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Before building and operating your FENIX G42, YOU MUST read through all of the operating instructions and instruction manual and fully understand them to get the maximum enjoyment and prevent unnecessary damage. Read carefully and fully understand the instructions before beginning assembly.
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Fenix G42 If you’re super lazy Scan the QR code, there will be a photo guide for the assembly. It does not substitute the manual, it’s intended to be a visual support Thanks to Marco for the idea…. Rev. 0.2...
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Carbon Nut assembly Read me first!!! --------- --------- Fenix G42 use this kind of special nut in several places. Just take your time and the result will be great. To insert the Nut in the carbon fibre you have to follow this easy procedure.
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Fenix G42 Before start… Grab a cup of coffee, tea or whatever you like to drink. Put away the tools and read the manual… Rev. 0.2...
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Fenix G42 Bag A Mechanical parts Rev. 0.2...
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Note: Some of the plastic components are MJF 3d printed. Take a bit of care when thread them. G42 arms are “double mirrored”. This is done to keep your inventory of spare to the minimum. Front Left Arm will serve also as Rear Right Arm and so on.
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Fenix G42 Also steering hubs are mirrored, from front and rear. So, prepare 2 couples, insert 2 bearings 10x5x4 and insert a male stud as show. Insert an 8mm ball stud on the top hole REAR hub blocks are at...
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Fenix G42 Insert the steering hub as shown and fix it with an M3x12 button screw Until this point, the assembly procedure for the arms, is equal for front and rear Rear Arm: Insert the axle into the bearing, then the 9mm...
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Fenix G42 Bag C Transmission Fix the 2 front bulkheads to the chassis using 4 screws M3x6 countersunk. Be sure that those are parallel between them before tight. Insert 2 x M3x16 countersunk into the motor bulkhead, then slide the spacer (5+1mm) and screw it in the front bulkhead.
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Fenix G42 Close the assembly with the bearing holders using 4 by M3x8 button screws Belt tension adjustment BTW, the Internal Ratio is 2.00 Pulley is 19, gear 38 Pulley axle components Now you install the shock holders, using 4 by M3 x 10mm button screws.
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Insert 2 x 10mm male stud into the shock holders. Bag D Steering ass.y G42 is designed to use Low profile and super Low profile servo only. G42 has been developed using servos, with the aluminium case, in order to have a bit more weight in the front of the car.
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Fenix G42 Make 2 tie-rod with 22.5mm Ball male stud should be used on the steering hub. G42011 body holder should not touch the servo, a minimal clearance is needed. Install 1mm spacer under the FX0053 20mm postm when you fix them to the chassis.
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Fenix G42 Already here? Excellent! How about a cup of coffee now? Tea and biscuits? A can of your favourite soda? While you rest a bit… you can enjoy your snack, you read again the manual… Rev. 0.2...
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Fenix G42 Bag E Note: Shocks and chassis Some of the plastic components are MJF 3d printed. parts Take a bit of care when thread them. Assembly the 2 rear suspensions rockers. Note: you might have to enlarge the 8mm hole with some sandpaper.
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Fenix G42 Fix the rocker as shown. Fix the shock holder as shown, using 2 x M3x8 countersunk screws Battery holder is designed to work with both, LCG and normal shorty lipo. Just turn the holder according the battery of your choice.
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Fenix G42 Using 2 x M3x 8 countersunk screw, fix 2 x 26mm post to chassis. Insert a 2.5mm shim between the posts and the chassis Note: when moving the Lipo 4mm forward. Use the most forward holes. Insert an M3x8...
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Fenix G42 Fix the G42005 Upper Deck using 2 male stud 10mm at the rear and 2 x M3x10 at the front. Fix in the position 2 x 12mm posts. Note: fan holder will join this area with the motor block.
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Fenix G42 At the rear, you can install FX022, to the chassis using 2 x M3x5 countersunk screws Then fix the body holder using 2 x M3x8 buttons screws Then using 2 x M3x10 buttons screws, you can fix the female studs for...
Fenix G42 assembly Using 4 x M3x8 countersunk screws, you can fix the front arms now Using 4 x M3x8 countersunk screws, you can fix the rear arms Rev. 0.2...
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Fenix G42 Bag F Shocks and tie-rod assembly Make 4 shocks, suggest oil is 600 Suggest front springs are yellow ones Suggest rear springs are silver ones But any 19-20mm spring will do the game You can install the front shocks now.
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Fenix G42 But you can install them now.. Now make a set of 2 tie rods, for the rear toe 16mm for them, again… fine tune later. Let’s prepare the rear pushrods. Insert an M3x15 grub screw, for about 6mm into the ball joint.
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