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THUNDER TIGER ST-1 PRO User Manual

THUNDER TIGER ST-1 PRO
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THUNDER TIGER ST-1 PRO Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTHUNDER TIGER
ModelST-1 PRO
CategoryMotorized Toy Car
LanguageEnglish

Summary

INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT NOTES & WARNING

FUEL SELECTION

Choose a fuel from a reputable, brand name company that is approved for car/truck use.

ENGINE

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

RADIO OPERATION

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

FIRST AID

If you drink nitro fuel by accident, immediately drink large quantities of water and try to induce vomiting.

WARNING

Improper operations may cause personal and/or property damage. Thunder Tiger and its distributor have no control over damage.

ITEMS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED FOR COMPLETION

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

ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED FOR STARTING ENGINE

Glow Fuel, Fuel Bottle, Glow Starter, Air Filter Oil.

TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY

Phillips type screwdrivers & hex wrenches, Needle Nose Pliers, Lexan Cutter/Scissors.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY

CA Glue, Thread Locking Glue, Silicon Oil, Lexan Specific Spray Paint.

TOOLS INCLUDED IN KIT

Hex Wrench, Wrench, 5-way Nut Wrench W/EXT Tool.

SYMBOL USED THROUGHOUT THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Part bag used, Apply C.A Glue, Apply Grease, Apply silicon oil, Apply thread locking glue.

STEP 1 STEERING SERVO SAVER

1.1 Steering Bell-Crank Assembly

Assembly of steering bell-crank with bearing.

1.2 Servo Tie Rod and Steering Rod Assembly

Assembly of servo tie rod and steering rod with left/right threads.

1.3 Front Torque Rod and Steering Assembly

Assembly of front torque rod and steering components.

1.4 Carbon Plate Assembly for Camber Adjustment

Assembly of carbon plate for camber adjustment with hex screws.

STEP 2 GEAR DIFFERENTIALS

2.1 Differential Gear Assembly

Assembly of differential gears with O-rings and shims.

2.2 Filling Differential Cases with Silicone Oil

Filling differential cases with silicone oil for front, center, and rear.

STEP 3 FRONT & REAR BULKHEADS

3.1 Backlash Adjustment Hint

Hint for using shims to adjust backlash on front and rear bulkheads.

3.2 Front and Rear Shock Tower Assembly

Assembly of front and rear shock towers using various screws.

STEP 4 CENTER DIFF MOUNT & BRAKE

4.1 Brake Pad and Disk Assembly

Assembly of brake pads and disks for the center differential mount.

4.2 Optional Center Diff Mount Parts

Optional parts for center differential mount and heatsink disc brake.

STEP 5 CENTER DRIVE TRAIN

Rear chassis Assembly

Assembly of rear chassis components including suspension arm holders.

Front chassis Assembly

Assembly of front chassis components including suspension arm holders.

STEP 6 FRONT SUSPENSION

6.1 Front Suspension Bearing and Pin Assembly

Assembly of front suspension parts including bearings and pins.

6.2 Front Suspension Arm Assembly

Assembly of front suspension arms with set screws and hex screws.

6.3 Front Suspension Geometry Adjustment

Adjustment of front suspension geometry using shims and hex screws.

6.4 Optional Sway Bar and Upper Arm Plate Assembly

Assembly of optional sway bars and upper arm plates.

6.5 Front Shock Tower and Track Width Adjustment

Assembly of front shock towers and track width adjustment.

STEP 7 REAR SUSPENSION

7.1 Rear Suspension Bearing and Pin Assembly

Assembly of rear suspension parts including bearings and pins.

7.2 Rear Suspension Arm Assembly

Assembly of rear suspension arms with set screws and hex screws.

7.3 Hinge Pin Set Screw Tightening

Tightening set screws on hinge pins for rear suspension.

7.4 Wheelbase Adjustment Spacer Orientation

Note orientation for wheelbase adjustment spacers.

