Page 2 - • T R A X X A S R A L L Y; INTRODUCTION; Even if you are an experienced R/C enthusiast,
2 • T R A X X A S R A L L Y 3 BEFORE YOU PROCEED 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 5 TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT 5 DECORATING YOUR MODEL 6 ANATOMY OF THE TRAXXAS RALLY 7 QUICK START: GETTING UP TO SPEED 8 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM 16 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL 18 ...
Page 3 - T R A X X A S R A L L Y • 3; BEFORE YOU PROCEED; Your hobby; Refers you to a page with a related topic.; SUPPORT
T R A X X A S R A L L Y • 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 man...
Page 4 - • T R A X X A S R A L L Y; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Skill Level = Myriad Semi Bold; bluehighway font; C h o o s e t h e M o d e l T h a t i s R i g h t F o r Yo u .; For Expert Drivers Only.; IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER; Most importantly, use good common sense at all times.; BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGING; LiPo Batteries; SPEED CONTROL
4 • T R A X X A S R A L L Y This model is not intended for use by children under 14 years of age without the supervision of a responsible and knowledgeable adult. All instructions and precautions outlined in this manual should be strictly followed to ensure safe operation of your model. SAFETY PRECA...
Page 5 - T R A X X A S R A L L Y • 5; TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT; REQUIRED EQUIPMENT; Recommended Equipment; Use the Right; SUPPLIED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT; mm ball driver wrench; NiMH battery charger; APPLYING THE DECALS; The factory tires on your model are already glued to the rims.; DECORATING YOUR MODEL
T R A X X A S R A L L Y • 5 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. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT (sold separately) Recommended Equipment These items ...
Page 6 - • TRAXXAS RALLY; ANATOMY OF THE TRAXXAS RALLY
6 • TRAXXAS RALLY Turnbuckle ANATOMY OF THE TRAXXAS RALLY Rear Half Shaft Transmission Chassis Antenna Mount Front Suspension Arm Front Bumper Oil Shock (Damper) Rear Body Mount Hex Hub Rear Suspension Arm Axle Carrier Pivot Ball Turnbuckle Light Pipe Receiver Box Steering Servo Front Body Mount Bat...
Page 7 - T R A X X A S R A L L Y • 7; QUICK START: GETTING UP TO SPEED
T R A X X A S R A L L Y • 7 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 page 4 8. Range test the radio system • See page 14 For your own safety, unders...
Page 8 - • T R A X X A S R A L L Y; TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM
8 • T R A X X A S R A L L Y TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM INTRODUCTION Your model includes the latest in Traxxas 2.4GHz transmitter technology. The transmitter’s easy-to-use design provides instant driving fun for new R/C enthusiasts, and also offers a full compliment of pro-le...
Page 9 - T R A X X A S R A L L Y • 9; IMPORTANT RADIO SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS; Correct
T R A X X A S R A L L Y • 9 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM NiMH - Abbreviation for nickel-metal hydride. Rechargeable NiMH batteries offer high current handling, and much greater resistance to the “memory” effect. NiMH batteries generally allow higher capacity than NiCad batteri...
Page 10 - 0 • T R A X X A S R A L L Y; VXL-3m Wiring Diagram; MODEL WIRING DIAGRAM; Your model is equipped with the newest Traxxas 2.4 GHz; TQ 2.4GHz TRANSMITTER
10 • T R A X X A S R A L L Y TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM VXL-3m Wiring Diagram MOTOR MOTOR To Motor LED EZ-Set Button Heat Sinks High-Current Battery Connector MODEL WIRING DIAGRAM Antenna Receiver Motor (Velineon ® 380) High-Current Connector Channel 2 VXL-3m Electronic Spee...
Page 11 - T R A X X A S R A L L Y • 11; Use the Right Batteries; INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES; Do not bend or kink the antenna wire!; CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK; Battery Installation
T R A X X A S R A L L Y • 11 2-5 Use the Right Batteries Your transmitter uses AA batteries. Use new alkaline batteries, or rechargeable batteries such as NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries in your transmitter. Make sure rechargeable batteries are fully charged according to the manufacturer’s ins...
