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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES

We strongly recommend that anyone driving RC cars, or organising events, should obtain third party liability insurance.  In the UK this

can be done by joining the BRCA.  www.brca.org

This product is not suitable for children under the age of 14, without the direct supervision of a responsible adult. 

Select an area for assembly that is away from the reach of small children. 

The parts in this kit are small and can be swallowed by children causing choking and possible internal injuries.    

Exercise care when using hand tools and sharp instruments during assembly.

Carefully read all manufacturers warnings and cautions for any additional items used in the construction.

In line with our policy of continuous development the exact details of the kit may vary. 

DO NOT use this car on public roads or in places where it can interfere with traffic, people or animals.

Always check the operation of the radio with the wheels off the ground, before using the car.  

Make sure the radio and car batteries are fully charged before use.

Disconnect and remove the battery from the car when not in use.  

Always store and charge LiPo batteries in a fireproof container.

DO NOT put fingers 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 may cause injury.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

TOOLS REQUIRED

ICON KEYS

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Radio Equipment 

Electronic Speed Controller

1.5mm Hex Driver - U2789

2.0mm Hex Driver - U2790

2.5mm Hex Driver - U2791

3.0mm Hex Driver - U2792

5.5mm M3 Nut Driver - U2795

Body Reamer - U2818

Pliers - CR528

Side Cutters - CR527

Soldering Iron - CR275

Solder - U3107

Curved Scissors - CR044

Polycarbonate Paint 

Battery Charger

Tyres and Inserts

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CORE RC Medium Strength

Thread Lock 3ml - CR520

THREAD LOCK

CR520

CORE RC Low Strength

Thread Lock 3ml - CR865

THREAD LOCK

 CR865

CORE RC 522 Pro Tyre Glue

20g + 2 Nozzles - CR522

CA GLUE

CORE CR522

Caution/Important note. Please read.

!

Left-Hand Side of car 

LH

Right-Hand Side of car 

RH

Advanced Set up Sheets - Page 37 - 40

The kit build will offer an easy and safe

setup option for most track conditions.

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Driver:

Date:

Event/T

rack:

Qualify:

Final:

Best Lap:

FRONT SUSPE

NSION

SET U

P SHE

ET

REAR 

SUSPE

NSION

SHOCK

S

FRONT

Notes:

REAR

Body

Piston

Oil

cSt

cSt

Spring

lb/in

lb/in

Limiters 

(i)

mm

mm

Stroke

mm

mm

Limiters 

(e)

mm

mm

Cap

V

S

A

V

S

A

KEY:  P

 = Plastic

A

 = Alloy, 

B

 = Brass,

 

CF

 = Carbon

 Fibre, 

S2

 = Schum

acher Co

mposite,

M

 = Medium

S

 = Stiff, 

Sh

 = Short, 

H

 = High, 

L

 = Low, 

F

 = Front, 

R

 = Rear, 

Y

 = Yes, 

N

 = No

KEY:  P

 = Plastic, 

A

 = Alloy, 

B

 = Brass, 

CF

 = Carbon

 Fibre, 

S2

 = Schum

acher Co

mposite,

M

 = Medium

S

 = Stiff, 

Sh

 = Short, 

H

 = High, 

L

 = Low, 

F

 = Front, 

R

 = Rear, 

Y

 = Yes, 

N

 = No

V

 = Vented, 

S

 = Sealed

A

 = Aeratio

n

Ride Height

mm

Bump S

teer Washers

mm

5

4 3 2

2

2

1

3 2

1

1

1

2

2

3

4

2

3

4

5

1

1

A

A

A

B

B

C

B

S2

CF

P

A

mm

0

˚

5

˚

Hub Height

H

L

M

Pivot Block Height

H

L

M

M

CF

S

Toe
Camber at R

ide Height

deg

Anti Roll B

ar

0.9

1.1

1.2

1.3

Wheelbase

0

+1.5

+3.0

+4.5

Front W

ing

Y

N

Notes:

Notes:

