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Assembling Your XMODS Custom RC

Assembling the Wheels

1) Align the flat side of the wheel with the flat side of

the axle and slide the wheel onto the same axle.

2) Screw the nut onto the axle and tighten with the

supplied lug wrench.

3) Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each wheel.

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of axle

Flat side

of wheel

Summary of Contents for XMODS Custom RC

Page 1: ...nstalling Batteries in the Chassis 5 Assembling the Antenna 6 Redistributing the Car s Weight 6 Assembling the Car Body 7 Mounting the Body on the Chassis 8 Setting Up the Controller 9 Installing the Battery 10 Changing the Steering Control for the Left Hand 11 Driving Your Car 13 Steering Wheel 13 Speed Control 13 Fine Tuning 14 When You Finish Driving 15 Optional Upgrades 17 Care 19 The FCC Want...

Page 2: ...in steering and throttle trims for precision driving under varying track conditions A switchable controller for left and right handed drivers A collapsible radio controller for easy carrying and storage Redistributable weight so you can optimize driving performance and handling To really get your motor running customize your XMODS with optional upgrade for both performance and looks available at y...

Page 3: ...s 4 3 Wheel nuts 4 4 Car antenna 5 Screws quantity varies by body style 6 Car Body 7 Hood 8 Front bumper 9 Rear bumper 10 Rear spoiler 11 Left and right side mirrors 12 Left and right side skirts 13 Car chassis Lug wrench not shown Screwdriver not shown Decal sheet not shown 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 not available on Acura RSX and Honda Civic models ...

Page 4: ...ng Your XMODS Custom RC Assembling the Wheels 1 Align the flat side of the wheel with the flat side of the axle and slide the wheel onto the same axle 2 Screw the nut onto the axle and tighten with the supplied lug wrench 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each wheel 2 1 Flat side of axle Flat side of wheel ...

Page 5: ...assis is in the off rear position 2 Unsnap the battery compartment covers on the left and right sides 3 Place two AAA alkaline or rechargeable batteries in the left and right compartments according to the polarity symbols and marked inside 4 Snap the battery covers back in place 2 3 4 Pick up an optional battery charger kit with rechargeable AAA batteries 230 0350 at RadioShack ...

Page 6: ...hen the metal loop at the base of the antenna 3 Thread the antenna screw back into its slot and snugly tighten Redistributing the Car s Weight You can shift the weight of the batteries to alter your car s center of gravity for optimal handling during various driving conditions 1 Unscrew the screws of the left and right battery compartments 2 Slide the battery compartments to the desired position 3...

Page 7: ...two screws from beneath the body and snugly tighten 4 Align the rear bumper under the rear end and insert and snugly tighten the screws 5 Insert the left side mirror into the driver s window and then insert one screw from beneath the body and snugly tighten Repeat for the right side mirror 6 Align the left side skirt beneath the body and insert and snugly tighten two screws Repeat for the right si...

Page 8: ...the chassis insert the nose of the chassis into the slot inside the front bumper Lower the rear of the body so the Lock Clip enters the slot behind the rear axle and snaps over the chassis Note You may need to push the chassis forward slightly for the clip to securely grip the chassis 3 Push the locking lever counterclockwise to keep the Lock Clip from slipping off the chassis 1 2 3 2 Side View Bo...

Page 9: ...ur car s steering and speed 1 Unfold the controller 2 Remove the antenna from its channel in the controller Thread antenna into the antenna connector on top of the controller at the end farthest from the handle and turn until snug 3 Fully extend the antenna before driving Lock Button Antenna Connector Antenna Storage Channel on opposite side ...

Page 10: ...of different capacities If you do not plan to use the vehicle for several days remove the batteries Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts Installing the Battery You ll need to install a 9V battery RadioShack recommends a 9V alkaline battery 1 Make sure the power switch is in the off rear position and the controller is unfolded 2 Place your finger in the battery compartment...

Page 11: ...site side of the controller from the steering wheel 2 Pull out the steering wheel and reinsert it on the other side keeping the widest channel on the shaft in the bottom position 3 Correctly align the three tabs on the inside of the face plate with the controller and then tighten the screw 4 Set USER on top of the controller to L for left handed steering Locking Plate Tabs ...

Page 12: ... www www www xmodsRC com xmodsRC com xmodsRC com xmodsRC com xmodsRC com Lock Button ST RANGE Control Power Indicator POWER Switch L R USER HI LO TH TRIM Antenna Connector L R ST TRIM Switchable Steering Wheel Speed Control ...

Page 13: ... see pages 9 11 turn on your controller and car The power switch is on the bottom of the chassis Steering Wheel Rotate left or right to steer Release to go straight Push trigger twice if car is already in forward motion Forward Stop Reverse Left Straight Right Speed Control Pull the trigger to move forward Push the trigger to move backward Release the trigger to stop Reverse Stop Forward Left Stra...

Page 14: ... left for looser turns Throttle Trim Set TH TRIM on top of the controller to control your car s acceleration Set it to LO for maximum maneuverability on a race track with lots of curves and HI for maximum speed Steering Trim If your car does not drive straight when you release the steering wheel adjust ST TRIM on top of the controller Place the vehicle on a block or turn it over so the tires do no...

Page 15: ...controller to the off rear position and retract the controller s antenna Slide the power switch on the bottom of the chassis to the off rear position To store the controller unscrew the antenna and place it in its channel in the controller and then press the lock button to fold the controller Make it a habit to remove the batteries from the vehicle ...

Page 16: ...upe blue Band 4 27 145 MHz Toyota Supra white Band 5 27 195 MHz Toyota Supra red Band 6 27 255 MHz To compete with a friend who has the same vehicle as yours you can change the frequency by changing the crystals in your car and controller See Optional Upgrade Kits If your car moves slowly after being charged check the wheel mechanisms for lint thread hair or dust CBs and other RC controllers could...

Page 17: ...of four motors with different pitch gears Stage 2 Motor Upgrade 600 8502 Discover the precise motor and gear combination for each racing condition with four high speed motors to choose from The heat sink helps prevent your motors from overheating Foam Tire and Wheel Upgrade 600 8503 Enhance your racing and traction with foam tires and custom wheels 4 each Tire Upgrade 600 8504 Adapt to a variety o...

Page 18: ...Set 600 8511 Decorate and customize your car with design trim graphics and official logos Metal Bearing Upgrade 600 8512 Enjoy the smoothest operation and reduced friction by upgrading to metal bearings on your custom RC Tool Kit 600 8519 All the tools you need to upgrade your XMODS Custom RC Rechargeable NiMH Battery Upgrade 230 0350 Save time and money over regular alkaline batteries with a batt...

Page 19: ...interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and us...

Page 20: ...o you In the event of a product defect during the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option unless otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of the same or similar design or c refund the purchase price All r...

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