Thunder Tiger S3 EB-4 User Manual

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1/8thNitroPowered4WDRallyCar

Engine and electrics are not included in the kit.

No.6232-K10

Please read all instructions thoroughly before assembling the kit.

The contents are subject to change without prior notice due to product improvements and specification changes.

Thunder Tiger Corporation guarantees this model kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship. The total monetary value under warranty will in no case exceed the cost of the original kit purchased. This warranty does not cover any components damaged by use or modification. Part or parts missing from this kit must be reported within 60 days of purchase. No part or parts will be sent under warranty without proof of purchase. To receive part or parts under warranty, the service center must receive a proof of purchase and/or the defective part or parts. Should you find a defective or missing part, contact the authorized Thunder Tiger Service/Distributor nearest you. Under no circumstances can a dealer or distributor accept return of a kit if assembly has started.

INTRODUCTION

The Thunder Tiger EB-4 S3 was designed as a whole new off-road 4WD nitro-racing buggy,

especially on a high-speed and bumpy off-road track. There's no doubt that the innovation

would be the very first priority of our design team. We have set this buggy far ahead of

the current form of existing buggy design in the market in terms of the future designing

trend. The new EB-4 S3 comes with some totally new settings that have never been applied

on 1/8th scale nitro buggy before, such as the super low center of gravity, radical engineering

of a car construction and more than innovative, good looking and high performance

suspension. This is a look into the future for 1/8th scale cars and the future is here with

Thunder Tiger. However there is no compromise between the innovation and quality. Thunder

Tiger guarantees you should have many hours of trouble free use from this R/C product.

We race and test our products around the world to bring you state-of-the-art R/C products.

CAUTION

Thank you for purchasing a Thunder Tiger Product.

Please read all instructions and familiarize yourself with the products and controls

before operation.

1. This product is not a toy. It is a high performance model product. It is important to familiarize

yourself with the model, its manual, and its construction before assembly or operation.

A child operating under the supervision of the adults is necessary.

2. Always keep this instruction manual ready at your hand for your assembling and operating

reference, even after completing the assembly.

3. Make sure all the screws are properly tightened and all the parts are checked after running

the car for a long period of time.

4. For the best performance, it is important to make sure all the moveable parts work free

without binding.

5. Do not operate model products in rain, on public roads, near crowds, near airport, or

near areas with restricted radio operation.

6. Always keep fuel away from heat and open flame. Only operate in open, well-ventilated

area. Store fuel in cool, dry area. Keep the fuel bottle cap tightly closed. Clean up any

leak or excess fuel before starting the engine.

7. This product, its parts, and its construction tools can be harmful to your health. Always

exercise extreme caution when assembling and/or operating this product. Do not touch

any part of the model that rotates.

8. Check your radio frequency with the proper operating frequency of the area or country.

Always check to see if there are any modelers operating on the same frequency as yours.

Also, check your radio for proper operation before operating a model.

INDEX

INTRODUCTION 2		STEP 9 RADIO BOX & FUEL TANK 17
IMPORTANT NOTES & WARNING 3		STEP10 ENGINEMOUNT&CLUTCHSET 19
ITEMS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLE 4		STEP11THROTTLEANDBRAKELINKAGE 20
STEP 1 STEERING SERVO SAVER 5		STEP 12 AIR FILTER 22
STEP 2 GEAR DIFFERENTIALS 7		STEP 13	SHOCK ABSORBERS 23
STEP 3 FRONT & REAR BULKHEAD 8		STEP 14	REAR WING 24
STEP4 CENTERDIFFMOUNT&BRAKE 9		STEP 15	WHEEL AND TIRE 26
STEP 5	CENTER DRIVE TRAIN 11	STEP16 FOAMBUMPERINSTRUCTION 26
STEP 6	FRONT SUSPENSION 12	SET UP 27
STEP 7	REAR SUSPENSION 14	SET UP SHEET 31
STEP 8	SIDE GUARD 16

IMPORTANT NOTES & WARNING

FUEL SELECTION

ENGINE

1.Choose a fuel from a reputable, brand name company that is approved for car/truck use. Do not use airplane or boat fuels in your car/truck. Choose methanol based model engine glow fuel that has a nitro content in the range 10%-30% and 5% to 18% caster/synthetic oil content for lubrication. Lower nitro percentages will generally result in a cooler engine running temperature and therefore last longer before needing a rebuild; cooler-running engines also generally produce less power. 20% nitro is the most widely used fuel.

