TRC PRO 10 SPORT Assembly & Instruction Manual
ASSEMBLY
INSTRU
TION
MANUAL
FOR
PRO
10
SPORT
.
Pictured with optional bumper & side wing.
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TO
BE
USED
STEP-BY-STEP
PICTORIAL
REFERENCE
WITH
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THEPR0-10
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ROAR
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you. The
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parts bags when they are called for in the
tions. Otherwise
you
might
mix
up
small parts
instruc-
which will make the assembly much more difficult.
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paper
will
plate
keep
parts from rolling
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pieces, be sure that
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tighten them.
are snug.
nylon pieces.
it
and
in.
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being
TRC
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joined
forces
and
at
have
an
entry level price
in
troduced
without sacrificing race performance. The
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the
way
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SPORT
ance
and
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from the beginning
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be
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cars are still the
and
maintain
machined compo-
a snap to
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on
an
all
0
the
put
Some
of
the holes are
no
t tapped. You should
tap
these holes with the correct size tap before putting
screw
a
amount
pieces
in
All
of
it
is
the piece.
molded
nylon pieces will have a small
flashing. Before
a
good
idea to remove
you
assemble these
it
with a hob
by
knife.
In the instructions, certain parts are
referred to
ting in a full size
driver's side
side. The passenger side w
right side.
as left
is
and
car
right. Imagine yourself sit-
in
what will
the driver's seat. The
be
referred to
ill
be
Please keep this in
referred
mind
while
as the left
to
as
the
you
are
together,
instructions. They will
bly
process
but
you
still
that will
need
give
help
race.
TAKE
assemble the
well
it
performs
YOUR TIME I
car
now
on
the track. Don't
is
You won't win anything
assembly.
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ASSEMBL
FACTORY
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to
read
you
you
How
going
for
the fastest chassis
FROM
and
tips
when
in
follow the
the assem-
it
is
time to
careful
to determine
be
in a hurry.
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you
how
assembling
The step numbers
spond
to t
manual. Use both
Due
your
he
car.
pictur
for
in
this manual corre-
es
in
the
pic
torial assembly
the assembly of this kit.
to COMPOSITECRAFT & TRC's
on-going development program, certain parts in
the pictorial assembly
from the actual
/
parts
Items required
c
omplete
manual
in
the k
this car
it.
may
to
be
different
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Before
suggestions
of
your
kit a little easier.
Glance
pictures once before
This will help
assembly steps
you
and
through
and
get
tips
get
started, here
that will
make the assembly
the instructions
you
you
start to assemble the kit.
familiarized with the
the pictures.
are
some
and
2
'
1 -
Two
Speed
1 -
- 6
1
05
1 1 -
111
- Servo
1
1 - Battery charging system
channel radio system
control device
or
7 cell battery
electric
Oth
scale
saver
motor
body
pack
(
if
not
- saddle type
included)
/
Tools
and
to
build
supplies
this
kit
needed
#5502 4-40 X 11
#5514
15523 8-32 X
5-40 X 11
8-32 X
4"
4"
318"
112"
STEEL
STEEL
STEEL
ALUMINUM
FLATHEAD
SOCKET
SOCKET
SCREW
HEAD
HEAD
FLATHEAD
................... 1
CAP
SCREWS
SCREWS
SCREW
...
.........
.......
4
2
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#2
phillips screw driver - large I Hobby knife
Small pliers I Needle nose pliers I Medium file
/
'
Shock
oil I 20 -25
OPTIONAL TOOLS
N
ut
driver set I Dremel Tool
4-40 tap, 8-32 tap
Weight 1 Silicone lube
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CONTENTS :
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#5574
#5314
#5334
15426
#5428
#5523
#5340
#5342
#5510
#5540
118"
X 114"
(
sAG#
MO
LDED
REAR
ANTENNA
4"
BODY POST
8-32 X
REAR
NYLON
4-40 X 11
4-40 X 1"
4
·40 X 118"
DAMPENER
NYLON
112"
SUSPENSION
STEEL
WASHER
..................................... 1
3 FOR PRO -10 SPORT )
NYLON
MOUNT ................
