INSTRUCTION MANUAL
1/10 TOURING CAR
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing your Gizmo GZ1 touring car! The GZ1 car was designed in Denmark and produced by Gizmo Racing
registered in Denmark. The Gizmo GZ1 car utilizes many unique features and newly developed innovations.
Before you start
The Gizmo GZ1 is a high end, high quality, and innovative 1 /10th scale touring car. The car should be built only by persons who have
experience with building R/C model racing cars. This is not a toy and is not intended for use by children without supervision of a
responsible, knowledgeable adult. The instruction manual must be read carefully and understand to the fullest before beginning
assembly. If you have any problems or questions, do not hesitate to contact Gizmo Racing Team at support@gizmoracing.com.
The Gz1 kit is a radio controlled model racing product and could cause harm and personal injury. The GZ1 car is designed for use on
R/C race tracks and should not be used in general public areas. Gizmo Racing ApS accept no responsibility for any injuries caused by
making or using this kit.
Due to policy of continues product development, the exact specifications of the kit may vary.
Gizmo Racing ApS reserve all the right to change any specifications without prior notifications. All rights reserved.
ASSEMBLY NOTES
Before starting assembly of each build stage, check that you have the right quantity and size of items for the build stage. To assist
you with the assembly of your Gizmo GZ1, we have included full size images of all the hardware parts in the manual.
The Gizmo GZ1 Manual and setup sheet is available on Gizmo’s webpage: www.gizmoracing.com/support
General precautions
Many of the items in this kit are small enough to accidentally swallow and therefore potential choking hazards, making
them potentially fatal. Please ensure that when assembling the kit, you do so out of reach of small/young children.
Take care when assembling the kit, as some of the parts have sharp edges.
Please read this manual carefully to understand which ancillary items are used with this kit.
Gizmo Racing ApS accept no responsibility for the operation of such ancillary items.
Exercise care when using tools and sharp instruments.
Follow the instructions for the radio equipment at all times.
Never touch rotating parts of the car as this may cause injury.
Keep wheels of the model off the ground when checking operation of the radio equipment.
To prevent any serious personal injury and/or damage to property, please be responsible when operating all remote
controlled models.
The Gizmo GZ1 model car is not intended for use on roads or areas where its operation can conflict with or disrupt
pedestrians of vehicle traffic.
Do not run the car in poor light or if it goes out of sight. Any impairment to your vision may result in damage to your car or
injury others of their property.
As a radio controlled device, such as your car, is subject to radio interference from things beyond your control. Any such
interference may cause in loss of control of your car. Please consider this possibility at all times.
When not using your RC model, always disconnect and remove battery.
Insulate any exposed electrical wiring to prevent short circuits.
Take maximum care in wiring, connecting and insulating cables. Make sure cables are always connected securely.
Check connections for if they become loose and if so, reconnect them securely. Never use RC models with damaged wires.
A damaged wire is extremely dangerous and can course short circuits resulting in fire.
EQUIPTMENT RECOMMENDE (NOT INCLUDED) TOOLS RECOMMENDED (NOT INCLUDED)
Radio Transmitter
Radio Receiver
Electronic Speed Control
Steering Servo
Electric Motor
Pinion Gear (64 or 48 pitch)
7,4 V Li-Po Battery
190mm Body Shell
Touring Car Wheels, Tires, Inserts
1.5mm, 2mm Hex Driver
2mm Ball End Hex Driver
5,5mm, 7mm, 9mm, 10mm, 12mm Wrenc h
2.5mm Flat Head Screwdriver
Callipers
Hobby Knife
Camber Gauge
Ride Height Gauge
Thin CA Glue
Tread Lock
Joint Grease
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BAG A INCLUDES
1 X 1010 Chassis
4 x P06-1 Downstop Collar
1 X 7000 Weight
4 X 3060 Side plate mount
2 X 1050 Sideplate
4 x 1100 Lower Wishbones
4 X 3030 Roll bar mount
4 X 3040 Shock mount
8 x 5040 Wishbone insert
8 x 5050 C-clips for wishbone
8 X 3280 Balls for ball joints
SCREWS & SHIMS NEEDED
4 X C3X5 Hex screw SFH
9 X C3X6 Hex screw SFH
20 X B2.5X6 Hex screw SH
8 X B3X6 Hex screw SFH
4 X P3X4 Set Screw
8 X P3X6 Set Screw
8 X SH0.5 Shim 0,5mm
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BAG A STEP 1
NOTE:
You need
to glue in P06 and
cut of the extra
material of P06
that are under the
bottom of the
chassis.
