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Sportwerks Turmoil RTR Assembly And Tuning Manual

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Sportwerks
Turmoil
RTR
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™
Assembly and Tuning Manual
Length:
19.4 in (492mm)
Width:
12.2 in (310mm)
Track:
Front: Adjustable
10.6 in–12.2 in
(270mm–310mm)
Rear 12.2 in (310mm)
Wheelbase: Adjustable
12.8 in–13.0 in (325mm–330mm)
Weight:
7.6 lb (3447 grams)
Gear Ratio:
10.86 to 1

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  • Page 1 Sportwerks Turmoil ™ ™ Assembly and Tuning Manual Length: 19.4 in (492mm) Width: 12.2 in (310mm) Track: Front: Adjustable 10.6 in–12.2 in (270mm–310mm) Rear 12.2 in (310mm) Wheelbase: Adjustable 12.8 in–13.0 in (325mm–330mm) Weight: 7.6 lb (3447 grams) Gear Ratio:...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts Listings ................28-43 Recommended Engine ............... 7 Table of Contents Additional Information The Sportwerks Carburetor .............. 10 Turmoil Specifications and Helpful Information ....... 44 Setting the Needles ................10 Engine Starting and Break In ............11 Brake Knob Color Code ..............44 Your First Runs ................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    In just minutes you’ll be ripping up the dirt, at speeds over 40 mph. The Turmoil chassis is based on the race winning design of the Sportwerks ™ Turmoil Pro racing buggy. Professionally built and hand assembled by the Sportwerks team.

  • Page 4: Warranty Information

    Warranty Information Safety Precautions This is a sophisticated hobby product and not a toy. It must be operated Safety, Precautions, and Warnings with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Limited Warranty Period This model is controlled by a radio Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result Horizon Hobby, Inc.

  • Page 5: Warranty Inspection And Repairs

    Warranty Inspection and Repairs To receive warranty service, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Providing warranty conditions have been met, your product will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby. Non-Warranty Repairs Should your repair not be covered by warranty and the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost, you will be provided with an estimate...

  • Page 6: Recommended Tools

    Tools You Will Find Handy Additional Items Needed to Operate In addition to the tools included in this kit, you will find the following items • 6-cell 7.2 volt car pack (DYN1000 recommended) useful when performing maintenance or repair to your Turmoil. •...

  • Page 7: Quick Start

    Quick Start Open the radio box and install 4 “AA” batteries in the battery holder noting the proper direction of each cell. 1. Install 8 “AA” batteries in the transmitter noting the proper direction of each cell. www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • ...
  • Page 8 4. Install a charged 6-cell 7.2-volt battery in the starter and attach 3. Insert the antenna tube in the top of the radio box. Feed the the plug. receiver antenna through the tube until several inches extend out the top. Install the antenna tip.  •...
  • Page 9 5. Turn on the transmitter and then the receiver. Check to make sure the servos are operating correctly and that the carburetor closes when the throttle trigger is released. Apply air filter oil (not included) and spread the oil uniformly onto the air filter allowing it to saturate the foam element.

  • Page 10: The Sportwerks Carburetor

    The Sportwerks Carburetor Slower Idle Faster Idle (counterclockwise) (clockwise) Idle Stop Adjustment The Sportwerks ™ .26 v2 engine features a slide-valve carburetor and includes two inserts of varying diameters. The carburetor inserts are used to change the power curve and response of the engine. The two inserts included have the following effect: 7.5mm –...

  • Page 11: Engine Starting And Break In

    Engine Starting and Break In Starting Your Engine for the First Time Your First Runs Break In If this is your first nitro vehicle, we highly recommend that you have an The first startups and the first 3 to 4 tanks of fuel while your engine is experienced nitro tuner help during the first startups and runs.

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Carburetor

    Adjusting the Carburetor Tuning Your Engine When tuning the needle valves for maximum performance, adjust them in small increments, 1/16 turn at a time. An engine should not be run too lean; doing so will severely shorten the life of the engine. When an engine is set too lean, it will run very strong at first but soon begin to sag and hesitate or stall when accelerating.