BODY
COLLARS
ALUMINUM
SPRING
4"
STEEL
STEEL
STEEL
T-BAR
KIT ........................................
POSTS
LOCATORS
FLATHEAD
FLATHEAD
SET SCREW .............................. 2
SUPPORT
.................................... 1
.......................................... 2
............................................ 2
FLATHEAD
SPRINGS
................................... 2
SCREW ................... 1
SCREW
PLATE
SCREW
............................... 2
...................... 2
............ 1
.....
1
........... 1
15138
#5562
15140
15142
15144
15156
#5502
#5523
#5574
15476
15560
(
sAG#
MOLDED
1116"
KING
2
118"
.022 FRONT SUSPENSION
114"
4-40 X
8-32 X
118
118
1/8"
A
PINS
DEGREE
STEERING
X .060
" X
" X 5116"
E-CLIP ..............................................................
1 FOR
NYLON
LLEN
STEEL
114
"
STEEL
112"
ALUMINUM
114
"
STEEL
PR0-10
FRONT
WRENCH
FOR
CASTER
FLANGED
NYLON
BLOCKS
WASHER
FLATHEAD
WASHER
SHIMS
OILITE
SPORT )
CROSS
............................................. 1
FRONT
..................................... 2
.......................................... 2
SPRINGS
.................................... 2
FLATHEAD
................................
BAR ................... 1
CROSS
SCREWS
SCREWS
BUSHINGS
BAR
..................... 2
................ 2
....
....... 2
......
...
...
....
...
..
..
10
2
2
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#5553
#5512
4-40
5-40 X
(_sAG#
#676 120
#5558
#5663
#5667
#5669
#5677
#5678
#5566 3/32"
#5685
8-32
STEEL
MOLDED
MOLDED
THRUST
CONE WASHER ........................................................ 1
AXLE
STEEL
318"
LOCK NUT ............................................ 2
STEEL
FLATHEAD
SCREWS
................ 4
4 FOR PR0-10 SPORT)
TOOTH
NYLON
DIFF AXLE .................................................... 1
ALLEN
SPACER
SPUR
LOCK NUT ........................................... 1
NYLON
NYLON
BEARING
WRENCH
GEAR
DIFF
WHEEL
SET ........................................... 1
SET .................................................. 1
......................................... 1
HUB
............................................. 1
..................................... 1
HUB
................................ 1
15166
15424
15428
#5502
#5506
#5540
15561
#5590
(
sAG#
SERVO
3"
MOLDED
BODY
4-40 X
4-40 X
4-40 X
.
050"
STEERING
(s
AG#
1A FOR
MOUNTI
NYLON BODY POST ............................ 2
POST
114
"
STEEL
112
"
STEEL
118
" SET SCREW ........................................... 2
STEEL
LINKAGE KIT... ....................................... 1
2 FOR
PR0-10
NG
KIT
.........................................
COLLAR ................................................ 2
FLATHEAD
FLATHEAD
ALLEN
WRENCH
PR0-10
SPORT )
..
SCREW ................... 2
SCREW ......
................................. 1
............. 2
SPORT )
1
#5546
#5674
#5690 114" X
#5478
#5516
#5672
These bags have been checked at the factory, but it
possible that a part
704 -982
ordering.
10-32 X
DIFF DRIVE RINGS .........................
114" X 318"
5-40 X
STANDARD
Check the contents
- 0507. Make sure you use part numbers when
114"
STEEL
318"
NYLON
FLANGED
318"
STEEL
DIFF
may
ONE
SET
DIFF
SOCKET
BALLS
of
be
missing. For missing parts call
SCREW
BUSHINGS
OILITE
each bag with the list above.
BUSHINGS
HEAD
.......................................... 8
............................ 2
....
CAP
FINAL NQTE I
...................... 2
........................ 2
................ 2
SCREW
...
