Schumacher Racing Eclipse, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...S1542 ISS1 Prototype m odel shown W heels tyres not in clu ded 1 1 2 t h P R O L M P C H A S S I S Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...s or any objects inside rotating or moving parts as this may cause injury Make sure the charger is correctly set for the type of battery you are using Incorrect charging may cause a fire Insulate all exposed electrical wiring Exposed or damaged wires can cause short circuits and fire The motor and speed controller can become hot during use DO NOT touch them immediately after using your car as this...

Page 3: ...e loose for now adjusted later M3 x 25 x 1 M3 x 8 x 2 M3 Nut x 1 M3 x 8 x 2 M3 x 6 x 2 M2 5 x 8 x 1 x 1 Ball Stud Ultra Short M3 x 6 x 4 M3 x 10 x 1 1 1 2 t h P R O L M P C H A S S I S STEP 1 PAGE 2 STEP 2 ...

Page 4: ...ead insert is pulled into the carbon fibre part as shown Note the orientation of the inserts Use the M3x12 Cap head screw and washers to fit the inserts Tighten the screw until the M3 thread insert is pulled into the carbon fibre part as shown Note the orientation of the inserts x 3 Ball Stud Ultra Short M3 Thread Insert M3 x 4 x 2 M3 x 6 x 2 M3 x 6 x 2 M3 x 8 x 2 M3 x 12 x 1 M3 Thread Insert x 4 ...

Page 5: ...s to give minimum clearance with no drag Ensure the pod still rotates freely Do Not overtighten 3 00mm M2 5 x 8 x 4 M3 x 8 Patched x 1 Ball Stud Short x 1 M3 x 8 x 2 M3 x 6 x 2 1 1 2 t h P R O L M P C H A S S I S STEP 4 PAGE 4 STEP 5 ...

Page 6: ...M3 x 8 x 2 x 2 Ball Stud Ultra Short M3 x 6 Patched x 2 M3 Thread Insert x 6 M3 x 6 x 4 1 1 2 t h P R O L M P C H A S S I S STEP 6B STEP 6A PAGE 5 ...

Page 7: ... All screws in place Very High Grip Conditions Very Low Grip Conditions Medium Grip Conditions Low Med Grip Conditions These topdecks adjust the chassis flex characteristics For lower grip tracks more flexibility is preferable For higer grip tracks less flexibility is preferable 1 1 2 t h P R O L M P C H A S S I S STEP 7 PAGE 6 ...

Page 8: ...H A S S I S STEP 8B STEP 8A PAGE 7 Make two side dampers with the short sockets Make the centre damper with the long sockets Use the included spanner to tighten sockets SILICONE OIL 30000 cst M3 x 14 x 3 SILICONE OIL 12000 cst ...

Page 9: ...gpin surface Kit Setting is 12 000cst oil M3 x 6 x 2 Black Droop Spacers Kit Setting x 4 Black 0 5 mm x 2 M3 x 6 x 2 DO NOT put anything into any of these holes while assembling King Pin damage may be caused Alloy M3 Nyloc Black x 1 Ball Stud Ultra Short x 1 SILICONE OIL 12000 cst 1 1 2 t h P R O L M P C H A S S I S STEP 9 PAGE 8 STEP 10 STEP 11 ...

Page 10: ...3 0 4 1 0 1 5 43 5 3 0 4 2 0 2 5 39 5 3 0 5 0 0 1 0 41 5 3 0 5 1 0 2 0 43 5 3 0 5 2 0 3 0 Ride Height and Caster Chart Adjusting the spacers under the beam sets ride height and caster SPEED SECRETS For quicker and easier adjustments see U7943 Alloy Spacer Clip 0 50mm and U7944 Alloy Spacer Clip 0 75mm Spacer B Spacer A M3 x 8 x 2 M3 x 6 x 2 2mm Silver Ride Height Spacer x 4 1 1 2 t h P R O L M P C...

Page 11: ... Disc spring 3 25 x 7 9 x 0 5 1 4 x3 8 x 1 M3 Nyloc x 1 Using the 0 25 eccentric is kit setting and designed to be used with 43 0mm rear tyres to give approximately 3 5mm ride height After tightening this screw ensure the axle rotates freely with a very small amount of end float Axle Spacer 1 4 x 0 5 x 2 M2 5 x 10 x 1 Axle Spacer 1 4 x 2 0 x 2 1 4 x 3 8 Flanged x 2 The axle spacers may be used to ...

Page 12: ...x 2 Black 2 0 mm x 2 15 9mm Note the shape of the turnbuckle This side of the turnbuckle is the left hand thread LH Thread RH Thread Carefully screw the sockets onto the turnbuckle until no threads are visible Then undo them to the correct length This allows for easier adjustment on the car Greasing the threads will also help LH Thread RH Thread Longer link Shorter link Make two the same length 1 ...

Page 13: ...e secured centrally Look at the axles to check alignment Wheels make this easier For Sanwa SRG HR and PGS HR we suggest the use of Speed Secret U7680 Sanwa Servo Spacer 1 1 2 t h P R O L M P C H A S S I S STEP 17B PAGE 12 ...

Page 14: ...M3 x 10 x 2 M3 x 10 x 2 1 1 2 t h P R O L M P C H A S S I S STEP 18A PAGE 13 ...

