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  • Page 3 What’s in the Box ..................9 Quick Start .....................10-11 Radio System ..................12-14 Electronic Speed Control ..............15-20 Operation .....................21-22 Maintenance ....................23 Troubleshooting ................24-27 Tools and Equipment ................28 Replacement Parts ................29-38 Anatomy of the THUNDER ............39-43 Warranty .....................44 LAEGENDARY RC Cars Collection ..........45-58 www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 4 However, please be advised that this model is a hobby-grade RC car which will require maintenance and replacing parts. Rest assured that LAEGENDARY is a team of professionals who aim to provide the highest level of factory support possible.
  • Page 5 LAEGENDARY of any and all liability associated with its use. If you as the user do not accept liability of Usership, LAEGENDARY requests that you do not use this product. Do not open any of the enclosed materials. Return the model to LAEGENDARY but please be advised that we absolutely cannot accept an item for return or exchange after it has been used or is otherwise no longer in as-new condition.
  • Page 6 The precautions outlined in this manual should be strictly followed to help ensure safe operation. You alone must see that the instructions are followed and the precautions are adhered to. www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 7 *For buggy model only - Prior to playing with the RC truck, please attach the included spoiler to the rear of the body shell. Insert the screws through the spoiler and body, and secure them with nuts, using the Allen wrench. TH-1000 TH-5005 / TH-5006 Rear Wing Assembly www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 8 • Don’t Get Burned: The ESC and motor can become extremely hot during use, so be careful not to touch them until they cool. Supply adequate airflow for cooling. • Use the Factory-Installed Connectors: Do not change the battery and motor connectors. Improper wiring can cause fire or damage to the ESC. www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 9 What’s in the box? WHAT’S IN THE BOX? TOP DESIGN MAY VARY, DEPENDING ON THE MODEL YOU PURCHASED Battery Connector USB Charger & USB Plug Adapter User Manual Velcro Strap Remote Control Battery 2 Body Shells 2 Body Shells www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 10 • ALWAYS unplug the charger and disconnect the batteries when not in use. • REMOVE the batteries from your car before charging. • DO NOT let any exposed battery contacts or wires touch each other. This will cause the battery to short circuit and create the risk of fire. www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 11 To turn OFF the RC Car, first turn OFF the car, then the transmitter. Important: DO NOT touch any buttons on the remote during the binding process. Touching the buttons may change some settings and the remote functions will not work properly. www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 12 It means that you have entered the neutral or middle position. (If you press - on step 1, press + on step 2 and vice versa) 3. Once you find the neutral position, the throttle or steering function should work properly. www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 13 Radio System REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 14 Failsafe is now set and will default to these values when the receiver loses signal. Note: The failsafe function has no default set at the factory and as such it must be set manually. If no failsafe setting has been set, then the receiver will not output anything when signal is lost. www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 15 If the motor runs in the opposite direction, please swap any two wire connections. Note: You can use the transmitter to set the throttle channel to the “Reverse” direction, and then the motor will run oppositely. Please calibrate the throttle range again after changing the direction of throttle channel. www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 16 Note2: If you don’t release the “SET” key after the red LED begins to flash, the ESC will enter the program mode, in such a case, please switch o the ESC and re-calibrate the throttle range again from step A to step D. www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 17 5 seconds, the ESC will cut o the output power. You can disable the over-heat protection function for competition race. 3. Throttle signal loss protection: The ESC will cut o the output power if the throttle signal is lost for 0.2 second. www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 18 “A long time flash + a short time flash” (Motor sounds “B---B”) = The option 6 “A long time flash + 2 short times flash” (Motor sounds “B---BB”) = The option 7 “A long time flash + 3 short times flash” (Motor sounds “B---BBB”) = The option 8 www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 19 ESC will completely cut o the output power in 10 seconds. The values listed in the table refer to the cut-o threshold for each Lipo cell. www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 20 LiPo or 7-9 cells NiMH, the stock 5V cooling fan MUST be replaced by 7.4V or 12V cooling fan. Built-in BEC: 6V/2A Program Port: Multiplexed with cooling fan port Dimension/Weight: 48.5*38*32 mm / 90g Note 1: Please remove the cooling fan when running the ESC in water. www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 21 Your new LAEGENDARY THUNDER is designed with IPX4 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 THUNDER through puddles, wet grass, snow, and through other wet conditions. Though highly water resistant, the RC Car should not be treated as though it is submersible or totally 100% waterproof.
