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GS Racing STORM CL-1 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 2 As always, if you should ever have any questions or need help with your STORM CL-1, please feel free to contact our official GS Racing dealers and distributors, as they will be happy to help you.
  • Page 3 • Ni-Cd Battery Pack (5-Cell Hump Type) • Glow Fuel and Fuel Bottle • Starter Box (GS Racing Turbo Starter Recommended.) • 12-Volt Battery or Two 6-Cell 7.2-Volt Battery Packs for Starter Box • .21 Glow Powered Rear Exhaust R/C Racing Engine and Exhaust (GS R21PBX and GS ProX Tuned...
  • Page 4 1. If you find any problems regarding parts or packaging, please contact your local dealer or your GS Racing Distributor. If you ever have any questions, please feel free to contact your GS Racing distributor. 2. The following are symbols used throughout this instruction manual: 3.
  • Page 5 STORM CL-1. If you should ever have any questions or need help with this or any GS product, please feel free to contact our official GS Racing dealers and distributors, as they will be happy to help you.
  • Page 6 Exploded V i e w with Key Numbers Front/Rear Conical Gear: Slide the bearing over the output shaft of the front/rear conical gear. Apply a light coat of grease to the male portion of the front/rear diff out drive and insert it through the spur gear. Apply a very light coat of grease to the o-ring, then slide it over the shaft of the out drive and seat it in the spur gear.

