The spare parts,a ppearance of this model will be tiny revis ed and changed befo re totally upgrade into a new
version,ZD rese rve this rights,and no further notice.
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4WD4WD
2.4G
Radio
Radio
This manual expatiate the structure of the model. In order to better
maintain and replace the spare parts,please keep and take it for reference.
The user who is not familar with the assembling,please contact with the
wholesaler,nominated model shops and the Special after-sale service
outlets.
The actual version is s ubj ect t o the r eal s tan dar d.It would be varied
because of diffe ren t ver sio ns.
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INTRODUCE
Thank you for choosing the ZD racing series products. Our com pany take the targe t of offering t he top
quality and best service. Through attending the com petitions and rep eated testing the products,
constantly enhancing our experience,then further im proving the desig n and quality control. Only for
showing the great performance products. This manu al including all th e important matter before operating
the car. We advi se studying and knowing the control syst em before assembl ing or playing it. As well as
the further upgra de and maintenance. Please feel free to co nsult our authori zed dealer,nominated model
shop or special after-sale service station if any questio n refer to the play or us e. Our website
is:www.xingyaohua.com. We are wholeheartedly f or your service.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Our company take th e fully responsibility to the quality de fect during the man ufacturing process.
This assurance is only subject to the product only and its spar e parts.
These situation b elow are not includ ed:
The breakage caused by using,assembling or adjustment .
The other breakage not related to the quality itself.
IMPORTANT STATEMENT
The Model Car is not a t oy. It is the casual i tem combine a lot of high technology products. If using
improper may bring seri ous damage. Please read t he manual detailed befo re using, and keep yourse lf
safe.
Attention: Any operation of the Mo del car,the manufacturer and dealers are incapable o f take the
responsibility of the accidents caused by wear out or abnor mal assemble.
This prod uct is provided to those who hav e operation rem ote control mod el car experience or a
technical personnel in the guid ance of the local legal field, in has to ensure the safe and correct oper ation
under the condition of use.Our company will not accept any operation and use th e control on any
performance and safety responsibility
The RC p roducts are belong to consumable g oods,if disassemble,it may cause the spare parts loss,A ny
use of goods caused by bad or not satisfied, will not be a ble to replace or re turn, such as in case of
operation maint enance problems , the company designated national distributor model shop and special
after-sale serv ice store will provide technical guida nce, and special pa rts supply services.
Warni ng: because of the ne glect of these operating instruction s, and use wrongly ma y cause
property damage o r serious injury.
Note: because of th e neglect of these operating instructi ons, and use wrongl y could be
dangerous.
Ban: in any prohibited environment, do not try to operation .
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SAFETY GUIDELINES
1. Don't operation the models close to open fires or near heat source.
2. Operation must be in the open and dry site .
3. The thunderstorm weather is forbidden to operate this product.
4. Away from the high voltage cables.
5. Some of the parts will be exothermic or burning after operated.
6. Please do not use hand or foreign body contact activities of the parts before cut off
the power supply, .
7. During the operation, if foreign matter or liquid get into eyes, please timely with
plenty of water flush eyes, and immediately consulting professional doctor. As the
body is injured, please seek immediate medical attention.
8. Keep out of the reach of children, this is not toy, strongly suggest adult supervision.
9. Placed in ventilated and dry place, do not use, take the battery out.
10.The product items do not diet or swallowed.
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Checking the packaging and accessories
Opened the packing box, please check the attached accessories are complete or incomplete.
If there are omissions, please go to the seller's.