  • Page 22 Refer to your exploded view diagrams for help with disassembly and reassembly. • 3650 Brushless Motor: Remove the motor, clean with aerosol motor cleaner, and re-oil the bushings with lightweight motor oil. Be sure to wear eye protection when using spray aerosol cleaners. www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 23 Always disconnect and remove the batteries from the model whenever the model is stored. If the model will be stored for a long time, then also remove the batteries from the transmitter. www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 24 ESC. connections are well soldered switch was turned ON. 2. The ESC switch may be and firmly connected. damaged. 2. Contact LAEGENDARY support. The vehicle ran 1. The radio “Throttle Reverse” 1. Switch the radio “Throttle backward when you switch may be improperly set.
  • Page 25 2. Check if the main drive shaft is in good condition and the small pins are not missing. 3. Check if the di erential spur gear and drive gear are stripped, replace if needed. www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 26 2. There is strong electro - throttle signal wire, and motor magnetic interference in connections, etc. flying field. 2. Reset the ESC. If the function could not be resumed, you might need to move to another area to run the car. www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 27 The receiver light is The car and remote are not Make sure the batteries are flashing slowly; the ESC connected properly fully charged and rebind the light is flashing rapidly remote and RC car. and there is no action on the transmitter www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 28 Note: If this troubleshooting does not fix the issue, try to insert the servo plug in receiver Ch4 and see if the steering response on this channel, if yes, the pins on Ch1 could be broken. www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 29 Hex wrench Di erential Grease Screw Cement Grease Needle Nose Pliers Sharp Hobby Knife Instant Glue Hex wrench Round Cutter Wire Cutters For trimming bodies Body Reamer No need to pre-drill precise holes (1mm to 15mm can be drilled) www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 30 No. TH-1010 No. TH-1011 Product Name Flat Head Hex Screw Product Name Ring Self Tapping Screw Product Name Cap Head Hex Screw Specifications M3 x 18 Specifications M3 x 4 Specifications M3 x 10 Quantity Quantity Quantity Remarks Remarks Remarks www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 31 No. TH-1021 No. TH-1022 No. TH-1023 Product Name E Clip Product Name Ball Bearing Product Name Hinge Pins Specifications 2.5mm Specifications 15 x 10 x 4mm Specifications Long and Short - 2 Sets Quantity Quantity Quantity Remarks Remarks Remarks www.LAEGENDARY.com www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 32 2 Sets Specifications Specifications Quantity Quantity Quantity 1 Set Remarks Remarks Remarks No. TH-2005 No. TH-2006 No. TH-2007 Product Name Uprights Product Name Front CVD Shaft Product Name Rear Hub Carrier Specifications Specifications Specifications Quantity Quantity Quantity Remarks Remarks Remarks www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 33 Quantity Remarks Remarks Remarks No. TH-2017 No. TH-2018 No. TH-2019 Front Upper Suspension Rear Upper Suspension Product Name Steering Ackerman Product Name Product Name Arms Arms Specifications Specifications Specifications Quantity Quantity 2 Sets Quantity 2 Sets Remarks Remarks Remarks www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 34 Specifications 3000kv Specifications Specifications Quantity Quantity Quantity Remarks Remarks Remarks No. TH-3003 No. TH-3004 No. TH-3005 HobbyWing 1050BL Product Name Product Name RX / ESC Case Product Name Servo Steering Specifications