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Fenix Mistral 3.5
Fenix
Mistral 3.5
Rev. 1.04
March 2025
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Rev. 1.04

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  • Page 1 Fenix Mistral 3.5 Fenix Mistral 3.5 Rev. 1.04 March 2025 Rev. 1.04...
  • Page 2 Before building and operating your MISTRAL 3.5, 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.
  • Page 3 Fenix Mistral 3.5 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…. ...
  • Page 4 Carbon Nut assembly Read me first!!! --------- --------- MISTRAL 3.5 use this kind of special nut in several places. Just take your time and the result will be great. Those comes already pre-assembled, but is always good to know “how to”, just in case of…...
  • Page 5 Fenix Mistral 3.5 Bag A Note: front end is optimized for Ride GR / Fenix A offset wheels. Front End assembly 2 x G56038 Sphere holder 2 x M20-K3 6mm sphere Insert the sphere into the holder from the lower side...
  • Page 6 Fenix Mistral 3.5 Install 4 * 15mm post FX0087 on the lower arm, using 4 * M3 x 8 button screws. Use a 5.5 socket wrench to proper tighten the posts. Sphere holder group detail: Insert the group into the front arm...
  • Page 7 Fenix Mistral 3.5 Prepare the sub-frame Install 4 x M3x16 HW020 in the lower face. Insert 4 FX0094 7mm shims over the screws Note: to set the front height, you’ve to add/remove shims here Install the front arm as show...
  • Page 8 Fenix Mistral 3.5 Insert the kingpin into the steering hub Now you can assembly the upper arm group using 4 * M3x8 button screws. Insert springs on the kingpin and secure them with the seeger Note: Ride Height You can alter the ride height of the car, moving the provided 1.5mm shim.
  • Page 9 “smooth” the front suspension. A good starting point is #5000 Servo and servo saver are not included, MISTRAL 3.5 need a low profile or super low profile servo. Note: the dimension of the servo suggested Use the 4 *M3x8 button screw to fix the FX022 servo mount.
  • Page 10 Fenix Mistral 3.5 M33-10 servo holder assembly. Use 2 15mm post, according your servo, you might need to shim those by 0.5mm Using 2 x HW008 M3x6 Button, fix the servo group to the M33-10 servo holder Note: the most forward...
  • Page 11 Fenix Mistral 3.5 Assembly the steering linkage as shown. Take some care when insert the bearings in the carbon fibre. Note: you might have to enlarge the 8mm hole with some sandpaper. Do not exceed. Note: Take some time when aligning the carbon plates.
  • Page 12 Fenix Mistral 3.5 Using the 36mm tie rods, make 2 tie-rod with 22.5mm distance between the plastic cups. Make 1 with 24mm distance, using the 39mm one. Connect the 24 mm one to servo and the other 2 to the steering hubs Ball male stud should be used on the servo horn.
  • Page 13 V-link, but if you want to get max you can always fine tune the length of the tie-rods as explained in the video NOTE: Before start to assembly the rear end of Mistral 3.5, we strongly suggest you, to visit the Fenix Racing Youtube channel and look the “V-link suspension setup” video…...
  • Page 14 Fenix Mistral 3.5 Using 3 x HW012 M3x6 countersunk screw fix the V-link F2 to the M33-4 motor pod. Insert 2 x male ball stub into the V-link F2. Using 4 x HW012 countersunk screws, fix the motor holder to the motor pod.
  • Page 15 Fenix Mistral 3.5 Insert the ride height adjuster and the flanged bearings (bearings are in the differential bag) Use the provided HW006 M3x8 button screw to fix the M33-5 shock holder to the Motor holder Note: Wait to install the shock holder to the motor group.
  • Page 16 Fenix Mistral 3.5 How about a cup of coffee now? You deserve it!  While you drink it… you can read the manual… Bag C Rear V-link common parts Prepare 2 sets – note the position of the spheres. Use 2 x HW0014...
  • Page 17 Fenix Mistral 3.5 Use M3x8 grub screw Use a 5.5 socket wrench to proper tighten the spring holder. Prepare 2 side spring group set as shown Assembly the 2 side dampers as shown Assembly FX0052 12mm post with 4 x HW007...
  • Page 18 Fenix Mistral 3.5 Install side group shown using 2 * M3x6 button screws. Insert 1 * M3x12 grub screw shown and leave it about from the side wing. From Bag C, insert 2 x male stud. Fix the short link...
  • Page 19 Fenix Mistral 3.5 Install the side link you’ve prepared. Use 2 x 6mm allen to tight the sphere link. Now, lay the car on a flat setup board and make the final fine tuning of the links length. Chassis and motor pod must lay flat on the setup board.
  • Page 20 Chassis / Sub-frame mating Using 4 * M3x8 countersunk screws you can mate the chassis and the subframe. Mistral 3.5 has the unique option to have several wheelbases, switchable between them, in a matter of seconds, just using 4 screws.
  • Page 21 Fenix Mistral 3.5 Central shock holder Bag D Fix 2 FX0052- 12mm posts to the chassis, onto the protruding grub screws. Then fix the M35- 3 bridge using 2 * M3x6 button screws. Fix the FUFX48 to the bridge using 1 * M3 x 6 button screw.
  • Page 22 Fenix Mistral 3.5 Take care when using conical pistons as shown. Start assembling the piston . 4 holes . Lubricate and insert the o-ring into the setting ring. Slide the setting ring over the shock body. Lubricate the o-ring and guide ring with...
  • Page 23 Fenix Mistral 3.5 Fill the shock absorber with your favourite oil… Close the shock absorber with rubber seal, ball joint and cap. Slide the spring and spring holder in position. Blue spring is a good starting point. Bag E Wing to chassis...
  • Page 24 Fenix Mistral 3.5 Use 4 x HW003 M3x8 button screw and assembly the M20-6 wing holder to the shoulders Do not tight them fully now. Note: The peculiar shape of M20-8 allow most rear wing to be assembled also “inside”.
  • Page 25 Also, check our Youtube channel for differential assembly tips. Tech area MISTRAL 3.5 represent a major breakthrough in the F1 class. Nothing comes close to this F1 model. We’ve had several drivers developing the car, from Club racers to ETS A-main finalist, to F1 World Cup drivers, we’d like to thank all of them for the time and dedication they put in this project.
  • Page 26 Fenix Mistral 3.5 Front End: On the front end you can find an easy system to change the front track, according the tires you’re using, and very user friendly system to alter camber, caster and dynamic caster. Rear End: V-link we spent quite a lot of time developing this rear end, using different brand of tires, driving on ETS carpet and asphalt.
  • Page 27 Fenix Mistral 3.5 Rev. 1.04...
  • Page 28 Fenix Mistral 3.5 Stay in touch with us! Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FenixRacing.it Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fenixracingoriginal/ X aka Twitter https://x.com/FenixracingO Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@FenixRacingYT Fenix-Racing https://www.fenix-racing.com/ Fenix racing shop https://www.fenixracingshop.com/ Rev. 1.04...