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BEFORE YOU START
The NT18 is a high-quality, 1/18-scale nitro touring 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 fulfi ll 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 NT18, YOU
MUST read through all of the operating instructions and instruction manual and fully
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
We have made every effort to make these instructions as easy to understand as possible.
However, if you have any diffi culties, 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 fi nd 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:
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Failure to follow these instructions will be considered as abuse and/or neglect.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
When building, using and/or operating this model always wear protective glasses
and gloves.
Take appropriate safety precautions prior to operating this model. You are responsible
for this model's assembly and safe operation! Please read the instruction manual before
building and operating this model and follow all safety precautions. Always keep the
instruction manual at hand for quick reference, even after completing the assembly.
Use only genuine and original authentic XRAY parts for maximum performance. Using
any third party parts on this model will void guaranty immediately.
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 do reserve all rights to change any specification without prior notice. All rights reserved.
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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, the included engine instructions, and examine
all details carefully. If for some reason you decide the NT18 is not what you wanted or
expected, do not continue any further. Your hobby dealer cannot accept your NT18 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 specifi cations of the kit may vary without prior notice.
XRAY Europe
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91101 Trenčín
Dallas, Texas 75207
Slovakia, EUROPE
USA
Phone: 421-32-7440180
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Improper operation may cause personal and/or property damage. XRAY and
its distributors have no control over damage resulting from shipping, improper
construction, or improper usage. XRAY assumes and accepts no responsibility for
personal and/or property damages resulting from the use of improper building
materials, equipment and operations. By purchasing any item produced by XRAY,
the buyer expressly warrants that he/she is in compliance with all applicable federal,
state and local laws and regulation regarding the purchase, ownership and use of the
item. The buyer expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless XRAY for all claims
resulting directly or indirectly from the purchase, ownership or use of the product. By
the act of assembling or operating this product, the user accepts all resulting liability.
If the buyer is not prepared to accept this liability, then he/she should return this kit in
new, unassembled, and unused condition to the place of purchase.

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  • Page 1 16 years and older with previous experience building and operating RC model all details carefully. If for some reason you decide the NT18 is not what you wanted or racing cars. This is not a toy; it is a precision car model. This model racing car is expected, do not continue any further.
  • Page 2 • Keep the wheels of the model off the ground when checking the operation of the radio IMPORTANT NOTES – GENERAL equipment. • Disconnect the battery pack before storing your model. • This product is not suitable for children under 16 years of age without the direct supervision •...
  • Page 3: First Aid

    • Make sure that 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 Please support your local hobby shop. We at XRAY Model Racing Cars support all local hobby movement of all parts.
  • Page 4: Symbols Used

    SYMBOLS USED True-to-scale Part bags Assemble left Assemble in Pay attention Pivot ball Apply instant Ensure smooth Cut off Assemble as diagram used and right the specified here type used glue non-binding shadded many times sides the order movement portion as specified same way (here twice)
  • Page 5: Front Differential

    1. FRONT DIFFERENTIAL 385060 385000 385000 930812 962030 981316 385000 930610 385000 962030 970040 385060 930812 385000 COMPOSITE GEAR DIFF. + DRIVESHAFT PINION GEAR 930812 BALL-BEARING MR128ZZ 8x12x3.5 (2) 385060 GEARBOX CASE 962030 WASHER S 3x6x0.3 (10) 970040 O-RING 4x1 (10) 930610 BALL-BEARING MR106ZZ 6x10x3 (2) 981316...
  • Page 6 CUT OFF CUT OFF NOTE ORIENTATION SAME ASSEMBLED VIEW LENGTH NOTE ORIENTATION 981316 962030 930812 P 3x16 S 3x6x0.3 BB 8x12x3.5...
  • Page 7 NOTE NOTE ORIENTATION ORIENTATION ORIENTATION ASSEMBLED VIEW ASSEMBLED VIEW 930610 970040 BB 6x10x3 O 4x1...
  • Page 8: Rear Differential

    2. REAR DIFFERENTIAL 385060 385000 930812 385000 385000 962030 930610 981316 385742 970040 962030 385060 930812 385000 COMPOSITE GEAR DIFF. + DRIVESHAFT PINION GEAR 930610 BALL-BEARING MR106ZZ 6x10x3 (2) 385060 GEARBOX CASE 930812 BALL-BEARING MR128ZZ 8x12x3.5 (2) 385742 SPUR GEAR „H“ 42T / 48 962030 WASHER S 3x6x0.3 (10) 970040...
  • Page 9 CUT OFF CUT OFF NOTE ORIENTATION SAME ASSEMBLED VIEW LENGTH NOTE ORIENTATION 981316 962030 930812 P 3x16 S 3x6x0.3 BB 8x12x3.5...
  • Page 10 NOTE NOTE ORIENTATION ORIENTATION ASSEMBLED VIEW ASSEMBLED VIEW SHORTER LONGER 930610 970040 BB 6x10x3 O 4x1...
  • Page 11: Rear Suspension

