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- Page 1 S1584 Instruction Manual ISS01 71-73 Tenter Road Moulton Park Northampton NN3 6AX www.racing-cars.com...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES We strongly recommend that anyone driving RC cars, or organising events, should obtain third party liability insurance. In the UK this can be done by joining the BRCA. www.brca.org This product is not suitable for children under the age of 14, without the direct supervision of a responsible adult. ...
- Page 3 Use a 3mm drill bit to drill the undertray holes. BAG A - Step 01 M3x 12 Pan Hd Screw Align the chassis with the undertray and mark these four holes on the undertray. Then ream to 3.5mm diameter. BAG A - Step 02 File lugs to Before proceeding, decide allow better...
- Page 4 BAG A - Step 03 M4x 20 Grub Screw M3x 8 Pan Hd Screw Make two. M3x 8 Csk Hd Screw For LCG LiPo batteries use option posts U7046. LiPo Battery Fitting Battery Not Supplied. BAG A - Step 04 No4x 3/8”...
- Page 5 BAG A - Step 05 No2x 3/16” Pan Hd Screw Set the eccentric as shown, for now. BAG A - Step 06 Ø2.0 x 7.8mm Pin Ø8 x Ø16 x 5mm Bearing www.racing-cars.com...
- Page 6 Ensure the washer and carrier is fully degreased before applying CA glue. Two part epoxy may also be used. BAG A - Step 07 Note the larger grooved washer Remove pip from moulding. Engage the drive Ensure the disc Ø8 x Ø16 x 5mm Bearing dogs and push springs together firmly.
- Page 7 BAG B - Step 10 IMPORTANT The sequence of drawings below shows the U.J Spanner assembly procedure of all universal joints, U.J Spanner driveshafts, axles and diff outputs. Warming the plastic parts will help make the assembly easier. IMPORTANT To adjust the diff setting when assembled place an allen key into the screw head slot and turn the output on the opposite side.
- Page 8 BAG B - Step 11b No4x 3/8” Pan Hd Screw NOTE: This screw is a temporary fit to aid assembly. BAG B - Step 12 No2x 3/16” Pan Hd Screw Set the eccentric as shown, for now. www.racing-cars.com...
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BAG B - Step 13 Ø2.0 x 7.8mm Pin ‘O’ Ring - Black NOTE: Ensure the slot in the spur gear aligns with pin A. NOTE: Be careful when using threadlock. Use only a small amount on the nuts. It must not get on the brass pivots. - Page 10 BAG B - Step 16 No4x 3/8” Pan Hd Screw Cut out the belt cover using the trim lines as a guide. Drill the 3mm holes as referenced by the dimples. BAG B - Step 17 Solder the anti-roll bar to the roll bar balls as shown.
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BAG B - Step 18 No4x 1/4” Pan Hd Screw Slide the Anti Roll Bar under the belt. BAG C - Step 19 M3 Nyloc Nut Ensure the washer and carrier is fully degreased before applying CA glue. Two part epoxy may also be used. Ø8 x Ø16 x 5mm Bearing Ø3mm Chrome Steel Diff Ball Remove pip from moulding. - Page 12 BAG C - Step 20 Note the smaller grooved washer Ensure the disc springs assembled as shown. Ø8 x Ø16 x 5mm Bearing Grooved Thrust Washer (Large) Note the larger grooved washer Engage the drive dogs and push together firmly. Thrust Race Remove pip from moulding.
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BAG C - Step 22 M3 Nyloc Nut M3 Washer No4x 3/8” Pan Hd Screw Leave loose while adjusting front belt tension. M3x 40 Csk Hd Screw Rear Belt Tension Adjustment. The eccentrics are already assembled Before fitting, trim the in their loosest position, rotate as bumper as show. -
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Tighten the four nuts AFTER the required front belt tension has been acheived. BAG C - Step 22 Cont. FRONT BELT ADJUSTMENT. Tighten the screws (turn clockwise) to tighten the belt tension. To relax the tension turn anti-clockwise. Check tension by lightly pushing the belt with an allen key as shown. - Page 15 BAG C - Step 24 No4x 1” Pan Hd Screw BAG C - Step 25 No4x 1” Pan Hd Screw Remove temporary screw and fully tighten here. BAG C - Step 26 No4x 3/4” Pan Hd Screw The pivot pin is a tight fit in the suspension mounts.
