Sportwerks Turmoil RTR Assembly And Tuning Manual Download

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Sportwerks

™

Turmoil

™

RTR

Assembly and Tuning Manual

Length:

19.4 in (492mm)

Width:

12.2 in (310mm)

Track:

Front: Adjustable

10.6 in–12.2 in

(270mm–310mm)
Rear 12.2 in (310mm)

Wheelbase: Adjustable

12.8 in–13.0 in (325mm–330mm)

Weight:

7.6 lb (3447 grams)

Gear Ratio:

10.86 to 1

Summary of Contents for Turmoil RTR

Page 1: ...mbly and Tuning Manual Length 19 4 in 492mm Width 12 2 in 310mm Track Front Adjustable 10 6 in 12 2 in 270mm 310mm Rear 12 2 in 310mm Wheelbase Adjustable 12 8 in 13 0 in 325mm 330mm Weight 7 6 lb 3447 grams Gear Ratio 10 86 to 1 ...

Page 2: ... Engine 12 Fine Tuning Your Engine 12 Tuning the Low Speed Needle 12 Setting the Idle RPM 13 After Run Engine Maintenance 13 Setting the Brake Linkage 14 Parts Diagrams and Listings Center Differential 15 Front Rear Differential 16 Front and Rear Shocks 17 Steering Bellcrank Radio Tray 18 Front Suspension 19 Front Gearbox Mount 20 Front Rear Center Driveshaft 21 Rear Suspension 22 Rear Gearbox Mou...

Page 3: ...e it race ready is to install a 6 cell pack in the handheld starter and 12 AA batteries in the transmitter and receiver The front section of this manual features a 6 step quick start guide that will take you from box to race ready in about 15 minutes Also included are exploded view isometric drawings with part numbers and parts listings which are helpful when disassembling your Turmoil for repair ...

Page 4: ...R OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER HORIZON HOBBY INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES As Horizon Hobby Inc has no control over use setup final assembly modification or misuse no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury By the act of use setup or assembly the user accepts all resul...

Page 5: ... freight for non warranty repairs Please advise us of your preferred method of payment Horizon Hobby accepts money orders and cashiers checks as well as Visa MasterCard American Express and Discover cards If you choose to pay by credit card please include your credit card number and expiration date Any repair left unpaid or unclaimed after 90 days will be considered abandoned and will be disposed ...

Page 6: ... lock or crank lock tool 10mm deep socket wrench Additional Items Needed to Operate 6 cell 7 2 volt car pack DYN1000 recommended 12 AA Alkaline batteries 1 C Alkaline battery for glow igniter Air filter oil Car fuel Fuel bottle Recommended Tools SWK9920 Metric Allen Driver Set SWK9912 3 in 1 Tuning Screwdriver SWK9910 EZ On Clutch Spring Tool SWK9911 Header Spring Tool SWK9914 1 8 Scale Turnbuckle...

Page 7: ...rtwerksRC com Quick Start 1 Install 8 AA batteries in the transmitter noting the proper direction of each cell 2 Open the radio box and install 4 AA batteries in the battery holder noting the proper direction of each cell ...

Page 8: ...Insert the antenna tube in the top of the radio box Feed the receiver antenna through the tube until several inches extend out the top Install the antenna tip 4 Install a charged 6 cell 7 2 volt battery in the starter and attach the plug ...

Page 9: ... to make sure the servos are operating correctly and that the carburetor closes when the throttle trigger is released 6 Apply air filter oil not included and spread the oil uniformly onto the air filter allowing it to saturate the foam element Congratulations your Turmoil is ready to rip ...

Page 10: ...tion or expert drivers Setting the Needles While the needles are pre set at the factory it s a good idea to verify that the needles are properly set slightly rich for break in The following are the recommended settings for your new engine High Speed Needle 3 1 2 turns out Low Speed Needle 2 turns out counterclockwise from closed Note When checking the adjustment of the low speed needle it is cruci...

Page 11: ...e Use the included air filter and saturate the foam element with oil Starting Your Engine for the First Time Break In The first startups and the first 3 to 4 tanks of fuel while your engine is running is the most critical of its life and in many ways dictates how well it will perform and how long it will last During the first runs when the engine starts the exhaust should emit blue white smoke ind...

