XRAY M18T 1/18 4WD RC Truck

[StevePond]

http://www.rccaraction.com/pics/xray/m18T.jpg


Micro trucks are hot this year, and XRAY is right in the mix of things with its new M18T truck. The 1/18-scale 4WD truck comes with a shaft-drive drivetrain; fully independent front and rear suspension; adjustable oil filled shocks; front and rear gear differentials; and the chassis accommodates five or six cell battery packs. A cool accessory kit allows you to easily convert the truck into a full-fledged monster truck.

Although the chassis of this new truck is still under wraps and we were not able to get a picture, more details are forthcoming. Stay tuned!

[silly_boi]

nice, can't wait till they take the cover off.. haha

[jocktheglide165]

darn teasers.....

[Cotharyus]

So many cool toys, so little money... :)

[Chris Pedersen]

***, enough with the teasers. :mad:

[Freak e-maxx1]

i beat u theres nothing under the cover

[RCMadMatt]

i beat u theres nothing under the cover
Probably somebody's lunch!!! :D

Matt

[CrazyPhantom]

hmmm.... i must of missed that spot with the truck covered up, i was looking for the truck but i must of been to hooked onto the new buggy

[B4SnAkE]

My Friend and I got in a argument about whats really under there. They over heard us talking about the "M18T", We thought that their was just a piece of plastic under there, but we could not figure it out. All I know is that they dont want anybody to know what is under their, That cloth that covers the M18T was screwed into the display case!! They really went out of their way on that. They also could not tell us anything about it "we tried to bribe they with a pack of sweettarts", they said they just wanted to put it out their so people would know about it.

[Rookie Solara]

My Friend and I got in a argument about whats really under there. They over heard us talking about the "M18T", We thought that their was just a piece of plastic under there, but we could not figure it out. All I know is that they dont want anybody to know what is under their, That cloth that covers the M18T was screwed into the display case!! They really went out of their way on that. They also could not tell us anything about it "we tried to bribe they with a pack of sweettarts", they said they just wanted to put it out their so people would know about it.

Like you said, there is NOTHING under the cloth....just some form of stuff that make it look like a mini truck.............who would take a risk that someone might see the prototype car before they release it...?

Beside...when was the last time you will see the prototype car in USA soil before they actually release the car...? USA always get the best at the last minute...........

[thunderbt3]

the guys at the booth were telling me that they were trying to get a prototype to the show but they had last minute changes to the chassis

[Freak e-maxx1]

i beat u theres nothing under the cover



i told you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[minimole]

I know this isnt out yet, but why is there such little talk about this car?There was tons of talk on the AE one before that ame out...

Duane :D

[midnight oil]

I was wandering the same thing

[rckid11]

Any reason it was moved to this forum, any new info?

[RespirologyRC]

I wonder if xray will release it just before xmas or will they wait till the new year?

[CooLJoE8]

Considering its 1 day from December and still no official photos of it....I'd say it won't be out til next year.

[shibby6]

this is from another forum from november 11th (not by me)

"Well pretty much what RCCA had.

Quote:
Main Features:
•1/18 professional 4WD shaft-drive micro truck.
•Optional conversion set transforms the truck into a monster truck.
•The world's only convertible micro truck.
•Maximum drivetrain efficiency.
•Drivetrain includes 16 high-speed ball-bearings for maximum efficiency and speed.
•Fully independent front and rear suspension.
Oil filled shocks.
•Front and rear gear differentials.
•Adjustable shock position for damping adjustment.
•Easily-adjustable motor mount.
•Chassis accommodates 5 or 6 cell battery packs.


No mention of sealed bearings. So I can assume thats a no.

No mention if the motor mount is at least aluminum. Realize for us m18 users that you wont be able to use the xray one nor any one that makes the 300 sit below the line of the chassis. (unless they have made this chassis extra thick with a bevel in it).

The powerpack comes with a 380. The class seems to be gathering around the 280 size.

They seem to be shooting themselves in the foot with the mention will fit 5-cells. Umm yea, other than the Mini-T, which is a separate class. What 4wd ST is using 5 cells? Also there goes any hope of having a standard cell layout. Because you then could use side by side packs across all trucks. Now with this layout, the cells will not last as long because of heat build up and the lack of the ability to individually discharge each.

The steering looks like it has a bell crank built into the upper deck. But can't see at this point if at least there will be a built in servo saver of some type.

Again, upper arms unadjustable. Would require new arms to be able to adjust camber if not caster. $$$$$.

