Duratrax Delphi Indy Car User Manual
Warranty
• DuraTrax®will warranty this kit for 90 da ys after the purchase date from defects in materials or workmanship.DuraTrax
will either repair or replace, at no charge, the incorrectly made part.
• Make sure you save the receipt or invoice you were given when you bought your model! It is your proof of purchase
and we must see it before we can honor the warranty. Further, DuraTrax reserves the right to change or modify this
warranty without notice.
• To return your Delphi Indy car for repairs covered under warranty you should send your vehicle to:
Hobby Services
1610 Interstate Drive
Champaign, Illinois 61822
Attn: Service Department
Phone: (217) 398-0007 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Central Time M-F
E-mail:
hobbyservices@hobbico.com
If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product,the buyer is advised to
return this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTR UCTION.IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTR UCTIONS
AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
v1.0 © Copyright 2002 DTXZ1100 For Kit DTXC0012/DTXD12**
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION MANUAL
Weight: 1lb 14oz
Length: 17.25" [435mm]
Width: 8" [205mm]
Height: 4.5" [115mm]
Wheelbase: 10.5" [265mm]
Motor: 20 Turn Photon Speed
Radio: 2 channel surface frequency
T
echnical Support Information
For technical assistance, contact:
Duratrax Product Support
1610 Interstate Drive
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 398-8970, Ext. 2
carsupport@duratrax.com
®
INTRODUCTION................................................................2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..................................................2
HELPFUL HINTS...............................................................2
STRESS TECH PARTS GUARANTEE..............................3
REPAIR SERVICE .............................................................3
SPECIFICATION & DESCRIPTION CHANGES ...............3
REQUIRED ITEMS FOR COMPLETION...........................3
TOOLS NEEDED FOR COMPLETION.............................3
TOOLS INCLUDED FOR MAINTENANCE.......................3
FINISHING THE RTR VERSION........................................4
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL SET-UP......................5
FINISHING THE PRE-BUIL T VERSION ............................5
PREPARING THE RADIO SYSTEM..................................5
CHECKING THE RADIO SYSTEM....................................5
STEERING SERVO INSTALLATION.................................6
RECEIVER INSTALLATION ..............................................7
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL INSTALLATION.........7
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL SET-UP......................8
ASSEMBLY GUIDE ...........................................................9
Front End....................................................................9
Main Chassis............................................................10
Main Shock...............................................................10
Side Shocks...............................................................10
Motor Plate Assembly...............................................11
Upper Plate...............................................................12
Main Shock Installation ...........................................12
Gear Differential.......................................................13
INLINE BATTERY PLACEMENT CONVERSION............13
MAINTENANCE TIPS......................................................14
Before Each Run ......................................................14
After Each Run .........................................................14
After Every Ten Runs...............................................14
TUNING GUIDE...............................................................15
Front T oe-In and T oe-Out.........................................15
Battery Placement ...................................................15
Ride Height...............................................................15
Rear Plate Adjustment ............................................15
Differential Adjustment ...........................................15
Side Shock Adjustment...........................................15
Optional Shock Springs ..........................Back Cover
Tire Tips ....................................................Back Cover
Thank you for purchasing the DuraTrax Delphi Indy car. This
manual contains the instructions you need to build, operate and
maintain your new electric R/C vehicle.Read over this manual
thoroughly before building or operating the Delphi Indy car.
When the safety precautions are followed, the Delphi Indy
car will provide years of enjoyment. Use care and good
sense at all times when operating this radio controlled
vehicle.Failure to use this vehicle in a safe , sensible manner
can result in injury or damage to property.You and you alone
must insure that the instructions are carefully followed and
all safety precautions are obeyed.
• Do not operate the Delphi Indy car near people.Spectators
should be behind the driver or at a safe distance aw a y from
the vehicle.
• Make sure to read the instructions with the battery and
charger before charging. Do not leave the charger
unattended during charging. If the battery or charger
becomes hot at any time disconnect the battery from the
charger immediately! Failure to do so ma y cause permanent
damage to the charger and battery and may cause bodily
harm.Do not cover the air intake holes on the charger during
charging, this may cause the charger to overheat.
• Do not allow the electronic speed control (ESC) or radio
equipment to come into contact with moisture.Water can
cause the electronics to short out and can cause
permanent damage.
• Always turn on the transmitter before turning on the
electronic speed control.
• Before turning on your radio check to make sure that no
one else is running on the same frequency as your Delphi
Indy car.
• Avoid w orking ov er a deep pile carpet.If you drop a small
part or screw, it will be difficult to find. Place a mat or
towel over your work surface.This will prevent parts from
rolling off and will protect the work surface.
• Avoid running the v ehicle in cold weather.The plastic and
metal parts can become brittle at low temperatures. In
addition, grease and oil become thick, causing premature
wear and poor performance.
• Test fit all par ts before attaching them permanently
HELPFUL HINTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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We have engineered the Delphi Indy car to take the rough
and tumble abuse that makes R/C vehicles fun. We are so
confident of the quality and durability of the Stress-Tech
plastic parts that we will replace any Stress-Tech plastic part
you break during the first 12 months you own the vehicle .Just
send in the part to us and we will send you a FREE
replacement.Please see the Delphi Indy cars parts list for the
items covered under the Stress-Tech guarantee.
To receive your free replacement part, please send the
following to the Hobby Services address listed on the cover
of this manual.
❏ 1.The broken par t must be included.
❏ 2.The part number and description of the broken part.
❏ 3.Dated copy of your invoice or purchase receipt.
❏ 4.Your name, phone number and shipping address.
• Repair service is available anytime.