Page 12: ...y using an infrared temperature gauge but you can also use water to check the head temperature Refer to Fine Tuning Your Engine Fine TuningYour Engine As you gain experience you will be able to tune your engine based on its sound and feel during acceleration and at full throttle Until you ve developed this skill we recommend the following method of engine tuning Start your engine and drive your bu...

Page 13: ...you re finished racing for the day it s important to empty the fuel tanks and run the remaining fuel from the engine Continue to try and start the engine for several seconds after it will no longer fire to ensure that all fuel is out of the engine Put several drops of after run oil in the carburetor and turn the engine over with the starter for several seconds to coat the internal engine parts wit...

Page 14: ...g in your transmitter such that the carburetor is full open just as the trigger reaches the full throttle position By rotating the blue throttle knob you can now precisely adjust the throttle dead band the amount the throttle moves before the carburetor barrel actually opens without disturbing the spring preload settings 7 With the throttle at neutral pull the front silver knob brake linkage throu...

Page 15: ...Turmoil Pro 15 www sportwerksRC com 91 89 89 90 89 89 18 41 89 18 79 90 89 89 89 41 91 91 50 20 86 82 57 88 84 83 84 84 50 85 82 57 81 79 4 3 91 91 20 96 93 37 93 93 93 37 21 156 96 Center Differential ...

Page 16: ...al Front Differential 16 Turmoil ARR www sportwerksRC com 57 78 4 80 57 50 84 83 84 83 83 84 86 84 84 83 50 82 85 88 87 57 78 Front Rear Differential 57 78 87 50 84 83 88 82 86 84 85 83 84 57 4 80 82 50 83 84 83 84 78 ...

Page 17: ...2 73 71 72 73 29 72 73 72 73 65 73 68 73 64 73 73 75 63 73 33 73 70 73 72 73 26 73 34 73 62 170 67 73 72 73 45 73 75 44 64 74 72 74 74 75 34 74 26 74 63 74 67 74 70 74 72 74 29 72 73 71 72 74 72 74 71 72 74 33 74 72 74 44 45 74 75 74 75 69 74 66 74 77 170 62 Front and Rear Shocks ...

Page 18: ...5 95 95 95 95 26 26 51 34 45 26 13 45 95 95 Steering Bellcrank Radio Tray 182 182 31 97 27 97 100 31 97 30 97 30 97 98 98 30 97 97 97 97 97 37 96 96 96 96 96 96 37 96 96 96 37 96 96 37 96 96 96 96 96 96 96 2 96 96 26 23 23 22 26 96 96 96 96 96 4 96 96 96 99 99 157 24 158 23 23 23 26 34 12 96 2 96 96 96 99 22 26 ...

Page 19: ...Turmoil Pro 19 www sportwerksRC com 110 191 106 191 109 48 184 190 28 6 24 130 28 57 13 118 26 106 106 107 107 23 23 107 107 54 50 128 57 127 40 106 47 111 101 101 Front Suspension ...

Page 20: ...20 Turmoil ARR www sportwerksRC com 133 18 110 115 37 5 99 23 23 161 112 108 37 17 37 133 38 44 44 133 45 133 45 133 24 112 125 34 164 112 182 162 25 23 19 61 17 18 163 Front Gearbox Mount ...

Page 21: ...Rear Center Driveshaft Front Center Driveshaft Turmoil Pro 21 www sportwerksRC com 103 40 91 57 57 54 14 94 91 91 102 91 94 14 54 91 57 57 103 91 102 40 102 Front Rear Center Driveshaft ...

Page 22: ...22 Turmoil ARR www sportwerksRC com 6 28 130 45 46 28 50 128 184 28 120 46 111 57 54 111 119 57 34 45 53 19 40 127 44 28 24 183 101 101 Rear Suspension ...

Page 23: ...Pro 23 www sportwerksRC com Rear Gearbox Mount 18 136 6 136 136 6 137 8 26 8 38 134 121 134 18 44 134 45 134 44 3 134 37 134 45 134 17 34 26 61 34 163 34 18 18 163 121 44 121 179 19 164 34 26 26 181 181 182 136 ...

Page 24: ...24 Turmoil ARR www sportwerksRC com 10 2 9 3 4 8 11 4 2 3 8 3 3 10 9 8 34 105 105 34 39 153 152 104 104 159 Main Chassis ...

Page 25: ...Pro 25 www sportwerksRC com Engine Clutch Air Filter Assembly 149 149 149 148 149 149 32 149 174 154 155 150 155 150 155 151 155 155 39 139 138 142 140 141 55 144 140 172 26 15 55 172 150 150 150 150 34 147 17 ...

