SWorkz S35-GT2.2FTE Series User manual

2
INTRODUCTION
The project of GT2.2 Factory Team Edition(FTE) is a special product for SWORKz GT worlds drivers to
compete in the 2023 Australia IFMAR GT World Championships. The target is to be faster, lighter and easier
driving performance.
The Car is designed with high quality aluminum bulk heads that can change diff positions. A Direct
response steering servo savor with a new Ackerman system.
The latest S35-GT2.2 FTE series Lay Down Shock Tower System has a new suspension geometry to lay-
down the shock positions. This is especially designed for high speed on road racing. Specially included
options are the S35-GT2 front upper and lower ultra hard material arms. Also included are the latest S35-
4 rear lower ABS arms (ultra hard material) that improves the GT2.2 FTE's cornering speeds. A longer pipe
holder spring that allows the pipe to sit closer to the body shell.
The 2-speed transmission has also been completely revised on the S35-GT2 platform that significantly
improved compared to its predecessor.
The GT2.2 FTE comes standard with a new SWORKz Tornado GT 4-Shoes Clutch and Tornado GT 4-Shoes
Aluminum Clutch Bell to get the maximum power from the engine to the transmission.
The S35-GT2 has a weight-optimized, hard anodized base chassis plate made of high-strength T7075
aluminum.
The HET di󰀨erentials developed by SWORKz are also included with 13T pinion and 45T crowns in the kit.
The wishbone brackets, included with square inserts, allow the axle geometry of your SWORKz S35-
GT2 to be adapted to any track layout. The front and rear CVD wishbones are made of a newly developed
composite material. The side pans have also been redesigned.
The SWORKz S35-GT2.2 FTE has completely new rear knuckles made from composite materials combined
with carbon plates that o󰀨ers you the possibility for di󰀨erent setups.
There are many other changes and new ideas that were incorporated into the SWORKz S35-GT2.2 FTE that
makes this car a real winner.
When designing the vehicle, the SWORKz development team focused on using materials that meet the
highest quality standards. The S35-GT2.2 FTE kit is 100% SWORKz quality.
Congratulations on purchasing the new SWORKz S35-GT2.2 FTE Pro kit and thank you for your trust in
SWORKz.
Please read these assembly instructions carefully before you start building and operating your SWORKz
S35-GT2.2 FTE. These assembly instructions contain step-by-step instructions with which you can nish,
prepare and optimize your car for racing. Updates, setups and new products are published on digital
SWORKz media.
As always, if you have any questions about your SWORKz products or you need help, please contact our
o󰀩cial SWORKz dealers and distributors.
S35-GT2.2 FTE Kit Features:
• New Weight-optimized, Hard anodized T7075 base chassis plate
• New Front & Rear Shock Pro-composite Carbon Shock Towers
• New Aluminum Shock End Extension Holders
• Shock End Extension Holders with Pin-Screws
• New Front and Rear Adjustable Di󰀨 Position Design
• New Aluminum Front & Rear Di󰀨 Case Design
• New Aluminum Di󰀨. Case Inserts
• New Aluminum Lower Arm Plates
• New Aluminum Front Upper Arm Holder
• New Front & Rear Aluminum Chassis Brace
• New Aluminum Ackerman Steering Plate
• New Aluminum Servo Savor Steering System
• New Steering Ball Studs
• New Steering Knuckle Plates
• Comes standard with Ultra Hard Arms Front & Rear
• Comes standard with Ultra Hard Upper Arms Front
• Multi-adjustable Sway Bar Linkage System for Front & Rear
• Comes standard with HET Over Drive Gears (45T/13T)
• 2 Front Chassis Struts
• More balance weight positions
• Optimized composite T7075 aluminum parts
• Comes standard with Hard Material Center Spur Gears (58/62T)(Made in Italy)
• New Tornado GT 4-Shoes Clutch Kit
• New Tornado GT 4-Shoes Aluminum Clutch Bell