    387400 387400 905208 905206 382101 906262 381120 381120 NT18 ALU CHASSIS - CNC MACHINED 7075 T6 905206 SCREW PHILLIPS 2.2x6 (10) 382101 SET OF SUSPENSION ARMS, LOWER + UPPER (2+1+1) - HARD 905208 SCREW PHILLIPS 2.2x8 (10) 382200 COMPOSITE SUSPENSION BLOCK, L+R (2) 905262 SCREW PHILLIPS 2.5x12 (10)
  • Page 12 RIGHT LOWER ARM LEFT LOWER ARM NOTE ORIENTATION OF ALL PIVOT BALLS CHECK SAME LENGTH 981208 P 2x8...
  • Page 13 TECH TIP ADJUSTABLE DOWNSTOPS RIGHT LEFT REMOVE DOWNSTOP PIN NOTE ORIENTATION OF ALL PIVOT BALLS THREAD SET SCREW RIGHT LEFT 901304 DOWNSTOP SCREWS SB M3x4 ARE IN LAST BAG...
  • Page 14 ALIGN TAB AND SLOT BEFORE TIGHTENING SCREW TIGHTEN GENTLY TIGHTEN SCREW, THEN LOOSEN A LITTLE BIT CUTAWAY ASSEMBLED VIEW ORIENTATION 905206 930610 905206 2.2x6 2.2x6 BB 6x10x3...
  • Page 15 TIGHTEN GENTLY 389356 2.5x12 389344 2.2x8 ASSEMBLED VIEW MAKE SURE ARMS MOVE FREELY 905208 905262 2.2x8 2.5x12...
  • Page 16 ASSEMBLED VIEW 906262 2.5x12...
  • Page 17: Front Suspension

    905206 906256 905206 905210 SCREW PHILLIPS 2.2x10 (10) 382101 SET OF SUSPENSION ARMS, LOWER+UPPER (2+1+1)-HARD 385513 ALU MAIN DRIVESHAFT NT18 382200 COMPOSITE SUSPENSION BLOCK, L+R (2) 386410 RADIO PLATE & STANDS 905262 SCREW PHILLIPS 2.5x12 (10) 382610 ADJUSTABLE TURNBUCKLE 37MM...
  • Page 18 LEFT LOWER ARM RIGHT LOWER ARM DO NOT USE DOWNSTOP PIN ON LOWER ARMS NOTE ORIENTATION OF ALL PIVOT BALLS CHECK SAME LENGTH 981208 P 2x8...
  • Page 19 TECH TIP ADJUSTABLE DOWNSTOPS RIGHT LEFT REMOVE DOWNSTOP PIN THREAD SET SCREW ORIENTATION NOTE ORIENTATION OF ALL PIVOT BALLS RIGHT LEFT 901304 DOWNSTOP SCREWS SB M3x4 ARE IN LAST BAG...
  • Page 20 ALIGN TAB AND SLOT BEFORE TIGHTENING SCREW TIGHTEN GENTLY ORIENTATION TIGHTEN SCREW, THEN LOOSEN A LITTLE BIT CUTAWAY ASSEMBLED VIEW 905206 930610 905206 BB 6x10x3 2.2x6 2.2x6...
  • Page 21 TIGHTEN GENTLY 389356 56mm 2.5x12 ASSEMBLED VIEW ORIENTATION 389344 2.2x8 905208 905262 2.2x8 2.5x12...
  • Page 22 NOTE ORIENTATION The O-ring and center screw are used to adjust the front chassis fl ex. Tight- ening or loosening the center metric screw will stiffen or soften (respectively) the front chassis fl ex and will change LONG FLAT SPOT the front suspension grip.
  • Page 23 906262 2.5x12...
  • Page 24 381340 388000 381225 381200 381120 389400 388000 906258 906258 381120 NT18 ALU CHASSIS - CNC MACHINED 7075 T6 388000 COMPOSITE SHOCK BODY SET (4) 381200 LOWER FRONT BUMPER 389400 MICRO BODY CLIP (10) 381225 FOAM BUMPER - BLACK 381300 COMPOSITE BODY POSTS (4) + BODY CLIPS 906256 SCREW PHILLIPS FH 2.5x6 (10)
  • Page 25: Initial Position