2.Fuel color is for identification purpose only and is not important to performance or durability of your engine.

3.Be careful. If the tank overflows it might get on your radio gear or on your brakes and it may create an unsafe driving situation. Always keep your fuel bottle closed when not in use.

4.Do not dispose of fuel or empty fuel containers in a fire. It may possibly cause fire or explosion.

1.For proper engine break-in procedure, please refer to the manual of your engine.

2.Never run your vehicle without the air filter .If the vehicle will be operated in an area with fine dust, use filter oil or caster oil on the air filter element. It is important that the foam is only moist to trap dirt and allow air passage. With the foam too wet, limited air can pass through; therefore, limiting engine performance.

3.The parts around engine could be dangerously hot after operation. Do not touch it without any protection!

RADIO

OPERATION

1.When turning radio on, first turn on the transmitter and extend the transmitter antenna.

2.Then, turn on the receiver. When turning off, first turn the receiver off, then the transmitter off.

FIRST AID

WARNING

1.If you drink nitro fuel by accident, immediately drink large quantities of water and try to induce vomiting. Consult with physician right after then.

2.If the nitro fuel gets into your eyes, rinse them well with water. Consult with physician right after then.

3.If the fuel gets onto your skin, wash it well with soap and water.

1.Improper operations may cause personal and/or property damage. Thunder Tiger and its distributor have no control over damage resulting from shipping, improper construction, or improper usage.

2.Thunder Tiger assumes and accepts no responsibility for personal and/or property damages resulting from the use of improper building materials, equipment and operations. By the act of assembling or operating this product, the user accepts all resulting liability. If the buyer is not prepared to accept this liability, then he/she should return this kit in new, unassembled, and unused condition to the place of purchase.

1. ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED FOR COMPLETION

ITEMS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

Notice: The following items are required for completion of the EB-4 S3. Some of them are not included with this kit (unless noted), and should be obtained from the local hobby shop nearby you. (For separate purchasing products, please refer to Thunder Tiger professional R/C model products.)

AA-Size Batteries for transmitter / NiCd or NiMh Battery recommended

Glow Plug

2 Channel Radio Set/ FM/PCM recommended

.21 Class Rear Exhaust Engine (Ref:

TTR PRO-21B-R Engine No.9474)

2.ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED FOR STARTING ENGINE

3.TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY

4.EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY

5.TOOLS INCLUDED IN KIT

6.SYMBOL USED THROUGHOUT THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

			Muffler, Joining Pipe or Manifold &
4.8V~6.0V Rx Battery Pack	Torque Digital Servo		Spring(Ref: TTR Muffler & Manifold
4.8V~6.0V Rx Battery Pack	Torque Digital Servo		No.9796, No.9797)
recommended (Flat pack)	(No.8119, No.8123)

		Fuel Bottle
Glow Fuel					Starter Box with AC/DC Power
(Ref: R/C Model Fuel )		Air Filter Oil		Glow Starter	Starter Box with AC/DC Power
(Ref: R/C Model Fuel )					(Ref: TTR Starter Box No.2409)
					(Ref: TTR Starter Box No.2409)

				Needle Nose Pliers
		Hobby knife			Lexan Cutter/Scissors
		Hobby knife			Special Reamer
					Special Reamer
Phillips type screwdrivers & hex wrenches				Wire Cutter	(Ref: TTR Hole Punch/
(Ref: TTR screw Drive Set )				Wire Cutter	Reamer No.1120)
(Ref: TTR screw Drive Set )

