MODEL 83056-4 owner’s manual
INTRODUCTION 3 BEFORE YOU PROCEED 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 7 TOOLS, SUPPLIES, AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT 8 FORD GT MODEL OVERVIEW 9 QUICK START: GETTING UP TO SPEED 10 THE TRAXXAS TQi RADIO SYSTEM 18 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL 21 DRIVING YOUR MODEL 24 ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL 29 MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL The new Ford GT captured the world’s attention with it unique, aerodynamically optimized shape, its extraordinarily powerful 3.
BEFORE YOU PROCEED Carefully read and follow all instructions in this and any accompanying materials to prevent serious damage to your model. Failure to follow these instructions will be considered abuse and/or neglect. Before running your model, look over this entire manual and examine the model carefully. If for some reason you decide it is not what you wanted, then do not continue any further. Your hobby dealer absolutely cannot accept a model for return or exchange after it has been run.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All instructions and precautions outlined in this manual should be strictly followed to ensure safe operation of your model. This model is not intended for use by children under 14 years of age without the supervision of a responsible and knowledgeable adult. No previous experience with radio controlled models is required. Models require a minimum of setup, maintenance, or support equipment. 4 • TRAXXAS All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER! FIRE HAZARD! Your model is able to use LiPo batteries. Charging and discharging batteries has the potential for fire, explosion, serious injury, and property damage if not performed per the instructions. Before use, read and follow all manufacturer’s instructions, warnings, and precautions.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued from previous page) • ALWAYS charge batteries in a well-ventilated area. • REMOVE flammable items and combustible materials from the charging area. • DO NOT leave the charger and battery unattended while charging, discharging, or anytime the charger is ON with a battery connected. If there are any signs of a malfunction or in the event of an emergency, unplug the charger from the power source and disconnect the battery from the charger.
TOOLS, SUPPLIES, AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT Your model comes with a set of specialty metric tools. You’ll need to purchase other items, available from your hobby dealer, to operate and maintain your model. SUPPLIED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT 2.0mm “L” wrench 1.5mm “L” wrench 4-way wrench Optional pinion gear Body clips Various pre-load spacers and shock pistons (on parts tree) see page 24 For more information on batteries, see Use the Right Batteries on page 13.
MODEL OVERVIEW Traxxas High-Current Connector Spur Gear Caster Block Steering Block Front Suspension Arm Shock Rear Shock Tower Battery Compartment Battery Hold-Down Drive Shaft Chassis Front Bumper Rear Bumper Steering Servo Rear Body Mount LED Light Pipe Motor Rear Suspension Arm Rear Camber Link Front Body Mount Front Shock Tower Receiver Box Pinion Gear Electronic Speed Control Antenna Mount Toe Link Front Camber Link
QUICK START: GETTING UP TO SPEED The following guide is an overview of the procedures for getting your model running. Look for the Quick Start logo on the bottom corners of Quick Start pages. 1. Read the safety precautions on pages 4-6 For your own safety, understand where carelessness and misuse could lead to personal injury. 2. Charge the battery pack • See page 13 Your model requires a battery pack and a compatible battery charger (not included).
TRAXXAS TQi 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM INTRODUCTION Applying the Decals The main decals for your model have been applied at the factory. Additional decals have been printed on selfadhesive clear mylar and are die-cut for easy removal. Use a hobby knife to lift the corner of a decal and lift it from the backing. Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Traxxas Link™ Model Memory.
TRAXXAS TQi 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM Transmitter - The hand-held radio unit that sends throttle and steering instructions to your model. Trim - The fine-tuning adjustment of the neutral position of the servos, made by adjusting the steering trim knob on the face of the transmitter. IMPORTANT RADIO SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS • Do not kink the receiver antenna wire. Kinks in the antenna wire will reduce range. • DO NOT CUT any part of the receiver antenna wire. Cutting the antenna will reduce range.
TRAXXAS TQi 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM XL-5 Wiring Diagram Your model is equipped with the newest TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Traxxas Link™ Model Memory. The transmitter has two channels for controlling your throttle and steering. The receiver inside the model has 5 output channels. Your model is equipped with one servo and an electronic speed control.
TRAXXAS TQi 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES SELECTING BATTERIES FOR YOUR MODEL Your TQi 2.4GHz transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery compartment is located in the base of the transmitter. Your model does not include a battery or charger. The speed control in the model is compatible with both LiPo and NiMH batteries. One NiMH or 2s LiPo battery equipped with a Traxxas High Current connector is required.
