Finally, found the time to build my NT1 PRO over just weekend.
Getting ready...
1. Gear differential
Gear diff for front & rear came in individual bag.
Front gear diff came with optional parts like aluminium diff pins (part# 335081) & lightweight diff outdrive adapter (part# 335073)
Team Associated green slime (aka wasabi) is my favourite in lubricating all o-rings
Front gear diff was ready for 150,000 cst diff oil
Rear gear diff, same as the front, came with optional aluminium diff pins (part# 335081) & lightweight diff outdrive adapter (part# 335072)
Front diff (left) was filled with 150k & rear (right) was filled 60k
Front diff (left) & rear diff (right) were ready
2. Rear suspension
Rear suspension components were packed in 1 bag
Components for rear suspension
Optional parts includes:
Lightweight ventilated brake disc (part# 334111)
Glued brake pad set - Ultra efficient!!! (part# 334131)
Alu lightweight brake disc adapter (part# 334141)
Lightweight 2 speed shaft (part# 335511)
Been using CSO ventilated brake disc since my 1st NT1.
CSO's is still lighter than XRAY's & with more holes. So, it should be better.
Used back the CSO's
At first, wanted to file for a replacement for this glued brake set, seeing that they came in same side (notice the holes???).
But, teamxray.com states that 'the orientation of the holes is not important!!!
Chassis plate was ready for rear suspension mount.
Glued brake set was 1st to be put on rear bulkhead
Rear bulkheads were 1st to go on the chassis
Rear arms were next.
They were rimmed as there was some binding when they were put on the pins
Separately, option part alu rear bulkhead cover (part# 333051) was included
Unless someone told me the alu rear bulkhead cover could make me faster, I fancied the stock composite cover since it is lighter.
Both rear arms were on.
Optional lightweight break disc adapter with 2 speed center belt pulley (20T)
Bearings for the kit came in 1 individual bag
25 units of bearing with various size all together
2 speed shaft was in.
Rear diff was in together with graphite roll center bridge
Rear CVDs were assembled.
Stock rear anti-roll system is preferred.
Making plan to sell of rear adjustable anti-roll bar (part# 333401).
The composite wheel hub is really really sucks.
Aluminium wheel hub is a must
Aluminium wheel hub is definitely smarter.
XRAY should make this as standard item for future kit.
Rear anti-roll system, camber links, rear uprights, rear CVD were on.
3. Rear Transmission
All components including option parts came in 1 bag
After unpacking
Aluminium lightweight carrier for 2nd speed (part# 335521) & aluminium lightweight drive flange with one-way bearing (part# 335531) were given
Never knew that one-way bearing lube was needed until I was told so (months after my 1st NT1).
With this NT1 PRO, I knew what to do.
2 speed system
They were ready to go into 2 speed shaft.
59T / 54T spurs were used (stock set up)
Not much different between the composite & aluminium locating collar.
Aluminium locating collar (part# 335731) was transferred from my previous kit.
2 speed transmission was on
4. Front suspension
Components for front suspension came in 1 bag.
Stock(composite) & alu front middle shaft holders were given
See the weight difference between them???
I decided to use the aluminium holder (part# 335721) as it is stronger.
With composite, you need to change it from time to time, due to wear
Part of the package - Lightweight front middle shaft (part# 335711)
Front transmission was on
5. Steering
Nothing special about this package.
All components came in stock form.
Steering was on.
6. Top deck & electronics
Ready for top deck
Nothing special as components were all in stock form.
The 2012 version graphite radio plate is different from my last NT1.
Hmmm... this 1 is supposed to give me more flex..
Savox from my previous kit.
SC-1257TG (throttle) & SC-1258TG (steering) were used in previous kit.
BUT, for this one, I decided to use 2 x SC-1257TG for throttle & steering.
Before
After
7. Bumper
Components for front bumper came in 1 bag.
Again, no option part in this bag.
Used back the wide bumper from my previous kit.
Graphite bumper upper holder is definitely smarter.
Should I get 1???
80%???
8. Clutch
With NT1 PRO, you get a complete new designed XCA clutch set - reverse (part# 338502), but no instruction manual!!!
Nvm, got help from teamxray.com
What is in XCA clutch set???
You get...
- High dynamic clutch bell (part# 338513)- smaller than standard
- Flat aluminium flywheel (part# 338533) - smaller than standard
- Flywheel nut (part# 338550) - standard
- Clutch bell bushing(part# 338556) - standard
- High dynamic black clutch flyweight (part# 338561) - see no different from standard
- High dynamic yellow clutch shoe (part# 338577) - smaller than standard
- Conical clutch washer spring set (part# 338583) - not sure which one is better, spring or washer???
- Clutch spring cap (part# 338590) - standard
- Clutch preload adjust nut (part#338594) - standard
- Hex screw socket head cap M3x16 - didn't know you need this long
- Shims & washers
Was surprised to see the weight difference between aluminium monoblock engine mount & 2 pcs mount.
Double checked
Lighter, smarter & stiffer
Novarossi 353 Race .12/C & tuned pipe 2660 from my previous kit
Engine with clutch was on
Rear view
Front view
10. Shock absorbers
All 4 shock components came in 1 separate bag with instruction manual
The constant issue I have with XRAY shock is its shock membrane.
With this high profile or deep or tall (don't know what you call them) membranes, I could never get same rebound at oce in all 4 shock.
RSD shock soft bladders were preferred.
Have been using this bladders in my ep touring car with no issue.
Shocks could be built with consistency & last longer time.
RSD shock bladders fit not only TC6.1 shocks, but also perfectly in XRAY shocks
According to instruction manual, I could choose to build the shock bottom with 1 o-ring or 2 o-rings
1 o-ring gives smoother shock action, while 2 o-rings provide better seal
Errr.... but, how could I go for 2 o-rings if I was given only 1 o-ring per shock???
Ready to build
Stock springs, 3 holes piston, AE 40wt (500 cst), 1 o-ring seal, RSD bladders & aluminium spring retaining caps were used.
OK, enough for the weekend.
Next up are set up & body.
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