Customworks Enforcer gsx2 User manual

#0928 ENFORCER GSX2#0928 ENFORCER GSX2

#0928 ENFORCER GSX2

RACING KITRACING KIT

RACING KIT

Manufactured By:Manufactured By:

Manufactured By:

CustomWorks RC Products LLCCustomWorks RC Products LLC

CustomWorks RC Products LLC

760-B Crosspoint Drive760-B Crosspoint Drive

760-B Crosspoint Drive

Denver, NC 28037Denver, NC 28037

Denver, NC 28037

www.customworksrc.comwww.customworksrc.com

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Thank You and Congratulations on purchasing the ENFORCER GBX2ENFORCER GBX2

ENFORCER GBX2ENFORCER GBX2

ENFORCER GBX2! Within this kit you will find a

race winning car with over 21 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 open each bag in alphabetical order. Each bag of

parts will be broken down into “Steps” thru the manual. 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 Enforcer

GBX2 has been designed to be competitive on high bite and well groomed clay tracks 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:

-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 easily 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 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 Suspension

4240

3332

5230

3257

3255

- Insert 4240 Inner Pin thru 3332 Susp Brace and thru the

first leg of 3253 Susp Arm. The 1255 Spacer will go

between the Susp Arm and the 3257 Susp Mount.

- Snap 5230 E-Clips to 4240 Susp Pin.

- Arms should pivot freely on the mounts.

1270 Qty 1

Front Shock Tower

3314 Qty 1

Enforcer GBX Chassis

5253 Qty 2

4-40 x 3/8 BH Screw

1:1

3255 Qty 2

Front Susp Arms

-Parts for

Step#1

4240 Qty 2

Front Inner Susp Pin

3257 Qty 2

Front Susp Mount 1:1

3332 Qty 1

1.5” Front Susp Brace

-Parts for

Step#2

1:1

5263 Qty 4

4-40 x 3/8 FH Screw

- Fasten the 1270 tower to the suspension assembly. THE

REMAINING HOLES WILL BE COMPLETED IN “Bag B”!

- Fasten the suspension assembly and the 3228 Body Post

to the 3314 Chassis.

STEP #1

Bag ABag A

Bag A

1270

5253

5263

3314

3228 Qty 1

Set Screw

3228 Qty1

Long Body Post

3228 Qty 1

Post Collar

3229 Qty 1

8-32 x 1/2 FH Screw

1:1

SET SCREW

3229

-1255 Spacer goes between the Susp

Arm and the 3257 Mount

1255 Qty 2

Spacer

Screw Mounting

Locations for 3257

Suspension Mounts.

- Do NOT over-

tighten the screws

into the mount!

3228

Steering ComponentsSteering Components

Steering Components

-Parts for

Step#1

-Parts for

Step#2

3203 Qty 2 (Left Shown)

25 Deg Castor Block

7200 Qty 2

Front Axle

7209 Qty 4

Spacer 1:1

3202 Qty 2

Steering Block L&R

7209 Qty 2

Ball Stud King Pin 1:1

1:1

5004 Qty 2

6-20 Set Screw

5225 Qty 2

2” Titanium Turnbuckle 5235 Qty 6

Ball Cup 1:1

-Parts for

Step#3

5230 Bag A

E-Clip

1:1

4241 Qty 2

Front Outer Susp Pin 1:1

1255 Qty 4

Spacer

- Make (2) of each turnbuckle shown below, total of 4 linkages.

- The linkages with ball cups on each end will be STEERING LINKS.

- The linkages with a pivot ball on one end will be CAMBER LINKS.

5235 5223 5235

STEP #1

Bag BBag B

Bag B

3304 Qty 1

Steering Slide

3304 Qty 1

Steering Rack

5262 Qty 2

4-40 x 1/4 FH Screw

8122 Qty 4

Ball Stud

1:1

5217 Qty 2

4-40 Lock Nut

5213 Qty 2

Ball End

5213 Qty 2

Pivot Ball

5235

5213 5225

5213

PIVOT BALL

- NOTE: Turnbuckle has RIGHT

and LEFT threads!

