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Thunder

iger Corporation guarantees this model kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship.

The

total monetary value under warranty will in no case exceed the cost of the original kit purchased.

This warranty does
not cover any components damaged by use or modification. Part or parts missing from this kit must be reported

within 60 days of purchase. No part or parts will be sent under warranty without proof of purchase.

o receive part
or parts under warranty

, the service center must receive a proof of purchase and/or the defective part or parts. Should

you find a defective or missing part, contact the authorized

Thunder

iger Service/Distributor nearest you. Under no
circumstances can a dealer or distributor accept return of a kit if assembly has started.

No.6232-K10

The contents are subject to change without prior notice due to product improvements and specification changes.

Marked "F"

Marked "R"

Marked "F"

Marked "R"

Note orientation

ADDITIONAL
ITEMS NEEDED
FOR COMPLETION

ADDITIONAL
ITEMS NEEDED
FOR STARTING
ENGINE

3. T

OOLS NEEDED
FOR ASSEMBLY

4. EQUIPMENT
NEEDED FOR
ASSEMBLY

5. T

OOLS
INCLUDED IN KIT

6. SYMBOL USED
THROUGHOUT
THE INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

Steering Bell-Crank

Fill the diff case with
silicone oil 80% full

I n s e r t b r a k e d i s k
between brake Pads.

Route servo lead as shown
Route the receiver wire through the
mounting hole and the antenna tube.

Neutral

urn on the transmitter and receiver and set engine control servo trim to the neutral
position.
Adjust the idle adjustment screw on the carburetor to open approx. 1mm.
Adjust both throttle linkage and brake linkage accordingly

❋

Do not adjust engine while it is running.

High throttle

Adjust the servo-horn mounting position for the carburetor to open fully

.
Change the pivot mounting position on the servo horn in case the carburetor is not open
fully or if it is opening excessively

.
Or if

TV/ EP

functions are available on the transmitter

, adjust the throttle high end point.

Brake

Adjust the collars so the brakes work smoothly

.
If the brake applies too much or not enough, adjust the adjustment collars accordingly

.
Or if available on the transmitter

, adjust the brake endpoint.

1. Use recommended grade of silicon oil and fill the shock

bodies.

2. Move the shaft / piston up & down gently (But never break

oil surface)

3. To release any trapped air inside the silicon oil, let it sit

for a few minutes for all the air bubbles to be release.

FRONT CAMBER

REAR CAMBER

Initial Setting

Ackerman Position

PD1857 ALUM SERVO SAVER

SET

Front & Rear

differential

Center

differential

PD1841 A7075 RR SHOCK

TOWER,S3 OPT

PD1840 A7075 FR SHOCK

TOWER,S3 OPT

Pushing universal joint against
the pinion gear to remove gap.
And then tighten set screw
onto the gear flat spot.

PD1847 ALUM FR PLATE FR

TRANS, FF-1, S3 OPT

PD1848 ALUM FR PLATE FR

TRANS, FF0, S3 OPT

PD1849 ALUM FR PLATE FR

TRANS, FF+1, S3 OPT

PD1855

A7075 UPPER ARM
PLATE, S3 OPT

PD1866 SWAY BAR,GOLD 3mm,

PD1867 SWAY BAR, SILVER

2.5mm, S3

PD1853 A7075 RR PLATE RR

TRANS, RR+2, S3 OPT

PD1991 A7075 RR PLATE RR

TRANS, RR+2.5, S3 OPT

PD1854 A7075 RR PLATE RR

TRANS, RR+3, S3 OPT

PD1992 A7075 RR PLATE RR

TRANS, RR+4, S3 OPT

PD1842-R CARBON SERVO

TRAY(R), S3 OPT

PD1842-S CARBON SERVO

TRAY(S), S3 OPT

AD2523-R ANODIZED

WASHER, OPT

PD0680 CT MACHINE SCREW

M3x14mm

JD1577

PD1994 ALUM SHOCK SPRING

RETAINER, S3 OPT

PD1995 ALUM SHOCK BOTTOM,

PD1996 FR SHOCK SPRING SET,

1.4mm(BLUE3.2lb)
1.6mm(BLACK5.2lb), S3

PD1997 RR SHOCK SPRING SET,

1.4mm(BLUE2.7lb)

