PRECAUTIONS We know you’re excited about getting your new model on the road, but Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day to it’s very important that you take some time to read through the Owner’s TOOLS, SUPPLIES, AND ensure you receive the highest level of customer satisfaction possible.
14 years of age. and common sense are required. This model must be treated with If you as the user do not accept liability of ownership, Traxxas requests absolute respect and caution to ensure the safety of yourself and that you do not use this product.
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• DO NOT expose the charger to water or moisture. For indoor • ALWAYS use a Traxxas iD charger to charge Traxxas iD • ONLY use a Traxxas iD charger to charge Traxxas iD batteries. use only. batteries.
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• Don’t Get Burned: The ESC and motor can become extremely hot • Do not drive the XRT Ultimate by yourself. Bring a friend along to during use, so be careful not to touch them until they cool. Supply act as a spotter to alert you if a person or animal is approaching.
Dual (part #2890X, sold separately) (part #2973, sold separately) 2 LiPo batteries with Traxxas iD® High-Current Connectors* Traxxas Power Cell LiPo iD® batteries are strongly recommended for maximum Traxxas Power Cell Batteries (part #2914, performance and safer charging sold separately) Minimum: 5000mAh 11.1v 3-cell (3s)
Make a habit of turning the transmitter on first and off last. Follow these critical steps to maintain the performance of your model and keep it in excellent running condition. Look for the Quick Start logo at the bottom of Quick Start pages. XRT ULTIMATE • 9...
TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM INTRODUCTION with each other. The VXL-8s electronic speed control is optimized Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with to virtually eliminate cogging. Applying the Decals Traxxas Link Model Memory. The transmitter’s easy-to-use design ™...
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Trim - The fine-tuning adjustment of the neutral position of the servos, made by adjusting the throttle and steering trim knobs on the face of the transmitter. Note: The Multi-Function knob must be programmed to serve as a throttle trim adjustment. XRT ULTIMATE • 11...
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Speed Control Traxxas High-Current Power Switch Battery Compartment Connector (Male) to Battery EZ-Set Button (On/Off Button) ** Accessory sensor expansion port for use with the Telemetry Expander Module (see Traxxas.com and included materials for more information) 12 • XRT ULTIMATE...
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*Requires additional battery pack spacers for proper fitment (part #7819, sold separately). use rechargeable AA batteries to power the TQi transmitter, Note: When operating the XRT Ultimate with 4s LiPo batteries and as they will not provide stock gearing, the top speed is 50+mph. 2s/3s LiPo performance sufficient voltage for optimum will be much slower.
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Traxxas connector’s gold-plated terminals, with large contact surfaces, ensure positive current flow with the least amount of resistance. Secure, long-lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas connector is engineered to 14 • XRT ULTIMATE extract all the power your battery has to give.
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(center) point of the steering channel. are operating your model, determine the reason for Note: Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) must be completely signal loss and resolve the turned off while adjusting steering trim. See page 17 for TSM RADIO SYSTEM RULES problem before operating adjustments.
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2. Have a friend hold the model. Make sure hands and clothing are clear of the wheels and other moving parts on the model. 3. Walk away from the model with the transmitter until you reach the farthest distance you plan to operate the model. 16 • XRT ULTIMATE...
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1.5mm wrench. was engineered into your Traxxas cut the metal tip, and do not model by helping you to maintain control of the vehicle in low- bend or cut the white wire at When reinstalling the antenna, first slide the antenna wire into the traction situations.
4. The LED will blink and then turn solid green. The model is ready to drive in the EZ-Set button. the mode you have selected. 4. The LED will blink and then turn solid green. The model is ready to drive. Release Solid 18 • XRT ULTIMATE...
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Contact Traxxas Customer Service. error accessories, such as LED light kits or additional cooling fans (see Traxxas.com for additional information). Always be sure to keep the panel cover installed when accessories are not being used to protect the pins from damage.
