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GZ2 2018
Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 GZ2 2018 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2 Bag A Parts Part Part Name Quantity Number 7000 Center Weight 1104 Lower Wishbone 3030 Rollbar Mount 3041 Shock Mount 5040 Wishbone Insert 5050 C-Clip for Wishbone Downstop Collar 3280 Ball Joint Balls 3281 Balls for Rollbar Mounts 3061 Aluminum Bulkhead 1055 Aluminum Rail Mount Arm Hasp...
  • Page 3 A.1 Installation of P06 into the Chassis A.1.1 Install the qty4 P06 into the chassis individually. Light filing of the edges of the designated holes in the chassis may be required for easier installation; where the small semi-circle intersects the larger. Place the P06 with the larger end on a flat surface.
  • Page 4 A.1.2 Install a P3x4 set screw into each of the four P06. A.1.3 With a hobby-knife, trim off any of the P06 surpassing the bottom side of the chassis. A.2 Install Arm Joints Install qty8 3280 Ball Joint Balls using qty 8 C3x6 screws in the indicated diagram below. For a starting setup, install a 1mm shim below each 3280 for a starting lower roll-center setting.
  • Page 5 Snap qty 8 5040 Wishbone Inserts onto the already installed 3280’s on the chassis. A.3 Arms A.3.1 Wishbone Construction Instal the 3041 Shock Mount onto the arm using a M3x8 screws to mount it from the bottom.
  • Page 6 NOTE: Install one M3x3 set screw in the hole of the shock mount that is not being used. This will fix the shock mount in position and prevent it from rotating. Install the 3x8 set screw into the shock mount. Install the P04 and the 3030 Roll Bar Mount to the 1100 Lower Wishbone with qty2 B2.5x6, respectively.

  • Page 7: Arm Installation

    A.3.2 Arm Configuration Repeat step A.3.1 for each of the four arms. In the front, mount the square side of the shock mount to the outside on the arm. Use the most inward position on the arm and the outward mounting hole on the mount for the set screw to mount the shock. In the rear, use the round part of the shock mount to the outside.
  • Page 8 A.4 Bulkheads Install the 4 bulkheads to the chassis by using qty2 C3x6 for each.
  • Page 9 The 7000 Center Weight has four possible mounting screws. The flex of the lower chassis varies depending on which screws are installed. Install with qty2 C3x6 screws.
  • Page 10 Bag B Part Part Name Quantity Number ST01 Front Axles PIN01 Pin 1.5x7.8mm ST13 Front Universal Bones ST16 U-Joint Cross Bushings Kit with ST11 ST17 Universal Ring ST02 Rear Axle ST14 Rear Universal Bones B.1.2 Front Dual Joint Driveshaft ST16 ST16 ST13 ST01...

  • Page 11: Rear Driveshaft

    B.1.2 Rear Driveshaft PIN01 ST14 ST02 ST16 Twist the flathead here in the ST02 to gain the clearance to assemble the driveshaft.
  • Page 12 Bag C Parts Part Number Part Name Quantity 6020 6x10x3 Bearing 3190 Upright Hubs 3180 Wheel Axle GZ11701 Arm for Upright Front GZ11702 Rear Toe in Arm ST03 Upright Ball Lock Ring GZ11701 Pivot Ball Screws and Shims Part Number Part Name Quantity B3x6...
  • Page 13 Assemble the first front upright as depicted by the diagram. Notes: Upper outer roll center can be adjusted with different shim sizes below the ST03. Recommended starting setup is 1mm. Roll Center and track-width can also be varied using various shim sizes between the 3190 and ST03.
  • Page 14 C.1.2 Rear Uprights ST03 B3x6 B3x6 3180 GZ11702 3190 6020 6020 GZ11703 ST03 Assemble the first rear upright as indicated by the diagram.
  • Page 15 Replicate the other rear upright sub-assembly for the opposite side. Thus, flip the GZ11702 and build as in the orientation above. C.1.3 Installation of Uprights and Driveshafts Install the front and rear drive shafts into the front and rear uprights, respectively. Then install the uprights into the lower wishbones and tighten down each of P04 to clamp onto the ST03’s.
  • Page 16 NOTE: Once the drive shafts are inserted into their respective uprights, install the small plastic retaining ring onto the driveshaft until it is flat with the hex.
  • Page 17 Bag D Parts Part Part Name Quantity Number 3050 Motor Mount 6005 Bearing 5x8x2.5 3301 Shaft Pulley 5081 18T Pulley 9000 Rear Belt 9010 Front Belt 4050 Pin 2x10mm Screws and Shims Part Part Name Quantity Number C3x6 Hex Screw CS SHPS Shim 5x7x0.1mm...
  • Page 18 The SHPS Shims can be used to shim your spur gears depending on their thickness. C3x6 Install the Motor Mount subassembly using qty4 C3x6 screws as indicated above.
  • Page 19 Bag E Part Part Part Name Quantity Number GZ11705 Outdrives V2 5071 Spool 5010 Diff Left 5020 Diff Right 4050 Pin 2x10mm 4055 Pin 2x8mm 8010 O-Ring 24x1mm 304990 Diff Gasket 304930 Diff Gear Set 964031 Diff Washer 3.5x10x0.2mm 964050 Diff Washer 5x15x0.3mm 6010 Bearing 8x12x3.5...