5257 Qty 2

4-40 x 3/4 BH Screw

5223 Qty 2

1 3/4” Titanium Turnbuckle

STEP #2

5230 Qty 24

E-Clip

OUTER INNER

7209

3202

4241 5230 FOR

7209 PIN

7209

Spacer

7200

5230

5004

3205

5230

1255

7209

Spacer

-Mount the Castor Block to the Susp Arm by

inserting the 4241 Susp Pin thru the Susp Arm

and Castor Block.

-Retain the Susp Pin by attaching 5230 E-Clips to

each end.

- Insert the 7200 Axle into the

3202 Steering Arm so the

holes are in-line.

-Align the Steering Arm into

the 3205 Castor Block and

press the 7209 Ball Stud

Kingpin thru the assembly

as shown.

STEP #3STEP #2

8122

3304

8122

5262

3202 5217 NUT ON

5257 SCREW

5217 NUT ON

5257 SCREW

Rear SuspensionRear Suspension

Rear Suspension

4234 Qty 2

Rear Inner Susp Pin

3240 Qty 2

Rear Susp Arm

5253 Qty 2

4-40 x 3/8 BH Screw

1:1

3305 Qty 1

Tail Tank Tray

-Parts for

Step#1

2222 Qty 2

1-3 Deg Toe Block

1284 Qty 2

Med Shock Ear

1:1

1273 Qty 1

Rear Bulkhead

-Parts for

Step#2

1:1

5230 Bag A

E-Clip

1:1

5263 Qty 4

4-40 x 3/8 FH Screw

5264 Qty 6

4-40 x 1/2 FH Screw

1284

-Attach the 1284 Long Shock Ears to

the 1273 Bulk to the side facing away

in the diagram.

-Attach the 3305 Tail Tank Tray as

shown in the diagram. 1284

1273

3305

5253

5255

STEP #2

-LEFT Side

Assembly

FRONT

STEP #1

2222

3240

4234

5230

Bag CBag C

Bag C

5254

5263

5255

5217

FRONT

-Make a RIGHT

and LEFT

assembly!

-Attach the 3254 Susp

Arm to the 2222 Toe

Block using the 4234

Susp Pin. Retain the pin

with 5230 E-Clips.

-Fasten the LEFT assembly to

the

INNER

most set of holes.

-Fasten the RIGHT assembly to

the

OUTER

most set of holes.

- Mount the Susp Tower assem-

bly using 5263 Screws.

NOTE: Mount the Toe Blocks to the

chassis in the 3 deg position. The

screw will pass thru the hole

closest to the 3 machined in the

part. The numbers on the part

should be to the rear of the car.

- Thread the 8122 Ball Stud into the front face of 3304

Steering Slide and top face of the 3202 Steering Arm.

- Insert the Steering Slide into the 3304 Steering Rack,

mount the rack to the chassis using 5262 Screws.

- Mount the linkages from Step #1 by snapping the Ball Cups

onto the Ball Studs.

- Secure the Ball Ends on the Camber Links to the back of the

Susp Mounts by using 5257 Screw through the upper hole

on the front of the Shock Tower like in Bag A/Step#2. The

length of the thread will come thru the Susp Mount, slide

the Ball End on the thread and secure with 5217 Nut.

- Attach the steering links by snapping the ball cups on the

ball ends.

1:1

5255 Qty 4

4-40 x 5/8 BH Screw

INNER

OUTER

Rear SuspensionRear Suspension

Rear Suspension

7216 Qty 2

Rear CVD Axle

7211 Qty 2

CVD Coupling

4235 Qty 2

Rear Outer Susp Pin

-Parts for

Step#1

7213 Qty 1

Short Dogbone

3241 Qty 2

Bearing Carrier

1:1

XXXX Qty 4

Ball Stud

-Parts for

STEP#2

1:1

5230 Qty 24

E-Clip

-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

5223 Qty 2

1 3/4” TI Turnbuckle

5235 Qty 4

Ball Cup 1:1 5217 Qty 2

4-40 Lock Nut

1226 Qty 4

Ball Bearing

1:1

7047 Qty 8

Spacer

- Press 1226 Ball Bearings into the 3241 Bearing Carrier.

- Attach the Bearing Carrier to the Susp Arm using 4235

Susp Pin with (2) 1255 Spacers on each side of the

Bearing Carrier.

