Awesomatix A800X User manual

A800X
1/10-SCALE TOURING CAR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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BEFOREYOUSTART
The A800X car is the high-quality, innovative 1/10-scale touring car and should be built only by persons
with previous experience building R/C model racing cars. This is not a toy and is not intended for use by children
without direct supervision of a responsible, knowledgeable adult. Read the instruction manual carefully and fully understand
it before beginning assembly. If you have any problems or questions please do not hesitate to contact the Awesomatix
team at [e-mail]. If,for any reason,you decide that you do not want your A800Xcar you must not begin
assembly. Your A800Xcar cannot be returned to Awesomatix Innovations for a refund or exchange
if it has been fully or partially assembled.
This kit is a radio controlled model racing product and could cause harm and personal injury.
The A800Xcar isdesigned for use on r/c car race tracks. It should not be used in general public areas.
Awesomatix Innovations accept no responsibility for any injuries caused by making or using this kit.
Due to policy of continuous product development the exact specifications of the kit may vary.
Awesomatix Innovations do reserve all rights to change any specifications without prior notice. All rights reserved.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing your Awesomatix car!
The A800Xcar was designed in Russia and produced by Awesomatix Innovations company.
The A800Xcar utilises many unique features, including some patented innovations.
GENERALPRECAUTIONS
•Many of the items in this kit are small enough to be accidentally swallowed and are therefore potential choking hazards, making them potentially fatal.
Please ensure that when assembling the kit you do so out of the reach of small/young children.
•Take care when building, as some parts may have sharp edges.
•Please read this manual carefully to understand which ancillary items (tools, electrics, electronics etc) are used with this kit.
Awesomatix Innovations accept no responsibility for the operation of any such ancillary items.
Exercise care when using tools and sharp instruments.
• Follow the operating instructions for the radio equipment at all times.
•
• Never touch rotating parts of the car as this may cause injury.
Keepthewheelsofthemodeloffthegroundwhencheckingtheoperation of the radio equipment.
• To prevent any serious personal injury and/or damage to property, be responsible when operating all remote controlled models.
• The model car is not intended for use on roads or areas where its operation can conflict with or disrupt pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
•
• Do not run your car in poor light or if it goes out of sight. Any impairment to your vision may result in damage to your car or, worse, injury to others
or their property.
• As a radio controlled device, your car is subject to radio interference from things beyond your control. Any such interference may cause a loss of
control of your car so please consider this possibility at all times.
When not using RC model, always disconnect and remove battery.
• Insulate any exposed electrical wiring to prevent dangerous short circuits.
•
Take maximum care in wiring, connecting and insulating cables. Make sure cables are always connected securely.
Check connectors for if they become loose and if so reconnect them securely. Never use R/C models with damaged wires.
A damaged wire is extremely dangerous and can cause short-circuits resulting in fire.
ASSEMBLYNOTES
Before starting each build-stage check that you have the right quantity and size of items for the build-stage. To assist you with
the assembly of your A800Xcar we have included full-size images of all the small hardware parts laid out so that you can
place items on top of the images to check they are the correct size/length. You can find the useful tips and pictures of A800X
assembling on the Internet sites: www.awesomatix.info/en/tipps-tricks/aufbau/, www.awesomatixusa.com/p/tips.html,
http://jdandracing.blogspot.gr.
EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDED(NOT INCLUDED)
Radio Transmitter
• Radio Receiver
• Electronic Speed Control
• Steering Servo
•
Electric Motor
• Pinion Gear (64 or 48 Pitch)
•
Spur Gear (64 or 48 Pitch)
• 7.4 VLi-Po Battery
•
• 190mm Body Shell
M4mm Wheel Nuts
• Touring Car Wheels, Tires,Inserts
•
TOOLS RECOMMENDED(NOT INCLUDED)
1.5mm, 2.0mm Hex Driver
•
• 2.0mm Ball End Hex Driver
• 5.5mm, 7mm, 9mm, 3/8”, 10mm Wrenches
• Callipers
Hobby Knife
• Camber Gauge
•Ride Height Gauge
•
• ThinCA Glue
Thread Lock
• Diff Silicone Oil
• Joint Grease
•

