2016 All-new Specs
- All-new chassis
- All-new chassis flex
- All-new optimized pod link positions
- All-new rear pod plate
- All-new adjustable servo system
- All-new floating servo mount
- All-new weight balance adjustment
- All-new center shock position adjustment
- All-new rear bulkheads
- All-new rear upper clamps for ball-bearing
- All-new ultra-low CG of rear suspension
- All-new lighter rear bulkhead brace
- All-new adjustable rear ride height
- All-new ride height adjustment shims
General
- XRAY 1/12 pan-car with authentic 100% self-developed XRAY parts, designed and manufactured parts by XRAY in Europe
- Legendary XRAY premium design, workmanship & material quality and unmatched attention to the finest details
- Simple yet effective and proven design, well thought-out details, unmatched precision of all small details
- High-competition design with focus on ultra-low weight, resulting in super-lightweight construction
- Optimized for indoor carpet racing as well as outdoor asphalt racing
Chassis
- New CNC-machined chassis from stiff custom-manufactured 2.5mm high-grade graphite material with specially-designed compound for carpet and asphalt racing
- Chassis has ideal stiffness for excellent handling while still being flexible enough to generate grip
- Chassis & rear pod feature pre-drilled centerline holes for optimum weight balance adjustment using HUDY Balancing Tool #107880
- Composite front chassis protectors protect the front of the chassis
- Chassis includes holes for composite battery backstops
- Body posts with fully-adjustable body holders; optional super-fine +1 or +2mm body backstops available for even better body height adjustment
- Tiny, lightweight antenna mount secures lightweight yet strong molded fiberglass rollover antenna
- Chassis design allows either horizontal or vertical battery placement
Front suspension
- High-competition, fully-adjustable front suspension with super-clean design of all composite suspension parts
- Front lower & upper arms and steering blocks made from hard material to make the car easier to drive and give smoother steering
- Shims included for adjusting upper arm position
- Precision steering block for more precise steering
- Bumpsteer shims for improved steering
- Lower suspension arms feature smart eccentric aluminum inserts for quick & easy track-width adjustment
- Optional aluminum 0.5mm and 1.0mm eccentrics for setting track width
- Ride height adjustment shims for quick, precise, and hassle-free ride height adjustment for various track conditions. Set of 0.2, 0.4, and 0.6mm ride height adjustment shims are included.
- Quick & easy front caster adjustment via included clips
- All composite parts manufactured by XRAY using premium self-developed composite mixtures which guarantee ideal flex of the suspension parts yet hard enough to withstand heavy crashes
- Reactive caster adjustment (preset 2.5°, 5.0° or 7.5°) via easy-to-change eccentric bushings
- Ultra-precise wheel axles CNC-machined from premium HUDY Spring Steel™ additionally hardened and hand ground for precision fitment
- High-precision, HUDY Spring Steel™ upper pivot balls ensure super-fine movement of front suspension
- Composite lower pivot balls for smooth front suspension movement
- Lightweight front upper 3mm adjustable HUDY Spring Steel™ camber turnbuckles can withstand heavy crashes
Steering
- Unique adjustable servo mount can accommodate all types of 1/12 servos, and allows adjustment of servo to chassis centerline
- Floating servo does not touch chassis, eliminating unwanted tweak
- Super-tiny yet robust steering blocks with specially-designed axles prevent axle spinning while tightening the wheel locknuts
- Pivoting front suspension has super-smooth hardened steel kingpins supported by soft springs. Optional medium, hard, and extra-hard suspension springs available.
