XRAY XII Link 1/12th On Road Pan Car Kit

In the world of small, agile, and super-fast 1/12 pan cars, winners are separated from the rest of the pack sometimes by mere fractions of a second. With inherently simpler designs compared to larger touring cars, attention to detail is paramount.

XRAY has taken its XII pan car to the next level with the introduction of the now-industry-standard linkage rear end. The XII Link is now truly a universal platform that follows current rules and trends in allowing the use of either NiMH or LiPo battery technology with no ill-effects to handling or balance.

The XII Link was designed and tested on club tracks around the world to perform on any surface under any conditions. Whether soaking up bumps on a rough asphalt club track or slicing through the infield of a super-smooth carpet track, the XII Link does it with ease and versatility.

The XRAY XII Link achieves a state of perfection by focusing on well thought-out refinements to create a car that is easy to drive, work on, and adjust. Top-quality materials such as self-developed composite mixtures, HUDY Spring Steel™, premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum, and highest-grade graphite are XRAY signatures and the XII has them in abundance. Designed in virtual reality using the world’s most sophisticated CAD tools, and manufactured using the world’s best machining and molding machinery, the XII Link achieves a level of premium perfection in all details that is second to none. All parts are designed and manufactured by XRAY.

Features:

• All-new pivot-ball link rear suspension that allows for independent adjustments of chassis roll, bump and alignment
• All-new XII platform specially designed and optimized to fit LiPO batteries and brushless motors
• 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
• Prolonged wheelbase for improved stability
• Chassis Features:
• CNC-machined chassis from custom-manufactured 2.5mm high-grade graphite material with specially-designed compound for carpet racing and asphalt racing
• Chassis layout optimally designed to give sufficient stiffness for excellent handling, but flexible enough to generate sufficient grip and traction
• Super-narrow chassis design and layout with all weight centralized along the centerline
• 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, ultra-flat composite battery holders keep batteries in place; multiple placement options (front, rear) for different chassis weight balance
• Tiny lightweight antenna mount secures lightweight yet strong molded fiberglass rollover antenna, also doubles as the shock absorber mount
• Antenna mount features two aluminum stands and the design allows for placement of the receiver in centerline under the antenna stand-off

Front Suspension Features:

• High-competition, fully-adjustable front suspension with super-clean design of all composite suspension parts
• 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
• Lower fixed suspension arms feature embedded self-locking nuts for easy assembly, prevents bending in the suspension and unwanted chassis tweak
• 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
• Additional front axle shims for adjustable front track-width
• Ultra-precise wheel axles CNC-machined from premium HUDY Spring Steel™ additionally hardened and hand ground for precision fitment
• Front ride height adjustment and front track-width adjustment via shims
• High-precision, HUDY Spring Steel™ pivot balls ensure super-fine movement of the front suspension under compression
• Graphite front upper brace between front suspension pins provides medium stiffness; aluminum adjustable front brace available as an option
• Front upper 3mm adjustable HUDY Spring Steel™ camber turnbuckles are lightweight yet can withstand heavy crashes

Steering Features:

• 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
• New specially designed narrow composite ball joints
• Adjustable, super lightweight Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum turnbuckles

Rear Pod Features:

• Compact and ultra-lightweight rear pod constructed from high-strength aluminum bulkheads, rear aluminum brace, and strong high-grade 2.5mm graphite plates
• 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
• Super-easy motor top access
• Rear pod accommodates brushed or brushless 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
• 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
• 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
• Optimized weight balance when using brushless motors; when using lighter brushed motors the weight balance can be adjusted by shimming motor in the rear pod

Rear Suspension Features:

• Aluminum rear hubs machined from lightweight aircraft aluminum, specially lightened and black coated for stylish look
• Super-lightweight rear axle made from 1-piece high-grade graphite rod, additionally precision hand ground to eliminate vibration and run-out
• 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

Shock Features:

• XRAY micro shock with similar design as it’s “big brother” counterpart in XRAY’s successful T2 touring car platform
• 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
• The rear pod’s side balance is controlled by a through-shaft sock which equalizes damping through the full stroke of the shock in both directions and eliminated unwanted rebound

Assembly & Support Features:

• Highest quality of all composite parts ensures super-precise fitment, easy assembly, and smooth operation of all parts
• Premium 3D full-color Instruction Manual and comprehensive XRAY Set-up Book from XII
• Exclusive Virtual Online Setup Sheet database with thousands of setup sheets for race tracks around the world
• Premium, unmatched XRAY's online support

Adjustments:

• 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

Dimensions:
Class: 1/12 electric pan car
Width: Adjustable 166mm front, 169mm rear
Length: 264mm (varies depending on rear tires used)
Wheelbase: 198mm +/-0.5mm
Weight: 230g
Ready-to-run weight: 868g – 4cells incl. BL system

Chassis:
Chassis: 2.5mm carbon fiber, 4-cell, CNC machined
Brace: Graphite front brace, optional alu. adjustable brace
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 composite upper & lower suspension arms and steering blocks
Rear: Articulating rear motor pod attached by lower and upper pivot brace and pivot ball and pod links, controlled by rear shock absorber and side shock absorber.
Rear Shock: Central oil-filled, coil-over micro 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 + 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 manual with 3D graphics (32 pages)
Set-up book: 2-color set-up book (16 pages)
Packaging: Carton box with vinyl bags with parts
Additionally included: HUDY Diff Grease, Authentication Certificate, set-up sheet, parts list & exploded view, decals, shock oil

Needed to Complete:

• Radio system (transmitter and receiver)
• Steering servo
• Motor (brushless or brushed, pinion gear, battery pack (4-cell saddlepack)
• Speed controller
• Charger
• 1/12-scale Bodyshell
• Wheels
• Tires
• High-strength fiber tape
• Double-sided tape
• CA glue
• Bearing oil
• Medium-grade (blue) threadlock
• Tire truer
• Tools

This product was added to our catalog on April 19, 2010