Cut this part of
P06
NOTE:
You need
to glue in P06 and
cut of the extra
material of P06
that are under the
bottom of the
chassis.
Cut this part of
P06
BAG A STEP 2
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PRE
-
FINISHED PICTURE
BAG A STEP 3
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PRE-FINISHED PICTURE
BAG A STEP 4
NOTE:
Leave P04 loose for now,
when you install the uprights
you can tighten down P04.
FRONT
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PRE-FINISHED PICTURE
BAG A STEP 4
NOTE:
Leave P04 loose for now,
when you install the uprights
you can tighten down P04.
NOTE:
Note direction of 3040 and
3030 for correct side of the front
wishbone
.
REAR
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PRE-FINISHED PICTURE
NOTE:
Note direction of 3040 and
3030 for correct side of the rear
wishbone.
BAG A STEP 5
NOTE:
Snap on 5040 first then mount
the arm and 5050. Make sure you
mount the arms in the correct position.
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BAG A FINISHED
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BAG B INCLUDES
2 X ST01 Front axles
6 x PIN01 Pin 1,5x7,8mm
2 X ST13 Front universal bones
6 X ST16 U joint cross
1 X UB1 Universal bearing set (full car kit)
2 x ST17 Universal ring
2 X ST02 Rear axle
2 X ST14 Rear universal bones
SCREWS & SHIMS NEEDED
NONE!
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BAG B STEP 1
NOTE:
apply joint grease to all rubbing
surfaces of the front universals.
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ASSAM / DISASSAMBLING
NOTE:
Insert a 2.5mm flat screwdriver into the slot on
ST17 get out / insert ST16 into the unclamped ST17.
FRONT AXLE FINISHED
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BAG B STEP 2
NOTE:
apply joint grease to all rubbing
surfaces of the front universals.
ASSAM / DISASSAMBLING
NOTE:
Insert a 2.5mm flat screwdriver into the slot on
ST02 get out / insert ST16 into the unclamped ST02.
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REAR AXLE FINISHED
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BAG C INCLUDES
8 X 6020 Bearings 6x10x3
4 x 3191 Uprights
4 X 3180 Wheel axle
2 X 1190 Arm for upright front
2 X 1200 Rear toe in arm
4 x ST03 Upright ball
4 X P16 Lock ring
8 X 3281 Ball for ball joints
SCREWS & SHIMS NEEDED
8 X B3X6 Hex screw SFH
8 X P3X8 Set Screw
4 X SH0.5 Shim 0,5mm
4 x SH1,0 Shim 1,0mm
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BAG C STEP 1
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NOTE:
Make both front right and
front left uprights. Note direction of
1190
for correct side.
PRE-FINISHED PICTURE
BAG C STEP 2
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NOTE:
Make both front right and
front left uprights. Note direction of
1190 for correct side.
PRE-FINISHED PICTURE
BAG C STEP 3
NOTE:
When pressing P16 on for the
first time I may need some pressure.
To disassemble hit the end face of the
axel.
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FINISHED FRONT UPRIGHTS
NOTE:
When pressing P16 on for the
first time I may need some pressure.
To disassemble hit the end face of the
axel.
BAG C STEP 4
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FINISHED REAR UPRIGHTS
BAG C STEP 5
NOTE:
mount all four corners and
tighten down P04. Achieve free
action, but with minimal play.
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BAG C FINISHED
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BAG D INCLUDES
1 X 3050 Motor mount
4 x 6005 Bearing 4x8x2,5
2 X 3301 Shaft for pulley
2 X 5081 18T pulley
1 X 9000 Rear belt
1 x 9010 Front belt
2 X 4050 Pin 2x10mm
SCREWS & SHIMS NEEDED
4 X C3X6 Hex screw SFH
2 X P3X6 Set Screw
4 X SHPS Shim 5x7x0,1mm
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BAG D STEP 1
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BAG D STEP 1 CONTINUED
NOTE:
When you mount in 3301 into
the motor mount, make sure that you
only have minimal play in 3301. In the
kit, there is included four 5x7x0.1mm
shims so you can shim 3301 to
minimal play. The shimming should
be done at the end near the spur
gear, just like the arrow shows.
