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BEFORE YOU START

The NT18 is a high-quality, 1/18-scale nitro touring car intended for persons aged 
16 years and older with previous experience building and operating RC model 
racing cars. This is not a toy; it is a precision car model. This model racing car is 
not intended for use by beginners, inexperienced customers, or by children without 
direct supervision of a responsible, knowledgeable adult. If you do not fulfi ll  these 
requirements, please return the kit in unused and unassembled form back to the 
shop where you have purchased it. Before building and operating your NT18, YOU 
MUST read through all of the operating instructions and instruction manual and fully 

understand them to get the maximum enjoyment and prevent unnecessary damage. 
Read carefully and fully understand the instructions before beginning assembly.

Make sure you review this entire manual, the included engine instructions, and examine 
all details carefully. If for some reason you decide the NT18 is not what you wanted or 
expected, do not continue any further. Your hobby dealer cannot accept your NT18 kit 
for return or exchange after it has been partially or fully assembled.

Contents of the box may differ from pictures. In line with our policy of continuous 
product development, the exact specifi cations of the kit may vary without prior notice. 

CUSTOMER SUPPORT 

XRAY Europe

Pred Polom 762
91101 Trenčín
Slovakia, EUROPE
Phone: 421-32-7440180
Fax: 421-32-7440179
Email: [email protected]

We have made every effort to make these instructions as easy to understand as possible. 
However, if you have any diffi culties, problems, or questions, please do not hesitate to 
contact the XRAY support team at [email protected]. Also, please visit our Web site 
at www.teamxray.com to fi nd the latest updates, set-up information, option parts, and 
many other goodies. We pride ourselves on taking excellent care of our customers.

You can join thousands of  XRAY fans and enthusiasts in our online community at:  

www.teamxray.com

XRAY USA

RCAmerica, 167 Turtle Creek Boulevard Suite C      
Dallas, Texas 75207
USA
Phone: (800) 519-7221 * (214) 744-2400
Fax: (214) 744-2401
Email: [email protected]

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause 
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

When building, using and/or operating this model always wear protective glasses 
and gloves.

Take appropriate safety precautions prior to operating this model. You are responsible 
for this model‘s assembly and safe operation! Please read the instruction manual before 
building and operating this model and follow all safety precautions. Always keep the 
instruction manual at hand for quick reference, even after completing the assembly. 
Use only genuine and original authentic XRAY parts for maximum performance. Using 
any third party parts on this model will void guaranty immediately.

Improper operation may cause personal and/or property damage. XRAY and 
its  distributors have no control over damage resulting from shipping, improper 
construction, or improper usage. XRAY assumes and accepts no responsibility for 
personal and/or property damages resulting from the use of improper building 
materials, equipment and operations. By purchasing any item produced by XRAY, 
the buyer expressly warrants that he/she is in compliance with all applicable federal, 
state and local laws and regulation regarding the purchase, ownership and use of the 
item. The buyer expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless XRAY for all claims 
resulting directly or indirectly from the purchase, ownership or use of the product. By 
the act of assembling or operating this product, the user accepts all resulting liability. 
If the buyer is not prepared to accept this liability, then he/she should return this kit in 
new, unassembled, and unused condition to the place of purchase.

Failure to follow these instructions will be considered as abuse and/or neglect.

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.

Summary of Contents for NT18

Page 1: ...ite C Dallas Texas 75207 USA Phone 800 519 7221 214 744 2400 Fax 214 744 2401 Email xray rcamerica com SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to c...

Page 2: ...te controlled models The model car is not intended for use on public places and roads or areas where its operation can con ict with or disrupt pedestrian or vehicular traf c Because the model car is c...

Page 3: ...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 inform...

Page 4: ...ipped Micro Servo Receiver Transmitter Engine Muffler Receiver Battery Switch with Cables Battery Charger Transmitter Batteries CA Glue Lexan Paint Fuel Glow Plug Igniter Hudy Start Box 10 4300 Typica...

Page 5: ...5000 930610 385000 970040 1 FRONT DIFFERENTIAL BAG 385000 COMPOSITE GEAR DIFF DRIVESHAFT PINION GEAR 385060 GEARBOX CASE 930610 BALL BEARING MR106ZZ 6x10x3 2 930812 BALL BEARING MR128ZZ 8x12x3 5 2 962...

Page 6: ...7 1 2 3 ASSEMBLED VIEW NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION SAME LENGTH L R CUT OFF CUT OFF 2x 4x 981316 P 3x16 962030 S 3x6x0 3 930812 BB 8x12x3 5...

