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Thunder Tiger 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. To 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 Tiger 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

Note orientation

1. ADDITIONAL
ITEMS NEEDED
FOR COMPLETION

2. ADDITIONAL
ITEMS NEEDED
FOR STARTING
ENGINE

3. TOOLS NEEDED
FOR ASSEMBLY

4.  EQUIPMENT
NEEDED FOR
ASSEMBLY

5. TOOLS
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

 

Turn 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 ATV/ EPA 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

F

R

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 PLA

TE FR
TRANS, FF-1, S3 OPT

PD1848

ALUM FR PLA

TE FR

TRANS, FF0, S3 OPT

PD1849

ALUM FR PLA

TE FR

TRANS, FF+1, S3 OPT

PD1855

A7075 UPPER 

ARM

PLA

TE, S3 OPT

PD1866

SW

A

Y

 BAR,GOLD 3mm,

S3

PD1867

SW

A

Y

 BAR, SIL

VER

2.5mm, S3

PD1853

A7075 RR PLA

TE RR

TRANS, RR+2, S3 OPT
PD1991

A7075 RR PLA

TE RR
TRANS, RR+2.5, S3 OPT

PD1854

A7075 RR PLA

TE RR
TRANS, RR+3, S3 OPT

PD1992

A7075 RR PLA

TE RR
TRANS, RR+4, S3 OPT

PD1842-R

CARBON SER

VO
TRA

Y(R), S3 OPT

PD1842-S

CARBON SER

VO
TRA

Y(S), S3 OPT

AD2523-R

ANODIZED
W

ASHER, OPT

PD0680

CT MACHINE SCREW
M3x14mm

JD1577

PD1994 ALUM SHOCK SPRING

RETAINER, S3 OPT

PD1995 ALUM SHOCK BOTTOM,

S3

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 T

URNBUCKLE
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 Powered 4WD Rally Car

 

Engine and electrics are not included in the kit.

9796 3-CHAMBER TUNED PIPE, EFRA 2035
9796-1 3-CHAMBER TUNED PIPE,

W/ MANIFOLD EFRA 2035

PD1859 LITE ENGINE MOUNT

9797 3-CHAMBER TUNED PIPE, EFRA 2039
9797-1 3-CHAMBER TUNED PIPE,

W/ MANIFOLD EFRA 2039

Note orientation

PD1860

HARD SW

A

Y

 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.

T

entatively  tighten  the
two screws

FR0

RF2

3x10mm

3x8mm

4x12mm

4x10mm

4x12mm

3x12mm

3x10mm

3x10mm

4x12mm

PD1850

A7075 RR PLA

TE FR

TRANS, FR0, S3 OPT

3x10mm

4x12mm

Apply silicon oil to
hold gasket to
bottom of bulkhead.

PD1851

A7075 FR PLA

TE RR

TRANS, RF0, S3 OPT

PD1989

A7075 FR PLA

TE RR

TRANS, RF+2, S3 OPT
PD1990

A7075 FR PLA

TE RR
TRANS, RF+3, S3 OPT

PD1852

A7075 FR PLA

TE 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 Tiger EB-4 S3 was designed as a whole new off-road 4WD nitro-racing buggy,
especially on a high-speed and bumpy off-road track. There's no doubt that the innovation
would be the very first priority of our design team. We 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  construction  and  more  than  innovative,  good  looking  and  high  performance
suspension. This is a look into the future for 1/8th scale cars and the future is here with
Thunder Tiger. However there is no compromise between the innovation and quality. Thunder
Tiger guarantees you should have many hours of trouble free use from this R/C product.
We race and test our products around the world to bring you state-of-the-art R/C products.

INTRODUCTION

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 off, first turn the receiver off, then the transmitter

off.

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 Tiger and

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

2. Thunder Tiger assumes  and accepts  no responsibility  for personal and/or property

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.

IMPORTANT NOTES & WARNING

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
Tiger professional R/C model products.)

