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Introduction 

Maintenance Manual & Parts Catalogue 

 

No.6542-F 

This radio control model car is not a toy! Before beginning assembly, please read this manual thoroughly. 

 

Thank you for purchasing this Thunder Tiger product. This manual contains the steps and instructions required to assemble 

your car. Please read this manual completely before attempting to start maintenance. Follow the directions in this manual closely 

to reduce problems during operation. We offer online help on our www.acehobby.com or www.thundertiger.com and forums 

and our product specialists are ready to take your call if you have any technical questions. Have fun and enjoy the exciting world 

of R/C. 

SPARROWHAWK XXB 

 

 

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Safety Precautions 

Please read all of the instructions and familiarize yourself with the product and its controls before operation. 

1. This product is not a toy. It is a high performance model car therefore it is important to familiarize yourself with the model, 

its manual, and its construction before assembly or operation. Adult supervision is necessary for children operating this 

model. 

2. Always keep this instruction manual on hand during assembly and for operating reference. 

3. Do not use a power screwdriver to install screws into plastic parts. A power screwdriver’s high rotation speed can heat 

up the screw being installed which can result in some melting of the plastic parts or stripped threads. 

4. For best performance, it is important to make sure all the moving parts can move freely without binding. 

5. This product, its parts, and its assembly tools can be harmful to your health. Always exercise extreme caution when 

assembling and operating this product. Keep away from any high speed rotating parts during operation. 

 

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Index 

Manual Format 

Symbols Used Throughout The Manual 

STEP1 Rear Differential 

STEP2 Slipper Clutch 

STEP3 Rear Bulkhead Unit 

STEP4 Rear Suspension 

STEP5 Front Bullkhead Unit 

STEP6 Front Suspension 

STEP7 Shock Absorber 

STEP8 Steering Bellcrank 

STEP9 Installation of Rear End 

STEP10 Installation of Front End 

STEP11 Steering Servo 

P.2 

P.2 

P.3 

P.3 

P.4 

P.4 

P.6 

P.7 

P.10 

P.12 

P.13 

P.13 

P.14 

STEP12 Steering Servo 

STEP13 Installation of Motor Mount 

STEP14 Installation of Top Plate 

STEP15 Installation of Battery Pack 

STEP16 Receiver & E.S.C 

STEP17 Tire/Wheels 

STEP18 Body Shell 

SPARROWHAWK XXB EXPLODED VIEW 

SPARROWHAWK XXB PART 

SPARROWHAWK XXB OPTION PART 

BODY SHELLS 

WHEEL & TIRE OPTION PART LIST 

OPTIONAL ELECTRONICS 

P.15 

P.15 

P.16 

P.16 

P.17 

P.17 

P.18 

P.19 

P.22 

P.27 

P.30 

P.31 

P.32 

Tools Included 

Hex Wrenches 

1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0mm 

 

4-Way Cross Wrench 

 

Tools Required For Assembly  

Philips Screwdrivers 

(L/M/S) 

 

Needle Nose Pliers 

 

Wire Cutter 

 

Hobby Knife 

 

CA 

Lexan Body Curved Scissor 

 

Ruler 

 

Super Glue 

(CA Glue) 

 

Thread Locking Adhesive 

(Threadlocker) 

 

Grease 

 

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Manual Format 

 

How to read the instruction manual? 

 

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The manual indicates the assembly step 

number and the parts that are to be assembled. 

The manual displays actual size drawings, and 

part quantities used. 

All parts, except screws, are identified by their 

order numbers. When purchasing spare parts, 

identify the part required and cross reference 

this to the spare parts list in the end of this 

manual, which shows the spare parts and the 

corresponding order numbers. 

This instruction manual uses several symbols. 

Pay careful attention to them during 

construction. Details are given at the bottom 

of each page. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Example 

STEP4 

1 10x15x4mm 

Ball Bearing 

 

2 6mm 

Ball Stud 

 

3 Caster Block Bushing 

C 

4 3x12mm 

BT Machine Screw 

 

Front Suspension 

4 

2 

4 

4 

B 

C 

Marked "L" 

"L" 

In the chassis set, these dog bones have been assembled in one-piece unit. 

