XRAY M18 Pro - 4wd Shaft Drive 1/18 Micro Car

XRAY is pleased to present the improved and refined M18 PRO - based on the legendary M18 platform, but redesigned with high-performance racing in mind. The M18 PRO' progressive design embodies an enhanced driving experience...from the purpose-built performance chassis...to the unique revolutionary XRAY Multi-Flex Technology top-deck...to the smooth externally-adjustable ball diffs...to the race-oriented wheel mounting system. The M18 PRO was born from racing DNA to challenge your racing skills on any track.

XRAY’s innovation & patent Multi-Flex Technology™ - MFT™ was originally designed for 1/10 touring cars, and has resulted in some of the most significant milestones in touring car development in the past few years. Now XRAY does it again! XRAY’s MFT™ now revolutionizes the micro platform in the M18 PRO. With the MFT™ top deck you can set up and adjust the M18 PRO for all different racing conditions. No matter if you drive on asphalt or carpet, using rubber or foam tires, you can quickly, easily and independently adjust MFT™ points on the top deck – front or rear — to give you different flex characteristics. Tailoring a micro car to the track has never been this easy!

One of the most significant improvements to the M18 PRO is the wheel mounting system. The new M18 PRO features a touring car-type hex wheel hub mounting system with one-piece wheel which directly mounts to the wheel axle. Thanks to this one-piece mounting system, the wheel is perfectly and solidly connected to the drive axle, giving improved handling. No more hassle with assembly/disassembly... no more lost races due to lost wheels. A professional solution for the M18 PRO.

The M18 PRO chassis is all-new, designed specifically for high-performance racing. The narrow 1.6mm thin chassis has been optimized for strength (for high-grip racing conditions), while still being flexible enough for low-grip track conditions. The chassis is CNC-machined from the premium high-grade carbon fiber (graphite) material by XRAY on ultra-precise German CNC routing machines, ensuring the highest tolerances in all critical areas.

Features:

• 4WD shaft-drive ultra-efficient drivetrain
• fully independent front and rear suspension
• 6 cell in-line chassis CNC-machined from premium 1.6mm graphite
• revolutionary XRAY Multi-Flex Technology™ top deck allows independent front/rear flex adjustment
• new touring car-style hex hub wheels mounting system with aluminum wheel nuts
• new harder arms for more aggressive and sharper handling
• 6° caster arms for improved stability
• externally-adjustable smooth ball differentials front and rear (factory pre-assembled)
• ultra-low center of gravity
• longer 150mm wheelbase for improved stability
• redesigned premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum universal adjustable motor holder
• drivetrain includes 16 high-speed, high-quality ball-bearings for maximum efficiency and speed
• ultra-true aluminum center drive shaft
• reinforced steering blocks and rear uprights to better withstand hard impacts
• graphite battery strap holds batteries securely in the chassis
• coil-over shocks for precise chassis handling
• adjustable shock position for suspension adjustment
• high-resilience lightweight front foam bumper with graphite bumper brace
• 2.5° rear toe-in links for higher top speed and sharper handling
• dual spring-loaded servo saver protects steering servo
• mounted foam tires: 50deg (shore?) front, 35deg rear for maximum stability and easy handling
• for optimum gear ratios, both a 36T and 42T spur gear with a selection of pinions included
• lightweight high-performance sedan racing body with adjustable body posts

Specifications:

• Front width: 100mm (adjustable with offset wheel axles)
• Rear width: 107mm
• Length: 220mm
• Wheelbase: 150mm
• Front/Rear camber: -1° (preset)
• Caster: 6° (preset)
• Front toe: 0.5° toe-out preset (adjustable)
• Rear toe: 2.5° toe-in preset (adjustable)
• Downstops: adjustable front/rear
• Weight: 165g
• Approx. running weight: 440g

This product was added to our catalog on February 22, 2007