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Traxxas Ford Fiesta ST Rally VXL Owner's Manual

Traxxas Ford Fiesta ST Rally VXL Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MODEL 74276-4 owner s manual ’ www.modellmarkt24.ch...
  • Page 2 The Traxxas 1/10 Ford Fiesta® ST Rally VXL delivers blistering rally- Traxxas Support racing performance on the pavement or in the dirt. The Traxxas Ford Traxxas support is with you every step of the Fiesta® ST Rally VXL is specially tuned with a low-CG chassis and SAFETY PRECAUTIONS way.

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    Traxxas service needs. Maintenance and replacement identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them! To-Win, Velineon, and ProGraphix parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online are trademarks or registered An important warning about personal safety or avoiding at Traxxas.com.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate • Insulate the Wires: Always insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and tubing to prevent short circuits.
  • Page 5 • ONLY use a Traxxas iD charger to charge Traxxas iD batteries. • ALWAYS use a Traxxas iD charger to charge Traxxas iD batteries. ONLY use a Lithium Polymer (LiPo) balance charger with a •...
  • Page 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued from previous page) • DO NOT charge batteries inside of an automobile. DO NOT charge • If a battery gets hot to the touch during the charging process batteries while driving in an automobile. (temperature greater than 110°F / 43°C), immediately disconnect the battery from the charger and discontinue charging.

  • Page 7: Tools, Supplies, And Required Equipment

    8mm/4mm wrench 4-way wrench model, but are a good idea to include in any RC toolbox: • Safety glasses • Traxxas Ultra Premium Tire Glue, part #6468 (CA glue) • Hobby knife • Side cutters and/or needle nose pliers Various pre-load spacers...

  • Page 8: Model Overview

    MODEL OVERVIEW Spur Gear Battery Hold-Down Motor Traxxas High-Current Connector Steering Block Caster Block Front Suspension Arm Shock Half Shaft Battery Compartment Left Clipless Body Mount Drive Shaft Front Bumper Rear Shock Tower Chassis Rear Bumper Rear Body Mount Steering Servo...

  • Page 9: Quick Start: Getting Up To Speed

    QUICK START: GETTING UP TO SPEED The following guide is an overview of the procedures for getting your model running. Look for the Quick Start logo on the bottom corners of Quick Start pages. The Quick Start Guide is not intended to replace the 1.
  • Page 10 RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM INTRODUCTION Current - Current is a measure of power flow through the Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with electronics, usually measured in amps. If you think of a wire as a Applying the Decals ™...
  • Page 11 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM NiMH - Abbreviation for nickel-metal hydride. Rechargeable NiMH Trim - The fine-tuning adjustment of the neutral position of the batteries offer high current handling and much greater resistance servos, made by adjusting the throttle and steering trim knobs To prevent loss of radio range, to the “memory”...
  • Page 12 CH1 - Steering Servo Trim CH1 - Channel 1* † *Not used Accessory sensor ports for use with standard voltage/temperature and RPM telemetry sensors (see Traxxas.com and included materials for more information) Multi-Function VXL-3s ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Knob Sensor Expansion Traxxas High-Current...
  • Page 13 Your model does not include a battery or charger. One NiMH or LiPo If the status LED doesn’t light compartment is located in the base of the transmitter. battery equipped with a Traxxas iD® High-Current Connector is required. green, check the polarity of Traxxas Power Cell iD batteries are strongly recommended for the batteries.
  • Page 14 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK 1. Reach beneath the vehicle body and pull the two left and two with Traxxas Battery iD. This exclusive feature allows Install the battery pack with the battery right clipless latches toward the outside of the body to release Traxxas battery chargers (sold wires facing the rear of the model.
  • Page 15 Secure, long-lasting, and easy When reinstalling the antenna, first reduced radio range and to grip, the Traxxas connector is engineered to extract all the power slide the antenna wire into the bottom potential loss of control.
  • Page 16 (center) point of the steering channel. with an automatic fail- Neutral Note: Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) must be completely safe system that does not turned off while adjusting steering trim. See page 18 for TSM require user programming.
  • Page 17 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM using LiPo batteries. Never use LiPo batteries while Low-Voltage Higher Speeds Require Greater Distance Detection is turned off. See page 19 for more information. The faster you drive your model, the more quickly it will near the Using Reverse: While driving, limit of radio range.
  • Page 18 TSM to maximize acceleration and control. Drive with TSM on and off to test how it is making your control of the vehicle easier and more precise. For more information, visit Traxxas. com/tsm. Note: TSM must be completely turned off while adjusting steering trim.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control

    1. Turn the transmitter off. 7. To turn the VXL-3s off, press the EZ-Set button until the LED turns 2. Hold both MENU and SET. www.modellmarkt24.ch off (.5 seconds). TRAXXAS • 19 3. Turn the transmitter on.
  • Page 20 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL VXL-3s Profile Selection 4. The LED will blink and then turn solid green Patented Training Mode The speed control is factory set to Profile #1 (100% forward, brakes, and reverse). (Low-Voltage Detection ACTIVE) or red (Low- (Profile #3) reduces forward To disable reverse (Profile #2) or to allow 50% forward and 50% reverse (Profile #3), Voltage Detection DISABLED).

