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.
Table of Contents • Turmoil ARR Main Manual Parts Diagrams and Listings Introduction........................................................................................ 3 Warranty Information.......................................................................... 4 Limited Warranty Period..................................................................... 4 Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability................................................ 4 Safety Precautions................................
Introduction Thanks for your purchase of the Turmoil™ RTR. Hang on—you’re about to discover just how much fun trying to tame an overpowered 1/8-scale nitro buggy can be. In just minutes you’ll be ripping up the dirt, at speeds over 40 mph. The Turmoil chassis is based on the race winning design of the Sportwerks™ Turmoil Pro racing buggy. Professionally built and hand assembled by the Sportwerks team. The shocks and differentials are pre-filled with the correct lubes for optimum handling and performance.
Safety, Precautions, and Warnings This model is controlled by a radio signal that is subject to interference from many sources outside your control. This interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is advisable to always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model, as this margin will help to avoid collisions or injury. • Always operate your model in an open area away form cars, traffic, or people. Warranty Information Limited Warranty Period Horizon Hobby, Inc.
Warranty Inspection and Repairs To receive warranty service, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Providing warranty conditions have been met, your product will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby.
Tools You Will Find Handy In addition to the tools included in this kit, you will find the following items useful when performing maintenance or repair to your Turmoil. Additional Items Needed to Operate • 6-cell 7.2 volt car pack (DYN1000 recommended) • 12 “AA” Alkaline batteries • 1.5mm hex wrench • 1 “C” Alkaline battery (for glow igniter) • 2mm hex wrench • Air filter oil • 2.5mm hex wrench • Car fuel • 3mm hex wrench • Fuel bottle • 5.
Quick Start 1. Install 8 “AA” batteries in the transmitter noting the proper direction of each cell. www.sportwerksRC.com 2. Open the radio box and install 4 “AA” batteries in the battery holder noting the proper direction of each cell.
3. 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. • Turmoil ARR 4. Install a charged 6-cell 7.2-volt battery in the starter and attach the plug. www.sportwerksRC.
5. Turn on the transmitter and then the receiver. Check 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! www.sportwerksRC.
The Sportwerks Carburetor Faster Idle (clockwise) Sportwerks™ The .26 v2 engine features a slide-valve carburetor and includes two inserts of varying diameters. The carburetor inserts are used to change the power curve and response of the engine. The two inserts included have the following effect: 7.5mm – Develops good mid-range power; easier to control than the 9mm insert; best for medium traction conditions.
Engine Starting and Break In Starting Your Engine for the First Time Your First Runs Break In If this is your first nitro vehicle, we highly recommend that you have an experienced nitro tuner help during the first startups and runs. He will be able help you properly adjust your engine for reliable performance. 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.
Adjusting the Carburetor Tuning Your Engine When tuning the needle valves for maximum performance, adjust them in small increments, 1/16 turn at a time. An engine should not be run too lean; doing so will severely shorten the life of the engine. When an engine is set too lean, it will run very strong at first but soon begin to sag and hesitate or stall when accelerating. The best way to tune an engine is by using an infrared temperature gauge, but you can also use water to check the head temperature.
Setting the Idle RPM The last setting to be made is the idle rpm. Turning the idle stop screw clockwise increases the idle speed. Turning the screw counterclockwise will make the engine idle at a lower rpm. Ideally, the engine should idle just fast enough to give a reliable idle but not engage the clutch and, of course, never flame out. After Run Engine Maintenance After you’re finished racing for the day, it’s important to empty the fuel tanks and run the remaining fuel from the engine.
Setting the Brake Linkage 5. Loosen the setscrew in the blue knurled knob and slide the knob such that it just contacts the molded pivot on the arm, then retighten the setscrew. 6. Adjust the full throttle position with the programming in your transmitter such that the carburetor is full open just as the trigger reaches the full throttle position.
89 89 18 89 20 90 93 89 91 91 91 41 79 3 21 156 37 96 93 57 4 96 37 93 93 Center Differential 82 81 50 85 86 84 84 50 83 84 20 82 88 57 79 91 89 89 89 91 41 www.sportwerksRC.
84 84 86 83 83 84 57 50 57 Front/Rear Differential 83 80 85 82 50 84 83 84 88 57 87 78 4 78 Front Differential 82 50 86 84 83 84 85 88 78 87 84 83 78 82 84 83 83 50 4 80 57 84 57 Rear Differential 16 • Turmoil ARR www.sportwerksRC.
