Duratrax Street force GP2 Assembly And Operation Manual

Duratrax Street force GP2 Assembly And Operation Manual

Nitro r/c touring car

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Length: 16.5" [435mm]
Width: 7.7" [195mm]
Height: 4.6" [115mm]
Weight: 3.1 lb [1.4kg]
Wheelbase: 10.1" [255mm]
• DuraTrax
®
will warranty this kit for 90 days after the purchase date from defects in materials or workmanship. DuraTrax
will either repair or replace, at no charge, the incorrectly made part. Exception: Specific parts covered under the Stress
Tech
Guarantee, see page 3.
• Make sure you save the receipt or invoice you were given when you bought your model! It is your proof of purchase
and we must see it before we can honor the warranty.
• To return your Street Force GP2 for repairs covered under warranty, you should send your truck to:
If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to
return this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
Copyright © 2004
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION MANUAL
3002 N. Apollo Drive Suite 1
Champaign, Illinois 61822
Attn: Service Department
Phone: (217) 398-0007 9:00 am-5:00 pm Central Time M-F
E-mail: hobbyservices@hobbico.com
Warranty
Hobby Services
Technical Support Information
For technical assistance, contact:
DuraTrax Product Support
3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 398-8970, Ext. 5
carsupport@duratrax.com
DTXZ1044 For DTXC0052/DTXD52**
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  • Page 1 • Make sure you save the receipt or invoice you were given when you bought your model! It is your proof of purchase and we must see it before we can honor the warranty. • To return your Street Force GP2 for repairs covered under warranty, you should send your truck to: Hobby Services 3002 N.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ™ PARTS GUARANTEE INTRODUCTION We have engineered the Street Force GP2 to take the high speed abuse that makes R/C cars fun. We are so confident Thank you for purchasing the DuraTrax Street Force GP2. of the quality and durability of the Stress-Tech ™...
  • Page 3: Specification & Description Changes

    Do not use too much force when tightening self-tapping screws into plastic. Overtightening will cause the threads in For the Pre-Built version of the Street Force GP2, you will the plastic to strip. We recommend that you stop turning a...
  • Page 4: Finishing The Rtr Version

    FINISHING THE STREET FORCE GP2 TOURING CAR RTR VERSION (DTXD52**) AIR FILTER INSTALLATION 3. Frequently, there will be leftover wire protruding from the antenna tube. Do not cut or coil the antenna! Cut two pieces of fuel tubing 1/8" long and slide them over the outside of the antenna tube and wire.
  • Page 5: Body Mounting

    BODY MOUNTING 5. Plug the male end of the wire from the receiver (RX) battery into the female end from the on/off switch. 9. Raise the body posts to the upright position. Notice there is a molded pin that fits into a hole in the shock tower. This is to keep the body posts from swiveling during running.
  • Page 6: Assembly Of The Pre-Built Version

    ASSEMBLY OF THE STREET FORCE GP2 TOURING CAR PRE-BUILT VERSION (DTXC0052) PREPARING THE RADIO SYSTEM 1. Install the “AA” batteries in the transmitter and the receiver holders. 2. Extend the transmitter antenna. 3. Connect the steering servo, throttle servo and receiver battery to the receiver.
  • Page 7 4. Reinstall the radio plate onto the chassis. Make sure to 7. Install the receiver using the included double-sided reinstall the washer between the steering bellcrank and the tape onto the top of the radio plate as shown. Run the length radio plate.
  • Page 8 13. Snap one end of the rod onto the steering servo horn. Snap the other end onto the steering arm. Turn the transmitter on and center the steering trims. Install the steering servo horn onto the steering servo as shown. Then turn the transmitter and receiver off.
  • Page 9: Air Filter Installation

    center the throttle trim on it. Install a set screw into one of the rod collars. NOTE: Only thread the set screw in slightly so that the rod collar will slide over the throttle linkage rod. Place the metal rod collar and the throttle linkage spring onto the throttle rod (Do not tighten the rod collar yet).
  • Page 10: Body Mounting

    BODY MOUNTING CARBURETOR SETTINGS The High-Speed Needle The “high-speed” needle is sticking up from the side of the carb. It is located in the brass housing, just above the fuel inlet. It controls the fuel to air mixture of the carb. The needle setting for break-in is 2 turns out from fully closed.
  • Page 11: Breaking-In The Engine

    5 tanks to fully break-in. To insure long life and good performance from your DuraTrax .18 engine, you MUST break-in the engine. The break-in period is critical for long life of the internal parts of the engine.
  • Page 12: Engine Maintenance

    It will not be able to shed heat as easily. Use a good or two on hand every time that you run the Street Force GP2. air filter to keep dirt out of your engine and clean it often.
  • Page 13: Performance Tuning

    Camber adjustments can be protect the engine from rusting, especially when stored made on the Street Force GP2 by turning the “camber rods,” for a long period of time. which are the upper links on the suspension. Lengthening the camber rod will add positive camber and shortening the •...
  • Page 14: Assembly Guide

    ASSEMBLY GUIDE The following information has been provided to help maintain and tune the Street Force GP2. NOTE: A good quality thread locking compound must be used anytime a metal screw goes into a metal part. Differentials 1. Install two 5x8mm bearings (53) onto the...
  • Page 15: Front Suspension

    Shocks 1. Install one 2mm e-clip (T) onto the lower groove in the shock shaft (100). 2. Install the plastic shock piston onto the shock shaft (100) so that it sits on top of the previously installed 2mm e-clip. 3. Secure the shock piston (101) in place using another 2mm e-clip (T).
  • Page 16 Steering 1. Install a 4.3mm ball stud (124) into the top of the inner hole of the lower right servo saver arm (108) and the left servo saver arm (107). Then install a 4.3mm ball stud (124) into the bottom of the outer hole of the lower right servo saver arm (108) and the left servo saver arm (107).
  • Page 17: Rear Suspension

    Rear Suspension 1. Install a 6mm ball stud (125) into the rear of the suspension arm (8) as shown in the diagram. Note: This is for the shock to attach to. 2. Install the rear suspension arm (8) onto the rear bulkhead (6) and secure it in place by installing the rear inner hinge pin (88) then install a 2.5mm e-clip (U) onto the end of the hinge pin (88).
  • Page 18 2-Speed Assembly 1. Install the 2-speed hub (68) onto the main 2-speed shaft (72). Secure the hub to the shaft by installing and tightening a 4x6mm set screw (R). Note: make sure the set screw is installed in the straight hole of the hub. The other hole is angled and is the 2-speed adjustment screw.
  • Page 19: Engine Troubleshooting

    2-Speed Assembly 1. Install the flywheel collet (129) onto the engine’s crankshaft. 2. Install the flywheel (31) onto the engine’s crankshaft, making sure the collet (129) fits properly into the flywheel (31). 3. Install a crankshaft locking tool (not included) into the engine and install the pilot shaft (32).
  • Page 20 FIVE metric hex sizes: 7-, 8-, 10-, 12- and longer, you need the unique formula of and 17mm—and includes a special 10mm DuraTrax Red Alert. Red Alert contains 20% with red trim and white logo. DTXP2000 socket for pilot shafts! Threaded holes tapped...

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