Modifications from previous release are in purple. 1.1.1 Release list Version Release Date Author Notes 1.07 26/11/2021 Tatuus Startup version 1.08 12/01/2022 Tatuus First release 2.2 Added Homologation number 11.2.3 Added Lithium Battery information 11.2.5 Added Jump battery information 1.09...
1.2.6 Brakes T.M. Tecnologie Meccaniche S.r.l. via dei Pioppi, 30 Padulle di Sala Bolognese – 40010 (BO) Tel +39 051 829092 Email: info@tmperformance.com 1.2.7 Dampers ANDREANI GROUP INTERNATIONAL Strada della Romagna, 361 (Loc. Colombarone) 61121 Pesaro (PU) Tel. (+39) 0721 209020 Email: info@andreanigroup.com 1.2.8...
Tatuus in connection with the performance or purported performance of or failure to perform the contract other than as set out in this Condition. In no circumstances shall Tatuus be liable for any claims for indirect or consequential injury or damage (including loss of profits) arising from any such matters.’...
Aros XHAUST Magneti Marelli / Next Solution LECTRONICS SADEV SLR75 EARBOX Magneti Marelli ESA 2 EARSHIFT TATUUS / Next Solution TEERING WHEEL MegaLife ATTERY PREMIER FT3-1999 UEL CELL Carbon fiber extractable shell with gap fillers. Three sizes of seat available.
NOTES: The table below is provided for guidance on the expected life of key components based on Tatuus’ experience of this product in similar applications, however no warranty is implied by figures stated above and mileage targets are no substitute for testing and regular inspection of the chassis.
The survival cell is the main safety and structural component of the car and it has been approved by the FIA, great attention must be paid in checking for structural failure not later than two years after delivery from Tatuus factory, and after each major accident. Chassis must be checked and repaired by a center authorized by Tatuus.
2.3 E & G XTRACTABLE ILLERS The F4 cockpit has been design in a way that drivers with a spread of body size from 1.50m to 1.97m may be fitted in the car. In order to fit correctly the drivers and achieve a limitation of the seat foam inserts thickness of 50mm, different size of extractable seats (small, medium and large) are available.
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Small: Small foam insert Medium Large Medium carbon seat shell Additional gap filler must be used to fill the gap between the carbon seat shell and the survival cell. Two different size of gap filler are available for the different size of the seat shell. Large gap fillers Small/Medium gap fillers RELEASE 2.1.0...
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For the sole purpose of improving the habitability and the driver comfort it is allowed to cut the foam of the medium gap filler in the indicated area. The trimmed gap filler cannot be longer used in addiction with the small size seat. Cut-outs for the routing of break/clutch/extinguisher lines, wiring looms and similar are permitted in the large gap filler, the highlighted area below indicates the maximum recess allowed.
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The seat must be removable without the need to cut any of the seat belts or remove the harness buckle. The shoulder and lap belts must fall away over the seat edges as it is withdrawn and the crotch straps must pass freely through the seat bottom hole or holes, which must be located in front of the driver's crotch.
2.4 D RIVER ADDING As per FIA regulation: Rear area of headrest padding [14.6.2] If necessary, and only for driver comfort, an additional piece of padding no greater than 10mm thick may be attached to this headrest provided it is made from the same material. Side areas of headrest padding [14.6.3] If necessary, and only for driver comfort, an additional piece of padding no greater than 20mm thick may be attached to this headrest provided it is made from the same material...
2.5 S ELTS The straps must be securely fixed to the car and must comply with FIA standard 8853-2016. Shoulder belts fixing points (4 positions available) Medium seat fixing point (lap belt) Large seat fixing point (lap belt) Crotch belts fixing points RELEASE 2.1.0...
2.6 D RIVER INSTALLATION Please find below the relevant articles from the FIA Formula F4 2 GEN Technical Regulation 14.7.5 Any seat made from foam must be covered with a non-flammable and non-combustible material. The thickness of any foam insert is limited to maximum 50mm The foam thickness is measured as the following: Behind and underneath the driver parallel to the car center plane Beside the driver normal to the car center plane...
FIA. Great attention must be paid in checking for structural failure not later than two years after delivery from Tatuus factory, and after each major accident. The structure must be checked and repaired by a center authorized by Tatuus.
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CHASSIS Seeger [J24X1,2V] Shims (if any) [2401059/60] Shims (if any) [2401059/60] Barrel [2401020] Belleville washer stacking Barrel lock [2401025] < > < or > < > [S4271] It is possible to adjust the axial play of the quick release barrel nut stacking or removing items #2: Quick release shims.
2.7.3 Front nose repair specification and procedure 2.7.3.1 Applicable requirements The following procedure is applicable only when the damage is contained in the first 150mm from the nose tip (700mm from the nose/FAIP interface), all the other damages must be inspected by the manufacturer. 2.7.3.2 Replacement procedure Spare nose tip is available as spare part, the reference code is 33-01-032...
