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Sportwerks Tailwhip Assembly And Operation Manual

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1/14-Scale RTR Drift Car
Assembly and Operation Manual
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Specifications
Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/14
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 .5 in
(318mm)
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .25 in
(133mm)
Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . 7 .375 in
(187mm)
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 .5 oz
(794 g)

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  • Page 1 ® 1/14-Scale RTR Drift Car Assembly and Operation Manual Specifications Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/14 Length .

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Electronic Speed Control with receiver, and a high performance E-370 racing motor . Although your Tailwhip is an entry-level model, it does require Damage Limits ................. . . 3 some basic mechanical ability .

  • Page 3: Warranty Period

    ® Warranty Period Damage Limits Horizon Hobby, Inc ., (Horizon) warranties that the Products purchased (the HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR date of purchase by the Purchaser .

  • Page 4: Inspection Or Repairs

    ® Inspection or Repairs Non-Warranty Repairs If this Product needs to be inspected or repaired, please call for a Return Should your repair not be covered by warranty the repair will be completed Merchandise Authorization (RMA) . Pack the Product securely using a and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense shipping carton .

  • Page 5: Safety, Precautions, And Warnings

    Additional Warranty Information As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating it in a This Sportwerks model and the electronics in it have been factory manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to assembled and thoroughly checked at the time of shipment and as such the product or the property of others .

  • Page 6: Tools You Will Find Handy

    The following is an overview of the operation of the Sportwerks radio system useful when performing maintenance or repair to your Tailwhip . and it’s various functions and adjustments . Since your Tailwhip operates on a radio signal you control, it’s important you read and understand about all of •...

  • Page 7: The Electronic Speed Control (Esc) And Receiver (Rx)

    ® The Electronic Speed Control (ESC) and Receiver (Rx) Steering Port: Where the steering servo plugs in . Resetting the ESC Crystal: Determines which channel it will receive The ESC comes preset and ready Antenna Wire: Receives the signal from the transmitter for use .

  • Page 8: Wheel O-Rings

    The wheels on the Tailwhip come molded with two grooves that o-rings The Tailwhip can also be converted for street or carpet racing . To do so, you can be placed in for additional traction . Our testing has shown that a single will just need to change the wheels and tires .
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  • Page 10: Setting The Gear Mesh

    ® Setting the Gear Mesh Changing the Spur Gear Proper gear mesh is important to the performance of your vehicle . If the If you're replacing the spur gear with one of a different size (number of mesh is too loose it will cause the spur gear to fail (strip); if set too tightly, it teeth), you must first loosen (do not remove) the two screws that secure will decrease speed and cause the motor to overheat .

  • Page 11: Slipper Adjustment

    (to the left) to increase the slip . To check your setting, place the Tailwhip on the ground . As you push the car backwards allowing it to roll freely, punch the throttle . The slipper should slip no more then an inch or two as it accelerates .

  • Page 12: Chassis Tuning Tips

    . Battery Placement The battery position in your Tailwhip can be adjusted by moving the battery to the forward or rearward position . Moving the battery forward will increase steering; moving the battery to the rear will increase traction .

  • Page 13: Service And Maintenance

    ® Service and Maintenance Cleaning Performance can be hindered if dirt gets in any of the moving suspension parts . Use compressed air or a soft paintbrush or toothbrush to remove dust and dirt . Avoid using solvents or chemicals, as they can actually wash dirt into the bearings or moving parts as well as cause damage to the electronics .

  • Page 14: Shocks

    ® Shocks The shocks will need to be rebuilt periodically when the fluid gets low or dirty . Remove the shocks from the vehicle, unscrew the aluminum cap, dump the fluid and clean thoroughly . Refill with silicone shock fluid to the top of the body (the factory setup is 25 weight oil) .
  • Page 15 Hinge Pin Mounts 3 .99 SWK6216 1100mAh NiMH 7 .2V Battery Pack 34 .99 SWK6012 Shock Molded Parts 3 .99 SWK6070 1/14 Tailwhip Body, Clear 16 .99 SWK6014 Shock Set Assembled (4) 13 .99 SWK6072 1/14 Tailwhip Body, Red 21 .99 SWK6016 Shock Shafts &...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Guide

    Bind in drivetrain Remove pinion and check/repair as necessary Motor/ESC overheated Over-geared Install smaller pinion gear If upgrading your Tailwhip with a faster motor or a higher Doesn’t operate Transmitter battery low Replace AA batteries performance battery pack, it may...
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  • Page 28 ® © 2007 Horizon Hobby, Inc . 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, Illinois 61822 (877) 504-0233 www.horizonhobby.com 11233...

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