8
is
#5316
#5318
115320
#5322
#5328
SUPPORT PLATE PIVOT
FIBERGLASS
TOP
NYLON
RIDE HEIGHT
MOTOR
MOTOR
REAR
BLOCK
BLOCK SET ................................... 1
ADJUSTOR
T-BAR
BRACE
•
BALL
SET ................................ 1
& SOCKET SET.. ... 1
...................................... 1
...............................
....
1
Assembly step numbers correspond
picture numbers. Complete each step before going
on
to
the next.
NOW
LET'S
GETSTABTED
I
3
to
the
STEP # 1
of
chassis prep before we start the assembly.
We
will need to do a slight amount
block
a right
and
sticks through about a
on
the steering blocks. They are the same. Now put a
1116".
There is not a left or
Locate the chassis,
side the holes in the chassis are countersunk for screw
heads. This is the bottom
we
chassis
the batteries will not
cut the protective heat shrink
short out. Lightly file both the front
battery slots so the cells will have a flat spot to sit
you do this, it might
per
out
to
hold the batteries in the chassis. You will need to file the
sections
places are left sharp, they will
will fall out. Just round
want to file the battery slots
be
sitting
be a good
to
catch the filings. You will also use strapping tape
of
the chassis that the tape goes around.
off
When you are finished, wash
and
of
these edges.
you will notice that
the chassis. On the top
at
a slight angle so
on
a sharp corner that could
on
them
idea to spread some newspa-
cut
the tape
and
and
off
cause them to
back
and
the batteries
the chassis with
on
of
all
in.
Before
If
one
of
the
the
these
on
spring
thick washer
axle beam. Put an e-clip in the top groove
assembly in place.
posts. Fasten them to the chassis using the
screws. Hold the posts with pliers while tightening the screws.
Make sure you do not over tighten the screws
the threads. Put the body
under the last set
4-40 x
body.
the king
and
STEP#
118"
set screws. These will
STEP#
pin
on
top
of
the steering block, then a
push the king
6 Open
of
hood
7 Put the seNo mounting posts in the
pin
pin
bag
post
holes
through the top
to
#1 A. Find the front body
4-40 x 1/2"
and
collars
and
be
on
the posts just
lock in place with the
adjusted later to the
of
the
hold the
strip out
water
wash your hands with soap
and dispose.
mark in the box
you've completed each step from now on, check
so you know which part
of
and
an
interruption. You won't miss any steps this
dry
You
it
off
with a
are
now
to
show that this step
PR0-10
END
paper
finished with step #1. Put a check
of
the assembly you are on in case
SPORT
towel. Then make sure you
and
water. Clean up the dust
is
complete. After
FRONT
ASSEMBLY
off
way.
its box
as
chassis
seNo mounting face plates on the posts with the
self tap screws so they do
steering seNo in place later.
shown using a 4-40 x
not
PR0-10
REAR
STEP#
pivot ball
the t-bar in the middle hole with the washer in between the
pivot ball and the t-bar
and
8 Open bag
the
T-SAR
114"
steel washer. Fasten the pivot ball to
as
shown using a 4-40 x
114"
get
screw.
lost These will
For
SPORT
ASSEMBLY
#2
and
locate the steel
now,
114"
put
#2 X 318"
hold
screw.
the
the
STEP#
contents.
the front nylon cross
all the flashing,
caster
pins will
amount
shims. These are molded
front beam
chassis
front
Tighten
blocks
and
For
on
this front
be
straight up
of
caster
to
and
a 4-40 x
all
screws completely.
STEP#
and
2 Open bag #1
the time being do not open bag #1A. Locate
bar
. Check over the beam to make sure
if
any, is removed around the holes.
end
in
the chassis with the caster shims between the
the front beam.
114"
3 Locate the two front steering
remove any flashing from around the holes
is 0 degrees. This means the king
and
the front end, so locate the two caster
screw in the rear
and
down. You need
at
2 degrees each. Fasten the
Use
an 8-32 x
of
empty the
to
run a small
112"
the beam block.
screw in the
The
It would
pliers to hold the ball while tightening the screw.