STEP1
FINISHED
Make Front Right
and Front Left.
Make Rear Right
and Rear Left.
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SB3X5 M3x5 Button Head Screw x4
SB3X8 M3x8 Button Head Screw x2
SH1.0 6x3x1mm Spacer (Gray)x4
SH1.75 6x3x1.75mm Spacer (Black) x10
ST03 Ball Stud x8
AM06WLSteeringBlockx4
AM14ASteering Arm x2
AM23-1Rear SteeringArmx2
ST24 4,8mm Ball Studx4
SB3X5
SH1.75
ST24
AM06WL
AM14A
ST03
SH1.75
ST03
STEP1
AM06WL
SB3X5
ST03
SH1.0
ST24
AM23-1
ST03
Note:The last turnsofthe lowerST03Ball Studs and
SB3X5 screws can be tight.Screwthemwithforce.
Note:Use other combinations of SH0.5,SH1.0and SH1.75 Spacers under appropriate
Pivot Balls and Ball Studs to adjust your car set-up to better suit different track conditions.
SH1.75
SH1.0
SH1.75
SH1.75
SB3X8
Note the difference between
ST03and ST24Ball Studs!
ST03
ST24

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ST01Front Axle x2
ST16U-Joint Cross x4
ST17-1Universal Ringx2
ST13 Front Universal Bone x2
ST38Universals Nutx2
PIN01 1.5x7.8 Pin x4
ST10 2.0mm Pin x2
SPR07 E-Ringx2
ST11 BushingRx4
Make 2 Front Universals.
STEP2
FINISHED
PIN01
PIN01
ST10
SPR07
ST01
ST16
ST16
ST17-1
ST13
STEP2
You can use optional
ST12Bushings S or
UB1 Ball Bearingsset
instead of ST11 BushingR.
ST12
Apply Joint Grease to
the rubbing surfaces.
ST11
ST11
ST12
ST38
ST38
Attention!
Note the mutualorientation of ST16at screwing of ST38.
The pins of bothST16should be parallelto each other.
The recommended wrench for screwing of ST38is
3/8USstandardwrench ( ~ 9,53 mm).

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PIN01 1.5x7.8 Pin x2
ST10 2.0mm Pin x2
SPR07 E-Ringx2
ST11 Bushing R x4
ST02Rear Axle x2
ST16U-Joint Cross x2
ST14Rear Universal Bone x2
P08C-Drive (optional) x2
STEP3
STEP3
FINISHED
Make 2 Rear Universals.
Tip:
Use a 2.5mm flat screwdriver
to unclamp ST02Rear Axle.
ST10
SPR07
PIN01
ST02
ST16
ST14
Assembling/disassembling method
1. Unclamp ST02Rear Axle a bit.
2. Take out/insert ST16U-Joint Cross
from/into unclamped ST02Rear Axle.
You can use optional
ST12Bushings S or
UB1 Ball Bearingsset
instead of ST11 BushingR.
ST12
ST12
ST11
ST11
Apply Joint Grease to
the rubbing surfaces.

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STEP4
B106RS
B106RS
B106RS
B106RS
P16
AT13
STEP4
FINISHED
Make 2 Front.
SC2X6
SC2X6
AT13 P16
B106RSMR106RSBearingx8
P16Lock Ring x4
AT13 Wheel Hexx4
SC2X6 M2x6CapHead Screwx4
Note:Press P16LockRingonthe Axle to fix it.
For disassembly hit to the end face of the Axle or
press down on it.
Make 2 Rear.
Note:Rear Universals may be a bit tight at this
stage. But don’t worry as the Rear Universals
take its true position after the wheels mounting.
STEP5
Make Front Right
and Front Left.
Make Rear
Right and Rear Left.
P04
C04M1
P16
Note:
P04have the tight fit in theC04M1arm.
Don’t overtighten SB25X8 screws to avoid ST03 binding.
Achieve a free action of the ball joint with a minimal backlash.
STEP5FINISHED
SB25X8M2.5x8Button HeadScrewx8
C04M1Suspension Arm x4
P04Arm Haspx4
SB25X8x2