62 73, 75 63, 73 26, 73 34, 73 64, 73 67, 73 72, 73 33, 73 70, 73 34, 74 63, 74 26, 74 62 74, 75 64, 74 72, 74 67, 74 33, 74 70, 74 72, 74 69, 74 72, 73 68, 73 65, 73 71, 72, 74 72, 74 71, 72, 74 72, 74 29, 72, 73 170 71, 72, 73 72, 73 71, 72, 73 72, 73 Front and Rear Shocks 66, 74 29, 72, 73 170 77 74, 75 76 44 45, 74, 75 73, 75 45, 73, 75 44 www.sportwerksRC.
98 98 22 95 Steering Bellcrank & Radio Tray 95 13 95 3 95 22 193 26 95 95, 192 44, 95 45 26 45 51 3 95 34 26 45 52 95, 192 44, 95 45 45 182 95 95 52 96 96 182 100 96 96 31, 97 30, 97 31, 97 96 37, 96 96 22 23 96 96 96 96 96 96 37, 96 23 26 22 26 23 26 30, 97 96 96 96 97 30, 97 97 96 4,96 96 96 2, 96 27, 97 45 96 37, 96 97 96 37, 96 96 96 24 23 95 95 95 95 97 99 157 34 96 2, 96 18 • Turmoil ARR 158 99 96 12 99 96 23 26 www.sportwerksRC.
111 47 110 191 184 101 190 28 101 24 130 57 13 109 6 Front Suspension 48 28 191 54 23 107 107 106 106 118 57 50, 128 106 127 40 106 23 107 www.sportwerksRC.
37 5 115 37 99 182 23 25 Front Gearbox Mount 34 23 164 125 163 18 162 23 112 161 19 61 17 24 112 45, 133 45, 133 20 • Turmoil ARR 108 37 38 18 133 17 110 44 133 112 44, 133 www.sportwerksRC.
103 40, 102 91 102 14 54 57 57 91 94 91 Front Center Driveshaft Front/Rear Center Driveshaft 14 91 94 91 57 54 57 40 91 102 103 Rear Center Driveshaft www.sportwerksRC.
53 45 111 54 57 Rear Suspension 45 44 127 19 57 119 34 111 130 28 101 6 40 50, 128 184 28 120 46 183 24 101 22 • Turmoil ARR 28 46 28 www.sportwerksRC.
26 8 8 134 3 18 134 37, 134 44 45, 134 38, 134 45, 134 44, 134 137 6 136 121 Rear Gearbox Mount 136 136 6 61 34 18 136 17 164 26 19 179 18 44 182 181 121 121 26 181 163 34 18 34 www.sportwerksRC.
34 104 Main Chassis 105 2 159 34 39 2 9 10 105 153 8 104 3 11 4 8 4 3 8 3 3 24 • Turmoil ARR 152 10 9 www.sportwerksRC.
17 154, 155 150 149 150, 155 150 151, 155 150 150, 155 150 149 139 34 147 142 www.sportwerksRC.
135 135 135 Fuel Tank/CVD 135 135 135 3, 135 135 135 27, 97 171 23 26 187 185 135 175 135 135 22 188 187 187 135 71 43 26 • Turmoil ARR 43 www.sportwerksRC.
60, 160 60, 160 124 59, 160 Front Tire/Wheel Front & Rear Tire/ Wheel Assembly 124 60, 160 60, 160 59, 160 Rear Tire/Wheel www.sportwerksRC.
Parts Listings 28 • Turmoil ARR KEY # 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 PART# SWK2022 SWK2024 SWK2026 SWK2028 SWK2032 SWK2036 SWK2056 SWK2062 SWK2064 SWK2074 SWK2089 SWK2106 SWK2122 SWK2128 SWK2130 SWK2139 SWK2141 SWK2222 SWK2224 SWK2226 SWK2232 SWK2254 Quantity 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 Description 3mm x 6mm Flathead Screw 3mm x 8mm Flathead Screw 3mm x 10mm Flathead Screw 3mm x 12mm Flathead
KEY # 37 38 39 40 41 PART# SWK2419 SWK2430 SWK2440 SWK2450 SWK2460 Quantity 8 8 8 8 4 Description 3mm x 3mm Setscrew 3mm x 14mm Setscrew 4mm x 4mm Setscrew 5mm x 4mm Setscrew Threaded Chassis Inserts 43 SWK2465 1 1 2 Chassis Stand-off Bag Front Fuel Tank Standoff Rear Fuel Tank Standoff Radio Tray Standoff 44 SWK2471 6 2 2 4 2 1 Pivot Ball Bag: Turmoil 6.8mm Pivot Ball 8.8mm Flange Pivot Ball 8.8mm Pivot Ball 6.