Using a light oil, coat the inside
the pivot ball
onto the pivot ball. Move it around.
tight. After the
Fasten them to the rear t-bar using four 8-32 x
aluminum flathead screws. Note: both motor blocks are the
same shape. The
height adjustors. Be sure to
the ride height adjustors will
be
a good idea
STEP#
as
car
STEP#
to
lock lite this screw.
9 Find the pivot ball nylon socket.
of
the socket that snaps onto
well
as
the pivot ball. Snap the pivot socket
It
will probably be a little
has been run a few times it will loosen
10 Next, findthetworearmotorblocks.
only
difference is in the holes for the ride
put
the blocks on the t-bar so
be
on the outside
Do
not use
of
the blocks.
up.
112"
with a hobby knife.
STEP#
will notice that they have a groove in each end. These
grooves are for
king pin.
STEP
arm on the front cross
Now slide a steering block
push the king
4 Locate the two front king pins.
thee
# 5 Next,
pin
-clips. Put one e-clip
bar
up until
put
so it sticks through about
on
it
reaches the top
a king pin
the king pin
on
one
end
in
the bottom
as
shown
of
the steering
of
You
each
118".
and
Not
set.
them. This gives you the option
heights, depending
blocks. Most
but you can refer to the section
them in the motor blocks
flashing that might
on
the inside.
STEP#
You will notice that there are three different offsets in
When you have chosen the
11
of
the racers run the axle in the middle setting,
be
Now
on
how they are placed in the motor
as
present around the edges.
4
find the ride height adjustor
of
five different rear axle
on
RIDE HEIGHT SET
set
you are going to use, install
shown. Be sure to trim
off
UP.
any
STEP#
to
the motor blocks, using four 5-40 x
the 8-32 X
is
logo
facing
318" screws.
12 Next, fasten the
Put
up
and to the rear
the brace on so that the TRC
of
114"
the t-
motor
cap scre ws and
bar
block brace
as
shown_
STEP#
the chassis using a 4-40 x
over
collars on the body posts
tighten the screw
25
Next, fasten the
in
112"
the
jus
screw. Make sure you
body
t under the last set
post. Put the body post
4"
body posts
of
do
hood
to
not
pin
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SUPPORT
STEP#
support plate. Using fou r
the support plate to the chassis as show
STEP#
t-bar support pla
Make sure you do
the holes
chassis. N
in
ot
13 Open bag
14 Fasten the rear damper post to the
te
as
not
the posts are facing the front
side to side.
PLATE
5-40 x
shown using a 4-40 x 112" screw.
over tighten the screw. Also
SPORT
ASSEMBLY
#3
318"
flathead screw
and
n.
and
find the t-bar
s,
fasten
be
sure
rear
of
the
holes
will
drink and sit back
done so far.
and
be
lock into place with a 4-40 x 1/8" set screw. These
adjusted later to the body.
STEP#
26
and
Take a break. Go and
tell yourseff what a great job you have
( DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY )
STEP#
container. There are many small parts that
table in this bag. Find the diff axle.
rings onto the hub on the axle as show
27
Locate bag #5 and empty into a
Slip one
n.
of
Many racers use a
get
will roll off a
the diff drive
a cold
STEP#
pushrod
show
push rod as show
position under the t-b
and slide the push rod into the middle hole
post.
into the large hole in the nylon t-bar support plate.
n.
and
STEP#
STEP#
STEP#
15 Next, locate the
install it in the rear motor block brace as
16
n.