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Power Charger
Charger /DC 9V-16V power wi re
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11.1V 25 C Li-po bat tery3000mAh
2.4G 3 channel
Remote control
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Recommended maintenance tools(not included)
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#1328
Body Reamer
#1329
HobbyScissors
#1330
3.0Cross Wrench
#1331
1.5Hex Wrench
#1332
2.0Hex Wrench
#1333
2.5Hex Wrench
#1334
5.0 Nut Driver
#1335
5.5 Nut Driver
#1336
7.0 Nut Driver
#1337
8.0 Nut Driver
Symbols used throughout the instruction manual
All kinds of grease
(not included on the
products)
Apply CA glue
(not included)
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Assemble both
L/R sides
Assemble both
F/R sides
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Drive Shaft
Brushless Motor
Brushless ESC
Gear Box
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Drive Shaft
Receiver
Battery
Locknut
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RADIO-Part Number
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Antenna
Directional neutral knob
Switch of 3rd channel
Throttle ratio switch
ST (rudder) disc
TH (throttle) trigger
ST (rudder) forward /
reverse rudder switch
Batter y cartridge
ST (rudder) big / small rudder
angle knob
TH (throttle)for ward /
reverse rudder switch
Power switch
Throttle neutral knob
The connection of receiver
signalwi re
powerlin e+
powerlin e-
CH4---
Mains inp ut
CH3---
The third c hannel
CH2---
ESC
CH1---
Teering Ser vo
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Power indicator
ESC
Servo
(1)
(2)
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
.
A Once the battery re ady to be charged, first plug the AC quick char ger into the outlet o f AC power
source, and then connect the battery input/output harne ss to the charger.
B. Continued to monitor the battery as it is being charged. As soon as the battery i s fully charged,
disconnect the battery. from the charger plug (Over-charging or charg ing incorrectly u sing inadequate
chargers may cause the battery pack to become dangerously hot).
C. For best results , let the battery pack cool before charging. Heat may prevent t he battery pack fro m
charging to full capacity and also decreases the performa nce of the battery.
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AFTER C HARGE TIME E XPI RES, DISCO NNECT
BATTERY PLUG F ROM CHARGE R PLU G.
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PLUG IN TO AC OUTLET.
CONNE CT BATTERY PLUG
TO DC OUTLET P LUG FROM CHA RGE R.
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LiPo BATTERIES
Lithium Polymer (Li-Po) batteries are becoming popula r for use in R/C models d ue to their compact size,
high energy density, andhigh-current output. How ever, these types of b atteries require special care and
handling procedures for long life and safe operation.
Warni ng: Lithium Polymer (Li-Po) batteries are intended only f or advanced users t hat are educated on
the risks associa ted with Li-Po battery use. THUNDER TIGER/ACE R C does not recommen d
that anyone under the age of 16 use or handle Li-Po battery packs w ithout the superv ision of a
knowledgeable and responsible adul t.
Important: Do not u se NiCd/Ni-MH battery chargers for Li- PO batteries. If yo u do not use a special
charger for Li-PO battery,they will be damaged.
Please note! Cons umers for use or installation of lipo battery in the remote control model belongs
and cause any Direc t or indirect damages, our company will not bear any legal liability.
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Racing Steps
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Open the ca p of the radio
Note: 1. In o rder to get the bett er control eff ect, we recommen d you to use AA1.5 V alka line batteries ( not included in th e
product ), the ratio of 1.2 V re chargeable bat tery effect is b etter.2. Batter y if installatio n errors of the pole , or long time
no manage ment will lead lea kage.3. Do not use t he old battery and n ew battery hybri d together. 4.If lo ng time idle, do not
leave the b attery in the remo te control.
Put 4 AA batteri es into the batter y tank
(Please n ote the Positive a nd Negative )
Cover the c ap of the radio
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Put the bat tery into the batt ery tankCover the b attery box
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Adjust th e throttle, stee ring vernier
adjustm ent knob button to m edian
(MID) dir ection .big/sm all rudder
Angle kno b button to 120%
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Be sure to fi rst open the remot e control power, an d then open the mode l car
power sup ply, switch on th e power, the motor de livering a diz ~ diz ~ ~ ~ s ounds,
it means th e motor for standb y state. open radi o button, the moto r will begin to run.
Finish racing note
Turn off t he ESC and disconn ect
the power p lug.
