Summary of Contents for GP3D RCX'36 RETRO-MOD CONVERSION KIT
- Page 1 ASSEMBLY MANUAL ASSEMBLY MANUAL RCX’36 RETRO-MOD CONVERSION KIT Version 0.3 ©GP3D 2025...
- Page 2 ‘36 is a reference to the 36 years between the famous 1989 Worlds in Australia and next Worlds that again return to Australia in 2025! GP3D and our manufacturing partners have been progressively reproducing some of the additionally required components and spares, therefore please keep following our FB page website for those and more future developments…...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
STEP 4.9 – COMPLETED ......................18 RCX’36 – CONVERSION KIT – COMPLETED! AWESOME! ............19 RCX’36 – COMPONENTS & MATERIALS OVERVIEW ..............19 RCX’36 – COMPLETED CAR IN ACTION! ..................20 RCX’36 – COMPLETED CAR REFERENCE PHOTOS ..............20 Version 0.3 ©GP3D 2025... -
Page 4: Icons & Symbols
Indicates donor parts from your ~B6.4 or similar Item Not Included Refers to an item not included in this kit Optional Items Optional items recommended from GP3D or an OEM L&R Left & Right Indicates you need to repeat this step for Left and Right sides. -
Page 5: Printed Parts Preparation
Hinge pin holes are slightly undersized and need to be drilled/reamed to suit the included and your own hinge pins 3D Printing “webbing” – as per Brim; slice off with scalpel, clean up edges with sand paper Version 0.3 ©GP3D 2025... -
Page 6: Step 1.1 - Servo
(both ends) Drill / ream for included 1/8” Hinge pin. Ensure free movement. Drill / ream for donor 3mm (NOT 1/8”!!!) hinge pin. Ensure free movement if using the locked hinge pin method in the donor C-hub/Upright. Version 0.3 ©GP3D 2025... -
Page 7: Step 1.2 - Front Suspension - Attach
Note: dimples face forwards Drill to slide over 1/8” hinge pin if needed Loose press fit is ok, not critical! 4-40cs x3/4” Leave slightly loose for now 4-40cs x3/4” Slide through parts for now, will thread next step… Version 0.3 ©GP3D 2025... -
Page 8: Step 1.4 - Top Deck
Note: Double check you have the M3 insert nuts facing downwards! #2) Tighten second #3) Tighten third #1) Tighten first #4) Tighten fourth You can tighten in this order incrementally, ensuring everything is square and seated nicely… Version 0.3 ©GP3D 2025... -
Page 9: Step 1.5 - Bumper
You can tune the front nose weight by using/removing onre or both the weights… Approx weights: Bumper: 8g Small: 2g Large: 3g TOTAL: 13g 4-40cs x1/2” Don’t overtighten as bumper material is flexible. STEP 1 – COMPLETE Version 0.3 ©GP3D 2025... -
Page 10: Step 2.1 - Battery Cup
You can tune the fore/aft weight distribution for track grip/car balance. Suggested starting positions: #4 for higher grip #3 for medium grip #2 for lower grip #3 mid shown 4-40cs x3/8” STEP 2.2 – SIDE RAILS 4-40cs x5/16” Version 0.3 ©GP3D 2025... -
Page 11: Step 2.3 - Velcro
Flip tabs when using lower profile batteries To install battery: 1. Loosen 4-40 bolts 2. Rotate tabs outwards Add tape/padding inside cup 3. Insert battery if needed/desired for your 4. Rotate tabs inwards battery size… 5. Tighten bolts Version 0.3 ©GP3D 2025... -
Page 12: Step 3.1 - Rear Suspension
Drill / ream for donor M3 (~3mm) hinge bolt (NOT 1/8”!!!) Can be firm push fit ensuring donor Upright moves freely. STEP 3.2 – REAR SUSPENSION – ATTACH Trim/sand arm/chassis here to ensure no binding.. 4-40cs x1/2” 4-40cs x3/8” Version 0.3 ©GP3D 2025... -
Page 13: Step 4.1 - Gearbox Prep
Be gentle on these threads as they are tapped into the thin alu plate only. Use a small amount of medium loctite on tips only of the 4-40 x 1” bolts into the motor plate. Version 0.3 ©GP3D 2025... -
Page 14: Step 4.3 - Rear Shock Tower
ASSEMBLY MANUAL STEP 4.3 – REAR SHOCK TOWER Use donor top shock mounting hardware Use donor wing mounts 4-40cs x1/2” STEP 4.3 – GEARBOX COMPLETE Version 0.3 ©GP3D 2025... -
Page 15: Step 4.4 - Gearbox/Chassis Gasket
Use a small amount of clear diff grease, or similar, on both sides of the thin gasket. Align with holes, grease keeps it in place ready for next STEP… STEP 4.5 – ATTACH GEARBOX 4-40cs x 3/8” Version 0.3 ©GP3D 2025... -
Page 16: Step 4.6 - Motor Guard
Be gentle on these threads as they are tapped into the thin alu plate only. 4-40 button x1/4” 4-40cs x1/4” STEP 4.7 – CAMBER PLATE 4-40 button x3/8” Note: ensure the M3 insert nuts are underneath the camber plate. Version 0.3 ©GP3D 2025... -
Page 17: Step 4.8 - Option: Rear Chassis Brace
You can test with and without, to tune the handling to your preference. 4-40cs 5/16” Use a small amount of medium threadlock STEP 4.8 – COMPLETE Ensure you installed the small black plastic spacer between the camber plate and rear brace plate. Version 0.3 ©GP3D 2025... -
Page 18: Step 4.9 - Gear Cover
ASSEMBLY MANUAL STEP 4.9 – GEAR COVER Spacer – to ensure Gear Cover clears the spur gear. 4-40 socket x3/8” STEP 4.9 – COMPLETED Version 0.3 ©GP3D 2025... -
Page 19: Rcx'36 - Conversion Kit - Completed! Awesome
Fun retro wing Buttons included! Boki Gear Cover Leadfinger B6.4 BezerkRC Retro-Mod body Carbon and FRP …& M3 insert nuts! GazzaRC replica RC10 Motor Plate & Motor Guard GP3D/FanRC Hinge Pins GP3D Imperial Prusa PCBlend Hardware kit printed plastics Version 0.3 ©GP3D 2025... -
Page 20: Rcx'36 - Completed Car In Action
ASSEMBLY MANUAL RCX’36 – COMPLETED CAR IN ACTION! RCX’36 – COMPLETED CAR REFERENCE PHOTOS Version 0.3 ©GP3D 2025...
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