  • Page 20: Rear Differential

    E.1 Spool 4055 3210 4055 GZ11705 6010 5071 6010 GZ11705 3210 Light sanding of the spool on the two outer diameters where the 6010 bearings sit will aid in smooth assembly. Must install the 6010 bearings before the GZ11705 Outdrives. E.2 Rear Differential Light sanding on the outer diameters where the 6010 bearings sit of the left and right differential housings will aid in smooth assembly.
  • Page 21 8010 304930 964050 8020 4050 GZ11705 304990 5020 6010 3210 Qty4 B2.5x8 3210 GZ11705 694931 6010 964050 694931 309430 5020 8020 309430 304930 304980 309430 694931 309430 4050 694931...
  • Page 22 Fill the diff half containing the cross with gears with the oil of your choice, as seen above. Then join the two halves together.
  • Page 23 E.3 Install Spool and Rear Differential The tension of the front and rear belts can be adjusted using the eccentric 3210 pieces and their position in the bulkheads.
  • Page 24 Note: If building the side-rail version of the car, we recommend going to page 46 of the manual at this point. The screws to install the side-rail are easier to install before the upper-arm installation.
  • Page 25 Bag F Part Part Part Name Quantity Number 1211/1213 Caster Plate - Front 1212/1214 Caster Plate - Rear 3141 Upper Arm Plastics 3270 Turnbuckle 27mm GZ11709 Ball Joint GZ11703 Pivot Ball Screws and Shims Part Part Name Quantity Number B3x6 Hex Screw B3x6 B3x8 Hex Screw B3x8 (for...
  • Page 26 Install qty 3 Pivot Balls to each caster plate using B3x10 screws. Construct the upper turnbuckles and snap them onto the placed pivot balls and each other. Snap the upper arm onto the ball of the upright.
  • Page 27 F.2 Rear Toe Linkages Construct 2 rear-toe linkages. For each linkage, use qty1 3260 3x27mm turnbuckle and qty2 GZ11709 Ball Joints. After the turnbuckles are built, install them by connecting them to the ballstud that was placed on the bottom of the caster plate and the available ball end on the rear toe-in arm.
  • Page 28 Attach each caster plate to the respective bulkhead using qty2 B3x6 for each.
  • Page 29 Bag G Parts Part Part Name Quantity Number 3080 Steering Rack 3090 Steering Mount 3010 Servo Mount Short 3100 Servo Mount Long GZ11703 Balls for V2 Ball Joints 4040 Steering Post 6000 Bearing 4x8x3 3260 Turnbuckle 3x27mm 3270 Turnbuckle 3x39mm 5060 Ball Joints 1150...
  • Page 30 G.1 Steering Rack Sub-Assembly B3x6 B3x6 C3x5 GZ11711 GZ11703 GZ11703 Nut 03 P3x8 P3x8 GZ11703 P3x8 3080 Construct the steering rack itself as seen above. B3x10 6000 4040 3090 Nut 01...
  • Page 31 B3x6 6000 4040 Place the steering rack onto the 3090 piece, and then secure it into its general position using the bearings as depicted in the image above. Next we will adjust the slop in the system by installing the P3x5 set screw in the back (a thread locker is recommended here).
  • Page 32 B3x6 1150 B3x6 3010 B3x6 3100 Now install the steering subassembly into the chassis.
  • Page 33 Qty 4 C3x6 secure the steering subassembly to the chassis.
  • Page 34 G.2 Steering Linkages Construct qty2 steering linkages using one 3260 and two 5060 for each. Then install them into chassis to connect the...
  • Page 35 Bag H Parts Part Number Part Name Quantity 5060 Ball Joints 4000 Anti Roll Bar 1.4mm 4010 Anti Roll Bar 1.3mm 4015 Anti Roll Bar 1.2mm 3000 Roll Bar Side Steer 303455 Anti Roll Bar Ball Joint 362650 Anti Roll Bar Screw 6030F Bearing 4x7x2.5mm Flange Screws and Shims...
  • Page 36 Install the front and rear roll bar subassemblies into the chassis by securing the bearings in the bulkheads from the middle out and the 5060 ball joints to the lower arms.
  • Page 37 Bag I Parts Part Number Part Name Quantity 306110 Antenna 301332 Rear Body Mount Bumper Set (bottom plastic, top plastic 2 body post) RSD100 RSD Bumper 1080 Battery Mount 4050 Pin 2x12 1122/1124/1126 Shock Tower Front 1123/1125/1227 Shock Tower Rear Screws and Shims Part Name...
  • Page 38 I.1 Antenna...
  • Page 39 I.2 Battery Stops Nut01 1080 Sh2,0 Qty4 C3x10...
  • Page 40 I.3 Shock Towers Install each shock tower to the respective bulkheads using B3x6 screws. Depending on the size of shocks your kit has, it will need the appropriate set of shock towers. Pictured are the Stand Shock towers for front (1122) and rear (1123), respectively. For the Low Profile shocks, use front (1124) and rear (1125) towers.
  • Page 41 Bag J Parts Part Part Name Quantity Number SPR90 Spring Soft-Med SPR95 Spring Med SPR100 Spring Med-Hard 308333 Shock Parts 308334 Shock Piston Complete 308323 Alu Shock Body 308353 Alu Shock Cap Top 308042 Alu Shock Adjustable 303241 Ball Universal (5.8mm) 308082 Shock Membrane 965023...
  • Page 42 J.1 Shock Assembly 303241 308323 308334 308334 308364 972030 308333 308327 Qty2 965023 Qty 4 Shocks are to be assembled. The first step is to assembly the internal and lower components in the order depicted below. The Piston of the shock must be secured to the shaft using the two E-Clips; one on each side.
  • Page 43 303241 308042 308327 308333 308082 970130...