CA Glue

Thread Locking Glue

Silicon Oil

Grease

Hex Wrench

1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm,

3mm, 5mm

5-way Nut Wrench

bag Part bag used

Optional Parts

Apply C.A Glue

Cut off shaded portion

Apply Grease

Tentatively tighten

Apply silicon oil

Check out non-binding movement

Apply thread locking glue

True-to-scale diagram

Assemble two times

Must be purchased separately

Assemble left and right side the same way

Pay attention here

Assemble in right order

Use pliers

Drill holes with the specified diameter (mm)

Wire Cutter

Hint

Hobby knife

1 STEERING SERVO SAVER

bag

1.1

Crank	Steering rod

ø5x10mm Bearing

1.2

Note Left thread, Right thread

Inner

Outer

20mm

Servo tie rod

PD1857 ALUM SERVO SAVER		13mm
SET

Ball joints must be 90˚ to each other

3x16mm

1.3

M3x16mm

Flat Head Hex Screw

M3x20mm

Flat Head Hex Screw

Lock Nut, M3

M3x16mm

Button Head Hex Screw

1.0mm

1.4

3x16mm

Note the direction of curve side

3x20mm

3x16mm 3x20mm

Note the orientation. The small pivot balls are outside.

M3x12mm	3x12mm			Right	Left
	3x12mm

Button Head Hex Screw
			Left	Refer to P.29 for Camber Adjustment
M3x8mm
Button Head Hex Screw
					3x12mm



Righ		Note the direction		3x12mm
				3x12mm

Apply few drops of CA

glue around the profile

edge of the carbon plate

for added strength.

PD1858 A7075 LITE ST SLIDER

W/BB

(IMOLA RED)

PD1843-R CARBON SERVO SAVER

TOP PLATE(R) OPT








	SILVER)

PD1843-S CARBON SERVO SAVER			Intial Position
	TOP PLATE(S) OPT	Refer to P.29 for Camber Adjustment
		Refer to P.29 for Camber Adjustment

2 GEAR DIFFERENTIALS

B
							x3


bag

2.1

Roll Pin, ø2.5x11mm

O-ring, ø5.8x9.6mm

O-ring, ø4.4x0.8mm

0.15mm Gear Shim

PD1998 STEEL MAIN GEAR, 48T

Center diff out drive cup

Hint: Use tweezer

to insert pin

3x14mm

2.2

Hint: Oil on the paper

gasket will hold it in place

M3x14mm Flat Head Hex Screw

Fill the diff case with

silicone oil 80% full

0.2mm Satelite Gear Shim

Front & Rear	Center
differential	differential

The initial setting of the Diffs oil meets most off-road tracks for stable handling. Thicker silicon oil will decrease the vehicle's turning capability and increase its forward traction. Thinner oil is just the opposite that gives you different handling. Ask an experienced modeler or your hobby shop for further advice at your local track.

Front diff silicon oil: 5,000

Center diff silicon oil: 3,000

Rear diff silicon oil: 1,000

bag

3.1

M3x22mm

Button Head Hex Screw

M3x12mm

Socket Head Hex Screw

M3x16mm

Socket Head Hex Screw

3.2

M3x25mm

Button Head Hex Screw

M3x12mm

Button Head Hex Screw

M3x12mm

Socket Head Hex Screw

M3x16mm

Socket Head Hex Screw

Lock Nut, M3

M5x4mm

Set Screw

FRONT & REAR BULKHEADS

Hint: Use supplied shims in bag B to adjust the proper gearmesh. Carefully when assembling, do not bend shims.

5x4mm

From B bag

		3x22mm	3x12mm
						Marked


			3x16mm
			3x12mm	3x16mm
			3x12mm			Front Drive Train




					3x12mm

PD1840 A7075 FR SHOCK
PD1840 A7075 FR SHOCK						3x12mm
		TOWER,S3 OPT				3x12mm
						3x16mm
						3x12mm
						3x16mm
3x22mm
	3x25mm		5x4mm