- NOTE: The Suspension Pin will pass thru the LOWER

hole in the Bearing Carrier.

- Retain the Susp Pin using 5230 E-Clips.

- 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

4235

5230

1226

STEP #1

1255

3241

8122 Qty 4

Ball Stud

STEP #3

- Slide (4) 7047

Shims onto the

axle and retain

using the 7203

Roll Pin. Pin should

be evenly spaced

in Axle.

5217

7211

(Pin)

7213 SHORT (LEFT)

7214 MED (RIGHT) 7216

7211

(Coupling)

7211

(Set Screw)

1255

8122

7203

7047

Bag DBag D

Bag D

1:1

7214 Qty 1

Medium Dogbone

8122

- Slide a 1255 Spacer onto

the Ball Stud and thread

into the Bearing Carrier in

the outer most hole.

- Assemble the camber links by threading

the 5235 Ball Cup on each end. Attach by

snapping the Ball Cups onto the Ball

Studs.

NOTE: The LONGER link goes on

the RIGHT REAR suspension component.

- Slide the thick shim packaged

with the CVD parts onto the CVD

Axle, Insert the CVD assembly by

sliding the axle thru the bearings.

7214 MED (RIGHT)

7213

SHORT (LEFT)

5223

- Attach the 8122 Ball

Stud to the Rear

Bulkhead as shown

using a 5217 Lock Nut.

5223

1:1

Diff AssemblyDiff Assembly

Diff Assembly

1229 Qty 2

5/32 x 5/16 Bearing

1:1

4361 Qty 1

Diff Bolt Cover

-Parts for

Step#1

4362 Qty 1

Diff Spring

4358 Qty 2

Diff Ring

4365 Qty 1

Right Outdrive

-Parts for

Step#2

1:1

4361 Qty 1

Diff Bolt

1:1

4204 Qty 6

Thrust Balls

- Slide a 4205 Thrust Washer onto the Diff Bolt.

- Apply a thick layer of Black Grease to the Thrust

Washer, press (6) 4204 Thrust Balls into the Black

Grease.

- Slide the other Thrust Washer on the Diff Bolt and

insert it into the 4402 Left Outdrive.

- Press (1) 1229 Bearing into the Outdrive.

- Put (1) 4404 Diff Ring on the Outdrive, apply Diff Lube

as shown.

- Put (1) 4358 Diff Ring onto the 4364 Right Outdrive, apply

Diff Grease 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.

-Screw the Diff Bolt into the T-nut until you feel the Diff

Spring fully compress. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!!!

- Back the Diff Bolt off EXACTLY 1/8 of a turn. Diff motion

should be smooth and the Outdrives will turn in opposite

directions.

- Press a small amount of Diff

Grease into each of the small holes

in the 4356 Diff Gear.

- Press (1) 1229 Bearing and the (12)

4357 Diff Balls into the Diff Gear.

STEP #1 STEP #2

4205 Qty 2

Thrust Washer

Transmission CasingTransmission Casing

Transmission Casing

1230 Qty 2

3/8 x 5/8 Bearing

1226 Qty 4

3/16 x 3/8 Bearing

1:1

-Parts for

Step#1

Step#2

4368 Qty 1

Top Drive Shaft 1:1

4352 Qty 1

Transmission Halfs

1:1

4355 Qty1

Idler Pin

- Press the (2) 1230 Bearings

and (4) 1226 Bearings into

each 4352 Transmission Half.

- Slide 4370 Thin Washers

on each side of the 4368 Top

Drive Shaft as shown.

- Insert the Diff Assembly,

Top Drive Shaft, 4352 Pin,

and Idler Gear into the RIGHT

Trans Half. Diff Screw should

be on the RIGHT side!

STEP #1 STEP #2

- Press the 4406 Pin

into the Drive Shaft.

- Fasten 2225 Motor

Plate by tightening

the 5291 Screws

with 4352 Spacers.

