SWorkz S35-4 EVO User manual

2
INSTRUCTION
Further continuing with the successful SWORKz S35-4 1/8 Nitro Buggy platform, the latest S35-4
EVO is designed for an even higher level of racing.
The geometry from the worlds edition conversion kit provides optimized cornering speeds with a
more easy handling feel and maximum traction.
The S35-4 EVO features a T7075 hard anodized and lightened aluminum chassis with a new short
wheel base design that was tested for a long time by our factory pilots which guarantee the best
speed balance for both front and rear suspensions.
HET differentials are included in the kit while the High Density Clutch Bell system are optional.
The new S35-4 EVO comes with a brand new steering Lay-Down Type Steering Bell crank servo
savor system. This new Ackerman design provides the driver with better control over the S35-4
EVO buggy.
The SWORKz S35-4 EVO includes the latest Arched-Bridge-System and the higher capacity shock
system. This is a big step for S35-4 EVO as it provides better stability to the buggy.
In the kit we also include special BBS pistons and oil seal parts that the worlds team drivers
tested during the worlds. The parts are made by a high Precision Plastic mold machine.
Also included are specially made durable material parts for the suspension like inserts which our
team drivers prefers and immediately felt more condent with them.
There are many more small changes and ideas in the new SWORKz S35-4 EVO. It is an evolution
step designed and tested by the whole team that make the car even better.
The secret of a modern racing car is the possibility to adapt the car setup to every track for top
pilots but also have a standard setup that works on most tracks for hobby pilots. The SWORKz
S35-4 EVO fullls these two characteristics.
Congratulations on your purchase of the new SWORKz S35-4 EVO 1/8 scale off-road racing
buggy pro kit and thank you for trusting in SWORKz.
Please read this manual carefully, before you start to build and drive your SWORKz S35-4 EVO.
This manual contains step-by-step instructions to helping you completing, preparing and fine
tuning your buggy for racing. Updates, setups, and product news will be posted on all SWORKz
digital media.
As always, if you should ever have any questions or need help with your SWORKz products,
please feel free to contact our ofcial SWORKz dealers and distributors.
• T7075 Hard Anodized, Lightend Aluminium Chassis (New)
• Short Chassis Design (New)
• Higher Shock Towers (New)
• Longer Shock Bodies (New)
• Shorter Shock Shafts
• S35 Series BBS System Hex-Cell Shock (New)
• Shorter Front Shock Springs
• SWORKz 1/8 BBS Precision Plastic Shock Piston (New)
• Fixed Shock Spring Holder
• 3mm Updated Rear Shock Studs
• Ackerman Plate (New)
• Steering System (New)
• Servo Saver Aluminium Part (New)
• Servo Saver Plate (New)
• Servo Saver Post Locking Design (New)
• Steering Ball Studs (New)
• Steering Knuckle Plates (New)
• Updated Toe In Plates with Square Inserts (New)
S35-4 EVO Kit Features :
• Aluminum Intensity F/F and R/F Narrow Lower Suspension Plate (New)
• New Carbon Center Diff Plate with Throttle Servo Linkage System (New)
• Nitro Series Center Brake Disk Holder (New)
• Lightweight Wing Mount
• SWORKz S35-4 Series Arched-Bridge-System Rear Lower Arm Set (New)
• Composite Rear Hubs with Carbon Plates
• Multi Adjustable Ball System for Rear Upper Arms
• Anticlock Screws for Shocks
• Aerodinamically Optimized Body Shell
• 3 HET Differentials Included
• 2 Front Chassis Braces Included
• Black Competition Shock Springs Included
• Adjustable Wing Position
• Adjustable Wing Angle
• More Balance Weight Positions
• Stronger Downstop Area
• Optimized Composite Material
• Aluminium Parts in T7075

3
WARRANTY
Your SWORKz S35-4 EVO kit warranty covers workmanship and manufacturing
defects of the original and unmodified parts. Warranty claims resulting from
crashes, abuse, improper operation, improper mounting, improper adjustment or
lack of maintenance will not be honored.
Contact your local hobby shop or SWORKz distributor for all claims and
questions. Claims must be well documented. All Claims are subject to expert
examination approval by SWORKz.
Specification
Length: 510mm
Width: 308mm
Height: 220mm
Ground Clearance: 65mm
Wheelbase: 325-330mm
Track: F:304mm / R:306mm
Gear Ratio: C:47/13T, F/R:43/13T
Weight: 3400g (Race condition)

