User manual THUNDER TIGER S3 EB 4 RALLY GAME

[. . . ] The new EB-4 S3 comes with some totally new settings that have never been applied on 1/8th scale nitro buggy before, such as the super low center of gravity, radical engineering of a car construction and more than innovative, good looking and high performance suspension. This is a look into the future for 1/8th scale cars and the future is here with Thunder Tiger. Thunder Tiger guarantees you should have many hours of trouble free use from this R/C product. We race and test our products around the world to bring you state-of-the-art R/C products. CAUTION Thank you for purchasing a Thunder Tiger Product. [. . . ] TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY Hobby knife Phillips type screwdrivers & hex wrenches (Ref: TTR screw Drive Set ) Needle Nose Pliers Lexan Cutter/Scissors Special Reamer (Ref: TTR Hole Punch/ Reamer No. 1120) Wire Cutter 4. EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY CA Glue Thread Locking Glue Silicon Oil Grease 5. TOOLS INCLUDED IN KIT Hex Wrench 1. 5mm, 2mm, 2. 5mm, 3mm, 5mm Part bag used bag 5-way Nut Wrench Wrench 6. SYMBOL USED THROUGHOUT THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Optional Parts Cut off shaded portion Tentatively tighten Check out non-binding movement True-to-scale diagram Must be purchased separately Pay attention here Use pliers Wire Cutter Hobby knife Apply C. A Glue Apply Grease Apply silicon oil Apply thread locking glue Assemble two times Assemble left and right side the same way Assemble in right order Drill holes with the specified diameter (mm) Hint 1 A bag STEERING SERVO SAVER 1. 1 Steering Bell-Crank ø5x10mm Bearing Steering rod 1. 2 Note Left thread, Right thread Inner Servo tie rod 20mm Outer PD1857 ALUM SERVO SAVER SET 13mm Ball joints must be 90° to each other 1. 3 1 3x16mm 3x16mm M3x16mm Flat Head Hex Screw Note the direction of curve side 3x20mm M3x20mm Flat Head Hex Screw 3x16mm 3x20mm Lock Nut, M3 M3x16mm Button Head Hex Screw 1. 0mm Note the orientation. The small pivot balls are outside. 1. 4 3x12mm M3x12mm Button Head Hex Screw Right Left Left Refer to P. 29 for Camber Adjustment M3x8mm Button Head Hex Screw 3x12mm Right Note the direction 3x12mm Apply few drops of CA glue around the profile edge of the carbon plate for added strength. PD1858 A7075 LITE ST SLIDER W/BB (IMOLA RED) PD1843-R CARBON SERVO SAVER TOP PLATE(R) OPT (DIAMOND SILVER) PD1843-S CARBON SERVO SAVER TOP PLATE(S) OPT Intial Position Refer to P. 29 for Camber Adjustment 2 B bag GEAR DIFFERENTIALS x3 x3 2. 1 Roll Pin, ø2. 5x11mm O-ring, ø5. 8x9. 6mm O-ring, ø4. 4x0. 8mm 0. 15mm Gear Shim Center diff out drive cup Hint: Use tweezer to insert pin 3x14mm 3x14mm PD1998 STEEL MAIN GEAR, 48T 2. 2 Hint: Oil on the paper gasket will hold it in place M3x14mm Flat Head Hex Screw Fill the diff case with silicone oil 80% full 0. 2mm Satelite Gear Shim Fron Cen Rea Front & Rear differential Center differential The initial setting of the Diffs oil meets most off-road tracks for stable handling. Thicker silicon oil will decrease the vehicle's turning capability and increase its forward traction. Ask an experienced modeler or your hobby shop for further advice at your local track. Front diff silicon oil: 5, 000 Center diff silicon oil: 3, 000 Rear diff silicon oil: 1, 000 3 C bag FRONT & REAR BULKHEADS 3. 