XMODS Street RC Starter Kit User’s Guide Thank you for purchasing your XMODS® Street RC Starter Kit. Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up and using your new product. 60-47X_XMODS Street_En.120408.
Contents ® XMODS Custom RC Starter Kit .......................................................................................................... 3 Your Starter Kit Includes ......................................................................................................................4 Assembling Your XMODS Custom RC ................................................................................................ 5 Assembling the Wheels.................................................................
XMODS® Custom RC Starter Kit Now you are the proud owner of the next generation of highly-acclaimed XMODS. The new Street series inherits the features of the last generation and has some new features. Your starter kit includes the following features: • A full set of factory parts to assemble your car. • Hard plastic storage case to protect and carry your XMODS. • A digital proportional radio controller with built-in steering and throttle trims for precision driving under varying track conditions.
Your Starter Kit Includes Controller with Antenna Car Body Assembly Car Chassis Car Antenna Wheels with Tires (4) Lug Wrench Wheel Nuts (16) Spare Left/Right Side Mirrors Screwdriver (not shown) Decal sheet (not shown) 11 Spare screws (not shown) Note: Only a spare left side mirror is supplied for ‘65 Mustang, ‘67 Camaro, and Firebird. 4 60-47X_XMODS Street_En.120408.in4 4 www.xmodsRC.
Assembling Your XMODS® Custom RC Assembling the Wheels Wheels with tires are included with your XMODS Street starter kit. Follow the steps below to attach them to your car: Line up the flat side of the wheel’s center with the flat side of the axle. Gently press the tire onto the chassis. Using the supplied Lug Wrench, screw the supplied wheel nut onto the axle and tighten gently. Do not overtighten. Repeat steps 1–3 for each wheel. Flat side of axle Flat side of wheel’s center www.xmodsRC.
Installing Batteries in the Chassis Make sure the power switch on the bottom of the chassis is in the OFF position. Remove the screw on the battery compartment cover with the supplied screwdriver. Carefully push either side of the battery compartment cover to disengage the latch, and then lift up the cover. Insert four AAA alkaline or rechargeable* batteries in the compartments, matching the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside.
Assembling the Car Antenna Remove the antenna screw on the right side of the chassis. Thread the screw through the metal loop at the base of the antenna. Thread the antenna screw back into its slot and tighten. Note: Be sure not to lose the antenna screw’s washer. Redistributing the Car’s Weight You can shift the weight of the batteries to alter your car’s center of gravity to optimize handling in different driving conditions. Remove the two battery compartment screws.
Mounting the Body on the Chassis Guide the antenna through the antenna hole in the car body. Insert the nose of the chassis into the slot inside the front bumper. Lower the rear of the body so the tab near the back of the car body enters the slot behind the rear axle. Press gently until you hear a click. To remove the body from the chassis, press the tab from step 3 gently toward the rear of the vehicle (may need to use fingernails or screwdriver) and lift the rear part of the chassis.
Setting Up Your Controller Installing the Battery Your controller needs a 9V battery. We recommend 9V alkaline batteries for best performance. 1) Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position. 2) Place your finger in the battery compartment cover and slide (in the direction shown) until the cover unlatches. 3) Place one 9V battery in the compartment, matching the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside. 4) Replace the cover and snap it shut.
Changing the Steering Control for the Left Hand 1) Unscrew the screw on the opposite side of the controller from the steering wheel. 2) Pull out the steering wheel and insert it on the other side, keeping the widest channel on the shaft in the bottom position. 3) Align the three tabs (two small, one larger) on the inside of the locking plate with the controller, and tighten the screw. 4) Set USER on top of the controller to L for left-handed steering. Tabs Locking Plate 10 60-47X_XMODS Street_En.120408.
Preparing to Drive Unfold the controller until it clicks. Remove the antenna from the Antenna Storage Channel Lock Switch (on opposite side) storage channel on the side of the controller. Thread your antenna into the antenna connector on top of the controller, and turn until snug. Note: Fully extend the antenna before driving. To store after use: Unscrew the antenna and place it back in the storage channel. Slide the Lock switch to fold the controller. Antenna Connector Hole www.xmodsRC.
Controller Unfolded POWER Switch Power Indicator L R USER HI LO TH TRIM L R ST TRIM Antenna Connector ST. RANGE Control Speed Control Lock Switch Switchable Steering Wheel 12 60-47X_XMODS Street_En.120408.in12 12 www.xmodsRC.
Driving Your Car After following your controller’s setup instructions (beginning on page 9), turn on the controller and car. The car’s power switch is on the bottom of the chassis. RIGHT-HANDED STEERING Left Straight Right Steering Wheel Reverse • Rotate wheel left or right to steer. Neutral • Release wheel to go straight. Forward Speed Control While your car is not in motion • Pull the trigger to move forward. • Push the trigger to drive in reverse.
Fine Tuning Steering Range Set ST RANGE to adapt your car’s steering angle to different track conditions. Set it to MAX (right) for sharp turns and to MIN (left) for loose turns. Throttle Trim Set TH TRIM on top of the controller to control your car’s acceleration. Set it to LO for maximum maneuverability on a race track with lots of curves and HI for maximum speed. Steering Trim If your car does not drive straight when you release the steering wheel, adjust ST TRIM on top of the controller.
Care • • • • • Keep your XMODS car and controller dry; if they get wet, wipe them dry immediately. Use and store only in normal temperature environments. Running your XMODS continuously for long periods can generate high heat levels. Handle your XMODS car and controller carefully and do not drop them. Keep away from dust and dirt. You can wipe your car and controller with a damp cloth occasionally to keep them looking new.
Optional Upgrade Kits Modify and personalize your XMODS Street car with these upgrade and decorative kits. Check out the entire XMODS line and accessories at RadioShack and online at www.xmodsRC.com. Stage 2 Motor Upgrade 60-417 Your XMODS Street starter kit comes with a Stage 1 Motor. With the Stage 2 upgrade, your XMODS car goes from 27,000 RPM to 30,000 RPM for faster top speed. Ideal on straightaways when you need to get ahead of the competition.
All Wheel Drive Upgrade 60-390 Increase the agility and handling of your XMODS car with this upgrade kit. By distributing the power to all four wheels, you maximize your car’s traction on the race course. Take turns more smoothly than with the standard 2-wheel drive. This kit is ideal for courses with lots of turns, and will give you an edge over your opponents.
Troubleshooting Vehicle does not move or cannot be steered. • Batteries for vehicle and/or controller are week or dead. Replace the batteries (or recharge if you are using rechargeable batteries for the vehicle). Note: When the power light on the controller blinks, the battery is low. Replace the battery. • Static discharge might have caused controller malfunction. Turn the controller off and then back on. • Check the wheel mechanisms for lint, thread, hair, or dust.
RF Emissiones Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Limited Warranty RadioShack warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use by the original purchaser for ninety (90) days after the date of purchase from a RadioShack-owned store or an authorized RadioShack franchisee or dealer. RADIOSHACK MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES.