1.6mm(BLACK4.5lb), S3

PD1862 WING POST, S3 OPT

AD2523-R ANODIZED

WASHER, OPT

PD0680 CT MACHINE SCREW

M3x14mm

PD1865 LITE SELF-LOCK WHL

HEX NUT, S3 OPT

PD1998

STEEL MAIN GEAR,
48T

PD1845 CTR DIFF MOUNT, S3 OPT

PD1861 HEATSINK DISC BRAKE,

S3 OPT

From B bag

PD1980-1

CLUTCH SPRING, 0.9mm
PD1980-2

CLUTCH SPRING, 1.1mm

PD0590 TIRE W/FOAM CUBIC, 1/8

PD1946-W 5-SPOKE WHL, 17mm YELLOW, 1/8
PD1946-Y 5-SPOKE WHL, 17mm YELLOW, 1/8

PD1946-B 5-SPOKE WHL, 17mm BLACK, 1/8
PD1946-G 5-SPOKE WHL, 17mm GREEN, 1/8

PD1946-P 5-SPOKE WHL, 17mm PINK, 1/8
PD1946-O 5-SPOKE WHL, 17mm ORANGE, 1/8

PD0399 ALUM TURNBUCKLE

WRENCH, 5mm

The ultimate rally car basher, The EB-4 S3 RG, is going
to dominate the Rally Game race now. Based on the EB-
4 S3 pro level buggy, the car has proved the pure blood
in its race gene. Sharing the same out-standing suspension
arms and shoc k abs orbs with EB-4 S3 features the
maximum flexibility to set the to vary from track condition.
Tons of steering and perfect handling let seeing the car
perform like a real rally racer. Fully array of hop-ups are
ready to be load to bulletproofed your racer. If you have
never ever experienced the thrill of the rally game, you
definitely want to start from it now.

1/8th Nitro P

owered 4WD Rally Car

◆

Engine and electrics are not included in the kit.

9796

3-CHAMBER T

UNED PIPE, EFRA 2035
9796-1

3-CHAMBER T

UNED PIPE,
W/ MANIFOLD EFRA 2035

PD1859

LITE ENGINE MOUNT

9797

3-CHAMBER T

UNED PIPE, EFRA 2039
9797-1

3-CHAMBER T

UNED PIPE,
W/ MANIFOLD EFRA 2039

Note orientation

PD1860 HARD SWAY BAR

BALL, S3

PD1863 LITE PIVOT BALL,

S3 OPT

PD1864 LITE HEX WHL ADAPTER,

S3 OPT

Note orientation

Apply silicon oil to
hold gasket to
bottom of bulkhead.

Insert the ball joints
into the suspension
holders.

Tentatively tighten the
two screws

FR0

RF2

3x10mm

3x8mm

4x12mm

4x10mm

4x12mm

3x12mm

3x10mm

4x12mm

PD1850 A7075 RR PLATE FR

TRANS, FR0, S3 OPT

3x10mm

4x12mm

Apply silicon oil to
hold gasket to
bottom of bulkhead.

PD1851 A7075 FR PLATE RR

TRANS, RF0, S3 OPT

PD1989 A7075 FR PLATE RR

TRANS, RF+2, S3 OPT

PD1990 A7075 FR PLATE RR

TRANS, RF+3, S3 OPT

PD1852 A7075 FR PLATE RR

TRANS, RF+4, S3 OPT

3x8mm

Flat at bottom, curve side
backward

PD1843-S CARBON SERVO SAVER

TOP PLATE(S) OPT

PD1843-R CARBON SERVO SAVER

TOP PLATE(R) OPT

PD1858 A7075 LITE ST SLIDER

W/BB

The

Thunder

iger EB-4 S3 was designed as a whole new of

f-road 4WD nitro-racing buggy

,
especially on a high-speed and bumpy of

f-road track.

There's no doubt that the innovation
would be the very first priority of our design team. W

e have set this buggy far ahead of
the current form of existing buggy design in the market in terms of the future designing
trend.

The new EB-4 S3 comes with some totally new settings that have never been applied
on 1/8th scale nitro buggy before, such as the super low center of gravity

, radical engineering
of a car construc tion and more than innovative, good looking and high performa nce
suspension.

This is a look into the future for 1/8th scale cars and the future is here with
Thunder

iger

. However there is no compromise between the innovation and quality

Thunder
T

iger guarantees you should have many hours of trouble free use from this R/C product.
W

e race and test our products around the world to bring you state-of-the-art R/C products.

