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TECHNICAL INFORMATION (KIT)
- 3 Diff. Shaft Drive 4WD
-Universal Joints (Front/Rear)
-Anodized Shock Body w/ 3.5mm shaft
-A7075 (T6) 3.2mm Main Chassis
-A7075 (T6) 3.2mm F/R Shock Tower
-Receiver & Battery Box
-3pcs. Nylon Clutch Shoe
-Anodized (T6) Radio Plate
-Anodized (T6) Center Diff. Mount Plate
-Anodized (T6) Steering Plate
-2pcs. Center Diff. Mount
-CNC Diff. Gears
-Clear Body
-Length
:478~485mm
-Width
:308
-Height
:181mm
-Wheel Base :322~330mm
-Gear Ratio :11:1
-Weight
:About 3400g
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Please read all instructions thoroughly before assembling the kit.
The contents are subject to change without prior notice due to product improvement and specification change.
Extreme Low Diff. CG.
Extreme Light Diff. system.
Increased suspension travel to 7cm
Pro Steering Geometry Angle
Anodized F / R Aluminum Arm Holder
Lower CG Design through out the car
Two piece Pro Center Diff. mount
Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of the Caster Racing ZX-1 1/8th radio
controlled model. Please read through this instruction manual carefully before you attempt to
assemble or operate your ZX-1 buggy kit. This manual contains building steps and instructions
you will use to set up your RTR, KIT and Pro ZX-1 buggies. Follow the directions in this
manual closely and take the time to study, reference and understand your ZX-1 manual is the
key to ensure the maximum performance and longevity from your new ZX-1. We hope that you
will enjoy your new Caster Racing Buggy. If you ever have any questions or need help with
your ZX-1 please feel free to contact our official Caster Racing dealers and distributors, as they
will always be happy to help you.
Good Luck and Enjoy the Racing Fun.
Performance Features of the ZX-1 Kit
3.2mm Anodized Main Chassis
Lay Down Steering Servo
Anodized Aluminum Radio Plate
Optional Shock Springs included.
Full Ball Bearing through out the car
CNC Spur, Crown and Pinion Gears
Low Profile Radio Box
Pro Turnbuckles
3 Shoe Clutch
F / R Universal Joints
Pro Brake Pad
Shock Shaft 3.5mm

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  • Page 1 ZX-1 buggy kit. This manual contains building steps and instructions you will use to set up your RTR, KIT and Pro ZX-1 buggies. Follow the directions in this manual closely and take the time to study, reference and understand your ZX-1 manual is the key to ensure the maximum performance and longevity from your new ZX-1.
  • Page 2 CAUTION !!! CAUTION !!! Thank you for purchasing a Caster Racing Product. Please read all instructions and familiarize yourself with the products and control before operation. This product is not a toy. It is a high performance model product. It is important to familiarize yourself with the model, its manual, and its construction before assembly and operation, Adult supervision is necessary.
  • Page 3: Screw Chart

    Required Equipment for Assembly Tools not included in Kit. Included Tools Cross Wrench Hobby Scissors Grease 1.5mm Allen Wrench 2.0mm Allen Wrench Pliers Hobby Knife Thread Lock 2.5mm Allen Wrench Needle Nose Pliers Philips Screwdriver Instant Glue (#0, #1, #2) 3.0mm Allen Wrench Notice: The below items are needed for completion of the ZX- Screw Chart...
  • Page 4 Bag - A Assemble 2 Sets Front gear Diff. Apply Some Silicone ! Diff. Case PL0008-AB F / R Diff. Out drive SE0025 Washer WS51610 Bevel Gear-Large Ball Bearing SE0036 BE81605 O-Ring OR050150 Front and Rear has the same diff gear case and diff out drive PI020098 Assemble 2 Sets...
  • Page 5 F/H 3x10mm Bag - A SB0073 Assemble Rear gear Diff. Diff. Gasket PL0009 Fill differential using standard set up: Washer Rear: Silicone Oil 1000 WS3612020 Mark gear box as REAR Bevel Shaft SE0035 Bevel Gear Small SE0034 Fill up with silicone oil after you have installed the gear sets in the gear box.
  • Page 6: Rear Bulkhead