Optional Parts

Cut off shaded portion

Tentatively tighten

Check out non-binding movement

True-to-scale diagram

Must be purchased separately

Pay attention here

Use pliers

Wire Cutter

Hobby knife

ITEMS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

1.1

1.2

STEERING SERVO SAVER

1

1.3

1

2.1

2.2

GEAR DIFFERENTIALS

2

Note the direction of
curve side

Note Left thread, Right thread

1.4

3.1

3

3.2

4.1

4.2

GEAR DIFFERENTIALS

4

Front diff silicon oil:

5,000

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

1,000

FRONT & REAR BULKHEADS

4.4

4

4.5

CENTER DRIVE 

TRAIN

5

6.1

6

6.2

FR

ONT SUSPENSI

ON

6.3

6.4

6

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 Wrench

Hex Wrench
1.5mm,  2mm,  2.5mm,
3mm, 5mm

Grease

CA 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.1120)

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)

Muffler, Joining Pipe or Manifold &
Spring(Ref: TTR Muffler & Manifold
No.9796, No.9797)

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

Torque Digital Servo
(No.8119, No.8123)

2 Channel Radio Set/
FM/PCM recommended

3.8mm

Marked "R"

Secure droop screw 3.8mm on the bott

om

6.5

7.1

7

7.2

R

EAR SUSPENSI

ON

7.3

7.4

7

7.5

7.7

7

9.1

RADIO BO

X & F

UEL T

ANK

9

Note orientation

Wheelbase
adjustment spacers

1mm
2mm

2mm

7.6

7.8

8

SIDE GUAR

D

Initial position on
the rear hub

10.1

10

10.2

Hint: 

Y

ou  can  use  servo
grommets  to  protect  your
servo (Not Included)

Hint: Use foam to cushion the battery pa

ck

and receiver for vibration protection.

Servos not included

Battery pack & Receiver
not included

11.1

11.2

THROTTLE AND BRAKE LINKAGE

11

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 & CLUTCH SET

K

bag

Note the orientation of
the clutch shoes.

11.3
Throttle  linkage
adjustment

11

AIR FILTER

12

Cut off 15mm approx.

Idle adjustment Screw

Open fully

13.1

13

13.3

13

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.

14

15

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 f

ront 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-Squ

at angle can be adjusted

using  the  different  plastic  eccentric

  bushings  in  the  front

suspension plate. Please refer to the t

able below.

Eccentric 

Total

Characteristics
Bushing

FF-1

Decreases steering response.
Good handling on bumpy tracks.

FF0

FF1

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. 

T

oe 

Adjustment (Front) 

Adjust the front toe angle by tuning
the length of the left and right steering 

rod.

T

oe 

Adjustment
(Rear)

T

oe 

Adjustment
(Front)

Note:

 Ensure you adjust either the length 

of right and left

tie rod the same.

2. 

T

oe 

Adjustment (Rear) 

Adjust the rear toe angle
by changing the various toe blocks behi

nd the

rear bulkhead. 

T

ake out the embedded plastic
balls inside of the block length and re-

insert

to the new toe block. Replace the toe bl

ock.

There are 4 dif

ferent blocks that can be chosen
for  adjustments.  Please  refer  to  th

e  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 corner

s.

RR 1.5

RR 2

RR 3

More rear toe-in

Decreases steering but increases stab

ility

(More grip)

on power when exiting corners.

Rod length 

Steering Characteristics

T

uning longer

• Increases straight-line stability
More front toe-in

• Makes the steering response milder

T

uning 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 di

f

ferent 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 fro

nt 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 cornerin

g

Decrease rear traction when accelerat

ing.

RF2

Easy handling on bumpy tracks

RF3
More anti-squat, leaning backwards
Decreases rear traction when cornerin

g

RF4

Increases rear traction when accelerati

ng

Easy handling on smooth or slippery tr

acks

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: 

T

o expanding the adjusting range of t

he front camber

,
you can also change the eccentric b

ushing 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 adjustmen

ts 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 r

ods.

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 unscr

ewing 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 adjustme

nts on both left and

right sides of the car

.

Length(L)

Steering Characteristics
Making longer

.Decreases traction when entering cor

ners.

Positive camber

.
Making shorter

.Increases traction when entering corn

ers

Negative camber

.

Note1:

 Y

ou  can  also  adjust  the  rear  camb

er  by

positioning the rear upper tie rods in the

 dif

ferent 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 dif

ferent 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 Tiger Product.