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Rebuildable Damper Set
AT40-1
Note:Every A800Xkit includesfour factoryassembled and oil filled D2.2Rebuildable Dampers.D2.2damper allows for
both dampening adjustment via thicker silicon oil, and consistent performance since the racer can rebuild the shock.
The factoryassembled and oil filled D2.2Rebuildable Dampers come with 500 cst pure silicone oil inside.
The build instructions for D2.2Rebuildable Dampers is on this page.
For disassembling please do all steps in the reverse order.
1)Stretch and place OR18O-ringin the groove ofthe AT40-1Cup.
2)InsertP45LSponge Piston into AT41-2Vane cavity. Align the outer face of P45LPiston with the outer edge of AT41-2Vane cavity.
3)Stand AT42-1Case up and fill ~1/2 of volume with the desirable silicone oil. Insert AT41-2Vane into AT42-1Case slowly full way down.
4)Add more silicone oil. Oil should cover the AT41-2Vane completely.It is highlyrecommend that damper be placed into a vacuum pump
to remove air. Otherwise let the damper sit for 30m+to allow air bubbles to escape.
5)With the damper still vertical (important !),screw AT40-1Cup into the AT42-1Case with a 9mm socket wrench until fullythreaded. Do
not force the AT40-1Cup -once aligned,it will screw on easily.The excessive oil should go out through the gap between AT40-1and
AT41-2Vane.Please don’t remove thisoil fromthe bearing cavityofAT40-1Cup on thisstage!
6)Place OR155 O-ringinto AT40-1Cup. You can use a piece of an appropriate tube to press o-ring slowly and fully into cavity.
7)Place B85bearingand one SH5X7X0.1shim onto AT41-2Vane output shaft.
8) Clean up oil off the outer surface of damper.
OR18
1)
6)CUTAWAYVIEW
This cavity should be
filled by oil before
o-ring installation.
AT42-1
5)
OR155 B85
SH5X7X0.1
AT40-1
AT41-2
OILOIL
P45
P45L
P45L
2)
3)4)
7)

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STEP6
STEPS6
FINISHED
SRS
RHS
SPR03
P09
D2.2
AM17XR
SPR01
STEP6
(cont’d)
Assemble 2Right Shocks
and 2 Left Shocks.
SPR02X
SC2X6
Attention!After installation of SPR02Xrotate the complete D2.2damper within AM17XR/L
until the maximum up travel is reached and secure SC2X6screw in the AM17X/RLafter that.
At the max up travel position the SPR02X should touch the stopper on AM17X/RL!!!
Note:
Initial position of RHSRide Height Screw is ~0,6mm.
Don’t tighten SRSSpring Rating Screw too much to
avoid P09thread damage.
SC2X6 M2x6CapHead Screwx4
SRSSpring Rating Screw x4
RHS Ride Height Screw x4
SPR03Shock Pointer x4
P09Shock Screw Holder x4
AM17XRDamper Holder Rightx2
AM17XLDamper Holder Leftx2
D2.2Damper x4
SPR01 STD Shock Spring x4
SPR02XShock Rod Guide x4
SS3X3
Up travel position of SPR02X.

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AT21 x4
SF3X6x4
STEP7
STEP7FINISHED
Snap P03Ball Cups
gentlyon AT21Balls.
REAR
SF3X6x4
FRONT
SH1.0x4
P03x4
P03x4
STEP8
ST24 x2
AM78Xx2
AM78Xx2
P56
AT52x2
ST130
AM77X
AM78Xx2
Install two ST24 Ball Studs on two rear
AM78XBulkheads.
SF3X6x4
SF3X6x6
SF3X5x9
SF3X6M3x6Flat Head Screw x10
SF3X5M3x5Flat Head Screw x13
ST24 4,8mm Ball Stud x2
AM77XMotor Mount x1
AM78XBulkhead x4
ST130 30g Chassis Stiffener x1
P56Antenna Holder x1
AT52Bellcrank Post x2
Note:Use other combinations of SH0.5,SH1.0and SH1.75
spacers under appropriate AT21balls to adjust your car set-up.
Crimp P03if it
will be tight at
swinging.
Don’t tighten SF3X6 screws
under AT21 balls at this stage.
SF3X8
SF3X8
ST105
ST105
Installation of additional ST105
Round Weightsispossible.
Note:C01B-X Carbon Lower Deck is used in A800Xkit
C01B-XAAlloy Lower Deck is used in A800XA kit
C01B-XAHAlloy Hard Lower deck is used in A800XAH kit
P03ArmBall Capx8
AT21 PivotBall x8
SF3X6M3x6Flat Head Screw x8
SH1.06x3x1mm Spacer (Gray)x8
AT21 x4
SH1.0x4