- Page 16 BAG C - Step 27 The pivot pin is a tight fit in the suspension mounts. No4x 3/4” Pan Hd Screw Stretch bands over BAG D - Step 28 the two lugs. Crashback ‘O’ Ring BAG D - Step 29 No4x 3/8”...
- Page 17 BAG D - Step 30 No4x 3/8” Pan Hd Screw ‘O’ Ring - Black Wishbone marked ‘B’. The pivot pin is a tight fit in the pivot block. BAG D - Step 31 The bearings are a tight fit. M3x 10 Pan Hd Screw Ensure they are pressed in fully.
- Page 18 Note the shape of the turnbuckle. This side of the turnbuckle is the left hand thread. BAG D - Step 33 Thread Thread ‘e’clip Longer Thread Thread Shorter 18mm BAG D - Step 34 M3x 10 Pan Hd Screw The bearings are a tight fit. Ensure they are pressed in fully.
- Page 19 Note the shape of the turnbuckle. This side of the turnbuckle is the left hand thread. BAG D - Step 36 Thread Thread ‘e’clip Longer Thread Thread Shorter 18mm BAG E - Step 37 M3x 10 Pan Hd Screw Ø8 x Ø16 x 5mm Bearing M3 Nyloc Nut IMPORTANT The sequence of drawings above shows the...
- Page 20 IMPORTANT The sequence of drawings below shows the assembly procedure of all universal joints, driveshafts, axles and diff outputs. BAG E - Step 38 Warming the plastic parts will help make the assembly easier. M3x 10 Pan Hd Screw Ø8 x Ø16 x 5mm Bearing M3 Nyloc Nut BAG E - Step 39 No2 x...
- Page 21 BAG E - Step 40 M3x 16 Cap Hd Screw M3 Nut No4 x 3/8” Pan Hd Screw No4 x 1/2” Pan Hd Screw Note the orientation of the block. Note which way round the circlip fits. Rounded edge in first. Do not over squeeze it.
- Page 22 BAG E - Step 42 ‘e’clip BAG E - Step 43 Grip shaft at the top of the thread, taking care not damage the polished shock shaft 22mm Cut tube to length. Push shock shaft up so there is 2mm of shaft showing.
- Page 23 Note which way round the circlip fits. BAG E - Step 44 Rounded edge in first. Do not over squeeze it. Make two shocks the same. Large Circlip ‘O’ Ring - Red ‘O’ Ring - Red 8mm OD Plastic Washer M3 x 0.75 Black Alloy Washer BAG E - Step 45 ‘e’clip...
- Page 24 Push shock shaft up so there is 2mm of shaft showing. BAG F - Step 46b Then assemble the diaphragm. Slowly move piston up and down. Let the air bubbles rise to the top before next step. BAG F - Step 47 M3x 16 Cap Hd Screw M3 Nyloc Nut M3 Black Nylon Washer...
- Page 25 Note the shape of the turnbuckle. This side of the turnbuckle is the left hand thread. BAG F - Step 48 Thread Thread Longer Thread 38.3mm Thread Shorter 38.3mm BAG F - Step 49 Note the shape of the turnbuckle. M3x 12 Grub Screw This side of the turnbuckle is the left hand thread.
- Page 26 IMPORTANT This way up. Hole nearer the top. BAG F - Step 50 No4x 3/8” Pan Hd Screw IMPORTANT Note which way the fits. BAG F - Step 51a M3 Nut Ball Stud Ultra Short Sanwa Futaba Core RC Highest Power HD Savox M3x 10 Pan Hd Screw...
- Page 27 BAG F - Step 51b No4x 3/8” Pan Hd Screw Note the shape of the turnbuckle. This side of the turnbuckle is the left hand thread. M3 Nut Thread Thread M3 Washer Ball Stud Ultra Short Shorter Thread Thread Longer 11mm BAG F - Step 52 Motor and ESC...
