Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] 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. 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. [. . . ] TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY
Hobby knife Phillips type screwdrivers & hex wrenches (Ref: TTR screw Drive Set )
Needle Nose Pliers
Lexan Cutter/Scissors Special Reamer (Ref: TTR Hole Punch/ Reamer No. 1120)
Wire Cutter
4. EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY
CA Glue Thread Locking Glue Silicon Oil Grease
5. TOOLS INCLUDED IN KIT
Hex Wrench 1. 5mm, 2mm, 2. 5mm, 3mm, 5mm Part bag used
bag
5-way Nut Wrench
Wrench
6. SYMBOL USED THROUGHOUT THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Optional Parts Cut off shaded portion Tentatively tighten Check out non-binding movement True-to-scale diagram Must be purchased separately Pay attention here Use pliers Wire Cutter Hobby knife
Apply C. A Glue Apply Grease Apply silicon oil Apply thread locking glue Assemble two times Assemble left and right side the same way Assemble in right order Drill holes with the specified diameter (mm) Hint
1
A
bag
STEERING SERVO SAVER
1. 1
Steering Bell-Crank
ø5x10mm Bearing
Steering rod
1. 2
Note Left thread, Right thread
Inner Servo tie rod
20mm
Outer
PD1857 ALUM SERVO SAVER SET
13mm Ball joints must be 90° to each other
1. 3
1
3x16mm
3x16mm
M3x16mm Flat Head Hex Screw
Note the direction of curve side
3x20mm
M3x20mm Flat Head Hex Screw
3x16mm
3x20mm
Lock Nut, M3
M3x16mm Button Head Hex Screw
1. 0mm
Note the orientation. The small pivot balls are outside.
1. 4
3x12mm M3x12mm Button Head Hex Screw
Right Left
Left
Refer to P. 29 for Camber Adjustment
M3x8mm Button Head Hex Screw 3x12mm
Right
Note the direction
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
(DIAMOND SILVER)
PD1843-S CARBON SERVO SAVER TOP PLATE(S) OPT
Intial Position
Refer to P. 29 for Camber Adjustment
2
B
bag
GEAR DIFFERENTIALS
x3
x3
2. 1
Roll Pin, ø2. 5x11mm
O-ring, ø5. 8x9. 6mm O-ring, ø4. 4x0. 8mm
0. 15mm Gear Shim
Center diff out drive cup Hint: Use tweezer to insert pin
3x14mm 3x14mm
PD1998 STEEL MAIN GEAR, 48T
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
Fron Cen Rea
Front & Rear differential
Center 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. 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
3
C
bag
FRONT & REAR BULKHEADS
3. 1
M3x22mm Button Head Hex Screw
Hint: Use supplied shims in bag B to adjust the proper gearmesh. Carefully when assembling, do not bend shims.
5x4mm
M3x12mm Socket Head Hex Screw
From B bag
M3x16mm Socket Head Hex Screw
3x22mm 3x12mm 3x16mm 3x12mm 3x16mm
Marked
3. 2
M3x25mm Button Head Hex Screw
Front Drive Train
3x12mm 3x12mm 3x16mm 3x12mm 3x16mm
PD1840 A7075 FR SHOCK TOWER, S3 OPT
M3x12mm Button Head Hex Screw
M3x12mm Socket Head Hex Screw
3x22mm 3x25mm 5x4mm
M3x16mm Socket Head Hex Screw Lock Nut, M3
M5x4mm Set Screw
PD1841 A7075 RR SHOCK TOWER, S3 OPT
Pushing universal joint against the pinion gear to remove gap. And then tighten set screw onto the gear flat spot.
4
D
bag
GEAR DIFFERENTIALS
4. 1
Marked "F"
M3x16mm Brake Pad Fixing Screw
Temporarily insert brake disk here for proper gap between pads.
3x16mm
3x16mm
4. 2
Marked "R" Note orientation
PD1845 CTR DIFF MOUNT, S3 OPT
Insert brake disk between brake Pads.
PD1861 HEATSINK DISC BRAKE, S3 OPT
Marked "R" Marked "F"
4
4. 3
3x35mm M3x35mm Socket Head Hex Screw
3x35mm
3x3mm
4. 4
M3x3mm Set Screw
3mm
3mm
4. 5
5
E F
bag bag
CENTER DRIVE TRAIN
M4x10mm Flat Head Hex Screw
Choose the FR0 toe block and RF2 toe block for the initial setting. You can adjust front caster, rear inboard toe and rear anti-squat by changing the different suspension arm holders to meet your race requirement. For more adjusting details, please refer to "Set Up" section.
M4x12mm Flat Head Hex Screw
Note orientation
3x10mm
Apply silicon oil to hold gasket to bottom of bulkhead. RF2
3x8mm
M3x10mm Button Head Hex Screw
3x10mm
M3x8mm Button Head Hex Screw
Insert the ball joints into the suspension holders. Wheelbase adjustment spacers 1mm 2mm 2mm
7. 4
3x5mm
Note orientation
7. 5
Outer
M4x12mm Flat Head Hex Screw
40. 8 mm
Inner
PD1853 A7075 RR PLATE RR TRANS, RR+2, S3 OPT PD1991 A7075 RR PLATE RR TRANS, RR+2. 5, S3 OPT PD1854 A7075 RR PLATE RR TRANS, RR+3, S3 OPT PD1992 A7075 RR PLATE RR TRANS, RR+4, S3 OPT
Insert the ball joints into the suspension holders. Refer to P. 27 for rear toe adjustment.
