CustomWorks Intimidator SE3 DD 0914 User manual

#0914 INTIMIDATOR SE3 DD RACING KIT#0914 INTIMIDATOR SE3 DD RACING KIT
#0914 INTIMIDATOR SE3 DD RACING KIT#0914 INTIMIDATOR SE3 DD RACING KIT
#0914 INTIMIDATOR SE3 DD RACING KIT
760-B Crosspoint Drive760-B Crosspoint Drive
760-B Crosspoint Drive760-B Crosspoint Drive
760-B Crosspoint Drive
Denver, NC 28037Denver, NC 28037
Denver, NC 28037Denver, NC 28037
Denver, NC 28037
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Thank You and Congratulations on purchasing the INTIMIDATOR SE3 DDINTIMIDATOR SE3 DD
INTIMIDATOR SE3 DDINTIMIDATOR SE3 DD
INTIMIDATOR SE3 DD! Within this kit you will find a
race winning car with over 25 years worth of CUSTOM WORKSCUSTOM WORKS
CUSTOM WORKSCUSTOM WORKS
CUSTOM WORKS design and quality. In order for you to
realize this race car’s winning potential it is important to follow the written text along with the pictures
included. The steps required to build this car are very easy, as long as you read before you build.
The instructional format for building this car is to use the “named” bag titled at the top of each section.
Each section will be broken down into “steps” thru the section. All parts and hardware needed to complete
all steps for each separate bag, will be found in each individual bag. There is no need to steal screws from
other bags. In the rare event you need to look in a different bag for a certain part, it will be noted clearly in
the instructions.
Considering the various dirt or clay surfaces that Dirt Oval cars are raced on today, the Intimidator SE3 has
been designed to be competitive on high bite clay with rubber or foam racing tires. The instructions will
build the kit using the most verastale set-up Custom Works has found in testing on different types of
tracks, however there are various other suspension configurations available to you that you may find more
suitable for your local track. For updates and more proven set-ups login to CustomWorksRC.com.
All hardware (screws, washers, nuts, etc…) are referred to by size and type in the instructions. To
help clarify which screw or nut the instruction is calling for refer to the HARDWARE REFERENCE
supplement. The size of the screw or nut should match the “shadow” of the same piece very closely.
Screw ID’s are: FHFH
FHFH
FH=Flat Head BHBH
BHBH
BH=Button Head SHSH
SHSH
SH=Socket Head SSSS
SSSS
SS=Set Screw
BUILDING TIPS:BUILDING TIPS:
BUILDING TIPS:BUILDING TIPS:
BUILDING TIPS:
-Parts are made with tight tolerance and held to the side of a “snug” fit as wear is expected over time. Try as we
may, occasionally a burr may remain in a part and fit more tightly than desired. It is ok to use 400 Grit
Sandpaper or a .125” drill to SLOWLY relieve a part from time to time. Suspension components should always
pivot and swivel freely but not sloppily.
-Using some type of thread locking fluid is suggested for all parts where metal screws thread into other metal
parts. We suggest using a lite setting strength thread lock for the reason you may want to take the screw out
one day. Remember it only takes a very small amount to secure the screw.
-Do NOTNOT
NOTNOT
NOT use power screwdrivers to drive screws into parts. The fast rotation speed can melt and strip plastic
parts or cross-thread into the aluminum parts.
-Lightly sand the edges of graphite pieces using a medium grade sandpaper to avoid splinters. Run a thin
bead of Super Glue around the edges to give pieces greater durability.
SUGGESTED TOOLSSUGGESTED TOOLS
SUGGESTED TOOLSSUGGESTED TOOLS
SUGGESTED TOOLS
400 Grit Sandpaper Wire Cutters Blue Loctite
Hobby Scissors X-Acto Knife 3/16" Wrench
Small Needle Nose Pliers Phillips Head Screw Driver

Front SuspensionFront Suspension
Front SuspensionFront Suspension
Front Suspension
1296 Qty 1
Front Tower
1293 Qty 1
INT SE Chassis
3251 Qty 2
Front Susp Arms
-Parts for
Front
Susp
4240 Qty 2
Inner Susp Pin
2320 Qty 2
20 Deg F Susp Mt
3332 Qty 1
.93”FrontBrace
1:1
5230 Qty 24
E-Clip
1:1
5263 Qty 6
4-40 x 3/8 FH Screw
Steering ComponentsSteering Components
Steering ComponentsSteering Components
Steering Components
-Parts for
Step#1
-Parts for
Step#2
3400 Qty 2 (Left Shown)
0 Deg Castor Block
7224 Qty 2
Angled Axle
7209 Qty 5
Spacer
3213 Qty 2
Angled Spindle L&R
7209 Qty 2
Ball Stud King Pin
1:1
5209 Qty 2
4-40 Set Screw
1:1
5225 Qty 4
2” Ti Turnbuckle
5235 Qty 8
Ball Cup
-Parts for
Step#3
4244 Qty 2
Front Outer Susp Pin
- Press the 5213 Pivot Ball into the Ball End.
- Thread the 5235 Ball Cups and 5213 Ball
End onto the ends of the 5223 Turnbuckle.
- Make 2 of each linkages.
5223 5235
STEP #1
3229 Qty2
Set Screw
3229 Qty2
Short Body Post
3229 Qty2
Post Collar
3229 Qty 4
8-32 x 1/2 FH Screw
1:1
5242 Qty 1
Servo Saver
8122 Qty 6
Ball Stud
3229
3015
1287
3229
5207
1286
5263
- Attach the 1287 Front Clip to the 1286 Chassis using
5263 Screws and 5217 Locknut.
- Mount the 3012 Kydex Bumper to the Front Clip using
3229 Screws and 5207 Locknuts.
- Fasten the 3229 Body Posts to the Bumper as shown.