  • Page 7: Front Differential

    Front/Rear Diff Assembly: In this step you will assemble the diff cases for both the front and rear differentials. Slide the bearing onto the output shaft of the diff case. Apply a light coat of grease to the male portion of the front/rear diff out drive and insert it through the diff case. Apply a very light coat of grease to the o-ring, then slide it over the shaft of the out drive and seat it in the diff case.
  • Page 8 Exploded V i e w with Key Numbers Center Spur Gear: Slide the bearing over the output shaft of the center spur gear. Apply a light coat of grease to the male portion of the long center diff out drive and insert it through the spur gear. Apply a very light coat of grease to the o-ring, then slide it over the shaft of the out drive and seat it in the spur gear.
  • Page 9 Use tweezers to insert pin Center Differential: Fill the center diff to just above the small bevel gears with GS Racing Pure Silicone Diff Oil. Rotate the out drive to allow the oil to settle, then if needed, add more oil to bring oil level just above the small bevel gears.
  • Page 10 Exploded V i e w with Key Numbers Slide 2 Shims (63) onto each diff out drive next to the bearing. Install 2 bearings (1) into Bulkhead-B (18), 1 inside and 1 outside. Slide the small pinion gear (13) into Bulkhead-B. Apply pressure to the pinion gear and fix the front center universal (45) using the 5x4mm Set Screw (60).
  • Page 11 Exploded V i e w with Key Numbers Slide 2 Shim (63) onto each diff out drive next to the bearing. Install 2 bearings (1) into Bulkhead-B (18), 1 inside and 1 outside. Slide the small pinion gear (13) into Bulkhead-B. Apply pressure to the pinion gear and fix the front center universal (45) using the 5x4mm Set Screw (60).
  • Page 12 Exploded V i e w with Key Numbers Rear Lower Arms: The rear lower left and right arms on the STORM CL-1 are not identical and can not be used on either side. Thread a 4x12mm set screw through the hole on the tab of the inside of the arm.
  • Page 13 Exploded V i e w with Key Numbers Rear Hub Carrier Assembly: The rear hubs on the STORM CL-1 are the same left and right. Push a 24x15x5 bearing into the inside of the hub and an 8x16x5 bearing into the outside of the hub.
  • Page 14 Note that the thread direction on the side of the turnbuckle with the groove is an opposite (left hand) tightening thread. All turnbuckles used in the STORM CL-1 are like this. Repeat for second upper arm. The gap between the ball ends should be 30mm. Snap the 8.8x9mm ball studs into one end of the upper arms.
  • Page 15 Exploded V i e w with Key Numbers Front Lower Arms: The front lower left arms on the STORM CL-1 are not identical and can not be used on either side. Thread a 4x12mm set screw through the Tighten screws hole on the tab of the inside of the arm.
  • Page 16 Exploded V i e w with Key Numbers Steering Knuckles: Slide the 14mm pivot balls into the knuckles, and pull them through until they are properly seated. Place the 14mm pivot ball cups, cup side first, over the pivot balls. Place the pivot ball nuts into the knuckles and carefully tighten.
  • Page 17 Front Upper Arms: The front upper left and right arms on the STORM CL-1 are not identical and can not be used on either side. Insert the front shock tower inserts, circle side middle, into the front shock tower. We suggest using the key No. 32 inserts. Slide the hinge pins into the front shock tower and slide the upper arm assemblies over the hinge pins.
  • Page 18 Exploded V i e w with Key Numbers Main Chassis Front End: Attach the rear-end assembly using four 4x18mm FH screws, make sure the front center drive shaft is placed in the front out drive of the center diff. Main Chassis Rear End: Attach the rear-end assembly using four 4x18mm FH screws, three 3x10mm FH machine thread screws, make sure the rear center drive shaft is placed in the rear...
  • Page 20 Servo Saver Assembly: Slide four 6x10x3mm ball bearings into the bellcranks as shown. Slide the servo saver shafts through the bellcranks. Place the servo saver assembly under the front support plate, lining up the holes in the plate with the holes in the bellcranks. Insert and tighten the 3x10 machine thread screws through the plate and into the bellcranks.
  • Page 21 Exploded V i e w with Key Numbers Brake Pads: Place both Center Diff Mount-A pieces flat on a table, smooth side down. Locate and inspect the brake pad/caliper assemblies. The brake pads and calipers included in your kit may come pre-glued. You will notice that one of the holes in each assembly is elongated.
  • Page 22 Brake Assembly: Slide a brake lever through the short brake cam. Slide the flanged brake cam bearings over the short and long brake cams, note direction of flange. Place brake cams in holes in the center diff mounts, note direction of the brake cams.
  • Page 23 Exploded V i e w w i t h Key Numbers Side Guards: Attach the side guards to the chassis using six 3x8mm FH HEX machine thread screws.
  • Page 24 Clutch: Slide cone collet and flywheel over crankshaft, followed by the pilot nut. Secure the flywheel and tighten the pilot nut firmly. Place the clutch springs into the groove of the clutch shoes. Align the clutch shoe and spring assembly down onto the post on the flywheel until the tip of the clutch spring snaps into the groove on the pilot nut.
  • Page 25 Exploded V i e w with Key Numbers Steering Arm: Thread a 5.8mm ball stud through the hole of the single arm servo horn. Your kit may contain two 2-horn servo arms. If it does, simply cut off one of ends the servo arm. Assemble the steering linkage using a 40mm turnbuckle and two 5.8mm ball ends.
  • Page 26 Servos: Attach radio post C to the radio tray, hex side down. Attach throttle servo (shown at top of drawing) to radio tray using servo mount. Attach radio post B to radio tray and throttle servo. Note direction of radio post B. Attach the steering servo (shown at the bottom of the diagram) to radic tray posts A and B.
  • Page 27 Exploded V i e w with Key Numbers Shock Body/Piston: Apply a drop of GS Racing Pure Silicone Shock Oil to the o-rings. Place an o-ring, followed by a 2mm shock washer, another o-ring, and 1 mm shock washer into the bottom of the shock body.
  • Page 28 Shock Oil: Push the shock shaft in about 5mm. Fill the shock with shock oil about halfway. We suggest using GS Racing Pure Silicone 35wt. oil for the front shocks and rear shocks. Pull the shock shaft out and continue to fill until the oil level is just below the top of the shock body.
  • Page 29 Exploded V i e w with Key Numbers Front Shocks: Attach the front shocks to the shock tower first, using the 3mm washer and locknuts. Attach the shocks to the lower arms at the outside holes of the arms using 3x20 OH screws.

