#0714 Rocket 4 Racing Kit 1
Thank you for purchasing the Rocket 4! The Rocket platform has been developed for Late Model and Modified body loose dirt buggy tire oval racing. In this kit you will find the 4th evolution of the car which features several improvements including a new 2.6 to 1 transmission and front and rear axles for hex wheels. The kit is set up to be run rear-motor since we have found this to be the easiest configuration to drive on a variety of tracks.
Front Kick-Up Assembly Caster Block Assembly Steering Block Assembly 3
Front Shock Tower Assembly Bellcranks Steering/Front Camber Links 4
Front Bumper Assembly Servo Assembly Servo Mounting 5
Rear Adjustable Arm Assembly Rear Suspension Mount Assembly 6
Differential Assembly 7
Transmission Assembly 8
Transmission Mounting Rear Shock Tower Assembly Rear Hub Carrier Assembly 9
Rear Camber Link Assembly Drivetrain (CVA) Assembly Shock Assembly 10
Shock Assembly continued 11
Shock Mounting Rear Body Mount 12
Body Supports (Late Model) Battery & Electronics Mounting 13
Body Assembly A 10” wide Late Model body such as the Custom Works Mountaineer is recommended for this car. Be sure the body is mounted high enough to allow the front wheels to travel to full compression without hitting the body. Cut the body support posts so that the body is just touching them when mounted. Congratulations! The assembly process is nearly complete. Install wheels and tires of your choice using the included wheel nuts.
4. Ride Height and Car Weight The ride height is the distance between the track and the bottom of the chassis. For most loose dirt tracks the normal ride height should be 18mm in the rear and 17mm in the front. A little more ride height in the rear is usually good because the rear of the car will squat under acceleration. Ride height is adjusted with the various shock mounting holes provided on the car and fine-tuned using the threaded collars on the springs.
Please visit the Tech Center page at www.customworksrc.com for the full setup glossary and explanation of these options. Also you will find a PDF copy of this manual as well as blank set-up sheets and proven racer’s set-ups. Preventive Maintenance RC cars have many moving parts which will wear over time. The normal wear of these parts as well as dirt from the track and occasional crashes require you to keep your car well maintained for optimal performance.
