GS Racing Storm User manual

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1 /B ScaJe Radio Controlled Gas Po\Nered Off Road 4\N d Racing Buggy
Length/490 mm (19.3")
Width / 305 mm ( 12 .0")
Height/182 mm (7.2")
Gear Ratio/11.72 : 1
Ground Clearance /27 mm (1.1")
Wheelbase /320-325 mm ( 12 . 6"- 1 2 . 8'~
Track (F, R) /F: 258 mm(1 0.2"), R: 261 mm (10.3")
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INDEX ...................... . ................................................................................ .
• Required for Operation..................... .. ... .. ... .. ............................ .. .. .. .. .. .......... 2-4
II Before You Start ....... .. ............................................................................. ... . ... ... 5
-Assembly..................................................................................................... 6-24
• Before You Run Your Storm...................................................................... 25-28
• Operating Your Model Safely...........................................................................28
• Exploded View...........................................................................................29-31
II Set-up Sheet............... .. ..... .. .......................... .. ......................................... 32-33
• Parts Name List......................................................................................... 34-36
• Spare & Optional Parts List................................................................. .. .... 37-42
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Th is radio controlled racing buggy is not o toy!
Th is high-performance R/C model is recommen ded for ages 14 and older.
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Thank you for purchasing the GS Racing Storm radio controlled model. Please read through
this instruction manual carefully before you attempt to assemble
or run your Storm buggy.
This manual contains building steps and instructions you will use to
set up your RTR, ARR, Sport,
or Pro Storm buggies. Follow the directions in this manual closely so you don't encounter any
problems on start up. We hope that you will enjoy your new GS Racing gas buggy. If you ever
have any questions or need
set -up help, please feel free to contact us.
See you atthe track!
-GS Racing-

Required Equipment for Operation
1. Tools required for building and maintenance:
• Hobby knife
• Needle nose pliers
• Precision ruler or caliper
• Phillips screwdriver (#0, #1, #2)
• Hobby scissors
• Wire cutters
• Thread locking compound
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CA glue
• Rubber cement
• Precision Ruler or Caliper
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e Hobby Knife • Wire Cutters
e Needle Nose Pliers
0 e Thread Locking Compound
e Phillips Screwdriver (#0, #1, #2) e
CA Glue &Rubber Cement
WARNING!
Tools Included:
• Hex Wrench
1. 5mm
2mm
J
e Cross Wrench
Do not use a power screwdriver to install screws into nylon, plastic or composite materials.
The fast rotation speed can heat up the screws being installed. They can then break the
molded parts or strip the threads during installation.
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2. Additional items neededfor operation:
RTR #GS 2003- Ready-To-Race w/GS-21801P pull-startengine
• Glow igniter
• Glow fuel (20% nitro recommended!)
• Fuel bottle
• 12 AA size batteries
ARR #GS 2002 -90% Pre-assembled w/GS-21801P pull-startengine
• RIC 2-channel surface frequency radio system with 2 servos (FM recommended!)
• Glow igniter ~ ~ ~
• Glow fuel (20% nitro recommended!) . ""
• Fuel bottle
• 12
AA size batteries (5-cell humptype Ni-Cd battery packfor receiver is recommended.)
• Polycarbonate Paint
ARR #GS 2000 -- 80% Pre-assembled w/o engine
• RIC 2-channel surface frequency radio systemwith 2 servos (FM recommended!)
• 12 AA size batteries (5-cell hump type Ni-Cd battery packfor receiver is recommended.)
• .21 glow powered rear exhaust RIC engine
• Glow igniter
• Glowfuel (20% nitro recommended!)
• Fuel bottle
• Starter box (GS Racing Turbo Box recommended!)
• 12-volt battery or two 6-cell7 .2-voltbattery packs for starter box
• Polycarbonate Paint
Sport Kit #GS 2001
• RIC 2-channel surface frequency radio system with 2 servos (FM recommended!)
• 12 AA size batteries (5-cell hump type Ni-Cd battery pack for receiver is recommended.)
• .21 glow powered rearexhaust RIC engine
• Glow ignit er
• Glow fuel
• Fuel bottle
• Starter box (GS Racing Turbo Box recommended!)
• 12-volt battery or two 6-cell 7.2-volt battery packs for starter box
• Polycarbonate Paint
Pro Kit #GS 2004
• RIC 2-channel surface frequency radio systemwith 2 servos (FM recommended!)
• Ni-Cd battery pack (5-cell hump type)
• .21 glow powered rear exhaust RIC racing engine
• Glow igniter
• Glow fuel
• Fuel bottle
• Starterbox (GS Racing Turbo Box recommended!)
• 12-volt battery or two 6-cell 7.2-voltbattery packs for starter box
• Polycarbonate Paint
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Before You Start
1 Check all parts to ensure that there are no missing or defective parts. If you do find any problems
regarding this issue , please contact your local dealer or our GS Racing Distributor.
2 Symbols used throughout this instruction manual:
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Apply CA glue.
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Assemble front and rear
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sides the same way .
Check set-up sheet.
Soak air filter oil.
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Front of buggy . 1
Ensure smooth non-binding
movement while assembling.
Assemb le left and right sides
the same way .
Attention!
Apply threadlock (screw cement).
3 Assemble in the specified
order.
3 The assembly is arranged so that you will open and finish that bag before you go to the nex t
one.