  • Page 30: Rear Suspension

    REAR SUSPENSION Basic Set Up Rear Shocks: Attach the rear shocks to the shock tower first, using the 3mm washer and locknuts. Attach the shocks to the lower arms at the outside holes of the arms using 3x20 OH screws. Throttle/Brake Linkage: Thread the ball cup onto a throttle rod until tight.
  • Page 31 Clean contact area of the wheels and tires with rubbing alcohol or window cleaner before gluing! Fuel Line: Prepare 2 pieces of fuel tubing as shown. Attach the fuel line from the lower pressure fitting of the fuel tank to the engine. Attach the pressure line from the upper pressure fitting of the fuel tank cap to the...
  • Page 32 Exploded V i e w with Key Numbers Body: Trim excess lexan from the body, following the cut lines. If you are not sure about where to cut at any time, place the body over the buggy to double check. You will also need to cut holes for the fuel tank, engine, exhaust, and antenna tube.
  • Page 33 Linkage Adjustment: Study and understand the illustration first before you turn Neutral (Idle) on your radio to check the linkage. Adjust linkage per illustration. When you are satisfied that the linkage is functioning correctly make sure all the 2mm Stoppers are tight and secure.
  • Page 34 Problem Things To Check Solution 1. Fill fuel tank with fuel. 1. Fuel tank is empty. 2. Replace glowplug or recharge/replace 2. Bad glowplug or dead igniter igniter battery. battery. 3. Clean or replace clogged parts. 3. Fuel lines, fuel filter, air cleaner, 4.
  • Page 37 Q'ty in Q'ty in Item No. Part Name Part Name Item No. Ball Bearing 8X16X5 GS-690003A 7075 T6 Front Lower Suspension Plate GSC-CL019 Diff. Gasket Universal Drive Shaft(F/R) GS-AV042 GS-AV006 Diff. Case Set GSC-CLP004 GSC-CL004 7075 T6 Front Shock Tower 3x12mm FH HEX Screw GSC-620204 Front Center CVD Drive Shaft...
  • Page 38 Q'ty in Q'ty in Item No. Part Name Item No. Part Name Rear Hub Carriers (L) GSC-CL023 Side Guard ( L ) GS-ST059 Rear Hub Carriers (R) GSC-CL023 Side Guard ( R ) GS-ST059 GSC-CL024 Carbon Fiber Center Diff Support Plate GS-AVP005 Rear Upper Sus.
  • Page 39 Q'ty in Q'ty in Item No. Part Name Part Name Item No. GGS-ST071 Muffler Stay Wire Servo Horn Adapter,Black(F) GS-900007BK GS-ST003 Clutch Spring(B11-001) Servo Horn Adapter,Black(H) GS-900007BK GS-ST078 Manifold Holder Spring Servo Horn(BK) GS-900007BK GS-581814 Ball Bearing 5x10x4mm GS-COV001-BL Silicone Switch Cover GS-STP31 Fly Wheel Set(W38mm) #115 Turnbuckle 3x40mm...
  • Page 40 Item No. Part Name Item No. Part Name GSC-CL001 GSC-CL042 6.8mm Steering Linkage Ball Stud(5) 44T Spur Gear GSC-CL002 CL-1 Shock Bushing (10) Crown Gear 38T GSC-CL043 GSC-CL003 Pinion Gear 11T GSC-CL044 CL-1 Shock Spring Adjuster, Camber, Caster Insert Set (2) GSC-CL004 Diff.
  • Page 41 Item No. Part Name Part Name Item No. GS-2455-F3TBL GSC-601008 3x8x1 mm Washer Silicone Fuel Tubing 2.4x5.5mm/3ft (BL) GS-601023 3x10xt0.8mm Washer GS-250147C Turnbuckle 3x40mm 13mm CL-1 Front Shock Body (2) GSC-610103 M3x10 OH/ST Hex Screw (10Pcs) GS-25076 M3x14 Cap Screw (Helf tooth) (10) GSC-611024A GS-25077 13mm CL-1 Rear Shock Body (2)
  • Page 42 Item No. Part Name GSC-CLP001 CL-1 Main Chassis (7075 T6 Hard Anodized) GSC-CLP002 Carbon Fiber Radio Tray Carbon Fiber Front Support Plate GSC-CLP003 GSC-CLP004 7075 T6 Front Shock Tower 7075 T6 Rear Shock Tower GSC-CLP005 7075 T6 Front Chassis Brace GSC-CLP006 GSC-CLP007 7075 T6 Rear Chassis Brace...

  • Page 43: Warranty

    Warranty Your Storm CL-1 warranty covers workmanship and manufacturing defects of the original and unmodified parts. Warranty claims resulting from crashes, abuse, improper operation, improper mounting, improper adjustment or lack of maintenance will not be honored. Contact your local hobby shop or GS distributor for all claims and questions. Claims must be well documented.