- Page 28 Self adhevsive foam tape. BAG F - Step 53 Cut out the wing as shown before assembly. ‘O’ring ø22.1 x 1.6 Drill or ream two Ø7mm holes. ø1.5 x 11.8 Self adhevsive foam tape. BAG F - Step 54 Cut out the body as shown before assembly. If required, drill or ream a hole for the aerial tube...
- Page 29 BAG F - Step 55 Do NOT overtighten these 4 screws as it may result in damage to the wheel or axle. M3x 20 Cap Hd Screw Ensure the drive dogs engage correctly and push the parts together firmly. Make sure the driveshafts do not get pushed out of the bearings when pushing the parts together .
- Page 30 TRACK SETTINGS RIDE HEIGHT Use the spring spacers on the shock absorbers to adjust the front and rear ride heights. With the car level, we recommend setting the ride height to around 19mm on astro, 23mm on dirt and 14-16mm on carpet. (16mm if there are large jumps in the track).
- Page 31 REAR CAMBER See Page 18 Bag D - Step 36 The usual team setting for static rear camber is 1° negative at ride height (the top of the tyre leaning inwards towards the car). Increasing the static rear camber will increase the traction when exiting the turns, but will be Positive Camber Negative Camber less stable at high speed.
- Page 32 OPTION PARTS U7241 - Pro Front Belt U7242 - Pro Rear Belts (pr) U7236 - Pro Transmission Upgrade (Full) U7240 - Pro Diff Rebuild Kit U7244 - Pro Transmission Orings U7264 - ProCat C/F Topdeck U8289 - ProCat C/F Chassis U7267 - C/F Lipo Straps U8300 - ProCat C/F Rear Shock Mount U7294 - Alloy Rear Trans Spacer...
- Page 33 OPTION PARTS U7239 - Pro Layshaft U7238 - Pro Rear Diff Pulley & Fences U7237 - Pro front Diff Pulley & Fences U7245 - Alloy Eccentric Bearing Housings (pr) U8301 - ProCat Rear Roll Bar Conversion U3850 - Moulded Wing Mount Set - Off Road U7293 - Alloy Front Transmission Housings U7313 - Titanium Turnbuckle - 24mm Silver (pr) U7314 - Titanium Turnbuckle - 30mm Silver (pr)
- Page 34 SPARES LISTS Chassis Parts Transmission Cont. U1042 Aerial Mount - Universal U7205 Front Washer Carrier pr - XLS,TC U119 Aerial Tube - Pack 4 U7216 Thrust Race F1/8 x 5/16 x 9/64 Grooved - XLS,TC U122 Velcro 1/2metre x 16mm. U7240 Pro Diff Rebuild Kit - XLS,TC U3987...
- Page 35 SPARES LISTS Hardware Cont. Wheels U7707 M3 Washers (pk10) U7597 Front Wheels White (pr) - TOP CAT U7709 M3 Black Alloy Washers 0.75mm (pk10) U7598 Rear Wheels White (pr) - TOP CAT U8309 M3x6 Stainless Steel Cap Head (pk10) CR680 JC 5 Spoke 2.2 Front White Wheel XLS - pr CR681 JC 5 Spoke 2.2 Rear White Wheel XLS pr...
- Page 37 Mixed Weather KEY: P = Plastic, A = Alloy, B = Brass, F/G = Fibre Glass, C/F = Carbon Fibre, S2 = Schumacher Composite, FRONT SUSPENSION M = Medium, S = Stiff, Sh = Short, H = High, L = Low, F = Front, R = Rear, Y = Yes, N = No...
- Page 38 Mixed Weather KEY: P = Plastic, A = Alloy, B = Brass, F/G = Fibre Glass, C/F = Carbon Fibre, S2 = Schumacher Composite, FRONT SUSPENSION M = Medium, S = Stiff, Sh = Short, H = High, L = Low, F = Front, R = Rear, Y = Yes, N = No...
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