Ride Height

mm

Wing G

urney Heigh

t

mm

Driveshaft 

Type

CVD

U/J

Camber 

at Ride 

Height

deg

Anti Roll 

Bar

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.0

Toe

3° 2.5

° 2°

1.5°

0.5°

3.5°

1.0°

Anti-Squat

-0.75

0.75

0

Hex

Yoke

Shock Mo

unt

Link Heig

ht

S2

CF

A

Link Mou

nt

Wishbone

Hub Carr

ier

P

A

TRAN

SMISSI

ON

TRACK 

TYPE

Motor
Rotor Dia.

mm

Timing

deg

Type

Grip Le

vel

Spur

t

Pinion

t

Condition
Surface

P

B

A

Pivot Blo

ck

2 1

1 2

mm

Ackerma

nn

1

Centre Tr

ack Rod

P

A

Diff Height

H M

L

High

Medium

Low

Tight

Open

Mixed

Weather

Flat

Bumpy

Mixed

Clay

Long As

tro

Carpet

Grass

Short A

stro M

ixed

Slipper Plates

2

3

Diff Typ

e

B

2g 4g

Motor P

late

A

CF

Lock O

ut

Y

N

CHAS

SIS

Side Pods

Chassis

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

Rearward S

hock Position

 Only

A

B

S

C/F

A

C/F

EQUIP

MENT

WEIGHTS

E.S.C.
Servo

RX
LiPo

Bodysh

ell

LiPo Positio

n

Chassis

 Insert

X Brace
Running 

Weight

Notes:

S2

CF

Shock Mo

unt

mm

Link Heig

ht

M

CF

S

Wishbone

2

1

A

P

Link Mou

nt

N

Y

Low Roll 

Centre S

him

-0.75

0.75

0

1.5

3.0

2.25

Hex

Y

N

0mm

+5mm

g

Radio T

ray

Chassis
Rear Strap

Radio T

ray

Under L

iPo

F

R

F

R

Y

N

Y

N

Wheelbase

Sh

L

M

1

2 3

Diff Oil

cSt

mm

Hub Wash

ers

L

H

Pin Hole

E

C

D

Notes:

deg In

Out

Trish Nea

l

N/A         

Tests / M

ultiple

N/A

N/A

N/A

18

18

5

1.0

-1.0

-1.0

12K

Kit

550

0

0

0

0

22.0

27.3

White 1.

5 3 Hole

Black 4.0

Green 2.

2

Red 1.7 3

 Hole

400

Kit

7.0 Turn
12.3

20

23

LRP Flow X
KO RSX 3

Sanwa
LRP 400

0

Sunny

FRONT

REAR

Wheels
Inserts

Tyres

TYRES

Notes:

Yellow St

agger

Kit

Kit

None

Medium

Yellow M

EZZO

Kit

80

1500

2

2.5

4

2

Steering Servo 

Additional information that will help you

build a faster race car. 

TEAM TIP

Bodyshell

1S LiPo Battery

Motor and Pinion Gear

Summary of Contents for ECLIPSE 5

Page 1: ...S1657 www racing cars com Instruction Manual ISS01 71 73 Tenter Road Moulton Park Northampton NN3 6AX ...

Page 2: ...ced Set up Sheets Page 37 40 The kit build will offer an easy and safe setup option for most track conditions www racin g cars com Driver Date Event Track Qualify Final Best Lap FRONT SUSPENS ION SET UP SHEET REAR SUSPENS ION SHOCKS FRONT Notes REAR Body Piston Oil cSt cSt Spring lb in lb in Limiters i mm mm Stroke mm mm Limiters e mm mm Cap V S A V S A KEY P Plastic A Alloy B Brass CF Carbon Fibr...

Page 3: ... P B A Pivot Block 2 1 1 2 mm Ackermann 1 Centre Track Rod P A Diff Height H M L High Medium Low Tight Open Mixed Weather Flat Bumpy Mixed Clay Long Astro Carpet Grass Short Astro Mixed Slipper Plates 2 3 Diff Type B 2g 4g Motor Plate A CF Lock Out Y N CHASSIS Side Pods Chassis 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Rearward Shock Position Only A B S C F A C F EQUIPME NT WEIGHTS E S C Servo RX LiPo Bodyshell LiPo Positi...

