Duratrax Street Force GP User Manual
Warranty
• DuraTrax®will warranty this kit for 90 days 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.
• To return your Street Force GP for repairs covered under warranty you should send your touring car 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
Before Building:
We want the building and operating of this vehicle to be a success, so BEFORE removing any parts from the parts bags
please read this manual thoroughly and watch the included video to familiarize yourself with the model. If for any reason
you think this model is not for you, return it to your dealer immediately. PLEASE NOTE: Your hobby dealer cannot accept
a return on any model after assembly has begun.
© Copyright 2000 DTXZ1070 For Kit DTXC0050/DTXD50**
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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION MANUAL
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Introduction.................................................................................2
Safety Precautions .....................................................................2
Helpful Hints................................................................................2
Stress-Tech
™
Parts Guarantee...................................................2
Repair Service.............................................................................2
Specification & Description Changes.......................................3
Screw Information ......................................................................3
Required Items for Completion .................................................3
Tools You Will Need....................................................................3
Finishing the RTR Version.........................................................4
Air Filter Installation............................................................4
Radio Set-Up ........................................................................4
Body Mounting ....................................................................5
Assembly of the Pre-Built Version............................................6
Preparing the Radio System ..............................................6
Radio Set-Up ........................................................................6
Air Filter Installation..........................................................10
Body Mounting ..................................................................10
Carburetor Settings ..................................................................11
Running the Engine..................................................................11
Breaking-In the Engine ............................................................12
Engine Maintenance .................................................................12
Performance Tuning .................................................................13
Maintenance Tips......................................................................14
Engine Trouble Shooting.........................................................15
Thank you for purchasing the DuraTrax Street Force GP.
This manual contains the instructions you need to build,
operate and maintain your new nitro R/C touring car. Read
over this manual thoroughly before building or operating the
Street Force GP.
When the safety precautions are followed, the Street Force
GP will provide years of enjoyment. Use care and good
sense at all times when operating this radio controlled
touring car. 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 Street Force GP near people.
Spectators should be behind the driver or at a safe
distance away from the vehicle.
• The engine and exhaust produces quite a bit of noise. If
you are disturbed by the amount of noise this touring car
produces, wear ear protection such as earplugs. Do not
run this vehicle when or where it can disturb others.
• The engine and exhaust can become very hot. Avoid
touching any of these parts during use and until they
have cooled down.
• Model engine fuel is poisonous. Make sure you read and
follow all of the precautions on the fuel container. Keep
fuel out of the reach of children.
• Model engine fuel is flammable and when ignited has a
flame that is difficult to see. Avoid sparks, flames,
smoking, or any other ignition source when fuel is near.
• The engine emits carbon dioxide just like real cars. Do
not operate this model indoors.
• Before turning on the transmitter, make sure that no one
else is on your frequency.
• Avoid working over 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 touring car 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 parts before attaching them permanently.
We have engineered the Street Force GP to take the high
speed abuse that makes R/C cars 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 6 months you own the touring car. Just send
in the part to us and we will send you a Free replacement.
Please see the Street Force GP 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:
• The broken part must be included.
• The part number and description of the broken part.
• Dated copy of your invoice or purchase receipt.
• Your name, phone number and shipping address.
Repair service is available anytime.
• After the 90 day warranty, you can still have your Street
Force GP 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.
REPAIR SERVICE
STRESS-TECH™PARTS GUARANTEE
HELPFUL HINTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2
To speed up the repair process, please follow the
instructions listed below.
1. Under most circumstances return the ENTIRE system:
touring car and radio. The exception would be sending in
a Stress-Tech part. See the instructions under StressTech Guarantee.
2. Make sure the transmitter is turned off, all batteries are
removed and fuel is drained from the tank.
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.
Do not use too much force when tightening self-tapping
screws into plastic. Overtightening will cause the threads in
the plastic to strip. We recommend that you stop turning a
self-tapping screw when you feel some resistance as the
head of the screw comes in contact with the plastic. Avoid
using powered screwdrivers when assembling this kit. They
tend to overtighten the screws. Do not use thread locking
compound on any self-tapping screws. The thread locking
compound may damage the plastic. IMPORTANT: Use
thread lock on any fastener that is threaded into metal or
fastened with a nut. Vibration from the engine will cause the
screws to loosen if thread locking compound is not used.
