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- Page 1 MODEL 74276-4 owner s manual ’...
- Page 2 The Traxxas 1/10 Ford Fiesta® ST Rally VXL delivers blistering rally- Traxxas Support racing performance on the pavement or in the dirt. The Traxxas Ford Traxxas support is with you every step of the Fiesta® ST Rally VXL is specially tuned with a low-CG chassis and SAFETY PRECAUTIONS way.
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Page 3: Before You Proceed
Traxxas service needs. Maintenance and replacement identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them! To-Win, Velineon, and ProGraphix parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online are trademarks or registered An important warning about personal safety or avoiding at Traxxas.com. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate • Insulate the Wires: Always insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and tubing to prevent short circuits. - Page 5 • ONLY use a Traxxas iD charger to charge Traxxas iD batteries. • ALWAYS use a Traxxas iD charger to charge Traxxas iD batteries. ONLY use a Lithium Polymer (LiPo) balance charger with a •...
- Page 6 Toxic materials could be released. disposed of properly. If eye or skin contact occurs, flush with water. • Always proceed with caution and use good common sense at all times. 6 • FIESTA ST RALLY VXL...
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Page 7: Tools, Supplies, And Required Equipment
6- or 7-cell NiMH battery pack, 4 AA alkaline or 2s or 3s LiPo battery pack, Battery charger* batteries with Traxxas iD® High-Current Connector* *Battery and charger style are subject to change and may vary from images. FIESTA ST RALLY VXL • 7... -
Page 8: Model Overview
MODEL OVERVIEW Spur Gear Battery Hold-Down Motor Traxxas High-Current Connector Steering Block Caster Block Front Suspension Arm Shock Half Shaft Battery Compartment Left Clipless Body Mount Drive Shaft Front Bumper Rear Shock Tower Chassis Rear Bumper Rear Body Mount Steering Servo... -
Page 9: Quick Start: Getting Up To Speed
6. Turn on the radio system • See page 16 Make a habit of turning the transmitter on first and off last. Look for the Quick Start logo at the bottom of Quick Start pages. FIESTA ST RALLY VXL • 9... - Page 10 RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM INTRODUCTION Current - Current is a measure of power flow through the Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with electronics, usually measured in amps. If you think of a wire as a Applying the Decals Traxxas Link Model Memory.
- Page 11 The Velineon 3500 is equipped with wire inside the body (in the antenna tube) to prevent the chance solder tabs. of damage. Transmitter - The hand-held radio unit that sends throttle and steering instructions to your model. FIESTA ST RALLY VXL • 11...
- Page 12 CH1 - Steering Servo Trim CH1 - Channel 1* † *Not used Accessory sensor ports for use with standard voltage/temperature and RPM telemetry sensors (see Traxxas.com and included materials for more information) Multi-Function VXL-3s ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Knob Sensor Expansion Traxxas High-Current...
- Page 13 Your model does not include a battery or charger. One NiMH or LiPo If the status LED doesn’t light compartment is located in the base of the transmitter. battery equipped with a Traxxas iD® High-Current Connector is required. green, check the polarity of Traxxas Power Cell iD batteries are strongly recommended for the batteries.
- Page 14 Visit Traxxas.com to learn more about this feature and available Traxxas iD chargers and batteries. 14 • FIESTA ST RALLY VXL...
- Page 15 Secure, long-lasting, and easy reduced radio range and slide the antenna wire into the bottom to grip, the Traxxas connector is engineered to extract all the power potential loss of control. Antenna of the antenna tube until the white your battery has to give.
- Page 16 (center) point of the steering channel. with an automatic fail- Neutral Note: Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) must be completely safe system that does not turned off while adjusting steering trim. See page 18 for TSM require user programming.
- Page 17 4. Operate the controls on the transmitter once again to be sure that the model responds correctly. 5. Do not attempt to operate the model if there is any problem with the radio system or any external interference with your radio signal at your location. FIESTA ST RALLY VXL • 17...
- Page 18 TSM to maximize acceleration and control. Drive with TSM on and off to test how it is making your control of the vehicle easier and more precise. For more information, visit Traxxas. com/tsm. Note: TSM must be completely turned off while adjusting steering trim.