4361

4204

4205

4365

1229

4358

4365

4356 4357

1229

4358

4364

4362

4361

4364 Qty 1

Left Outdrive

4356 Qty 1

Diff Gear

4357 Qty 12

Diff Balls

4361 Qty 1

Diff T- Nut

4370 Qty 6

Thin Spacer

4368

1226

4370 X3 4370 X2

7047

4354

1230

4352

RIGHT

4352

LEFT

5291

4406

4406 Qty 1

Top Shaft Roll Pin

Bag EBag E

Bag E

Bag FBag F

Bag F

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 4205

Thrust Washers. The textured

surface results in a smoother and

longer lasting diff.

BLACK

GREASE

DIFF

LUBE

5263

4355

- Align the LEFT Trans Half over the gears.

Space the Trans Halves apart using (2)

1226 Shims per screw location.

4352

2225

- Diff Screw should be on the

RIGHT side of the Trans!

LEFT RIGHT

4354 Qty1

Idler Gear

1:1

5263 Qty 4

4-40 x 3/8 FH Screw

2225 Qty 1

Motor Plate

4352 Qty 3

Motor Plate Spacer

5291 Qty 3

4-40 x 1 1/8 BH Screw

1:1

7047 Qty 8

Thin Shim

DIFF

LUBE

Spur Gear AssemblySpur Gear Assembly

Spur Gear Assembly

5245 Qty 1

5-40 Locknut

1:1

-Parts for

Bag G 1:1

2228 Qty 1

Spacer

2228 Qty 1

Slipper Eliminator

4881 Qty 1

81T 48P Spur Gear

5252 Qty 2

4-40 x 1/4 BH Screw

- Press the 2228 Slipper Eliminator onto the Top

Drive Shaft so that the Roll Pin keys into the

grooves.

- Secure the assembly to the Top Shaft with the

2228 Spacer and the 5245 Locknut. Do NOT

overtighten the nut on the Top Shaft!

- Mount the 4881 Spur Gear so the flat side faces

AWAY from the transmission. Secure using (2)

5252 Screws.

2228

4881

5252

2228

5245

Transmission MountTransmission Mount

Transmission Mount

1:1

-Parts for

Bag I

3229 Qty 1

Set Screw

1:1

3308 Qty 1

Transmission Brace

1:1

3229 Qty1

Short Body Post

3229 Qty 1

Post Collar

1202 Qty 1

Trans Spacer

5264 Qty 2

4-40 x 1/2 FH Screw

5253 Qty 4

4-40 x 3/8 FH Screw

- Attach 3229 Body Post to 3308 Trans Brace using 3229 Screw.

- Slide 3201 Post Collar onto the Body Post and secure using 3229 Set Screw.

- Mount the 1202 Trans Spacer to the Chassis using the 5262 Screw where shown.

- Secure the Trans to the Chassis using (2) 5264 Screws thru the 1202 Trans Spacer as shown.

- Attach the 3308 Trans Brace to the Trans and Rear Bulkhead using 5253 Screws.

- Mount the Trans Brace to the Trans and Rear Bulkhead using 5253 Screws.

- NOTE: Align the dogbone shafts into the outdrives of Trans as you mount the trans!

3229 Qty 1

8-32 x 1/2 FH Screw

1:1

Bag GBag G

Bag G

Bag HBag H

Bag H

5262 Qty 1

4-40 x 1/4 FH Screw

3229

5264

5253

1202

5262

- NOTE: Align the dogbone shafts into the outdrives

of Trans as you mount the trans!

3308

Servo and Linkage InstallationServo and Linkage Installation

Servo and Linkage Installation

-Parts for

Steps

#1&#2

5242 Qty 1

Large Servo Saver

8130 Qty2

Small Ball Cup

5281 Qty1

4-40 Stud

1:1

5253 Qty 4

4-40 x 3/8 BH Screw

1:1

5263 Qty 5

4-40 x 3/8 FH Screw

8122 Qty 2

Ball Stud

5240 Qty2

Servo Mount

3209 Qty1

Antenna Mount

Bag JBag J

Bag J

STEP #1

- Attach 5240 Servo Mounts to your steering servo in the position shown

using 5253 Screws.

- Thread 8120 Ball Stud into the upper-most center hole in the 5242 Servo

Saver.

- Attach both 8130 Ball Cups to one another using the 5281 Stud until the

Ball Cups bottom out on one another. Snap a Ball Cup onto the Ball Stud on

the Servo Saver.