FIA, great attention must be paid in checking for structural failure not later than two years after delivery from Tatuus factory, and after each major accident. In general evident damages must be inspected by the manufacturer, the structure must be checked and repaired by a center authorized by Tatuus.
2.10 H 2.10.1 Installation procedure General notes: grey arrow: unscrew/screw but not tighten green arrow: screw and tighten When installing the HALO, apply on the bolts some water and oxidation resistant grease. For example, the PETRONAS TUTELA Z2 grease is suitable for this purpose. 1.
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3. Fasten the HALO front fixing screw (24-01-017) and pin (24-01-016). Do not apply any tightening torque. 24-01-016 24-01-017 4. Please note that the HALO front fixing screw (24-01-017) shall be on the left side and the HALO front fixing pin (24-01-016) shall be on the right side. 5.
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7. Fasten the two shoulder bolts (24-01-033). Do not apply any tightening torque. Screw the bolts until the screw’s underhead gets in contact with the plane of the counterbore on the HALO foot. At this point do not apply any tightening torque but loose the bolt one turn (counterclockwise). 8.
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9. Fasten the two M12X30 bolts. Do not apply any tightening torque. Screw the bolts until the screw’s underhead gets in contact with the plane of the counterbore on the HALO foot. At this point do not apply any tightening torque but loose the bolt one turn (counterclockwise). 10.
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11. Tighten the two shoulder bolts 24-01-033. Do not tighten to target value one bolt first and then the other. Apply the tightening torque gradually, keeping the balance on the two bolts. Target value is 51Nm. 12. Tighten the two M12X55 bolts. Do not tighten to target value one bolt first and then the other. Apply the tightening torque gradually, keeping the balance on the two bolts.
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14. Tighten the six NAS6207-12 bolts. Do not tighten to target value one bolt first and then the other. Apply the tightening torque gradually, keeping the balance on the four bolts. Target value is 51Nm. 15. Double check the tightening torque on each bolt starting from the two shoulder bolts (24-01-033), then on the M12 bolts and finally on the NAS6207-12 bolts.
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17. Position the front fairing (33-01-043) and fix it with two button head bolts (UNI7380-TX-M5X10). RELEASE 2.1.0...
2.10.2 Disassembly procedure 1. Lift the front fairing 2. Unscrew and remove the six NAS6207-12 bolts. Do not unscrew one bolt first and then the others. Loose the bolts gradually, keeping the balance on all of them. RELEASE 2.1.0...
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3. Unscrew and remove the M12X30 bolts. Do not unscrew one bolt first and then the other. Loose the bolts gradually, keeping the balance on the two bolts. 4. Unscrew and remove the M12X55 bolts. Do not unscrew one bolt first and then the other. Loose the bolts gradually, keeping the balance on the two bolts.
(i.e., helicopter tape). If the hologram needs to be re-placed or re-fitted, the HALO should come back to Tatuus for inspection and re-certification. Please get in contact with Tatuus for timeline and quote for the activity.
2.11 S TEERING OLUMN The steering column has an integrated collapsible section ① to absorb impact energy. Extreme attention must be paid on this part to avoid any damage or overload. IMPORTANT: in case of impact the aluminum crashbox ① must be replaced and the column carefully inspected. 2.12 W HEEL ETHERS...
2.14 F XTINGUISHER The car is equipped with an electrically actuated fire extinguishing system. Extinguisher system components: 1. OMP CEFAL3 0.9 lt. ecolife extinguisher bottle 2. Control box 3. Cockpit extinguisher button 4. Marshal extinguisher switch 5. Cockpit nozzle 6. Engine nozzle Homologation: FIA 2000 OM.
2.14.1 Fire extinguisher setup The fire extinguisher system must be checked and armed each time before an event where the car is driven on the racetrack. Check that the switch on the control box ② is in the ON (armed) position before using the vehicle. On the cockpit panel, when the switch is set to ON, the GREEN LED ⑧...
2.14.2 Fire extinguisher system Test Mode Switch the control unit to OFF mode on the control box ②, press the button ③ or pull the marshal switch ④, the LED ⑩ will turn ON, thus indicating that the system is connected correctly. The LED on the extinguisher control box verifies the functionality of the system and turns on ONLY when the extinguisher bottle is connected to the system.
2.14.4 Activating devices • Cockpit panel: push-pull button ③. WARNING, once activated the button must be pulled to be rearmed. • Marshal switch: located behind the main rollhoop. WARNING, once activated the unit must be rearmed releasing the lock pin. In the event of fire extinguisher activation, pay attention to clean all the extinguisher foam from the electrical connections.
2.15 R IGHT The F4 car must have three rear lights in working order throughout the events. The rain light features 16x High intensity LED A minimum of 85% of the LED’s must be operational at any time. 2.15.1 Rain Light modes The three lights operate different modes according to car condition: •...