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Page 19: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control
1. Turn the transmitter off. 7. To turn the VXL-3s off, press the EZ-Set button until the LED turns 2. Hold both MENU and SET. off (.5 seconds). TRAXXAS • 19 3. Turn the transmitter on. - Page 20 Throttle Trim (see page 31) is incorrectly set. If the Multi-Function Profile numbers). knob is set to throttle trim, then adjust the Throttle Trim to the 3. When the LED blinks red three times, release the EZ-Set button. middle “0” setting. 20 • FIESTA ST RALLY VXL...
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Page 21: Driving Your Model
RUNNING IN WET CONDITIONS Intentionally driving in an abusive and rough manner will only result in poor Your new Traxxas model is designed with water-resistant features to protect performance and broken parts. Take care of your model so that you can the electronics in the model (receiver, servos, electronic speed control). - Page 22 One way to do this is to make several high-speed passes conditions. on a flat, dry surface, if possible. • The Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter is not water resistant. Do not 2. Remove the batteries. subject it to wet conditions such as rain.
- Page 23 6. Arrange the wires neatly using the wire guides in the receiver box. 7. Apply a small bead of silicone grease (part #1647) to the wire clamp. 8. Install the wire clamp and tighten the two 2.8x12mm cap screws securely. FIESTA ST RALLY VXL • 23...
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Page 24: Basic Tuning Adjustments
The more progressive suspension settings help reduce body roll (increased roll stiffness), dive during braking, and squat during acceleration. The suspension of your model has been set up for on-road performance. 24 • FIESTA ST RALLY VXL... - Page 25 The offsets and dimensions designed in this model, remove the the servo in the model. into the model’s wheels are intentional; therefore, Traxxas cannot slipper gear assembly from recommend the use of other non-Traxxas wheels with different your model (see page 27 for 1.
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Page 26: Maintaining Your Model
5. Check the mounting of the receiver and servo(s) and overtightening. If the bottom of the shock is leaking, then it speed control. is time for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is 6. Check the tightness of the wheel nuts with a wrench. part #2362. - Page 27 4. Pull the front suspension assembly away from the chassis. Clutch Assembly 5. The driveshaft will come out with the front module. Remove screw 4x10BCS pin to remove driveshaft. 4x12BCS 4x12BCS 4x14BCS 3x15BCS Front Suspension Assembly FIESTA ST RALLY VXL • 27...
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Page 28: Advanced Tuning Adjustments
Recommended for high-speed running on smooth hard surfaces only Included optional gearing, for high-speed running only Fits, for high-speed runs only, not recommended for use with NiMH batteries High-current LiPo batteries required. Doesn’t fit 28 • FIESTA ST RALLY VXL... - Page 29 3x15 BCS but can also be tuned with silicone differential oil. 4x10 BCS Only use silicone oil in the differentials. Traxxas offers SAE 10,000W, 30,000W, and 50,000W viscosity oil (see your parts list). The 3x15 BCS differentials have to be removed from the vehicle and disassembled to change/replace oil.
- Page 30 8. Remove the differential cover and slide the differential out of the front of the case. 9. To reinstall the differential, reverse the steps. Rear Differential Removal 3x20 BCS 3x15 BCS 3x12 BCS 3x20 BCS 30 • FIESTA ST RALLY VXL...
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Page 31: Tq I Advanced Tuning Guide
(set to The Multi-Function knob can be set to control Throttle Sensitivity. Starting Over: Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) by default, see page 18). Accessing Throttle Sensitivity works the same way as Steering Sensitivity, but Restoring Factory Defaults the programming menu is done by using the menu and set buttons on applies the effect to the throttle channel. - Page 32 Model Memory. This allows you to fine-tune the servo settings to prevent binding with a single transmitter via Traxxas Link ™ function that returns the throttle caused by the servo moving steering or throttle linkages (in the case...
- Page 33 Model Lock Press and hold MENU to return to driving mode. The Traxxas Link Model Memory feature can store up to thirty models Note: To unlock a memory, press SET twice at step 5. The LED will (receivers) in its memory. If you bind a thirty-first receiver, Traxxas Link blink rapidly green to indicate the model is unlocked.
- Page 34 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).
- Page 35 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...
- Page 36 Traxxas Link Real-Time Telemetry For more information The powerful Traxxas Link app (available in the Apple App Store℠ or on When you equip your model about the Traxxas Link Google Play™) gives you complete control over the operation and tuning...
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- Page 38 ’ 6250 TRAXXAS WAY, McKINNEY, TEXAS 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS 240120 74276-4-OM-EN-R00...