INTR

ODUCTION

1. Choose a fuel from a reputable, brand name company that is approved for car/truck use.
Do not use airplane or boat fuels in your car/truck. Choose methanol based model engine
glow fuel that has a nitro content in the range 10%-30% and 5% to 18% caster/synthetic
oil content for lubrication. Lower nitro percentages will generally result in a cooler engine
running temperature and therefore last longer before needing a rebuild; cooler-running
engines also generally produce less power

. 20% nitro is the most widely used fuel.
2. Fuel color is for identification purpose only and is not important to performance or durability
of your engine.
3. Be careful. If the tank overflows it might get on your radio gear or on your brakes and it
may create an unsafe driving situation.

Always keep your fuel bottle closed when not in
use.
4. Do not dispose of fuel or empty fuel containers in a fire. It may possibly cause fire or
explosion.

1. For proper engine break-in procedure, please refer to the manual of your engine.
2. Never run your vehicle without the air filter .If the vehicle will be operated in an area
with fine dust, use filter oil or caster oil on the air filter element. It is important that the
foam is only moist to trap dirt and allow air passage. With the foam too wet, limited air
can pass through; therefore, limiting engine performance.
3.

The parts around engine could be dangerously hot after operation. Do not touch it without
any protection!

1. When turning radio on, first turn on the transmitter and extend the transmitter antenna.
2.

Then, turn on the receiver

. When turning of

f, first turn the receiver of

f, then the transmitter
of

1. If you drink nitro fuel by accident, immediately drink large quantities of water and try to
induce vomiting. Consult with physician right after then.
2. If the nitro fuel gets into your eyes, rinse them well with water

. Consult with physician
right after then.
3. If the fuel gets onto your skin, wash it well with soap and water

FUEL
SELECTION

1. Improper operations may cause personal and/or property damage.

Thunder

iger and
its distributor have no control over damage resulting from shipping, improper construction,
or improper usage.
2.

Thunder

iger assumes and accepts no respons ibility for personal and/or proper ty
damages resulting from the use of improper building materials, equipment and operations.
By the act of assembling or operating this product, the user accepts all resulting liability

.
If the buyer is not prepared to accept this liability

, then he/she should return this kit in
new

, unassembled, and unused condition to the place of purchase.

POR

ANT NO

ES & W

NING

AA-Size Batteries for
transmitter / NiCd or
NiMh Battery
recommended

Notice: The following items are required for completion of the EB-4 S3. Some of them
are not included with this kit (unless noted), and should be obtained from the local
hobby shop nearby you. (For separate purchasing products, please refer to Thunder
T

iger professional R/C model products.)

Optional Parts

Cut of

f shaded portion

entatively tighten

Check out non-binding movement

rue-to-scale diagram

Must be purchased separately

Pay attention here

Use pliers

Wire Cutter

Hobby knife

EMS R

UIR

ED F

OR ASSEMBL

1.1

1.2

STEERING SERVO SAVER

1.3

2.1

2.2

GEAR DIFFERENTIALS

Note the direction of
curve side

Note Left thread, Right thread

1.4

3.1

3.2

4.1

4.2

GEAR DIFFERENTIALS

Front diff silicon oil:

5,000

Center diff silicon oil: 3,000
Rear diff silicon oil:

1,000

FRONT & REAR BULKHEADS

4.4

4.5

CENTER DRIVE TRAIN

6.1

6.2

FRONT SUSPENSION

6.3

6.4

4.3

Part bag used

Apply C.A

Glue

Apply Grease

Apply silicon oil

Apply thread locking glue

Assemble two times

Assemble left and right side the same way

Assemble in right order

Drill holes with the specified diameter (mm)

Hint

5-way Nut W

rench

Hex W

rench
1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm,
3mm, 5mm

Grease

Glue

Thread Locking Glue

Silicon Oil

Phillips type screwdrivers & hex wrenches
(Ref:

TTR screw Drive Set )

Needle Nose Pliers

Special Reamer
(Ref:

TTR Hole Punch/
Reamer No.1

120)

Hobby knife

Lexan Cutter/Scissors

Wire Cutter

Glow Fuel
(Ref: R/C Model Fuel )

Fuel Bottle

Starter Box with

AC/DC Power

(Ref:

TTR Starter Box No.2409)

Air Filter Oil

Glow Starter

Glow Plug

.21 Class Rear Exhaust Engine (Ref:
TTR PRO-21B-R Engine No.9474)

Muf

fler

, Joining Pipe or Manifold &
Spring(Ref:

TTR Muf

fler & Manifold
No.9796, No.9797)

4.8V~6.0V Rx Battery Pack
recommended (Flat pack)

orque Digital Servo
(No.81

19, No.8123)

2 Channel Radio Set/
FM/PCM recommended

3.8mm

Marked "R"

Secure droop screw 3.8mm on the bottom

6.5

7.1

7.2

REAR SUSPENSION

7.3

7.4

7.5

7.7

9.1

RADIO BOX & FUEL TANK

Note orientation

Wheelbase
adjustment spacers

1mm

2mm

7.6

7.8

SIDE GUARD

Initial position on
the rear hub

10.1

10.2

Hint: You can use servo
grommets to protect your
servo (Not Included)

Hint: Use foam to cushion the battery pack
and receiver for vibration protection.

