XRAY M18 RTR

Team XRAY's 1/18th scale 4WD electric on-road RTR micro car

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Manufacturer: XRAY Model Racing Cars
Scale: 1:18
Power: Electric
Surface: On-Road
Vehicle: Touring Car
Part Number: 380040
Release Date: 12/24/2005

Introducing XRAY's first RTR kit... XRAY quality, now comes built in the box!

Combining the worlds most successful micro car, the XRAY M18 with the all new XRAY premium radio system and power pack truly create a world class RTR. Assembled in the european XRAY factory, its just like you built it yourself... or better.

The RTR package includes everything you need to get your M18 on track in a matter or minutes. The fully assembled and electronics equipped car comes with hand-painted, trimmed and decaled body. Body available in red or yellow color. Radio system is available on world friendly frequencies.

XRAY M18 Professional 1/18 4WD shaft-drive micro car

• 1/18 professional 4WD high competition shaft-drive micro car
• easily adjustable front/rear width, body posts, downstops, motor mount, toe-in
• drivetrain includes 16 high-speed ball bearings for maximum efficiency and speed
• ultra low center of gravity
• maximum drive train efficiency
• fully independent front and rear suspension
• front and rear gear differentials
• adjustable shock position for damping adjustment
• coil-over shocks for precise chassis handling
• pre-glued rubber tires
• trimmed, hand-painted, fully decaled body with clear windows
• front foam bumper

XRAY Electronics installed in the car:

• 5-cell high capacity NiMh battery pack
• stock motor with installed capacitor board
• XMC180 speed controller with reverse
• XMS01 servo with installed servo saver
• XT1 AM high quality radio system

Kit include charging cable that fit most of the standard and widely availabley chargers. Charger not included in the box.

Reviews

Radio Control Car Action - March 2004

"The M18 may be smaller, but it gives up nothing in quality and sophistication to larger 1/10-scale electric touring cars. With a slick shaft-drive system and a fully tunable independent suspension, the M18 looks as if it has what it takes to set a new standard in 1/18-scale micro car performance."

"The M18's simple shaft-drive system makes it easy to build and maintain, and it provides quick acceleration... The M18's drive train is so friction-free that you can literally make the tires spin just by blowing on the spur gear."

"I knew the M18 would accelerate quickly because of its freely-spinning drive train, but its acceleration and top speed exceeded my expectations."

"Super-efficient drive train. Tunable independent suspension. Compatible with HPI Micro-RS4 body, wheels and tires. Excellent handling."

"The M18 may be smaller, but it gives up nothing to larger 1/10-scale 4WD touring cars in terms of performance... The parts quality and fit are second to none, and the excellent instructions make the M18 fun and easy to build. The M18 is also very sturdy and can take an amazing amount of abuse on the track. Overall, 'm extremely impressed with the XRAY M18 and recommend it to anyone looking for a small car with big performance."

Read the full article (PDF) | Visit the Radio Control Car Action Magazine website

Xtreme RC Cars Magazine - March 2004

"Known for high-quality, high-performance vehicles, XRAY seems to have done their homework when designing the M18. They took the micro class and brought it up to a whole new level."

"Considering the size, the suspension on the M18 is very impressive. The suspension has lots of cool little features... With almost as many suspension tuning options as a 1/10-scale sedan, the M18 definitely kicks it up a notch in the micro class."

"As usual, the instructions XRAY includes in the kit are in full color, simple to understand, complete, and are top-notch."

"Smooth drive train. Easy to drive. Lots of tuning adjustments. HPI plastic rims fit wheel adapters. Awesome handling capabilities."

Read the full article (PDF) | Visit the Xtreme RC Cars Magazine website

RC Driver - May 2004

"The handling of the XRAY M18 on pavement is just amazing. If only my daily driven full-scale car handled as well as the M18, I'd be a happy man!"

"Overall, I think the M18's advantage on an oval track is due to its super smooth drivetrain. On my road course, the XRAY M18 exhibited superior handling thanks to a very responsive suspension. One edge that the M18's shaft drive has over the competition is that you don't have to worry about getting any little rocks or pebbles stuck in the belt during outdoor driving."

"The M18 really shines with is four-wheel double wishbone independent suspension... With fewer moving parts, the front suspension is very smooth and precise."

"In my opinion, the drivetrain is the second best feature on the M18. It is super smooth. It is a center shaft driven, ball bearing rolling machine. By the way, the driveshaft is aluminum; XRAY didn't skimp."

"Awesome suspension. Super smooth drivetrain. Shaft driven. XRAY quality and customer service. Uses standard micro aftermarket accessories."

"...XRAY is one of the best in the world of electric touring sedan manufacturing. XRAY has taken their great reputation, attention to detail and traditional quality and engineered a micro weapon. With a clean and neat layout, XRAY made it easier to work on than most other cars of its size, but also designed it with less moving parts. The XRAY surpassed my expectations easily with its ultra smooth drivetrain, awesome independent suspension, and very responsive handling."

Read the full article (PDF) | Visit the RC Driver Magazine website