Page 7: ...8 4 5 6 ASSEMBLED VIEW ASSEMBLED VIEW LO NG SHORT NOTE ORIENTATION ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION 930610 BB 6x10x3 970040 O 4x1...

Page 8: ...10 385742 970040 2 REAR DIFFERENTIAL BAG 385000 COMPOSITE GEAR DIFF DRIVESHAFT PINION GEAR 385060 GEARBOX CASE 385742 SPUR GEAR H 42T 48 930610 BALL BEARING MR106ZZ 6x10x3 2 930812 BALL BEARING MR128Z...

Page 9: ...10 1 2 3 ASSEMBLED VIEW NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION SAME LENGTH L R 4x CUT OFF CUT OFF 2x 981316 P 3x16 962030 S 3x6x0 3 930812 BB 8x12x3 5...

Page 10: ...11 LO NG SHORT NOTE ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION 4 5 6 ASSEMBLED VIEW ASSEMBLED VIEW SHORTER LONGER 930610 BB 6x10x3 970040 O 4x1...

Page 11: ...01 SET OF SUSPENSION ARMS LOWER UPPER 2 1 1 HARD 382200 COMPOSITE SUSPENSION BLOCK L R 2 383200 SET OF LINKAGES BALL JOINTS 385200 COMPOSITE DRIVE SHAFT SET 2 387400 SET OF COMPOSITE PIVOT BALLS 38999...

Page 12: ...13 NOTE ORIENTATION OF ALL PIVOT BALLS 1 2 3 SAME LENGTH LEFT LOWER ARM RIGHT LOWER ARM L R 2x 2x CHECK A A A A B B 981208 P 2x8 A B...

Page 13: ...14 A A A A NOTE ORIENTATION OF ALL PIVOT BALLS DOWNSTOP SCREWS ARE IN LAST BAG L R B B TECH TIP ADJUSTABLE DOWNSTOPS 4 5 REMOVE DOWNSTOP PIN THREAD SET SCREW RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT 901304 SB M3x4 A B...

Page 14: ...15 ALIGN TAB AND SLOT BEFORE TIGHTENING SCREW TIGHTEN SCREW THEN LOOSEN A LITTLE BIT CUTAWAY ASSEMBLED VIEW L R 2x ORIENTATION 6 7 8 TIGHTEN GENTLY 905206 2 2x6 930610 BB 6x10x3 905206 2 2x6...

Page 15: ...16 2x C C 389356 2 5x12 389344 2 2x8 9 10 11 ASSEMBLED VIEW TIGHTEN GENTLY MAKE SURE ARMS MOVE FREELY 905208 2 2x8 905262 2 5x12 C...

Page 16: ...17 ASSEMBLED VIEW 906262 2 5x12...

Page 17: ...83200 SET OF LINKAGES BALL JOINTS 384110 BRAKE DISK 384140 BRAKE DISK COLLAR 2 385200 COMPOSITE DRIVE SHAFT SET 2 385513 ALU MAIN DRIVESHAFT NT18 386410 RADIO PLATE STANDS 387400 SET OF COMPOSITE PIVO...

Page 18: ...19 1 2 3 1 SAME LENGTH L R 2x CHECK NOTE ORIENTATION OF ALL PIVOT BALLS DO NOT USE DOWNSTOP PIN ON LOWER ARMS LEFT LOWER ARM RIGHT LOWER ARM A A B A A B 2x 981208 P 2x8 A B...

Page 19: ...CH TIP 4 5 L R A A A B B A ADJUSTABLE DOWNSTOPS RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT REMOVE DOWNSTOP PIN THREAD SET SCREW DOWNSTOP SCREWS ARE IN LAST BAG ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION OF ALL PIVOT BALLS 901304 SB M3x...

Page 20: ...21 6 7 8 2x CUTAWAY ASSEMBLED VIEW ALIGN TAB AND SLOT BEFORE TIGHTENING SCREW TIGHTEN GENTLY TIGHTEN SCREW THEN LOOSEN A LITTLE BIT ORIENTATION 905206 2 2x6 930610 BB 6x10x3 905206 2 2x6...

Page 21: ...22 10 11 9 ASSEMBLED VIEW C C C C 389356 2 5x12 389344 2 2x8 56mm ORIENTATION 4x TIGHTEN GENTLY 905208 2 2x8 905262 2 5x12 C C...

Page 22: ...front chassis ex Tight ening or loosening the center metric screw will stiffen or soften respectively the front chassis ex and will change the front suspension grip NOTE ORIENTATION CUT AWAY VIEW SHO...

