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Duratrax Vendetta Assembly And Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 ® ™ ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION MANUAL www.duratrax.com...
  • Page 2 ITEMS INCLUDED Chassis Body The following items are included with your Vendetta TC. Transmitter Transmitter Antenna Receiver Antenna Tube Decal Sheet Instruction Manual Exploded View/Parts Listing Transmitter Frequency Flag YOU WILL NEED BATTERY ADAPTER (FOR CHARGING) DTXC2210 6-CELL 1200 MAH NIMH BATTERY...

  • Page 3: Warranty

    DuraTrax will warranty on the left. this kit for 90 days after the purchase • Do not operate the Vendetta TC near people. date. DuraTrax will repair or replace, at no Spectators should be behind the driver or at ❏...
  • Page 4 FINISHING THE VENDETTA TC TRANSMITTER PREPARATION • Slide the batttery tray door off and install eight “AA” batteries into transmitter, making sure the polarity is correct. • Install the antenna. • Raise the antenna at the top of the transmitter.
  • Page 5 RECEIVER ANTENNA INSTALLATION • Route the receiver antenna wire through the receiver antenna tube. • Insert the antenna tube into the molded antenna mount on the battery strap. • Install the antenna tube cap onto the top of the antenna tube. •...
  • Page 6 • When running, adjust the steering trim so the car tracks straight. • Gently pull back on the throttle trigger. The Vendetta TC should slowly move forward. If the car goes in reverse, move the throttle reversing switch on the transmitter.

  • Page 7: Maintenance Tips

    • Check for any broken or damaged parts. Replace them before running the Vendetta TC. Running the Vendetta TC with broken or damaged parts could damage additional parts. • Check to make sure that all wires are properly connected.
  • Page 8 Faster Suspension Reaction Smoother Over Bumps RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The ride height of the Vendetta TC is easily adjusted by using the threaded pre-load collars. To increase the ride height of the Vendetta TC, increase the pre-load on the shock springs by turning the threaded collars.
  • Page 9 SHOCK OIL TOE-IN AND TOE-OUT The Vendetta TC comes stock with 30 weight oil in the TOE-IN TOE-OUT shocks. The handling of the car can be tuned by changing the shock oil to either heavier (bigger number) or lighter (smaller number). By putting heavier oil in the shocks, the car will have less chassis roll and become more responsive.

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    Gear Differential For Front & Rear GUIDE The following section is provided to help you with maintenance e following section is provided to help you with maintenance and repairs to your Vendetta TC...2 8x12mm Ball Bearing ..2 8x12mm Ball Bearing ..2...
  • Page 11 3mm E-Clip ..1 6x10mm Ball Bearing ..2 8x12mm Ball Bearing 8x12mm 8x12mm 6x10mm ..1 3mm E-Clip ..1 2mm Pin...
  • Page 12 ..1 2.6x8mm S/T Screw ..2 2.6x6mm Screw When using optional pinion gears, adjust the motor position by using the insert that matches the pinion size. 14T 19T 24T 17T 23T 15T 18T 21T 4.5mm ..1 3mm Set Screw 20T Pinion...
  • Page 13 ..2 2.6x6mm Screw 2.6x12mm 2.6x8mm ..2 2.6x8mm S/T Screw ..2 2.6x12mm S/T Screw ..1 2.6x10mm S/T F/H Screw ..2 2.6x8mm F/H Screw...
  • Page 14 3x8mm Set Screw 2.2mm 5.2mm ..2 2x6mm S/T Screw...
  • Page 15 2.6x6mm 2.6x12mm ..2 2.6x6mm Screw ..2 ..2 2.6x12mm Screw 2.6x6mm Screw ..4 2.6x8mm S/T Screw...
  • Page 16 ..3 2.6x8mm S/T Screw ..2 ..2 5x8mm Ball Bearing 5x8mm Ball Bearing RIGHT LEFT Pivot ball should move smoothly, but have no excess play.
  • Page 17 RIGHT LEFT ..1 ..1 3x8mm Set Screw 3x8mm Set Screw The end of the screw The end of the screw should be even with should be even with the inside edge. the inside edge. The pivot ball threads The pivot ball threads should cover half of should cover half of the hole.
  • Page 18 The pins should be centered in the balls. A = B 2mm Pin RIGHT ..2 2.6x10mm S/T F/H Screw 2x26.5mm Shaft LEFT 2x37.5mm Shaft...
  • Page 19 ..2 2x8mm S/T Screw 2x8mm ..1 2.6x10mm S/T Screw ..4 Adjust Spacer 2.6x10mm ..4...
  • Page 20 Insert body clips into the 3rd and 14th holes of the body posts. Adjust the post height for different bodies. RIGHT LEFT ..1 ..1 3x8mm Set Screw 3x8mm Set Screw The end of the screw The end of the screw should be even with should be even with the inside edge.
  • Page 21 ..1 ..1 3x12mm Set Screw 3x12mm Set Screw RIGHT LEFT 8.0mm 8.0mm RIGHT LEFT 4.0mm 4.0mm...
  • Page 22 LEFT ..2 5x8mm Ball Bearing ..1 2x16.5mm Shaft ..2 Adjust Spacer ..2 1.5mm E-Clip RIGHT ..2 5x8mm Ball Bearing ..1 2x16.5mm Shaft ..2 Adjust Spacer ..2 1.5mm E-Clip...
  • Page 23 2x37.5mm Shaft RIGHT LEFT ..2 2mm Lock Nut ..2 2x16mm Cap Screw...
  • Page 24 2x6mm 2.6x10mm ..8 O-Ring O-Ring ..8 O-Ring 1.5mm E-Clip...
  • Page 25 Completely fill the shock body with shock oil. Slowly move the shaft up and down to remove bubbles. Slowly tighten the shock cap onto the shock body to allow any remaining air to escape. 2x16mm ..2 2x5mm Washer ..2 2mm Lock Nut ..2 2x16mm Cap Screw ..2...
  • Page 26 2x12mm S/T Screw ..4 Insert body clips into the 5th and 12th holes of the body posts. Adjust the body post height as needed to fit different bodies.
  • Page 27 2.6x8mm ..1 3x12mm Screw ..1 For standard size servos, the 2.6x12mm Screw mounting tabs will have to be ..1 trimmed off to fit in the chassis. Use a sharp hobby knife or a pair of Lexan scissors. Be careful not to damage the servo case.
  • Page 29 Add CA glue to the inside contact area of the rim and tire. Caution: Don’t overflow the glue over the tire surface. TIP: Pull the tire away from the rim slightly. Work your way around and don’t use too much glue. Wipe off excess with a paper towel.
  • Page 30 DTXC8279 DTXC8813 Graphite Front Brace DTXC6599 Ball Differential DTXC7348 Aluminum Rear Hub (Blue) Graphite Steering Drag Link DTXC8059 DTXC7489 Graphite Battery Strap w/Alum Post and Antenna Mount DTXC6311 For more optional parts and accessories, contact your hobby dealer or www.duratrax.com...
  • Page 31 6-cell 1200 mAh NiMH Battery DTXC2194 Onyx 220 Charger DTXP4220 Aluminum Shock Blue (2) DTXC8993 Shock Springs DTXC8953 White/Soft DTXC8954 Green/Firm Front Sway Bar Set DTXC9605 Rear Sway Bar Set DTXC9606...
  • Page 32 ® Entire Contents Copyright © 2008 DTXZ1125 for DTXD15** v1.0...

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