No spur gear cover!!!! I got rocks in my spur all the time in my m18 on just a tennis court.

Where is the Front bumper???!!!!

I also hope they loosened the tolerance on the pivot balls in the supension. Because the m18s if any dirt got into them started making the suspension act funny/slow.

Gear diffs still mentioned. So.. with gear diffs and no slipper. And lets reasonably assume its the same final outdrive and gears as the m18. Where is the drive train shock absorption from jumps going to happen? Where is the ability to adjust traction/torque? I mean not having the ball diffs in the box (unlike the competition) wouldn't be a big deal if they had something in there that addressed these two issues.

Since the m18 gear diffs can go out quickly especially with higher torque and powerful motors. And assuming again same drive ratio and internal gears as the m18. Truck tires and that extra weight? Plus lands? Oh yea, gear sets are going to sell out quickly."

EDIT: these things have prolly changed since this post was made and its not the final specs I hope

[sosidge]

Best to wait for some actual pics of the car before guessing what the spec will be and putting nails in the car's coffin...

[cretin]

that doesn't stop anyone here.

[Hard Core RC Guy]

Check out the ad, it's a real picture. Looks a little low to compete with the RC18T, anyone find anymore pics? (that are different)

Sorry for not seeing this one Steve....you sure you didn't sneek it in?

J :cool:

[ducati777]

Low is good, the RC18T has been dominating the carpet track here in SLO, but everyone has to lower them to the ground...

[Hard Core RC Guy]

it's just not the same. Even the carpet jumps, still carpet. I'm more worried about the offroad track handling then carpet. Have to wait I guess?

J :cool:

[sebtarta]

Hi, does anyone know when this little beast is coming out. Because the AE RC18t is back-ordered everywhere. And from the looks this truck seems to be better manufactured.

Anyone with info, please post...
Good luck, :)

[dolphinchamp32]

Hey Im 13 New To Racing But Doing Ok I Have A Mini-t With A Peak Raider Racing Moter On A Stock Car But Im Not Getting Any Peformance Out Of It It Seems To Be Going As Fast As A Radio Shack Car Anyone Got Any Ideas About A Mod Motor That Can Meet My Needs? Ohhh Does Anyone Know About The Mamba Motors From Castle Creations I Heard The Cometition X Motor Can Hit 60mph On A Stock Mini-t!!

[Hard Core RC Guy]

Does Anyone Know About The Mamba Motors From Castle Creations I Heard The Cometition X Motor Can Hit 60mph On A Stock Mini-t!!

Reality check......60mph, not unless it was being towed by something going that fast bub.

But....it is fast. Several mini trucks are doing over 30mph with that system.

J :cool:

[rc addict]

they actually can go 60 mph, you just have to have the right set up, including 3 cell lithium polymer batteries and the 8000kv version, along with the right wheels and tires, chassis etc., gearing...and there you go youve reached 60...

[rdjinc]

IT IS OUT NOW JUST SAW IT ON THE XRAY SITE

http://www.teamxray.com/teamxray/m_intro.php?Xnet_Session=051b674349aa40b1cb9bdc109 f5296c3

I dont see aney changes so far from the first showing of it.

[Archyman]

Hello all,
Dose anyone have one of these yet...if so how do you like it compared to the Associated RC18T...I just orderd one....I like the M18....this looks pretty nice...only thing I'm not sure of is it looks like the upper a-arm is not adjustable...but we'll see how it goes..I'll let you know give you an update..hope their working on some cool upgrades...threaded shocks( I bet the rc18t's will work,cvd's,etc.) thinking of putting a front one-way in it..see how it dose.....just some good old experimenting....also Mamba....

[rex222]

does anyone have one and if so how is it compared to the rc18t?

[lextek]

I've had on for a couple of weeks. I love it. I beleive it handles, jumps and is of better build quality than the RC18T. Which I sold my Factory Team RC18T after buying the Xray.

[Philly's Finest]

Well I want to get a 4wd 18th scale truck for xmas. I'm looking at this or the rc18. What needs upgrading out of the box?

[lextek]

The weak link of the M18T are the plastic CVDs. This is a must upgrade. Xray makes some very, nice alloy ones.

[CRSMP5]

who has seen the xray nt18??

www.teamxray.com (http://www.teamxray.com)

its a new product, not much more then the intro flash they have..

thanks to print screen here are a few pics (belong to xray).. if you want more you have to visit..