5217
5207 Qty 2
8-32 Lock Nut
5217 Qty 2
4-40 Lock Nut
1287 Qty1
INT Front Clip
3015 Qty1
INT Front Bumper
SET
SCREW
5253 Qty 4
3/8 BH Screw
1:1
3251
5263 X4
4240
3332
5253
5225 5235
- NOTE: Turnbuckle has RIGHT and LEFT threads!
- Press the 5214 Pivot Ball into the Ball End.
- Thread the 5235 Ball Cup and 5124 Ball
End onto the ends of the 5223 Turnbuckle.
1292 Qty 2
Steering Extender
5205 Qty 4
4-40 Lock Nut
5213 Qty 2
Ball End
5213 Qty 2
Pivot Ball
5213
3229
STEP #2
1296
5284 Qty4
Set Screw
1:1
5292 Qty 4
M2.5 x 4 BH Screw
1:1
5235
5252 Qty 5
4-40 x 1/4 BH Screw
1:1
3647 Qty 1
Steering Pivot
3646 Qty 1
Steering Post
1233 Qty 2
Flanged Bearing
7207 Qty 1
Spacer
1255 Qty 10
Spacer
5257 Qty 2
4-40 x 3/4 BH Screw
1:1
5230 Qty 24
E-Clip
1:1
5263 Qty 5
4-40 x 3/8 FH Screw
1:1
5253 Qty 4
4-40 x 3/8 BH Screw
5240 Qty2
Servo Mount
5212 Qty 4
Washer
2219 Qty 2
Stand Off
5281 Qty1
4-40 Stud
STEP #1
- Insert 4240 Inner Pin thru the parts as shown and high option in
the 2320 Susp Mount. Retain 4240 pin using 5230 E-Clips.
- Attach the 1296 Front Tower using (2) 5253 Screws.
- Fasten the suspension assembly to the Chassis using 5263
Screws in the middle width location.
5230
MIDDLE OPTION
REAR
OPTION
5212
5284
BODY POST IN
FRONT OPTION
GOES THRU ARM & THRU
“INSERT” LIKE A SCREW...
“INSERT”
1:1
5223 Qty 2
1.75” Ti Turnbuckle
USE
HIGH OPTION
ON ALUM MOUNT
5212 Qty 4
Washer

- Assemble the bell crank as shown in the
diagram to the left. Use the thin shims on
the 3646 Steering Post so there is ZERO
slop with the movement of the bellcrank.
Rear SuspensionRear Suspension
Rear SuspensionRear Suspension
Rear Suspension
3240 Qty 2
Rear Susp Arm
2224 Qty 2
Top Plate Block
-Parts for
Step#1
2218 Qty 2
Camber Link Stand-Off
1289 Qty 1
INT SE Rear Tower
-Parts for
Step#2
1:1
5263 Qty 2
4-40 x 3/8 FH Screw
1:1
5252 Qty 6
4-40 x 1/4 BH Screw
5264 Qty 6
4-40 x 1/2 FH Screw
2224
-Attach the 2224 Alum Blocks and 2218 Camber
Link Stand-Offs to the 1289 Rear Tower.
1289
2224
5252
2218
5252
STEP #2
-Attach the 3240 Susp Arm
to the 2222 Toe Block using
the 4247 Susp Pin.Retain
the pin with 5292 Screws.
-Mount Susp and Rear
Tower assemblies with
screws in the
locations shown.
-LEFT Side Assembly Shown.
FRONT
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: Back side of Toe
Block for proper direction!
STEP #1
STEP #3STEP #2
5263
5264
5264
- Mount the 1292 Steering Arm Extender to the
Steering Arm using 5253 Screws.
-Attach the 8122 Ball Stud in the MIDDLE
option on the each spindle.
2222 Qty 2
1-3 Toe Block
4247 Qty 2
Rear Inner Susp Pin 1:1 5292 Qty 4 M2.5 x 4 BH Screw
1:1
8122
7224
3213
5253
5292
5292
7209
1255
3400
4244
-Mount the 3400 Castor Block to the Susp
Arm by inserting the 4241 Susp Pin thru the
Susp Arm, Spacer, and Castor Block. Retain
the Susp Pin by attaching 5292 to each end
of the susp arm.
- Use the remaining 7209
Spacers and E-Clip the Ball
Stud King pin to retain
within the Castor Block
assembly.
-Align the Steering Arm into the 3400
Castor Block and press the 7209 Ball Stud
Kingpin thru the assembly
as shown.
- Fasten the Steering Post to the chassis using 5263
screw and Loctite on the screw threads.
5257
2219
- Mount the camber link to the front of the shock
tower using 5257 screw with 2219 Standoff as shown
in diagram in the lower left. Snap the ball cup onto the
7209 Ball Stud King Pin.
-Snap steering links to the ball studs on the spindle and the
bottom of the bell crank.
-Mount the servo to the chassis using (2)
5263 screws.
3646
5253
&
5212
7207
1233
5252
3647
5235 5281
5235
8122
8122
-Attach the 5240 Servo Mounts to your servo with 5253 Screws
and 5212 Washers so that it will mount in the position shown.
90oDegree When Bell
Crank Is Straight.
2222
3240
5292
4247
5292
FRONT
“NUMBERS” GO TOWARD REAR OF CAR!!!
- Insert the 7224 Axle
into the 3213 Steering
Arm so the holes are
in-line. This can be tricky with the angled hole.