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

1. 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 to

e block for the initial setting. 

Y

ou can adjust
front caster

, rear inboard toe and rear anti-squat b

y changing the dif

ferent suspension
arm holders to meet your race require

ment. 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

9.4

Apply few drops of CA

 glue around the profile
edge of the carbon plate for added str

ength.

Foam not included

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

Muffler 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

FIRST AID

WARNING

Wrench

Ball joints must be 90˚ to each other

3x16mm

3x16mm

3x20mm

3x20mm

3x16mm

INDEX

INTRODUCTION  

 

2

IMPORTANT NOTES & WARNING  

 

3

ITEMS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLE  

 

4

STEP 1  STEERING SERVO SAVER  

 

5

STEP 2  GEAR DIFFERENTIALS  

 

7

STEP 3  FRONT & REAR BULKHEAD  

 

8

STEP 4  CENTER DIFF MOUNT & BRAKE  

 

9

STEP 5  CENTER DRIVE TRAIN  

 

11

STEP 6  FRONT SUSPENSION  

 

12

STEP 7  REAR SUSPENSION  

14

STEP 8  SIDE GUARD  

16

STEP 9  RADIO BOX & FUEL TANK  

17

STEP 10  ENGINE MOUNT & CLUTCH SET  

 

19

STEP 11  THROTTLE AND BRAKE LINKAGE  

 

20

STEP 12  AIR FILTER  

 

22

STEP 13  SHOCK ABSORBERS  

 

23

STEP 14  REAR WING  

 

24

STEP 15  WHEEL AND TIRE  

 

26

STEP 16  FOAM BUMPER INSTRUCTION 

 

26

SET UP  

 

27

SET UP SHEET  

 

31

3x12mm

Right

Left

Left

Right

3x12mm

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

3x22mm

3x25mm

3x12mm

3x12mm

3x16mm

3x16mm

3x12mm

Hint: Use supplied shims in bag B
to  adjust  the  proper  gearmesh.
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  overtighten
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
T

rack Width.

ø10x19mm Bearing

ø8x16mm Bearing

20mm

T

ighten 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 

T

rack

Radio

Servo

Engine

Plug

Fuel

Spur/ Clutch Bell

Wheels

T

ires

Inner

Muffler

SHOCKS

Front

Rear

Shaft Type

 Std  

 Other:           

 Std  

 Other:

Piston

Piston Ball

 

0  

 

1  

 

2

 

0  

 

1  

 

2

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 ST

OP

Front

Rear

                                         mm

                                       mm

CAMBER 

ANGLE

Front

Rear

        ˚Upper                    mm,
        ˚Lower                    mm

              ˚                     mm

SHOCK MOUNT POSITION

Arm Mounting

FRONT 

ARM MOUNTING

DIFF

. OIL

Front

Center

Rear

   Oil

#             

#             

#

T

OE 

ANGLE

Front

Rear

              ˚                     mm

 1 , 

 1.5 , 

 2 , 

 3

SET UP SHEET

FRONT/ REAR SUSPENSION HOL

DER

REAR UPPER 

ARM POSITION

Spacer: 

Max. 5mm

Front:

mm

Rear:

mm

STEERING PLA

TE

A: 

Front

B: 

Rear

SW

A

Y

 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

 FR                                

 RR1

 RR1.5

 RR2

 RR3

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

 A

 B

TRACK WIDTH

Track Width                      mm

RACE NOTE

Rear

Front

Cut excess off 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 off 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

Refer to P.29 for Camber Adjustment

Initial setting of track width

(DIAMOND SIL

VER)

(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.

