- Team Xray X12'15 -



2015 All-new Specs
  • All-new orange aluminum parts
  • All-new chassis
  • All-new narrower design
  • All-new narrow rear pod
  • All-new weight balance
  • All-new center shock position adjustment
  • All-new 1-hole piston
  • All-new steering block
  • All-new bumpsteer shims
  • All-new upper arm position adjustment shims
  • All-new composite lower and upper pivot brace
  • All-new pod pivot ball
  • All-new rear link pod upper plate
  • All-new shock adaptor
  • All-new rear link brace
  • All-new composite battery backstops

  • 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
  • Grooves under the front suspension are smaller to stiffen the flex and optimize the steering characteristics to make the car easier to drive
  • Chassis is 3mm narrower to even further centralize the weight along the centerline
  • Chassis allows mounting of center shock in either forward or rearward position
  • Chassis includes holes for composite battery backstops
  • CNC-machined chassis from stiff custom-manufactured 2.5mm high-grade graphite material with specially-designed compound for carpet and asphalt racing
  • Chassis layout designed to give sufficient stiffness for excellent handling, but flexible enough to generate sufficient grip and traction
  • Chassis and rear pod features pre-drilled centerline holes for optimum weight balance adjustment using HUDY Balancing Tool #107880
  • Composite front chassis protectors protect the front of the chassis in crashes
  • Robust body posts with fully-adjustable body holders; optional super fine +1 or +2mm body backstops available optionally for even more super-fine body height adjustment
  • Tiny lightweight antenna mount secures lightweight yet strong molded fiberglass rollover antenna
  • Chassis design allows to use both horizontal and vertical battery placement

  • Front suspension:
  • New shims for changing the upper arm position
  • Steering block play was removed for more precise steering characteristics
  • Bumpsteer shims were added for improved steering characteristics
  • Redesigned & improved front suspension
  • Front lower & upper arms and steering blocks made from hard material to make the car easier to drive and give smoother steering
  • High-competition, fully-adjustable front suspension with super-clean design of all composite suspension parts
  • Lower suspension arms feature smart eccentric aluminum inserts for quick & easy changing and setting up of track-width
  • Optional aluminum 0.5mm and 1.0mm eccentrics are used to set the track-width either narrower or wider
  • Ride height adjustment shims for very 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
  • All composite parts manufactured by XRAY using premium self-developed composite mixtures which guarantee sufficient flex of the suspension parts yet hard enough to withstand heavy crashes
  • Fast & easy front caster adjustment via included clips
  • Reactive caster adjustment of 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 the front suspension under compression
  • Composite lower pivot balls allow the front suspension to work more smoothly
  • Front upper 3mm adjustable HUDY Spring Steel™ camber turnbuckles are lightweight yet can withstand heavy crashes

  • Steering
  • Chassis features predrilled holes for the servo mounts on both left and right side which allows the placement of the servo to balance the car as necessary
  • Super-tiny yet robust steering blocks with specially-designed axles which prevent axle spinning while tightening the wheel locking nuts
  • Pivoting front suspension with super-smooth hardened steel kingpins supported by soft springs; optional medium, hard, and extra-hard suspension springs available as options
  • Aluminum servo mounts position servo flat on the chassis to ensure lower possible center of gravity
  • Tiny yet robust servo saver with easy Ackermann adjustment via shims mounted below pivot balls
  • 4-spring servo saver makes the car steer more precisely and smoothly
  • Specially-designed narrow composite ball joints
  • Adjustable, super lightweight Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum turnbuckles

  • Rear pod:
  • Compact and ultra-lightweight narrow rear pod constructed from high-strength aluminum bulkheads, rear aluminum brace, and strong high-grade 2.5mm graphite plates
  • New lighter & smaller pod pivot ball decreases the weight of moving parts and increases the movement angle of the rear pod plate
  • Composite upper & lower pivot brace was redesigned to lower the pivot ball by 0.5mm to improve roll center height
  • Composite rear pod links located centrally and moved 3mm more towards the center, resulting in increased steering response and improved side-to-side weight transition
  • Rear pod upper includes mounting hole for optional side shock, for different damping characteristics
  • Redesigned rear link brace allows battery relocation by 4mm rearward when using cross chassis alignment, for improved steering characteristics
  • Rear pod bulkheads CNC-machined from premium extra-hard Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum, additionally black coated for long life and stylish look
  • Rear bulkheads are strategically machined to reduce weight to minimum while retaining strength
  • Premium-grade graphite upper deck provides solid attachment for shock absorber to rear pod
  • Tweak-resistant graphite rear brace
  • Super-easy motor top access
  • Rear pod accommodates all motors
  • Eccentric composite bushings included for ultra-fine rear ride height adjustment
  • Rear differential features high-grade precision carbide balls for spur gear, hardened and precision-ground D-steel 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
  • Aluminum rear hubs machined from lightweight aircraft aluminum, specially lightened and black coated for stylish look
  • Lightweight rear wheel mounting screws for reduced rotating weight
  • Rear left aluminum 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 smoother out-of corner exiting, and reduction of traction rolling

  • Shocks
  • XRAY micro shock with similar design as it’s “big brother” counterpart in XRAY’s successful T4 touring car platform
  • Centralized position of the shock absorber
  • Fully-adjustable shock with aluminum shock body hard-anodized for ultra durability and additionally black coated for stylish look
  • Fine-threaded shock body for quick and easy shock spring preload adjustment
  • Tiny thin shock membrane gives super-smooth dampening characteristics
  • Super-soft silicone shock O-ring for smooth operation while preventing oil leakage
  • Ultra-finely finished shock shaft with precise-molded composite shock piston ensures optimum shock oil flow and smooth shock absorber action
  • Simple yet smart shock construction allows for quick and easy shock-length adjustment for downstop adjustment
  • Shock position adjustment via shimming of HUDY Spring Steel™ shock ball studs
  • Rear pod side balance is controlled by side tubes which give equalized lateral damping in both directions and eliminates unwanted rebound
  • Rigid centrally-mounted shock mount prevents tweak and significantly improves side-to-side stability
  • New 1-hole piston for improved damping characteristics
  • New shock length adaptor for adjustable damping characteristics

  • Assembly & support:
  • Highest quality of all composite parts ensures 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 setup 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 & rear ride height
  • Front springs & shock absorber
  • Downstop & pod damping
  • Ackermann
  • Front brace stiffness
  • Differential setting

  • All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Pre-production prototype is shown. Final specifications may slightly vary. In some pictures optional parts may be shown. All option parts are not included and must be purchased separately. The color of some aluminum parts may vary from kit to kit and some of the kits may not include all the orange or black parts as shown. Some of the spare parts or option parts may not be available at the moment in the orange or black color as shown. Some of the pictures show colored stickers on wing and radio tray, these are not included in the kit and are used in photos only for promotional purposes. The racing body included in the box is clear and unpainted.

    X12'15 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: 2.5mm carbon fiber,CNC machined
  • Body: not included, uses 1/12 pan car type

  • Drivetrain
  • Type: 2wd direct drive to rear axle
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Tires: not included
  • Instructions: Full-color instruction manual
  • Set-up book: not included, the 2-color set-up book (16 pages) can be downloaded and it 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 with parts
  • Additionally included: HUDY Diff Grease, Authentication Certificate, set-up sheet, parts list & exploded view, decals, oils
  • Not included: Motor, batteries, speed controller, tires, body, steering servo, radio equipment

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