Page 12 - Precautions
12 • T R A X X A S R A L L Y The following Traxxas High Current Connector packages are available from your hobby dealer. When using adapters, be careful not to exceed the current rating of the Molex connector. Part #3060 Single Male/Female Part #3080 2-Pack Female Part #3070 2-Pack Male Part #3061 M...
Page 13 - T R A X X A S R A L L Y • 13; TQ RADIO SYSTEM RULES; Weak batteries will limit the radio signal between the; TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM BASIC ADJUSTMENTS; Throttle Neutral Adjustment; Turn to ESC Setup Programming on; Steering Trim; TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS
T R A X X A S R A L L Y • 13 6 Remember, always turn the TQ transmitter on first and off last to avoid damage to your model. Automatic Fail-Safe The TQ 2.4GHz transmitter and receiver are equipped with an automatic fail-safe system that does not require user programming. In the event of signal loss ...
Page 14 - 4 • T R A X X A S R A L L Y; USING THE TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM
14 • T R A X X A S R A L L Y USING THE TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM The TQ 2.4GHz 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. The status LED on the transmit...
Page 15 - T R A X X A S R A L L Y • 15; TQ 2.4GHz Binding Instructions; Press and hold the transmitter’s SET button as you switch; Decreased Steering Sensitivity (Negative Exponential)
T R A X X A S R A L L Y • 15 TQ 2.4GHz Binding Instructions For proper operation, the transmitter and receiver must beelectronically ‘bound.’ This has been done for you at the factory. Should you ever need to re-bind the system or bind to an additional transmitter or receiver, follow these instructi...
Page 16 - 6 • T R A X X A S R A L L Y; Transmitter Adjustments for the electronic speed control; transmitter is restored to default.; Setup Programming; Disconnect each of the motor wires between the ESC and the; VXL-3m Thermal Shutdown Protection; ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
16 • T R A X X A S R A L L Y The electronic speed control is factory set and should not require any adjustments. These instructions are provided for your reference. Transmitter Adjustments for the electronic speed control Before attempting to program your ESC, it is important to make sure your TQ tr...
Page 17 - T R A X X A S R A L L Y • 17; ESC Profile Selection; Connect a fully charged battery; Note; Tip For Fast Mode Changes
T R A X X A S R A L L Y • 17 ESC Profile Selection The speed control is factory set to Profile #1. To change the profile, follow the steps described. The speed control should be connected to the receiver and battery, and the transmitter should be adjusted as described previously. The profiles are se...
Page 18 - 8 • T R A X X A S R A L L Y; DRIVING YOUR MODEL; About Run Time; RUNNING IN WET CONDITIONS
18 • T R A X X A S R A L L Y 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 p...
Page 19 - T R A X X A S R A L L Y • 19
T R A X X A S R A L L Y • 19 DRIVING YOUR MODEL Not all batteries can be used in wet environments. Consult your battery manufacturer to see if their batteries can be used in wet conditions. The Traxxas TQ transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to wet conditions such as rain. Do NOT op...
Page 20 - 0 • T R A X X A S R A L L Y; Transmission
20 • T R A X X A S R A L L Y DRIVING YOUR MODEL • Transmission : Remove, disassemble, and clean the transmission components. No grease is required for the nylon gears. Refer to your exploded view diagrams for help with disassembly and reassembly. • Motor : Remove the motor, clean with aerosol motor ...
Page 21 - T R A X X A S R A L L Y • 21; TUNING ADJUSTMENTS; SUSPENSION TUNING; Ride Height Adjustment; Remove the lower; The shocks are
T R A X X A S R A L L Y • 21 TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Your model is factory-tuned for optimum performance on pavement and concrete surfaces. To tailor the performance and handling of your model to suit your driving style and available traction, your model has a number of adjustable features. Gearing, shoc...