16

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

Approx. 1/8"

Engine rotation direction

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

From A bag

M3x6mm
Flat Head Hex Screw

1mm shim for
spare use only

FR0

RR3

Arm

Front

Rear

Mounting

 IN  /  

 OUT

 IN  /  

 OUT

T

ower

Front

Rear

Mounting

 IN  /  

 OUT

 IN  /  

 OUT

T

ower 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 FILTER, 1/8, GREEN

9279P AIR FILTER, 1/8, PINK
9279B AIR FILTER, 1/8, BLACK

PD1866

SW

A

Y

 BAR,GOLD 3mm,
S3

PD1867

SW

A

Y

 BAR, SIL

VER
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 off 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  adjust 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 bott

om

3.9mm on the bottom

3x16mm

3x35mm

3x35mm

4x12mm

3x16mm

Cut of

f shaded portion

3x10mm

3x30mm

4x16mm

3x3mm

3x5mm

3x10mm

3x10mm

3x3mm

3x18mm

From F bag

Check out non-
binding movement

Cut of

f shaded portion

4x12mm

3x22mm

5x4mm

3x12mm

Cut of

f shaded portion

3x18mm

3x5mm

3x5mm

From F bag

4x12mm

3x22mm

3x22mm

3x5mm

3x3mm

3x10mm

3x8mm

3x8mm

3x8mm

3x10mm

From F bag

3x10mm

3x22mm

3x10mm

3x12mm

3x12mm

4x10mm

4x12mm

3x14mm

4x4mm

3x14mm

3x8mm

T

HUNDER TIGER COR

POR

A

TION

 

   

http://www.thundertiger.com

 

FF0

 

FF1

3x8mm

3x16mm

3x16mm

3x12mm

3x8mm

Recommended

3x20mm

3x25mm

3x3mm

3x3mm

3x3mm

Long

Long

Short

3x3mm

Short

Rear Sock

Front Sock

Long

Short

3x16mm

5mm

3.9mm

2.5mm

7mm

7.5mm

RR3

From I bag

3mm

3mm

Servo tie rod

Upper

Lower

T

rack 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.

RALLY GAME

RALLY GAME

OUT

IN

IN

Less Caster

More Caster
3mm

2mm

1mm

6˚~ 8˚

0˚~ 4˚

+

-

+

-

FRONT

 T

OE

REAR 

T

OE

3mm

2mm

1mm

(Shock Oil Brand:                                   )

1

3

2

1mm

2mm

3mm

3x14mm

3x14mm

3x18mm

1mm

2mm

3x10mm

Brand:
Nitro:                    %

T/               

T

+

-+

-

OUT

IN

IN

Maxsimun Installation: 5mm

3x6mm

3x10mm

3x10mm

3x3mm

1. Find the paper template in the bag.And then

cut the template accordingly.

2. Tentatively stick the paper template upon the

surface of the foam bumper.

3. Choose one outline to fit your body style. Use

an ink marker to outline the trimming area.

4. Use a sharp hobby knife to cut the front bumper

following the marked outline.

Summary of Contents for 6232-K10

Page 1: ...e 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 Tiger S...

Page 2: ...sembling 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 Fo...

Page 3: ...nd 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...

Page 4: ...Hobby knife bag ITEMS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 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...

Page 5: ...Bell Crank PD1857 ALUM SERVO SAVER SET 1 1 1 2 A bag STEERING SERVO SAVER 1 Note Left thread Right thread Steering rod Ball joints must be 90 to each other 5x10mm Bearing 20mm Inner Outer 13mm Servo...

Page 6: ...ded strength 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 3x16mm 3x16mm 3x20mm 3x20mm 3x...

Page 7: ...2 5x11mm O ring 5 8x9 6mm O ring 4 4x0 8mm 0 15mm Gear Shim 0 2mm Satelite Gear Shim Center diff out drive cup 3x14mm Hint Use tweezer to insert pin 3x14mm Front diff si Center diff Rear diff si The i...

Page 8: ...Screw M3x25mm Button Head Hex Screw M3x12mm Socket Head Hex Screw M3x16mm Socket Head Hex Screw M5x4mm Set Screw Lock Nut M3 M3x12mm Socket Head Hex Screw M3x16mm Socket Head Hex Screw 5x4mm 3x16mm 3x...

Page 9: ...tion Insert brake disk between brake Pads PD1845 CTR DIFF MOUNT S3 OPT PD1861 HEATSINK DISC BRAKE S3 OPT 4 1 4 2 D bag GEAR DIFFERENTIALS 4 Temporarily insert brake disk here for proper gap between pa...

Page 10: ...4 4 4 4 5 4 3 M3x35mm Socket Head Hex Screw M3x3mm Set Screw 3x35mm 3x35mm 3mm 3mm 3x3mm...

