The X12 is a high-quality, 1/12-pan 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 fulfill 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 X12, 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 and examine all details carefully. If for some reason you decide the X12 is not what you wanted or expected, do not continue any
further. Your hobby dealer cannot accept your X12 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 specifications of the kit may vary without prior
notice.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
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 info@teamxray.com. Also, please visit our Web site at www.teamxray.com to find 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
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XRAY Europe
Slovakia
EUROPE
Phone: 421-32-74401100
Fax: 421-32-74401109
E-mail: info@teamxray.com
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Phone: (800) 519-7221 * (214) 744-2400
E-mail: xray@rcamerica.com
XRAY USA
TX 75062
USA
Fax: (214) 744-2401
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 reserve all rights to change any specification without prior notice. All rights
reserved.
#372316-O 0MM - STANDARD
#3723170.5MM - OPTION
#3723181.0MM - OPTION
BAG
303121-O ALU SHIM 3x6x0.5MM - ORANGE (10)
303122-O ALU SHIM 3x6x1.0MM - ORANGE (10)
303123-O ALU SHIM 3x6x2.0MM - ORANGE (10)
371105 X12‘15 CHASSIS - 2.5MM GRAPHITE
372011 COMPOSITE FRONT UPPER ARM MOUNT - RIGHT - HARD
372021 COMPOSITE FRONT UPPER ARM MOUNT - LEFT - HARD
372112 COMPOSITE SUSPENSION ARM FRONT LOWER - RIGHT - HARD
372122 COMPOSITE SUSPENSION ARM FRONT LOWER - LEFT - HARD
372130 COMPOSITE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM & BALL JOINT
372131 COMPOSITE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM - HARD
372180 FRONT COIL SPRING 3.6x6x0.5MM; C=3.5 - GOLD (2)
372211 COMPOSITE STEERING BLOCK - RIGHT - HARD - V2
372221 COMPOSITE STEERING BLOCK - LEFT - HARD - V2
372280 KING PIN (2)
372290 ALU SHIM 3.2x4.8x0.5 (4)
372292 STEEL SHIM 0.2MM - SILVER (2)
372293 STEEL SHIM 0.4MM - BLACK (2)
372294 STEEL SHIM 0.6MM - GOLD (2)
372315 COMPOSITE ECCENTRIC BUSHINGS + CASTER CLIPS (2)
372316-O ALU ECCENTRIC BUSHING 0.0MM - ORANGE (2)
372620 ADJ. TURNBUCKLE M3x17 MM - HUDY SPRING STEEL™ (2)
372650 BALL-END 4.2MM - THREADED - HUDY SPRING STEEL™ (2)
373120-O ALU SHIM 5.3x7.8x0.5MM - ORANGE (10)
373240 PIVOTBALL UNIVERSAL 6.0 MM - HUDY SPRING STEEL™(2)
373241 COMPOSITE PIVOTBALL 6.0 MM (2)
375220 FRONT WHEEL AXLE (2)
377220 FRONT UPPER PIVOT PIN 2x31MM (2)
296530-O ALU NUT M3 - ORANGE (10)
901304 HEX SCREW SB M3x4 (10)
902310 HEX SCREW SH M3x10 (10)
902312 HEX SCREW SH M3x12 (10)
903312 HEX SCREW SFH M3x12 (10)
964032 WASHER S 3.2 x 4.8 x 0.2 (10)
965019 E-CLIP 1.9 (10)
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1.2.3.
2x
3x12
Upper Arm Position Adjustment Shims
The shims influence the camber gain change.
MORE shims = less camber gain, reduced initial
steering, reduced steering sensitivity (less twitchy).
LESS shims = more camber gain, increased initial
steering, increased steering sensitivity.
3x10
Use same shim thickness in left and right sides.
2x
NOTE
ORIENTATION
STEEL BALL
2x
1+0.5mm
2mm
5.3x7.8x0.5
3x6x0.5
REACTIVE CASTER SETTING
= 2.5°
= 5° INITIAL SETTING
= 7.5°
Use same bushings in left and
right sides.
CASTERCAMBER
902310
SH M3x10
902312
SH M3x12
ASSEMBLED VIEW
303121-O
SHIM 3x6x0.5
Marked “L“
COMPOSITE
BALL
373120-O
SHIM 5.3x7.8x0.5
6
7.2mm
NOTE ORIENTATION
7.2mm
ASSEMBLED VIEW
CASTER
ASSEMBLED VIEW
Make sure that
arm moves freely.
If the arm does not have
enough play, remove the clips
and thin the clips slightly with
sandpaper. The arms must have
free movement and not bind.
