CSW0980 Custom Works Intimidator 7 Direct Drive Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Intimidator 7! Within this kit you will find a race winning car with over 30 years of Custom
Works design and quality. The latest version of the car has been improved in many areas and is highly adaptable to
tracks with a variety of different grip levels.
This kit includes most of the parts required for the build. The following additional equipment must be added to complete
the car. (Be sure to check if the track you plan on racing at has any motor, battery or speed control restrictions.)
 Surface transmitter and receiver (minimum 2 channel.)
 1/10
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scale electronic speed control
 540 size brushless motor
 Pinion gear (48 pitch, appropriate size for motor)
 2S hard case LiPo battery
 Standard size or low profile servo
 Front and rear wheels and tires (2.0” diameter wheel)
 Silicone shock oil (30 weight recommended)
 Body (9.5” – 10” wide dirt late model body recommended)
 Lexan paint and/or vinyl wrap for body
Tools
The following tools are provided in the kit and will get you started. We suggest that you purchase higher quality tools for
future maintenance.
•.050 Allen key •1.5mm Allen key •1/16 Allen key •5/64 Allen key •3/32 Allen key •Turnbuckle & 3/16 wrench
Additional tools
These tools are recommended for the build and may be required to complete.
•Curved scissors •Needle nose pliers •Hobby knife •Blue thread-lock •Assorted sandpaper •11/32 hex driver
Building tips
Parts are made with tight tolerance and held to the side of a “snug” fit as wear is expected over time. Try as we
may, occasionally a burr may remain in a part and fit more tightly than desired. It is ok to use 400 Grit Sandpaper
or a .125” drill to SLOWLY relieve a part from time to time. Suspension components should always pivot and swivel
freely but without too much slop.
A lite to medium strength (usually the blue variety) thread locking fluid is suggested for all parts where metal screws
thread into other metal parts. This will keep the screws from vibrating loose during operation and still allow the screw to
be removed if needed. Remember it only takes a very small amount of thread-lock to secure the screw.
Do NOT use power screwdrivers to drive screws into parts. The fast rotation speed can melt and strip plastic parts
or cross-thread into the aluminum parts.
Lightly sand the edges of the carbon fiber pieces using a medium grade sandpaper to avoid splinters. A thin bead of
Super Glue can be used to seal the edges of the carbon fiber for more protection against chips and splinters.