4
INDEX
This radio controlled racing car is not a toy!
This high-performance R/C model is recommended for ages 14 and older.
INSTRUCTION 2
Warranty 3
INDEX 4
Required Equipment for Operation 5
Operation Guide 6
Assembly Steps 7-37
Set-up Sheet 38-39
S35-4 EVO Key No. List 40-41
S35-4 EVO Spare Part No. List 41-42
S35-4 EVO Option Part No. List 43
End cover 44

5
Starter box
Engine Starting Equipment
Glow Plug
Double-sided tape
Paint
Long nose pliers
Modeling knife
Instant cement Thread lock
Included items
Hex wrench
1.5mm
2mm
2.5mm
Fuel bottle
Glow plug wrench
Radio Gear Nitro fuel
Stick Type
Throttle servo
Receiver batteries
Wheel & Trigger Type
Receiver
On/Off Switch
We recommend that you use fuel
containing 16~25% nitro.
Steering servo
Exhaust header
Spower Japan B7TT
Factory Tuned .21
Racing Engine
(Made by O.S. Japan)
SW-950015SWORKz
SB800 Twin Power
Starter Box for 1/8
OffRoad Series
SP-80109
SPower Japan EFRA 2155
Tuned Pipe Set
(Made by O.S. Japan)
SP-80101S
SPower EFRA 2042 Tuned
Pipe Set with Manifold for
(80mm)(Made by O.S.)
SP-80113
Spower Japan Mk II EFRA
2089 Tuned Pipe
(Made by O.S. Japan)
Tools Recommended
Engine Recommended
Side cutter
Curved scissors
Grease
ST-3 Turbo Plug
ST-4 Turbo Plug
SW-620020-15 SWORKz SST-Pro 1.5mm HEX Wrench
SW-620020-20 SWORKz SST-Pro 2.0mm HEX Wrench
SW-620020-25 SWORKz SST-Pro 2.5mm HEX Wrench
SW-620025 SWORKz SST-Pro Shorty 7.0mm Socket Driver
SW-620026 SWORKz SST-Pro Shorty 5.5mm Socket Driver
Required Equipment for Operation

6
Operation Guide
Safety Precautions
The SWORKz S35-4 EVO is a high performance radio control model which needs to be
operated with caution and common sense.
The S35-4 EVO Kit is not intended for children under the age of 14 without adult supervision.
SWORKz shall not be held liable for any loss or damages, whether direct, indirect, act of
nature, arising from the abuse or misuse of this product or any other product required while
operating this model.
- The nitro fuel can be dangerous is improperly handled.
- Always keep your nitro fuel in a cool area and never use near flame, sparks, or while
smoking.
- Keep your nitro fuel, and all other ammables, out of the reach of children.
- Always run your model in a well ventilated area outdoors. Never run your model indoors.
- After running your car, all parts of the engine and exhaust can become extremely hot. Be
careful not to touch these parts especially when refueling, or making repairs.
- This model is controlled by your radio controller and is sometimes vulnerable to interference
from many outside sources. This interference can cause a loss of control so it is necessary to
operate this model in an open area to avoid personal, or property damage. Always ensure
turning on your radio rst.
- Keep all the parts included in the package out of reach of children.
- This model contains many fast rotating parts. Never touch them during operation.
- Follow the instructions included with your radio gear.
- Never operate your model near people or property. The speed of this model has the
potential to injure and or damage people and or property.
- Always use original SWORKz spare parts and option parts.
- Always ensure that the buggy is in proper working condition before use.
overturn
Assemble for
4 sets
Assemble for
2 sets
Assemble both left
and right sides
Assemble in the
specied order
Assemble front
and rear
Thread Locking
Compound
Grease Pure Silicone Oil Air lter oil