To operate the Street Force GP these items are required:
• Fuel (DuraTrax Red Alert fuel - DTXP0520)
• Air Filter Oil
• Glow plug wrench (DTXR1170)
• It is also helpful to have a couple of extra glow plugs
on hand (O.S. #A3 plug - OSMG2690)
• Hobby knife (HCAR0105), #11 blades (HCAR0211)
The Nitro Starter Pack from Duratrax (DTXP0200)
includes fuel, deluxe wrench, fuel bottle, rechargeable
glowplug starter and an O.S. A3 glow plug.
For the Pre-Built version of the Street Force GP, you will
also need:
• 2-channel radio with (2) standard servos (FUTJ20**).
•
(12) “AA” batteries - (4) for the receiver and (8) for
the transmitter.
• Small bottle of thread locking compound (GPMR6060).
To assemble the Pre-built version (DTXC0050), you will
need the following tools:
• Phillips head screwdriver (DTXR0122)
• Needle-nose pliers (DTXR0300)
• Hobby knife (HCAR0105), #11 blades (HCAR0211)
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
REQUIRED ITEMS FOR COMPLETION
SCREW INFORMATION
SPECIFICATION & DESCRIPTION CHANGES
3
M3x14
M3x14 Screw
3mm
14mm
Self-Tapping
Screw
3mm
14mm
❏ 1. Install the air filter onto the carburetor. Using
the included tie-strap, secure the air filter to the
carburetor. Cut off any excess portion of the tie-strap
to avoid interference.
❏ 2. Remove the twist-tie from around the receiver
antenna wire. Run the length of the antenna wire
through your fingers to help straighten the wire out,
this will make it easier to get the wire through the
antenna tube. Slide the antenna wire through the
antenna tube. Press the antenna tube into the antenna
mount molded into the top of the radio plate.
❏ 3. Frequently, there will be leftover wire protruding
from the antenna tube Do not cut or coil the
antenna! Cut two pieces of fuel tubing 1/8" long and
slide them over the outside of the antenna tube and
wire. This is to help hold the excess antenna onto the
tube on and avoid getting the antenna wire cut in a roll
over. Note the placement of the fuel tubing on the
antenna tube.
❏ 4. It may be necessary to loosen the radio plate to
remove the receiver battery holder. Install 4 "AA"
batteries (included) into the receiver battery holder in
the configuration molded into the battery holder. Install
the receiver battery back into the receiver battery
holder as shown. Make sure to re-tighten the radio
plate screws once the receiver battery is in place.
RADIO SET-UP
AIR FILTER INSTALLATION
4
FINISHING THE STREET FORCE GP TOURING CAR RTR VERSION (DTXD50**)
❏ 5. Plug the male end of the wire from the receiver
(RX) battery into the female end from the on/off switch.
❏ 6. Remove the transmitter antenna from the holder
and screw it into the hole on top of the transmitter.
❏ 7. Slide open the battery door on the bottom of the
transmitter and remove the transmitter battery holder.
Place 8 "AA" batteries (included) into the holder in the
configuration molded into the plastic on the battery
holder. Re-install the transmitter battery holder into the
transmitter and re-install the battery door.
❏ 8. Turn on the transmitter (see photo with step 5).
The green light should light up. If there is no light on,
turn the transmitter off and check to ensure that the
battery holder is making contact with the copper
contact on the inside of the battery compartment.
Make sure the batteries are installed correctly. Turn
the transmitter on and check for the green indicator
light. If the green light appears, turn off the transmitter.
❏ 9. Raise the body posts to the upright position. Notice
there is a molded pin that fits into a hole in the shock
tower. This is to keep the body posts from swiveling
during running. Tighten the screws in the body posts,
making sure that the posts pull tight against the shock
towers. You will have to remove the screws in the tops of
the front shocks to get to the front body mount screws.
❏ 10. Remove the protective plastic from the outside
of the body and apply the decals if desired.
❏ 11. Remove the body clips from the parts bag. On
the front body posts place a body clip in the bottom
hole of each post. On the rear body posts place a body
clip in the third hole from the bottom in each post. Place
the body onto the body mounts. On each body post
place a body clip to secure the body onto the chassis.
The excess body post can be trimmed off if desired.
You are ready to go! Watch the video one more
time and turn to page 11 for performance and
maintenance tips.
BODY MOUNTING
5
BODY CLIP
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