- Tiny yet robust servo saver with easy Ackermann adjustment via included shims
- 4-spring servo saver for precise, smooth steering
- Specially-designed narrow composite ball joints
- Adjustable, super-lightweight Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum turnbuckles
Rear pod
- Compact, ultra-lightweight narrow rear pod comprised of high-strength aluminum bulkheads, rear aluminum brace, and strong high-grade 2.5mm graphite plates
- Unique alu bulkheads and upper bulkhead clamp are CNC-machined from premium extra-hard Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum, additionally black coated for long life & stylish look
- Light, small pod pivot ball decreases the weight of moving parts and increases the movement range of the rear pod plate
- Optimized rear pod link positions
- Rear pod upper plate includes mounting hole for optional side shock (for different damping characteristics)
- Premium-grade graphite upper deck provides solid attachment for shock absorber to rear pod
- Premium graphite rear link brace holds the side tubes as well as side springs and body posts, as also acts as battery backstop
- Super-easy motor top access
- Rear pod accommodates all motors
- NEW ride height shims for ultra-fine rear ride height adjustment
- Rear differential features high-grade precision carbide balls (for spur gear), hardened and precision-ground steel D- shims, and premium carbide 3x8mm axial thrustbearing
- Ultra-strong hollow rear axle
- Precision-molded spur gear made from XRAY's exclusive composite material, ensuring true running, super-quiet operation, super lightness and robustness for handling powerful motors
- Alu rear hubs machined from lightweight aircraft aluminum, specially lightened and black-coated for stylish look
- Lightweight rear wheel mounting screws for reduced rotating weight
- Alu rear left wheel hub with center-balanced clamping mounting system, ensures secure mounting while eliminating vibration and run-out
- Easy rear track-width adjustment via included shims
- Rear body posts are mounted to the chassis via a wide independently-mounted graphite holder, ensuring body downforce is properly transferred to the chassis
- Rear pod weight balance can be easily adjusted via shims between motor and bulkhead
- Straight side springs have more consistent and smoother compression for better out-of corner exiting and reduced traction rolling
Shock
- XRAY micro shock with similar design to its “big brother” counterpart in XRAY’s successful T4 touring car platform
- Centralized shock absorber position
- 2 frontward, 2 rearward shock position options
- Fully-adjustable shock with hard-anodized aluminum shock body for superior durability, and additionally black-coated for stylish look
- Fine-threaded shock body for quick & easy shock spring preload adjustment
- Tiny, thin shock membrane gives super-smooth damping characteristics
- Super-soft silicone shock O-ring for smooth operation, and improved sealing
- Ultra-finely finished shock shaft with precise-molded composite shock piston ensures optimal oil flow and smooth shock absorber action
- Simple yet smart shock construction allows for quick & easy shock-length adjustment for downstop
- Shock position adjustment via shimming of mounting ball studs
- Rear pod side balance controlled by side tubes which give equalized lateral damping in both directions while eliminating unwanted rebound
- Rigid centrally-mounted shock mount prevents tweak, and significantly improves lateral stability
- 1-hole piston for improved damping characteristics
- Shock length adaptor is included to alter shock length
Assembly & support
- Highest quality composite parts ensure super-precise fitment, easy assembly, and smooth operation of all parts
- Premium 3D full-color Instruction Manual
- Exclusive Virtual Online Setup Sheet database with thousands of set-up sheets for race tracks around the world
- Premium, unmatched XRAY online support
Adjustment possibilities
- Front camber, caster, and toe
- Front & rear track-width
- Front, center, and rear ride height
- Front springs
- Central shock absorber length & position
- Downstops
- Pod damping
- Bumpsteer
- Weight balance
- Ackermann
- Front brace stiffness
- Differential setting
- Servo position
Dimensions
Class: | 1/12 electric pan car |
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Width: | Adjustable 167mm +/- 2mm front, 169mm rear |
Length: | 264 mm (varies depending on rear tires used) |
Wheelbase: | 201+/- 0.5mm |
Weight: | 202 g |
Ready-to-run weight: | 840 g - incl. BL system (varies depending on equipment used) |
Chassis
Chassis: | 2.5mm carbon fiber, CNC machined |
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Body: | Not included, uses 1/12 pan car type |
Drivetrain
Type: | 2WD direct drive to rear axle |
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Rear Axle: | Steel shaft with ball differential |
Primary: | Spur / pinion |
Bearings: | High-speed ball-bearings (10) |
Suspension
Front: | Spring-supported, kingpin-style front suspension with composite upper & lower suspension arms and steering blocks |
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Rear: | Articulating rear motor POD adjustable via pivot-ball links, controlled by rear shock absorber |
Rear Shock: | Central adjustable oil-filled shock absorber |
Geometry
Ride Height: | Adjustable front + rear |
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Camber: | Adjustable front |
Front Caster (Static): | 1–14.5° static adjustable static caster |
Front Caster (Reactive): | 2.5–7.5° adjustable reactive caster |
Track-width: | Adjustable front and rear |
Toe: | Adjustable front |
Downstop: | Adjustable rear |
Ackermann: | Adjustable with shims |
Steering: | Direct linkage between steering servo saver and steering blocks |
Balance: | Front/rear weight balance adjustable via battery position |
Other
Wheels: | Not included |
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Tires: | Not included |
Instructions: | Full-color instruction manual |
Set-up Book: | Printed version not included. Latest full-color Set-up Book (16 pages) can be downloaded from XRAY website. Set-up Book shows previous XRAY models in photographs contained within it, however the methodology and set-up theory are the same for all 1/12 pan cars |
Packaging: | Carton box with vinyl bags containing parts |
Additionally included: | HUDY Diff Grease, Authentication Certificate, parts list & exploded view, decals, oils |
Not included: | Motor, batteries, speed controller, tires, body, steering servo, radio equipment, tools |