7
1
BAG B
2
338027
116006R
330015
328001 400002
101039
210091
116006R
338024
101027
330015
328001
400002
330015
Pin M2.2x9.9mm x4
400002
O-ring S5 4.8X1.5 x4
101004
Washer 3.5X10X0.2mm x8
Fill the differentials
with oil up to 80%
above the satellite
gears.
Put the SWORKz
Diff. Oil 10000cps
for the front Diff.
and 5000cps for the
rear Diff.
Remember to apply a light coat of
grease to the o-ring, then slide it over
the shaft of the out drive and seat it in
the diff case.
Insert the pin through the hole in the
diff case and through the hole in the
shaft of the out drive.
OK! NG!
338027
101004
101004
101004
101004
610023P
328001
328001
338025
328001
108001
108001
338025
S35-3W Bevel Gear Shaft x4
116006R
Ball Bearing 8x16x5mm (Red Rubber Case) x4
108001
M3x12mm FH/ST HEX Screw x8
101027
Washer 5x14x0.5 x1
101039
Washer 5x12x0.3 x1

8
4
BAG C3
116006R
338028
338028
330015
328001
108001
328001 338025
610020P
338040
210079A
116006R
330015
328001
400002
101039
400002
101027
108001
101004
101004
101004
101004
330015
Pin M2.2x9.9mm x2
400002
O-ring S5 4.8X1.5 x2
101004
Washer 3.5X10X0.2mm x4
Fill the
differentials
with oil up to
80%
above the
satellite gears.
Put the
SWORKz
Diff. Oil
10000cps for
the center Diff.
Remember to apply a very light
coat of grease to the o-ring, then
slide it over the shaft of the out
drive and seat it in the diff case.
Insert the pin through the hole
in the diff case and through the
hole in the shaft of the out drive.
328001
OK! NG!
108001
M3x12mm FH/ST HEX Screw x4
101027
Washer 5x14x0.5 x1
101039
Washer 5x12x0.3 x1
338025
S35-3W Bevel Gear Shaft x4
116006R
Ball Bearing 8x16x5mm (Red Rubber Case) x2

9
5
BAG D
104010
101018
106019R
106019R
228001DG (#8 #9 #10)
338011
108001
M3x12mm FH/ST HEX Screw x4
338023
2503261A
228001DG (#8 #9 #10)
338059
2503261A
104010
M5x4mm Set Screw (Flat Bottom) x1
Pro Tip:
Before installing the M5x4 set screw (104010),
remember to clean the set screw and center driver joint (330661A) rst.
Then apply TLC on the set screw.
Note:
The aluminum front lower arm holder (338059) can offer 0° or 1°
kick-up for your front lower suspension.
You may use the inserts 228001DG (#10)
kick-up or 228001DG (#9) to get 1° for your front lower suspension.
Note:
101018SHIM 13x16x0.2mm
Please use 13x16x0.2mm shims to adjust the play between the crown gear and pinion gear.
Standard suggestion is 1pc shim on the diff crown gear side and 3 pcs on the other side.
116019R
Ball Bearing 5x13x4mm (Red Rubber Case) x2
338011
S35 series Pinion Gear Stopper (5x7x5.1mm) x1
108001
108001
101018
SHIM 13x16x0.2mm x4
330661A
101018

10
6
7
BAG E1
104010
104010
M5x4mm Set Screw (Flat Bottom) x1
Pro Tip:
Before installing the M5x4 set screw
(104010), remember to clean the set screw
and center driver joint (330661A) rst.
Then apply TLC on the set screw.
338011
S35 series Pinion Gear Stopper (5x7x5.1mm) x1
101018
SHIM 13x16x0.2mm x4
Note:
101018SHIM 13x16x0.2mm
Please use 13x16x0.2mm shims to adjust the play between the crown gear and pinion gear.
Standard suggestion is 1pc shim on the diff crown gear side and 3 pcs on the other side.
101018
2503261A
108001
106019R
106019R 330661A
338011
338023
2503261A
228001DG (#2 #3 #4)
228001DG (#2 #3 #4)
338082A
108005
330134
330136
2501121C
106005
Left
Right
228005H-F
106021A
228005H-F
101018
106005
M3x15mm Hex Socket OH/TP Screw x2
106021A
M4x10mm Hex Socket OH/TP Screw X2
116019R
Ball Bearing 5x13x4mm (Red Rubber Case) x2
108005
M3x14mm FH/ST HEX Screw x2
108001
M3x12mm FH/ST HEX Screw x2