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STEP9STEP10
AT123BGD2BCase1 x1
AT124B GD2BCase2 x1
P13838T Pulley x1
ST23 GD Outdrive x2
ST31-1GD2 Output Axle x2
P39GD2 Cross Pin x1
OR1313mm O-Ringx1
G07GD2 Satellite Gear x4
G08GD2 Bevel Gear x1
WA02 3.5x9.5x0.2Washex4
WA03 5x15.5x0.3 Washerx2
B106RSMR106RS Bearing x2
B85MR85 Bearing x2
OR05MO-Ring x2
OR06O-Ring x2
P46 Sponge Piston x2
PIN021,5x5,8Pin
SC2X4M2x4 Cap Head screw x3
x2
Fill with desirable silicone oil (not included).
Screw AT123BGD2BCase with 10mm wrench slowly.
The excessive oil will go out through the ST31-1axial hole.
STEP11
STEP12
AT124B
OR13
B106RS
G07
P39
AT123B
G08
G07
G07
G07
ST31-1
B85
OR05M
P46
ST23
B106RS
PIN02
oil level
OR06
PIN02
WA03
G08
WA02
WA02
WA02
WA02
P46
ST23
OR06
B85
OR05M
P138
SC2X4x3
OR13
OR05M
Thread Lock
Attention!
Don’t overtighten
SC2X4 screws.
Such overtigh t ening
deforms P138 Pulley.
Use the Thread Lock
for these screws.
D iff Oil
WA03
ST31-1
Note the initial position
of P46piston in this
ST31-1axle.
B106RS

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ST37 Spool Outdrive x2
AT03BXSpool Axle x1
P138S Spool38T Pulley x1
B106RSMR106RS Bearing x2
B106RS
ST37
ST37
B106RS
AT03BX
STEP13
STEP13FINISHED
SF3X8
SF3X8
SF3X8M3x8 Flat HeadScrewx2
SB3X5M3x5Button Head Screw x3
SB3X5x3
P138S
Note the correct orientation of AT03B X Axle
regarding to P138 S Pulley.
Attention!
Don’t overtighten SC3X5 screws.
Such overtigh t ening deforms P138 S Pulley.
Use the Thread Lock for these screws.
Thread Lock
STEP14P110Bearing Housing x4
P110
P110P110
P110

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STEP15
STEP16
REAR
FRONT
STEP17
BEL513B
SB3X5x4
SB3X5x4
BEL189B
AM19-2x2
B106RS
B84RS
AT120SB3X6
SH0.1
AT67
AM88R
AM88L
AM88L
AM88R
SB3X8
SB3X8
SB3X8
SB3X8
SB3X5M3x5Button Head Screw x8
AM19-2Upper Arm Holder x4
BEL513BBelt 513mm x1
BEL189BBelt 189mm x1
DT08
Initialposition of rear P110
Initialposition of frontP110
AT67ring should
be between belts
AM19-2x2
Attention!
Don’ttighten SB3X8
screws on this stage.
AM88RShock Holder Rx2
AM88LShock Holder Lx2
AT12020T Alloy Pulley x1
AT62Spur Holder x1
DT08Pulley Flange x1
AT67Pulley Washer x1
SB3X8M3x6Button Head Screw x4
SB3X6M3x6 Button Head Screw x1
SH0.16x8x0.1mm Shim x1
B106RSMR106RS Bearing x1
B84RSMR84RS Bearing x1
AT62