Im courious can the little mt 18th scale suspention fit it :blink:


http://www.truggyracers.com/CRSMP5/Others_photos/team_xray/xray3.jpg
http://www.truggyracers.com/CRSMP5/Others_photos/team_xray/xray1.jpg
http://www.truggyracers.com/CRSMP5/Others_photos/team_xray/xray2.jpg
http://www.truggyracers.com/CRSMP5/Others_photos/team_xray/xray4.jpg
http://www.truggyracers.com/CRSMP5/Others_photos/team_xray/xray5.jpg

so do ya think the suspention will fit it? i was here looking fo rmore detailed photos of the mini mt they have..

[The_Mini_Me]

The M18T chassis layout and the M18 are very different. The nt18 follows the M18 layout for the suspension and gear boxes. So in short, no, you cannot.

[Racing t]

I love the mini starter box!

[The_Mini_Me]

THe m18mt (dual shocks/monster tires) version is out now.

http://www.realrc.net/images/news/xray/xray_m18mt_b.jpg

http://www.realrc.net/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=296

[Mr. Schumacher]

M18T goes Nitro!!!
http://www.radiocontrol.gr/images/nurnberg02020666.JPG
http://www.radiocontrol.gr/images/nurnberg02020665.JPG

[apollotrance1]

THe m18mt (dual shocks/monster tires) version is out now.

http://www.realrc.net/images/news/xray/xray_m18mt_b.jpg

http://www.realrc.net/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=296
Where can you buy these at??

[The_Mini_Me]

check your local hobby shop. If they cant or wont get ahold of Xray products. Try this page. (http://www.teamxray.com/teamxray/other/worlddeal.php)

Elsewise there are a few online sites that carry Xray products.

[fezzy]

Where are all the M18T/M18MT owners hiding? Lets post some pics of the best 1/18 electric on the market ;).

Here is my M18T/M18MT hybrid, it started out life as an M18MT but it resembles more an M18T with the MT wheles/tyres now.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d181/Ashalak/Xray%20M18MT/DSC00754.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d181/Ashalak/Xray%20M18MT/DSC00763.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d181/Ashalak/Xray%20M18MT/DSC00766.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d181/Ashalak/Xray%20M18MT/DSC00768.jpg

[Duster_360]

Here's one (soon to be) I ordered mine today from Stormer and some Xray alum CVDs and a alum motor mount from Team Helotes. Can't wait!

After 2 years of constantly breaking 3 diff MQs and being disappointed, I bought a Vendetta about 2 months ago - no comparison! Then realized that Xray finally had its MT on the market - and a kit no less!

I have several diff power options I can go with - strong brushed Permax 450 using a novak XRS or BL option with either Mamba 5400 or GH 4700 behind Mamba 25 esc. I've got 6cell GP1100s or 1500 20C lipo 2cell or 3 cell. Decisions, decisions!!

[The_Mini_Me]

New option parts have been announced today...

Here is the link. (http://www.teamxray.com/teamxray/news/newsdesc.php?news_id=767&kategoria=767)

[djbodies]

Can we use RC18T shock on M18T?

What do we need to get to convert M18 to M18T?

[The_Mini_Me]

Can we use RC18T shock on M18T?

What do we need to get to convert M18 to M18T?

The M18T/Mt comes with much longer shocks than the RC18T, so you could not without limiting your suspension travel. No reason to either, as not only are the stock shocks oil filled, a aluminum hard coated option version is offered as well.

The M18T/Mt versus the M18 have soo many differences, it would cost you half the price simply to purchase a M18T kit. :)

[rex222]

hey guys, i am about to join the m18t crew. i was seriously looking into buying an rc18t at first but then saw the m18t and have gone with that. now i need to make a decision between the m18t and the m18mt. what do you guys suggest? money is no problem( I will be buying the truck with the power pack pro)

[The_Mini_Me]

If your backyard bashing on or running on unprepared surfaces, the M18MT would work better.

If you plan on racing, running at dirt tracks, or racing in the steet, the M18T would fit.

[rex222]

hey guys what happened to the forum? i just got my m18t about 2 weeks ago and love it. The only bad thing is i snapped one of the driveshafts as they are plastic. But i have just ordered aluminium ones front and rear and every single xray hop-up there is except for the aluminium ball diffs. (i plan on making this thing indestructible). all the parts should arrive soon and i will post pics when installed. next on the list is a tekin brushless system.