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• Voltage LED (V) Slow Blinking Red: The VXL-8s has functioning or programming error. Disconnect the entered Low Voltage Protection, Stage 2. When the batteries and contact Traxxas Customer Service for battery voltage attempts to fall below the minimum assistance.
XRT Ultimate is a large vehicle capable of high speed and requires in poor performance and broken parts. Take care of your model so a large area to run. Choose a location where the XRT Ultimate will that you can enjoy it for a long time to come.
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Do not • The Traxxas TQi transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it allow mud to collect on the motor or pack around the motor. to wet conditions such as rain.
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(such as a week or longer). 4. Apply a small bead of silicone grease This additional maintenance is needed to prevent any trapped (Traxxas part #1647) to the wire clamp. moisture from corroding internal steel components. 5. Install the wire clamp and tighten the •...
Once you become familiar with driving your model, you might need Centering Your Servo to make adjustments for better driving performance. If you have removed the servo horn from your XRT Ultimate’s steering servo, or the servo has been removed for service or cleaning, Adjusting Gear Mesh...
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Adjust the ride height so that the suspension arms are just slightly shock spring. above being parallel to the ground. Observe how XRT Ultimate handles in turns. Proper setup will add stability and help prevent 2. Remove the cartridge/ spinouts.
If the bottom of the shock is leaking, then it is time 4. Check the wiring for any frayed wires or loose connections. for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is part #7762. High performance vehicles 5.
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The driveshaft will pass through the bushing easily if install the 4x16mm button-head cap screws (4) into the motor mount. it is positioned correctly. If the bushing moves out of its slot, disassemble the bulkhead, reposition the bushing, and reassemble. XRT ULTIMATE • 27...
The upper position lowers the roll center; the bottom position # Spur Gear Teeth 1.87 raises the roll center. Out of the box, XRT Ultimate is setup with the x 8.11 = Final Gear Ratio 1.77 optimum roll center for handling and performance. The stock setting...
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Refilling the Differential: either lower or higher viscosity oil will vary the performance Refer to the XRT Ultimate Front Assembly in the Service and Support characteristics of the differentials. Changing to higher viscosity oil Guide included with your model, or online at Traxxas.com/support for in the differential will reduce the tendency for motor power to be the complete differential assembly.
LED on the module will glow solid blue (D). warnings and log maximums, 6. The Traxxas Link Wireless Module and the Traxxas Link App are now paired, minimums, or averages. Use the and will automatically connect when the transmitter is turned on and the recording function to document app is running.
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The following items can be adjusted most easily using your mobile “negative exponential” and decrease steering sensitivity by making Throttle Trim Seek Mode device and the Traxxas Link application. All the features described the servo less responsive near neutral, with increasing sensitivity When the Multi-Function knob is set to below may also be accessed using the MENU and SET buttons on as the servo nears the limits of its travel range.
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Note: Your transmitter is equipped with a Throttle Trim Seek amounts of steering travel are not required. mode to prevent accidental runaways. See the sidebar on page 34 for more information. 32 • XRT ULTIMATE...
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3. Press MENU three times. The status LED will blink green four times Model Lock repeatedly. The Traxxas Link Model Memory feature can store up to thirty 4. Press SET once. The status LED will blink green models (receivers) in its memory. If you bind a thirty-first receiver, once repeatedly.
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Transmitter is restored to default Press Delete Model C onfirm Deletion Two Blinks Green One Blink Red *Torque Control is a feature designed only for use with the power system in the Traxxas Funny Car Race Replica (Model #6907).
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ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE MENU TREE FORMULAS Set Multi-Function knob for STEERING Press/hold MENU Press SET Press SET to confirm Press/hold MENU SENSITIVITY (Expo) To select functions and make adjustments to the TQi transmitter without green LED blinks red LED blinks green LED blinks (x8) returns to driving mode referencing the menu tree, turn your transmitter on, find the function in the...
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