7.5 Rear Suspension Holder Assembly

Assembly of rear suspension holders and optional parts.

7.6 Rear Hub and Upright Pin Position

Assembly of rear hub position and upright pin position.

7.7 Rear Shock Tower Initial Position

Initial position of rear suspension on the shock tower.

7.8 Rear Hub Initial Position

Initial position of rear suspension on the rear hub.

STEP 8 SIDE GUARD

STEP 9 RADIO BOX & FUEL TANK

9.1 Radio Box and Fuel Tank Assembly

Assembly of radio box and fuel tank, including optional parts.

STEP 10 ENGINE MOUNT & CLUTCH SET

10.1 Engine Mount Assembly

Assembly of engine mount with fixing screws and lock nuts.

10.2 Gear Mesh Adjustment Hint

Hint for proper gear mesh adjustment using paper.

10.3 Clutch Shoe and Engine Rotation Note

Note orientation of clutch shoes and engine rotation direction.

STEP 11 THROTTLE AND BRAKE LINKAGE

11.1 Throttle Rod and Linkage Adjustment

Cutting throttle rod and excess linkage to avoid interference.

11.2 Servo Horn and Linkage Installation

Installation of servo horns and linkage for throttle and brake control.

11.3 Throttle linkage adjustment

Adjusting neutral, high throttle, and brake settings for optimal performance.

STEP 12 AIR FILTER

STEP 13 SHOCK ABSORBERS

13.1 Shock Shaft and Diaphragm Preparation

Placing silicon oil on shaft tip and diaphragm in shock cup.

13.2 Shock Oil Filling and Grade Recommendation

Recommended shock silicon oil grades and filling shock bodies.

13.3 Shock Ride Height Adjustment

Adjusting shock ride height using clips and hex screws.

13.4 Initial Shock Position Setup

Initial front and rear shock positions with socket head hex screws.

STEP 14 REAR WING

14.1 Rear Wing Post Assembly (Marked R)

Assembly of rear wing posts and marked 'R' components.

14.2 Rear Wing Assembly (Marked L)

Assembly of rear wing components and marked 'L' components.

STEP 15 WHEELS AND TIRES

STEP 16 BODY

SET UP

Toe Adjustment (Front)

Adjusting front toe angle by tuning the length of the steering rod.

Toe Adjustment (Rear)

Adjusting rear toe angle by changing toe blocks and plastic balls.

Caster Adjustment (Front)

Adjusting caster angle by changing plastic clips in the front upper hinge pin.

Front Anti-Squat Adjustment

Adjusting front anti-squat angle using eccentric bushings.

Rear Anti-Squat Adjustment

Adjusting rear anti-squat by replacing rear suspension holders.

Camber Adjustment (Front)

Adjusting front camber by changing pivot ball lengths in upper arms.

Camber Adjustment (Rear)

Adjusting rear camber by adjusting lengths of upper tie rods.

Ride Height (or Droop) Adjustment

Adjusting front/rear ride height by screwing/unscrewing setscrews.

Ackerman Adjustment

Adjusting Ackerman angle by linking front steering rods to steering slider.

SET UP SHEET

Suspension and Tuning Options

Suspension Holder Options

Selection of front and rear suspension holders (FF-1, FF0, FF1, RF0, RF2, RF3, RF4, RR1, RR1.5, RR2, RR3).

Steering Plate Options

Options for front (A) and rear (B) steering plates.

Sway Bar Options

Options for sway bar diameters in Gold, Black, and Silver.

Track Width Adjustment

Adjusting track width for optimal performance.

Wheelbase Adjustment Options

Options for adjusting wheelbase using spacers (1mm, 2mm, 3mm).

Front Caster Adjustment

Adjusting front caster using spacers up to 5mm.

Track Conditions Selection

Selection of track surface (Smooth/Bumpy) and traction (Low/Med/High).

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