Once aligned, you may pass a .125 drill bit thru
SLOWLY to assure the 7209 will pass thru.
*CASTOR BLOCKS SHOULD
INCLINE TOWARD CENTER OF
CAR WHEN AXLE IS PARALLEL
TO THE CHASSIS SURFACE.

CVD & Drive AssemblyCVD & Drive Assembly
CVD & Drive AssemblyCVD & Drive Assembly
CVD & Drive Assembly
7216 Qty 2
Rear CVD Axle
7211 Qty 2
CVD Coupling
-Parts for
Step#1
7215 Qty 2
Short Dogbone
3241 Qty 2
Bearing Carrier
1:1
XXXX Qty 4
Ball Stud
-Parts for
Step#2
-Parts for
Step#3
1255 Qty 10
Spacer
1:1
7211 Qty 2
Rear CVD Pin
7211 Qty 2
CVD Set Screw
7203 Qty 2
Roll Pin
1:1
5225 Qty 2
2” TI Turnbuckle
5235 Qty 4
Ball Cup 1:1 5217 Qty 2 4-40 Lock Nut
1226 Qty 4
Ball Bearing
1:1
1:1
7047 Qty 6
Spacer
- Apply grease to the areas shown.
- Apply thread-lock (Loctite) to the set screw.
- Align the holes as shown so that the
7211 CVD Pin can pass thru the Bone,
Axle, and Coupling. Pin should be evenly
spaced in the DogBone.
-Tighten the Set Screw by angling the Bone
and Axle so the set-screw is able to be tightened.
LOCTITE
GREASE
STEP #2
8122 Qty 4
Ball Stud
STEP #3
- Attach the 8122 Ball Stud to the Camber Link
Stand-Off.
- Slide a 1255 Spcaer onto the Ball Stud and
thread into the 3241 Bearing Carrier in the outer
most hole.
- Insert the CVD assembly by sliding the axle thru
the bearings.
- Slide (4) 7047 Shims onto the axle and retain
using the 7203 Roll Pin. Pin should be evenly
spaced in Axle.
- Attach the Camber Link by snapping the Ball
Cups onto the Ball Studs.
5225
7211
(Pin)
7214
7216
7211
(Coupling)
7211
(Set Screw)
8122
1255
8122
5235
7047
7203
4245 Qty 2
Rear Outer Susp Pin
- Press 1226 Ball Bearings into the 3241 Bearing
Carrier.
- Attach the Bearing Carrier to the Susp Arm using
4245 Susp Pin with (2) 1255 Spacers on each side of
the Bearing Carrier.
- Retain the Susp Pin using 5292 Screws.
4245
5292
1226
STEP #1
1255
3241
1:1
5292
1226
1255
5292 Qty 4
M2.5 x 4 BH Screw
1:1
- NOTE: The
Suspension Pin
will pass thru the
LOWER hole.
TYPICALLY FOR THE ENTIRE AXLE (2)
OF THE THICK AND (2) OF THE THIN
#7047 SHIMS WILL SUFFICE FOR
PROPER AXLE SHIMMING.

CUSTOM-TIP!!!CUSTOM-TIP!!!
CUSTOM-TIP!!!CUSTOM-TIP!!!
CUSTOM-TIP!!!
-Using 400 Grit Sandpaper in a“Figure 8” pattern, it is
best to sand the surfaces of both the 4358 Diff Ring
and 4360 Thrust Washers. The textured surface
results in a smoother and longer lasting diff.
4133 Qty 2
3/8 x 1/4 Bearing
1:1
4361 Qty 1
Diff Bolt Cover
-Parts for
Step#1
4362 Qty 1
Diff Spring
8035 Qty 2
Diff Ring
4125 Qty 1
Right Outdrive
-Parts for
Step#2
1:1
4129 Qty 1
Diff Bolt
1:1
4359 Qty 6
Thrust Balls
- Slide a 4360 Thrust Washer onto the Diff Bolt.
- Apply a thick layer of Diff Lube to the Thrust Washer, press (6) 4359 Thrust
Balls into the Diff Lube.
- Slide the other Thrust Washer on the Diff Bolt and insert it into the 4125
Right Outdrive.
- Press (1) 4130 Bearing into the Outdrive.
- Put (1) 4358 Diff Ring on the Outdrive, apply Diff Lube as shown.
- Insert the allen key as shown to temporarily retain the diff screw.
- Put (1) 8035 Diff Ring onto the 4126 Left Outdrive, apply Diff Lube as shown.
- Install the 4362 Diff Spring and 4361 T-nut into the Outdrive.
- Carefully slide the diff assembly together so the Diff Bolt passes thru the entire assembly and threads into the T-nut.
- Thread the Diff Bolt outdrive with the allen key into the assembled outdrive with the T-nut until you feel the Diff Spring
begin to compress. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!!!
- Press a small amount of Diff Grease into
each of the small holes in the 4887 Diff
Gear.
- Press (1) 4130 Bearing and the (12) 4132 Diff Balls into
the Diff Gear.