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STEP19
STEP 19FINISHED
STEP18
AT71LS1SteeringRackx1
AM86LS1SteeringPlatex2
ST244,8x6mm Ball Stud x2
A21SPivot Ball Short x1
DT12LS1SteeringBushingx2
AM86
SB3X5 x2
SB3X5 M3x5 Button Head Screw x5
SF3X10M3x10Flat Head Screw x4
SS3X3 M3x3 Set Screw x2
DT13LS1SteeringShims x2
REAR
FRONT
The pins ofAM17should be covered
byAM88R/LShockHolders.
Attention!
Tighten SB3X8 screws of
AM88L/Rwith 2mm ball
hex driver aftertightening
of SF3X10screws.
SF3X10
Note: Removetheburrson thestraight
edgesofDT12bushings to avoid binding
ofDT12in theAM86steeringplateslot.
DT12x2
SB3X5 x2
ST24x2
AT21S
AT71
SS3X3 x2
DT13x2
SB3X5
Adjust theminimalpossibleverticalplay
ofAT71steeringrack viatwo lower
SB3X5screwsandtighten two upper
SS3X3 set screwsafter that.
UseSH3X5X0.5shims under ST24
ball studs forsettingoftheAckermann.

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STEP 20
STEP21
STEP22STEP22FINISHED
C27XTopDeckx1
C26Top Stiffenerx1
P58Belt Tensioner x1
AM05-2Rear Holder x1
REAR
SH1.0
SH1.0
SH1.0
SH1.0
SH1.75
SH1.75
SH1.75
SH1.75
ST24x4
FRONT
ST24x4
SH1.75
SH1.75
SH1.75
SH1.75
SH1.75
SH1.75
SH1.75
SH1.75
SH1.06x3x1mm Spacer (Gray)x4
SH1.756x3x1.75mm Spacer (Black)x12
ST24 4,8x6mm Ball Studx8
P07Arm Clip x8
P07
P07
snap
snap
SB3X6x4
SB3X6x2
SB3X6x2
SB3X8
P58
B63SS x2
SC2X4
C26
C27X
Tighten SF3X6 screws under AT21 balls
at this stage.
SC2X4M2x4CapHead Screw x1
SB3X6M3x6Button Head Screw x12
SB3X8M3x8Button Head Screw x1
B63SS MR63ZZ bearingx2
ST019Top Deck Screw x1
ST55 Top Deck Bushing x1
ST55
ST019
SB3X6x4
AM05-2
Note:Two orientations of ST55 bushing are possible.
Position Iprovides an increased flex of the chassis.
I
X
ST55
ST55

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STEP23STEP23FINISHED
snap
STEP24
ST05LShock Rod x4
ST05L
SF3X8SF3X8
SF3X8SF3X8
SS3X5
SS3X5
SS3X5 SS3X5
P12X
P12X
P12X
P12X
SF3X8M3x8 Flathead Screw x4
SS3X5 M3x5 Set Screw x4
P12XSway Bar Holder x4

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STEP25(cont’d)
STEP25FINISHED
P05
Use bigger hole for
SB12SwayBars.
Use smaller hole for
SB10andSB11
SwayBars.
snap
SS3X3M3x3Set Screw x4
B63SS MR63ZZ Bearing x4
SWB10....SWB12Sway Bar x2
P05Sway Bar Joint x4
AT142 Sway Bar Stopper x4
STEP25
REAR
FRONT
SWB10...SWB12
Attention!
Thedeflected tips of Sway Bar
should bedirected downwards.
AT142
SWB10...SWB12
Note:
SWB12 - two strips
SWB11 - one strip
SWB10- nostrip
Adjust AT142Stoppers disposal to reach the centered position
of the Sway Bars andtighten SS3X3Set Screws after that.
AT142
SS3X3
SS3X3
B63SS
B63SS
Note:
Don’t tighten SS3X3Set Screws at this stage.

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STEP26
Front right
upper arm
Front left
upper arm
Notes:The given rods and arms sizes are approximately for 4° front caster and -4° rear caster, 2° both front and rear
cambers,2,5° rear toe-in and 1° front toe out angles. Use a setup station or angles gauge for further precise suspension
geometry setting. See our recommendations on page #23for quick and easy suspension geometry change.
Make 2 rear rods
P13-4
P13-4AT14
Frontright rod
AT25
Frontleft rod
P13-4
P13-4
P13-4
P13-4
P13-4
AT14
P13-4
AT14
AT14
AT14
P13-4P13-4
AT14
AT14Rear right
upper arm
Rear left
upper arm
P13-4
P13-4
Make 4
P01
P02
AT14 Turnbuckle x11
AT25 Turnbuckle x2
P01Ball Joint 1 x4
P02Ball Joint 2 x4
P13-4Ball End x18
AT25
P13-4
P13-4
P13-4
P13-4
P13-4P13-4
AT14
AT14
Servorod
Servorod for
AS-701Lservo
snap
AT14AT14
Snap all upper arms, front and rear rods.
20,7 mm 20,7 mm
17,6 mm
12,9mm
12,9mm
11,5mm
11,5mm
1
0
,9mm
12,6mm
8,3mm
8,0mm
1
0
,9mm
12,6mm

