Xray M18 Instruction Manual

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4WD SHAFT-DRIVE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

1/18 MICRO CAR1/18 MICRO CAR1/18 MICRO CAR

IT'S FUN, IT'S MICRO, IT'SI T ' S F U N , I T ' S M I C R O , I T ' SIT'S FUN, IT'S MICRO, IT'S

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The XRAY M18 Micro is a unique 1/18th micro-sized model racing car that is the epitome of high-performance and fine distinctive design. Your M18 offers highest performance, responsive handling, and traditionally exceptional XRAY quality, engineering, and design.

The XRAY M18 enters a new frontier in micro-car design by offering fully-adjustable suspension, responsive shaft-drive drivetrain, and ultra-smooth gear differentials. The superb craftsmanship and attention to detail are clearly evident everywhere on the XRAY M18.

The XRAY M18 was created by blending highest-quality materials and excellent design. The result? A very affordable, durable, high-

performance micro race car that is extremely easy to assemble, drive, and race. On high-speed asphalt tracks or short twisty indoor tracks, whether driving for fun or racing to win, the M18 delivers outstanding performance, speed, and precision handling. M18 can be used for competition micro racing, but is also well suited for novice drivers who choose the XRAY M18 as their entrance into the R/C hobby.

We have made every effort to make these instructions as easy to understand as possible. However, if you have any difficulties, problems, or questions, please do not hesitate to contact the XRAY support team at support@teamxray.com. Also, please visit our web site at www.teamxray.com to find the latest updates, setup information, option parts, and many other goodies. We pride ourselves on taking excellent care of our customers.

CONGRATULATIONS

R/C TIPS

QUALITY CERTIFICATE

• Read and fully understand the instruction manual before building.

• Always keep this instruction manual ready at hand for quick reference, even after completing the assembly.

• Make sure all screws are tight. Check them periodically. Make sure that the 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, or 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 support@teamxray.com, or contact the XRAY distributor in your country.

XRAY MODEL RACING CARS uses only the highest quality materials, the best compounds for molded parts and the most sophisticated manufacturing processes. We guarantee that all parts of a newlypurchased 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.

We wish you enjoyment of this high-quality and high-performance micro car and wish you best success on the track!

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 were you purchased it, quoting the part number. We do reserve all rights to change any specification without prior notice. All rights reserved.

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SYMBOLS USED

TOOLS REQUIRED

TOOLS INCLUDED

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Hobby Knife Side Cutters Needlenose Pliers Curved Scissors Hole Reamer

1:1

L=R

Self-tapping screws cut threads into the parts when being tightened. Excessive force may permanently damage parts when tightening screws. It is recommended to stop tightening when the part is attached or when some resistance is felt after the threaded portion enters the plastic.

Overtightened

CORRECT WRONG

The threads are stripped.

Micro Servo

Receiver

Transmitter Micro Motor

5-Cell Micro Battery Pack

Battery Charger Transmitter

Batteries

Micro Speed Controller

CA GlueLexan Paint

(Typically AA type)(Ni-MH recommended)

Differential Assembly Tool Phillips Screwdriver 1.5mm Allen Wrench

Assemble as many times as specified (here twice)

Cut off remaining material

Cut off remaining material from all plastic parts.

Cut off shadded portion

Ensure smooth non-binding movement

Apply instant glue

Pivot ball type used

Pay attention here

Assemble in the specified order

Assemble left and right sides the same way

Part bags used

True-to-scale diagram

Car orientation

Tighten screw gently

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389343

309080

389373

385060

309040

385005

385060

385005

DIFF ASSEMBLY TOOL

385550

309040 BALL-BEARING MR106ZZ 6x10x3 (2) 309080 BALL-BEARING MR128ZZ 8x12x3.5 (2) 385005 COMPOSITE FRONT GEAR DIFF. + DRIVESHAFT PINION GEAR 385060 GEARBOX CASE

385550 O-RING 4x1 (10) 389343 SCREW PHILLIPS 2.2 x 6 (10) 389373 WASHER S 3x6x0.3 (10)

1. FRONT DIFFERENTIAL

BAG

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NOTE ORIENTATION

TIGHTEN DIFF SCREW (CW) = TIGHTENS DIFF

LOOSEN DIFF SCREW (CCW) = LOOSENS DIFF

SET DIFF MEDIUM TIGHT SO IT ROTATES

SMOOTHLY WITHOUT BINDING

ADJUST THE DIFF SO IT SPINS SMOOTHLY

TIGHTEN GENTLY

NOTE

ORIENTATION

CUT OFF

LARGER HOLE

SMALLER HOLE

1. 2. 3.