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PRE-FINISHED PICTURE
BAG D STEP 2
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BAG D FINISHED
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BAG E INCLUDES
1 X 5071 Spool
1 x 5010 Diff left
1 X 5020 Diff right
4 X 4020 Outdrive
2 X 4050 Pin 2x10mm
2 x 4055 Pin 2x8mm
1 X 8010 O-ring 24x1mm
1 X 304990 Diff gasket
1 x 304930 Diff gear set
4 x 964031 Diff washer 3,5x10x0,2mm
2 X 964050 Diff washer 5x15x0,3mm
4 x 6010 Bearing 8x12x3,5
4 x 3210 Diff excentric
1 x 304980 Diff cross
2 x 8020 O-ring 5x2mm
2 x 8000 O-ring 6x2,5mm
SCREWS & SHIMS NEEDED
4 X C2,5X8 Hex screw SFH
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NOTE:
when assembling the spool,
you need to mount the bearings 6010
before the outdrive 4020.
BAG E STEP 1
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PRE-FINISHED PICTURE
BAG E STEP 2
NOTE:
when assembling the diff halfs
, note that you need to
put on the bearing 6010 before you put on outdrive 4020. You
also need to install 8020 and 964050, before you install 4050.
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BAG E STEP 3
NOTE:
when filling the
geardiff with diff oil, fill
diff oil up to the top of
the diff cross pin, you can
also weight the diff with
oil in it, the weight should
be ≈ 12,5g
PRE-FINISHED PICTURE
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NOTE:
when installing the
diff, put them in the
correct belt tension, this
is explained in the next
step.
BAG E STEP 4
NOTE:
The correct belt tension position, is the
position showed below, its one notch against
the motor mount in both front and rear.
BAG E STEP 4 CONTINUED
Front of chassis
Front
Rear
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BAG E FINISHED
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BAG F INCLUDES
4 X 1210 Caster plate
4 x 3140 Upper wishbone
4 X 4060 Turnbukles 3/4x30mm
8 X 5060 Ball Joint
2 X 3281 Ball for ball joints
1 x 3230 Upper mount rear
1 X 3220 Upper mount front
1 X 1120 Shock tower front
1 x 1140 Shock tower rear
8 x 5040 Wishbone inserts
8 X 5050 C-clips for wishbone
2 x 3260 Turnbukles 3x30mm
8 x 3280 Ball for ball joints
1 x 304980 Diff cross
2 x 8020 O-ring 5x2mm
2 x 8000 O-ring 6x2,5mm
SCREWS & SHIMS NEEDED
8 X B3x5 Hex screw SFH
14 x B3x6 Hex screw SFH
2 x P3x8 Set screw
8 x SH2,0 Shim 2,0mm
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BAG F STEP 1
NOTE:
You
will need
to mount
3220 under
the front
belt.
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BAG F STEP 2
NOTE:
You
will need
to mount
3230 under
the rear
belt.
PRE-FINISHED PICTURE
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BAG F STEP 2 FRONT
BAG F STEP 3 REAR
NOTE:
You will need to
mount 3280 before you
snap on 5040.
NOTE:
You will need to
mount 3280 before you
snap on 5040. Note that
the ball joint 3281 will
need to be placed
corecctly, so that when
you mount them the ball
will be forward.
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BAG F STEP 4
NOTE:
Make sure that you
mount
4060 straight into 5060.
PRE-FINISHED PICTURE
NOTE:
Pay attention to the caster
plates and there position. The
notch should be facing outwards in
the car.
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BAG F STEP 5
NOTE:
Make sure that you
mount
3260 straight into 5060.
BAG F LENGHTS
NOTE:
the given lengths should give approximately 1
ᴼ of front
camber and 2
ᴼ
of rear camber together with 2.5
ᴼ of rear toe in.
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BAG F STEP 6
NOTE:
Pay attention to the caster
plates and there position. The
notch should be facing against the
upper link.
PRE-FINISHED PICTURE
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BAG F STEP 7 FRONT
BAG F STEP 8 REAR
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BAG F STEP 9
BAG F FINISHED
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BAG G INCLUDES
1 X 3090 Steering mount
1 x 3100 Servo mount long
1 X 3010 Servo mount short
1 X 3080 Steering rack
3 X 3281 Ball for ball joints
3 x 4040 Steering post
3 X 6000 Bearing 4x8x3
2 X 3260 Turnbulkes 3x27mm
1 x 3270 Turnbukles 3x39mm
6 x 5060 Ball joints
1 X 1150 Servo plate
SCREWS & SHIMS NEEDED
8 x B3x6 Hex screw SFH
2 x B3x8 Hex screw SFH
1 x B3x10 Hex screw SFH
4 x C3x6 Hex screw SFH
1 x P3x5 Set screw
3 x P3x8 Set screw
1 x NUT01 M3 Nut
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BAG G STEP 1
BAG G STEP 2
NOTE:
Make sure not to ti
ght
the P3x5 more than the 3080 is
moving freely between the
6000.
