XRAY NT18

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

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Manufacturer: XRAY Model Racing Cars
Scale: 1:18
Power: Nitro
Surface: On-Road
Vehicle: Touring Car
Part Number: 380200
Release Date: 3/13/2006
Quick Link: http://www.XRAYNT18.com

"I have been a diehard nitro fan since my teenage years. When we designed XRAY M18, the micro 1/18 car, in the back of my mind I had an idea of creating something new, something revolutionary, something avant-garde - a nitro powered 1/18 touring micro car. I have now made my dream come true."

- Dipl. Eng. Juraj Hudy, Chief Designer, XRAY

Main features:

• the world's first 1/18 nitro touring car
• 4WD shaft-drive micro nitro car
• powerful 0.8cc nitro engine
• super fast - speed more than 50km/hour (30mph)
• easy to drive and handle
• excellent fun and RC enjoyment
• works with any standard RC fuel
• drivetrain includes 18 high-speed 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
• adjustable body posts
• 30cc capacity fuel tank with hypertonic tank lid, and internal stone type filter
• CNC-machined Swiss T6 7075 aluminum 1.5mm chassis
• integrated 1-piece moulded radio tray
• accepts standard electronics

Technical specifications:

• front width: adjustable 98-101mm
• rear width: adjustable 104-107mm
• length: 215 mm
• wheelbase: 150mm
• front/rear camber: -1° (preset)
• front caster: 12° (preset)
• front toe: 0.5° toe-out preset (adjustable option)
• rear toe: 4° toe-in preset (adjustable option)
• down stops: front/rear down stops preset (adjustable option)
• ride height: 3~4mmm
• weight: 422 g
• approx. running weight: 530 g

Included:

• XRAY NT18 engine 0.8cc & muffler
• set of foam tires
• 1/18 micro body 150mm
• front foam bumper
• HUDY phillips screwdriver for comfortable assembly

XRAY NT18 engine 0.8cc:

• uses standard model car fuel
• standard glow plug design
• durable construction
• large, billet blue anodized aluminum heatsink
• slide adjustable carburator
• dual needle aluminum carburator
• 2 shoe aluminum clutch
• T6 aluminum flywheel
• polished muffler
• HUDY steel 23T clutch bell
• silicone fuel tubing

Other features:

• Swiss T6 7075 CNC-machined chassis with special flex design for great handling.
• 1-pc molded radio tray allows easy quick access to radio equipment.
• Easy access rear linkage allows quick fine-tuning adjustment.
• Laser-cut, hand-ground steel brake disk provides strong, adjustable 4-wheel braking. Ferodo brake pads for maximum braking power.
• 30cc racing fuel tank w/ hypertonic lid & internal stone-type filter.
• Fully independent front & rear suspension for precise, responsive handling.
• High-resilience foam bumper for impact protection.
• Strong aluminum main driveshaft transfers power between front & rear gearboxes.
• Complete set of 18 high-speed ball-bearings for maximum drivetrain efficiency.
• Gear differentials safely contained within composite bulkheads.
• Low CG for maximum stability.
• Coil-over shocks with adjustable positions for maximum tuning.
• Adjustable body posts.
• Adjustable downstops.
• Aerodynamic 1/18 Lexan micro body.
• Rugged servo saver prevents servo damage.
• Pre-mounted foam tires for maximum stability.
• HUDY Spring Steel™ steering rod.
• 12° pre-set front caster for easy handling.
• Aftermarket HUDY Micro Starter Box for quick & easy starting.

Reviews

RC Car - July 2006

"...after testing the Xray NT18 we are so jazzed about driving it that we're sure you will be too! When the NT18 from Xray arrived at the office, we all gathered around to look it over and pontificated on how the little beast would perform; after all, this is the world's first production 1/18-scale nitro sedan."

"Although this is a new vehicle for Xray, and for that matter the R/C world, many of the features are a carryover from Xray's M18 electric sedan. This is wonderful, as a lot of the parts are compatible with each other and that helps keep the nitro NT18 production cost down. Compatibility means that the final cost to you will be lower than if it was built up from scratch, and it also means that parts availability will be there when you need it."

"...this is one of the best kits to come across our collective desks in awhile. Build kits tend to show how well the instructions are (especially when it comes to assembling the drivetrain) and how well the parts are made. It's safe to say the Xray NT18 passed with flying colors!"

"On the eighty-foot straight it was pretty fast and quick for such a small car. Coming into the sweeper it stuck well and hardly had any push. Through the "S" turns it was razor sharp, and it was surprising how quick and agile the steering was. The great part of this is that the car's setup was all factory specs."

"The NT18 is a great mini on-road sedan for anybody, especially if you like nitro or 1/18-scale cars! This little guy rips on smallish on-road courses, and we bet it would keep up with the larger 1/10-scale nitros."

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

Radio Control Car Action - July 2006

"XRAY's NT18 is the first production nitro-powered 1/18-scale micro designed for pavement duty, and it's as sophisticated as any 1/10-scale 4WD nitro sedan. The NT18 shares many of the M18's suspension and drivetrain components - great, if you happen to own both cars."

"The car accelerated quickly even with the slightly tall stock gearing, and its speed increased for approximately 150 feet before it reach its radar-confirmed 34.7 MPH top speed. That's impressive for a car that's about 8 inches long."

"This is a really cool chassis design; I haven't seen anything like it before."

"The XRAY 0.8cc engine is tiny and, dare I say cut; it's small, but it's loaded with features found on larger racing mills."

"Powerful, reliable engine. Excellent disc-brake system. Easy to build and work on. Fast and easy to drive."

"The NT18 is an awesome micro vehicle. It's fun to build and work on and even more fun to drive... I think that most enthusiasts will agree that despite its higher start-up cost, the NT18 is worth every penny. I think it's one of the coolest vehicles to come around in a long time, and I look forward to putting in more time behind the wheel."

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

Xtreme RC Cars Magazine - June 2006

"As usual, Xray's top-notch quality and design shows through on their 1/18-scale 4WD micro nitro car dubbed the NT18 (Nitro Touring 18, perhaps)."

"The NT18 chassis is made from 1.5mm thic aluminum and is polished to a nice shine. The cool part is that it's adjustable!"

"As usual, Xray's instruction booklet is top notch! There is nothing better than full color high-gloss 3D rendered instructions... Other manufacturers should take note."

"I was very surprised to see that the NT18 uses a removable radio plate... This is very convienent when it comes time to clean the car or charge the receiver pack."

"One thing came out of my mouth, and that was "WOW!" This thing is quick; not just off-the-line quick, but fast all the way through. Being such a small-scale nitro, you'd think it would spool up and run out of gear quickly, but that's not the case."

"Very fast for its size. Engine is easy to tune and reliable. Decent run times."

"The NT18 packs all the power and fun of nitro racing into a small package. It's small enough that you could race almost anywhere with a few friends and have just as much fun as you would at a larger RC track."

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