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WARRANTY
Your SWORKz S35-GT2.2 FTE Pro 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: 500mm
Width: 308mm
Height: 145mm
Ground Clearance: 15mm
Wheelbase: 325-330mm
Track: F:306mm / R:308mm
Gear Ratio: C:58/62,19/24T, F/R 45/13T
Weight: Kit weight 3088g
(Full equipment with fuel, without Tires and Body Shell)

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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 7-36
Blank set-up sheet 37-38
Race Report 39
S35-GT2.2 FTE Key No. List 40-41
S35-GT2.2 FTE Spare Part List 41-42
S35-GT2.2 FTE Option Part List 43
End cover 44

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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 on-road fuel
containing 16~25% nitro.
Steering servo
Tools Recommended
Engine Recommended
Side cutter
Curved scissors
Grease
SPower GT Conical
Exhaust Manifold
(Made in Italy)
SP80212HP
Spower Japan R7GT
SOUL Factory
Hand-Made Modified
.21 Racing Engine
(Pre-Break-in)
SP80115C
Spower Japan MR I EFRA 2165
Tuned Pipe Combo Set with
Conical Exhaust Manifold
SP80116C
Spower Hipex EFRA 2115 Tuned
Pipe Combo Set with Conical
Exhaust Manifold (Made in Italy)
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-620025SWORKz SST-Pro Shorty 7.0mm Socket Driver
SW-620026SWORKz SST-Pro Shorty 5.5mm Socket Driver
SP-80603
S-POWER ST-7 Turbo Plug
(Medium)(Made in Japan)
SP-80602
Spower ST-6 Turbo Plug
(Hot)(Made in Japan)
Required Equipment for Operation

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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
Operation Guide
Safety Precautions
The SWORKz S35-GT2.2 FTE is a high performance radio control model which needs to be
operated with caution and common sense.
The S35-GT2.2 FTE Pro 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.

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1
2
BAG B
338027
116006C
330015
328001 400002
101039
210091
116006C
338024-B45
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 di󰀨erentials
with oil up to 80%
above the satellite
gears.
Put the SWORKz
Di󰀨. Oil 500000cps
for the front Di󰀨.
and 50000cps for
the rear Di󰀨.
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 di󰀨 case.
Insert the pin through the hole in the
di󰀨 case and through the hole in the
shaft of the out drive.
OK! NG!
338027
101039
Washer 5x12x0.3 x1
101004
101004
101004
101004
610023
328001
328001
338025
328001
108001
108001
338025
S35-3W Bevel Gear Shaft x4
116006C
Ball Bearing 8x16x5mm (Red Rubber Case) x4
108001
M3x12mm FH/ST HEX Screw x8
101027
Washer 5x14x0.5 x1

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4
BAG C3
330809
330832
330802
108026
108026
116018
116006C
330811
104010
104004
330802
330832
330810
104004
104010
330812
116006C
330811
116018
104010
M5x4mm Set Screw (Flat Bottom) x2
330803
330804A
200713H
200711H
108026
M3x5mm FH/ST HEX Screw x12
116018
Ball Bearing 8x12x3.5mm x2
330833
S35GT 2nd Speed Spring Screw x2
101035
M8x12xT0.2mm x2
101035
116006C
Ball Bearing 8x16x5mm (Red Rubber Case) x2
s
will engage later
r.
Note:
By tightening the screws, the 2 speed clutch will engage
later, while loosening the screws will make the 2 speed
clutch engage earlier.
Initial setup
15.5mm
1.5 Hex
PROTIP:
Insert your hex driver all
the way through the 2
speed shoe, then fit the
hex screw on the hex
driver and slowly turn your
hex driver upwards.
104004
330833
330833
108026
104004
M3x3mm Set Screw x2

9
5
BAG D
104010
116019A
116019A
339004B
339007FR
338011
338031-B13
339007FL
339004A
339009
104010
M5x4mm Set Screw (Flat Bottom) x1
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 di󰀨 crown gear side and 3 pcs on the other side.
116019A
Ball Bearing 5x13x4mm (Red Rubber Case) x2
338011
S35 series Pinion Gear Stopper (5x7x5.1mm) x1
101018
SHIM 13x16x0.2mm x3
330661A
106001
106002
106002
338017
106001
106001
M3x8mm Hex Soket OH/TP Screw x4
339006
339006 101018
106002
M3x10mm Hex Soket OH/TP Screw x6
338017
S35 series Pinion Gear Stopper (3x6x6mm) x2
349004
UP
101018
UP

