2018 All-new Specs

  • All-new X12 Uni-platform¢â design with fully interchangeable parts
  • All-new EU and US Edition both designed & optimized for particular traction conditions
  • All-new EU Edition is optimized for low-, medium-, and high-traction conditions
  • All-new US Edition is optimized for high- and very-high traction conditions
  • All-new chassis concept features a split design of a 14mm shorter chassis + elevated bumper holder to eliminate chassis touching the track surface, minimizing front scrub allowing for increased steering and more consistent handling
  • All-new 2.5mm graphite chassis for EU Edition
  • All-new 2.0mm Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum chassis & rear pod for US Edition
  • Front suspension concept has optimized specs for EU Edition and US Edition
  • All-new stiffer front graphite suspension for US Edition gives increased cornering speed
  • All-new innovative wheelbase adjustment
  • All-new front graphite bumper holder
  • Foam bumper improves the durability of the car and protects the front in hard collisions
  • All-new lower servo mounts with variable mounting depending on battery orientation
  • All-new adjustable-position battery backstops
  • All-new frontward/rearward shock position adjustment for more set-up options
  • All-new track-width adjustment inserts for US Edition
  • All-new tweak-free lower pivot brace
  • All-new lightweight graphite rear axle to significantly reduce the rotating mass and improve steering

General

  • XRAY 1/12 pan-car with authentic 100% self-developed XRAY parts, designed and manufactured 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

  • EU Edition featuring CNC-machined chassis from stiff custom-manufactured 2.5mm high-grade graphite material with specially-designed compound for carpet and asphalt racing
  • US Edition featuring CNC-machined chassis from premium 2.0mm Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum material
  • Chassis & rear pod feature pre-drilled centerline holes for optimum weight balance adjustment using HUDY Balancing Tool #107880
  • 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
  • Chassis design allows either horizontal or vertical battery placement
  • Chassis design allows to adjust the front wheelbase

Front suspension:

  • High-competition, fully-adjustable front suspension with super-clean design of all composite suspension parts
  • EU Edition featuring front lower & upper arms and steering blocks made from hard material to make the car easier to drive and give smoother steering
  • US Edition features unique graphite suspension arms that reduces torsional flex of the arms in the corners of very-high traction tracks, making the car more reactive and easier to drive
  • Shims included for adjusting upper arm position
  • Precision steering block and front upper ball joints 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¡Æ, 5.0¡Æ or 7.5¡Æ) via easy-to-change eccentric bushings
  • Ultra-precise wheel axles CNC-machined from premium HUDY Spring Steel¢â additionally hardened and hand ground for precision fitment
  • High-precision, HUDY Spring Steel¢â 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¢â camber turnbuckles can withstand heavy crashes
  • Quick & easy wheelbase adjustment by moving the whole front suspension on the chassis 2mm front or back

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, graphite 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, and also acts as battery backstop
  • Super-easy motor top access
  • Rear pod accommodates all motors
  • 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-lightweight graphite 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
  • 4 frontward, 4 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
  • Wheelbase
  • 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

Specs:

Dimensions

Class:

1/12 electric pan car

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:

EU edition - 2.5mm carbon fiber, CNC machined

US edition - 2.0mm Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum, CNC machined

Body:

Not included, uses 1/12 pan car type

Drivetrain

Type:

2WD direct drive to rear axle

Rear Axle:

Graphite shaft with ball differential

Primary:

Spur / pinion

Bearings:

High-speed ball-bearings (10)

Suspension

Front:

Spring-supported, kingpin-style front suspension with upper & lower suspension arms and steering blocks

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

Wheelbase:

Adjustable

Camber:

Adjustable front

Front Caster (Static):

1–14.5¡Æ static adjustable static caster

Front Caster (Reactive):

2.5–7.5¡Æ adjustable reactive caster

Track-width:

Adjustable front and rear

Toe:

Adjustable front

Downstop:

Adjustable rear

Ackermann:

Adjustable with shims

Bumpsteer:

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

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