2.16 C LUTCH ISENGAGEMENT In case of a sudden stall, the car can still be moved following this procedure: 1. Press the clutch. 2. Turn the valve (90° deg. Clockwise). To avoid an improper/unwanted use, the valve ① is protected by a cover. 3.
2.17 FIA T HROTTLE The car is equipped with a FIA throttle fail safe algorithm, which, in case throttle and brake pedal are pressed at the same time, overrides the throttle and cuts the engine. Abarth Car Speed > 10 km/h Engine rpm >...
HASSIS 3.1 W ORKSHOP OOLS 3.1.1 Front Jacking The highlighted area is suitable to carry the weight of the car, the jack plate should fit as better as possible the underwing surface. RELEASE 2.1.0...
3.4 W EIGHT AND BALLAST The T421 chassis has two locations for the ballast installation, the following drawings are a simple guideline to achieve the maximum allowed weight using steel. Shape and weight (limited to the maximum value shown below) is free. Length of the screws are free but must respect the Diameter listed below. Please refer to the relevant sporting regulations for possible restrictions.
3.4.3 Engine Ballast Max 20.0 kg, fixation 5x M8 bolts (Preliminary plan above). Please refer to the engine manufacturer for further details and prescriptions. RELEASE 2.1.0...
3.5.2 Power Unit -to-chassis mounting points As per FIA F4 - 2nd Gen Technical Regulations the Power Unit-to-chassis mounting points are arranged in accordance with the following Drawing: RELEASE 2.1.0...
3.6 C ONTROLS AND ISPLAY 3.6.1 Cockpit Controls • [1] Main power switch: Position 1: Main OFF Position 2: Master switch ON Position 3: Ignition ON IGNITION ON (KILL OFF) MAIN ON (KILL ON) MAIN OFF • [2] Starter button (YELLOW) •...
3.6.2 Steering Wheel Controls • Button ①: RADIO PTT, the button signal is forwarded to the radio plug (see wiring diagram for pinout). • Button ②: ACKNOWLEDGE, when pressed all the alarms are skipped, critical alarms will persist. Long pressure (4 seconds) will reset chassis sensors (steering angle, accelerometers). •...
3.6.3 Steering Wheel Display • LED strip #1: Shift lights • LED strip #1b: Blue LED are ON when pit limiter is engaged • Alarm ②: Low Oil Pressure • Alarm ③: High Oil Temperature • Alarm ④: 3x RED LED will blink when a general alarm is on, the display will highlight the relevant value and will show a text message •...
3.6.3.1 Page #1: Driver page The first page of the display shows the following values: • Water Temperature • Engine Oil Pressure • Battery Voltage • Oil Temperature • Warning boxes All the value boxes turn red when the value is over the maximum (alarm values are set by engine control), and blue when the value is below the minimum.
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In the logged data are available the channel: • DashAlarm: bitmapped, triggers value 1 on relevant bit if one of the alarms has been shown. Please refer to the table below showing bitmap configuration for the channel above: DashAlarm RELEASE 2.1.0...
3.6.3.2 Page #2: Setting page This page summarizes the parameters useful for the sensor setting. • P Brake F: Front brake pressure [bar] • P Brake R: Rear brake pressure [bar] • Brake Bias: percentage of front brake pressure over total brake pressure (Front+Rear) [%] •...
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• E-Throttle: throttle calibration messages Push Throttle Pedal to full throttle Release Throttle Pedal to rest position Wait for the Throttle Valve learning Throttle calibration process completed successfully Throttle calibration process NOT completed RELEASE 2.1.0...
Acc Y: lateral acceleration [mg] from external accelerometer All the listed channels except wheel speeds are set to zero when ACK button is pressed longer than 1 second. Damper position sensors and external accelerometer are optional parts. Please refer to the T-421 Spare parts catalogue.
3.6.3.4 Page #4: Electric Power Distribution This page shows the power system of the car, each box contains the current drawn by the relevant line. The background of the boxes is • White: if the relevant power line is not commanded •...
3.6.3.5 Page #5: Engine warmup This page contains the engine parameters, it could be useful while starting and warming the engine. • TCool: Engine Coolant Temperature [°C] • Toil Engine: Engine Oil Temperature [°C] • TFuel: Fuel temperature [°C] (if available from ECU) •...
3.6.3.6 Page #6: Gearbox page This page contains the gearbox parameters, it could be useful while testing and warming the gearbox. • Pad Dwn: Box turns green when paddle input is active • Pad UP: Box turns green when paddle input is active •...
3.7 D RIVER INSTALLATION 3.7.1 Steering Wheel Longitudinal Adjustment The longitudinal position of the steering wheel is limited by FIA regulation. The spacers ① allow the adjustment of the steering wheel depth, each spacer add 13mm and can be stack up to two.
3.7.2 Steering Wheel Vertical Adjustment The steering wheel height is adjustable adding or removing spacers from the column bracket. Std: 1 shim (0 mm) Min: no shim (+5 mm) Max: 3 shim (-10 mm) After any stack setting, it is reminded to check the correct alignment of the forward column bracket. Adjust its vertical position if necessary.
