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Welcome Team Losi Triple-X Owner!

Thank you for choosing the Team Losi 

Triple-X  Kinwald Edition. I have been fortunate to work and race for Team

Losi through the years. I owe a great deal of my success to their cutting edge designs and attention to detail.
This Kinwald Edition kit includes a large selection of more important specialty parts I used to win the recent ROAR
Modified 2 Wheel Drive National Championship. Before you start building your new 

Triple-X, I suggest you read

through the instructions first. Be sure to check out the performance tips as you build and the tuning tips at the back of this
manual as well. I hope you enjoy your 

Triple-X as much as I do mine.

Good luck, and thank you for choosing Team Losi.

1. INTRODUCTION

TRIPLE-X KINWALD EDITION COMPLETED KIT DIMENSIONS

Length: 14.875"

Front Width: 9.82"

Rear Width: 9.84"

Height: 5.125"

Wheelbase: 10.6"

All dimensions at ride height.

 Weight will vary depending on accessories.

NOTES & SYMBOLS USED

Figure 1

This is a common figure number found at the beginning

of each new illustration throughout the manual.

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Step 1. - Each step throughout the entire manual has a

check box to the left of it. As you complete each step, mark the
box with a check. If you need to take a break and return to build-
ing at a later time you will be able to locate the exact step where
you left off.

*NOTE: This is a common note. It is used to call attention to

specific details of a certain step in the assembly.

 IMPORTANT NOTE:

 Even if you are familiar with

Team Losi kits, be sure and pay attention to these notes. They
point out very important details during the assembly process. Do
not ignore these notes!

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 This wrench designates a performance tip. These tips

are not necessary, but can improve the performance of your
Triple-X car.

  In illustrations where it is important to note which

direction parts are facing, a helmet like this one will be included
in the illustration. The helmet will always face the front of the car.
Any reference to the right or left side will relate to the direction of
the helmet.

KIT/MANUAL ORGANIZATION

The kit is composed of different bags marked A through G. Each
bag contains all of the parts necessary to complete a particular
section of the kit. Some of these bags have subassembly bags within
them. It is essential that you open only one bag at a time and
follow the correct assembly sequence, otherwise you may face dif-

ficulties in finding the correct part. It is helpful to read through
the instructions for an entire bag prior to beginning assembly.
Key numbers (in parenthesis) have been assigned to each part and
remain the same throughout the manual. In some illustrations,
parts which have already been installed are not shown so that the
current steps can be illustrated more clearly.

For your convenience, an actual-size hardware identifica-

tion guide is included with each step. To check a part, hold it
against the silhouette until the correct part is identified. In some
cases extra hardware has been supplied for parts that may be
easy to lose.

The molded parts in the kit are manufactured to demanding

tolerances. When screws are tightened to the point of being snug,
the parts are held firmly in place. For this reason it is very impor-
tant that screws not be overtightened in any of the plastic parts.

To ensure that parts are not lost during construction, it is

recommended that you work over a towel or mat to prevent parts
from rolling away.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES

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

small children. 

Some parts in this kit are small and can be swallowed

by children, causing choking and possible internal injury.

2. The shock fluid and greases supplied should be kept out

of childrens' reach. 

They are not intended for human consumption!

3. 

Exercise care when using any hand tools, sharp instruments,

or power tools during construction.

4. 

Carefully read all manufacturers' warnings and cautions for

any glues, chemicals, or paints that may be used for assembly and
operating purposes.

Summary of Contents for XXX Kiwald Edition

Page 1: ...construction techniques and tuning tips outlined in this manual Being able to grasp the overall design of your new Triple X Kinwald Edition racing car before beginning the construction process will en...

Page 2: ...Whenallelsefails readtheinstructions For the latest setup tips and information on your new Triple X Kinwald Edition visit Team Losi on the Internet at www TeamLosi com...

Page 3: ...stration The helmet will always face the front of the car Any reference to the right or left side will relate to the direction of the helmet KIT MANUAL ORGANIZATION The kit is composed of different ba...