Servos not included

Battery pack & Receiver
not included

1.1

1.2

THR

TTLE AND BRAK

E LINKAG

Cut the attached throttle rod
in the bag (Approxi.15mm) to
avoid interfering.

"T"-ACE R/C, Futaba
"J" -JR, Sanwa,

Airtronic,
KO Propo, Multiplex

ENGINE MOUNT & CLUTC

H SE

Note the orientation of
the clutch shoes.

1.3
Throttle linkage
adjustment

AIR F

ILT

Cut of

f 15mm approx.

Idle adjustment Screw

Open fully

13.1

13.3

SHOCK ABSORBERS

Front shock (Short)

Place a few drop of silicon oil on the tip of
the shaft before inserting through the shock
body to prevent shaft thread from damaging
the o-ring seals.

HINT:

There are two attached steel

balls installed inside the Anti-Bumping
piston for variable shock damping .

13.2

Hint:

Use a piece of masking tape

to protect the shock shaft.

REAR WING

Initial front
shock position

Initial rear
shock position

WHEELS AND TIRES

Apply CA glue on the
edges of four wheels to
adhere the tires.

ø8.2mm

FOAM BUMPER INSTRUCTION

SET UP

3.Caster Adjustment(Front): Adjust the caster angle by changing

the plastic clips (caster shims) in the front upper hinge pin.

Front Anti-Squat
Adjustment

Caster
Adjustment
(Front)

Hint:

Using a needle nose pliers to install or reinstall the clips

makes the adjustment much easier.

Note1:

When putting the clips behind upper arms, cut the

ear of the clips to avoid interfering with steering slider.

Note2:

Ensure you make equal adjustments on both left and

right sides of the car.

4 Front Anti-Squat: The Front Anti-Squat angle can be adjusted

using the different plastic eccentric bushings in the front
suspension plate. Please refer to the table below.

Eccentric

Total

Characteristics

Bushing

FF-1

6˚

Decreases steering response.

Good handling on bumpy tracks.

FF0

7˚

FF1

8˚

Increases steering response.

Good handling on smooth tracks

Steering Characteristics

Clips behind upper arm

Sharper corner-in, slower corner-exit

More Caster (Note)
Clips in the front of upper arm Slower corner-in, faster corner-exit
Less Caster

SET UP

1. Toe Adjustment (Front) Adjust the front toe angle by tuning

the length of the left and right steering rod.

Toe Adjustment
(Rear)

Toe Adjustment
(Front)

Note:

Ensure you adjust either the length of right and left

tie rod the same.

2. Toe Adjustment (Rear) Adjust the rear toe angle

by changing the various toe blocks behind the
rear bulkhead. Take out the embedded plastic
balls inside of the block length and re-insert
to the new toe block. Replace the toe block.
There are 4 different blocks that can be chosen
for adjustments. Please refer to the table
below.

Block No.

Rear toe-in angle Steering Characteristics

RR1

Less rear toe-in

Increases steering but decreases the

(Less grip )

stability on power when exiting corners.

RR 1.5

RR 2

RR 3

More rear toe-in

Decreases steering but increases stability

(More grip)

on power when exiting corners.

Rod length

Steering Characteristics

Tuning longer

• Increases straight-line stability

More front toe-in

• Makes the steering response milder

Tuning shorter

• Decreases straight-line stability

More front toe-out • Makes the steering response quicker

SET UP

5.Rear Anti-Squat Adjustment: Adjust the rear anti-squat of

the rear lower arms by replacing the different plastic arms
suspension holders at the front of the rear bulkhead.

Camber
Adjustment
(Front)

Rear Anti-Squat
Adjustment

6.Camber Adjustment(Front): Adjust the front camber by adjusting

the lengths of threaded parts of the front pivot balls in the upper
arms longer or shorter.

Rear susp.

Characteristics

arm holders
RF 0

Less anti-squat, flat arm
Increases rear traction when cornering
Decrease rear traction when accelerating.

RF2

Easy handling on bumpy tracks

RF3

More anti-squat, leaning backwards
Decreases rear traction when cornering

RF4

Increases rear traction when accelerating
Easy handling on smooth or slippery tracks

Note:

Ensure you make equal adjustments on both left and right

sides of the car.