Page 15: ...ively use AM190041 Arrowmax Body Post Trimmer Snap the body washers onto the pins Attach Bodyclips on after the body washers Press the pins centrally into the post The foam bumper has a chamfered front edge This is the perfect height for most bodyshells to sit against to set the front bodyshell height This option replaces the body washer and pin and drastically improves the durability of the bodys...

Page 16: ...85 Eclipse 3 1 12th Circuit Kit TRANSMISSION Cont U4972 Ride Height Adjusters 0 00 0 50 1 00 1 50 4prs U4973 Ride Height Adjusters 0 25 0 75 1 25 1 75 4prs U4974 LH Wheel Clamp Eclipse U4975 RH Washer Carrier Eclipse U4976 Assembled Diff C F Eclipse U7483 Trans Housing LH Eclipse 2 U7484 Trans Housing RH Eclipse 2 Pinions CR6419 Pinion Gear 64DP 19T 7075 Hard CR6420 Pinion Gear 64DP 20T 7075 Hard ...

Page 17: ... HC Servo KO92392 KO RS Set w RSx3 12 SA107A53811A Sanwa SRG HR Mini Digital Servo SA107A54573A Sanwa PGS HR Servo Team Merchandise CR298 CORE RC Hauler Bag G338 2 Tone Beanie Knitted Hat G339L Jacket 3 Layer Softshell Black L 44inch G339M Jacket 3 Layer Softshell Black M 41inch G339S Jacket 3 Layer Softshell Black S 38inch G339XL Jacket 3 Layer Softshell Black XL 46inch G339XS Jacket 3 Layer Soft...

Page 18: ...otor 10 5T SK 400003 58 ARES V2 1 Spec Motor 13 5T SK 400003 59 ARES V2 1 Spec Motor 17 5T SK 400003 61 ARES Pro V2 1 Modified Motor 3 5T Brushless Accessories CR134 Core Sensor Lead 180mm CR254 150mm Flat Bonded Flex Sensor Wire CR651 150mm Super Flex 26GA Silicone sensor Wire CR652 125mm Super Flex 26GA Silicone Sensor Wire LRP819315 Sensor Wire Highflex 150mm MR33 CF30 MR33 Cooling Fan 30mm Bru...

Page 19: ...er Raspberry CR669 Aerosol Paint Glacier Gold CR670 Aerosol Paint Glacier Plum CR671 Aerosol Paint Shark Grey CR672 Aerosol Paint Bullion Gold HN20000 Airbrush Bottle Adapter for 60ml 120ml HN20010 Airbrush Paint Clear Coat 60ml HN20020 Airbrush Paint SP Reducer Cleaner 60ml HN20021 Airbrush Paint SP Reducer Cleaner 120ml HN21000 Airbrush Paint Chrome 60ml HN22000 Airbrush Paint Solid White 60ml H...

Page 20: ...ut for minimum endfloat Ensure the wheel rotates freely Wheels and Tyres not included in the kit M3 Nyloc Black Alloy x 2 Alloy M3 x 8 x 6 1 8 x 5 16 Flanged x 4 1 1 2 t h P R O L M P C H A S S I S STEP 19 PAGE 19 ...

Page 21: ...Servo Tape x 6 LiPo O Ring M3 x 10 x 2 Black 1 0 mm x 2 Speed Control Receiver LiPo Motor and Transponder are NOT included in the kit 1 1 2 t h P R O L M P C H A S S I S STEP 20 PAGE 20 ...

Page 22: ...1 1 2 t h P R O L M P C H A S S I S Final Assembly PAGE 21 ...

Page 23: ...ust touching the lower pod plate when the car is stationary Screwing them downward and compressing the springs creates more steering while loosening them gives an easier to drive car Adjusting the springs allows the tweak to be infinitely adjusted Ensure they are not set too unevenly If more than 0 5mm different further investigation is required Generally in high traction track conditions thinner ...

Page 24: ...using digital calipers 4 3mm 0 Anti squat A smaller dimension More Anti Squat Rear droop adjusts the balance of the cars handling Less droop makes the car more aggressive squaring up the turns More droop gives less corner rotation but an easier to drive car More droop also improves the cars bump handling Start with 1mm of droop To set this start with the droop screw backed out and screw in to redu...

Page 25: ...ive easier to drive car Too thick oil on the kingpin may lead to a lazy feeling car which lacks corner speed We suggest a wide range of possibilities here starting from 12 000cSt 40 000cSt Wider front track width will make the car easier to drive provide less steering and give a slower response Narrower front track width will make the car harder to drive provide more steering and give a faster res...

Page 26: ... to prevent grip roll If you have too much steering then add a thin layer of superglue CR522 or MR Superglue to the outside edge of the front tyre to reduce the front tyre grip This can be used to prevent grip roll in extreme conditions Toe in Toe out Negative Positive 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 72 65 68 67 55 69 43 7...

Page 27: ...on Balance Pivot Set U7828 Titanium Ball Stud Low Ultra Short pk4 U7829 Titanium Ball Stud Low Short pk4 U7918 Alloy Pivot Mount Atom 2 U7919 Alloy Pivot Block Atom 2 U7897 Alloy Pivot Spacer 1mm Atom 2 pr U7943 Alloy Spacer Clip 0 5mm pk4 U7944 Alloy S acer Clip 0 75mm pk4 CR509 Kimbrough Thin Pro Gear 88T 64DP 709 CR513 Kimbrough Spur Gear 78T 64DP 202 CR515 Kimbrough Spur Gear 76T 64DP 199 Kit ...