    INITIAL POSITION 906256 906258 2.5x6 2.5x8...
  • Page 26: Shock Position

    ASSEMBLED VIEW SHOCK POSITION INITIAL POSITION #2...
  • Page 27 NOTE SHIM SHOCK POSITION INITIAL POSITION #2 906258 PLASTIC SHIM 2.5x8...
  • Page 28 ASSEMBLED VIEW INITIAL POSITION Cut away all excessing body mount...
  • Page 29 SCREW PHILLIPS FH M2.5x5 - STAINLESS (10) 386410 RADIO PLATE & STANDS 930407 BALL-BEARING MR74ZZ 4x7x2.5 (2) 387400 SET OF COMPOSITE PIVOT BALLS 610001 XRAY NT18 0.8cc ENGINE 960025 NUT M2.5 (10) 388523 CLUTCH BELL 23T 681001 XRAY NT18 MUFFLER 964053 WASHER S 5.3x8.7x0.3 (10)
  • Page 30 907206 M2x6 After assembling the fl ywheel, the end of the crankshaft should protrude Use suffi cient shims to 7.5~7.7mm from the nut. Insert shims obtain minimal clutchbell as in previous step, to adjust this endplay - movement of clearance appropriately. clutchbell along crankshaft.
  • Page 31 Always use air fi lter oil 71.2mm 908275 960025 905208 906258 SCH M2.5x25 N M2.5 2.2x8 2.5x8...
  • Page 32 To adjust gear mesh, loosen these screws through bottom of chassis holes, move engine mounts as required, then retighten screws. Note orientation of the lower engine mounts. Adjust engine position to achieve proper gear mesh SPUR PINION FINAL ACCELERATION GEAR GEAR RATIO 5.53...
  • Page 33 BRAKE/THROTTLE SYSTEM SET 905262 SCREW PHILLIPS 2.5x12 (10) 386410 RADIO PLATE & STANDS 906208 SCREW PHILLIPS FH 2.2x8 (10) 388950 SILICONE TUBING 2.3 x 5.0 400MM CLEAR 906256 SCREW PHILLIPS FH 2.5x6 (10) 389170 XRAY XMS01MG MICRO SERVO - METAL GEAR...
  • Page 34 ASSEMBLED VIEW Fibre pad (Ferodo) Fibre pads together Steel pad Insert brake disk between brake pads SIDE VIEW CORRECT INCORRECT 906256 982260 SP 2.5x10 2.5x6...
  • Page 35 After you connect the servo and it is in neutral, the servo horn Switch with connecting cable and two 2.2x8 screws included must be perpendicular to the servo body. only in kit #380921. USE #389170 XRAY MICRO SERVO 906208 905262 906258...
  • Page 36 INSTALL TO LOWER POSITION Receiver not included Antenna wire Double sided tape not included 906258 905208 2.5x8 2.2x8...
  • Page 37 Receiver battery pack #389150 included in kit #380291 Brake rod Throttle rod Thread brake rod into pivot until fl ush with end (as shown) ASSEMBLED VIEW Do not overtighten pivot screws; pivots must move freely without binding DETAIL SIDE VIEW 0mm (fl...
  • Page 38 Install silicone tubing as shown Push wheel tabs all the SILICONE TUBING way into the slots on the inner wheel 10mm Screw from servo Fuel line Place brake disc decal on inner wheels Pressure line FRONT 98mm 101mm A TRACKWIDTH B TRACKWIDTH REAR 104mm...
  • Page 39: Electronics Assembly

    ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLY THROTTLE SERVO ANTENNA WIRE RECEIVER BATTERY PACK RECEIVER BATT STEERING SERVO SWITCH WITH CONNECTING CABLES...
  • Page 40: Throttle Linkage Adjustment

    THROTTLE LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT Idling Adjustment Screw. Use to adjust the idle setting of the carburetor. NEUTRAL (IDLE) Do not allow carburetor to close to less than 1mm. • Turn on the transmitter and receiver and set the engine control servo trim to the neutral position. •...
  • Page 41: Body Preparation

    BODY PREPARATION ø 4.5mm ø 4.5mm ø 3mm ø 4.5mm HOLE FOR BODY POSTS ø 4.5mm HOLE FOR ø 4.5mm ANTENNA HOLE FOR WING ø 3mm Cut out body and wing along trim lines Apply window masks inside body Mask and paint body using polycarbonate paint Apply stickers...
  • Page 42: Warranty

    WARRANTY XRAY guarantees this model kit to be free from defects in both material and includes but is not limited to damage from crashing, chemical and/or workmanship within 30 days of purchase. The total monetary value under water damage, excessive moisture, improper or no maintenance, or user warranty will in no case exceed the cost of the original kit purchased.

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