Length(L)

Steering Characteristics

Making longer.

Less steering

Positive camber.
Making shorter.

More steering

Negative camber.

Eccentric

Servo saver

Camber adjusting range

bushings

top plate

of the front camber

Outer hole

More camber adjustment

Inner hole

Less camber adjustment

Note1:

To expanding the adjusting range of the front camber,

you can also change the eccentric bushing in the upper plate
at the very front of the front bulkhead and the mounting holes
of hinge holders on the servo saver top plate.

Note2:

Ensure you make equal adjustments on both left and

right sides of the car.

SET UP

7.Camber Adjustment(Rear): Adjust the rear camber by

adjusting the lengths of the upper tie rods.

Ride Height (or
Droop) Adjustment

Camber
Adjustment
(Rear)

8.Ride Height (or Droop) Adjustment: The front/rear ride height

can be adjusted by screwing in or unscrewing the setscrews
in the lower arms.

Setscrews

Ride height

Characteristics

Screwing in Becomes lower

Less steering, good handling
on smooth tracks

Unscrewing Becomes higher More steering, good handling

on rough tracks

Note: Ensure you make equal adjustments on both left and
right sides of the car.

Length(L)

Steering Characteristics

Making longer.

Decreases traction when entering corners.

Positive camber.
Making shorter.

Increases traction when entering corners

Negative camber.

Note1:

You can also adjust the rear camber by

positioning the rear upper tie rods in the different holes
in the shock towers and outer rear hubs. For more
information, please refer to the "Set-Up Sheet" in a
separate sheet.

Note2:

Ensure you make equal adjustments on both

left and right sides of the car.

Ackerman
Adjustment

9.Ackerman Adjustment: Adjust the Ackerman angle by linking

the front steering rods into the different holes on the steering
slider.

Steering tie-rod

Characteristics

mounting holes
Forward holes

Makes the steering response milder
Suitable for high speed race way.

Rearward holes

Makes the steering response sharper.
Suitable for narrow, tight tracks

Thank you for purchasing a

Thunder

iger Product.

Please read all instructions and familiarize yourself with the products and controls
before operation.

This product is not a toy

. It is a high performance model product. It is important to familiarize
yourself with the model, its manual, and its construction before assembly or operation.
A

child operating under the supervision of the adults is necessary

.
2.

Always keep this instruction manual ready at your hand for your assembling and operating
reference, even after completing the assembly

.
3. Make sure all the screws are properly tightened and all the parts are checked after running
the car for a long period of time.
4. For the best performance, it is important to make sure all the moveable parts work free
without binding.
5. Do not operate model products in rain, on public roads, near crowds, near airport, or
near areas with restricted radio operation.
6.

Always keep fuel away from heat and open flame. Only operate in open, well-ventilated
area. Store fuel in cool, dry area. Keep the fuel bottle cap tightly closed. Clean up any
leak or excess fuel before starting the engine.
7.

This product, its parts, and its construction tools can be harmful to your health.

Always
exercise extreme caution when assembling and/or operating this product. Do not touch
any part of the model that rotates.
8. Check your radio frequency with the proper operating frequency of the area or country

.
Always check to see if there are any modelers operating on the same frequency as yours.
Also, check your radio for proper operation before operating a model.

CAUTION

Apply few drops of CA
glue around the profile

edge of the carbon plate
for added strength.

Hint: Oil on the paper
gasket will hold it in place

Temporarily insert
brake disk here for
proper gap between
pads.

Choose the FR0 toe block and RF2 toe block for the initial setting. You can adjust
front caster, rear inboard toe and rear anti-squat by changing the different suspension
arm holders to meet your race requirement. For more adjusting details, please refer
to "Set Up" section.

Marked "L"

40.8 mm

Outer

Inner

Insert the ball joints into
the suspension holders.

9.3

9.4

Apply few drops of CA glue around the profile
edge of the carbon plate for added strength.

Foam not included

Hint: Cut a piece of fuel tubing as
fuel tank grommet as shown.

Muf

fler and manifold not included

Engine
not included

10.3

1mm

Approx 0.5mm

1.Neutral

2.High throttle

Cut the supplied
silicone tube in
J BAG

Rear shock (Long)

4. Fill the shock bodies all the way up

with silicon oil. Place the diaphragm
in the shock cap first and quickly screw
the cap into place.

Install appropriat servo horn
accordingly to your servo.