- Determine which of the Spline Inserts are correct for your servo by pressing

it over the drive on the servo. Align the servo so it has equal throw in both

directions.

- Press the Servo Saver onto the Spline Insert so that the Servo Saver is perpen-

dicular to the servo, attach using the screw that came with your servo.

3234 Qty2

Spacer

3234

8122

5205

5253

5240

8130

5281

STEP #2

- Mount the servos to the chassis using 5263 Screws as shown.

- Thread 8122 Ball Stud with the 3234 Spacer into the top of the Steering

Slide.

- Snap the Ball Cup onto the Ball Stud threaded into the Steering Slide.

- Attach 3209 Antenna Mount in either of the two holes shown below.

NOTE: Steering movement should be bind free except for the restriction of

the servo transmission.

3209

5263

8122

3234

Bag DBag D

Bag D

Bag KBag K

Bag K

Battery MountBattery Mount

Battery Mount

-Parts for

Bag J

3224 Qty 1

Battery Tray

5263 Qty 4

4-40 x 3/8 FH Screw

STEP #1

- Slide the 2004 Strap Mount thru the small loop on the 3009

Battery Strap.

- Trim the 3224 Batt Tray so it sits flat to the chassis. On the

marked spots, drill the (4) holes in the 3224 Battery Tray so

they align with the holes in the chassis.

- Mount the Tray to the Chassis using 5263 Screws thru the

Chassis and into the 2004 Strap Mount.

- Peel apart both 3009 Battery Straps. Insert one Strap end

thru the Buckle and re-attach to itself. Then slide the end of

the other Strap thru the Buckle, pull tight to the Battery and

attach to the velcro.

NOTE: Battery packs come in a variety of widths, it may be necessary

to alter the Tray by cutting away the left side of the tray and/or re-

aligning the holes it mounts in.

1:1

5263

2004

3224

5263

Bag IBag I

Bag I

2004 Qty 2

Strap Mount

3009 Qty 1

Strap Buckle

3009 Qty 2

Battery Strap

3009

Bag JBag J

Bag J Shock AssemblyShock Assembly

Shock AssemblyShock Assembly

Shock Assembly

5274 Qty 4

4-40 x 1/2 SH Screw

-Parts for

Step#1

1437 Qty 4

Firm Bladder (BLACK)

1426 Qty 2

Short Shock Body

-Parts for

Step#2 1:1

1429 Qty2

Med 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 Shock Shaft until the Ball

End is flush with the end of threads on the shaft.

- Press 1432 Eyelet Cap into 1431 Threaded

Shock Cap so that guide in the Eyelet Cap lines

up in the recess in the Threaded Shock Cap.

- Press the 1437 Firm Bladder (BLACK) into the

Threaded Shock Cap so the dome of the

bladder points away from the Eyelet Cap.

- Fill the Shock Body with oil to the top then

thread the Eyelet Cap assembly onto the

Shock Body until tight.

-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.

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 X 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

5230 Qty 10

E-Clip

1:1

-Parts for

Step#3

1432 Qty4

Eyelet Cap

1431 Qty4

Threaded Cap

5228 Qty4

Short Ball End

5228 Qty4

Pivot Ball

1433 Qty4

Spring Collar

1488 Qty4

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

5228

1437

1432

1431

- Thread 1433 Spring Collar onto the

shock. Slide 1488 Spring onto the

shock and secure using the 1407

spring bucket as shown.

OIL

NOTE: Put a few

drops of oil on the

O-Rings!

OIL

Shock BagShock Bag

Shock Bag

- Press 1250 O-rings into the

Shock Body followed by 1434

Shaft Guide. Retain using 1435

Clip.

- Attach the shock to the susp

arms in the locations shown.

- Install the shocks onto the screws

with the shoulder of the 1408

Mount Ball facing away from the

tower, secure with 5217 Nut.

- Press 5277 Screws thru the locations

shown. Fasten using 2214 Standoff.

1430 Qty2

Short Shock Shaft

1425 Qty 4

Med Shock Body

RIGHT

FRONT

1488

SPRING

1407

LEFT

REAR

5217

5274

1433

5274

1408

1433

1408

5277

5277 Screw on

the RF passes

thru the outer

most hole, 2nd

from the bottom.