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AT12
AM15-3
P25
SB3X10
AM15-1
Note:Use the appropriate combination of
SHspacers for sufficient gap between
battery and P25Clamps.
SH0.5...SH1.75
P23
BATTERY
P25
STEP27
AM15-3
P25
SH0.5...SH1.0
P23
SF3X6
SF3X10 x2
P23
SH0.5...SH1.75
SF3X10 x2
SF3X6
BatteryHolders adjustment:
Choose the desirable battery position.
Tighten up SF3X10 screws to fix
P23Battery Holders.
Adjust SF3X6screws to achieve ~0.5mm
clearance between them and the battery.
ST11010g
RoundWeight
ST1055g
RoundWeight
ST110
ST110and ST105RoundWeightscan beused
asthe inner holdersfor battery in case of you
don’t want to install ST130stiffener.
Theengraved sidesofST110and ST105are flat.
The opposite sides are chamfered.
ST110or ST105
Thescrewing ofST110and ST105
by chamfered side down almost
removes an influence of
the round weights on
the lower deck flex.
SB3X10
ST105
SF3X10M3x10FlatHead Screwx4
SF3X6M3x6FlatHead Screw x2
SB3X10M3x10Button Head Screw x2
P23 Outer BatteryHolder x2
P25 BatteryClampx2
AM15-3Battery Nut x2
SH0.5SH1.0SH1.75Spacers

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AM24-8
SB3X5
SH0.5
SB3X5x2
SH0.5x2
SF3X5x2
SB3X5
Attention!Neutral servo arm position.
STEP28
Note:Recommended length of servo arm is 17,5-18,5mm.We highly recommend our P40F and
P40K Servo Arms. We also recommend our AS-701L Brushless Low-Profile Car Servo.
Awesomatix AS-701L servo has an integrated servo holder and canbescrewedto the chassis.
directly.
AT21
SF3X5x2
AS-701L Servo
(optional)
Servo(not included)
SF3X5x2
SH1.75SB3X10
AT21
SH1.75
SB3X8
Snap servo rod.
AwesomatixAS-701Lservo installation.
AT21Pivot Ball x1
AM24-8Servo Holder x1
SB3X10M3x10 Button Head Screw x1
SF3X5M3x5FlatHead Screwx2
SB3X5M3x5Button Head Screw x4
SH0.56x3x0.5mm Spacer (Silver)x3
SH1.756x3x1.75mm Spacer (Black)x1

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STEP30
AM05-2
OR06
P14-2
SPR05
SF3X8
OR06
SPR05
P14-5
SPR05
SB3X6
SB3X8 x2
P14-1
P14-2
P15H
SF3X8 x3
P14-2
SPR05
OR06
OR06
STEP29
SF3X8
SB3X6
SF3X8M3x8Flat Head Screwx5
SB3X8M3x8Button Head Screwx2
SB3X6M3x6Button Head Screwx2
OR065mm O-Ring x4
P14-1Lower Bumper x1
P14-2BodyPostx4
P14-5UpperBumperx1
P15HFoam Bumper x1
SPR05 Body Clip x4
P14-2
STEP31
FINALASSEMBLY
AT55
OR06
or
OR18 dependingof the spur
gearthickness
SB3X10x2
SH0.5
AT55+OR06
orOR18
snap
AT55
PinionGear
(not included)
SpurGear
(not included)
Install:
Speed controller(not included),
Receiver(not included),
Battery (not included)
Wheels (not included)
Attention!Please use 󱈅4,5mm thick spurgears
with2-2,6mm thickness of the centerarea.
Attention!Please use pinion gears with
thickness of the teethed area 󱈅4,5mm.
SH0.5
OR06
or
OR18 dependingof the spur
gear thickness
ST11010gand ST1055gRoundWeightscan
beinstalled to achievethedesirablecar weight
and the center of gravityposition.