Page 4: ...e screw head and the plastic part to ensure a free pivot in the step 4 STEP 2 A x2 B x3 M3 x 6 Csk Hd Screw M3 x 8 Csk Hd Screw C x2 D x1 E x1 5 5mm Pivot Ball Ball Stud Ultra Short M2 5 x 8 Button Hd Screw D A A B B B C C E THREAD LOCK BLUE CR520 THREAD LOCK BLUE CR520 THREAD LOCK BLUE CR520 ...

Page 5: ...Thread Lock on this screw CR865 Included Using the Blue will result in insert D falling out when setting droop THREAD LOCK PURPLE CR865 1 5mm C C D C C E E C C I G I B B A A H H F D F D C STEP 3 and 4a A x2 M3 x 6 Csk Hd Screw B x2 M3 x 8 Csk Hd Screw C x7 D x4 M3 Thread Insert G x1 M3 x 6 Button Hd Screw F x3 E x2 5 5mm Pivot Ball Ball Stud Ultra Short Silver Ball Stud Short H x2 M3 x 4 Button Hd...

Page 6: ...on the pod onto the chassis firstly put the centre ball into the centre pivot then lower the rear of the pod down onto the spring screw 1 5mm This 1 5mm measurement sets the pod height at the kit setting The pod base should be horizontal when at ride height STEP 4b A x4 M2 5 x 8 Button Hd Screw A A A A Ensure the counterbore on the side link is facing outward ...

Page 7: ...2 mm Ackermann 1 Centre Track Rod P A Diff Height H M L High Medium Low Tight Open Mixed Weather Flat Bumpy Mixed Clay Long Astro Carpet Grass Short Astro Mixed Slipper Plates 2 3 Diff Type B 2g 4g Motor Plate A CF Lock Out Y N CHASSIS Side Pods Chassis 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Rearward Shock Position Only A B S C F A C F EQUIPME NT WEIGHTS E S C Servo RX LiPo Bodyshell LiPo Position Chassis Insert X Brace...

Page 8: ...t spacers may be used to set ride height with ease Using E 1mm along with the 1mm slide in spacer shown provides the kit setting This is 3 4 mm ride height and 3 castor when using 40 5mm diameter tyres B x2 C x2 M3 x 6 Csk Hd Screw M3 x 8 Csk Hd Screw STEP 6 A x2 M3 x 6 Button Hd Screw Grey 1 0 mm E x2 THREAD LOCK BLUE CR520 THREAD LOCK BLUE CR520 E E D x2 M3 x 10 Csk Hd Screw A B Use screw D when...

Page 9: ...g spacer C increases ride height Changing spacer D doesn t affect ride height Increasing spacer C or D decreases droop 6x Droop Spacers B are included The kit setting is 2x per side as shown Always use at least a 0 5mm washer below ball stud B Silicone OIL 12000 cSt Add several drops of silicone oil into the top of the kingpins until oil begins to escape through the crossholes Spread the oil over ...

Page 10: ...ncluded white servo saver fits 25T servos such as Core Rc Highest Futaba and Power HD U8477 White 25T Core RC U8478 Black 23T SANWA The Aerial aerial mount M3 x 4 grub screw and M3 x 6 Csk screw are from step 15 These parts are required if you are NOT running a Sanwa servo AND you have an aerial on your receiver Adjust screws so that the servo spline is mounted centrally to the car A A B F B F C C...

Page 11: ...er STEP 10a A x3 B x1 M3 x 6 Button Hd Screw M2 5 x 8 Cap Hd Screw A A A B B B C C A 0 50 The eccentrics are used to adjust the ride height There are 8 different eccentrics 7 of which can be flipped to give a total of 15 options See page 17 to choose an appropriate one for your tyre size Ensure the spool rotates freely with minimum end float Eccentric Height 0 25 Eccentric Height 0 50 T H R E A D ...

Page 12: ...he included spanner to tighten the sockets Make two side dampers the same with the short sockets Make the centre damper with the long sockets A A Silicone OIL 30000 cSt Silicone OIL 12000 cSt Step 11 A x3 M3 x 14 Grub Screw 11 ...