11
BAG E1 8
9
101020A
104004
104004
338058A
228001DG (#5 #6 #7)
338056
104004
M3x3mm Set Screw x2
2503261A
Pop in the Stabilizer Guide.
118008
108008
M3x35mm FH/ST HEX Screw x2
101020A
3mm Countersunk Washers (GM) x2
228001DG (#5 #6 #7)
115008A (2.3mm)
or
115035A (2.2mm)
338056
S35-4 Series Lower Arm Hinge Pin (68.5mm) x2
OPTION:
SW-330500A S35/S350 Series Front Sway Bar 2.0mm
SW-115034A S35/S350 Series Front Sway Bar 2.1mm
SW-115150A S35/S350 Series Front Sway Bar 2.4mm
SW-115151A S35/S350 Series Front Sway Bar 2.5mm
SW-115009A S35/S350 Series Front Sway Bar 2.6mm
SW-115010A S35/S350 Series Front Sway Bar 2.8mm
OPTION:
SW-228005S-F S35-4 Series Front Lower Arm in Soft Material (1PC)
SW-228005M-F S35-4 Series Front Lower Arm in Medium Material (1PC)

12
11
10
BAG E1
104005
M3x4mm Set Screw x2
108003
M3x10mm FH/ST HEX Screw x
228006
108006
338057A
348007
108006
106002
108003
Note:
The aluminum front upper arm holder (338057A) can offer either
0° or + -1° kick-up for your front upper arm suspension.
You may use the inserts 228001DG (#13) to get 0° kick-up
or 228001DG (#12) to get +-1° for your front upper suspension.
106002
M3x10mm Hex Socket OH/TP Screw
x1
108006
M3x8mm FH/ST HEX Screw x2
2
106013
M2.5x8mmH ex Socket OH/TPScrew
x
2
106013
104005
228001DG (#11 #12 #13)

13
12
13
BAG E1
108001
228001DG (#14 #15 #16)
106015
330119
108001
M3x12mm FH/ST HEX Screw x4
338112
106015
330119
228001DG (#14 #15 #16)
2503260 (#1 #2 #3 #4)
Note:
2503260-1
S35-3 Front Upper Arm Adjust Insert (0.9mm)
2503260-2
S35-3 Front Upper Arm Adjust Insert (1.0mm)
2503260-3
S35-3 Front Upper Arm Adjust Insert (1.1mm)
2503260-4
S35-3 Front Upper Arm Adjust Insert (2.0mm)
2503260 (#1 #2 #3 #4)
106015
M3x5mm Hex Socket OH/TP Screw x2
106021A
M4x10mm Hex Socket OH/TP Screw X2
106020
M2.5x5mm Hex Socket OH/TP Screw x10
106020
106020
340003
2503270-01
330134
330136
2501121C
PRO TIP:
The S35-4 EVO Front Upper Arm Adjust Inserts
can give different steering adjustments (Ackerman).
Put all inserts behind the front upper arms, you will get faster steering response.
Otherwise put all inserts in front of the upper arms,
you will get more stable steering response.
Try to use 2503260-1 or 2503260-3 to adjust the front upper arm position.
106005
M3x15mm Hex Socket OH/TP Screw x2
330119
Front Upper Arm Hinge Pin x2
106021A
228015H 228015H
106005
106022
103004
M2.5mm Nut Lock x4
103004
OPTION:
228015S SWORKz
S35-4 Series Arched-Bridge-System Rear Lower Arm Set (Soft)(1PC)
228015M SWORKz
S35-4 Series Arched-Bridge-System Rear Lower Arm Set (Medium)(1PC)
228015U SWORKz
S35-4 Series Arched-Bridge-System Rear Lower Arm Set (Ultra-Hard)(1PC)
OPTION:
SW-2503270-01H
S35-3 Series Front Upper
Arms With Hard Material
(2PC)
OPTION:
SW-340003A S35-3
Series Pro-composite
Carbon Front Upper Arm
Cover (1.5mm)(2PC)
OPTION:
348003-10
SWORKz S35-4 Series Pro-composite Carbon Arched-Bridge-System Rear Lower Arm Cover(1.0mm)(2PC)
348003-15
SWORKz S35-4 Series Pro-composite Carbon Arched-Bridge-System Rear Lower Arm Cover(1.5mm)(2PC)
348003-20
SWORKz S35-4 Series Pro-composite Carbon Arched-Bridge-System Rear Lower Arm Cover(2.0mm)(2PC)
106022
M2.5x14mm Soket OH/ST Screw (1.5mmHex) X2