Marked "T" or "J"

3.Brake

13.4

14.1

14.2

From G BAG

M3x16mm
Flat Head Hex Screw

Lock Nut, M3

M3x20mm
Flat Head Hex Screw

M3x16mm
Button Head Hex Screw

M3x12mm
Button Head Hex Screw

M3x8mm
Button Head Hex Screw

M3x14mm
Flat Head Hex Screw

Roll Pin, ø2.5x11mm

O-ring, ø5.8x9.6mm
O-ring, ø4.4x0.8mm

0.15mm Gear Shim

0.2mm Satelite Gear Shim

M3x22mm
Button Head Hex Screw

M3x25mm
Button Head Hex Screw

M3x12mm
Socket Head Hex Screw

M3x16mm
Socket Head Hex Screw

M5x4mm
Set Screw

Lock Nut, M3

M3x35mm
Socket Head Hex Screw

M3x3mm
Set Screw

M4x10mm
Flat Head Hex Screw

M4x12mm
Flat Head Hex Screw

M3x10mm
Button Head Hex Screw

M3x12mm
Button Head Hex Screw

M3x10mm
Flat Head Hex Screw

M5x4mm
Set Screw

Roll Pin, ø3x17mm

M4x12mm
Set Screw

M3x16mm
Button Head Hex Screw

M3x10mm
Button Head Hex Screw

M3x30mm
Button Head Hex Screw

M3x10mm
Button Head Hex Screw

M3x5mm
Set Screw

M4x16mm
Flat Head Hex Screw

M3x18mm
Button Head Hex Screw

Lock Nut, M3

M3x12mm
Set Screw

Roll Pin, ø3x17mm

M5x4mm Set Screw

M4x12mm
Set Screw

M3x22mm
Button Head Hex Screw

M3x5mm
Set Screw

M4x12mm
Flat Head Hex Screw

M3x18mm
Socket Head Hex Screw

Lock Nut, M3

M3x22mm
Button Head Hex Screw

M3x3mm Set Screw

M3x5mm Set Screw

M3x10mm
Button Head Hex Screw

Lock Nut, M3

M3x8mm
Flat Head Hex Screw

M3x10mm
Button Head Hex Screw

M3x8mm
Button Head Hex Screw

M3x10mm
Button Head Hex Screw

M3x10mm
Flat Head Hex Screw

M3x22mm
Button Head Hex Screw

M3x12mm
Flat Head Hex Screw

M4x10mm
Flat Head Hex Screw

M4x12mm
Flat Head Hex Screw

M4x4mm Set Screw

M3x3mm
Set Screw

Flat Washer, ø2.6

M3x12mm
Button Head Hex Screw

M3x16mm
Button Head Hex Screw

M3x8mm
Button Head Hex Screw

Lock Nut, M2.6

M3x25mm
Socket Head Hex Screw

Lock Nut, M3

M3x3mm
Set Screw

M3x20mm
Socket Head Hex Screw

Lock Nut, M3

M3x3mm
Set Screw

M3x10mm
Button Head Hex Screw

ø3xø8
Special Washer

M3x10mm
Button Head Hex Screw

ø3xø8
Special Washer

Lock Nut, M3

M3x18mm
Socket Head Hex Screw

ENGINE

RADIO

OPERATION

FIR

ST AID

NING

rench

Ball joints must be 90˚ to each other

3x16mm

3x20mm

3x16mm

INDEX

INTRODUCTION



IMPOR

ANT

NOTES & W

ARNING



ITEMS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLE



STEP

1 STEERING SER

VO SA

VER



STEP

2 GEAR DIFFERENTIALS



STEP

3 FRONT

& REAR BULKHEAD



STEP

4 CENTER DIFF MOUNT

& BRAKE



STEP

5 CENTER DRIVE

TRAIN



STEP

6 FRONT

SUSPENSION



STEP

7 REAR SUSPENSION



STEP

8 SIDE GUARD



STEP

9 RADIO BOX & FUEL

ANK



STEP

10 ENGINE MOUNT

& CLUTCH SET



STEP

THROTTLE

AND BRAKE LINKAGE



STEP

AIR FIL

TER



STEP

13 SHOCK

ABSORBERS



STEP

14 REAR WING



STEP

15 WHEEL

AND

TIRE



STEP

16 FOAM BUMPER INSTRUCTION



SET



SET

SHEET



3x12mm

Right

Left

Right

3x12mm

Note the direction

ø5x10mm
Bearing

Center diff out
drive cup

3x14mm

Hint: Use tweezer
to insert pin

3x14mm

M3x12mm
Socket Head Hex Screw

M3x16mm
Socket Head Hex Screw

5x4mm

3x16mm

3x12mm

3x16mm

3x12mm

5x4mm

3x22mm

3x25mm

3x12mm

3x16mm

3x12mm

Hint: Use supplied shims in bag B
to adjust the proper gearme sh.
Carefully when assembling, do not
bend shims.

