Hyperdrive Pro 3 Solid Chassis Assembly Manual

Hyperdrive Pro 3 Solid Chassis

© 2007 Hyperdrive Racing
Published September 2006

Introduction

Congratulations! You now own a state of the art 1/10

scale oval race car. The Hyperdrive Pro 3 Solid Chassis
has gone through months of testing by our factory
drivers to insure that you get a car that has maximum
performance and adjustability built in. In purchasing this
kit you have not only helped the hobby and sport of Oval
pan car racing by supporting your local hobby shop but
you have also bought the quality of a Hyperdrive Racing
performance product.

How well your car performs is dependant upon the
assembly of your car kit. Take your time and assemble
your car as shown in this manual. This will give you a
good starting point from which you can make adjustments
dependant upon the track you are racing on.

The following items are required to complete your car:

• Two channel Surface Radio

• Electronic Speed Control

• Batteries (4 cell)

• 05 Electric Motor

• Shock Oil

• Tires

• Body

Tools needed in the construction of your car:

• Phillips Screwdriver

• Hobby Knife

• Allen Wrenches; 3/32, 1/16 & 0.050

• Pliers or appropriate sized Nut Drivers/Sockets

Step 1 - Front Bumper Installation

Using part numbers FB-7045 (Woven Bumper), HD-7307
(Solid Chassis) locate two 8-32 fl at head screws and two
8-32 hex nuts (the 8-32 hardware is located in the bag
containing the Associated #8400 Front Suspension Kit).
Install the 8-32 fl at head screws through the bottom of the
chassis using the front bumper mounting holes. Place the
bumper on top of the chassis. Using the 8-32 hex nuts,
secure the bumper fi rmly to the chassis plate.

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Step 2 - Locator Plate Installation

Secure the Narrow Locator Plate (LP-7050) in the front
position of the mounting holes on the chassis using four
5/16” FH screws and four aluminum 4-40 lock nuts.

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Step 3 - Front Suspension Assembly

Assemble the front suspension (8400-003) as detailed
in the Associated 8400 Front Suspension Kit instruction
sheet, replacing the stock plastic castor blocks with
HY-8060R Red Aluminum caster blocks. Insert four 8-32
screws through the bottom of the chassis and narrow
locator plate. Place a red #10 washer over each screw.
Fasten the a-arms to the chassis.

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Step 4 - T-Plate Assembly

Locate the T-plate (HP-1516), 2 Tefl on Coated Aluminum
Pivot Balls (HY-8376), 8-button head mounting screws
(2-56 x 0.25” lg) and the plastic pivot housings
Place one of the pivot balls into one side of the socket.
Then place the other half of the socket onto the ball
and align the four screw mounting holes. Now mount
the socket assemblies onto the T-bar with the four 2-56
screws. Be careful not to over tighten the screws and also
note the orientation of the T-plate.

Note: when assembling the socket assemblies onto the
T-bar it is very important that the pivot balls move freely in
the socket housings. Not loose but smooth free movement.

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