CCW.

CW.

ASSEMBLED VIEW

1:1

3.1mm

2.6mm

BLACK

SHIM

BLACK

SHIM

309080

BB 8x12x3.5

389373

SHIM 3x6x0.3

389343

2.2x6

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4. 5. 6.

ASSEMBLED VIEW

309040

BB 6x10x3

385550

O 4x1

NOTE

ORIENTATION

NOTE

ORIENTATION

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309080

309460

389373

385000

309080

389373

385000

385060

385000

309040

385736

385550

309040 BALL-BEARING MR106ZZ 6x10x3 (2) 309080 BALL-BEARING MR128ZZ 8x12x3.5 (2) 309460 PIN 3x16 (10) 385000 COMPOSITE REAR GEAR DIFF. + DRIVESHAFT PINION GEAR

385060 GEARBOX CASE 385550 O-RING 4x1 (10) 385736 SPUR GEAR 36T/48 389373 WASHER S 3x6x0.3 (10)

2. REAR DIFFERENTIAL

BAG

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1. 2. 3.

ASSEMBLED VIEW

NOTE ORIENTATION

NOTE

ORIENTATION

SAME

LENGTH

L=R

CUT OFF CUT OFF

309080

BB 8x12x3.5

389373

SHIM 3x6x0.3

309460

P 3x16

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NOTE

ORIENTATION

NOTE

ORIENTATION

385550

O 4x1

4. 5. 6.

ASSEMBLED VIEW ASSEMBLED VIEW

309040

BB 6x10x3

SHORTER LONGER

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389336

387400

382100

381100

387400

389344

389343

387400

382100

389343

389356

383200

389343

389995

309040

382200

309040

385200

309450

309040 BALL-BEARING MR106ZZ 6x10x3 (2) 309450 PIN 2x8 (10) 381100 COMPOSITE MICRO CHASSIS 382100 SET OF SUSPENSION ARMS, LOWER + UPPER (2+1+1) 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 389336 SCREW PHILLIPS FH 2.5x12 (10) 389343 SCREW PHILLIPS 2.2x6 (10) 389344 SCREW PHILLIPS 2.2x8 (10) 389356 SCREW PHILLIPS 2.5x12 (10) 389995 INNER WHEEL ADAPTORS, F+R

3. REAR SUSPENSION

BAG

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NOTE ORIENTATION

OF ALL PIVOT BALLS

309450

P 2x8

1. 2. 3.

SAME

LENGTH

LEFT LOWER ARM

RIGHT LOWER ARM

L=R

CHECK

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L=R

NOTE ORIENTATION

OF ALL PIVOT BALLS

DOWNSTOP SCREWS

ARE IN LAST BAG

TECH TIP

ADJUSTABLE DOWNSTOPS

4. 5.

REMOVE DOWNSTOP PIN

THREAD SET SCREW

RIGHT LEFT

309351

SB M3x4

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ALIGN TAB AND SLOT BEFORE TIGHTENING SCREW

TIGHTEN SCREW,

THEN LOOSEN A LITTLE BIT

CUTAWAY ASSEMBLED VIEW

L=R

ORIENTATION

6. 7. 8.

389343

2.2x6

309040

BB 6x10x3

389343

2.2x6

TIGHTEN

GENTLY

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L=R

389356

2.5x12

389356

2.5x12

389344

2.2x8

389344

2.2x8

9. 10. 11.

ASSEMBLED VIEW

TIGHTEN

GENTLY

MAKE SURE ARMS

MOVE FREELY

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389336

2.5x12

12.

ASSEMBLED VIEW

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387400

389345

387400

383200

387400

389344

385512

382610

389356

389343

387400

382100

389343

389995

309040 382200

309040

385200

309450

382100

387400

389336

389343

309040 BALL-BEARING MR106ZZ 6x10x3 (2) 309450 PIN 2x8 (10) 382100 SET OF SUSPENSION ARMS, LOWER + UPPER (2+1+1) 382200 COMPOSITE SUSPENSION BLOCK, L+R (2) 382610 ADJ. TURNBUCKLE 34MM 383200 SET OF LINKAGES + BALL JOINTS 385200 COMPOSITE DRIVE SHAFT - SET (2) 385512 ALU MAIN DRIVESHAFT- SILVER

387400 SET OF COMPOSITE PIVOT BALLS 389336 SCREW PHILLIPS FH 2.5x12 (10) 389343 SCREW PHILLIPS 2.2x6 (10) 389344 SCREW PHILLIPS 2.2x8 (10) 389345 SCREW PHILLIPS 2.2x10 (10) 389356 SCREW PHILLIPS 2.5x12 (10) 389995 INNER WHEEL ADAPTORS, F+R

BAG

4. FRONT SUSPENSION

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1. 2. 3.1.