Moves freely
901304
SB M3x4
Page 7
4.5.6.
2x2x2x
Moves freely
The number of shims used affects the ride
1mm
2mm
height of the car, so determine the proper
amount of shimming based on tire diameter.
Marked “L“
ASSEMBLED VIEW
NOTE
ORIENTATION
NOTE
0.5mm
0.5mm
0.2mm (4x)
ORIENTATION
The X12 has adjustable front track-width. There are 3 different
bushings - 0mm centric (included in kit), or 0.5mm or 1.0mm
eccentric (optional). Use the same bushing in front and rear, and
also use the same orientation of the bushing on both right and left
sides.
Use the proper bushing, to achieve requested front track-width.
+=
LEFTRIGHTTRACK WIDTH
-1mm
-0.5mm
0mm
+0.5mm
+1mm
165mm
166mm
167mm
168mm
169mm
Initial setting
The flat of the nut must be PARALLEL to the lower arm.
303241 BALL UNIVERSAL 5.8 MM HEX (4)
306219 COMPOSITE SET OF SERVO SHIMS (4)
371146 LINK GRAPHITE 2.5MM REAR POD LOWER PLATE
371190 COMPOSITE POD LINK (2)
372650 BALL-END 4.2MM THREADED HUDY SPRING STEEL™(2)
372662 COMPOSITE BALL-JOINT 4.2 MM (4)
373011 ALU REAR BULKHEAD - MOTOR (RIGHT)
373021 ALU REAR BULKHEAD - LEFT
373030-O ALU REAR BULKHEAD BRACE - ORANGE
373066 ALU PIVOT BALL
373073-O ALU REAR BRACE MOUNT 16MM- ORANGE (2)
373084 LINK REAR BRACE - GRAPHITE 2.5MM
373092 COMPOSITE LOWER & UPPER PIVOT BRACE - LOW ROLL-CENTER
373545 X12‘15 REAR POD UPPER PLATE - GRAPHITE
373585 SIDE SPRING C=0.9 - GOLD (2)
373590 COMPOSITE SPRING HOLDER (2)
373591 COMPOSITE SIDE SPRING HOLDER (2)
376300 COMPOSITE ANTENNA MOUNT
376352 GR . PLATE FOR ANTENNA HOLDER
376362-O ALU ANTENNA HOLDER MOUNT - ORANGE (2)
Ensure free, smooth movement without excessive freeplay.
DO NOT TIGHTEN FULLY
903306
SFH M3x6
903310
SFH M3x10
902306
SH M3x6
296530-O
ALU N M3
903310
SFH M3x10
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4.5.6.
2x2x
DO NOT TIGHTEN FULLY,
PIVOTBALLS MUST TURN
FREELY.
ASSEMBLED VIEW
TIGHTEN
FULLY
10
903306
SFH M3x6
902258
SH M2.5x8
903306
SFH M3x6
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7.8.
NOTE ORIENTATION
3x6x2
3x6x2
0.5mm
"CLICK"
306219
SHIM 3x6x2
901308
SB M3x8
296530-O
ALU N M3
902306
SH M3x6
903306
SFH M3x6
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9.10.11.
3x6x1
3x6x1
SHOCK MOUNTING POSITION
For alternative shock mounting
positions, see page 20.
12
902306
SH M3x6
296530-O
ALU N M3
306219
SHIM 3x6x1
901303
SB M3x3
903308
SFH M3x8
902306
SH M3x6
903306
SFH M3x6
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12.13.
2x
OPTIONAL SIDE SHOCK
Optional side shock can be used to improve traction in
low- and medium-grip conditions.
2x
FACTORY PRE-ASSEMBLED
Add oil in each slot of the Derlin™ side shock tubes.
OIL
NOTE: Add oil only in the slots, not on the whole tube.
After assembling the side tubes, check for smooth operation.
NOTE: It is very important to re-oil the side tubes, as least once per race day.
NOTE: You may use different oil thicknesses depending on track conditions.
OILS
#359301 1000cSt
#359302 2000cSt
#359303 3000cSt
2x
For high grip: use softer oils
For low grip or asphalt: use harder oils
The angle of the side tubes has a fine effect on car
performance. 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.