TRAXXAS TQi 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK Battery iD Traxxas recommended battery packs are equipped with Traxxas Battery iD. This exclusive feature allows Traxxas battery chargers (sold separately) to automatically recognize connected battery packs and optimize the charge settings for the battery. This eliminates the need to worry over charger settings and menus for the easiest and safest charging solution possible. Visit Traxxas.
TRAXXAS TQi 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS • In order for the transmitter and receiver to bind to one another, the receiver in the model must be turned on within 20 seconds of turning on the transmitter. The transmitter LED will flash fast red, indicating a failure to link. If you miss it, simply turn off the transmitter and start over. TUR N GH RI T TU • Always turn on the transmitter before plugging in the battery.
TRAXXAS TQi 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM USING THE RADIO SYSTEM Using Reverse: While driving, push the throttle trigger forward to apply brakes. Once stopped, return the throttle trigger to neutral. Push the throttle trigger forward again to engage proportional reverse. The TQi Radio System has been pre-adjusted at the factory. The adjustment should be checked before running the model in case of movement during shipping. Here’s how: 1. Turn the transmitter switch on.
TRAXXAS TQi 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM TRAXXAS STABILITY MANAGEMENT (TSM) Traxxas Stability Management or TSM allows you to experience all the speed and acceleration that was engineered into your Traxxas model by helping you to maintain control of the vehicle in low-traction situations. TSM helps provide straight ahead full-throttle acceleration on slippery surfaces, without fishtailing, spinouts, or loss of control. TSM also dramatically improves braking control.
ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL XL-5 Specifications Input Voltage 4-7 cells NiMH; 2S LiPo Case Size 1.23"W x 2.18"L x 0.75"H Weight 2.0 ounces / 57 grams Motor Limit 15-turns (540 Size) / 12-turns (550 Size) On Resistance Forward 0.005 Ohms On Resistance Reverse 0.014 Ohms Peak Current - Forward 100A Peak Current - Reverse 60A Braking Current 60A Continuous Current 15A BEC Voltage 6.
ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL XL-5 Operation To operate the speed control and test the programming, reconnect the motor wires and place the vehicle on a stable block or stand so that all of the driven wheels are off the ground. Note that in steps 1-8 below, Low-Voltage Detection is DISABLED (factory default) and the LED shines red. If Low-Voltage Detection is ACTIVATED, the LED will shine green instead of red in steps 1-8 below. Never use LiPo batteries while Low-Voltage Detection is disabled. 1.
ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Throttle Neutral Protection The XL-5 speed control features Throttle Neutral Protection, which prevents the model from suddenly accelerating if the speed control is switched on while the transmitter’s trigger is being held. When the trigger is returned to neutral, the XL-5 will operate properly. Selecting Training Mode (Profile #3: 50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% Reverse) 1. Connect a fully charged battery A B pack to the XL-5 and turn on your transmitter. 2.
DRIVING YOUR MODEL Now it’s time to have some fun! This section contains instructions on driving and making adjustments to your model. Before you go on, here are some important precautions to keep in mind. • Allow the model to cool for a few minutes between runs. This is particularly important when using high-capacity (2400mAh and above) battery packs that allow extended periods of running. Monitoring temperatures will extend the lives of the batteries and motor.
DRIVING YOUR MODEL RUNNING IN WET CONDITIONS Your new Traxxas model is designed with water-resistant features to protect the electronics in the model (receiver, servos, electronic speed control). This gives you the freedom to have fun driving your model through puddles, wet grass, snow, and through other wet conditions. Though highly water resistant, the model should not be treated as though it is submersible or totally, 100% waterproof. Water resistance applies only to the installed electronic components.
DRIVING YOUR MODEL 7. Let the car stand or you may blow off with compressed air. Placing the car in a warm, sunny spot will aid drying. Trapped water and oil will continue to drip from the car for a few hours. Place it on a towel or piece of cardboard to protect the surface underneath. 8. As a precautionary step, remove the sealed receiver box cover. While unlikely, humidity or tiny amounts of moisture or condensation may enter the receiver box during wet running.
ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL C E D F G Once you become familiar with driving your model, you might need to make adjustments for better driving performance H I B J A K K A B J I H G F E D C Screw Positions Pinion Gear Size* Pinion Gear Size** Pinion Gear Size† A 34-T 27-T 19-T B 35-T 28-T 20-T C - 29-T 21-T D - 30-T 22-T E - 31-T 23-T F - 32-T 24-T G - 33-T 25-T H - 34-T 26-T I - 35-T 27-T J - - 28-T K - - 29-T for use with 55-T spur gear only for use wi
ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Motors and Gearing There are two different types of aftermarket motors that can be purchased for your model, stock and modified. Stock motors all have the same wire thickness and number of turns around the armature as governed by sanctioned racing organizations. They are inexpensive and widely available. Modified motors are more expensive, may feature ball bearings, and come in a variety of wire thicknesses and the number of turns of wire on the armature.
ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Front differential Front Differential Removal 1. Turn the chassis over and remove the 3x12mm countersunk screw and the two 3x15mm countersunk screws that hold the front bumper/body mount to the bulkhead. 2. Remove the 3x12mm buttonhead screw that secures the front body mount to the differential cover. 3. Slide the front bumper/body mount assembly off of the chassis. 4. Remove the five 3x12mm button-head screws from the front chassis brace; remove the chassis brace. 5.
ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL CHASSIS ADJUSTABILITY Adjustable Body Mounts The 4-Tec 2.0 chassis features adjustable body mounts to accommodate many popular 200mm touring car body styles. To adjust the mounts forward or backward, simply remove the fixed screws and install them in the sliding channels. If you need to adjust for width, remove all four screws and pull the body posts out sideways. Reinsert the body posts in the opposite direction so that the screw will pass through the channel.
ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Dual Rear Camber Link Mounts There are two separate Mounting Holes mounting points for the UPPER rear camber links. Changing MOUNTING the location does not affect performance, but will allow Mounting Holes the use of different bodies. The lower mounting points LOWER should be used with low-profile MOUNTING bodies; the upper mounting points will work with most body styles. Both mounting points feature two holes for wheel camber adjustment.
MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL Your model requires timely maintenance in order to stay in top running condition. The following procedures should be taken very seriously. Frequently inspect the vehicle for obvious damage or wear. Look for: 1. Cracked, bent, or damaged parts 2. Check the wheels and steering for binding. 3. Check the operation of the shock absorbers. 4. Check the wiring for any frayed wires or loose connections. 5. Check the mounting of the receiver, servo, and speed control. 6.
TQi ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Starting Over: Restoring Factory Defaults When programming your TQi transmitter, you may feel the need to start over with a clean slate. Follow these simple steps to restore the factory settings: 1. Turn the transmitter off. 2. Hold both MENU and SET. 3. Turn the transmitter on. 4. Release MENU and SET. The transmitter LED will blink red. 5. Press SET to clear settings. The LED will turn solid green and the transmitter is restored to default.
TQi ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Steering and Throttle End Points The TQi transmitter allows you to choose the limit of the servo’s travel range (or its “end point”) independently for left and right travel (on the steering channel) and throttle/brake travel (on the throttle channel). This allows you to fine-tune the servo settings to prevent binding caused by the servo moving steering or throttle linkages (in the case of a nitro model) farther than their mechanical limits.
TQi ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE TRAXXAS LINK MODEL MEMORY Traxxas Link Model Memory is an exclusive, patent-pending feature of the TQi transmitter. Each time the transmitter is bound to a new receiver, it saves that receiver in its memory, along with all the settings assigned to that receiver. When the transmitter and any bound receiver are switched on, the transmitter automatically recalls the settings for that receiver. There is no need to manually select your vehicle from a list of model memory entries.
TQi ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Press MENU to move through options. Press SET to select an option. MENU TREE The Menu Tree below shows how to navigate through the TQi transmitter’s various settings and functions. Press and hold MENU to enter the Menu Tree, and use the following commands to navigate through the menu and select options. MENU: When you enter a menu, you always start at the top. Press MENU to move down the Menu Tree.
TQi ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE x8 Set Multi-Function knob for STEERING SENSITIVITY (Expo) Press/hold MENU green LED blinks Press SET red LED blinks Press SET to confirm green LED blinks (x8) Set Multi-Function knob for THROTTLE SENSITIVITY (Expo) Press/hold MENU green LED blinks Press SET red LED blinks Press MENU to confirm red LED blinks (x2) x2 x3 MENU TREE FORMULAS Press/hold MENU returns to driving mode To select functions and make adjustments to the TQi transmitter without referencing the Menu
TQi ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE PROGRAMMING YOUR TQi TRANSMITTER WITH YOUR APPLE iPHONE, iPAD, iPOD TOUCH, OR ANDROID MOBILE DEVICE The Traxxas Link™ Wireless Module (part #6511, sold separately) for the TQi transmitter installs in minutes to transform your Apple® iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch®, or Android™ device into a powerful tuning tool that allows you to replace the transmitter’s button/LED programming system with an intuitive, high-definition, full-color graphical user interface.
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