309450

P 2x8

SAME

LENGTH

L=R

CHECK

NOTE ORIENTATION OF ALL PIVOT BALLS

DO NOT USE DOWNSTOP PIN ON LOWER ARMS

LEFT LOWER ARM

RIGHT LOWER ARM

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TECH TIP4. 5.

L=R

ADJUSTABLE DOWNSTOPS

RIGHT LEFT

REMOVE DOWNSTOP PIN

THREAD SET

SCREW

DOWNSTOP SCREWS

ARE IN LAST BAG

309351

SB M3x4

ORIENTATION

NOTE ORIENTATION OF ALL PIVOT BALLS

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6. 7. 8.

389343

2.2x6

309040

BB 6x10x3

389343

2.2x6

L=R

CUTAWAY ASSEMBLED VIEW

ALIGN TAB AND SLOT BEFORE TIGHTENING SCREW

TIGHTEN GENTLY

TIGHTEN SCREW, THEN LOOSEN A LITTLE BIT

ORIENTATION

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10. 11.9.

ASSEMBLED VIEW

389356

2.5x12

389356

2.5x12

389344

2.2x8

389344

2.2x8

56mm

ORIENTATION

TIGHTEN GENTLY

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14.13. 15.

ASSEMBLED VIEW

PLASTIC SHIM

389336

2.5x12

MAKE SURE ARMS MOVE FREELY

ORIENTATION

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389334

381225

381200

388000

389400

381340

381300

389400

389333

381300

388000

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) 389333 SCREW PHILLIPS FH 2.5 x 6 (10) 389334 SCREW PHILLIPS FH 2.5 x 8 (10) 389400 MICRO BODY CLIP

BAG

5. FRONT AND REAR FINAL ASSEMBLY

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389333

2.5x6

L=R

1. 2. 3.

ORIENTATION

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389334

2.5x8

PLASTIC SHIM

4. 5.

ASSEMBLED VIEW

1122

SHOCK POSITION

ORIENTATIONORIENTATION

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6. 7.

ASSEMBLED VIEW

ORIENTATION

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389344

389334

389990

382000

389400

386310

386110

386200

382580

386200

389354

389640

385700

309350

389344

383200

387400

389312

386110

309350 HEX SCREW SB M3x3 (10) 382000 COMPOSITE MOTOR PLATE - SET 382580 COMPOSITE SERVO ARMS - SET 383200 SET OF LINKAGES + BALL JOINTS 385700 COMPOSITE PINION SET 386110 COMPOSITE BATTERY HOLDER SET FOR 5 BAT. 386200 COMPOSITE SERVO MOUNT+ ANTENNA HOLDER - SET 386310 ANTENNA

387400 SET OF COMPOSITE PIVOT BALLS 389312 SCREW PHILLIPS 2.0 x 4 (10) 389334 SCREW PHILLIPS FH 2.5 x 8 (10) 389344 SCREW PHILLIPS 2.2 x 8 (10) 389354 SCREW PHILLIPS 2.5 x 8 (10) 389400 MICRO BODY CLIP 389640 RUBBER TIRES + INSERTS F+R, 40 DEG 389990 XRAY MICRO WHEEL, F+R

BAG

6. FINAL ASSEMBLY

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1:1

1. 2. 3.

ASSEMBLED VIEW

389354

2.5x8

389334

2.5x8

USE A MICRO SERVO THAT IS SIMILAR TO OR SMALLER THAN THE SERVO SHOWN

SCREW FROM SERVO

USE HORN FOR YOUR SERVO

USE THE MICRO SERVO INCLUDED IN XRAY M18 POWER PACK #389100

TIP

90°

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4. 5. 6.

ASSEMBLED VIEW ASSEMBLED VIEW

309350

SB M3x3

389312

2x4

USE XRAY MICRO STOCK MOTOR INCLUDED IN XRAY M18 POWER PACK #389100

TIGHTEN

GENTLY

PRE-THREAD THE PINION

USE MICRO STOCK OR MODIFIED MICRO MOTOR

TIP

389344

2.2x8

1mm

ORIENTATION

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SPUR GEAR

PINION GEAR

FINAL RATIO

ACCELERATION

SPEED

x - INCLUDED WITH KIT o - AVAILABLE OPTION

7.50

7.00

6.56

6.18

5.83

5.62

5.29

5.00

4.74

4.29

3.91

INTERNAL RATIO 1:2.5

AVAILABLE OPTION

INCLUDED WITH KIT

7. TECH TIP

389334

2.5x8

PINION GEAR

SPUR GEAR

THE MOTOR STAND IS ADJUSTABLE:

1. RELEASE SCREWS FROM THE BOTTOM OF CHASSIS

2. MOVE THE MOTOR STAND AS NEEDED

3. TIGHTEN THE SCREWS

ADJUST MOTOR STAND SO GEARS MESH SMOOTHLY

ORIENTATION

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389334

2.5x8

ORIENTATIONORIENTATION

8. 9. 10.

