITE PISTONS ADJUSTABLE NON ADJUST SET 2 6 308040 SHOCK ADJ NUT ALU O RING 4 4 308073 COMPOSITE SET OF SHIMS FOR ALU SHOCKS 2 308080 SHOCK ABSORBER MEMBRANES 4 308090 SHOCK...

Page 30: ...he way out of the shock body Let the shock rest for 5 minutes to allow the air bubbles to escape SHOCK OIL SHOCK OIL SHOCK OIL After you insert the membrane ensure that it sits properly all around the...

Page 31: ...t Parts needed M3 x 16 SH screw M3 shim Note that the composite parts have two sides noticeable around the pivot ball hole one side has a shiny finish the other side has a regular finish Install pivot...

Page 32: ...2 336401 306219 COMPOSITE SET OF SERVO SHIMS 4 336400 THROTTLE LINKAGE SET 336401 BRAKE LINKAGE SET 341200 COMPOSITE BUMPER 341210 COMPOSITE UPPER HOLDER FOR BUMPER 341320 COMPOSITE FRONT BODY POST 2...

Page 33: ...he front body post depends on the position of the rear body mount Page 12 step 3 1 If the shim on the rear body mount is IN FRONT OF the body mount place the front body mount in position FRONT 2 If th...

Page 34: ...bled view Cut 2 pieces of silicone tubing and install as follows pressure line between exhaust pipe and fuel tank cap fuel line between fuel tank and carburetor Tires not included 3x6 Servo screw not...

Page 35: ...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...

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