3.7.3 Gearshift paddles Please find below the standard delivery configuration for the gearshift paddles. The steering wheel comes with the paddle TSW0203006 on the RH side and with the TSW0203005 on the LH side TSW0203006 TSW0203005 To improve driver ergonomics the paddles may be considered as alternative items. Please find in the picture below a possible configuration with paddles reverted compared to the standard delivery configuration.
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It is necessary that the longer tip of the paddle faces upwards, the configurations below must not be used. NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED RELEASE 2.1.0...
3.8.1.1 Brake pedal Rest position adjustment: operating on the rod end ① the pedal plate can be moved It is recommended to inspect and set the brake balance ③ in order that the adjustment stops ② are correctly in position and far from their contact. It is recommended to replace the balance bar and the pedal base every 10’000 km.
3.8.1.2 Throttle pedal Rest position adjustment: operating on the bottom rod ends the pedal plate can be moved. Stroke/full stroke: the stroke and the final position can be adjusted adding or removing shims ① on the damper shaft. The throttle potentiometer has to be checked after every pedal adjustment in order to meet the calibration thresholds.
3.8.1.3 Throttle pedal learning 1. Adjust the pedal potentiometer position according to the threshold for the rest and full stroke position stated in the engine manual. 2. Switch OFF the car IGN. ON MAIN ON MAIN OFF 3. Push and hold the throttle pedal to full stroke 4.
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6. On the bottom right corner of the dash will be displayed the message below During this waiting period the throttle body is commanded by the ECU from full closed to full stroke, then back to full closed. It is possible to hear it moving. 7.
3.8.1.4 Clutch pedal Rest position adjustment: operating on the rod end the pedal plate can be moved. Stroke/full stroke: the stroke and the final position can be adjusted operating on the bush ②, counter nut ① must then be locked. The standard master cylinder for clutch actuation is a 5/8”, here below a guideline of theoretical strokes to operate the clutch mechanism compared to the optional master cylinders available: Master cylinder...
3.8.2 Heel rest An heel rest may be fitted, provided that it fulfills just the functions listed below • support the driver’s heel • allow to raise the driver’s feet The heel rest should be made of homogeneous material. While manufacturing the heel rest make sure that it does not put any sharp edge in place. Please find in the drawing below the pedal board mounting holes pattern for reference RELEASE 2.1.0...
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To assure pedals and heel rest stability it is recommended to bolt the heel rest on the unused holes placed rearwards of the pedals. Please refer in the picture below to the blue highlighted area RELEASE 2.1.0...
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If not possible to bolt the heel rest on the unused holes: • it should be held on the same bolts used to fit the pedals. • it should be placed between the pedal base and the internal chassis floor in a way that the bottom surface of the pedal bases are fully supported by the heel rest.
3.8.3 Brake Bias The brake bias knob is located on the right-hand side of the driver seat. Rotating clockwise will shift the brake balance towards front: with the standard master cylinders (Front = 19.05 mm, Rear = 20.68 mm) 1 complete turn give a +1.5% front balance. 1 turn CW = +1,5% FB Brake pressure (Front and Rear) and Brake Bias, defined as ...
ERODYNAMICS 4.1 G ENERAL OTES Drag [SCx]: total drag (including wheels) of the car resolved to the tire contact point. Downforce [SCz]: total downforce generated by the car. Front downforce: downforce acting at the front contact patches. Rear downforce: downforce acting at the rear contact patches. Balance %F: percentage of the total downforce acting at the front contact patches.
4.2.2 Aerodynamic sensitivity definition All maps’ points are percentual variations with respect to the aerodynamic datum point (shown in par.4.2.1). So, if the datum point is: = 100% = 100% % = 40% A variation of (e.g.) -15% of all the coefficients will bring to: ̃...
TATUUS recall that, by FIA Technical Regulation, the use of gurney flaps on any of the rear aerofoils is currently not allowed. 4.5 W ENSITIVITY The following tables report the percentage changes from the datum point resulting from the change of flap angles (FW = Front Wing Angle / RW = Rear Top Wing Angle).
4.6 R EIGHT ENSITIVITY The Ride Height Sensitivity is referred to a configuration with gurney flaps installed. The following tables report the percentage changes from the datum point resulting from the change of the ride heights (FRH = Front Ride Height / RRH = Rear Ride Height): RELEASE 2.1.0...
USPENSIONS 5.1 M EASUREMENT STANDARD • REFERENCE PLANE: it is the plane where skid block and wooden plank are in contact, the skid block is then the only suspended part of the car sitting below this plane. • RIDE HEIGHT: it is measured at the intersection between the vertical plane passing through the axle and the vehicle center line.
RONT WISHBONES BRACKETS ASSEMBLY During the assembly pay attention to the orientation of the wishbones brackets studs (items #1 below), the thread undercut side is the one that must be assembled in the chassis. CHASSIS Thread undercut RELEASE 2.1.0...
