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Summary of Contents for Speed Merchant Formula World GT 200
- Page 1 Formula World GT 200 DRAFT COPY WWW.TEAMSPEEDMERCHANT.COM f200.0.0d...
- Page 2 Make sure to take your time when building, since even though there are very few parts involved in building a Formula World GT 200, it is very important to make sure that all parts operate smooth and free. Some parts included have a protective coating that should be removed and polished (sliding and pivoting parts).
- Page 3 Chassis Finishing and Front Suspension Formula World GT 200 Warning: The carbon fiber plates that make up the components of this chassis do conduct electricity, and care must be taken to ensure that the batteries do not short on the chassis.
- Page 4 Front Suspension Components Assembly Formula World GT 200 Install the axles by threading them into the knuckles as shown. The thread that is on the axles is a left-hand thread. After the hex on the axle bottoms on the plastic knuckle, then install 4-40 nut as shown.
- Page 5 Front Suspension Components Assembly Formula World GT 200 Locating the kingpins (x2), and the previously assembled front links and steering blocks, along with 1/8” E-clips, assemble as follows; Install the kingpin into the steering block to about the middle of the kingpin.
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Page 6: Steering Servo Installation
We recommend standard size servos designed for 10 scale chassis. Low profile servos aren't required for your Formula World GT 200. Locate the aluminum ball studs (x2) (blue anodized) and the mini (flat) 4-40 hex nuts (x2). Install the ball studs in the locations indicated. - Page 7 This number should get the links close, and can be fine-tuned later for proper toe-in / out. This completes the Speed Merchant World GT Formula front suspension assembly. Tip: adjusting the camber and caster can also be adjusted with the aid of a spare roll-over antenna inserted in place of the kingpins, using a camber gage.
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Page 8: Rear Suspension Assembly
Rear Suspension Assembly Formula World GT 200 Attach rear pod plate to the center pivot using a 4-40 x 1/2” flat head screw (smr2014). Use a low roll center cone (SMR5008) on top of the lower pod plate, screwing through the 1/4” x 4-40... - Page 9 Rear Suspension Assembly Formula World GT 200 Holding the chassis and lower pod plate level, examine the gap between the main chassis and the lower pod plate from the bottom. The gap should be even all the way across. Make adjustments to the single attached link until the gap is even.
- Page 10 Rear Suspension Assembly Formula World GT 200 With the tweak spring holders adjusted all the way up, install onto the chassis using 4-40 x 3/8” flat head screws (x2) through the countersunk washers (x2), into the stand-offs. After locating 1 aluminum ball stud, the shock/antenna mount, and 4-40 x 3/8”...
- Page 11 Rear Suspension Assembly Formula World GT 200 Locate the parts to assemble the side damper tubes, including damping fluid (not included, we recommend Tube Spooge) of your choice. Install the 2-56 grub screws into the ball cup, and screw the damper shafts and tubes as shown. Next, fill the tube with Medium Tube Spooge until it bleeds out the breather hole.
- Page 12 Note: 1/4” axle shims will be needed to bring the rear track width to the desired width. The design of the Formula World GT 200 includes balance holes. Using the balance hole in the rear pod as a centerline reference for the car, install your desired brand of rear...
- Page 13 Bumper, Body Post Attachment Formula World GT 200 Attach the front bumper with 4-40 x ¼ flat head screws (x2) and 4-40 flat nuts, leaving loose until the body posts are attached use blue thread lock on the screws. Next attach the body posts and attach with 4-40 x 3/8”...
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Page 14: Set-Up Sheet
Set-up Sheet Formula World GT 200 Front suspension springs: Camber angle: Camber link position: Camber link cone: Camber link shims: Steering ball stud shims: Caster angle: Caster link position: Caster link cone: Caster link shims: Ride height blocks (qty): Ride height shims:...
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