Page 4: ...t is used will determine the final drive ratio To calculate the final drive ratio first divide the spur gear size by the pinion gear size For example if you are using a 20 tooth pinion gear you would...

Page 5: ...outer hex area in the servo saver bottom 1 and steering idler arm 8 as shown in Figure 2 Thread a 3 16 ball stud 11 through the outside hole in each arm into the nuts 7 and tighten Insert a 4 40 mini...

Page 6: ...asier to install the screws during assembly Step 12 Install a threaded insert 18 into the top of each of the two forward holes in the main chassis 19 The inserts should be installed with the hex side...

Page 7: ...front bulkhead Pre tapping this hole makes it easier to install the screw during assembly Step 3 Insert two 4 40 x 7 8 cap head screws 23 one on each side through center holes in the top of the front...

Page 8: ...re that the front axle screws are TIGHT The thread lock compound that is on the screws takes 24 hours to cure Step 9 Attach the right spindle 29 to the right spindle car rier 34 by aligning the holes...

Page 9: ...pivot block 39 as shown in Figure 12 Step 17 Insert a 1 8 E clip 41 in the groove in the rear of the hinge pin 40 only Step 18 Repeat Steps 14 16 for the left spindle and carrier assembly and remainin...

Page 10: ...ge pin brace 42 Step 21 While holding the front suspension assembly in place position the front bumper 43 on the bottom of the front pivot block 39 so that the four holes in the bumper 43 are aligned...

Page 11: ...ted without removing them Step 26 Snap one end of a completed tie rod assembly to the ball stud 11 in the steering idler arm 8 Snap the other end to the ball stud 11 in the right spindle 29 Attach the...

Page 12: ...vot block 49 Place the right rear suspension arm 50 marked R over the right side of the rear pivot block 49 Line up the holes in the arm 50 with the holes in the pivot block 49 and assemble the parts...

Page 13: ...CVD yoke 60 into the large hole in the CVD rear axle 62 so that the hole in the CVD yoke 60 can be seen through the slots in the CVD rear axle 62 Step 12 Place the CVD dogbone 59 over the CVD rear axl...

Page 14: ...acer 67 over the rear axle 62 from the outside against the inside of the bearing 27 Place a second 3 16 x 3 8 bearing 27 over the rear axle 62 and press the bearing 27 into the outside of the rear hub...

Page 15: ...until the rod is the same length as the one shown in Figure 24A Make two of these rear camber link assemblies NOTE Each end of the turnbuckle is threaded opposite One end has left hand threads the oth...

Page 16: ...ert all of the parts that are stacked on the wrench into one of the outdrive diff halves 77 Line up the tabs on the diff nut carrier 73 with the slots in the outdrive 77 Make certain that the diff tub...

Page 17: ...diff balls 82 and diff gear 81 rest against the diff washer 79 IMPORTANT NOTE It is a good idea to hold the diff nut carrier in place so the diff tube is not pushed into the outdrive diff half when th...

Page 18: ...aring assembly installed into the outdrive 77 Be very careful not to bend or pinch the shim 83 while inserting the diff screw 84 Pull the threaded end of the diff screw 84 until the thrust bearing ass...

Page 19: ...4 into the 4 40 mini locknut 7 in the diff nut carrier 73 Thread the two halves to gether until the screw just starts to snug up NOTE If the screw will not thread into the nut make sure that the nut c...

Page 20: ...Step 29 Rotate the motor plate 96 so that the screw holes in the motor plate 96 line up with the screw holes in the gear box half 97 Secure the motor plate 96 to the gearbox half 97 by threading a 4...

Page 21: ...e first NOTE Align the teeth on all gears when installing the differential Step 37 Apply a thin coat of white assembly grease 87 along the inside edge of the right gearbox half 97 This will help seal...

Page 22: ...n align the notches on the spur gear 106 with the notches on the slipper pad 105 Step 45 Place the second slipper back plate 104 over the slipper shaft 90 so that the large flat surface of the back pl...