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BAG G STEP 3
BAG G STEP 4
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BAG G STEP 5 STEERING LINK SHORT x 2
BAG G STEP 6 STEERING LINK LONG
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BAG G STEERING LINK LENGHTS
BAG G STEP 7
NOTE:
the given lengths should give approximately 1
ᴼ of front
toe out.
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BAG G FINISHED
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BAG H INCLUDES
4 x 5060 Ball joints
1 x 4000 Anti roll bar 1,4mm
2 X 4010 Anti roll bar 1,3mm
1 X 4015 Anti roll bar 1,2mm
4 X 3000 Roll bar side steer
4 x 303455 Anti roll bar ball joint
4 X 362650 Anti roll bar screw
4 X 6030F Bearing 4x7x2,5mm flange
1 x 3270 Turnbukles 3x39mm
4 x 5060 Ball joints
1 X 1150 Servo plate
SCREWS & SHIMS NEEDED
4 x P3x3 Set screw
4 x P3x5 Set screw
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BAG H STEP 1
NOTE:
The 5060 needs to be shorted by appox 5mm. Use a
knife to cut the 5060 as
showed
above
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BAG H STEP 2
BAG H STEP 3
Insert the anti
-
roll bar into the sideplates and press the 6030F
into the sideplate
Recommended
roll bars to use:
Front: 1,4mm
Rear 1,2mm
Note:
Building steps of front and
rear anti-roll bars are the same
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BAG H STEP 4
Snap on the 5060 to the pivot
ball
BAG H FINISHED
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BAG I INCLUDES
1 x 306110 Antenne
2 x 301332 Rear body mount
1 X P14 Bumper set
1 X P15 Bumper foam
2 X SG110 Spur gear 110
1 x 1220 Motor backet
2 X 1080 Battery mount
4 X WH01 Wheel nuts
1 x 3240 Side plate stiffer long
1 x 3250 Side plate stiffer short
2 X 4050 Pin 2x10
SCREWS & SHIMS NEEDED
4 x B3x5 Hex screw SFH
5 x B3x6 Hex screw SFH
1 x B3x25 Hex screw SFH
5 x C3x6 Hex screw SFH
4 x C3x8 Hex screw SFH
4 x P3x3 Set screw
4 x P3x5 Set screw
4 x SH2,0 Shim 2,0mm
4 x NUT01 M3 Nut
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BAG I STEP 1
BAG I STEP 2
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BAG I STEP 3
Insert the 306110 to the servoplate
BAG I STEP 4
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BAG I STEP 5
BAG I STEP 6
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BAG I STEP 7
BAG I FINISHED
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BAG J INCLUDES
2 x SPR90 Spring soft-med
2 x SPR95 Spring med
2 x SPR100 Spring med-hard
2 x 308333 Shock parts
2 x 308334 Shock piston complete
4 x 308323 Alu shock body
4 x 308353 Alu shock cap top
4 x 308042 Alu shock adjustable nut
8 x 303241 Ball universal (5,8mm)
4 x 308082 Shock membrane
4 x 965023 E-clip (2,3mm)
4 x 308364 Shock shaft
4 x 972030 O-ring 3x2mm
4 x 970130 O-ring 13x1,5mm
SCREWS & SHIMS NEEDED
4 x B3x6 Hex screw SFH
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BAG J
BAG J STEP 1
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BAG J STEP 2
Insert the big o
-
ring (970130) into the shock
adjustable nut (308042) before screwing the
308042 onto the shock body (308323)
BAG J STEP 3
Adjust the length between shock
lower body (308327) and the ball
joint (308333) to 11mm
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BAG J STEP 4
SCHOK FILLING:
1. Fully extend the piston rod so the piston is at the bottom of
the shock body
2. Hold the shock upright and slightly overfill the shock body
with shock oil
3. Let the oil settle and allow air bubbles to rise to the top.
Slowly move the piston up and down to allow oil into all
cavities within the shock body
4. Extend the piston rod all the way out of the shock body. Let
the shock rest for 5 minutes to allow the air bubbles to
escape
5. Add shock oil as necessary
BAG J STEP 5
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BAG J STEP 6
SCHOK MOUNTING:
1. When installing the shock cap assembly on the shock body,
some oil will leak out, this is normal
2. When installing the shock cap assembly on the shock body,
press the piston rod up so there will be appox 1mm car
between the lower shock body and the ball joint
3. Tighten fully
NOTE:
The mounting method above should provide around 10-15% rebound,
which it suggested.
BAG J STEP 6
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BAG J STEP 7 FRONT
BAG J STEP 8 REAR
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BAG J FINISHED
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