1 M3x22mm Button Head Hex Screw Hint: Use supplied shims in bag B to adjust the proper gearmesh. Carefully when assembling, do not bend shims. 5x4mm M3x12mm Socket Head Hex Screw From B bag M3x16mm Socket Head Hex Screw 3x22mm 3x12mm 3x16mm 3x12mm 3x16mm Marked 3. 2 M3x25mm Button Head Hex Screw Front Drive Train 3x12mm 3x12mm 3x16mm 3x12mm 3x16mm PD1840 A7075 FR SHOCK TOWER, S3 OPT M3x12mm Button Head Hex Screw M3x12mm Socket Head Hex Screw 3x22mm 3x25mm 5x4mm M3x16mm Socket Head Hex Screw Lock Nut, M3 M5x4mm Set Screw PD1841 A7075 RR SHOCK TOWER, S3 OPT Pushing universal joint against the pinion gear to remove gap. And then tighten set screw onto the gear flat spot. 4 D bag GEAR DIFFERENTIALS 4. 1 Marked "F" M3x16mm Brake Pad Fixing Screw Temporarily insert brake disk here for proper gap between pads. 3x16mm 3x16mm 4. 2 Marked "R" Note orientation PD1845 CTR DIFF MOUNT, S3 OPT Insert brake disk between brake Pads. PD1861 HEATSINK DISC BRAKE, S3 OPT Marked "R" Marked "F" 4 4. 3 3x35mm M3x35mm Socket Head Hex Screw 3x35mm 3x3mm 4. 4 M3x3mm Set Screw 3mm 3mm 4. 5 5 E F bag bag CENTER DRIVE TRAIN M4x10mm Flat Head Hex Screw Choose the FR0 toe block and RF2 toe block for the initial setting. You can adjust front caster, rear inboard toe and rear anti-squat by changing the different suspension arm holders to meet your race requirement. For more adjusting details, please refer to "Set Up" section. M4x12mm Flat Head Hex Screw Note orientation 3x10mm Apply silicon oil to hold gasket to bottom of bulkhead. RF2 3x8mm M3x10mm Button Head Hex Screw 3x10mm M3x8mm Button Head Hex Screw Insert the ball joints into the suspension holders. Wheelbase adjustment spacers 1mm 2mm 2mm 7. 4 3x5mm Note orientation 7. 5 Outer M4x12mm Flat Head Hex Screw 40. 8 mm Inner PD1853 A7075 RR PLATE RR TRANS, RR+2, S3 OPT PD1991 A7075 RR PLATE RR TRANS, RR+2. 5, S3 OPT PD1854 A7075 RR PLATE RR TRANS, RR+3, S3 OPT PD1992 A7075 RR PLATE RR TRANS, RR+4, S3 OPT Insert the ball joints into the suspension holders. Refer to P. 27 for rear toe adjustment. RR3 3x22mm 4x12mm From F bag 7. 6 3x18mm M3x18mm Socket Head Hex Screw Lock Nut, M3 3x22mm M3x22mm Button Head Hex Screw 7 7. 7 7. 8 M3x3mm Set Screw M3x5mm Set Screw Initial position on the rear shock tower Initial position on the rear hub M3x10mm Button Head Hex Screw 3x PD1866 SWAY BAR, GOLD 3mm, S3 3x5mm PD1867 SWAY BAR, SILVER 2. 5mm, S3 8 bag 3x10mm SIDE GUARD I 3x8mm Lock Nut, M3 M3x8mm Flat Head Hex Screw 3x8mm 9 J bag RADIO BOX & FUEL TANK 9. 1 M3x8mm Button Head Hex Screw Apply few drops of CA glue around the profile edge of the carbon plate for added strength. 3x14mm 3x10mm M3x10mm Button Head Hex Screw M3x14mm Flat Head Socket Screw 3x8mm AD2523-R ANODIZED WASHER, OPT Hint: You can use servo grommets to protect your servo (Not Included) Servos not included Battery pack & Receiver not included For AD2523-R PD0680 CT MACHINE SCREW M3x14mm (IMOLA RED) PD1842-R CARBON SERVO TRAY(R), S3 OPT Route servo lead as shown Route the receiver wire through the mounting hole and the antenna tube. Foam not included Hint: Use foam to cushion the battery pack and receiver for vibration protection. (DIAMOND SILVER) PD1842-S CARBON SERVO TRAY(S), S3 OPT 9 9. 3 M3x10mm Button Head Hex Screw M3x10mm Flat Head Hex Screw From F bag 3x10mm 3x10mm 9. 