[Kden46]

sounds like a nice setup you got going rex!

i just got a M18T myself this week in a trade. it came with the xray power pack. gonna keep it stock for now as there is no racing for 18th scale trucks here.

[rex222]

thanks! ...but its not stopping there

[rex222]

here it is finally!!
this is my newly hopped up m18t, check it out and post some comments

this is whats done to it

xray CF black chassis
3 racing alum shocks
full nickel pivot ball set
xray alum front hubs
xray alum motor holder
alum motor mount
xray alum shock towers front and rear
xray alum cvd's front and rear
steel spur gear
trinity cobalt 14 turn motor

http://f10.putfile.com/thumb/7/20804240487.jpg (http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=main/7/20804240487.jpg&s=f10)

http://f10.putfile.com/thumb/7/20804224656.jpg (http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=main/7/20804224656.jpg&s=f10)

http://f10.putfile.com/thumb/7/20804214034.jpg (http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=main/7/20804214034.jpg&s=f10)

http://f10.putfile.com/thumb/7/20804203611.jpg (http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=main/7/20804203611.jpg&s=f10)

http://f10.putfile.com/thumb/7/20804184491.jpg (http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=main/7/20804184491.jpg&s=f10)

click on the pic for a larger size

[The_Mini_Me]

Where's the dirt? ;)

[rex222]

lol im too scared to run it cos then it'll get dirty :( only joking i will run it today

[Kden46]

Looks good rex! :cool:

Hey guys/gals I am selling a Xray M18T that is RTR!

You can check it out here Xray M18T RTR (http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?t=223622)

[associatedude92]

How fast is the power pack...and will the ESC it comes with handle a Reedy Mini Max???

[rex222]

the xray motor isnt exactly mind blowing but its good for a beginner, well it can handle the cobalt 14 turn which is wat i have so it should handle the reedy

[RespirologyRC]

This is an x-ray body i did for a friend that i race with. If anyone is interested in a custom design just let me know. I personally would love to have one of those nitro xray mini's but at the cost of $300 that's a lot of money. Has anyone seen one run yet? How fast are they? I've already seen ads for the Drake Special Edition .8 Engine ---That's funny it's not even a 1 but a .8

[connelly]

I have 3 of RespirologyRC's bodies and man does he do nice work. Menardo Would you be interested in painting up a halfie body. Just picked 1 up for cheap but the body has about 1/2 pound of shoe goo covering the hole for where the fake heat sink was.

[Kden46]

How fast is the power pack...and will the ESC it comes with handle a Reedy Mini Max???

yah it's about as fast as a stock 18t rtr. and if rex runs the same esc with his motor, than it should handle the Mini Max.

still for sale if your interested :D ;)

[associatedude92]

I'm interested, but I have to sell my GT first.

[rex222]

what happened to the thread? hows everyones m18t coming along? wow very nice paint job there respirologyRC i would be interested in a custom design for sure, ill let you know through pm. what do you charge? i just mambafied my 18t with a 6800 and quark33 esc its great!! ill post pics asap

[Kden46]

Heeeellllllllllooooooooooo? Is anyone out there?:confused::wave:

HEHEHEHE

Well after selling my last M18T almost a year ago I got another one last week!:D

Having not run the last one this is like the 1st time all over again;)

This one has a 3Racing CF chassis, Atomic CVD's and Xray Alloy Shocks.
IPD R18 esc, 370 motor and a TP 2cell 1320mah lipo.
Xray 12mm hexes and Tamiya Mini Wheels/Tires :D

Going to be mostly a basher for my 5 year old daughter to learn with. So I'll probably make a 5 cell pack for it for when she wants to drive it.

Plan to go brushless sooner or later so I can have fun with it to!:D
And if they start a micro class here I would like to race it.

[The_Mini_Me]

As I said, Ronbeck takes care of his equipment. :)

[The_Mini_Me]

The M18T Pro (http://www.teamxray.com/teamxray/products/proddesc.php?prod_id=2514) has been unveiled. This truck kit has:

New

16mm longer graphite chassis
Hudy Steel CVDs front and rear
Graphite center shaft
Longer body


Formally option hopups:

Nickel plated pivot balls
Steel Spur gear
Rear adjustable toe-in linkages.
Aluminum Motor Plate


It already has a win (http://www.teamxray.com/teamxray/news/newsdesc.php?news_id=1349&kategoria=1349&catName=M18T%20PRO%20&%20Zack%20Barry%20Win%20US%20Micro%20On-Road%20Nationals) under its belt with Zack Barry at the on-road nationals.