  • Page 13: Setting The Idle Rpm

    After Run Engine Maintenance Setting the Idle RPM The last setting to be made is the idle rpm. Turning the idle stop screw After you’re finished racing for the day, it’s important to empty the fuel tanks clockwise increases the idle speed. Turning the screw counterclockwise will and run the remaining fuel from the engine.

  • Page 14: Setting The Brake Linkage

    Setting the Brake Linkage Loosen the setscrew in the blue knurled knob and slide the knob such that it just contacts the molded pivot on the arm, then retighten the setscrew. 6. Adjust the full throttle position with the programming in your transmitter such that the carburetor is full open just as the trigger reaches the full throttle position.

  • Page 15: Center Differential

    Center Differential www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • 1...

  • Page 16: Front/Rear Differential

    57 50 Front/Rear Differential Front Differential Rear Differential 1 • Turmoil ARR www.sportwerksRC.com...

  • Page 17: Front And Rear Shocks

    63, 73 26, 73 73, 75 34, 73 64, 73 67, 73 34, 74 63, 74 72, 73 26, 74 33, 73 74, 75 70, 73 64, 74 72, 74 72, 73 67, 74 68, 73 33, 74 70, 74 72, 74 Front and Rear 69, 74...

  • Page 18: Steering Bellcrank & Radio Tray

    37, 96 4,96 37, 96 37, 96 2, 96 Steering 95, 192 Bellcrank & 44, 95 31, 97 Radio Tray 27, 97 37, 96 95, 192 30, 97 31, 97 44, 95 30, 97 30, 97 2, 96 1 • Turmoil ARR www.sportwerksRC.com...

  • Page 19: Front Suspension

    Front Suspension 23 107 50, 128 www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • 1...

  • Page 20: Front Gearbox Mount

    Front Gearbox Mount 45, 133 44, 133 45, 133 0 • Turmoil ARR www.sportwerksRC.com...

  • Page 21: Front/Rear Center Driveshaft

    40, 102 Front/Rear Center Driveshaft Front Center Driveshaft Rear Center Driveshaft www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • 1...

  • Page 22: Rear Suspension

    50, 128 Rear Suspension  • Turmoil ARR www.sportwerksRC.com...

  • Page 23: Rear Gearbox Mount

    26 8 37, 134 45, 134 38, 134 45, 134 44, 134 Rear Gearbox Mount www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • ...

  • Page 24: Main Chassis

    Main Chassis  • Turmoil ARR www.sportwerksRC.com...

  • Page 25: Engine/Clutch/Air Filter Assembly

    154, 155 150, 155 32, 149 151, 155 Engine/Clutch/ 150, 155 Air Filter Assembly 140, 172 www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • ...

  • Page 26: Fuel Tank/Cvd

    3, 135 Fuel 27, 97 Tank/CVD  • Turmoil ARR www.sportwerksRC.com...

  • Page 27: Front & Rear Tire/ Wheel Assembly

    60, 160 60, 160 59, 160 Front & Rear Tire/ Wheel Assembly Front Tire/Wheel 60, 160 60, 160 59, 160 Rear Tire/Wheel www.sportwerksRC.com Turmoil Pro • ...

