Hyperdrive Pro 3 Solid Chassis User manual

Hyperdrive Pro 3 Solid Chassis
© 2007 Hyperdrive Racing
Published September 2006

Congratulations! You now own a state of the art 1/10
scale oval race car. The Hyperdrive Pro 3 Solid Chassis
has gone through months of testing by our factory
drivers to insure that you get a car that has maximum
performance and adjustability built in. In purchasing this
kit you have not only helped the hobby and sport of Oval
pan car racing by supporting your local hobby shop but
you have also bought the quality of a Hyperdrive Racing
performance product.
How well your car performs is dependant upon the
assembly of your car kit. Take your time and assemble
your car as shown in this manual. This will give you a
good starting point from which you can make adjustments
dependant upon the track you are racing on.
The following items are required to complete your car:
• Two channel Surface Radio
• Electronic Speed Control
• Batteries (4 cell)
• 05 Electric Motor
• Shock Oil
• Tires
• Body
Tools needed in the construction of your car:
• Phillips Screwdriver
• Hobby Knife
• Allen Wrenches; 3/32, 1/16 & 0.050
• Pliers or appropriate sized Nut Drivers/Sockets
Introduction

Using part numbers FB-7045 (Woven Bumper), HD-7307
(Solid Chassis) locate two 8-32 flat head screws and two
8-32 hex nuts (the 8-32 hardware is located in the bag
containing the Associated #8400 Front Suspension Kit).
Install the 8-32 flat head screws through the bottom of the
chassis using the front bumper mounting holes. Place the
bumper on top of the chassis. Using the 8-32 hex nuts,
secure the bumper firmly to the chassis plate.
Step 1 - Front Bumper Installation
1

Secure the Narrow Locator Plate (LP-7050) in the front
position of the mounting holes on the chassis using four
5/16” FH screws and four aluminum 4-40 lock nuts.
Step 2 - Locator Plate Installation
2

Assemble the front suspension (8400-003) as detailed
in the Associated 8400 Front Suspension Kit instruction
sheet, replacing the stock plastic castor blocks with
HY-8060R Red Aluminum caster blocks. Insert four 8-32
screws through the bottom of the chassis and narrow
locator plate. Place a red #10 washer over each screw.
Fasten the a-arms to the chassis.
Step 3 - Front Suspension Assembly
3

Locate the T-plate (HP-1516), 2 Teflon Coated Aluminum
Pivot Balls (HY-8376), 8-button head mounting screws
(2-56 x 0.25” lg) and the plastic pivot housings
Place one of the pivot balls into one side of the socket.
Then place the other half of the socket onto the ball
and align the four screw mounting holes. Now mount
the socket assemblies onto the T-bar with the four 2-56
screws. Be careful not to over tighten the screws and also
note the orientation of the T-plate.
Note: when assembling the socket assemblies onto the
T-bar it is very important that the pivot balls move freely in
the socket housings. Not loose but smooth free movement.
Step 4 - T-Plate Assembly
4

Locate the Bottom Plate (HD-7365), Right Side Pod Plate
(HD-7340), Left Side Pod Plate (HD-7341), three .075
black t-plate spacers, four 1/4” FH screws, three 3/8” FH
screws and 3 4-40 Aluminum lock nuts.
Insert the three 3/8” FH screws threw the bottom of the
bottom plate using the right most set of holes. Next, place
the .075 t-plate spacers over each screw. Place the t-plate
over the screws and secure the t-plate with 3 4-40 locknuts
as shown in figure 5. Finally, using the 1/4” FH screws,
install both the right and left side pod plates to the bottom
plate as shown in figure 5.
Step 5 - Rear Pod Assembly
5

Locate the Nerf Wing (HD-7303), two 5/16” FH screws,
and two 4-40 aluminum lock nuts. Insert two 5/16” FH
screws through the bottom of the chassis on the right hand
side to mount the Nerf Wing. Place the nerf wing over the
screws, and attach with two 4-40 locknuts.
Step 6 - Nerf Wing Installation
6

Using the rear pod from step 5, insert one 1/2” FH screw
through the bottom of the chassis. Place the front t-plate
pivot ball over the screw, and secure with a 4-40 lock nut.
Refer to figure 7 for proper placement.
Step 7 - Pod Installation
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Slider Chassis Pictured
8

Assemble the Center Shock Mount with the supplied SHC
screws and 4-40 lock nuts as shown in figure 9. Secure
the finished shock mount to the chassis with two 1/4” FH
screws. Refer to figure 7 for proper placement, and figure
9 for the finished configuration.
Secure the Cross Brace (HD-7326) using a 1/2” FH screw
through the chassis and rear pivot ball, one 5/16” FH
screw in the right, and a 5/16” FH screw in the left hand
side location. Refer to figure 7 for proper placement, and
figure 9 for the finished configuration.
Step 8 - Cross Brace and Center Shock Mount Installation
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