14
15
14
BAG E1
OPTION:
SW-330795
S35-Aluminum Rear Lower Fully Adjustable
Toe-In Block (+0.5 Degree)
228001DG (#2 #3 #4)
330399B
108005
228001DG (#2 #3 #4)
108008
M3x35mm FH/ST HEX Screw x2
338113
228006
106002
338056
330770
338056
108008
108005
M3x14mm FH/ST HEX Screw x2
108001
M3x12mm FH/ST HEX Screw x4
108001
106002
M3x10mm Hex Socket OH/TP Screw x1
338056
S35-4 Series Lower Arm Hinge Pin (68.5mm) x2
PRO TIP:
The S35-4 EVO Aluminum Rear Lower Fully
Adjustable Toe-In Block (330770) can use 3
types of square inserts to get 1.0/2.0/3.0 3
different toe in angles. Also plus 3 different
rear lower arm kick up degrees.
PRO TIP:
228001DG-2 S35-4 Series Rear Lower Arm Holder Square Insert (+1/+1)
228001DG-3 S35-4 Series Rear Lower Arm Holder Square Insert (0/+1)
228001DG-4 S35-4 Series Rear Lower Arm Holder Square Insert (0)

15
16
17
BAG E1
104004
104004
115005 (2.8mm)
or
115006 (2.6mm)
104005
104005
106013
104004
M3x3mm Set Screw x2
2503261A
Pop in the Stabilizer Guide.
106013
M2.5x8mmH ex Socket OH/TPScrew
x
2
104005
M3x4mm Set Screw x2
OPTION:
SW-115046 S35/S350 Series Rear Sway Bar 2.4mm
SW-115047 S35/S350 Series Rear Sway Bar 2.5mm
SW-330499 S35/S350 Series Rear Sway Bar 2.7mm
SW-115007 S35/S350 Series Rear Sway Bar 3.0mm

16
18
19
BAG E2
BAG E2
117003
117003
117003
101012
117003
101012
103001
228017
103001
106007
338043
105018
228017
338126
116004R
116004R 118003
338123
338124
103001
M3 Nut Lock x2
117003
Flange Ball Bearing 3x6x2.5mm x4
116004R
Ball Bearing 6x10x3mm (Red Rubber Case) x2
101012
M3x6xT0.6mm x2
106007
M3x12mm Hex Socket x2
OH/TP Screw(HT)
105018
M2x6mm Cap Screw x1
PRO TIP:
For some track corner conditions, you may need a big steering angle,
there is an option part SW-338124P will give you the solution.
OPTION:
SW-338124P S35-4/e EVO Series
T7 Aluminum Pro Steering Plate
108003
M3x10mm FH/ST HEX Screw x2
108003
116004R
116004R
338048
338048
116004R
Ball Bearing 6x10x3mm (Red Rubber Case) x2