5277 Screw on

the LF passes

thru the inner

most hole, 3rd

from the bottom.

5277 Screw

passes thru the

inner most hole,

4th hole from the

bottom row.

BUILD 2 SHORT & 2 MED

LENGTH SHOCKS!

- USE #1429 SHAFT WITH

#1425 BODY.

- USE #1430 SHAFT WITH

#1426 BODY .

SUGGESTED

40 WT R/C

SHOCK OIL.

Cage BagCage Bag

Cage Bag Cage AssemblyCage Assembly

Cage AssemblyCage Assembly

Cage Assembly

3421 Qty 2

Wing Slide Bushing

3235 Qty 2

Main Cage Half

-Parts for

Step #1

Step #2

3233 Qty 1

Front Bumper

3233 Qty 2

Rear Bumper

-Parts for

Step#3

Step#4

3233 Qty1

Bumper Connector

3235 Qty 2

Upper Cage Brace

- Mount the (2) 3233 Rear Bumpers together using 5253

Screws and the 3233 Bumper Connector.

-Attach the Bumper Assembly to the Rear Bulkhead using

5255 Screw into the upper bumper and 5254 Screw into the

lower bumper as shown.

STEP #1

5253 Qty 2

4-40 x 3/8 BH Screw

1:11:1

5254 Qty 6

4-40 x 1/2 BH Screw

1:1

5255 Qty 4

4-40 x 5/8 BH Screw

3232 Qty 1

Nerf Bar L & R

3232 Qty 1

Nerf Support L & R

5280 Qty 2

Hole Head Screw SHORT

5279 Qty 2

Hole Head Screw LONG

5278 Qty 2

4-40 x 1” SH Screw

5274 Qty 4

4-40 x 1/2 SH Screw

1:1 1:1

1:1

- Assemble the Nerf Bar and Nerf Bar Support using

5254 Screw.

NOTE: Right and Left Nerf Bars and Supports come in

the cage kit. Shown is the RIGHT assembled part.

When using the correct Support with the Nerf Bar, the

bottom foot of the Support and the short leg of the

Nerf Bar will be parallel.

STEP #3

Parallel to

one another!

5254

STEP #2

5253

3233

5253

3233

5255

5254

- Mount the 3239 Front Cage mount to the chassis

using 5262 Screws.

3239 Qty1

Front Cage Mount

1:1

5262 Qty 2

4-40 x 1/4 FH Screw

5262

3239

1:1

5264 Qty 3

4-40 x 1/2 FH Screw

- Place the cage between the front suspension

tower with the “HOOKS” slightly further forward

the the front edge of the chassis.

- Guide the “HOOKS” into the Front Cage Mount

while guiding the Short 5280 Hole Head Screws

into the Rear Bulkhead.

- Position the (2) 5274 Screws that mount the

bottom portions of the nerf bars to the Cage Half

into the holes in the Chassis.

- Lock the cage by placing 9936 Clip into the Hole

in the Head of the 5280 Screw.

CAGE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL:

- Mount 3233 Front Bumper using 5278 Screws.

- Mount the 3421 Wing Slide Bushing to the Cage using 5254 Screws

thru the Bushing and Cage and into the 3235 Upper Cage Brace.

- Use the (2) Long 5279 Hole Head Screws mount the 3235

Upper Cage Braces onto the top of the Main Cage Halfs.

- Use the remaining (2) Short 5280 Hole Head Screws

in the back of the Main Cage Halfs.

NOTE: Do NOT tighten all the way down, leave a gap

of .100”between the screw head and cage.

- After completing the Body Panel steps, Attach

the rear of the Nerf Bar using the 5254

Screw thru the cage as shown. Attach the

front of the Nerf Bar and the Nerf Bar

Support to the bottom of the “legs” on the

Main Cage Half using 5274 Screws.

STEP #4

5278

5279

LONG

5255

3421

3233

3235

CAGE BRACE

5254

5274

“HOOKS”

MAIN CAGE

5280

SHORT

Body Panel BagBody Panel Bag

Body Panel Bag Body Panel Prep & MountingBody Panel Prep & Mounting

Body Panel Prep & MountingBody Panel Prep & Mounting

Body Panel Prep & Mounting

- Do these steps BEFORE painting your body panels!!!- Do these steps BEFORE painting your body panels!!!