STEP #1
STEP #2
4360 Qty 2
Thrust Washer
4361
4361
4359 4360
4125
4130
8035
4126
4130
8035
4132
x12
4887
4362
4361
4126 Qty 1
Left Outdrive
4887 Qty 1
Diff Gear
4132 Qty 12
Ceramic Diff Balls
4361 Qty 1
Diff T- Nut
DIFF
LUBE
DIFF
LUBE
DIFF
LUBE
Diff AssemblyDiff Assembly
Diff AssemblyDiff Assembly
Diff Assembly

Transmission MountTransmission Mount
Transmission MountTransmission Mount
Transmission Mount
-Parts for
Trans
Mount 5209 Qty 2
Set Screw
1:1
3229 Qty2
Tall Body Post
3229 Qty 2
Post Collar
5253 Qty 2
4-40 x 3/8 FH Screw
5283 Qty 2
8-32 x 1/2 FH Screw
1:1
5217 Qty 2
4-40 Lock Nut
1004 Qty 1
Rear Body Mount
4382 Qty 2
Outdrive Blade
4124 Qty 1
Bearing Carrier R
-Parts for
Trans
4122 Qty 1
Bearing Carrier L
4121 Qty 1
Left Bulkhead
4131 Qty 2
Main Bearing
4123 Qty 1
Right Bulkhead
TransmissionTransmission
TransmissionTransmission
Transmission
1290 Qty 1
Trans Brace
1:1
5262 Qty 5
4-40 x 1/4” FH
5252 Qty 5
4-40 x 1/4 BH
1:1
5253 Qty 2
3/8 BH Screw
1:1
- Locate the DD Assembly under the 1290 Trans Brace as shown and
use (2) 5253 Screws to mount the Trans Brace to the DD Unit.
This will locate the bulkheads over the correct
holes in the chassis to fasten the bulkheads
using 5252 or 5262 screws. Be sure to also
align the CVD’s into the outdrives.
- Press the 4131 Bearings into the 4122 & 4124 Carriers , Align the
Carriers with the Diff Assembly as shown below into the Bulkheads
and fasten using 5252 Screws in the front mounting holes.
- Install the new 1290 Trans Brace so that it mounts as shown in the diagram.
3229
SET SCREW
5253
- Fasten the 1004 Rear Body Mount to
the 1290 Trans Brace in the holes as
shown.
- Slide Post Collar onto the Body Post
and secure using Set Screw.
- Attach 3229 Body Post to Rear Body
Mount using 3229 Screw.
3229
5217
1290
1004
- Stretch the 4382 Outdrive Blade over the dogbone head of the CVD.
3229
POST COLLAR
3229

5228
MED
SHOCKS ONLY
1437
1438
Bag JBag J
Bag JBag J
Bag J
Shock AssemblyShock Assembly
Shock AssemblyShock Assembly
Shock Assembly
5274 Qty 2
4-40 x 1/2 SH Screw
-Parts for
Step#1
1437 Qty 4
Bladder
1425 Med / 1426 Short Qty 2ea
2 Med / 2 Short Shock Body
-Parts for
Step#2
1429 Med / 1430 Short Qty2ea
2 Med / 2 Short Shock Shaft
1250 Qty 8
O- Ring
5230
- Attach 1436 Shock Piston to
Shock Shaft using 5230 E-Clips
to secure.
STEP #1 STEP #2
TIP: To press clip in easiest, compress the
clip so the diameter is a little smaller.Insert
open end of clip first, working counter-
clockwise to the bent end as shown.
- Snap Pivot Ball into the 5228 Ball End. Thread the
Ball End onto the Med Shock until the Ball End is
flush with the end of threads on the shaft. Do the
same with the 5235 Ball Cup to the Short Shock.
- Press the 1437 Firm Bladder (BLACK) into the
Threaded Shock Cap so the dome of the
bladder points away from the Eyelet Cap.
- Thread 1433 Spring Collar onto the
Shock Body.
-NOTE: See shock filling tips for more
instructions.
SHOCK FILLING INSTRUCTIONS:
2) Slowly move the
shaft up and down
several times to allow
air bubbles to escape
to the top.
1) Holding the
shock upright,
fill with oil until
the top of the
body.
3) Refill with
oil to the top
of the shock
body.
5) Move the shock shaft in and out a
few times and then push it all the way
in. It should be easy to push the shaft
in until the eyelet hits the body.
Filling Shocks: Steps 1-4 Setting Shock Rebound: Steps 5-8Filling Shocks: Steps 1-4 Setting Shock Rebound: Steps 5-8
Filling Shocks: Steps 1-4 Setting Shock Rebound: Steps 5-8Filling Shocks: Steps 1-4 Setting Shock Rebound: Steps 5-8
Filling Shocks: Steps 1-4 Setting Shock Rebound: Steps 5-8
4) Thread the Eyelet Cap
assembly onto the Shock
Body until it is hand
tight. Oil should seep
out of the bleed hole
in the Threaded Cap.
6) Then the shaft
should push itself
out to its full length
slowly.
7) If the shock does not push
out this far there is not enough
oil in it. Add just a little oil and
try steps 5-6 again.
8) If the shockrebounds too fast , or you cannot
push the shaft in until the eyelet hits the body, there
is too much oil. Loosen the cap about 2 full turns
and pump out a small amount of oil by pushing the
shaft in. Retighten the cap and try steps 5-6 again.
STEP #3
1434 Qty4
Shaft Guide
1435 Qty 6
Reatining Clip
1436 Qty4
Piston
M
5230 Qty 12
E-Clip
1:1
-Parts for
Step#3
1438 Qty4
1 Piece Cap
1433 Qty4
Spring Collar
1488 Qty2
8# Spring
1407 Qty4
Spring Bucket
1408 Qty4
Mount Ball
5277 Qty 4
4-40 x 7/8 SH Screw
5217 Qty 4
4-40 Lock Nut
1436
1429 MED
1430 SHORT
1425 MED
1426 SHORT
1434
1435
1250
- Slide 1488 Chrome Springs on the Med
Shocks, the 1492 Orange Springs on the
Short Shocks. Secure using the 1407 Spring
Bucket.
2214
OIL
NOTE: Put a few
drops of oil on the
O-Rings!