4 M3x12mm Flat Head Hex Screw M3x22mm Button Head Hex Screw 3x22mm 3x12mm 3x12mm Hint: Cut the pressure nipple beneath the tank cap for fuel gun using. Hint: Cut a piece of fuel tubing as fuel tank grommet as shown. 10 K bag ENGINE MOUNT & CLUTCH SET Engine rotation direction Note the orientation of the clutch shoes. M3x8mm Socket Head Hex Screw 3x8mm PD1980-1 CLUTCH SPRING, 0. 9mm PD1980-2 CLUTCH SPRING, 1. 1mm PD0470 CLUTCH BELL 26mm, 15T, 1/8 PD0619 CLUTCH BELL 26mm, 14T, 1/8 Approx. 1/8" Before Cutting After Cutting Hint: The clutch tuning up is for experienced modlers only. Hint: The lock nuts are used if the fixing screws get loose eventually. PD1993 ALUMINUM CLUTCH SHOES 10. 1 Engine not included 4x10mm 3x14mm M4x10mm Flat Head Hex Screw Lock Nut, M3 10. 2 4x12mm M4x12mm Flat Head Hex Screw M3x14mm Socket Head Hex Screw ø3mm Lock Washer Insert a sheet of paper to adjust proper gear mesh. PD1859 LITE ENGINE MOUNT 10. 3 M4x4mm Set Screw 4x4mm 9796 3-CHAMBER TUNED PIPE, EFRA 2035 9796-1 3-CHAMBER TUNED PIPE, W/ MANIFOLD EFRA 2035 From I bag Muffler and manifold not included 9797 3-CHAMBER TUNED PIPE, EFRA 2039 9797-1 3-CHAMBER TUNED PIPE, W/ MANIFOLD EFRA 2039 11 L bag THROTTLE AND BRAKE LINKAGE 11. 1 Cut the attached throttle rod in the bag (Approxi. 15mm) to avoid interfering. M3x3mm Set Screw Cut off 15mm approx. Flat Washer, ø2. 6 Cut excess off in order not to hit the tank. 11. 2 Install appropriat servo horn accordingly to your servo. Initial mounting holes 3x16mm 3x12mm M3x8mm Button Head Hex Screw 3x8mm M3x12mm Button Head Hex Screw Hint: Use the collars to adjust the brake rod. From A bag 3x8mm Marked "T" or "J" M3x16mm Button Head Hex Screw 3x16mm Marked "T" or "J" Already assembled "T"-ACE R/C, Futaba "J" -JR, Sanwa, Airtronic, KO Propo, Multiplex Lock Nut, M3 11 11. 3 Throttle linkage adjustment 1. Neutral 1mm Idle adjustment Screw Approx 0. 5mm 2. High throttle Open fully 3. Brake 1mm Neutral Turn on the transmitter and receiver and set engine control servo trim to the neutral position. High throttle Adjust the servo-horn mounting position for the carburetor to open fully. Change the pivot mounting position on the servo horn in case the carburetor is not open fully or if it is opening excessively. Or if ATV/ EPA functions are available on the transmitter, adjust the throttle high end point. [. . . ] Increases traction when entering corners Note1: You can also adjust the rear camber by positioning the rear upper tie rods in the different holes in the shock towers and outer rear hubs. For more information, please refer to the "Set-Up Sheet" in a separate sheet. Note2: Ensure you make equal adjustments on both left and right sides of the car. Ride Height (or Droop) Adjustment 8. Ride Height (or Droop) Adjustment: The front/rear ride height can be adjusted by screwing in or unscrewing the setscrews in the lower arms. Characteristics Less steering, good handling on smooth tracks Unscrewing Becomes higher More steering, good handling on rough tracks FRONT REAR Setscrews Ride height Screwing in Becomes lower FR0 RR3 3. 8mm on the bottom Initial Setting 3. 9mm on the bottom Ackerman Adjustment 9. Ackerman Adjustment: Adjust the Ackerman angle by linking the front steering rods into the different holes on the steering slider. [. . . ]