5.3 G EOMETRY DJUSTMENTS 5.3.1 Ride height adjustment Act on the adjustment element ① on the pushrod to modify the ride height of the car. Refer to the table below for the effect of the adjustments on the front and rear ride height. Ride height adjustment Front Ride Height change Rear Ride Height change...
5.3.2 Camber adjustment Front camber is set changing the shims stack between Ackermann and the upright: Camber Front Rear adjustment Camber change Camber change +1 mm +0.42 deg (+25’) +0.3 deg (+18’) Max camber shim 13 mm 11 mm Min camber shim 0 mm 0 mm Warning:...
5.3.3 Toe adjustment Toe can be adjusted by the steering arm length Toe adjustment Front Rear Total Toe Change Total Toe Change +1 turn +1.12 deg (+1°07’) +1 deg RELEASE 2.1.0...
5.3.4 Caster adjustment The apparent caster is measured on the top of the front upright (when steer angle is zero), measuring an angle of 0° (parallel) to the reference plane equals to 9.4° of caster angle. Caster adjustment Front Rear Caster Change +1turn +0.47 deg (+28’12”’)
5.3.5 UMP adjustment The front pushrod is directly installed on the upright, its pick-up point can be adjusted longitudinally (laser marked arrow forward/rearward) resulting in a different weight transfer as function of the steering angle. The farthest the point is from steer axis the higher will be the weight transfer and by consequence the steering effort.
5.4 V ERTICAL STIFFNESS 5.4.1 Front vertical stiffness The table below resumes stiffness options available and relevant stiffness at the wheel: Spring stiffness [lb/in] 1000 1100 Ground stiffness [daN/mm] 10.3 13.2 14.7 16.2 Motion ratio (wheel/damper): 1.1 Springs can be preloaded acting on the damper/spring platform, the pitch of the thread is 1.5mm. 5.4.2 Rear vertical stiffness The table below resumes stiffness options available:...
5.5 D AMPERS ANDREANI Formula Light damper is based on mono tube design for competition purposes, the 2-Way adjustment mechanisms allow maximum control over the damping forces generated. Technical specification FL Full length 320 mm Stroke 48 mm SL Spring max length 109 mm ID Spring inner diam 36 mm...
Curve Compression Position Rebound Position BLUE Compression Rebound Table 1The graph illustrated is to be considered indicative. The curves produced may undergo variations based on the test conditions. 5.5.3 Cleaning Clean the shock absorber externally with a soft detergent. Use compressed air. Be careful that all dirt is removed.
5.6 R OLLING STIFFNESS 5.6.1 Front roll stiffness The motion ratio of the front anti-roll bar is: Blade length [mm] 129.5 119.5 109.5 / [deg/deg] Anti-rollbar Chassis The ratio represents the torsion angle of the antiroll bar resulting from a roll of 1° on the chassis. The following table summarizes anti-roll bar options available: Rollbar diameter [mm] 22.0...
5.7 S USPENSION EOMETRY 5.7.1 Front suspension geometry The origin is located at the intersection of front wheel axle and reference plane, the coordinate of the contact point is then below the reference plane by a value of Rd-Zn where Rd is the Rolling Radius of the tire and Zn is the z coordinate of point N.
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Pick up nomenclature according to the following image. The following table summarize the pickup point coordinates of the standard configuration (BE23). The origin is located at the intersection of rear wheel axle and reference plane, the coordinate of the contact point is then below the reference plane by a value of Rd-Zn where Rd is the Rolling Radius of the tire and Zn is the z coordinate of point N.
5.7.3 Anti-effects The following tables show the anti-effects of the car for the ensuing settings: • Front wheel hub: 253mm over reference plane • Rear wheel hub: 249mm over reference plane The RC height is related to the reference plane. 5.7.3.1 Front Pick Up position...
Wheel/Pot: 2 [mm/mm] Spring/Pot: 1,8 [mm/mm] Spring/Pot: 1,6 [mm/mm] For the optional sensors and adaptor looms, please refer to the T-421 spare parts catalog. For the analog spare input configuration in data logging, please refer to the engine manufacturer. Warning: Please refer to the sporting regulation about the installation and use of the damper sensors in the official events.
5.9 S USPENSION AINTENANCE 5.9.1 Upright Maintenance 5.9.2 Upright Disassembly The upright can be disassembled for inspection: 1. Remove the seeger [g] and the wheel axle [f]. 2. Apply unlock spray. 3. Using the special tool [e] (pn. 3391010, available on Spare Part Catalogue), unscrew and remove the ring nut [d].
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4. Press the hub out. It is suggested to do this operation with a hydraulic press. Pictures below shows the procedure using a TATUUS’ special tool available upon request (ref p/n 3391005). To avoid buckling and misalignment problems the procedure should be done with the pins as short as possible in the very first phase of stroke.
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5. For the final phase of the extraction remove the hub with a drift punch through the 4mm holes [A]. RELEASE 2.1.0...