OPTIONAL PARTS (not included):
#378100 Side Shock Absorber Set
#302654 Ball End 4.9mm with 8mm Thread - V2 (2)
#303120 Set of Alu Shims (0.5mm, 1.5mm, 2.5mm)
#372651 Ball Universal 4.9mm - HUDY Spring Steel™ (2)
#902308 Hex Screw SH M3x8 (10)
378001 SHOCK ABSORBER SET
378011 COMPOSITE SHOCK PARTS - FRAME
378020 ALU THREADED SHOCK BODY - HARDCOATED
378030-O ALU SHOCK BODY CAP - LOWER - ORANGE
378040-O ALU SHOCK ADJUSTABLE COLLAR - ORANGE
378050-O ALU SHOCK BODY CAP - UPPER - ORANGE
378011
378061
378011
378040-O
378061 SHOCK SHAFT
378070-O ALU SHOCK SPRING COLLAR - ORANGE
378071-O ALU SHOCK ADAPTER - ORANGE
378080 SHOCK RUBBER MEMBRANE (2)
378093 SHOCK SPRING - GOLD
Carefully remove the shock piston from the
frame, and remove all excess plastic flash
OIL
Shock Oil
OIL
Shock Oil
ASSEMBLED VIEW
18
965015
C 1.5
971022
O 2x2
Page 19
4.
DEFAULT SHOCK SETTING FOR CENTER SHOCK ABSORBER
Follow the steps below to set the shock.
HALF TIGHTENTIGHTEN FULLY
50%
Oil 700cSt
3~5x
UP & DOWN
➊➋➌➍➎➏
Extend the shock shaft
completely. Fill the shock
body with the shock oil.
Move the shock shaft up and
down a few times to release
the air bubbles trapped
beneath the piston.
Orient the filled shock
vertically for several
minutes with the shock
shaft fully extended. The
remaining air bubbles will
release.
Install the shock membrane
into the groove in the
upper shock cap.
Gently place the shock cap
assembly onto the filled
shock body. Excess oil will
spill from the shock. Screw
the shock cap onto the body
by only a few turns, approx.
50%. Excess oil will flow
through the hole in the
shock cap.
Gently push the shock shaft
completely into the shock
body. Excess oil will flow
through the hole in the
shock cap.
100%
➐
Keep the shock shaft
pushed in the shock body
and tighten the shock cap
completely.
Tighten the cap fully but
do not overtighten or the
rubber membrane may be
damaged. Make sure that
there is no oil leakage
after the cap is tightened.
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5.
ALTERNATIVE 1
SHORT SHOCK (REARWARD POSITION)
An innovative new feature is to change the center shock
front mounting position & shock length. By moving the
center shock mounts on the chassis to either the forward or
rearward position, the damping and steering characteristics
can be changed.
REARWARD shock position (SHORT shock):
Improved steering response, quicker direction changes.
FORWARD shock position (LONGER shock with adapter):
Improved driveability over bumps, improved on-power
traction.
DOWNSTOP ADJUSTMENT
The length of the shock absorber affects the amount of
rear downstop. To adjust, thread the ball-joint on or off the
bottom spring cap or adapter.
ALTERNATIVE 2 (INITIAL SETTING)
LONG SHOCK (FORWARD POSITION)
For the long shock
alternative, the shock
adaptor must be used.
20
SHORT
Press the collar FULLY onto
the end of the shock shaft and
tighten the M3x3 setscrew.
For initial setting,
thread fully.
901303
SB M3x3
LONG
5mm5mm
Press the collar FULLY onto
the end of the shock shaft and
tighten the M3x3 setscrew.
ADAPTER
For initial setting,
thread fully.
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37
6. FINAL ASSEMBLY
SPEED CONTROLLER
(not included)
STEERING SERVO
(not included)
301159-O
903310
372650
372503
FROM SERVO
372661
372503
RECEIVER
(not included)
372610-O
306219
372661
376255-O
903305
376310
376130
903305
LiPo BATTERY
(not included)
371320
309400
981210
306219
902310
TIRES
(not included)
375390
371320
309400
902308
MOTOR & PINION
(not included)
371200
903310
BAG
06
981210
301159-O ALU COUNTERSUNK SHIM - ORANGE (4)
305968~306000 PINION GEAR HARDCOATED 18~50T/64P
306219 COMPOSITE SET OF SERVO SHIMS (4)
309400 BODY CLIP FOR 5MM BODY POST (8)
371200 COMPOSITE CHASSIS PROTECTOR (2)
371320 COMPOSITE BODY POST (2)
372503 COMPOSITE SERVO SAVER - STIFF - SET
372610-O ALU ADJ. TURNBUCKLE M3x42 MM - ORANGE (2)
372650 BALL-END 4.2MM - THREADED - HUDY SPRING STEEL™ (2)
372661 COMPOSITE STEERING BALL-JOINT 4.2 MM OPEN (4)
375390 ALU HEX SCREW M3x8 FOR REAR WHEELS (6)
376130 COMPOSITE LiPo BATTERY BACKSTOP (2)
376255-O ALU SERVO MOUNT - ORANGE (2)
376310 FIBERGLASS SOLID ANTENNA ROD + CAP
951851
TIRES
(not included)
951851
296530-O
296530-O ALU NUT M3 - ORANGE (10)
902308 HEX SCREW SH M3x8 (10)
902310 HEX SCREW SH M3x10 (10)
903305 HEX SCREW SFH M3x5 (10)
903310 HEX SCREW SFH M3x10 (10)
951851 BALL-BEARING 1/8“ x 5/16“ x 9/64“ FLANGED (2)
981210 PIN 2x10 (10)
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1.2.3.