    F/H 3x10mm Bag - A SB0073 Assembly Center gear Diff box Diff. Gasket PL0009 Bevel Gear Small Fill differential using SE0034 standard set up: Center: 5000 Apply some grease on the Bevel Shaft SE0035 O-ring. Apply Silicone ! O-Ring OR030150(Not included) is an Option Part Washer for Different Driving Setting...
  • Page 7: Front Bulkhead

    Bag - B Front Bulkhead Apply thread lock! F/H 3x15mm SB0075 Bulkhead - F PL0046 Set 5x5mm SB0042 Apply grease! Washer WS131602 F/H 3x20mm Front Toe In SB0076 PL0053-0A Drive Joint (Use 1 Degree) SE0081 Ball Bearing BE81605 Pinion Gear small SE0080 Washer Washer...
  • Page 8 Sway Bar mounts: Bag - D Tighten the ball ends Set 3x12mm Front Sway Bar Stabilizer Ball until they touch and SB0036 SE0004 adjust so that they are at 45-degree angle to each other. Ball End 6 mm PL0060 Assemble 4 Sets Ball 6 mm SE0084 R/H 3x16mm...
  • Page 9 Bag - D R/H 3x12mm Front Upper Suspension SB0082 Bag - D Tips: Follow the Steps Front Upper Suspension Arm Set 4x4mm SB0040 Front Upper Arm – R PL0021-0B Spacer Front Upper Arms: Place PL0055-0A the Hinge Pin through the Front upper Toe-in adjuster .
  • Page 10 Bag - E Assemble both right and left side Right / Left Steering Ball Bearing Steering Knuckle – R BE81605 PL0031 Pivot Ball 14mm SE0022 Front Universal Drive Joint Pivot Ball Cup Holder SE001 PL0059 Cup Holder Bushing Ball 7 mm AL0011 SE0003 PI030168...
  • Page 11: Servo Saver

    O-Ring Apply on the right side too !! Bag - F OR120100 (Thread Lock !!) Ball Bearing Servo Saver R/H 3x8mm BE61030 SB0080 Ball Bearing BE61030 Spring Cap AL0010 Steering Plate R/H 3x8mm AL0015 SB0080 Spring SP0005 Spring Bushing PL0016 Servo Arm Top PL0014 Ball 6 mm...
  • Page 12: Rear Shock Tower

    R/H 3x12mm Bag - G SB0082 Rear Shock Tower Rear Body Mount PL0012 Rear Shock Tower AL0007 R/H 3x12mm SB0082 Rear Lower Sus. Arm – R E-Clip 3mm Bag - G PL0032 SE0082 Rear Lower Arm Set 4x8mm SB0041 E-Clip 3mm SE0082 Set 4x8mm SB0041...
  • Page 13 Rear Hub- L Bag - H PL0027 Rear Hub Carrier Assembly Pro Kit: Rear Use SE001(Universal Drive Joint) PI030168 Kit: Rear Use SE001(Universal Drive Joint) Apply RTR: Rear Use SE0083 (Rear Wheel Axle) thread locker! Universal Drive Joint Ball Bearing SE001 BE81605 Ball Bearing...
  • Page 14 Bag - H Rear Upper Arm Rear Upper Arm – A 23mm PL0065 Set 5x45mm SE0017-0B R/H 3x23mm SB0087 Ball 7mm SE0031 Ball 7mm SE0003 Rear Upper Arm- A PL0065 R/H 3x8mm SB0080 R/H 3x23mm Apply thread locker! SB0087 Bag - I Assemble 2 Sets Center Diff.
  • Page 15 Bag - J Side Guard Right Right / Left Side Guard PL0047-00R Side Guard Left PL0048-00L F/H 3x8mm Main Chassis SB0072 AL0012 Bag - J Front / Center / Rear Gear Case Pro Kit: Front Center ( ) & Rear ( ) (Universal Joint) Kit: Front Center (SE003) &...
  • Page 16: Steering Rod