Page 26: ...26 Turmoil ARR www sportwerksRC com 135 135 135 27 97 135 135 135 3 135 23 135 135 26 135 135 135 43 71 43 175 135 22 Fuel Tank CVD 185 188 187 187 187 171 ...

Page 27: ...Rear Tire Wheel Front Tire Wheel Turmoil Pro 27 www sportwerksRC com Front Rear Tire Wheel Assembly 60 160 59 160 60 160 124 60 160 60 160 59 160 124 ...

Page 28: ...Socket Head Cap Screw 17 SWK2128 8 3mm x 12mm Socket Head Cap Screw 18 SWK2130 8 3mm x 14mm Socket Head Cap Screw 19 SWK2139 8 3mm x 23mm Socket Head Cap Screw 20 SWK2141 8 3mm x 25mm socket Head Cap Screw 21 SWK2222 8 3mm x 6mm Button Head Screw 22 SWK2224 8 3mm x 8mm Button Head Screw 23 SWK2226 8 3mm x 10mm Button Head Screw 24 SWK2232 8 3mm x 16mm Button Head Screw 25 SWK2254 8 4mm x 8mm Butto...

Page 29: ...Pivot Ball Bag Turmoil 6 6 8mm Pivot Ball 2 8 8mm Flange Pivot Ball 2 8 8mm Pivot Ball 4 6 8mm Flanged Pivot Ball Anodized 2 6 8mm Flanged Pivot Ball 1 6 8mm x 11mm Threaded Pivot Ball 45 SWK2480 Rod End Bag Turmoil 4 6 8mm Short Rod End 2 6 8mm Medium Rod End 4 6 8mm Long Rod End 2 8 8mm Rod End 4 6 8mm Shock Rod End 46 SWK2500 2 Rear Outer Suspension Hinge Pins 50mm 47 SWK2505 2 Front Upper Susp...

Page 30: ...Tires Inserts 2 1 8 Tire Foam Inserts 2 1 8 Buggy Tires 61 SWK3000 4 Shock Standoff Nuts 62 SWK3002 4 Shock Bushings 63 SWK3004 2 Shock Caps 64 SWK3006 4 Shock Bladders 65 SWK3008 2 Front Shock Body 66 SWK3010 2 Rear Shock Body 67 SWK3012 2 Shock Adjustment Collar 2 Adjustment Collar O Ring 68 SWK3016 2 Front Shock Shaft 54mm 69 SWK3018 2 Rear Shock Shaft 64mm 70 SWK3020 4 Shock Piston 2 Hole 1 5m...

Page 31: ...m 2 Shock Shaft Bushing 1mm 2 7mm Snap Ring 2 Shock Cap 4 1mm Spring Clip 4 2mm Spring Clip 4 3mm Spring Clip 4 4mm Spring Clip 4 5mm Spring Clip 4 6 8mm Shock Rod End 4 Upper Spring Retainer 4 Lower Spring Retainer 4 Shock Eyelet 2 3mm Washer 2 3mm Lock Nut 2 Shock Adjustment Collar 2 2 6mm Lock Nut 2 Shock Piston 2 Hole 1 2mm 2 Front Shock Shaft 54mm 2 Front Shock Body 2 Front Buggy Spring Black...

Page 32: ...3 4mm 2 Shock Shaft Bushing 1mm 2 7mm Snap Ring 2 Shock Cap 4 1mm Spring Clip 4 2mm Spring Clip 4 3mm Spring Clip 4 4mm Spring Clip 4 5mm Spring Clip 4 6 8mm Shock Rod End 4 Upper Spring Retainer 4 Lower Spring Retainer 4 Shock Eyelet 2 3mm Washer 2 3mm Lock Nut 2 Shock Adjustment Collar 2 2 6mm Lock Nut 2 Shock Piston 2 Hole 1 2mm 2 Rear Shock Shaft 64mm 2 Rear Shock Body 2 Rear Buggy Spring Part...