USE MICRO BATTERY PACK INCLUDED IN XRAY M18 POWER PACK #389100

USE 4 OR 5 CELL PACK OF 2/3A BATTERIES

INSTALL RECEIVER

(NOT INCLUDED)

DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE

TIP

USE MICRO SPEED CONTROL XMC180 INCLUDED IN XRAY M18 POWER PACK #398100

SCREWS INCLUDED WITH XRAY XMC 180 SPEED CONTROL

INSTALL MICRO SPEED CONTROL

TIP

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11.

FRONT

REAR

12. 13.

NO SPACE

LARGER

SMALLER

NO SPACE

NOTE ORIENTATION

DO NOT USE TOO MUCH GLUE

BAG

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L=R

FRONT 98mm 101mm

REAR 104mm 107mm

A B

15.14.

PLACE BRAKE DISKS DECAL ON INNER WHEELS

PUSH WHEEL TABS ALL THE WAY INTO THE SLOTS ON THE INNER WHEEL

389344

2.2x8

A TRACKWIDTH (NARROW)

B TRACKWIDTH (WIDE)

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ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLY

BATTERY PACK

STEERING SERVO

ANTENNA WIRE

RECEIVER

SPEED CONTROL

M18 POWER PACK ASSEMBLY SHOWN

USE XRAY M18 POWER PACK #389100 THAT INCLUDES ALL ELECTRONICS REQUIRED FOR OPERATION. (RECEIVER & TRANSMITTER ARE NOT INCLUDED)

INSTALL ELECTRONICS ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS

MOTOR

TIP

1CH

2CH

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HOLE FOR BODY POSTS

Cut out body and wing along trim lines

Apply window masks inside body

Mask and paint body using polycarbonate paint

Apply stickers

HOLE FOR WING

WING ASSEMBLY

3mm

4.5mm

HOLE FOR ANTENNA

4.5mm

BODY MOUNTING

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• This product is not suitable for children except under the direct supervision of an adult.

• Carefully read all manufacturers warnings and cautions for any parts used in the construction and use of your model.

• Assemble this kit only in places away from the reach of very small children.

• First-time builders should seek advice from people who have building experience in order to assemble the model correctly and to allow the model to reach its performance potential.

• Insulate any exposed electrical wiring (using heat shrink tubing or electrical tape) to prevent dangerous short circuits.

• Exercise care when using tools and sharp instruments.

• Take care when building; some parts may have sharp edges.

• Keep small parts out of reach of small children.

• Do not put fingers or any objects inside or near rotating or moving parts.

• Immediately after using your model, do NOT touch equipment or electronic components on the model because they may generate high temperatures.

• Follow the operating instructions for the radio equipment at all times.

• Be sure that your operating frequency is clear before turning on or running your model, and never share the same frequency with somebody else at the same time. Ensure that others are aware of the operating frequency you are using and when you are using it.

• Always turn on your transmitter before you turn on the receiver/speed controller or connect the battery pack. Always turn off the receiver/speed controller or disconnect the battery pack before turning your transmitter off.

• Keep the wheels of the model off the ground when checking the operation of the radio equipment.

• Disconnect the battery pack before storing your model.

• When learning to operate your model, go to an area that has no obstacles that can damage your model if your model suffers a collision.

• Remove any sand, mud, dirt, grass or water before putting your model away.

• Use a recommended charger for the batteries and follow the instructions correctly. Over-charging, incorrect charging, or using inferior chargers can cause the batteries to become dangerously hot.

• 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.

• Do not allow the transmitter batteries to become low on charge, otherwise you risk losing control of the model.

• Do not allow any metal part to short circuit the batteries, speed control, or other electrical/electronic device on the model.

• If the model behaves strangely, immediately stop the model, check and clear the problem.

• Do not stall the motor. The speed control will fail within seconds if power is applied to the motor when the car cannot move.

DO NOT USE YOUR MODEL:

• Near real cars, animals, or people that are unaware that an R/C car is being driven.

• In places where children and people gather

• In residential districts and parks

• In limited indoor spaces

• In wet conditions

• In the street

IMPORTANT NOTES

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.

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