17
21
20
BAG E3
330124
Pin M3.0x16.8mm x2
104010
M5x4mm Set Screw (Flat Bottom) x2
104010
116006R
Ball Bearing 8x16x5mm (Red Rubber Case) x4
Left
116006R
116006R
101018
330124
210046
338080
Right
101018
SHIM 13x16x0.2mm x2 Note:
101018SHIM 13x16x0.2mm
Please use 13x16x0.2mm shims to adjust the
gap between the wheel hub and wheel knuckles.
Standard suggestion is 1pc shim on the outside
between 8x16x5mm ball bearing and knuckle.
If the wheel hub still has big play with knuckle,
please try to put another shim in another side
between ball bearing and knuckle.
2503260-04
2503264A
2503260-04
330118A
348005
330118A
Screw and adjust 330118A Knuckle
Pivot Ball Nut so as the pivot ball can
be moved smoothly.
106002
Left
Right
106002
M3x10mm Hex Socket OH/TP Screw x4
338122R (Clockwise)
338122R (Clockwise)
338122R
S35/S350/Apollo Series
Lightened Steering Knuckle
Pivot Ball Turnbuckle (Clockwise) x2
338122L
S35/S350/Apollo Series
Lightened Steering Knuckle
Pivot Ball Turnbuckle (Anti-Clockwise) x2 338122L
( Anti-clockwise)
338122L ( Anti-clockwise)
OPTION:
SWC-218007A
S35 Series Evolution-CVA Drive Shaft
Set 92.5mm (1 Set)
SWC-218007D
S35 Series Advance-CVD Drive Shaft
Set 92.5mm (1 Set)

18
23
22
BAG E3
BAG E3
338080
116006R
101018
228001DG (#17 #18)
340016
210046
340016
228001DG (#17 #18)
330124
104010
Left
Right
330124
Pin M3.0x16.8mm x2
104010
M5x4mm Set Screw (Flat Bottom) x2
106009
103001
106009
M3x25mm Hex Socket OH/TP Screw x4
103001
M3 Nut Lock x4
101018
SHIM 13x16x0.2mm x2
116006R
228002-1
PRO TIP:
The new multi adjustable rear hub can be set
to a wider or a narrow conguration using the
inserts 228001DG (#17 #18)
116006R
Ball Bearing 8x16x5mm (Red Rubber Case) x4
330117A
330117A
OPTION:
SWC-218007A
S35 Series Evolution-CVA Drive Shaft
Set 92.5mm (1 Set)
SWC-218007D
S35 Series Advance-CVD Drive Shaft
Set 92.5mm (1 Set)
OPTION:
SW-338075
S35-4 Series T7
Aluminum Rear
Wheel Hub With
BB Insert (R=L)
(1PC)

19
24
25
BAG E3
103001
103001
330782
330782
330123A
Rear Upper Sus. Arm Turnbuckles x2
330782
Rear Hub Carriers Hinge Pin with Nut x2
103001
M3 Nut Lock x2
2503260
(#5 #6 #7)
2503260
(#5 #6 #7)
21 mm21 mm
2503260 (#5 #6 #7)
PRO TIP:
The base set up is always by using 2-3mm inserts on
the rear of Hub Carriers Hinge Pins.
The wheel base length should be around 325-330mm.
PRO TIP:
The Shorty Upper Arm Linkage Set-up is
good using for low grip condition.
The Longer Upper Arm Linkage Set-up is
good using for high grip condition.
16 mm16 mm
Longer Upper Arm Linkage Set-up
Shorty Upper Arm Linkage Set-up
330125
338070B
330123A
2501121C
2501121C
228006-5

20
27
26
BAG E3
BAG E3
106003
228003A
228003A
228003A
106009
106009
105012
105012
228001DG
228001DG
103001
103001
103001
M3 Nut Lock x2
103001
M3 Nut Lock x6
106009
M3x25mm Hex Socket OH/TP Screw x2
106003
M3x16mm Hex Socket OH/TP Screw x4
108019
M2.6x6mm Flat Head Screw - Hex Socket x2
103001 108019
228003A(#3)
228003A(#3)
OPTION:
228003A(#3) S35 Series Integrated Wing Mount Spacer (0 Degree)
228003A(#4) S35 Series Integrated Wing Mount Spacer (1 Degree)
228003A(#5) S35 Series Integrated Wing Mount Spacer (2 Degree)
OPTION:
SWC-338017
S35 Series T-6061AL Rear Hub Carry Insert (6mm)(2pc)
Longer Upper Arm Linkage Set-up
Shorty Upper Arm Linkage Set-up
103001
103001
105012
M3x10mm Cap Screw x2