RR3
3x22mm
4x12mm
From F bag
7. 6
3x18mm M3x18mm Socket Head Hex Screw
Lock Nut, M3
3x22mm
M3x22mm Button Head Hex Screw
7
7. 7 7. 8
M3x3mm Set Screw M3x5mm Set Screw
Initial position on the rear shock tower
Initial position on the rear hub
M3x10mm Button Head Hex Screw
3x
PD1866 SWAY BAR, GOLD 3mm, S3 3x5mm
PD1867 SWAY BAR, SILVER 2. 5mm, S3
8
bag
3x10mm
SIDE GUARD
I
3x8mm Lock Nut, M3
M3x8mm Flat Head Hex Screw 3x8mm
9
J
bag
RADIO BOX & FUEL TANK
9. 1
M3x8mm Button Head Hex Screw
Apply few drops of CA glue around the profile edge of the carbon plate for added strength.
3x14mm 3x10mm
M3x10mm Button Head Hex Screw
M3x14mm Flat Head Socket Screw
3x8mm
AD2523-R ANODIZED WASHER, OPT
Hint: You can use servo grommets to protect your servo (Not Included) Servos not included Battery pack & Receiver not included
For AD2523-R
PD0680 CT MACHINE SCREW M3x14mm
(IMOLA RED)
PD1842-R CARBON SERVO TRAY(R), S3 OPT
Route servo lead as shown Route the receiver wire through the mounting hole and the antenna tube. Foam not included Hint: Use foam to cushion the battery pack and receiver for vibration protection.
(DIAMOND SILVER)
PD1842-S CARBON SERVO TRAY(S), S3 OPT
9
9. 3
M3x10mm Button Head Hex Screw M3x10mm Flat Head Hex Screw
From F bag
3x10mm 3x10mm
9. 4
M3x12mm Flat Head Hex Screw
M3x22mm Button Head Hex Screw
3x22mm
3x12mm
3x12mm
Hint: Cut the pressure nipple beneath the tank cap for fuel gun using. Hint: Cut a piece of fuel tubing as fuel tank grommet as shown.
10
K
bag
ENGINE MOUNT & CLUTCH SET
Engine rotation direction
Note the orientation of the clutch shoes.
M3x8mm Socket Head Hex Screw 3x8mm
PD1980-1 CLUTCH SPRING, 0. 9mm PD1980-2 CLUTCH SPRING, 1. 1mm
PD0470 CLUTCH BELL 26mm, 15T, 1/8 PD0619 CLUTCH BELL 26mm, 14T, 1/8
Approx. 1/8"
Before Cutting
After Cutting
Hint: The clutch tuning up is for experienced modlers only. Hint: The lock nuts are used if the fixing screws get loose eventually.
PD1993 ALUMINUM CLUTCH SHOES
10. 1
Engine not included
4x10mm 3x14mm
M4x10mm Flat Head Hex Screw Lock Nut, M3
10. 2
4x12mm M4x12mm Flat Head Hex Screw
M3x14mm Socket Head Hex Screw ø3mm Lock Washer
Insert a sheet of paper to adjust proper gear mesh.
PD1859 LITE ENGINE MOUNT
10. 3
M4x4mm Set Screw 4x4mm 9796 3-CHAMBER TUNED PIPE, EFRA 2035 9796-1 3-CHAMBER TUNED PIPE, W/ MANIFOLD EFRA 2035
From I bag Muffler and manifold not included
9797 3-CHAMBER TUNED PIPE, EFRA 2039 9797-1 3-CHAMBER TUNED PIPE, W/ MANIFOLD EFRA 2039
11
L
bag
THROTTLE AND BRAKE LINKAGE
11. 1
Cut the attached throttle rod in the bag (Approxi. 15mm) to avoid interfering.
M3x3mm Set Screw
Cut off 15mm approx.
Flat Washer, ø2. 6
Cut excess off in order not to hit the tank.
11. 2
Install appropriat servo horn accordingly to your servo. Initial mounting holes
3x16mm
3x12mm
M3x8mm Button Head Hex Screw 3x8mm M3x12mm Button Head Hex Screw
Hint: Use the collars to adjust the brake rod.
From A bag
3x8mm
Marked "T" or "J"
M3x16mm Button Head Hex Screw
3x16mm
Marked "T" or "J" Already assembled "T"-ACE R/C, Futaba "J" -JR, Sanwa, Airtronic, KO Propo, Multiplex
Lock Nut, M3
11
11. 3 Throttle linkage adjustment
1. Neutral
1mm
Idle adjustment Screw Approx 0. 5mm
2. High throttle
Open fully
3. Brake
1mm
Neutral Turn on the transmitter and receiver and set engine control servo trim to the neutral position. High throttle Adjust the servo-horn mounting position for the carburetor to open fully. Change the pivot mounting position on the servo horn in case the carburetor is not open fully or if it is opening excessively. Or if ATV/ EPA functions are available on the transmitter, adjust the throttle high end point. [. . . ] Increases traction when entering corners
Note1: You can also adjust the rear camber by positioning the rear upper tie rods in the different holes in the shock towers and outer rear hubs. For more information, please refer to the "Set-Up Sheet" in a separate sheet. Note2: Ensure you make equal adjustments on both left and right sides of the car.
Ride Height (or Droop) Adjustment
8. Ride Height (or Droop) Adjustment: The front/rear ride height can be adjusted by screwing in or unscrewing the setscrews in the lower arms. Characteristics Less steering, good handling on smooth tracks Unscrewing Becomes higher More steering, good handling on rough tracks FRONT REAR Setscrews Ride height Screwing in Becomes lower
FR0 RR3 3. 8mm on the bottom
Initial Setting
3. 9mm on the bottom
Ackerman Adjustment
9. Ackerman Adjustment: Adjust the Ackerman angle by linking the front steering rods into the different holes on the steering slider. [. . . ]