Page 23: ...24 14 16 14 17 906262 2 5x12...

Page 24: ...HASSIS CNC MACHINED 7075 T6 381200 LOWER FRONT BUMPER 381225 FOAM BUMPER BLACK 381300 COMPOSITE BODY POSTS 4 BODY CLIPS 381340 COMPOSITE REAR BODY POST HOLDER 388000 COMPOSITE SHOCK BODY SET 4 389400...

Page 25: ...26 INITIAL POSITION L R 14 1 14 2 14 3 906256 2 5x6 906258 2 5x8...

Page 26: ...27 L R 14 4 ASSEMBLED VIEW SHOCK POSITION 1 2 INITIAL POSITION 2...

Page 27: ...28 14 5 14 6 14 7 SHOCK POSITION NOTE SHIM 1 2 INITIAL POSITION 2 906258 2 5x8 PLASTIC SHIM...

Page 28: ...29 14 8 ASSEMBLED VIEW INITIAL POSITION Cut away all excessing body mount L R...

Page 29: ...MACHINED 2 388580 CLUTCH SPRINGS 0 6MM 2 388600 FUEL TANK 30CC 388710 ALU ENGINE MOUNT SET 388820 AIR FILTER BODY 388840 AIR FILTER FOAM 610001 XRAY NT18 0 8cc ENGINE 681001 XRAY NT18 MUFFLER 681801 M...

Page 30: ...of the clutch shoes The short side of spring must be in the groove of the ywheel nut 7 5 7 7mm After assembling the ywheel the end of the crankshaft should protrude 7 5 7 7mm from the nut Insert shims...

Page 31: ...32 71 2mm 14 4 14 5 C C Always use air lter oil OIL 14 6 960025 N M2 5 906258 2 5x8 905208 2 2x8 C 908275 SCH M2 5x25...

Page 32: ...8 4 20 INTERNAL RATIO 1 2 5 Adjust engine position to achieve proper gear mesh Insert a sheet of paper between gears to set proper mesh To adjust gear mesh loosen these screws through bottom of chassi...

Page 33: ...TENNA HOLDER SET 386310 ANTENNA 386400 BRAKE THROTTLE SYSTEM SET 386410 RADIO PLATE STANDS 388950 SILICONE TUBING 2 3 x 5 0 400MM CLEAR 389170 XRAY XMS01MG MICRO SERVO METAL GEAR 389531 REAR FOAM TIRE...

Page 34: ...35 CA 14 1 14 2 14 3 ASSEMBLED VIEW CORRECT INCORRECT Fibre pad Ferodo Steel pad Fibre pads together Insert brake disk between brake pads 2x SIDE VIEW 982260 SP 2 5x10 906256 2 5x6...

Page 35: ...e ring Small ring After you connect the servo and it is in neutral the servo horn must be perpendicular to the servo body Switch with connecting cable and two 2 2x8 screws included only in kit 380921...

Page 36: ...37 14 7 14 8 14 9 Receiver not included Antenna wire Double sided tape not included INSTALL TO LOWER POSITION 906258 2 5x8 905208 2 2x8...

Page 37: ...TAIL ASSEMBLED VIEW Receiver battery pack 389150 included in kit 380291 Thread brake rod into pivot until ush with end as shown SIDE VIEW Do not overtighten pivot screws pivots must move freely withou...

Page 38: ...TRACKWIDTH WIDE Place brake disc decal on inner wheels Push wheel tabs all the way into the slots on the inner wheel 14 13 14 14 14 15 Screw from servo SILICONE TUBING 10mm Install silicone tubing as...

Page 39: ...40 ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLY RECEIVER BATTERY PACK THROTTLE SERVO STEERING SERVO RECEIVER SWITCH WITH CONNECTING CABLES ANTENNA WIRE 1CH 2CH BATT ON OFF...

Page 40: ...Adjust the servo horn mounting position for the carburetor to open fully Change the pivot mounting position on the servo horn in case the carburetor is not opening fully or if it is opening excessive...

Page 41: ...out body and wing along trim lines Apply window masks inside body Mask and paint body using polycarbonate paint Apply stickers 4 5mm 4 5mm 4 5mm 3mm 4x HOLE FOR BODY POSTS 4 5mm HOLE FOR ANTENNA 4 5m...

Page 42: ...emical and or water damage excessive moisture improper or no maintenance or user modi cations which compromise the integrity of components Warranty will not cover components that are considered consum...

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