Page 23: ...e screws 54 through the two holes in the back of the rear pivot plate 53 through the motor guard 111 and into the gearbox halves 94 97 Step 55 Place a 4 washer 58 over the 4 40 x 1 1 2 cap head screw...

Page 24: ...ng 113 sits flat in the bottom of the cartridge body 114 Step 2 Insert the cartridge spacer 115 into the cartridge body 114 followed by a second O ring 113 Step 3 Once the second O ring 113 is inserte...

Page 25: ...d two rear shock shafts 119 Step 8 Carefully snap a 1 4 shock mount ball 122 into each of the shock ends 120 on each of the shock shafts 118 119 2 1 Step 9 Place a 050 plastic washer 36 over the end o...

Page 26: ...fts 119 Step 13 Fill the shock body 125 126 with shock fluid 127 up to the bottom of the threads inside the shock body 125 126 Step 14 Insert the shaft assembly with the cartridge against the shock pi...

Page 27: ...d ing a 4 40 locknut 110 onto the shock mount screw 23 NOTE Before attaching the top of the shock make sure that the CVD is in place in the outdrive Step 27 Repeat Steps 23 through 26 for the left rea...

Page 28: ...d the wheels 137 Step 4 The tires 134 135 must be glued to the wheels 136 137 This can be done by using a fast curing superglue or cyanoacrylate glue available at your hobby shop Be sure to follow the...

Page 29: ...le in the gear cover 142 2 5 Figure 52 Figure 53 Figure 53 Step 6 Using Table 53B on the following page determine which servo arm 145 is required for your servo If your particu lar servo is not listed...

Page 30: ...d chassis Step 10 Place a 4 washer 58 over each of the four 4 40 x 3 8 button head screws 21 and attach the servo posts 146 to the servo by threading a screw 21 through the upper and lower holes in ea...

Page 31: ...e top two screws 21 followed by the bottom two screws 21 Holding the brace 147 in place will help keep the posts 146 from moving while tightening the screws 21 NOTE The servo should be as close to cen...

Page 32: ...ape from the battery strap foam strip 153 and attach it to the bottom side of the battery hold down strap 154 IMPORTANT NOTE The battery strap can be mounted in one of two ways The different offset wi...

Page 33: ...ntenna tube 157 down and push it firmly into the antenna mounting post on the main chassis 19 Step 29 Fold the wire down over the antenna tube 157 and place the antenna cap 158 over the tube 157 and e...

Page 34: ...side of the wing Remove the tape for the next color and continue Try to use darker colors first If you use a dark color after a light color apply a coat of white over the lighter color before applying...

Page 35: ...be adjusted so that the car rolls straight when you are not touching the steering wheel stick If the servo was installed correctly as per Tables 53A and 53B the wheels should turn equally to the left...

Page 36: ...lat surface Once the car settles in to a position check the height of that end of the car in relationship to the surface To raise the ride height lower the shock adjuster nuts on the shocks evenly on...

Page 37: ...and the springs should be changed to stiffer ones Moving the bottom of the shocks to the outside hole will reduce overall travel increase high speed steering and reduce low speed steering This positio...

Page 38: ...ll stud A 6000 Ball Studs w Rod Ends 4 40 x 3 8 4 27 3 16 x 3 8 sealed bearing A 6903 3 16 x 3 8 Teflon Sealed Bearings 2 28 Left spindle A 4124 Front Spindles Carriers and Rear Hubs XXX 29 Right spin...

Page 39: ...eal A 3078 Diff Screw Hardware Seal Set 86 3mm x 8mm thrust bearing washer A 3099 Full Compliment Thrust Bearing Set 87 White thrust bearing assembly grease A 3066 Teflon Assembly Grease 88 5 64 thrus...

Page 40: ...ers Firm 140 8 32 locknut A 6310 8 32 Alum Locknuts 8 141 3mm x 8mm cap head screws A 6201 3mm x 8mm Cap Head w Washers 10 142 Gear cover A 3048 Gear Cover with Access Plug XXX 143 4 40 x 1 8 button h...

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