  • Page 28: Parts Listings

    KEY # PART# Quantity Description SWK2022 3mm x 6mm Flathead Screw SWK2024 3mm x 8mm Flathead Screw SWK2026 3mm x 10mm Flathead Screw SWK2028 3mm x 12mm Flathead Screw SWK2032 3mm x 16mm Flathead Screw SWK2036 3mm x 20mm Flathead Screw SWK2056 4mm x 10mm Flathead Screw SWK2062...
  • Page 29 KEY # PART# Quantity Description SWK2419 3mm x 3mm Setscrew SWK2430 3mm x 14mm Setscrew SWK2440 4mm x 4mm Setscrew SWK2450 5mm x 4mm Setscrew SWK2460 Threaded Chassis Inserts SWK2465 Chassis Stand-off Bag Front Fuel Tank Standoff Rear Fuel Tank Standoff Radio Tray Standoff SWK2471 Pivot Ball Bag: Turmoil...
  • Page 30 KEY # PART# Quantity Description SWK2550 Steering Link/Turnbuckle 3x36mm SWK2560 Tie Rod/Turnbuckle 4x50mm SWK2570 Camber Link/Turnbuckle 5x60mm SWK2600 Bearing Crush Sleeve SWK2620 Clutch Bearings 5x10x4mm SWK2660 Rubber Sealed Bearings 8x16x5mm SWK2705 Turmoil Painted Body, Orange SWK2740 Dish Wheels, White SWK2840 Buggy Tires/Inserts 1/8 Tire Foam Inserts 1/8 Buggy Tires...
  • Page 31 KEY # PART# Quantity Description SWK3026 Front Shock Set Shock Bladder Washer 2.5x5mm Adjustment Collar O-Ring Adjustment Collar Shock O-Ring Shock Shaft Bushing 3.4mm Shock Shaft Bushing 1mm 7mm Snap Ring Shock Cap 1mm Spring Clip 2mm Spring Clip 3mm Spring Clip 4mm Spring Clip Parts Listings 5mm Spring Clip...
  • Page 32 KEY # PART# Quantity Description SWK3028 Rear Shock Set Shock Bladder Washer 2.5x5mm Adjustment Collar O-Ring Adjustment Collar Shock O-Ring Shock Shaft Bushing 3.4mm Shock Shaft Bushing 1mm 7mm Snap Ring Shock Cap 1mm Spring Clip 2mm Spring Clip 3mm Spring Clip 4mm Spring Clip Parts Listings 5mm Spring Clip...
  • Page 33 KEY # PART# Quantity Description SWK3040 Shock Molded Parts Bag 1mm Spring Clip 2mm Spring Clip 3mm Spring Clip 4mm Spring Clip 5mm Spring Clip Upper Shock Eyelet Upper Spring Retainer Lower Spring Retainer Shock Rod End 6.8mm SWK3050 Front Buggy Springs: Black (Firm) SWK3060 Rear Buggy Springs: Black (Firm) SWK3070...
  • Page 34 KEY # PART# Quantity Description SWK3086 Differential Gasket SWK3088 Differential Cross Pins SWK3090 Differential Shims SWK3092 Differential Case SWK3094 Brake Pads Brake Pads Brake Pad Spacers SWK3096 Brake Discs SWK3098 Diff Housing Bag Lower Diff Housing Upper Diff Housing Bearing Support Parts Listings Center Diff Housing (upper) Center Diff Housing (lower)
  • Page 35 KEY # PART# Quantity Description SWK3109 Steering Servo Saver Bag: Turmoil Servo Horn Adapter 23T Servo Horn Adapter 24T Servo Horn Adapter 25T Steering Servo Arm Steering Bellcrank Bushings Upper Servo Saver Lower Servo Saver Steering Bellcrank Left Ball Cup Bellcrank Post Servo Saver Spring Retainer Servo Saver Spring Retainer...
  • Page 36 KEY # PART# Quantity Description SWK3110 Throttle Linkage Bag Threaded Servo Arm Guide Pivot Countersunk Servo Arm Guide Pivot Servo Horn Adapter 23T Servo Horn Adapter 24T Servo Horn Adapter 25T Throttle/Brake Servo Arm Linkage Adjuster-Red Linkage Adjuster-Blue Linkage Adjuster-Silver Linkage Wire Locking Collar Linkage Spring...
  • Page 37 KEY # PART# Quantity Description SWK3114 Antenna Bag Antenna Antenna Cap SWK3116 Mount Bag Servo Mounting Pads Stand-Up Servo Mounting Pads Front Body Mount Rear Body Mount Transponder Mount Steering Servo Mounts SWK3118 Switch Cover SWK3133 Pin Brace Bag Parts Listings Hinge Pin Brace (RTR) Rear Hinge Pin Brace (RTR) SWK3173...
  • Page 38 KEY # PART# Quantity Description SWK3130 Pillow Ball Assembly Bag Pillow Ball 14.6mm Pillow Ball Insert Pillow Ball Retainer Plate Pillow Ball Cap 3mm x 10mm Button Head Screw SWK3132 Retainer Plate/Ball Cap Bag Pillow Ball Retainer Plate Pillow Ball Cap SWK3134 Hinge Pin Bushings SWK3139...
  • Page 39 KEY # PART# Quantity Description SWK3154 Rear Hub Bag Left Rear Hub Right Rear Hub SWK3156 Rear Suspension Arms SWK3158 Rear Bulkhead Bag Rear Bulkhead, F Support Rear Bulkhead, R Support SWK3168B 17mm Wheel Nuts: Blue SWK3164 Bulkhead Brace Bag Front Bulkhead Brace Rear Bulkhead Brace Parts Listings...
  • Page 40 KEY # PART# Quantity Description SWK3185 Fuel Tank Lower Tank Half Upper Tank Half Fuel Tank Lid Top Fuel Tank Lid Fuel Tank Baffle Fuel Tank Internals 3mm x 10mm Flathead Screw Hinge Pin 1mm E-Clip Cap Spring Fuel Tank Cap Gasket Splash Guard 3mm x 8mm Button Head Screw Parts Listings...
  • Page 41 KEY # PART# Quantity Description SWK3232 Air Filter Bag Air Filter Top Air Filter Bottom Foam Filter Tie Wrap 3mm x 8mm Phillips Head Screw SWK3234 Manifold Springs SWK3236 Manifold Adapter SWK3238 Tuned Pipe Mounting Wire SWK3240 Tuned Pipe Mount SWK3243 Round Manifold: Turmoil SWK9203...
  • Page 42 KEY # PART# Quantity Description SWK3195 Clutch Shim Bag Flywheel Pin Shim Clutch Bell Shim Flywheel Shim SWK3233 Throttle Return Spring SWK3244 Large Fuel Filter (Blue) SWK2228 3mm x 12mm Button Head Screw SWK3289 Rear Body Mount: Turmoil Rear Body Mount 3mm x 25mm Socket Head Cap Screw 3mm Washer SWK3287...
  • Page 43 KEY # PART# Quantity Description SWK9138 Aluminum Camber Shims 1, 1.5, 2mm 1.0mm Camber Shim (Blue) 1.5mm Camber Shim (Silver) 2.0mm Camber Shim (Black) SWK2461 Threaded Bell Crank Bushings (4) SWK3277 Ackerman Rack (RTR) Ackerman Rack (RTR) Lower Servo Saver Steering Bellcrank Left Threaded Bell Crank Bushings 3mm x 10mm Flathead Screw...