KEY # 51 52 53 54 55 57 58 59 Parts Listings 30 • Turmoil ARR PART# SWK2550 SWK2560 SWK2570 SWK2600 SWK2620 SWK2660 SWK2705 SWK2740 Quantity 1 2 2 4 2 4 1 2 Description Steering Link/Turnbuckle 3x36mm Tie Rod/Turnbuckle 4x50mm Camber Link/Turnbuckle 5x60mm Bearing Crush Sleeve Clutch Bearings 5x10x4mm Rubber Sealed Bearings 8x16x5mm Turmoil Painted Body, Orange Dish Wheels, White 60 SWK2840 2 2 Buggy Tires/Inserts 1/8 Tire Foam Inserts 1/8 Buggy Tires 61 62 63
KEY # PART# Quantity 73 SWK3026 2 2 2 2 4 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 www.sportwerksRC.com Description Front Shock Set Shock Bladder Washer 2.5x5mm Adjustment Collar O-Ring Adjustment Collar Shock O-Ring Shock Shaft Bushing 3.4mm Shock Shaft Bushing 1mm 7mm Snap Ring Shock Cap 1mm Spring Clip 2mm Spring Clip 3mm Spring Clip 4mm Spring Clip 5mm Spring Clip 6.
KEY # Parts Listings 32 • Turmoil ARR PART# Quantity 74 SWK3028 2 2 2 2 4 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Description Rear Shock Set Shock Bladder Washer 2.5x5mm Adjustment Collar O-Ring Adjustment Collar Shock O-Ring Shock Shaft Bushing 3.4mm Shock Shaft Bushing 1mm 7mm Snap Ring Shock Cap 1mm Spring Clip 2mm Spring Clip 3mm Spring Clip 4mm Spring Clip 5mm Spring Clip 6.
KEY # PART# Quantity Description 75 SWK3040 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Shock Molded Parts Bag 1mm Spring Clip 2mm Spring Clip 3mm Spring Clip 4mm Spring Clip 5mm Spring Clip Upper Shock Eyelet Upper Spring Retainer Lower Spring Retainer Shock Rod End 6.
KEY # 85 86 87 88 Parts Listings 34 • Turmoil ARR PART# SWK3086 SWK3088 SWK3090 SWK3092 Quantity 1 2 2 2 Description Differential Gasket Differential Cross Pins Differential Shims Differential Case 89 SWK3094 4 4 Brake Pads Brake Pads Brake Pad Spacers 90 Brake Discs SWK3096 2 91 SWK3098 1 1 1 1 1 1 Diff Housing Bag Lower Diff Housing Upper Diff Housing Bearing Support Center Diff Housing (upper) Center Diff Housing (lower) Brake Standoff
KEY # PART# Quantity 95 SWK3109 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 3 3 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 www.sportwerksRC.
KEY # Parts Listings 36 • Turmoil ARR PART# Quantity Description 96 SWK3110 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 4 3 2 1 1 2 Throttle Linkage Bag Threaded Servo Arm Guide Pivot Countersunk Servo Arm Guide Pivot Servo Horn Adapter 23T Servo Horn Adapter 24T Servo Horn Adapter 25T Throttle/Brake Servo Arm Linkage Adjuster-Red Linkage Adjuster-Blue Linkage Adjuster-Silver Linkage Wire Locking Collar Linkage Spring Silicone Tubi
KEY # PART# Quantity Description 98 SWK3114 1 1 Antenna Bag Antenna Antenna Cap 99 SWK3116 2 2 1 1 1 2 Mount Bag Servo Mounting Pads Stand-Up Servo Mounting Pads Front Body Mount Rear Body Mount Transponder Mount Steering Servo Mounts 100 Switch Cover SWK3118 1 101 SWK3133 3 1 Pin Brace Bag Hinge Pin Brace (RTR) Rear Hinge Pin Brace (RTR) 102 Center Drive Cup SWK3173 2 103 SWK3169 1 1 Dogbones (FCG chassis): Turmoil Rear
KEY # Parts Listings PART# Quantity 106 SWK3130 4 4 4 4 8 Pillow Ball Assembly Bag Pillow Ball 14.