17 Next, slide the t-
18 Next, slide the nylon pivot socket
Slide a
ar
support plate that
set
collar and spring on the
rear
bar
assembly into
is
on the chassis,
of
the damper
damper
of
drop
ring in place on the hub.
notice t
using the outside set
of
the outside eight holes. Now
on each ball.
diff axle topped with the second diff drive ring.
something to stand the
assembly much easier.
super glue, like
STEP#
hat
the
STEP#
STEP#
28
gear
29 Now slide the spur
30
ZAP
has two sets
of
or
HOT
Now locate the spur
holes. Push an
put
diff
axle
Next, push a nylon bushing into
STUFF to hold the drive
gear. You
of
holes
a small dab
in
while building, it makes
in
it. We will be
118
" diff ball in each
of
gear
will
diff grease
onto
If
you find
the
STEP#
screw, fasten the front
bar
tlock nut.
on the push rod as shown. Using a
the set collar
This will
in the t-bar, place a
each scre w on top
support plate
STEP#
be adjusted later.
STEP#
STEP#
19 Now, using a 8-32 x 112" aluminum
of
the t-bar to the front hole
and
20
on
the
pus
21 In each hole next to the pivot ball
4-40 x 1" screw.
22 Put a rear suspension spring
of
lock into place using an 8-32 nylon
Slide another spring
h rod to
the t-bar support plate. On top
hold
in
the
and
4-40 set screw, tighten
the assembly
set
in
of
collar
place.
over
each
each end of
the edge
in the hole.
slide the hub assembly on the axle. Line up the drive ring on
op
of
t
super glued
the
bearing, and then the thick thrust washer. Next, put the steel
cone washer on the axle
nylon lock nut. Tighten the
parts in place. We will adjust it later.
the diff axle.
the gear with the
axle, inside the
the diff hub. Be sure
of
the bushings. Make sure they fit
Put a drop
to
the hub.
STEP#
31 Now
of
diff
diff
light
hub. This drive ring
hub, followed
(small
nut
to
trim any flashing off
oil
inside each bushing and
put
the thin thrust washer on
end
just enough
up)
Only use a nylon nut on
from
all
the w
by
the black thrust
and lastly the 8-32
to
ay
may
hold
down
also be
all
the
spr
ing, place a nylon spring locator as show
STEP#
4-40 lock
a
compress the springs approximately 25%
STEP#
the chassis using a 4-40 x 114" screw.
nut
23
on each screw. Tighten the nuts until they
24
Lock this assembly into place with
Next, fasten the antenna mount
n.
on
STEP#
bushings in the ride height adjustors in the motor blocks.
a drop
Take the
assembly through the bearin
of
light oil inside each bushing.
STEP # 33
118"
32 Put the two 11
Next, find the nylon axle spacers.
spacer
and sli
de it
gs
on
in the rear
4"
the di
x
318"
ff
axle. Slide the
pod
.
5
flanged
Put
STEP#
34
On
the other side
of
the axle, slide
suited for you
and
your
type of equipment.
on
the other
STEP#
it on the diff axle next to the nylon spacer. Using the two
10-32 x
on
the axle. Loosen t
The screws have left
flat spot in the axle where the
make
back
want the axle
papers thickness. Tighten the
that you filed
freely.
it
easier to remove the w
on
the axle,
11
4"
114
" spacer.
35
set
on
screws, lightly lock the
and
to
move from side to side about a piece
the axle. Spin the axle to make sure it turns
Now locate the wheel hub
hub
he
screws
marks
check the side to side
and
on the
marks were made. This will
heel
set
remove the wheel hub.
axle. Lightly file a small
hub
screws
later on. Put t
and
into position
play
on
. You
the flat spots
slide
he
hub
only
of
We
tronic speed control. This is the most popular type speed
control device
controls are still avaifable,
from
price ranges to choose from.
you pick
an
electronic type. There are many different types and
r
will
one
be
showing you the installation
used
that will do the
today. Although, resister type speed
you
Ask
job
will
hav"e
your
for you.
of
an elec-
much less trouble
hobby shop to help
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ADDITIONAL TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED
TO
INSTALL RADIO GEAR & BATTERIES
Soldering Iron I Rosin Core Solder
Small
Nylon Strapping Tape
Tie Wraps I Electrical Tape
I Hook
up
wire
STEP#
hubs using the eight
flashing from around the screw holes
wheels will not
all
the screws equally, otherwise the wheel w
Spin the rear axle
they are not, loosen
STEP#
the rear
hand
your
rotate the
nut, the
114
of
end
and
right
gear
a turn
the right
hand
gear
and
36 Install the rear tires
5-40 x
sit
flat against the
and
37
is facing
hand
thumb
forward.
should slip freely. Tighten t
try
again.
see
or
tighten screws until they do run true.