M3x16mm
Brake Pad Fixing Screw

M3x8mm
Button Head Hex Screw

ø10x19mm Bearing

ø8x16mm Bearing

Marked "R"

Hint:  Do  not  overti ghten
aluminum  screws .  Make
them slightly  touched,  so
the pivot balls move  freely.

Marked "R"

Marked "L"

M3x3mm
Set Screw

For alternative
position. Please
refer to P.29 Camber
Adjustmet (Front)

Marked "R"

Please refer to setup
sheet for Camber Angle
Track Width.

ø10x19mm Bearing

ø8x16mm Bearing

20mm

Tighten set screw onto
the hinge pin flat spot.

Lock Nut, M3

M3x14mm
Socket Head Hex Screw

Initial position
on the rear
shock tower

M3x14mm
Flat Head Socket Screw

For
AD2523-R

Hint: Cut the pressure nipple
beneath the tank cap for fuel
gun using.

ø3mm
Lock Washer

M3x8mm
Socket Head Hex Screw

Name of Driver

Date

Track

Radio

Servo

Engine

Plug

Fuel

Spur/ Clutch Bell

Wheels

Tires

Inner

Muffler

SHOCKS

Front

Rear

Shaft Type

Std Other:

Piston

Piston Ball

Oil

Spring

Blue: Softer(3.2lb)

Blue: Softer(2.7lb)

Red: Average(4.3lb)

Red: Average(3.2lb)

Black: Harder(5.2 lb)

Black: Harder(4.5lb)

Spacer

mm mm

REBOUND STOP

Front

Rear

CAMBER ANGLE

Front

Rear

˚Upper mm,
˚Lower mm

˚ mm

SHOCK MOUNT POSITION

Arm Mounting

FRONT ARM MOUNTING

DIFF. OIL

Front

Center

Rear

Oil

TOE ANGLE

Front

Rear

˚ mm

1 , 1.5 , 2 , 3

SET UP SHEET

FRONT/ REAR SUSPENSION HOLDER

REAR UPPER ARM POSITION

Spacer:

Max. 5mm

Front:

Rear:

STEERING PLATE

Front

Rear

SWAY BAR

Front

Gold ø3

Black ø2.7

Silver ø2.5

Rear

Gold ø3

Black ø2.7

Silver ø2.5

WHEELBASE ADJUSTMENT

Front

Rear

FF-1

RF0

RF2

RF3

RF4

RR1

RR1.5

RR2

RR3

1. Rear Hub Position
2.Upper Arm Position
3. Upright Pin Position

TRACK WIDTH

Track Width mm

RACE NOTE

Rear

Front

Cut excess of

f in order not
to hit the tank.

Hint: Use the
collars to adjust
the brake rod.

Shock Silicon Oil
Front 40wt

Rear 35wt

Marked "T" or "J"

Initial mounting holes

Already assembled

13.2

For
AD2523-R

From J BAG

M3x14mm
Button Head Hex Screw

Cut of

f shaded
portion if
necessary

Use the fuel tubing
holder to hold the tubes
together if necessary.

Hinge Pin (short)

Hinge Pin (long)

Main: Place TQ

Notes:

Surface: Smooth Bumpy

Bumps:

Traction: Low Med High

Composition:

Sandy Soft Dirt Grass Clay Other

Wet Dry Dusty Other

TRACK CONDITIONS

1.0mm

M3x12mm
Button Head Hex Screw

Front Drive Train

Marked

Hint: Cut the silicon
tube to 38mm length.

1mm

Inner

Outer

Intial Position

Refer to P.29 for Camber Adjustment

Initial setting of track width

(DIAMOND SILVER)

(IMOLA RED)

In order to fit the separated purchased body properly over the front foam bumper, a portion
of the bumper must be trimmed away depending on different body style. Use the supplied
1:1 scale paper template and an ink marker as show on the manual to outline the trimming
area on the front foam bumper. Then use a sharp hobby knife to cut the front foam bumper
following the mark outline.
Make sure your knife is sharp and big enough to cut into the bumper through from top
surface to the bottom. Remove all the unwanted material from the bumper. File the surface
of the foam smooth. (

Hint:

Or you may use a grinder for easy triming)

The bumper is now trimmed and properly fits the body that you chosen.