OIL OIL
OIL
- Press 1250 O-rings into the Shock
Body followed by 1434 Shaft
Guide. Retain using 1435 Clip.
5235 Qty 2
Ball Cup
8122 Qty 2
Ball Stud
5228 Qty2
Short Ball End
5228 Qty2
Pivot Ball
5235
FOR SHORT
SHOCKS
SHOCK
EYELET
1408
5217
5274 INNER HOLE
1492 Qty2
12# Spring
2214 Qty 4
.250” Hex Spacer
40 wt
suggested
starting point.
BUILD 2 SHORT & 2 MED
LENGTH SHOCKS!
- USE #1429 SHAFT WITH
#1425 BODY.
- USE #1430 SHAFT WITH
#1426 BODY .
1433
REAR SHOCK: Insert 5277 Screw thru hole
shown in rear tower. Thread 2214 onto the
screw. Place shock over screw and retain with
Shock Eyelet and Nut. Fasten the shock to
the arm using 5274 Screw.
FRONT SHOCK: Insert 5277 Screw thru
5212 Washer and then thru the Shock Cap.
Slide the Shock Eyelet over the screw and
tighten the 2214 to it. Attach to the tower
by holding the 2214 and fastening with
the Locknut. Thread the 8122 to the arm as
shown and snap the shock ball cup to it.
5212 Qty 2
Washer
5217 2214
SHOCK
EYELET
5212
WASHER
5277
UPPER/4TH
FROMOUTER
8122

-Parts for
Battery
Mount
1291 Qty 1
SE Side Mount
5263 Qty 5
4-40 x 3/8 FH Screw
1:1
INT SE Chassis Design ExplainationINT SE Chassis Design Explaination
INT SE Chassis Design ExplainationINT SE Chassis Design Explaination
INT SE Chassis Design Explaination
8110 Qty 2
Body Post
3229 Qty2
Set Screw
3229 Qty2
Post Collar
5217 Qty 2
4-40 Lock Nut
- Attach 1291 SE Side Mount onto the chassis as shown using 5263 Screws
and 5217 LockNuts.
- Mount the 8110 Body Posts in the fwd/outer most holes on the Chassis and
Side Mount as shown. Slide the 3229 Post Collar onto the Body Posts, use the
3229 Set Screws to hold the collar where needed.
- Insert the 3266 Lipo Locator thru the small loop on each 3009 Battery Strap.
Mount to chassis using 5263 Screws.
- Fasten the 3209 Attenna Mount to any un-used hole near your receiver.
STEP #1
- Follow these diagrams to better adjust and utilize your INT SE for use as a LateModel or Dirt Modified.
- WHEELBASE- WHEELBASE
- WHEELBASE- WHEELBASE
- WHEELBASE OF THE INT SE IS DETER-
MINED BY THE MOUNTING LOCATION OF
THE REAR END. SHOWN HERE IS THE
LONG SET-UP, THE ENTIRE REAR ASSEM-
BLY MOVES FORWARD TO CREATE A
MORE AGGRESIVE CAR ON
SMALL DRY TRACKS.
CHASSIS WIDTH OPTIONS:CHASSIS WIDTH OPTIONS:
CHASSIS WIDTH OPTIONS:CHASSIS WIDTH OPTIONS:
CHASSIS WIDTH OPTIONS:
- ALL PICS SHOW NARROW POSITION (STOCK)
- WIDEN RIGHT REAR FOR MORE AGGRESSIVE CORNER ENTRY.
- WIDEN BOTH SIDES FOR MAX STABILITY, BOTH FRONT AND
REAR TOGETHER.
- WIDEN RIGHT FRONT FOR HIGH BITE FLAT TRACKS OR TO
REDUCE RF TIRE WEAR AND TRACTION.
- PULL LF IN TO TIGHTEN CAR ON EXIT.
- EXTEND LF OUT TO LOOSEN CAR ON EXIT.
- WIDEN FRONT ONLY FOR STABILITY.
WIDE
NARROW
- ACKERMANN- ACKERMANN
- ACKERMANN- ACKERMANN
- ACKERMANN IS THE DIFFERENCE THE FRONT TIRES ROTATE
DURING STEERING INPUT. TYPICALLY YOU CAN USE THIS ADJUST-
MENT BY MOVING THE LF LOCATION ONLY.
- USING THE “FORWARD” SETTING WILL PROVIDE THE MOST
ACKERMANN (LF OUT-TURNS THE RF). THIS WILL HELP TURN
FROM THE CENTER OFF THE CORNER AND/OR MAKE THE CAR
LOOSE.
- USING THE “REAR” ADJUSTMENT WILL REDUCE ACKERMANN AND
ALLOW THE RF TO TURN THE SAME AS THE LF. THIS WILL HELP
THE CAR TURN INTO THE CORNER QUICKER BUT COULD BE TIGHT
OFF THE CORNER.
3266 Qty 2
Li-Po Locator
3009 Qty 1
Strap Buckle
3009 Qty 2
Battery Strap
1291
8110
3266
3009
ACKERMANN SETTINGS
INNER OUTER
MIDDLE
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- BATTERY MOUNTING:BATTERY MOUNTING:
BATTERY MOUNTING:BATTERY MOUNTING:
BATTERY MOUNTING:
USING THE MOST OUT-
BOARD OPTION IS THE
BEST CHOICE FOR MOST
TRACKS, AS SHOWN IN
THE DIAGRAM. MOVING
THE BATTERY FORWARD
WILL INCREASE STEERING,
MOVING THE BATTERY
BACK WILL INCREASE
REAR BITE AND OVERALL
STABILITY. USING THE
INNER BATTERY MOUNT-
ING OPTIONS IS BEST FOR
LOW-BITE CONDITIONS.