Page 33: ... Spring Retainer 4 Lower Spring Retainer 4 Shock Rod End 6 8mm 76 SWK3050 2 Front Buggy Springs Black Firm 77 SWK3060 2 Rear Buggy Springs Black Firm 78 SWK3070 2 F R Diff Output Yoke 79 SWK3072 2 Center Diff Output Yoke 80 SWK3074 1 43T Diff Gear 81 SWK3076 1 46T Steel Spur Gear 82 SWK3078 2 Differential O Rings 83 SWK3080 4 Spider Gear Shims 25mm 84 SWK3082 Diff Gear Bag 2 Bevel Gears 4 Spider G...

Page 34: ...rential Case 89 SWK3094 Brake Pads 4 Brake Pads 4 Brake Pad Spacers 90 SWK3096 2 Brake Discs 91 SWK3098 Diff Housing Bag 1 Lower Diff Housing 1 Upper Diff Housing 1 Bearing Support 1 Center Diff Housing upper 1 Center Diff Housing lower 1 Brake Standoff 93 SWK3104 Brake Cam Bag 1 Rear Brake Cam 1 Front Brake Cam 2 Brake Post Bushings 94 SWK3106 1 13T Differential Pinion Parts Listings ...

Page 35: ...4 Steering Bellcrank Bushings 1 Upper Servo Saver 1 Lower Servo Saver 1 Steering Bellcrank Left 1 Ball Cup 2 Bellcrank Post 1 Servo Saver Spring Retainer 1 Servo Saver Spring Retainer 3 3mm x11mm Ball Stud 3 3mm Lock Nut 1 3mm Nut 2 Drag Link Bushing 2 3mm x 10mm Flathead Screw 1 Ackerman Rack Pro 1 Bellcrank Shaft 1 3mm x 8mm Socket Head Cap Screw 1 Countersunk Washer 2 Flanged Pivot Balls Parts ...

Page 36: ...ster Red 1 Linkage Adjuster Blue 1 Linkage Adjuster Silver 3 Linkage Wire 1 Locking Collar 1 Linkage Spring 1 Silicone Tubing Rear Brake 1 Silicone Tubing Front Brake 4 3mm x 3mm Setscrew 3 Throttle Ball Cup 2 Ballrod Linkage 1 3mm x 8mm Socket Head Cap Screw 1 Countersunk Washer 2 Servo Arm Bushing 97 SWK3112 Radio Box Bag 1 Radio Box Bottom 1 Radio Box Center 1 Radio Box Top 1 Hinge Pin 2 1mm E ...

Page 37: ...nt 1 Rear Body Mount 1 Transponder Mount 2 Steering Servo Mounts 100 SWK3118 1 Switch Cover 101 SWK3133 Pin Brace Bag 3 Hinge Pin Brace RTR 1 Rear Hinge Pin Brace RTR 102 SWK3173 2 Center Drive Cup 103 SWK3169 Dogbones FCG chassis Turmoil 1 Rear Dogbone 1 Front Dogbone 104 SWK3126 Bumper Bag 1 Front Bumper 1 Rear Bumper 105 SWK3128 Chassis Mud Guard Bag 1 Mud Guard Left 1 Mud Guard Right Parts Lis...

Page 38: ...ap 108 SWK3134 2 Hinge Pin Bushings 109 SWK3139 2 Front Lower Suspension Arms Turmoil 110 SWK3141 2 Front Upper Suspension Arms Turmoil 111 SWK3138 Caster Camber Shim Bag 2 Upper Hinge Pin Bushing 2 Camber Shim 1mm 2 Camber Shim 1 5mm 2 Caster Shim Shim 2mm 4 Caster Shim 2 5mm 112 SWK3140 Front Bulkhead Bag 1 Front Bulkhead F Support 1 Front Bulkhead R Support 115 SWK3146 1 Upper Hinge Pin Support...

Page 39: ...SWK3164 Bulkhead Brace Bag 1 Front Bulkhead Brace 1 Rear Bulkhead Brace 127 SWK3170B 2 Wheel Hub Blue 128 SWK3172 2 Wheel Hub Pin 130 SWK9293 45 Degree Front Rear CVD s pr Turmoil 2 45 Degree F R CVD Bone pr Turmoil 2 45 Degree F R CVD Axle pr Turmoil 2 Coupling 2 CVD Coupler Pins 2 4mm Setscrew 134 SWK3182 Rear Sway Bar Bag 2 Sway Bar Pivot Ball 2 3mm x 14mm Setscrew 4 3mm x 3mm Setscrew 1 Rear S...