• After the 90 day warranty, you can still have your Delphi
Indy car repaired for a small charge by the experts at
DuraTrax's authorized repair facility, Hobby Services, at
the address listed on the front page of this manual.
• To speed up the repair process, please follow the
instructions listed below.
❏ 1.Under most circumstances return the ENTIRE system:
vehicle and radio .The exception would be sending in a StressTech part.See the instructions under Stress-Tech Guarantee.
❏ 2.Make sure the transmitter is turned off and all of the
batteries are removed.
❏ 3.Send written instructions which include: a list of all items
returned, a THOROUGH explanation of the problem, the
service needed and your phone number during the day. If
you expect the repair to be covered under warranty, be sure
to include a proof of date of purchase (your store receipt or
purchase invoice).
❏ 4.Also be sure to include your full return address.
All pictures, descriptions and specifications found in this
instruction manual are subject to change without notice.
DuraTrax maintains no responsibility for inadvertent errors
in this manual.
To operate the Delphi Indy car the following items
are required:
❏ DurTrax 6-cell battery pack (DTXC2030)
❏ DuraTrax 6-7 cell charger (DTXP4000)
❏ Hobby knife (HCAR0105)
For the pre-built version of the Delphi Indy car, you will
also need:
❏ 2-Channel radio with one (1) standard ser vo (FUTJ13**).
Note: The electronic speed control is supplied with a
Futaba connector. The receiver must be equipped to
accept these plugs.
❏ Eight (8) “AA” batter ies for the transmitter
❏ #2 Phillips head screwdriver (Not Included)
❏ Needle nose pliers (Not Included)
❏ Nut dr iver (4-way)
❏ Hex wrenches
INCLUDED TOOLS FOR MAINTENANCE
AND TUNING
TOOLS NEEDED FOR COMPLETION
AND MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED ITEMS FOR COMPLETION
SPECIFICATION & DESCRIPTION CHANGES
REPAIR SERVICE
STRESS-TECH PARTS GUARANTEE
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❏1.Remove the Delphi Indy car and Radio system from the box.
❏ 2. Charge the 6-cell battery (not included) using the
charger (not included). Follow the charger's instruction
manual and safety precautions.
❏ 3. Install the transmitter antenna by screwing it into the
hole on the top of the transmitter.Give the antenna a quick
tug to make sure it is securely attached.
❏ 4. Slide open the battery door on the bottom of the
transmitter.Install eight (8) “AA” batteries into the transmitter
in the configuration molded into the plastic on the battery
holder.Re-install the battery door.
❏5.T urn on the transmitter using the on/off switch (see step 3).
The red light on the transmitter should light up. If there is no
light on, turn the transmitter off and check to ensure that the
batteries are making contact with the metal contacts in the
battery holder and are installed correctly. Tur n the transmitter
on and check for the red light.If the red light appears, turn off
the transmitter.If the red light blinks, the batteries are low and
should be replaced.
❏6. Remove the twist-tie from the receiver antenna.Route the
receiver antenna up to the antenna mount on top of the upper
plate. Locate the antenna tube and retainer. Thread the
receiver antenna through the retainer and then through the
antenna tube. Press the retainer partially onto the antenna
mount then insert the antenna tube into the retainer. NOTE:
The antenna will be longer than the antenna tube. DO NOT
CUT OR COIL THE ANTENNA WIRE. Tip: Run the antenna
wire through your fingers to straighten out the kinks before
running through the antenna tube.
❏ 7. Remove the body clips from the upper plate posts and
lift the upper plate away from the chassis .Install the charged
6 cell battery into the battery slot. Re-install the upper plate
onto the Delphi Indy car as shown above. Re-install the
body clips into the upper plate posts.
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FINISHING THE DELPHI INDY CAR RTR VERSION (DTXD12**)
❏ 8. Decal the body as desired.
NOTE: The Sprint electronic speed control is pre-set at
the factory .The following instructions should be f ollowed
if the pre-set needs to be changed. During normal
running, the speed control should be switched “on” and
not given input from the transmitter for 3 seconds.This
bypasses the set-up stage of the ESC.
❏ 1. Tur n the transmitter on.
❏ 2. Note: The set-up portion of the Sprint ESC occurs
in the first 2 seconds when the speed control is turned
on. Set the throttle tr im of the transmitter at neutral.
❏ 3. Turn the electronic speed control on. The green LED
will light up for approximately 1 second.
❏ 4. Squeeze the throttle trigger, the red LED on the ESC
will light up to indicate full forward is now being operated.
❏ 5. Push the throttle trigger to full reverse, the green and
red LED's on the ESC will light up to indicate that full
reverse is being operated.
❏ 6. Finally, let go of the trigger.The speed control will hold
this setting until it is reset.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL SET-UP
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Carefully read the radio manufacturer’s instructions before
starting assembly.
❏
1. Install the “AA” batteries in the transmitter.
❏
2. Install and extend the transmitter antenna.
❏
3. Connect the steering servo and electronic speed control
to the receiver.
❏
4. Uncoil and extend the receiver antenna.
❏
5. Hook up the charged 6 cell battery to the electronic
speed control.
❏
6. Adjust the servo trims of the transmitter to the
neutral position.
❏
7. Switch on the transmitter.
❏
8. Switch on the electronic speed control.
❏
9. Set up or tune the ESC.
❏
10.Operate the steering and throttle control.Make sure the
steering servo arm and motor move in proportion to the
movement of the steering wheel and throttle trigger.
❏
11. Switch off the ESC, then the transmitter.
CHECKING THE RADIO SYSTEMPREPARING THE RADIO SYSTEM
FINISHING THE DELPHI INDY CAR PRE-BUILT VERSION (DTXC0020)
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