Page 11: ...RANS 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 E bag CENTER DRIVE TRAIN 5 F bag Choose the FR0 toe bloc...

Page 12: ...roop screw 3 8mm on the bottom Marked L M5x4mm Set Screw Roll Pin 3x17mm M4x12mm Set Screw M3x16mm Button Head Hex Screw 10x19mm Bearing 8x16mm Bearing Marked R Hint Do not overtighten aluminum screws...

Page 13: ...5mm Set Screw M4x16mm Flat Head Hex Screw M3x18mm Button Head Hex Screw Lock Nut M3 Marked R Marked L M3x3mm Set Screw For alternative position Please refer to P 29 Camber Adjustmet Front Marked R Ple...

Page 14: ...n 3x17mm M5x4mm Set Screw M4x12mm Set Screw M3x22mm Button Head Hex Screw 10x19mm Bearing 8x16mm Bearing Refer to P 30 for droop adjustment Secure droop screw 3 9mm on the bottom Cut off shaded portio...

Page 15: ...ase adjustment spacers 1mm 2mm 2mm 7 6 40 8 mm Outer Inner Insert the ball joints into the suspension holders M3x5mm Set Screw M4x12mm Flat Head Hex Screw M3x18mm Socket Head Hex Screw Lock Nut M3 M3x...

Page 16: ...ear hub I bag M3x3mm Set Screw M3x5mm Set Screw M3x10mm Button Head Hex Screw Lock Nut M3 M3x8mm Flat Head Hex Screw Initial position on the rear shock tower PD1866 SWAY BAR GOLD 3mm S3 PD1867 SWAY BA...

Page 17: ...9 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 inclu...

Page 18: ...M3x10mm Button Head Hex Screw M3x10mm Flat Head Hex Screw M3x22mm Button Head Hex Screw M3x12mm Flat Head Hex Screw Hint Cut the pressure nipple beneath the tank cap for fuel gun using Hint Cut the si...

Page 19: ...d Engine not included 10 3 M4x10mm Flat Head Hex Screw M4x12mm Flat Head Hex Screw M4x4mm Set Screw Lock Nut M3 M3x14mm Socket Head Hex Screw 3mm Lock Washer M3x8mm Socket Head Hex Screw Before Cuttin...

Page 20: ...ox Install appropriat servo horn accordingly to your servo Marked T or J M3x3mm Set Screw Flat Washer 2 6 M3x12mm Button Head Hex Screw M3x16mm Button Head Hex Screw M3x8mm Button Head Hex Screw Lock...

Page 21: ...en 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 ATV EPA functions are available on the transmitter adjust t...

Page 22: ...holder to hold the tubes together if necessary M3x6mm Flat Head Hex Screw 9279G AIR FILTER 1 8 GREEN 9279P AIR FILTER 1 8 PINK 9279B AIR FILTER 1 8 BLACK Always use air filter oil to treat the foam sp...

Page 23: ...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 pi...

Page 24: ...Initial rear shock position 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 13 4 M3x25mm Socket Head Hex Screw...

Page 25: ...REW M3x14mm 14 O bag REAR WING 14 1 14 2 M3x10mm Button Head Hex Screw 3x 8 Special Washer M3x10mm Button Head Hex Screw 3x 8 Special Washer M3x18mm Socket Head Hex Screw For AD2523 R M3x14mm Button H...

Page 26: ...e 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...

Page 27: ...e 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...

Page 28: ...he 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 De...

Page 29: ...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 Length L Steering Cha...

Page 30: ...cs 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 positioni...

Page 31: ...Red Average 4 3lb Red Average 3 2lb Black Harder 5 2 lb Black Harder 4 5lb Spacer mm mm REBOUND STOP Front Rear mm mm CAMBER ANGLE Front Rear Upper mm Lower mm mm SHOCK MOUNT POSITION Arm Mounting FRO...

Page 32: ...F2 RF3 RF4 FR RR1 RR1 5 RR2 RR3 1 Rear Hub Position 2 Upper Arm Position 3 Upright Pin Position A B TRACK WIDTH Track Width mm RACE NOTE Rear Front Main Place TQ Notes Surface Smooth Bumpy Bumps Tract...

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