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6. Remove the bearing retention ring (a). 7. Heat the upright and bearing subassembly up to about 120°C. 8. Once heated, use the machined slot [B] to press out the bearing acting on the outer bearing ring. RELEASE 2.1.0...
5.9.3 Upright Assembly Here below the assembling procedure: 1. Heat the upright to about 120°C and cool the bearing to about -20°C. 2. Put the bearing into the housing acting on the outer race (a press can make the procedure quicker, maximizing the temperature difference effect).
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6. Fit the ring nut [d] 7. Using the special tool [e] (pn. 3391010, available on Spare Parts List) tight the ring nut to 500Nm. 8. Insert the wheel axle [f] and secure the seeger [g]. RELEASE 2.1.0...
TEERING 6.1 S TEERING EOMETRY Standard ratio: 8 teeth pinion Pinion primitive diameter: 17.3 mm Steering ratio: 11.7 °/° 6.2 S TEERING AINTENANCE The steering rack must be periodically inspected: • rack pinion play: the preload can be set acting on the bush [2], its position should be regularly inspected to follow system wearing, periodically inspect bush [3];...
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Rack end assy: allow some preload [2-3] to avoid any free play during the setting up, periodically change the bush [1]. RELEASE 2.1.0...
HEELS IRES 7.1 W HEELS Front wheels: OZ Wheels 8.0”x13” Rear wheels: OZ Wheels 10.0”x13” 7.2 W HEEL Wheel nut tightening torque: 220 Nm 7.3 T IRES Refer to the documentation provided by the championship tire manufacturer. RELEASE 2.1.0...
RAKE YSTEM 8.1 B RAKE YSTEM ETUP Master cylinder suggested configuration: FRONT ø REAR ø Standard 19.05 mm 20.64mm The following table shows the front brake balance when the balance bar is set at the mid adjustment (master cylinders have the same distance from trunnion): REAR 5/8”...
8.2 B RAKE YSTEM EDDING The brake bedding-in procedure is a process of repeatedly and quickly heating and cooling the brakes, in a way that the pad deposits a uniform layer of its material on the disk surface and to evenly remove the thin anti-corrosion coating of the disk.
YSTEM 9.1 F Premier FT3/99 Rubber bladders should be used for no more than 5 years after the date of manufacture, unless inspected and recertified by the manufacturer for a period of up to another 2 years. Fuel cell contains a maximum of approximately 45 liters Before installing the bladder, make sure that the chassis compartment is free of sharp edges and clean.
9.2 F UEL DRAIN PROCEDURE • Main switch in ON position IGN. ON MAIN ON MAIN OFF ○ • Double click MARK button 6 to activate fuel pump (for fuel drain purpose). ○ • Single click MARK button 6 to deactivate fuel pump. RELEASE 2.1.0...
9.3 F OUPLING The feeding line to the engine is equipped with a safety dry-break: Staubli SPT08.3655/L/JV SPT08.7655/L/JV The fuel tank port is equipped with a dry break • Filling Port: Staubli N00916298 (on board) • Mating Port: o Staubli N009 161 98 (fuel bottle) o Staubli SPT12.1658/L/JV (fuel machine) RELEASE 2.1.0...
9.4 F ACHINE PTIONS An optional system can be installed to have a breather valve dry coupled. The breathing line to the tank is equipped with a safety dry-break Staubli SPT08.7655/L/JV, the mating port (machine side) have to be SPT08.3655/L/JV. RELEASE 2.1.0...
10 O YSTEM The oil tank is located within the gearbox bellhousing. Some oil may overflow into the catch tank, so regularly drain and clean it to optimize oil level. It is recommended to follow the procedure below in order to have a consistent level measurement: •...
11 E LECTRIC YSTEM 11.1 O VERVIEW The wiring loom is split in four main parts: • Chassis harness • Engine harness • Gearbox harness • GCC/EGA harness The power system (+12V) includes • Battery: installed in the cockpit behind driver seat •...
11.2.2 Main switch The master switch is actuated by the cockpit panel and emergency switches, connection schematics: • +12V Generator (loom 33-25-040) • +12V Chassis loom ring (“Main Switch” on Chassis Loom) • +12V Battery (loom 21-16-18-019) • Main switch coil supply (“TYCO Main Switch” on Chassis Loom) •...
11.2.3 Battery The car is equipped with 14 Ah AGM battery. The battery is a crucial component interacting with engine and gearbox management systems. Pay particular attention to its charge level especially if you are running reset procedures. It is particularly important to keep the SOC (state of charge) of the battery at an high rate, running with the battery at low SOC may reduce its performance and affect the battery SOH (state of health).
11.2.5 Jump battery It is suggested the use of a jump battery during the engine crank and during the garage/pits and grid operations. The car is equipped with Lithium battery. A specific Jump battery suitable with Lithium batteries is necessary. The rear wing pillar has a double thread suitable for the Anderson SB50 plug.