- Do these steps BEFORE painting your body panels!!!

- Cut the 9024 Left Body Panel to fit the Body Template provided.

- Use the Body Template ONLY to cut the front edge of the Right Body Panel.

- Follow the molded lines on the 9029 Eagle Hood and 9026 Tail Tank.

- Addtional trimming may be required to clearance suspension movements.

BODY HOLE NOTES:

HOLE #1: Fit the Side Panels and Hood to the Cage, make a mark where the Body Post

meets the Hood.

HOLE #2 & #3: Use the marks in the body panel, make a small hole only the screw can pass

thru.

HOLE #4: Use the marks provided so the nerf bar can pass thru the body panel.

HOLE #5 & #6: Use the provided body line or mark molded into the Body Panel.

HOLE #4

HOLE #6

HOLE #1

HOLE #5 HOLE #5

HOLE #4

HOLE #5

HOLE #2

HOLE #3

Top WingTop Wing

Top Wing

- Assemble the #9021 Wing Kit using the instructions provided inside the wing kit. Mount the wing to the car

and it should now look just like the car shown below.

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!!!

You have now completed the assembly process of your

new Custom Works Enforcer GBX2! 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 Wing Angle

- Decrease Spoiler on Wing

- 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 Wing Angle

- Add Spoiler to Wing

- 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 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:

Occasionally dirt will get into the moving and pivoting locations in your car. It is best to

periodically clean your 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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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:

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:

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.

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.

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 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): 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.

- 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.

DRIVER:_______________________________

DATE:_________________________________

EVENT________________________________

CLASS:________________________________

TRACK:_________________LENGTH:_______

CAMBER RATE SHIMS:

__________________

TOE IN/OUT _____

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 (INNER/OUTER)

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...

Clay Hard Packed Loose Dirt

Carpet Asphalt Concrete

Flat Banked True Oval Tri-Oval

Traction:

High Medium Low

LEFT RIGHT

_________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

SPEED CONTROL:________________

PUNCH SETTING:________________

INTIAL BRAKE:___________________

AUTO BRAKE:___________________

______________________________

________________________________

_______________________________

CAMBER:________

TOE-IN: _________

HUB SPACING:

FR

CAMBER:________

TOE-IN: _________

HUB SPACING:

FR

WHEEL SPACERS:

_______________

CAMBER LINK LOCATION

OUTER INNER

CAMBER LINK LOCATION

INNER OUTER

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

SHOCKS

CAMBER LINK LOCATION

OUTER INNER

CAMBER:____________

CASTOR: 0O

+5O -5O

+10O -10O

CAMBER RATE SHIMS:

__________________

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 SUSPENSION

LEFT RIGHT

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:______________________

WEIGHT & CHASSIS HEIGHTSWEIGHT & CHASSIS HEIGHTS

WEIGHT & CHASSIS HEIGHTS

SPEED CONTROLBATTERY

RECIEVER

ADDED LEAD:

FRONT_______

MIDDLE_______

REAR_________

AS SHOWN

_________

FLAT ON CHASSIS

STOOD ON SIDE

ACKERMANN: ON SPINDLE

SHORT MIDDLE LONG

TIRES & TRACTIONTIRES & TRACTION

TIRES & TRACTION

RF: _______________________ _______ ________

LF: _______________________ _______ ________

RR: _______________________ _______ ________

LR: _______________________ _______ ________

COMPOUND DIAMETER INSERT

-SHADE IN AREAS OF

TRACTION ADDITIVE AND

DRAW IN TIRE GROOVES

TRACTION ADDITIVE:_____________________________

TIRE TYPE: FOAM STREET RUBBER LOOSE DIRT

ACKERMANN: ON SPINDLE

SHORT MIDDLE LONG

_____________________________________________

SWAY BAR:NONE .063” .078”

BATTERY TYPE: LIPO NiMH

WINGWING

WING

MAIN WING SIZE: 6X6 7X7

FRONT WING SIZE:__________________

SPOILER LENGTH:___________________

WING LOCATION:___________________

XYZ[\

LOW WING

HIGH WING

HOOD TYPE:_______________________

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