    R/H 3x12mm R/H 3x20mm SB0082 SB0086 Bag - J Torque Rod -Front Torque rod –Rear PL0057 Tension Rod PL0056 F/H 3x12mm Nylon Nut M3 SB0074 SB0001 Bag - J Steering Rod Ball End 7mm PL0062 Turnbuckle SE0030-0F Ball End 7mm PL0062 30mm...
  • Page 17: Steering Servo

    Ball End 7mm PL0061 Bag - K Steering Servo Turnbuckle SE0030-0B Ball End 7mm 17mm PL0061 Servo Ball 7mm SE0003 R/H 3x8mm SB0080 R/H 3x16mm SB0084 R/H 3x16mm SB0084 Servo Holder Servo Horn (Steering) PL0063 PL0090 Servo Mount PL0044 Mount Spacer PL0086-0A Servo Holder PL0063...
  • Page 18 Antenna Tube Not Included Bag - K PL0087 Receiver Box Set OPTION Switch Holder PL0078-0A Included in R/H 3x8mm Radio Set SB0029 Silicone Switch Cover RU0007 Switch Cover Plate PL0075 Included in Radio Set Radio Box Cover PL0076 R/H 3x8mm SB0081 Radio Box PL0074...
  • Page 19 Bag - L Fuel Tank Fuel Tank Spacer RU0004 R/H 3x12mm SB0082 Fuel Tank PL001 F/H 3x10mm SB0073 R/H 3x12mm Bag - L SB0082 Fuel Guard Fuel Tank Spacer RU0004 Fuel Tank Post Front PL0049 Fuel Tank Post Rear Fuel Tank Leak Post PL0054 CU0001 OPTION...
  • Page 20: Engine Mount

    Cap 3x12mm SB0046 Bag - M Cap 3x12mm Clutch Set Up SB0046 Exhaust Gasket RU0003 Come with Engine Corn Collar Come with Engine Fly Wheel AL001 Engine Mount AL0016 Clutch Nut SE0010 Clutch Spring 0.9mm SP0011 Clutch Bell 13T SE0097 Washer WS38050 Ball Bearing...
  • Page 21 Bag - N Muffler Set 4x4mm SB0040 Muffler Stay AL0013 Muffler Option Set 4x4mm SB0040 F/H 4x8mm Muffler Stay Wire SB0054 SP0012 Stopper AL0022 Bag - N Brake Rod R/H 3x16mm SP0013 Throttle Control Linkage SB0084 Set 3x3mm SB0034 Brake Rod SP0013 Throttle Rod End Brake Rod Support...
  • Page 22: Rear Shock

    Bag - O Apply a drop of Shock Oil to the O- rings(OR035190). Place the O-ring, followed Front Shock by Shock Collar (PL0002), another O-ring Apply a drop of Shock Oil Slide the WS266050 washer over the (OR035190) , follow by Shock Collar again to the threads of the stepped end of the shock shaft.
  • Page 23 Cap 3x25mm Bag - O SB0048 Front Shock Shock Mount SE0026 Washer WS030650 Nylon Nut M3 SB0001 Steven need to change the Shock Spring Adjuster Shock Mount 1,2,5,10mm SE0026 PL0004-0A color of the Nylon Nut M3 SB0001 R/H 3x20mm screw or the SB0086 drawing Shock Spring Collar...
  • Page 24 R/H 3x12mm Bag - P SB0082 Wing & Wing Stay Wing Stay Joint AL0006 Upper Wing Stay PL0024 Upper Wing Stay PL0024 Wing Stay Joint AL0006 R/H 3x12mm SB0082 Wing Stay Tower PL0023 Wing Stay Tower PL0023 R/H 3x20mm SB0086 Nylon Nut M3 SB0001 R/H 3x16mm...
  • Page 25: Linkage Adjustment