 

4 

4 

A 

D 

1 

C 

2 

3 

3 

1 

Symbols Used Throughout The Manual 

 

C.A 

oil 

x2 

L R 

Apply C.A Glue 

 

Apply silicon oil 

 

Assemble as many times as specified 

 

Assemble left and right side the same way 

 

Cut off shaded portion 

 

Ensure smooth, non-binding movement when assembling 

 

Pay close attention here 

 

Cut off excess 

 

1 

2 

3 

Assemble in right order 

 

Drill holes with the specified diameter 

 

Hint 

 

Apply threadlocker 

 

Apply grease 

 

x 

Must be purchased separately 

 

2

STEP1 

1 2.5x12mm 

F/H Philip Machine Screw 

 

Front Differential / Rear Differential 

8 

4 

X2 

2 

4 

5 5 

2 8x14x4mm 

Ball Bearing 

 

3 3x5mm 

Washer 

 

4 

4 

5 

4 

6 

4 

5 

1 

4 5x8mm 

Washer 

 

3 

3 

1 

5 4.4x0.8mm 

O-Ring 

O 

4 

silicon oil 

 

1 

1 

2 

6 3x19mm 

Pin 

 

1 

You may also use silicone oil to replace grease for the 

differentials. Fill up to 80%. Change the viscosity of the silicone 

oil according to track conditions and your driving style. 

 

 

 

 

STEP2 

Side View 

 

Slipper Clutch 

7mm 

Standard 

 

1 3x4mm 

Set Screw 

 

1 

1 

2 

x 

Optional 

 

2 2.5 mm 

E-clip 

E 

3 

2 

3 

3 5x11x4 mm 

Ball Bearing 

 

1 

Hint 

 

Apply grease 

 

X2 

Assemble as many times 

as specified 

 

x 

Must be purchased separately 

 

3

STEP4 

Rear Suspension 

Rear Shock Tower 

 

2 

1 6 mm(L) 

Ball Stud (PD9104) 

 

4 

1 

2 3x8 mm 

BT Philip Machine Screw 

 

2 

4 

3 3x16 mm 

BT Philip Machine Screw 

 

1 

3 

STEP5 

Front Differential Unit 

1 5x11x4 mm 

Ball Bearing 

 

2 

1 

3 

1 

Leave one unit of drive axle for 

next step. 

 

2 4 mm 

E-clip 

E 

1 

2 

1 

3 2.5 mm 

E-clip 

E 

Hint 

 

6

STEP7 

Shock Absorber 

1 2.5mm 

E-Clips 

E 

8 

1 

3 

2 

Attach the shock eyelet onto 

the shock shaft until it 

reaches the mark line on 

the shaft. 

 

 

2 Shock Eyelet 

 

4 

1 

3 

8 

4 or 5 

3 2.8x1.9 mm 

O-Ring 

O 

4 Shock Shaft 

 

5 Shock Shaft 

 

2 

2 

Cover the shaft with cloth 

before griping it with pliers. 

 

 

 

X2 

Front x2 

2 

X2 

Rear x2 

2 

silicon oil 

 

Piston 

 

Pull down the piston and 

slowlly fill in the silicon oil. 

The factory set-up of the 

shock is #500 of silicon oil 

for the front and rear shock 

absorbers. 

 

 

 

 

#500 

Then gently move the shaft/piston 

up and down to get rid of the 

bubbles. 

 

 

Add silicon oil one 

more time up to the 

brim. 

 

 

Put the shock bladder onto 

the shock body, wipe off 

excess oil and tighten the 

shock cap. 

 

 

 

X4 

Ensure the piston moves 

smoothly 

 

 

X2 

Front x2 

2 

Rear x2 

2 

1mm 

2mm 

4mm 

6mm 

Use 6 mm preload spacer for front. Use 8 mm preloadd spacer for rear. 

6mm 

Compress the spring 

an d install spring cup. 

 

 

X4 

Hint 

 

Apply silicon oil 

 

X2 X4 


 

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STEP7 

Shock Absorber 

Front Shock Absorbers 

 

Rear Shock Absorbers 

 

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STEP8 

1 6mm(L) 

Ball Stud 

 

2 Swing Post Screw 

 

Steering Bellcrank 

3 

2 

4 

1 

3 

2 

1 

3 

2 

Top View 

 

Rear 

 

3 5x8x2.5mm 

Ball Bearing 

 

3 

Side View 

 

3 

Rear 

 

Note direction 

 

STEP8 

Steering Bellcrank 

Side View 

 

32.5 mm 

Apply grease 

 

Pay close attention here 

 

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Ensure smooth, non-binding movement 

when assembling

STEP11 

Steering Servo 

1 

3x10mm 

F/H Self-Tapping Screw 

 

1 

Marked "T" 

 "T" 

2 

6mm(S) 

Ball Stud 

 

1 

2 

Neutral 

 

1 

Steering Servo Type 

 

ACE R/C S1903/S2008MG 

ACE R/C DS1015/DS1313 

Airtronics / Sanwa / JR / KO 

Futaba 

Hitec 

Servo Hom Mount 

 

T 

T 

A 

T 

H 

Marked "T" for Thunder Tiger stock servo. Find the appropriate servo horn 

mount for your servo from the chart. Install the servo horn arm with the stock 

mounting screw. See the graphic for the correct neutral angle. 