Page 40: ...Tank Cap Gasket 1 Splash Guard 2 3mm x 8mm Button Head Screw 1 Tank Lid Top O Ring 136 SWK3186 Wing Mount Bag 2 Wing Strut 2 Wing Brace 2 Wing Mount 137 SWK3188 1 Wing White 138 SWK3190 1 Flywheel 139 SWK3192 1 Collet 140 SWK3194 Clutch Nut Bag 1 Clutch Nut 4 Shims 141 SWK3196 3 Clutch Springs 142 SWK3198 3 Clutch Shoes 144 SWK3213 1 13T Clutch Bell 150 SWK3261 1 Electric Start Backplate One Way 1...

Page 41: ...il 155 SWK9203 007 High Torque Tuned Pipe 1 Pipe 1 Manifold 3 Pipe Springs 1 Manifold Seal 1 Pipe Seal 156 SWK3102 1 Center Diff Support Plate RTR 157 SWK3120 3 Servo Tray Standoff RTR 158 SWK3122 1 Servo Tray RTR 159 SWK3125 1 FCG Chassis RTR 160 SWK2850 2 1 8 Mounted Havoc Tire White 161 SWK9142 1 Front Shock Tower RTR 162 SWK3144 1 Top Plate RTR 163 SWK9159 Torque Rods FCG Chassis 1 Torque Rod ...

Page 42: ...287 Body Pins Turmoil 4 Large Body Pin 4 Medium Body Pin 183 SWK3272 Rear Aluminum Inner Suspension Mount Bag 1 Rear Left Aluminum Inner Suspension Mounts 1 Rear Right Aluminum Inner Suspension Mounts 184 SWK2441 8 4mm x 8mm Setscrew 185 SWK9295 2 45 Degree F R CVD Bone pr Turmoil 187 SWK9297 45 Degree Coupling Rebuild Kit 2 Coupling 2 CVD Coupler Pins 2 4mm Setscrew 188 SWK9298 2 45 Degree F R CV...

Page 43: ...1 1 5 2mm 4 1 0mm Camber Shim Blue 4 1 5mm Camber Shim Silver 4 2 0mm Camber Shim Black 192 SWK2461 4 Threaded Bell Crank Bushings 4 193 SWK3277 Ackerman Rack RTR 1 Ackerman Rack RTR 1 Lower Servo Saver 1 Steering Bellcrank Left 2 Threaded Bell Crank Bushings 2 3mm x 10mm Flathead Screw Parts Listings ...

Page 44: ...ransmission 8x16x5mm Clutch 5x10x4mm Steering 6x10x3mm Fluids Used in the Turmoil Shocks 30wt Oil Front and Rear Differentials Center 7000wt Front 5000wt Rear 1000wt ROAR and IFMAR 1 8 Scale Buggy Rules Minimum Track Width 10 ft continuous Maximum Length 28 74 in 730mm Maximum Width 12 20 in 310mm Maximum Height 9 84 in 250mm Wheelbase 10 63 12 99 in 270 330mm Minimum Weight 7 05 lb 3200g Maximum ...

Page 45: ...ar end traction Choosing Tires The single most important factor affecting the car s handling is tires Before you begin changing your setup it s important to choose the best tire for the conditions While experimenting with various tread designs compounds and liners is the optimum way to find the best combination it s time consuming If time is limited find out what tires the fast guys are using and ...

Page 46: ... Angle Toe In Droop Roll Bar Ground Clearance Rear Shocks Pistons Oil Springs Hub Roll Center Hub Position Differential Fluids Front Center Rear Gearing Clutch Bell Spur Gear Clutch Shoe Position Engine Type Plug Deck Clearance Exhaust Fuel Temperature Comments Tires Front Type Compound Liner Rear Type Compound Liner In In Mid Out Out 17 Degrees 22 Degrees Slick Smooth Bumpy Rough Tight Medium Ope...

Page 47: ... Angle Toe In Droop Roll Bar Ground Clearance Rear Shocks Pistons Oil Springs Hub Roll Center Hub Position Differential Fluids Front Center Rear Gearing Clutch Bell Spur Gear Clutch Shoe Position Engine Type Plug Deck Clearance Exhaust Fuel Temperature Comments Tires Front Type Compound Liner Rear Type Compound Liner In In Mid Out Out 17 Degrees 22 Degrees Slick Smooth Bumpy Rough Tight Medium Ope...

Page 48: ... 2006 Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 877 504 0233 www horizonhobby com 8794 ...

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