KEY # PART# Quantity Description 119 SWK3154 1 1 Rear Hub Bag Left Rear Hub Right Rear Hub 120 Rear Suspension Arms SWK3156 2 121 SWK3158 1 1 Rear Bulkhead Bag Rear Bulkhead, F Support Rear Bulkhead, R Support 124 17mm Wheel Nuts: Blue SWK3168B 2 125 SWK3164 1 1 Bulkhead Brace Bag Front Bulkhead Brace Rear Bulkhead Brace 127 128 Wheel Hub: Blue Wheel Hub Pin SWK3170B SWK3172 2 2 130 SWK9293 2 2 2 2 2 45-Degree Fron
KEY # Parts Listings 40 • Turmoil ARR PART# Quantity Description 135 SWK3185 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 Fuel Tank Lower Tank Half Upper Tank Half Fuel Tank Lid Top Fuel Tank Lid Fuel Tank Baffle Fuel Tank Internals 3mm x 10mm Flathead Screw Hinge Pin 1mm E-Clip Cap Spring Fuel Tank Cap Gasket Splash Guard 3mm x 8mm Button Head Screw Tank Lid Top O-Ring 136 SWK3186 2 2 2 Wing Mount Bag Wing Strut Wing Brace Wing Mount 137
KEY # PART# Quantity Description 149 SWK3232 1 1 1 2 1 Air Filter Bag Air Filter Top Air Filter Bottom Foam Filter Tie Wrap 3mm x 8mm Phillips Head Screw 150 151 152 153 154 Manifold Springs Manifold Adapter Tuned Pipe Mounting Wire Tuned Pipe Mount Round Manifold: Turmoil SWK3234 SWK3236 SWK3238 SWK3240 SWK3243 3 1 1 1 1 155 SWK9203 1 1 3 1 1 007 High Torque Tuned Pipe Pipe Manifold Pipe Springs Manifold Seal Pipe Seal 156 157 15
KEY # Parts Listings PART# Quantity 172 SWK3195 10 10 2 Clutch Shim Bag Flywheel Pin Shim Clutch Bell Shim Flywheel Shim 174 175 179 Throttle Return Spring Large Fuel Filter (Blue) 3mm x 12mm Button Head Screw SWK3233 SWK3244 SWK2228 1 1 8 181 SWK3289 1 1 2 Rear Body Mount: Turmoil Rear Body Mount 3mm x 25mm Socket Head Cap Screw 3mm Washer 182 SWK3287 4 4 Body Pins: Turmoil Large Body Pin Medium Body Pin 183 SWK3272 1 1 Rear Alu
KEY # PART# Quantity Description 191 SWK9138 4 4 4 Aluminum Camber Shims 1, 1.5, 2mm 1.0mm Camber Shim (Blue) 1.5mm Camber Shim (Silver) 2.0mm Camber Shim (Black) 192 Threaded Bell Crank Bushings (4) SWK2461 4 193 SWK3277 1 1 1 2 2 Ackerman Rack (RTR) Ackerman Rack (RTR) Lower Servo Saver Steering Bellcrank Left Threaded Bell Crank Bushings 3mm x 10mm Flathead Screw Parts Listings www.sportwerksRC.
Brake Knob Color Code Fluids Used in the Turmoil Red= Rear Brake Shocks: 30wt Oil Front and Rear Silver= Front brake Differentials Blue= Throttle Center: 7000wt Chassis Specifications Overall Length: 19.4 in (492mm) Width: 12.2 in (310mm) Turmoil Specifications and Helpful Information Front: 5000wt Rear: 1000wt ROAR and IFMAR 1/8-Scale Buggy Rules Wheelbase-Adjustable: 12.8 in–13.
Differential Fluids Caster Changing the viscosity of the fluid in the differentials affects the way the car handles and performs. The Turmoil™ differentials come pre-filled with 5000wt in the front and center and 1000wt in the rear. For most conditions, this is a good place to start. The Turmoil™ offers two caster positions: arms forward and arms rearward. Moving the clip in front of or behind the upper front arms easily changes caster position.
Gearing: Driver Date Lap Times Front Shocks: Clutch Bell Pistons Spur Gear Oil Clutch Shoe Position Springs Track Conditions: Differential Fluids: Traction: Slick Medium High Surface: Smooth Bumpy Rough Front Layout: Tight Medium Open Center Lower Mounting Position on Arm: In Caster Angle: 22 Degrees 17 Degrees Out Rear Front Suspension: Engine: Track/Width Turmoil Setup Sheet Type Camber Angle Caster Position Forward Rearward Toe In Plug Deck Clearance Exhaust Droop
Gearing: Driver Date Lap Times Front Shocks: Clutch Bell Pistons Spur Gear Oil Clutch Shoe Position Springs Track Conditions: Differential Fluids: Traction: Slick Medium High Surface: Smooth Bumpy Rough Front Layout: Tight Medium Open Center Lower Mounting Position on Arm: In Caster Angle: 22 Degrees 17 Degrees Out Rear Front Suspension: Engine: Track/Width Type Camber Angle Caster Position Forward Rearward Toe In Deck Clearance Exhaust Droop Roll Bar Ground Clearance
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