  • Page 21: Driving Your Model

    RUNNING IN WET CONDITIONS Intentionally driving in an abusive and rough manner will only result in poor Your new Traxxas model is designed with water-resistant features to protect performance and broken parts. Take care of your model so that you can the electronics in the model (receiver, servos, electronic speed control).
  • Page 22 One way to do this is to make several high-speed passes conditions. on a flat, dry surface, if possible. • The Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter is not water resistant. Do not 2. Remove the batteries. subject it to wet conditions such as rain.
  • Page 23 DRIVING YOUR MODEL RECEIVER BOX: MAINTAINING A WATERTIGHT SEAL Removing and Installing Radio Gear The unique design of the receiver box allows the removal and installation of the receiver without losing the ability to maintain a watertight seal in the box. The patent-pending wire clamp feature gives you the ability to also install aftermarket radio systems and maintain the watertight features of the receiver box.

  • Page 24: Basic Tuning Adjustments

    BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Once you become familiar with driving your model, you might need Fine Tuning the Shocks to make adjustments for better driving performance. The four shocks on the model greatly influence its handling. Whenever you Adjusting Gear Mesh rebuild your shocks, or make any changes Incorrect gear mesh is the most to the pistons, springs, or oil, always make...
  • Page 25 The offsets and dimensions designed in this model, remove the the servo in the model. into the model’s wheels are intentional; therefore, Traxxas cannot slipper gear assembly from your model (see page 27 for recommend the use of other non-Traxxas wheels with different 1.

  • Page 26: Maintaining Your Model

    5. Check the mounting of the receiver and servo(s) and overtightening. If the bottom of the shock is leaking, then it speed control. is time for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is 6. Check the tightness of the wheel nuts with a wrench. part #2362.
  • Page 27 MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL Suspension and slipper clutch assembly removal Removing the rear suspension module (slipper clutch assembly Your model was designed with ease of disassembly in mind. The entire removal) front and rear suspension assemblies can be removed from the chassis 1.

  • Page 28: Advanced Tuning Adjustments

    ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Gearing Compatibility Chart: GEARING LIPO BATTERIES The chart below shows One of the more significant advantages to your model’s transmission LiPo batteries are intended only for the most advanced users that are recommended gear combination is the extremely wide range of available gear ratios. Changing the educated on the risks associated with LiPo battery use.
  • Page 29 3x15 BCS but can also be tuned with silicone differential oil. 4x10 BCS Only use silicone oil in the differentials. Traxxas offers SAE 10,000W, 30,000W, and 50,000W viscosity oil (see your parts list). The 3x15 BCS differentials have to be removed from the vehicle and disassembled to change/replace oil.
  • Page 30 advanced tuning adjustments Rear differential: Refilling the differential: 1. Remove the two 3x20mm button-head screws that secure the 1. Remove the four 2.5x8mm screws from the differential case and top bumper mount to the differential case. carefully pull the differential case halves apart. Work over a towel to collect any fluid that drips from the differential.

  • Page 31: Tq I Advanced Tuning Guide

    (set to The Multi-Function knob can be set to control Throttle Sensitivity. Starting Over: Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) by default, see page 18). Accessing Throttle Sensitivity works the same way as Steering Sensitivity, but Restoring Factory Defaults the programming menu is done by using the menu and set buttons on applies the effect to the throttle channel.
  • Page 32 This is especially handy if you operate multiple vehicles equipped with a built-in failsafe This allows you to fine-tune the servo settings to prevent binding with a single transmitter via Traxxas Link ™ Model Memory. function that returns the throttle...
  • Page 33 Model Lock Press and hold MENU to return to driving mode. The Traxxas Link Model Memory feature can store up to thirty models Note: To unlock a memory, press SET twice at step 5. The LED will (receivers) in its memory. If you bind a thirty-first receiver, Traxxas Link blink rapidly green to indicate the model is unlocked.
  • Page 34 Transmitter is restored to default Press C onfirm Deletion Delete Model www.modellmarkt24.ch Two Blinks Green One Blink Red *Torque Control is a feature designed only for use with the power system in the Traxxas Funny Car Race Replica (Model #6907).
  • Page 35 ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Set Multi-Function MENU TREE FORMULAS knob for STEERING Press/hold MENU Press SET Press SET to confirm Press/hold MENU SENSITIVITY (Expo) To select functions and make adjustments to the TQi transmitter without green LED blinks red LED blinks green LED blinks (x8) returns to driving mode referencing the Menu Tree, turn your transmitter on, find the function in the...
  • Page 36 Traxxas Link Real-Time Telemetry For more information The powerful Traxxas Link app (available in the Apple App Store℠ or on When you equip your model about the Traxxas Link Google Play™) gives you complete control over the operation and tuning...
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