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- SERVO MOUNTING:SERVO MOUNTING:
SERVO MOUNTING:SERVO MOUNTING:
SERVO MOUNTING:
USING THE SETUP SHOWN ABOVE IS
THE BEST CHOICE FOR MOST TRACKS
WITH REGARDS TO STABILITY AND
ROOM FOR BATTERY ADJUSTMENT.
USING A “LOW PROFILE” SERVO YOU
CAN MOUNT THE SERVO OFFSET TO
INCREASE LEFT SIDE WEIGHT. ALSO
YOU WILL NEED TO FLIP THE 3647
STEERING PIVOT OVER AS SHOWN
ON THE RIGHT. THIS SETUP WORKS
BEST FOR WELL PREPPED TRACKS.
Battery MountBattery Mount
Battery MountBattery Mount
Battery Mount
5253 Qty 4
3/8 BH Screw
1:1
3209 Qty 1
Attn Post Mount

TUNING TIPS:TUNING TIPS:
TUNING TIPS:TUNING TIPS:
TUNING TIPS: These are some general guidelines for optimizing handling performance.
None of these “tips” are EVER set in stone. On any given day this manual or any chassis
engineering book or guru can be proved wrong by the stop watch. A good way to approach
chassis set-up is to try one change, practice it, think how the car felt different from before, and
compare lap times from the stop watch…..this will never fail.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!CONGRATULATIONS!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!CONGRATULATIONS!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! You have now completed the assembly process of your
new Custom Works INTIMIDATOR SE3 DD! In the next section of this manual you will find
some basic setup hints and advice. It is important to remember that all tracks and racing
surfaces are different. Therefore the suggestions we give you are general in nature and
should by no means be treated as the only options.
- Bent Suspension Pins: Remove shocks to check
free movement.
- Bound Ball Joint: Should spin free on balls
while mounted to the car.
- Bent or Loose Camber Links
- Wore out Bearings or Completely Seized
Bearings
- Chunked Tire: Check to see if Foam or Rubber
Tire is still glued to wheel.
- Loose Screws: Especially Chassis Screws, add
Blue Loctite to prevent.
- Shocks: Either Bound-up or Out of Oil. Must
swivel freely on mounts.
- Foreign Objects: Unlucky Dirt/Stones
preventing Suspension or Steering Movement.
- Blown Differential
- Radio Problem: Bad Servo, Weak Servo Saver
Spring, Transmitter Pot blown.
- Decrease Spoiler
- Heavier Rear Spring
- Softer Front Spring
- Use Rear Sway Bar
- Try Softer Front Compound Tire
- Try Harder Rear Compound Tire
- Lower Front Ride Height
- Raise Rear Ride Height
- Thread Shock Collar UP on
Right Front
- Thread Shock Collar DOWN on
Right Rear
- Decrease Rear Toe
- Decrease Castor
- Add Rear Toe Stagger or
Increase the difference
- Increase Spoiler
- Softer Rear Spring
- Heavier Front Spring
- Use Front Sway Bar
- Try Harder Front Compound Tire
- Try Softer Rear Compound Tire
- Raise Front Ride Height
- Lower Rear Ride Height
- Thread Shock Collar
DOWN on Right Front
- Thread Shock Collar UP on
Right Rear
- Increase Rear Toe
- Increase Castor
- Decrease Rear Toe Stagger or
Decrease the difference
Car Is Loose (oversteers):Car Is Loose (oversteers):
Car Is Loose (oversteers):Car Is Loose (oversteers):
Car Is Loose (oversteers):
Car Pushes (understeers):Car Pushes (understeers):
Car Pushes (understeers):Car Pushes (understeers):
Car Pushes (understeers): Car Is Erratic:Car Is Erratic:
Car Is Erratic:Car Is Erratic:
Car Is Erratic:
MAINTENANCE:MAINTENANCE:
MAINTENANCE:MAINTENANCE:
MAINTENANCE:
Occasionally dirt will get into the moving and pivoting locations in your car. It is best to
periodically clean you car to keep all the suspension components moving freely. Read the tips
below to keep your car running at its best!
- Begin by removing the majority of the dirt using a small brush, toothbrush, or compressed air.
- Compressed air is ok to use, be mindful to not FORCE the dirt into the radio gear, transmission,
bearings, or air filter. Typically these items only have dirt on them, hitting the dirt with the
compressed air puts dirt
ININ
ININ
IN these parts!
- Tires, either foam or rubber are best cleaned using water or cleaners like Simple Green (TM). Simple
Green also does a great job cleaning car parts as well. Lightly spraying car parts (NOT radio
components, transmission, air filter, or bearings) with Simple Green and blowing off with compressed
air or wiping the parts using the paint brush is a great way to clean in a hurry.
- Another R/C friendly cleaner is WD-40 (TM). After the car is clean, very lightly spray the car
components and bearings (NOT radio components, transmission, or air filter). Use your brush or
compressed air to remove the extra WD-40. This will lube your bearings and leave a protective
coating on the parts making it easier to remove dirt later.
- Differential Maintenance is needed when the action of the diff feels “notchy”. Usually cleaning the
diff parts, re-sand the thrust and diff plates with 400 paper, and lube appropriately will be all that is
needed to bring back to new. Ignoring your differential will lead to handling woes and increase
transmission temps, which will cause part failure.