Turn off t he radio
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Put out the b attery
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The adjustment of Radio
First open the tr ansmitter power,connect the Lip o battery power o utput plug s and e lectronic governor
power inpu t plug. Then turn on the ESC. (The 1 ps 7.4 V battery on the car, when turni ng on the power
supply must pay attention to the pos itive and ne gative pole), hearing the tone or th e power indi cator
light is lit.
Steering operation guide
turn left
turn left
1) slowly rotating arou nd the steering wheel, the car
will be slow to the right or to the left accordingly (when
there is no consistent please toggle on the remote
control ST di rection and rudder switch).
2) when the cars can't run straight, you can adjust te
direction of the remote control on the median knob,
until the vehicle can run straight.
turn righ t
Throttle operation
overtak e
turn righ t
turn righ t
Center Po sitionCenter Po sition
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Adjust th e Median trimmin g to keep the
front whe el in the center pos ition
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When test ing the diversio n of the car,please
keep the fr ont wheel hang in th e air.
turn left
Back
Brake and R etreat
overtak e
Brake and R etreat
(1) Slowly press the throttle operation lever, the cars will b e slow to overtake.
(2) When the throttle lever to push up, the car will be brakin g action . when making brake - m edian - brake
action, the car wil l make back action. when there is n ot consistent, please strike on the re mote control of
TH (oil Door) and rudder switch.
(3) When the throttle machine didn't do a ny action, w heels appear to b e automatic forward or b ackward
rotation,you ca n adjust the throttle median knob on the rem ote control, unti l the car static.
(4) When press the th rottle l ever, but the car no any reaction ( perhaps with diz diz diz ~ ~ ~ ~ the buzzing
sound), bu t the r udder func tion is normal, it shows that the car drive system get into safe mode, now
please correct TH (throttle) a knob, until the gas operation normal or buz zing sound stop.
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Insert the code lin e
Turn on t he ESC
Open the receiver power supply
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First,turn off the power of car, second,let the code line in sert into channel 3 o f the receiver, third,turn
on the power of the car,the red indicator of receiver is flashin g, then ,open the pow er of receiver,it flashs
too,when the indicator on the receiver keeps on, showing it s ucesses.
Failsafe aims to prevent out-of-control driving of RC Car or RC Boat.If the Rec eiver is not able to receive
any signal, from the control to Throttle, the parameter of Throttle on Rec eiver will turn back to its original
setting.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have trouble starting or keeping your love car running, here's a
quick checklist of what to look for first.
Description
Car dies or slows
Car is glitching
Motor is overheats
No power
No throttle
Problem
Speed control over heats
Car has a problem on power
Gear mesh is too tigh t
Battery is discha rged
Motor not plugged in
Motor failure
No throttle, only s teering
Motor keeps running
Solution
Let it cool and try lat er
Check for loose wires, dead radio batteries
or loose crystals.Check motor capacitors,
losse wires or crystals.
Let motor cool and check recommended
gearing for motor type. Reset gear mesh
Charge battery
Charge battery
Plug motor in
Replace motor
A-T-L fu nction works;turn off the vehicle
first and follow th e guide to turn on the
radio. (Radio first, vehicle second!!!)
Check if the thrott le trim knob is in neutral
position.