11.2.6 Fire-UP/Switch-OFF Procedures The following procedures best practices are suggested with the aim to reduce the risks of damages to the electronics due to hard electrical spikes. Best Practices in Fire-UP/Switch-OFF Whenever is possible plug-in the jump battery BEFORE toggling the Main switch in MAIN ON position. It is recommended to switch-off the engine by pushing Start button on the Steering wheel, alternatively toggle the Main switch in the middle position (MAIN ON).
11.2.7 Power-box The car is equipped with a Power Distribution Module, usually referred to as power-box. The Power-box manages the current distribution on the power lines listed on the following paragraphs. 16 power lines are available. The lines are subdivided in 2 groups: HP lines (total of 6) and LP lines (total of 10). Some of the lines are merged in order to meet the power requirements of the devices connected.
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The powerbox features an on board led indicator panel. Please find it reported in picture below First row led strip • LS1, LS2 : not used • IN1 – IN6: show the status of the input activation. With reference to paragraph Error! Reference source not found.
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Please find in the following picture the powerbox line connection map: RELEASE 2.1.0...
11.4 E LECTRICAL CHEMATICS Refer to PDF files available in the Tatuus’ sharezone for electrical schematics. 11.4.1 Radio plug A radio connector is provided in the chassis wiring, it provides a 12V power and repeat the switch of the steering wheel on pins #2/#3.
Please find below a table showing which device is connected to can line and which are the connectors where the can line is available. CAN-line CAN Numbering CAN name CAN-0 CAN-1 CAN-Cortex Type Powerbox device Steering wheel device device device CAN AUX CHASSIS LOOM connector CAN AUX GBOX LOOM...
Please refer to the T-421 spare parts catalogue. • GPS unit An optional 10Hz unit compatible with data logging system, standard and high gain antennas are available. Please refer to the T-421 spare parts catalogue. Dedicated connection is available at the RELEASE 2.1.0...
front end of the chassis. The antenna may be installed on the front damper deck below the Kevlar patch of the damper cover. For optional sensors and devices allowed use please refer to the Sporting Regulation of the relevant Championship. 11.4.5 Video system AIM smarty cam GP HD 2.2 is supplied together with the car.
13 T RANSMISSION 13.1 S ADEV EARBOX F4-21 car is equipped with a 6 gears sequential gearbox, not limited slip differential: the SADEV SLR75-14 13.2 R ATIO HART Final drive Ref. Secondary shaft Crown wheel Reverse gear Primary shaft Idler Secondary shaft RELEASE 2.1.0...
13.5 L UBRICATION 13.5.1 Particular Precautions No additives should be added to the oil. The resulting consequences are not in any circumstances covered by SADEV. When topping up the rear differential oil, do not mix any other oil with that already in the box. 13.5.2 Storage And Use Be particularly careful with any oil bottles which are open when used: •...
13.6 S ADEV ACTORY EBUILD • The gearboxes are delivered plumbed and numbered. • SADEV will adopt a careful attitude when receiving a gearbox without any ‘SADEV ‘seals. This will also be valid if the gearbox shows minor or major damages. 13.6.1 Returning Gearboxes For Servicing At the time the gearboxes return to SADEV, follow the Receiving procedure as described below: •...
13.8 G LUED OMPONENTS Glued components and tightening torque are shown in the 3D exploded view, refer to paragraph 13.12. WARNING: Glue components have been chosen during tests sessions. Only ‘Loctite’ brand components must be used. Sadev can’t ensure consequences of false glue component choice. 13.9 S PECIAL TOOLS IMAGE...
13.10 I NFORMATION ABOUT DISASSEMBLY Before any intervention Unless otherwise stated, all interventions are done with gearbox in neutral, drained and disassembled of the car. Arrange you a clean and large enough surface to put parts during disassembly. It is very important to mark the mounting direction of each part during disassembly. When they were run in a direction of rotation, reusing them in the opposite direction may cause premature damage.
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○ ○ • Remove the circlips 2 and the nut stopping washers 3 from the primary and secondary shafts, then engage two gears. • Mount the anti-splay plate FOUT9019004 on the primary and secondary shafts. • Loosen the 2 nuts: use FOUT1910110 tool for the primary shaft use FOUT9003276 tool for the secondary shaft.
• Remove the anti-splay plate, then remove each component, noting the order of assembly. 13.11.2 Gears refitting • Clean and check the condition of parts. • Lightly lubricate the forks and the needle roller bearing cages using gearbox oil. • Replace each gears in the reverse order from removal.
13.11.4 Selector shaft refitting • Engage the reverse gear. Check the O'ring. • Set in place the rachet into the selector axle. • Insert the selector axle assembly in the main housing. • Refit the selector closing block with the 3 M6 screws (loctite 243; torque 15N.m). •...
13.11.5 Barrel and reverse gear rocker removal • Remove all gears. "see paragraph 13.11.1" and the primary shaft. ○ • Remove the reverse gear rocker: hold the special nut with a flat wrench 1 , loosen the external ○ pin bolt with an Allen key •...