To
you
. Hold the left
on
3/8"
if
the tires are running true.
adjust the diff, turn the
tire in
the top
If
you
Keep tightening the nut a
screws. Remove
hub
. Also
your
haven't over-tightened the
right
of
on
the rear
on
the hubs
be
sure to tighten
ill
not
run true.
hand
the spur gear,
he
tire
in
your
hand. No
nut
on
the axfe
114
all
the
or
the
If
car
so
left
w with
try
to
turn
STEP# 39 Take the servo you will
the steering, remove the screw
Put
your
screw back
race. W
in it that keeps the internal gears in the servo from being
stripped. That's w
uh?
to the left
want to position the servo saver so that it's right
of
bottom
Now, with
the stops.
servo saver in its place
in.
You
hen
you hit something, the servo saver has a
your
and
then
Now
STEP#
of
the servo. Only
need
hy
they call it a servo saver. Pretty good,
fingers, tum the servo saver
all
screw
the
in
to
way
the servo shaft screw.
40 Stick a piece
peel
and
as
use
to the right to the stops.
off
wheel that came
shown,
the servo saver when you
one side
but
of
servo tape
of
be
using for
on
it.
do not
in
the protective
put
the
spr
ing
all
the way
You
the middle
on
the
at a time untif the
STEP#
wheefs
the
wheels have a deep side
side
center
bushing. Put the steer washer
the wheel
of
the axle.
PR0-1 0
parts are
stallation.
to
be
put
bag
with the front tires inside. You wiff notice that the
is the outside
of
each wheel
on,
This shoufd compfete the chassis assembfy
SPORT
in
the correct position. Now,
gear wiff
38
on.
and
lock it in place with a
. Look
And
of
not sfip. Your diff
O.K. Now its time for the front
the front wheef bushings
and
the w
and
heel
put
over
a drop
the chassis to
is
now adjusted.
and
a shallow side. The shallow
. Press two bushings into the
of
light oif inside each
on
the front axfe, then slide
118
" e-clip
be
on
to the radio
on
sure
open
the
end
of
your
all
of the
gear in-
backing.
STEP
plates from the servo mounting posts
between the posts
servo saver is in the middle
sure the servo is in the right position,
backing
in place (using the screws
shown. Some servos are too large to fit in between the
servo mounting posts.
posts. Remove the
servo saver to
and
STEP#
II
41
on
place the servo
post
be
in the center
Remove the screws
the chassis as sho wn. Be sure the
and
If
yours will
on
42 Now,
and
and
of
the chassis. When you are
peel
on
the chassis. Lock the servo
face plates) to the posts
not
the side that w
of
the chassis.
put
the steering finkage in the
position the servo
off
the protective
fit, only use one
ill
still allow the
face
of
as
the
. ( RADIO GEAR INSTALLATION )
There are a number
today. Consult
best set
plan to do
not
radio interference problems
This is only one w
buy
up
a lot
the cheapest
There are many different ways to install radio
your
for the type
of
hobby shop
serious racing,
rad
ay
. Put the
of
io possible. This could result in
of
good
and
racing you wiff
we
at
the race track.
gear
radios
they can suggest the
recommend that
in the w
on
the market
be
doing. If you
ay
that is best
you
gear
do
.
servo saver
and
STEP#
steering linkage in place using the set collars
set
screw
the front wheels should
linkage until they are.
s.
With the servo saver in the straight
STEP#
position where the Novak receiver is shown. Attach it
chassis using double sided sticky tape.
steering blocks
as
shown.
43 Next, lock the two pieces
be
pointing straight. Adjust the
44 Position
your
recei
6
and
up
position,
ver
of
4·40
in the
to
the
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