No steering
Reversing
Servo not plugged in
Locked up steering linkage
Servo failure
Goes backwards when you pull the
trigger or goes right when turning the
wheel left
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Plug servo into ESC unit
Free up steering linkage
Replace servo
Check throttle / st eering reversing
switches on transmitter
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1.F/R DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
8008
8077
M3x12mm
Countersun k Screw
8084
Set Scr ew M4x4
8073
Ball be aring φ16x 8x5
8008
φ2.5x11PinSet
8008
8213
8010
8073
8010
8084
8010
8013
8008
8008
8010
8013
8015
8008
8010
8077
8213
8073
Front reduction gear
5000 # differential oil
Rear reduction gear
1000 # differential oil
2.CENTER DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
8077
8011
8073
8010
8084
8010
8427
8009
8009
8010
8010
8009
8009
8009
Center differential
3000 # differential oil
8011
8073
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3.FRONT GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY
8077
M3x12mm
Countersun k Screw
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8025
8120
8155
Ball be aring φ16x 8x5
8084
Set Scr ew M5x4
8077
8420
80258060
8115
8155
8155
Add appropr iat e
amount of oil
8084
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8044
80778318
8077
M3x6mm
Countersun k Screw
8077
M3x12mm
Countersun k Screw
8081
M3x12mm
Butto n Head Screw
8085
Lock Nu t M3
8054
4x76mm Hinge P in
8077
8044
8084
8054
8025
8318
8084
8077
8044
8318
8041
8079
8077
M3x6mm
Countersun k Screw
8055
3x37mm Hinge P in
8079
M4x12mm
Butto n Head Screw
8075
M4x16mm
Countersun k Screw
8084
Set Scr ew M4x4
6.STEERING ARMS ASSEMBLY
8122
8 03 7
8055
8134
8 07 5
8155
8079
8135
8037
8068
8084
8155
8068
Add appropriate
amount of oil
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7.FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
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80778139
8055
3.5x39mm Hin ge Pin
8083
M3x25mm
Socket Cap Screw
8077
M3x12mm
Countersun k Screw
8085
Lock Nu t M3
8055
8019
8083
8139
8019
8126
8085
8019
8019
8141
8139
8082
M3x16mm
Socket Cap Screw
8082
M3x12mm
Socket Cap Screw
8082
M3x8mm
Socket Cap Screw
8075
M4x12mm
Countersun k Screw
8078
M3x6mm
Butto n Head Screw
8. BUMPER ASSEMBLY
8435
8082
8082
8432
8433
8432
8075
8435
8082
8432
8075
8082
8082
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9.REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
8084
Set Scr ew M3x4
8076
M3x6m m
Count ersunk Scr ew
8081
M3x12 mm
Butto n Head Screw
8085
Lock Nu t M4
8077
M3x12 mm
Count ersunk Scr ew
8043
8054
8077
8043
8081
8137 8 085
8042
8077
M3x8m m
Count ersunk Scr ew
8079
M4x12 mm
Butto n Head Screw
8083
M3x25 mm
Socke t Cap Screw
8055
3x42m m Hinge Pin
8068
φ3x17 Pin Set
8079
10.REAR HUB CARRIER ASSEMBLY
8082
8155
8122
8085
8121
8085
8022
8126
8055
8083
8155
8084
8136
8085
8077
8022
8141
8022
8082
M3x12 mm
Socke t Cap Screw
8085
Add appropr iat e
amount of oil
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8141
8022
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11.CAR SHELL BRACKET ASSEMBLY
8076
M3x10mm
Countersun k Screw
8078
M3x10mm
Butto n Head Screw
8435
8082
M3x16mm
Socket Cap Screw
8082
M3x12mm
Socket Cap Screw
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8076
8078
8078
8448
8082
8448
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8082
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8077
M3x12mm
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8075
M4x12mm
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8457
8077
M3x12mm
Countersun k Screw
8075
M4x12mm
Countersun k Screw
8081
M3x12mm
Butto n Head Screw
8075
8077
13.REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
8081
8075
8443
8081
8443
8075
8077
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8077
8075
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M3x16mm
Butto n Head Screw
8081
M3x13mm
Butto n Head Screw
8076
M3x8mm
Countersun k Screw
8085
Lock Nu t M3
14.STEERING ASSEMBLY
8081
8146
8081
8081
8124
8141
8124
8085
8081
8146
8081
8146
8081
8124
8232
8085
8232
8085
8232
8232
8085
8085
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8076
Add appropr iat e
amount of oil
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8078
M3x10mm
Butto n Head Screw
8076
M3x10mm
Countersun k Screw
8077
M3x12mm
Countersun k Screw
8077
3M3x14mm