Page 13: ...www racing cars com 12 Step 12 A x6 M3 x 6 Button Hd Screw B x6 M3 x 6 Csk Hd Screw A A A A A A B B B B B B ...

Page 14: ...shell height Each incremental change is 1 2mm Snap the body washers onto pins D Step 13 A x2 M3 x 10 Button Hd Screw B x2 M3 x 6 Csk Hd Screw C M3 x 10 Csk Hd Screw x2 E M3 Thread Insert x2 D Pin ø1 5 x 11 8 x4 The bodyposts may be trimmed for looks and aerodynamics A sharp knife or side cutters may be used Alternatively use AM190041 Arrowmax Body Post Trimmer ...

Page 15: ...www racing cars com 14 B B A C C A C C Step 14 A x2 Alloy M3 Nyloc Nut B x2 M4 Flanged Nyloc Nut C x4 ø1 8 x ø5 16 Fl Bearing ...

Page 16: ...www racing cars com 15 B B D D Step 15 A x1 M3 x 6 Csk Hd Screw B M3 x 10 Cap Hd Screw x2 D Black 1 0mm Washer x2 C M3 x 4 Grub Screw x1 ...

Page 17: ... 25T servo splines For SANWA servos use the part listed below U8478 Black 23T SANWA Build the turnbuckles as shown on page 09 Use from step 09 A B C C A Option Fit SANWA SERVO U7680 A x2 Alloy M3 Nyloc Nut C x2 M3 x 10 Button Hd Screw B x1 M3 x 10 Csk Hd Screw ...

Page 18: ...cer C increases ride height Changing spacer D doesn t affect ride height Increasing spacer C or D decreases droop Spacer C Spacer D Kit One Black King Pin Spacer 0 25mm Use the eccentrics to adjust the rear ride height Raising the axle lowers the ride height Lowering the axle raises the ride height The recommended ride height is 3 5mm on carpet This is measured between the bottom of the chassis an...

Page 19: ...es if you want less steering In high traction conditions sometimes you can have too much overall grip Using harder tyres all round should make you faster through the corners with less traction rolling in these conditions If the track grip is not high enough or the tyres are too hard the car may slide and stop in the corners if this is the case reduce the shore rating until the track conditions cha...

Page 20: ...hassis from the floor in this position and subtract the ride height to calculate droop REAR BUMP DAMPING See Page 11 Step 11 Generally in high traction conditions thinner bump damping oil is better Low traction tracks may require thicker damping Thicker bump damping oil slows the weight transfer of the rear and makes the car easier to drive when coming off power Thicker oil can help if the track s...

Page 21: ...e the car depending on the track traction levels Like rear damping in high traction track conditions thinner oil is required compared to low traction track conditions where thicker oil can improve the cars driveability Thicker oil on the kingpin generally always gives a less responsive easier to drive car Too thick oil on the kingpin may lead to a lazy feeling car which lacks corner speed We sugge...

Page 22: ...56 83 50 37 47 16 56 61 55 16 48 89 45 77 54 90 53 49 47 41 44 38 53 18 51 82 45 93 43 00 50 14 44 45 41 61 48 47 42 96 40 22 41 48 38 84 40 00 37 45 38 52 36 06 37 04 34 67 35 56 33 29 34 08 31 90 32 59 30 51 31 11 29 13 29 63 27 74 28 15 26 35 In this chart we have given the mm rev figures for our suggested tyre size of 41 5mm for a range of spurs and pinions If you prefer to use a different siz...

Page 23: ...10 M4 Nyloc Wheel Nut Red Alloy pk4 U2811 M4 Nyloc Wheel Nut Blue Alloy pk4 U1954 Pro Thrust Bearing U4112 S Steel Shims 1 4x5 16x0 004 U4650 SPEED PACK M3 Nyloc Nut Steel Black 10pcs U4808 1 8in Chrome Steel Ball pk12 U4809 Ball Bearing 1 4x3 8x1 8 Shield pr U4811 1 8 Silicone Nitride Ball pk12 U4837 SPEED PACK M2 5x10 Cap Hd pk8 U4855 Diff Washer pr U4861 Diff Rebuild Kit U4970 C F Rear Axle U49...