    Linkage Adjustment Neutral Position Full Throttle Position At Neutral Position the carburetor should only open Adjust so brake is at neutral position at full throttle !!! 0.8 ~ 1.1mm !!! Full Brake Position At Full brake the carburetor should only open 0.8 ~ 1.1mm !!! Tighten or loosen adjuster knob to adjust brake action !!! Bag - Q Air Filter...
  • Page 26 Bag - Q Fuel Line / Tires Fuel Line Instant Glue Wheel PL0070-YE Tire RU0012 Included with Pro Kit Tire Foam Insert PL0200 Included with Pro Kit Apply instant glue into the groove of the wheel. Wheel Hub Nut AL0004...
  • Page 27: Starting Engine

    Bag - Q Body Body PL0088 Body Clip SP0015 Starting Engine 1. Turn on the Radio A. Make sure antenna on Transmitter is pulled out and the antenna on receiver is straight. Then switch Transmitter on. B. Make sure the carburetor is in the neutral position when receiver is turned on.
  • Page 28: Radio System

    The is a danger of explosion. Radio System: In order to run your Caster ZX-1 without any loss of control. Please make sure you have check the following requirements (without the engine running). It is important that all the batteries are fresh or fully charged.
  • Page 29: First Aid

    Engine: For proper engine break-in procedure, please refer to the manual of your engine: Never run your vehicle without the air filter. If the vehicle will be operated in an area with the fine dust, use the filter oil or caster oil instead of fuel. It is important that the foam is only moist to trap dirt and allow air passage.
  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Start to operate Make sure the batteries are fresh. Place the RC car on the starter box and float the tires from the ground. Turn on the switch of the transmitter and receiver. Make sure the steering servo and engine control servo work normally and adjust them correctly.
  • Page 31 CASTER RACING ZX-1KIT SPARE PARTS LIST PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION ZX-0001-R ZX-1 RTR Buggy w Radio&Engine ZX-0033 Chassis Brace Set (Front & Rear) ZX-0002 Zx-1 Buggy Body (Clear) ZX-0034 Wing Stay Set ZX-0002-p ZX Buggy Body (Pre-Paint) ZX-0034-BL...
  • Page 32 CASTER RACING ZX-1KIT SPARE PARTS LIST PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION ZX-0066 Rear Hub Hinge Pin ZX-0067 Diff. Bevel Gear Shaft ZX-0068-A CNC Main Chassis ZX-0068-B Main Chassis ZX-0069 Front Shock Tower 6061T ZX-0070 Rear Shock Tower 6061T ZX-0071...
  • Page 33 CASTER RACING ZX-1 KIT PARTS NAME LIST PART # DESCRIPTION NOTE PART # DESCRIPTION NOTE AL001 Fly Wheel PL0015 Servo Saver Arm - Left AL0001 Shock Cap PL0016 Servo Saver Spring Bushing AL0002-0A Shock Body Front PL0017 Center Diff. Mount - Bottom PL0018 Center Diff.
  • Page 34 CASTER RACING ZX-1 KIT PARTS NAME LIST PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION PL0054 Fuel Tank Post - Rear SE0001-0B Shock Shaft 3.5 mm Rear PL0055-0A Front Upper Arm Spacer SE0002 Ball 6.8 mm PL0056 Torque Rod - Rear SE0003...
  • Page 35 CASTER RACING ZX-1 KIT PARTS NAME LIST PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION SP0004 Throttle Spring SB0025 3x25mm FH/ST Screw SP0005 Spring SB0026 3x30mm FH/ST Screw SP0009 Clip SB0027 3x35mm FH/ST Screw SP0011 Clutch Spring SB0028 3x40mm FH/ST Screw SP0012...

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