Countersun k Screw
8085
Lock Nu t M3
8078
8132
8078
81338085
Add appropr iat e
amount of oil
8455
80778077
8085
80858133
8108
8448
8078
M3x10mm
Butto n Head Screw
8082
M3x8mm
Socket Cap Screw
8456
M4x14mm
Butto n Head Screw
8084
Set Scr ew M3x4
16.MOTOR ASSEMBLY
Add appropr iat e
amount of oil
8271
Add appropr iat e
amount of oil
With a gap of 0.1-0.2mm
8456
8078
8428
8458
8428
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8456
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8076
M3x8mm
Countersun k Screw
8075
M4x12mm
Countersun k Screw
17.IFFERENTIAL D ASSEMBLY
8454
8122
8076
8076
8076
8076
8122
8075
M4x8mm
Countersun k Screw
8076
8075
8454
18.ATTERY/ESC B ASSEMBLY
8268
8192
8426
8426
8075
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8078
M3x10mm
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8265
8265
8079
M3x20mm
Butto n Head Screw
8085
Lock Nu t M3
8076
M3x8mm
Countersun k Screw
8125
8141
8125
8141
8078
8085
8133
8097
8265
8079
8096
8078
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8076
8079
8085
8076
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8005/ 8006
Lock Nu t M2.5
20.SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
Add the Shock oil
8446
8447
8440
8441
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Move slowly and wait
the bubble come out
from the liquid
8440
8441
Please use the
1000 # shock oil
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8446
8447
8440
8441
8440
8441
L 1
Front Shock Absorber L1=3..0m m
L2=10.5mm
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L 2
Rear Shock A bsorb er L1=4.0mm
L2=16.5mm
8440
8441
8444
8445
8440
8441
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21.FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
8083
M3x25mm
Socket Cap Screw
8085
Lock Nu t M3
8083
8212
8085
8440
8440
8083
8083
M3x25mm
Socket Cap Screw
8085
Lock Nu t M3
22.REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
8083
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8441
8441
8085
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8083
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23.BODY/TIRE ASSEMBLY
#9 071#9 071
8078
8449
8436
R-Pin Set
8068
H17 Wheel Hex Nu ts
8085
Lock Nu t M3
8073
M3x6mm
Butto n Head Screw
8436
8449
8436
8436
8085
8436
8085
8436
8436
8436
8436
Widen t he touch par t of th e tire and rim , and
then dr op in the univ ersal glue (no te: The air
shoul d flow well wh en you use the u niv ersal
glue. The op erator sho uld w ear respir ator,
goggl e and gloves t o avoid the ac cid ent. The
juven iles shoul d operate un der t he supervi se
of the ad ults
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842 6
844 1
843 6
843 5
842 1 82 12
843 6
843 5
844 8
843 0
813 7
802 5
802 2
804 3
802 5
8115
844 3
814 9
815 5
815 5
812 1
812 2
804 3
806 0
815 5
802 5
806 8
813 6
805 5
819 2
804 2
845 7
813 7
842 6
809 6
814 0
826 5
809 7
826 5
806 8
827 1
845 4
845 5
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845 8
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804 1
814 6
812 4
843 0
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843 5
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843 2
843 2
843 3
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80558068
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8060
81218122
Front And Rear Vertical Drive Shafts
28
8115
Differ ent ial ( Die -ca st)
8124
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8133
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8141
8140
8146
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Shock Absorber Bushi ng
8232
8251
8155
8195
Motor Gears 13T
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Crown Gear 38 T F/R
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Receiver box / ESC moun t
29
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Front S hock Tower Plate
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Front S hock Tower Plate
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Steel S pur Gear 46T
Rear Sh ock To wer Plate
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Cente r Differentia l Mou nt
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Batte ry Box
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Pre-g lued tire
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Rear Su pport for Bo dy Posts
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