We recommend using a servo
for 1/12 pan cars.
3x6x1 for
Configuration
Left
initial setting
Configuration
Right
Servo
(not included)
ACKERMANN
2x
Servo screw
INITIAL POSITION
22
NOTE
ORIENTATION
Futaba
Hitec KO Propo
Use the adapter that
matches the steering servo.
306219
SHIM 3x6x1
Note the orientation of
servo saver when servo
is in neutral.
903310
SFH M3x10
90º
The position of the servo depends on the
weight of the electronics. If the car is
heavier on the right, use a left-side servo
position; if the car is heavier on the left,
use a right-side servo position.
903305
SFH M3x5
27.2mm
Left thread
27.2mm
Left thread
TOE
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4.5.6.
2x2x2x
NOTE
ORIENTATION
Note groove
position
NOTE
ORIENTATION
Note groove position
ACKERMANN
306219
SHIM 3x6x3
902310
SH M 3x10
981210
P 2x10
3x6x3
903310
SFH M 3x10
981210
P 2x10
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7.8.
Motor
(not included)
PINION GEARS ALU HARDCOATED
#30596818T / 64P (option)
#30596919T / 64P (option)
#30597020T / 64P (option)
Pinion
(not included)
#30597121T / 64P (option)
#30597222T / 64P (option)
#30597323T / 64P (option)
#30597424T / 64P (option)
#30597525T / 64P (option)
#30597626T / 64P (option)
#30597727T / 64P (option)
#30597828T / 64P (option)
#30597929T / 64P (option)
#30598030T / 64P (option)
#30598131T / 64P (option)
#30598232T / 64P (option)
Adjust the gear mesh
so there is appropriate
space between the
spur gear and pinion
teeth. There should be
a very small amount of
freeplay.
GEAR RATIO
#30598333T / 64P (option)
#30598434T / 64P (option)
#30598535T / 64P (option)
#30598636T / 64P (option)
#30598737T / 64P (option)
#30598838T / 64P (option)
There are two alternative battery positions,
inline and cross-chassis alignment.
Depending on the battery position, the
position of the electronics change as well.
See pages 25 and 26.
Speed controller
(not included)
➌
Double-sided tape
(not included)
Receiver wire
➊
Receiver
(not included)
➋
24
902308
SH M 3x8
901303
SB M3x3
After inserting the antenna rod, fully
tighten both setscrews. Do not overtighten
or you may strip the plastic.
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9A
LIPO BATTERY CONFIGURATION 1 Inline alignment:
INITIAL ASSEMBLY
Inline battery alignment improves cornering speed and reduces the chance that
the rear of the car will „diff out.“ Recommended for high-traction conditions.
Receiver
(not included)
Battery Pack
(not included)
Speed controller
(not included)
Battery Pack
(not included)
The battery pack has to be angled when
installing or removing it from the car.
Cross-chassis alignment provides more neutral handling, making the car less sensitive to set-up
changes and gives reduced steering responsive. Recommended for low- and medium-traction
conditions.
2x
Cut
26
Speed controller
(not included)
Battery Pack
(not included)
Receiver
(not included)
903305
SFH M3x5
Fibre Tape
(HUDY #107870)
(not included)
Page 27
10.
Front Wheels & Tires
ASSEMBLED VIEW
(not included)
375390
ALU SCH M3x8
951851
BB 1/8“x5/16“x9/64“
4x
OIL
296530-O
ALU N M3
Bearing Oil
(HUDY #106230)
Rear Wheels & Tires
(not included)
Gently tighten the wheel nuts
so the wheel turns freely, but
without excessive axial play.
NOT INCLUDED
To ensure that you always have access to the most up-to-date version of the XRAY Set-up Book, XRAY will
now be offering only the digital online version at our website at www.teamxray.com. By offering this online
version instead of including a hardcopy printed version in kits, you will always be assured of having the
most current updated version. The Set-up Book features the T-bar version of the XII, however the majority
of all set-up adjustments and theory are the same. we strongly recommend that you read and understand
the Set-up Book completely.