Page 22 - 2 • T R A X X A S R A L L Y; Static Camber Adjustment; -degree negative camber each side; Front Toe Adjustment; : Rear toe-in is adjusted in the same way as; Negative camber; toward chassis; Positive camber; away from chassis
22 • T R A X X A S R A L L Y A camber gauge (available at your local hobby shop) can be a useful tool for alignment setting. To achieve a good starting point for the slipper clutch, tighten the slipper clutch adjusting nut clockwise until the slipper clutch adjusting spring fully collapses (do not o...
Page 23 - T R A X X A S R A L L Y • 23; TRANSMISSION TUNING; Adjusting the Slipper Clutch
T R A X X A S R A L L Y • 23 TRANSMISSION TUNING Adjusting the Slipper Clutch Your model is equipped with an adjustable Torque Control slipper clutch which is built into the large spur gear. The purpose of the slipper clutch is to prevent over-stressing of the drivetrain and transmission gears. It m...
Page 24 - 4 • T R A X X A S R A L L Y; MOTOR AND GEARING; Motor Installation; Remove the motor as described; Adjusting Gear Mesh; Motor Mount Positions
24 • T R A X X A S R A L L Y MOTOR AND GEARING Extensive testing has been done to determine the best gear ratio for your model. The stock gearing balances power, speed, and efficiency to optimize the performance of the model. However, you may wish to try different gear ratios in order to customize t...
Page 25 - T R A X X A S R A L L Y • 25; High Speed Gearing; See page 12 for more; 0+mph Battery and Gearing Installation Instructions; Pinion Gear Installation Instructions; WHEELS AND TIRES
T R A X X A S R A L L Y • 25 High Speed Gearing The included high-speed pinion gear can be installed to increase the top speed of your model to 50+mph. This also requires the use of an additional battery (sold separately) and a Traxxas series connector (Part #3063, sold separately). See page 12 for ...
Page 26 - 6 • T R A X X A S R A L L Y; MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL; The following procedures should be taken; Slipper
26 • T R A X X A S R A L L Y 1 1 If you have questions or need technical assistance, call Traxxas at 1- 8 8 8 - T R A X X A S (1-888-872-9927) (U.S. residents only) MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL Your model requires timely maintenance in order to stay in top running condition. The following procedures shoul...
Page 27 - clockwise to its stop will eliminate all brake action).; TRAXXAS LINK; TQ 2.4GHz ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE
T R A X X A S R A L L Y • 27 Starting Over: Restoring Factory Defaults When programming your 2.4GHz transmitter, you may feel the need to start over with a clean slate. Follow these simple steps to restore the factory settings:1. Turn transmitter off.2. Hold both MENU and SET.3. Turn transmitter on....
Page 28 - 8 • T R A X X A S R A L L Y; Model Lock; Press MENU and SET to return to driving mode.; : To unlock a memory, press SET twice at step 5. The LED will; Failsafe; TRANSMITTER LED CODES
28 • T R A X X A S R A L L Y TQ 2.4GHz ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Model Lock The Traxxas Link feature can store up to twenty models (receivers) in its memory. If you bind a twenty-first receiver, Traxxas Link will delete the “oldest” receiver from its memory (in other words, the model you used the longes...
Page 29 - Enter Programming; When you enter a menu, you always start at the; MENU TREE; Dual Rate has been selected.
29 TQ 2.4GHz ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Press MENU to move through options. Press SET to select an option. Press MENU to move through options. Press SET to select an option. Press SET to select an option. Enter Programming Press and hold MENU for 3 seconds Steering Sensitivity (Expo) One Blink Red 1 Elec...
Page 30 - MENU TREE FORMULAS
TQ 2.4GHz ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Set Multi-Function knob for STEERING SENSITIVITY (Expo) Press/hold MENU green LED blinks Press SET red LED blinks x 8 Press SET to confirm green LED blinks (x8) Press/hold MENU returns to driving mode Set Multi-Function knob for THROTTLE SENSITIVITY (Expo) Press/hold ...
Page 31 - TRAXXAS RALLY • 31; NOTES
