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Step 22

Assemble the IRS Nickel-Teflon Macro Shock as per 
the included instructions with 40wt silicon shock oil.

Trim 1/8” (3mm) from the ball cup that threads onto the 
shock cap.  Thread the ball cups on the ends of the 
shock so the over all shock length is 3.312” .  This 
length will give you the standard setting of 1.5mm of 
rear pod droop.

Diff Assembly:

1.

Put a small dab of diff grease on the axle flange 
so the diff will stick to it.  Place a diff ring on the 
flange so its flat keys onto the flat on the diff 
flange.

2.

Place a flanged 3/8 x ¼” bearing in the center 
of the spur gear.  Slide the spur gear and 
bearing unit on to the axle until it stops against 
the diff ring.

3.

With a small flat screw driver remove the diff 
balls from the diff grease and snap them into 
the outer row of holes in the spur gear.

4.

Place a flanged 3/8 x ¼” bearing into the inside 
face of the right side diff hub. Put a small dab of 
diff grease on the hub flange so the diff will 
stick to it.  Place a diff ring on the flange so its 
flat keys onto the flat on the hub flange.  Slide 
this unit on to axle.

5.

Slide a flanged 3/8 x ¼” bearing over the axle 
into the outside face of the right side diff hub.  
Slide the stepped thrust cone onto the axles so 
the smaller diameter part is against the right 
hub bearing.

Locate the rear axle parts bag. There are a couple 

of steps that can make your diff last longer that should be 
done at this time. 

Use the right alloy diff hub as a holder and sand 

both sides of each diff ring on 600 grit sand paper  using 
electric motor cleaner spray as a lubricant.  Sand until you 
see an even scoring pattern across the face of each diff 
ring.  Clean them with motor spray and set them aside.

The diff balls may have a protective oil coating on 

them.  Place them on a clean paper towel and carefully 
clean them with motor spray.  When dry drop them into 
your cup of diff grease and stir them to coat them with diff 
grease.

Step 23

Step 23 Continued

1.

Thread the black nylon lock nut onto the 
threaded stud on the axles until it makes 
contact with the thrust cone.

2.

Tighten the black lock nut gradually with an 
11/32” nut driver until you notice you cannot slip 
the spur gear when holding the axle and right 
hub in a fixed position.

Six 4-40 x ¼” cap head screws are supplied to mount 

your rear wheels.

Notes: 

Keep you fingers clean with motor spray.  Diff 
assembly is like surgery.  You do not want dirt 
or oil where it does not belong.

The grease on the diff balls when you pluck them out 

of the cup of diff grease is all you need.  
Smearing diff grease on the rings will make 
your diff get dirty faster and make a mess.

The ultimate goal in building a diff is one which is 

extremely free and glass smooth but requires a 
lot of force to slip the spur gear.

Summary of Contents for Copperhead 10

Page 1: ...Version 1 00 4 2 2010 ...

Page 2: ...erhead 10 is the first 2nd generation World GT car After two years of racing and testing we had more than few good ideas that we wanted to incorporate in our next World GT car As the concept for the new car started to come together we realized this was not going to be a DB10RRR There we too many subtle tweaks changes in suspension geometry altering the chassis torsional stiffness as well as optimi...

Page 3: ...d end Step 1 Step 2 Locate the two remaining hard anodized alloy pivot balls and snap them into the upper arm rod ends with the shoulder on the ball facing down As with the lower arms squeeze the rod ends if the balls do not move freely Locate the upper suspension arms the upper arm turnbuckles and assemble as shown above We prefer to thread the right hand thread portions of the turnbuckles into t...

Page 4: ...m on the king pin 4 Slide the steering spindle onto the king pin 5 Slide the king pin through the pivot ball in the lower suspension arm 1 Slide the spring onto the king pin 2 Place a nylon spring perch and one 1 8 shim onto the king pin then snap an e clip on to the bottom of the king pin 3 Repeat for the other side of the front suspension Locate 2 steel 1 8 king pins 12 1 8 shims 2 e clips and 2...

Page 5: ... into holes in the lower chassis to provide alignment at different width settings Step 11 Pass a 4 40 x 3 8 flat head screw through the bottom of the chassis and track adjuster plate Secure it with an alloy lock nut Locate four 8 32 x 5 8 screws and 4 thick nylon lower suspension arm risers Pass a screw through the chassis a track adjuster plate and slide a thick nylon riser over the screw Start t...

Page 6: ...pivot assembly should face down towards the chassis The pivot ball has a 3 32 hex in the top so you can use a wrench to tighten it firmly Attach the rear lower pod plate to the center pivot assembly with two 4 40 x 3 8 flat head screws Step 14 Step 15 Attach the two flex plate assemblies to thelower pod plate with 4 40 x 1 4 flat head screws Use the 3 32 hex in the top of the pivot balls to tighte...

Page 7: ...ized threaded spacers as shown with 4 40 x flat head screws 1 Attach the carbon chassis brace to the chassis with 2 4 40 x flat head screws by threading them into the long alloy threaded posts at the rear corners of the chassis 2 Attach the alloy pivot balls to the bottom of the pod top plate and the tops pf the side wings as shown above Secure them with alloy lock nuts 3 Attach a black medium bal...

Page 8: ...s on the pod top plate and wings Note If you feel play between your ball cups and ball studs you can place a single layer of plastic bag material between your ball cup and ball stud then snap them together This will cut and insert a disc of plastic into your ball cup reducing or eliminating the play If you still feel play repeat the process Attach 2 long alloy stand offs to the chassis in the loca...

Page 9: ...b bearing Locate the rear axle parts bag There are a couple of steps that can make your diff last longer that should be done at this time Use the right alloy diff hub as a holder and sand both sides of each diff ring on 600 grit sand paper using electric motor cleaner spray as a lubricant Sand until you see an even scoring pattern across the face of each diff ring Clean them with motor spray and s...

Page 10: ...ep 25 Angled Mounting Flat Mounting You have two servo mounting options with the Copperhead 10 Angled or Flat The new BMI Servo Mounts have holes to allow either mounting option The Reactive Caster front suspension used on the Copperhead 10 is designed to function best with angled servo mounting The hardware supplied with this kit is what you need for angled mounting If you wish to mount your serv...

Page 11: ...g point You will need to reset their length after setting your camber in order to achieve the desired amount of front toe Note You can use the same plastic bag trick mentioned in Step 18 to remove play in your steering linkage Remember you want to remove play but still have totally free movement in the links Any friction at all is unacceptable and will make you car not center properly after steeri...

Page 12: ...weight distribution 2 The electronics are located in the most efficient location short power wires tidy receiver wiring You have the option of running the batteries down the center or across the chassis as shown in the picture This will give you the option to run your electronics however you may choose We recommend running them as shown as it did yield the best overall result However the option is...

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