  • Page 44: Shock Installation

    I.2 Shock Installation Qty4 B3x8 to attach each Shock Absorber to the Shock Towers, respectively. Attach lower end of Shock Absorber to the Set Screw of the Shock Mounts on the Lower Wishbones.
  • Page 45 Spool/Diff Adjustment Install four p3x3 set screws for spool and differential tightness.
  • Page 46 Top-Deck version Qty4 set screws for top deck mount.
  • Page 47 B3x5 Top Deck (1056) Top-Deck Hardware pack: 1057 Top Deck Stand-off 1mm shim...
  • Page 48 Side-Rail version Install the Side-Rail Mounts (1055) on each of the respective bulkheads using qty2 B3x6 for each.
  • Page 49 Use 0.5mm shims between each mount and the side-rails for correct spacing with the central stiffeners.
  • Page 50 Secure the side-rails to the side-rail mounts using B3x6 screws. If doing this after upper arms are installed, use a ball 2mm round tool to install for ease. Then the 3240 and 3250 chassis stiffeners car can be installed using a B3x25 on the gear side and a B3x6 on the battery side.
  • Page 51 Once the motor is installed, the 1220 Motor Bracket can be installed to the motor. Bumper...
  • Page 52 Qty3 c3x6 to attach bumper to chassis.
  • Page 53 Spur Gears...
  • Page 54 Top-Deck version Side-Rails version...