10
106002
339004A
338017
106001
116019A
6
7
BAG E1
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 di󰀨 crown gear side and 3 pcs on the other side.
106003
Left
Right
106021A
M4x10mm Hex Socket OH/TP Screw X2
104010
116019A
339003RR
338011
338023
339003RL 339009
330661A
104010
M5x4mm Set Screw (Flat Bottom) x1
116019A
Ball Bearing 5x13x4mm (Red Rubber Case) x2
338011
S35 series Pinion Gear Stopper (5x7x5.1mm) x1
101018
SHIM 13x16x0.2mm x3
106001
M3x8mm Hex Soket OH/TP Screw x4
106002
M3x10mm Hex Soket OH/TP Screw x6
338017
S35 series Pinion Gear Stopper (3x6x6mm) x2
349004
106002
339004B 339006
339006 101018
330134
2501667-6
330664
339001
330664
SWORKz 1/10 Linkage Ball Stud D5.5mm x L10mm) x2
106003
M3x16mm Hex Soket OH/TP Screw x2
339032
106021A
228005UH-F
339032
SWORKz
S35-GT2.2 FTE Series
Shock End Extension Holder
Pin-Screws x4
UP
101018
UP
(Long)

11
BAG E1 8
9
228001DG
(#5 #6 #7)
339010
339011
338056
108010
228001DG(#5 #6 #7)
108010
338056
S35-4 Series Lower Arm Hinge Pin (68.5mm) x2
108010
M4x10mm FH/ST HEX Screw x4
108010
M4x10mm FH/ST HEX Screw x4
108010

12
11
10
BAG E1
228001DG(#11 #12 #13)
104004
119001-2.5
339008
224007L3.5-6
339023
116009
108003
M3x10mm FH/ST HEX Screw x
106001
339014
349005
106001
108003
Note:
The aluminum front upper arm holder (339014) can o󰀨er 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.
2
104004
116009
Flange Ball Bearing 5x8x2.5mm x2
104004
M3x3mm Set Screw x4
OPTION:
SW-119001-2.3 S35-GT2.2 FTE Front Sway Bar 2.3mm
SW-119001-2.4 S35-GT2.2 FTE Front Sway Bar 2.4mm
SW-119001-2.6 S35-GT2.2 FTE Front Sway Bar 2.6mm
SW-119001-2.8 S35-GT2.2 FTE Front Sway Bar 2.8mm
SW-119001-3.0 S35-GT2.2 FTE Front Sway Bar 3.0mm
106001
M3x8mm Hex Soket OH/TP Screw x2

13
12
13
BAG E1
228001DG
(#14 #15 #16)
330119
Front Upper Arm HingPin x2
349002
106011
106011
330119
330119
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)
106021A
M4x10mm Hex Socket OH/TP Screw X2
PRO TIP:
The S35-GT2/2e Front Upper Arm Adjust Inserts
can give di󰀨erent 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.
228001DG(#14 #15 #16)
106020 106020
340027-10
228009
106020
M2.5x5mm Hex Socket OH/TP Screw x10
2503260
(#1 #2 #3 #4)
2503260(#1 #2 #3 #4)
108003
M3x10mm FH/ST HEX Screw x4
106011
M3x4mm Hex Socket OH/TP Screw x2
108003
108003
Left
Right
330134
2501667-6
330664
339001
330664
SWORKz 1/10 Linkage Ball Stud D5.5mm x L10mm) x2 339032
106021A
339032
SWORKz S35-GT2.2 FTE Series Shock End Extension Holder Pin-Screws x4
106022
M2.5x14mm Hex Soket OH/TP Screw x2
103004
M2.5mm Nut Lock x4
106003
M3x16mm Hex Soket OH/TP Screw x2
106003
228015U
106022
103004