13.11.7 Differential removal • Drain the gearbox. • Disconnect the sensor and unscrew the 5 M10 nuts and the 5CHC M10x30 screws. • Remove the rear housing. • Extract the differential. RELEASE 2.1.0...
13.11.8 Differential block disassembly ○ • Remove the circlips ○ • Remove the cover ○ • Remove the outside circlip "wire locking" • Remove the gear axles from the case, extract the planet gears and the sun gears from the cage. RELEASE 2.1.0...
13.11.9 Differential block reassembly • Clean and degrease the parts, check their wear and replace if necessary. • Reassemble the parts, use gearbox oil to lubricate, respect the reverse order of disassembly. • Use safety wire to secure the circlip. RELEASE 2.1.0...
13.11.10 Crown wheel and differential bearings replacement ○ • Remove the bearings (extractor needed) ○ ○ • Untighten the M10x1.00 bolts 2 (heat if necessary). Remove the crown wheel ○ • Remove the EKAGRIP wedge • Clean and degrease the wheel crown, use an M10 x 1.0 tap drill. •...
13.11.11 Remove the secondary shaft • Drain the gearbox through the lower drain plug. (see paragraph 13.5.6 ). • Remove the primary gears and secondary gears (see paragraph 13.11.1). • Remove the differential case (see paragraph 13.11.7). ○ • Using a mallet, remove the secondary shaft ○...
13.11.12 Secondary shaft advancement, shim calculation. Operation to find the thickness (D) of the advancement shim on the secondary shaft: • Note the smallest dimension marked in the main housing (A) (ex 133.50). • Note the thickness of the two secondary shaft bearings (B) (ex 33.94). RELEASE 2.1.0...
• Note the value engraved on the secondary shaft (C) (ex 95.94) A - (B + C) = D Ex: 133.50 - (33.94 + 95.94) = 3.62 Choose the shim from the F19102051 set, assemble the shim being the closest as possible to the calculated thickness (ex 3.60mm).
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• Refit the bearings flange on the housing, tighten the 6 M8 bolts (Loctite 270; torque 25N.m). • Set it in place the secondary shaft through the bearings using a plastic mallet. O-RING Ø68x2 M8x20 QJ207 Bearing Berings flange F1910205 Shim Secondary shaft NU207 Inner ring NU207 Bearing...
13.11.14 Differential centering, shim calculation Operation to find the total thickness (Z) of the shims to centering the differential case and the crown wheel. • Note the highest dimension marked in the main housing (X) (ex. 170.75). • Note the highest distance between the external races of the bearings assembled on the differential case (Y) (ex.165.85).
13.11.15 Differential centering, final drive backlash • Mount all parts except the stages, keep the reverse gear on the secondary shaft. Tighten the secure nut on the secondary shaft (180 N.m). • Check the gear backlash using a dial indicator placed on the secure nut (F9072203). •...
13.12 E XPLODED IEWS Refer to spare catalogue for part numbers 13.12.1 Primary Shaft Torque Item Part number Description Glue (daN*m) F1910108 G.C. 15,0 0103012 NU 1007 ECP Bearing F9072103 Plug 0103015 NU 304 ECP Bearing RELEASE 2.1.0...
14 S HIFT YSTEM 14.1 S YSTEM VERVIEW The T421 is equipped with a semi-automatic shift system. Here below a quick overview: • GCU (Gear Control Unit): embedded in the ECU. • GCC (Gearshift Current Controller): Marelli GCC, this unit manage the actuator (ESA) control •...
14.1.3 ESA settings • Engage the 1 gear by acting manually on the selector axle of the gearbox Gear shift down (18mm) Gear shift up (18mm) • Go to the page #2 of the dash display: Setting page. Check the Gear Pot (gear barrel absolute position ) value is 1630mV +/- 10mV •...
14.1.4 ESA Warnings In the first page of the display are shown also the following warning messages related to the barrel sensor: • F: barrel sensor position out of mechanical range. The barrel is stuck in a not engaged position between two gears.
14.1.5 ESA Maintenance It is reminded to regularly check the AV mounting of the ESA: The rubber ring (pn. ORN08x3,5) should be inspected each 1’000 km and must be replaced before 3’000 14.1.6 Damped Shaft Assy Eighteen Belleville washer are included in the damped shaft assy (pn. 3322012). The Belleville washers must follow the stacking order: >...
14.1.7 ESA rocker bolts Please find below specification for ESA rocker bolts, tightening torque and prescription for installation Item Description ISO14580-M5X8-CL 12.9 Hexalobular socket screws M5, length 8 mm, grade 12.9 ISO7089-5 Washer 5.3x10x1 Bolts should be fitted with Loctite 270, applying a tightening torque of 4.5 Nm. If bolts are removed for maintenance please make sure of cleaning them with isopropyl alcohol before applying Loctite.
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