XMODS 60-8505 User manual

Front Arm Base
Rear Arms
Tie Rod
Knuckles
Damper Spring
Damper
Front Upper Deck
Front Arms
XMODSTM Custom RC
Steering and Suspension Upgrade 60-8505
When you need to adapt your vehicle’s handling performance to varying driving conditions, the steering and suspension upgrade will
enhance your competitive edge. This updgrade consists of three kinds of tie-rods and three damper springs. Change out the dampers and
springs to improve handling on different driving surfaces. Change out the tie rods to adjust and improve steering.
2
Assemble the desired spring color with the damper. Insert the
damper back in the hole and screw the damper back into the
front or rear arm.
1
Remove the two screws connecting the damper to
the front or rear arm.
Changing the Dampers and Springs
Note: The front wheel is detached to show the
location of the tie-rod. Wheels do not have to be
removed to change out the dampers and springs.
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Tuning Tips
• To adjust for oversteering, use softer springs in the front and
stiffer springs in the rear.
• To adjust for understeering, use stiffer springs in the front and
softer springs in the rear.
Spring Color Spring Stiffness
Red Soft
Yellow Medium
Blue Stiff
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2
Remove the screws from the front left and right knuckles to detach the
knuckles. Remove the four screws from the front arm base to detach the
base and the front upper deck.
3
Change out the current tie rod for the desired tie rod. During
reassembly, make sure the right and left tie rod pegs go up into
the slots at the rear of the right and left knuckles.
Changing the Tie Rod
1
Remove two screws from the front upper deck as
shown in the diagram to the right.
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4
Reattach the front upper deck.
Before changing the tie rod, detach the front dampers as described on page 1.
knuckle screws (2)
front arm base screws (4)
Tuning Tips
• You do not always need to upgrade the tie-rods, dampers, and springs at the same time.
There may be driving conditions where you only want to modify one of these performance
handling parts.
• Different combinations of tie rods and springs will give you optimal driving
performance. The higher the degree, the tighter the turning radius of the car.
• When upgrading your car, it is best to work on a large, level workbench or table. If you drop
a small part, it will be easier to locate if it lands on a table rather than the floor.
• Note which screws you remove from each location. You will need to reinsert them later.
Refer to the screw guide to determine the proper screws to manipulate while upgrading
your motor.
• Do not overtighten screws when reassembling the car.
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