Camber Gain:Camber Gain:
Camber Gain:Camber Gain:
Camber Gain: Angle of the Camber Link relative to the Suspension Arm. Lowering the camber
link on the shock tower OR raising the camber link on the castor block will INCREASE the
camber angle of the tire when the suspension is compressed. Raising the camber link on the
shock tower OR lowering the camber link on the castor block will DECREASE the camber
angle of the tire when the suspension is compressed. There is not a “correct” set-up and once
again too much of anything is generally bad. This will help change the “feel” of the car thru
the turns.
Camber Link Length:Camber Link Length:
Camber Link Length:Camber Link Length:
Camber Link Length: Comparing this to the length of the Suspension Arm from each pivot
point and keeping the Camber the same, making the link shorter will decrease traction for
that corner of the car while making it longer will increase traction for that corner of the car.
Once the camber link is equal to or greater than the Suspension Arm pivots, the gain of
traction ends. Also a shorter camber link will increase camber gain and a longer decrease
camber gain.
Shock Angle:Shock Angle:
Shock Angle:Shock Angle:
Shock Angle: Leaning the shock toward the car is effectively like changing to a softer spring.
Standing the shock closer to vertical is effectively like changing to a stiffer spring. Try when
the car is working well and when one spring change is TOO much for your set-up.
Ride Height:Ride Height:
Ride Height:Ride Height:
Ride Height: Check by pushing the chassis down once or twice to simulate bumps on the
track. Having the front end higher than the rear will make the car increase rear traction
especially out of the turn. Having the front end lower than the front will make the car increase
front traction especially entering the turn. Generally its safe to start the car with the ride
heights even.
Rear Toe-In:Rear Toe-In:
Rear Toe-In:Rear Toe-In:
Rear Toe-In: Front edge of car tires point toward the chassis as viewed from above the car.
Increasing the angle toward the car will increase rear traction while decreasing front traction.
Decreasing the angle will do the opposite.
SET-UP GLOSSARY:SET-UP GLOSSARY:
SET-UP GLOSSARY:SET-UP GLOSSARY:
SET-UP GLOSSARY:
Caster:Caster:
Caster:Caster:
Caster: Angle of the kingpin in relation to a vertical plane as viewed from the side of the car.
Increasing the angle will make the car more stable out of the turn and down the straights and
increase steering entering a turn. Decreasing the angle will make the car feel more “touchy” at high
speeds and help steering while exiting the turn.
SET-UP GUIDELINES:SET-UP GUIDELINES:
SET-UP GUIDELINES:SET-UP GUIDELINES:
SET-UP GUIDELINES:
When looking for the “perfect set-up” it is important to remember 2 things...
1) Keeping things simple is best.
2) As you are making your set-up change, the track is changing too! Ask a local racer what the
track usually does from begining to end, especially day to night.
- Start your car’s ride height with it equal at all four corners to start. Use the shock collars to adjust
ride height by measuring the distance under the chassis when the car is sitting on a FLAT & LEVEL
surface.
- Shock collars can only jack weight and adjust the car’s handling when the car makes ALL 4 shocks
squat when the car is set down. Use the RF shock collar to adjust how the car ENTERS the corner.
Use the RR shock collar to adjust how the car exits the corner ON-POWER. Use the LF shock collar
to make the car turn in less, and off the corner more.
- It is best to have a little bit of brake drag when you let off the gas, this will allow for a more
controlable car in ALL conditions. Increasing how much the brake drags will make your car turn
into the corner harder. 10-20% of Drag Brake is generally a good start for most speed controls.

Rear Toe Stagger:Rear Toe Stagger:
Rear Toe Stagger:Rear Toe Stagger:
Rear Toe Stagger: Difference in the amount of Rear Toe-In among the rear tires. Typically used
only on high bite tracks with MORE toe-in on the Left Rear tire than the Right so the rear of
the car helps turn the car LEFT under acceleration.
Wheelbase (Front End):Wheelbase (Front End):
Wheelbase (Front End):Wheelbase (Front End):
Wheelbase (Front End): Wheelbase is the distance between the front and rear axles.
Running the entire front end assembly in the forward position makes the wheelbase longer
and therefore more stable on long/fast tracks with flowing turns. Running the entire front
end assembly in the rear position make the wheelbase shorter and therefore more suitable for
short-tracks where you are constantly turning.
Wheelbase (Rear End):Wheelbase (Rear End):
Wheelbase (Rear End):Wheelbase (Rear End):
Wheelbase (Rear End): This adjustment uses the plastic spacers on the kingpin the rear
bearing carrier rides on. With the spacers in front of the carrier it will lengthen the wheelbase
but will increase steering. If the spacers are behind the carrier it will shorten the wheelbase
but increase rear traction. This is completely backwards from how it works for the Front End
only because in the rear of the car you have the weight of the motor and the torque it creates.
Shortening the wheelbase here makes more of the car hang over the rear tires and promotes
more weight transfer.
Final Drive Chart:Final Drive Chart:
Final Drive Chart:Final Drive Chart:
Final Drive Chart: The chart provided below gives you the final drive of the motor to spin the
axle 1 revolution. This chart is NOT just the pinion and spur, but has the transmission ratio
included as well.
- To determine the final drive in your car:
1) Divide the Spur Gear by the Pinion Gear, which
equals a “Ratio”.
2) Multiply the “Ratio” by the “Transmission Ratio”
which will equal your “Final Drive”.
***Transmission Ratio = 2.4 for this car.***
- Gearing choice can vary greatly depending
on track size, surface type, amount of traction,
you motor and driving style. For starters
consult your local hobby dealer or fellow racer
at your local track for the ideal gear choice for
your application.
- CHECK OUT CUSTOMWORKSRC.COM for
setup sheets and winning car set-ups!