14
15
14
16
338056
S35-4 Series Lower Arm Hinge Pin (68.5mm) x2
339017
108003
108003
349001
108003
M3x10mm FH/ST HEX Screw x6
228001DG(#5 #6 #7)
339013
339012
338056
108010
108010
228001DG(#5 #6 #7)
108010
108010
M4x10mm FH/ST HEX Screw x4
108010
M4x10mm FH/ST HEX Screw x4

15
17
BAG E2 18
117003
101012
117003
106007
117003
Flange Ball Bearing 3x6x2.5mm x4
106007
M3x12mm Hex Socket OH/TP Screw(HT) x2
116004R
Ball Bearing 6x10x3mm (Red Rubber Case) x4
104004
119002-2.8
339008
224007L3.5-6
339023
116009
349012
116009
Flange Ball Bearing 5x8x2.5mm x2
104004
M3x3mm Set Screw x4
104004
108006
339016R
339015
349016L
108006
116004R
108006
M3x8mm FH/ST HEX Screw x3
116004R
339020
OPTION:
SW-119002-2.5 S35-GT2.2 FTE Rear Sway Bar 2.5mm
SW-119002-2.6 S35-GT2.2 FTE Rear Sway Bar 2.6mm
SW-119002-2.7 S35-GT2.2 FTE Rear Sway Bar 2.7mm
SW-119002-3.0 S35-GT2.2 FTE Rear Sway Bar 3.0mm
101012
M3x6xT0.6mm x2

16
20
19
BAG E3
108003
M3x10mm FH/ST HEX Screw x2
108003
108003
2503260-04
2503264A
2503260-04
330118A
349011
330118A
330116
330115
330116
330115
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
108010
M4x10mm FH/ST HEX Screw x2
108010
330115
Steering Knuckle Pivot Ball Turnbuckle x4
Front
Rear
Top View

17
BAG E3 21
22
338080
101018
218007D
116006C
116006C
Left
Right
218007DS
340026
340026
338101
2503260-26
116006C
116006C
330124
338075
2503260-26
330124
104010
Left
Right
330124
Pin M3.0x16.8mm x2
330124
Pin M3.0x16.8mm x2
116006C
Ball Bearing 8x16x5mm (Red Rubber Case) x4
101018
SHIM 13x16x0.2mm x2
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.
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.
104010
M5x4mm Set Screw (Flat Bottom) x2
106001
M3x10mm Hex Soket OH/TP Screw x8
106009
M3x25mm Hex Soket OH/TP Screw x4
104010
228001DG
(#17 #18)
228001DG(#17 #18)
106001
103001
106001
106009
338080
101018
103001
M3 Nut Lock x4
116006C
Ball Bearing 8x16x5mm (Red Rubber Case) x4
104010
M5x4mm Set Screw (Flat Bottom) x2

18
24
23
BAG E3
103001
330782
330782
Rear Hub Carriers Hing Pin with Nut x2
103001
M3 Nut Lock x2
2503260 (#5 #6 #7)
330117A

19
25
26
BAG E3
330779-AL
330123A
Rear Upper Sus. Arm Turnbuckles x2
228006-5
228006-5
338070A
330123A
104009
106002
101026
20.9mm
106002
M3x10mm Hex Soket OH/TP Screw x2
104009
M3x16mm Set Screw x2
101026
S102 Aluminum Washer 3X6X1.5mm x2
50%
8mm
NOTE:

20
27
28
BAG F
106022
106022
106010
106009
103001
103001
220016
220016
103001
103001
106010
220017
220017
220017
220017
220015
106006
103001
106006 103001
106006
M3x20mm Hex Soket OH/TP Screw x2
103001
M3 Nut Lock
x2
106009
M3x25mm Hex Soket OH/TP Screw x2
106010
M3x6mm Hex Soket OH/TP Screw x2
106022
M2.5x14mm Hex Soket OH/TP Screw x2
106017
103001
M3xNut Lock x4
106017
M3x14mm Hex Soket OH/TP Screw x2