Page 24: ...9 Hex Wheel Clamp V2 Eclipse 5 Option Parts AM364090 Spur Gear 64P 90T AM364092 Spur Gear 64P 92T AM364094 Spur Gear 64P 94T AM364096 Spur Gear 64P 96T AM364098 Spur Gear 64P 98T AM364100 Spur Gear 64P 100T AM364102 Spur Gear 64P 102T AM364104 Spur Gear 64P 104T AM364106 Spur Gear 64P 106T AM364108 Spur Gear 64P 108T AM364110 Spur Gear 64P 110T AM364112 Spur Gear 64P 112T AM364114 Spur Gear 64P 11...

Page 25: ...33 Pinion Hard Alloy 64dp 33T U3634 Pinion Hard Alloy 64dp 34T U3635 Pinion Hard Alloy 64dp 35T U3636 Pinion Hard Alloy 64dp 36T U3637 Pinion Hard Alloy 64dp 37T U3638 Pinion Hard Alloy 64dp 38T U3639 Pinion Hard Alloy 64dp 39T U3640 Pinion Hard Alloy 64dp 40T U3641 Pinion Hard Alloy 64dp 41T U3642 Pinion Hard Alloy 64dp 42T U3643 Pinion Hard Alloy 64dp 43T U3644 Pinion Hard Alloy 64dp 44T U3645 P...

Page 26: ... Offset KEY CF Carbon Fibre AL Aluminium P Plastic F Front R Rear H High L Low Y Yes N No V Vertical H Horizontal Notes Notes Droop mm cSt Side Damping Width Spacing mm cSt Centre Damping Side Springs Black Gold Nickel Silver Red Ultra Rear Spring Front Post Hanger Drive Type Diff Spool Black Gold White Silver Front Springs cSt Front Damping Droop Spacing mm mm Toe Out mm deg St Links Bump Steer S...

Page 27: ...s N No V Vertical H Horizontal Notes Notes Droop mm cSt Side Damping Width Spacing mm cSt Centre Damping Side Springs Black Gold Nickel Silver Red Ultra Rear Spring Front Post Hanger Drive Type Diff Spool Black Gold White Silver Front Springs cSt Front Damping Droop Spacing mm mm Toe Out mm deg St Links Bump Steer Spacing mm U8480 1 U8466 1 5 Camber Options Castor Ride Height Set Saverdeg kit kit ...

Page 28: ...on Fibre AL Aluminium P Plastic F Front R Rear H High L Low Y Yes N No V Vertical H Horizontal Notes Notes Droop mm cSt Side Damping Width Spacing mm cSt Centre Damping Side Springs Black Gold Nickel Silver Red Ultra Rear Spring Front Post Hanger Drive Type Diff Spool Black Gold White Silver Front Springs cSt Front Damping Droop Spacing mm mm Toe Out mm deg St Links Bump Steer Spacing mm U8480 1 U...

Page 29: ...R Offset KEY CF Carbon Fibre AL Aluminium P Plastic F Front R Rear H High L Low Y Yes N No V Vertical H Horizontal Notes Notes Droop mm cSt Side Damping Width Spacing mm cSt Centre Damping Side Springs Black Gold Nickel Silver Red Ultra Rear Spring Front Post Hanger Drive Type Diff Spool Black Gold White Silver Front Springs cSt Front Damping Droop Spacing mm mm Toe Out mm deg St Links Bump Steer ...

Page 30: ...ather Flat Bumpy Mixed Rear Wing Height CHASSIS Chassis AL CF ELECTRONICS E S C Servo RX LiPo Body Total Weight Notes g Track Temp Body Weight g Rear Post Hole Front Post Hole Rear Post Hanger Body F R Offset KEY CF Carbon Fibre AL Aluminium P Plastic F Front R Rear H High L Low Y Yes N No V Vertical H Horizontal Notes Notes Droop mm cSt Side Damping Width Spacing mm cSt Centre Damping Side Spring...

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