Gizmo GZ1 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
1/10 TOURING CAR

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing your Gizmo GZ1 touring car! The GZ1 car was designed in Denmark and produced by Gizmo Racing
registered in Denmark. The Gizmo GZ1 car utilizes many unique features and newly developed innovations.
Before you start
The Gizmo GZ1 is a high end, high quality, and innovative 1 /10th scale touring car. The car should be built only by persons who have
experience with building R/C model racing cars. This is not a toy and is not intended for use by children without supervision of a
responsible, knowledgeable adult. The instruction manual must be read carefully and understand to the fullest before beginning
assembly. If you have any problems or questions, do not hesitate to contact Gizmo Racing Team at [email protected].
The Gz1 kit is a radio controlled model racing product and could cause harm and personal injury. The GZ1 car is designed for use on
R/C race tracks and should not be used in general public areas. Gizmo Racing ApS accept no responsibility for any injuries caused by
making or using this kit.
Due to policy of continues product development, the exact specifications of the kit may vary.
Gizmo Racing ApS reserve all the right to change any specifications without prior notifications. All rights reserved.
ASSEMBLY NOTES
Before starting assembly of 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 Gizmo GZ1, we have included full size images of all the hardware parts in the manual.
The Gizmo GZ1 Manual and setup sheet is available on Gizmo’s webpage: www.gizmoracing.com/support
General precautions
 Many of the items in this kit are small enough to accidentally swallow and therefore potential choking hazards, making
them potentially fatal. Please ensure that when assembling the kit, you do so out of reach of small/young children.
 Take care when assembling the kit, as some of the parts have sharp edges.
 Please read this manual carefully to understand which ancillary items are used with this kit.
Gizmo Racing ApS accept no responsibility for the operation of such ancillary items.
 Exercise care when using tools and sharp instruments.
 Follow the instructions for the radio equipment at all times.
 Never touch rotating parts of the car as this may cause injury.
 Keep wheels of the model off the ground when checking operation of the radio equipment.
 To prevent any serious personal injury and/or damage to property, please be responsible when operating all remote
controlled models.
 The Gizmo GZ1 model car is not intended for use on roads or areas where its operation can conflict with or disrupt
pedestrians of vehicle traffic.
 Do not run the car in poor light or if it goes out of sight. Any impairment to your vision may result in damage to your car or
injury others of their property.
 As a radio controlled device, such as your car, is subject to radio interference from things beyond your control. Any such
interference may cause in loss of control of your car. Please consider this possibility at all times.
 When not using your RC model, always disconnect and remove battery.
 Insulate any exposed electrical wiring to prevent short circuits.
Take maximum care in wiring, connecting and insulating cables. Make sure cables are always connected securely.
Check connections for if they become loose and if so, reconnect them securely. Never use RC models with damaged wires.
A damaged wire is extremely dangerous and can course short circuits resulting in fire.
EQUIPTMENT RECOMMENDE (NOT INCLUDED) TOOLS RECOMMENDED (NOT INCLUDED)
 Radio Transmitter
 Radio Receiver
 Electronic Speed Control
 Steering Servo
 Electric Motor
 Pinion Gear (64 or 48 pitch)
 7,4 V Li-Po Battery
 190mm Body Shell
 Touring Car Wheels, Tires, Inserts
 1.5mm, 2mm Hex Driver
 2mm Ball End Hex Driver
 5,5mm, 7mm, 9mm, 10mm, 12mm Wrench
 2.5mm Flat Head Screwdriver
 Callipers
 Hobby Knife
 Camber Gauge
 Ride Height Gauge
 Thin CA Glue
 Tread Lock
 Joint Grease