  • Page 44: Turmoil Specifications And Helpful Information

    Brake Knob Color Code Fluids Used in the Turmoil Red= Rear Brake Shocks: 30wt Oil Front and Rear Silver= Front brake Differentials Blue= Throttle Center: 7000wt Front: 5000wt Chassis Specifications Rear: 1000wt Overall Length: 19.4 in (492mm) ROAR and IFMAR 1/8-Scale Buggy Rules Width: 12.2 in (310mm) Wheelbase-Adjustable: 12.8 in–13.0 in (325mm–330mm) Minimum Track Width: 10 ft continuous...

  • Page 45: Set Up Tips

    Differential Fluids Caster Changing the viscosity of the fluid in the differentials affects the way the The Turmoil ™ offers two caster positions: arms forward and arms rearward. car handles and performs. The Turmoil ™ differentials come pre-filled with Moving the clip in front of or behind the upper front arms easily changes 5000wt in the front and center and 1000wt in the rear.

  • Page 46: Turmoil Setup Sheet

    Gearing: Front Shocks: Driver Clutch Bell Pistons Date Spur Gear Lap Times Clutch Shoe Position Springs Track Conditions: Lower Mounting Position on Arm: Differential Fluids: Traction: Slick Medium High Caster Angle: 17 Degrees 22 Degrees Surface: Smooth Bumpy Rough Front Layout: Tight Medium...
  • Page 47 Gearing: Front Shocks: Driver Clutch Bell Pistons Date Spur Gear Lap Times Clutch Shoe Position Springs Track Conditions: Lower Mounting Position on Arm: Differential Fluids: Traction: Slick Medium High Caster Angle: 17 Degrees 22 Degrees Surface: Smooth Bumpy Rough Front Layout: Tight Medium...
  • Page 48 © 2006 Horizon Hobby, Inc. 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, Illinois 61822 (877) 504-0233 www.horizonhobby.com ...

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