3.8mm on the bottom

FRONT

REAR

FRONT CASTER

(DIAMOND SILVER)

(IMOLA RED)

13mm

Spacer:

Front:

1mm

2mm

3mm

Rear:

1mm

2mm

3mm

Front diff silicon oil:

5,000 5,000

Center diff silicon oil: 8,000 5,000
Rear diff silicon oil:

1,000 5,000

Refer to P.30 for droop
adjustment.

Maximun shim
installation 5mm

1mm caster shim
for spare use

Refer to P.30 for
droop adjustment.

Initial setting of RR
suspension holders :RR3.
Refer to P.27 for rear toe
adjustment.

Before Cutting

After Cutting

Engine rotation direction

Hint:

The lock nuts are used if the fixing
screws get loose eventually

From

bag

M3x6mm
Flat Head Hex Screw

1mm shim for
spare use only

FR0

RR3

Arm

Front

Rear

Mounting

IN / OUT

Tower

Front

Rear

Mounting

IN / OUT

Tower Mounting

Hint:

The clutch tuning up is for
experienced modlers only

3mm

2mm

1mm

3mm

2mm

1mm

1mm caster shim
for spare use

PD0470

CLUTCH BELL

26mm,15T

, 1/8

PD0619

CLUTCH BELL

26mm,14T

, 1/8

9279G

AIR FIL

TER, 1/8, GREEN
9279P

AIR FIL

TER, 1/8, PINK

9279B

AIR FIL

TER, 1/8, BLACK

PD1866 SWAY BAR,GOLD 3mm,

PD1867 SWAY BAR, SILVER

2.5mm, S3

Always use air filter oil to
treat the foam sponge.

Cut off excess of
the strap.

Use nylon strap to fasten
the filter elbow

Cut of

f excess of
the strap.

HINT:

Place the diaphragm in the

schock cup before assembling with
shock body.

Hi nt:

Inse rt t he

included shock clips
to adjus t for spring
pre-load to set ride
height.

Marked "R"

Marked "L"

Note the orientation. The small pivot balls
are outside.

Front foam bumper not shown here.

PD1993

ALUMINUM CLUTCH SHOES

Insert a sheet of paper to
adjust proper gear mesh.

PD1981-W MULTI-SPOKE WHL, WHITE, 1/8
PD1981-Y MULTI-SPOKE WHL, YELLOW, 1/8

PD1981-B MULTI-SPOKE WHL, BLACK, 1/8
PD1981-G MULTI-SPOKE WHL, GREEN, 1/8

PD1981-P MULTI-SPOKE WHL, PINK, 1/8
PD1981-O MULTI-SPOKE WHL, ORANGE, 1/8

Secure droop screw 3.9mm on the bottom

3.9mm on the bottom

3x16mm

3x35mm

4x12mm

3x16mm

Cut off shaded portion

3x10mm

3x30mm

4x16mm

3x3mm

3x5mm

3x10mm

3x3mm

3x18mm

From F bag

Check out non-
binding movement

Cut off shaded portion

4x12mm

3x22mm

5x4mm

3x12mm

Cut off shaded portion

3x18mm

3x5mm

From F bag

4x12mm

3x22mm

3x5mm

3x3mm

3x10mm

3x8mm

3x10mm

From F bag

3x10mm

3x22mm

3x10mm

3x12mm

4x10mm

4x12mm

3x14mm

4x4mm

3x14mm

3x8mm

THUNDER TIGER CORPORATION

http://www.thundertiger.com

FF0

FF1

3x8mm

3x16mm

3x12mm

3x8mm

Recommended

3x20mm

3x25mm

3x3mm

Long

Short

3x3mm

Short

Rear Sock

Front Sock

Long

Short

3x16mm

5mm

3.9mm

2.5mm

7mm

7.5mm

RR3

From I bag

3mm

Servo tie rod

Upper

Lower

Track Width 275mm approx.

RR(1 , 1.5 , 2 , 3)

Front

IN OUT

Rear

IN OUT

Front

Rear

The initial setting of the Diffs oil meets most off-road
tracks for stable handling. Thicker silicon oil will decrease
the vehicle's turning capability and increase its forward
traction. Thinner oil is just the opposite that gives you
different handling. Ask an experienced modeler or your
hobby shop for further advice at your local track.

RALL

Y GAME

RALL

Y GAME

OUT

Less Caster

More Caster

3mm

2mm

1mm

6˚~ 8˚

0˚~ 4˚