Specifications Specifications Quantity Quantity Quantity Remarks Remarks Remarks www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 35 1 Set Quantity 1 Set Quantity 1 Set Remarks Remarks Remarks No. TH-4004 No. TH-4005 No. TH-4006 Product Name Wire Holders Product Name Bulkhead Product Name Wheels Specifications Specifications Specifications 120 x 60mm Quantity Quantity Quantity Remarks Remarks Remarks www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 36 Quantity Quantity Quantity Remarks Remarks Remarks No. TH-5008 No. TH-5009 No. TH-5010 Product Name LiPo Battery Product Name USB Lipo Charger Product Name Velcro Strap Specifications 2S 7.4V 5200 mAh 30C Specifications Specifications Quantity Quantity Quantity Remarks Remarks Remarks www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 37 Replacement Parts No. TH-5011 No. TH-5012 No. TH-5013 Product Name Batteries Connector Product Name Remote Control Product Name Receiver Specifications Specifications 2.4 GHz Specifications Quantity Quantity Quantity Remarks Remarks Remarks www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 38 No. TH-2017 - U No. TH-2020 - U No. TH-2021 - U Front Lower Suspension Rear Lower Suspension Product Name Steering Ackerman Product Name Product Name Arms Specifications Steel Specifications Aluminum Specifications Aluminum Quantity Quantity Quantity Remarks Remarks Remarks www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 39 Battery Cover Specifications Carbon Specifications Aluminum Specifications Plastic Quantity Quantity 1 Set Quantity Compatible with Alum Remarks Remarks Remarks Chassis only No. TH-5001 - U Product Name Body Post Specifications Aluminum Quantity Install together with Remarks Carbon Shock Towers www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 40 Anatomy of the THUNDER Front Shocks Rear Shocks TH-2012 TH-2013 Front/Rear Di erential Box Assembly TH-2000 TH-2001 Front Gearbox Assembly TH-1009 TH-1019 TH-2002 Di erential Box TH-1014 TH-2003 TH-2001 www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 41 Anatomy of the THUNDER Front Assembly TH-1001 TH-5000 TH-1003 TH-1012 TH-5000 TH-1004 TH-2014 TH-1007 TH-1003 TH-1005 TH-2010 TH-2012 TH-1008 Gearbox Assembly TH-1015 TH-2006 TH-1008 TH-1010 TH-1002 TH-2010 TH-1012 TH-1024 TH-1016 TH-1023 TH-1005 TH-2004 TH-1000 TH-2020 TH-1025 TH-5001 TH-1019 TH-2005 TH-1006...
  • Page 42 Anatomy of the THUNDER Rear Assembly TH-5001 TH-1000 TH-1006 TH-1005 TH-1006 Gearbox TH-2011 Assembly TH-1015 TH-2015 TH-2019 TH-1006 TH-1025 TH-1023 TH-1023 TH-1026 TH-2008 TH-1001 TH-2007 TH-2021 TH-1008 TH-1001 TH-1024 TH-2011 TH-2009 TH-1010 TH-1027 TH-1003 TH-1007 TH-1005 TH-1019 TH-2013 TH-1012 Steering Linkage Assembly...
  • Page 43 Anatomy of the THUNDER Central Chasis Assembly I TH-1006 TH-4001 TH-1006 TH-4001 TH-4000 TH-1004 TH-4007 TH-1004 TH-4000 TH-1004 Central Chasis Assembly II TH-1006 TH-1006 TH-3010 TH-1008 TH-1008 TH-1008 www.LAEGENDARY.com...
  • Page 44 Anatomy of the THUNDER Central Chasis Assembly III TH-1012 TH-1018 TH-1001 TH-4005 TH-4001 TH-1001 TH-1001 TH-4004 TH-4003 TH-4002 TH-1004 Wheels Assembly Wheelie Assembly TH-1002 TH-5002 TH-1002 TH-4006 TH-1006 TH-1013 Note: Wheelie set (#TH-5002) is included in the package but needs to be assembled with the Alen wrench.
  • Page 45 THIS IS A COMPLEX HIGH PERFORMANCE RC MODEL AND MUST BE TREATED WITH CARE AND RESPECT. LAEGENDARY has made every e ort to ensure your product is as strong and durable as posible. However, it is still possible to break or cause damage by crashing or misuse. Most rc car parts are consumables and will wear with use (servo, di erential, tires, shafts, bumpers, shocks, arms etc).
  • Page 46 RC CARS COLLECTION You can find more models at: www.laegendary.com...

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