FR
DRIVER:_______________________________
DATE:_________________________________
EVENT________________________________
CLASS:________________________________
TRACK:_________________LENGTH:_______
CAMBER RATE
SHIMS:________
TOE IN/OUT
AMOUNT:_______
CHASSIS HEIGHTS BY LOCATION:
____________ ____________
____________ ____________
MEASURED FROM:
OVERALL WEIGHT: _______
MOTOR: ______________________
PINION:_________ SPUR:_________
AXLE SHIMS: _____
FRONT AXLE:
STOCK
EXTENDED
SWAY BAR:NONE .063” .078”
WHEEL SPACERS:
_______________
REAR WIDTH (NARROW OR WIDE)
LR:____________RR:____________
TOE-BLOCK SHIMS:
LR:____________RR:____________
ANTI-SQUAT SHIMS:
LR:____________RR:____________
CORNER WEIGHTS:
LF:___________ RF:___________
LR:___________ RR:___________
-SHADE IN MOUNTING LOCATIONS ON SUSPENSION ARMS, BEARING CARRIER AND SHOCK TOWER.
TOP OF CHASSIS
BOTTOM OF CHASSIS
MISC...MISC...
MISC...MISC...
MISC...
Clay Hard Packed Loose Dirt
Carpet Asphalt Concrete
Flat Banked True Oval Tri-Oval
Traction: High Medium Low
LEFT RIGHT
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___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
BODY TYPE:MODIFIED LATE MODEL
PART#________________________
SPOILER ANGLE:_________________
SPOILER LENGTH:________________
WICKERBILL:____________________
BODY LOCATION FROM A BODY POST:
______________________________
______________________________
CAMBER:________
TOE-IN: _________
CAMBER:________
TOE-IN: _________
WHEEL SPACERS:
_______________
CAMBER LINK LOCATION
OUTER INNER
CAMBER LINK LOCATION
INNER OUTER
REAR SUSPENSIONREAR SUSPENSION
REAR SUSPENSIONREAR SUSPENSION
REAR SUSPENSION
LEFT FRONT SHOCK
BODY LENGTH
SHORT MED LONG
SHAFT LENGTH
SHORT MED LONG
SPRING:______________________
OIL:__________ PISTON:_________
BLADDER:_____________________
LENGTH:______________________
COLLAR:______________________
SHOCKSSHOCKS
SHOCKSSHOCKS
SHOCKS
CAMBER LINK LOCATION
OUTER INNER
CAMBER:____________
CASTOR: 0O
+5O -5O
+10O -10O
CAMBER LINK LOCATION
OUTER INNER
CAMBER:____________
AXLE SHIMS: _____
FRONT AXLE:
STOCK
EXTENDED
CASTOR: 0O
+5O -5O
+10O -10O
KICK-UP: 25O
20O HIGH 20O LO
15O HIGH 15O LO
RF LEAD TRAIL
AMOUNT:________
FRONT SUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSION
FRONT SUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSION
FRONT SUSPENSION
RIGHT LEFT
SHOCK LENGTH
COLLAR
LENGTH
RIGHT FRONT SHOCK
BODY LENGTH
SHORT MED LONG
SHAFT LENGTH
SHORT MED LONG
SPRING:______________________
OIL:__________ PISTON:_________
BLADDER:_____________________
LENGTH:______________________
COLLAR:______________________
LEFT REAR SHOCK
BODY LENGTH
SHORT MED LONG
SHAFT LENGTH
SHORT MED LONG
SPRING:______________________
OIL:__________ PISTON:_________
BLADDER:_____________________
LENGTH:______________________
COLLAR:______________________
RIGHT REAR SHOCK
BODY LENGTH
SHORT MED LONG
SHAFT LENGTH
SHORT MED LONG
SPRING:______________________
OIL:__________ PISTON:_________
BLADDER:_____________________
LENGTH:______________________
COLLAR:______________________
XZ
Y[
XY
Z[
0O
ANGLED
KINGPIN
INCLINE
WEIGHT & CHASSIS HEIGHTSWEIGHT & CHASSIS HEIGHTS
WEIGHT & CHASSIS HEIGHTSWEIGHT & CHASSIS HEIGHTS
WEIGHT & CHASSIS HEIGHTS
SPEED CONTROL
BATTERY POSITION
RECIEVER
AS SHOWN
_________
AS SHOWN
__________________
INNER MIDDLE
_______________
ACKERMANN: ON SPINDLE
INNER MIDDLE OUTER
TIRES & TRACTIONTIRES & TRACTION
TIRES & TRACTIONTIRES & TRACTION
TIRES & TRACTION
RF: _______________________ _______ ________
LF: _______________________ _______ ________
RR: _______________________ _______ ________
LR: _______________________ _______ ________
COMPOUND DIAMETER INSERT
-SHADE IN AREAS OF
TRACTION ADDITIVE AND
DRAW IN TIRE GROOVES
LF RF
LR RR
TRACTION ADDITIVE:_____________________________
TIRE TYPE: FOAM STREET RUBBER LOOSE DIRT
ACKERMANN: ON SPINDLE
INNER MIDDLE OUTER
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
SWAY BAR:NONE .063” .078”
BATTERY TYPE: LIPO NiMH
WHEELBASE
LONG SHORT
REC SC
OUT: FR
SERVO LOCATION
AS SHOWN
OFFSET LEFT
CAMBER RATE
SHIMS:________
RF: OUTER MIDDLE INNER
LF: OUTER MIDDLE INNER
SUSPENSION POSITION
0O
ANGLED
KINGPIN
INCLINE
SHADE IN 4 SPACERS...
HUB SPACING:
FR
SHADE IN 4 SPACERS...
HUB SPACING:
SHOCK POSITION:TOP MID BOT