Sometimes you will hav e parts remaining at the end of a bag. These will become part of
the next bag.
4 We are constantly updating parts to i mprove our products. These changes, if any, will be noted
in supplementary sheets located in a parts bag or inside the box . Check the box before you
start and each bag
as it is opened. When a supplement is found, attach it to the appropriate section
of the manual.
5 The instructions in each step are numbered in the order you complete them, so please follow the
key
numbers (the numbers in circles) with the words in each steps. The key numbers are also
in the draw ing to helpyou locate them faster.
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When we refer to left and r ight sides of the buggy , we are refering to the driver's point of view
inside the car .
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1 Gear Differential
X3
4 x 4mm Set Screw
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11. 4 x 10.x 0.3mm Shim
~ 5. 0-ring AS009 X3
© 6. 6 x 10 x 2.5mm :..~hing
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7. 2.5x 13.8mm Pin
X3
2. 8x16mm Ball Bearin
2 Gear Differential
~ X12
· 3x 12mm RH/ST Screw
~ 5. 0-ring AS009 X3
©6. 6 x 10 x 2.5mm ::shing
X3
7. 2.5 x 13.8mm Pin
X3
2. 8x16mm Ba ll Bearing
3 GearBox
X2
5 x 5mm Set Screw
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3.5x25mm RHISTScrew
X4
2. 8x16mm Ball Bearing
X2
15. 13.4x16x0.2mm Shim
@ For center (Flat surface) X1
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II Build three differentials: front, center, and rear. ® ~
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@ For front and r ear X2
1==1 Fill differential's using standard set up:
D Front --5000 wt.
Center -- 7000 wt
Rear -- 1000 w1.
X1
RH/ST 3x12mm
II Fill oil up to where thedifferential gear pins cross.
Build two gearboxes.
Mark gear boxes front and rear.
Apply threadlock!
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Apply grease! m@
RH/ST 3.5x25mm
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4 Front Gear Box
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..._ 'J;(12mm RHIST Screw --1
f'n~\U\t\.\11 X2
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3.5 x
16 mm FHIST Screw
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3 x 23mm CapScrew
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. Shock S ushi:
5 Rear Gear Box
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!J\J""' -· ; · ~" 1 2 mm RH IS T Screw
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3 x 18mm RHIST Screw
r,l.Ul\l\ttt X2
~l. S x 16mm FHIST Screw
X2
3 x 12mm Cap Screw
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3 x 23mm Cap Screw
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X2
Shock Bushing
X2
Pivot Ball 8.8x10mm
Cap3 x23mm -
Apply threadlock!
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RHIST 3 x1 2mm - -- ~ ·
RHIST 3x12mm
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F H/ ST 3.5x16mm
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RH/ST 3x18mm
RHIST 3x18mm
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RHIST3x12mm
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Tighten 3 x 12mm cap screws evenly to en sure
even cl earance between brake discs and pads . Cap
3x12 mm
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Sand c ontact area of brake plates before
_ _ _: 3 x 12mm C ap Screw X ~
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gluing to ensure a better grip . -r-------1 ,..
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Cap 3x12mm
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3 x 4mm Set Saew
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" 3 x 12mm RHIST Scr o::: ew .::...._ _
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Make su re lhallhe dJ!ferenbal aSS<>mbly spins freely.
Loosen3 x 12mm capscrews 10 free up discs if necessary
8 Steering
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X2
'- 3 x 12mm RJH Screw --i
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' 4 x 12mm FIH Saew
Apply rubber cement!
Apply rubber cement!
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x4mm
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RIH 3x12 mm
Apply threadlock!
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3 x8 xO. Smm ~ ~ im I
X2
S x7 x0.2mm Shim
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9 Front Suspension
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56 . 6.8 x 7mm Ball
X2
55. 5x25 mm Turnbuckle
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X2
54 . 6.8mm Ball End(S) Assemble Right and
left sides.
10Front Suspension
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(ft) X4
58. E-clip E-2.5
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57. 3x 34mm Hinge Pin
11 Front Suspension
X4
4 x12mm Cap Screw
X4
Knuckle Collar
X4
2. 8x16mm Ball Bearing
1 -- -- --
Assemble one for each side.
Assemble Right and Left sides.
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12Front Suspension Assemble Right and left sides.
II X2
3x 4mm Set Screw
X.2
4 x 4mm SetScrew
X2
4 x 12mm Set Screw
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69 . 3 x 36mm Hinge Pin
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68. 4 x 57mrn Hinge Pin
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Cap4x12mm
V Apply threadlock!
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Apply threadlock!
4x12mm
X2
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13 Rear Suspension
0 72. 8.8 X 9mm Sal~
X4
70. 8.8mm Ball End
X2
71 . 5 x SOmm Turnbuckle
14 Rear Suspension
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X2
3 x 4mm Set Saew
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4 x 4mm Set Saew
X2
Ui!iiilllilu"'W
X2
4 x 12mm Set Screw
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X2
3mm Stopper
X2
79. 3 x 43mm Hinge P in
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68. 4 x 57mm Hin
ge Pin
15 Suspension
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4 x 15mm F/H Saew
Assemble Right and Left sides.
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26mm
X2
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Reartoe-in can be adjusted by switching the adjusters!
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4x4mm
4x12mm
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