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BAG A INCLUDES
1 X 1010 Chassis
4 x P06-1 Downstop Collar
1 X 7000 Weight
4 X 3060 Side plate mount
2 X 1050 Sideplate
4 x 1100 Lower Wishbones
4 X 3030 Roll bar mount
4 X 3040 Shock mount
8 x 5040 Wishbone insert
8 x 5050 C-clips for wishbone
8 X 3280 Balls for ball joints
SCREWS & SHIMS NEEDED
4 X C3X5 Hex screw SFH
9 X C3X6 Hex screw SFH
20 X B2.5X6 Hex screw SH
8 X B3X6 Hex screw SFH
4 X P3X4 Set Screw
8 X P3X6 Set Screw
8 X SH0.5 Shim 0,5mm

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BAG A STEP 1
NOTE:
You need
to glue in P06 and
cut of the extra
material of P06
that are under the
bottom of the
chassis.
Cut this part of
P06
NOTE:
You need
to glue in P06 and
cut of the extra
material of P06
that are under the
bottom of the
chassis.
Cut this part of
P06
BAG A STEP 2

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PRE
-
FINISHED PICTURE
BAG A STEP 3

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PRE-FINISHED PICTURE
BAG A STEP 4
NOTE:
Leave P04 loose for now,
when you install the uprights
you can tighten down P04.
FRONT

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PRE-FINISHED PICTURE
BAG A STEP 4
NOTE:
Leave P04 loose for now,
when you install the uprights
you can tighten down P04.
NOTE:
Note direction of 3040 and
3030 for correct side of the front
wishbone
.
REAR

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PRE-FINISHED PICTURE
NOTE:
Note direction of 3040 and
3030 for correct side of the rear
wishbone.
BAG A STEP 5
NOTE:
Snap on 5040 first then mount
the arm and 5050. Make sure you
mount the arms in the correct position.

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BAG A FINISHED

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BAG B INCLUDES
2 X ST01 Front axles
6 x PIN01 Pin 1,5x7,8mm
2 X ST13 Front universal bones
6 X ST16 U joint cross
1 X UB1 Universal bearing set (full car kit)
2 x ST17 Universal ring
2 X ST02 Rear axle
2 X ST14 Rear universal bones
SCREWS & SHIMS NEEDED
NONE!

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BAG B STEP 1
NOTE:
apply joint grease to all rubbing
surfaces of the front universals.

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ASSAM / DISASSAMBLING
NOTE:
Insert a 2.5mm flat screwdriver into the slot on
ST17 get out / insert ST16 into the unclamped ST17.
FRONT AXLE FINISHED

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BAG B STEP 2
NOTE:
apply joint grease to all rubbing
surfaces of the front universals.
ASSAM / DISASSAMBLING
NOTE:
Insert a 2.5mm flat screwdriver into the slot on
ST02 get out / insert ST16 into the unclamped ST02.

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REAR AXLE FINISHED

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BAG C INCLUDES
8 X 6020 Bearings 6x10x3
4 x 3191 Uprights
4 X 3180 Wheel axle
2 X 1190 Arm for upright front
2 X 1200 Rear toe in arm
4 x ST03 Upright ball
4 X P16 Lock ring
8 X 3281 Ball for ball joints
SCREWS & SHIMS NEEDED
8 X B3X6 Hex screw SFH
8 X P3X8 Set Screw
4 X SH0.5 Shim 0,5mm
4 x SH1,0 Shim 1,0mm

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BAG C STEP 1

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NOTE:
Make both front right and
front left uprights. Note direction of
1190
for correct side.
PRE-FINISHED PICTURE
BAG C STEP 2

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NOTE:
Make both front right and
front left uprights. Note direction of
1190 for correct side.
PRE-FINISHED PICTURE
BAG C STEP 3
NOTE:
When pressing P16 on for the
first time I may need some pressure.
To disassemble hit the end face of the
axel.

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FINISHED FRONT UPRIGHTS
NOTE:
When pressing P16 on for the
first time I may need some pressure.
To disassemble hit the end face of the
axel.
BAG C STEP 4

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FINISHED REAR UPRIGHTS
BAG C STEP 5
NOTE:
mount all four corners and
tighten down P04. Achieve free
action, but with minimal play.