"T" 

 

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STEP11 

Steering Servo 

1 

3x10mm 

F/H Philip Machine Screw 

 

2 

1 

1 

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STEP16 

Receiver & E.S.C. 

Anntenna 

 

Thread antenna cord 

through the tubing. 

 

 


X4 

Tire insert foam 

 

Install the tire onto the wheel. Glue the tire to the wheel with instant glue in four spots around the tire on both sides. 

 

Warning: Follow the adhesive instructions for proper use and safety. Wear eye and hand protection. 

 

Hint 

 

Apply C.A Glue 

 

X4 


 

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1 

4x12mm 

Socket Hex Machine Screw 

 

4 

2 

1 

2 4mm 

Washer 

 

4 

2 

1 

STEP18 Body Shell 

2 

1 

1 

2 

1 3x8mm 

BT Self-Tapping Screw w/washer 

 

2 

Body Clip 

R 

2 

2 

Receiver Antenna Hole 

 

Position the connectors here. 

 

Hint 

 

Apply threadlocker 

 

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SPARROWHAWK XXB PARTS 

2344 BL MOTOR IBL36/39-540C 

 

PD7034 MOTOR PINION GEAR,20T 

20T 

PD7712 ANTENNA BAG 

 

PD7837 MOTOR MOUNT 

 

PD7845 CHASSIS 

 

PD7846 SERVO MOUNT 

 

PD7847 BATTERY BRACE 

 

PD7864 OUTDRIVE CUPS 

 

PD7901 FRONT BULK SET 

 

PD7902 REAR BULK SET 

 

PD7905 DIFF SPUR GEAR 44T 

 

PD7915 FRONT TOE PLATE 

 

x4 x8 x4 

PD7916 REAR TOE PLATE 

 

PD7917 FRONT SUSP. ARMS 

 

PD7918 REAR SUSP. ARMS 

 

PD7920 SUSP. ARM MOUNT BUSHING 

 

x4 

x2 

x2 

PD7921 INNER HINGE PIN SET 

 

PD7924-T FRONT SHOCK SET 

 

PD7925-T REAR SHOCK SET 

 

PD7926 SHOCK BODY SET 

 

x2 

x2 

(2) 

(2) 

(2) 

PD7927 SHOCK SHAFT 

 

PD7931 BUMPER 

 

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PD7932 FRONT WHEEL 33mm(B) 

() 

PD7933 FRONT TIRE W/FOAM 33mm

SPARROWHAWK XXB PARTS 

(2) 

(2) 

(2) 

PD7934 REAR WHEEL 43mm(B) 

() 

PD7935 REAR TIRE W/FOAM 43mm 

 

PD7936-1 SHOCK TOWER SET 

 

PD7937 BALL STUD SPACER 

 

x4 

x8 

x4 

x2 

x2 

PD7938 REAR WING MOUNT 

         

PD7947 SHOCK BLADDER 

         

PD7954 METAL TURNBUCKLE SET 

         

PD7962-R SHOCK SPRING(R) 

       

x4 x4 x4 

x2 

x2 

PD7998 BULK LOWER COVER 

       

PD8098 SHOCK PISTON SET 

      

PD9051 DIFFERENTIAL CASE 

       

PD9077 STEERING BLOCK SET 

        

x8 x8 x8 

PD9078 CASTER BLOCK SET 

C 

PD9080 OUTER HINGE PIN SET 

 

PD9082 SUSP. ARM MOUNT BUSHING 

 

PD9086 SWING RACK SET 

 

x4 x4 x4 

x4 x4 x4 

x8 

PD9087 SWING POST SCREW 

 

PD9090 HUB CARRIER SET 

 

PD9102 SHOCK ACCESSORIES, MMGT 

 

PD9103 SHOCK EYELET, TA 

 

x4 x4 x4 

PD9107 STEER SERVO HORN SET 

 

PD9110 HXE ADAPTER SET 

 

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PD9178 DIFF GEAR SET 

 

PD9179 DRIVE PINION SET 13T

CFRP=CARBON FIBER REINFORCED PLATE 

ALUM=ALUMINUM 

SPARROWHAWK XXB OPTION PARTS  

(4) 

(4) 

(4) 

1340 ROTATING CAR STAND, O 

 

PD2302 TIE END SET 

 

PD7713 LONG HEX ADAPTER 

       

PD7722 ALUM STEERING BLOCK SET 

 

PD7723 ALUM CASTER BLOCK SET 

C 

PD7724 ALUM HUB CARRIER SET 

 

PD7876 ALUM HEX ADAPTER 

 

PD7877 AL BATT. STRAP SCREW 

 

Also see PD7877 

6.8 COILS 

6.8 

(2) 

(2) 

PD7878 CFRP BATT. STRAP 

 

PD7928 SHOCK SPRING(B) 

() 

PD7951-T REAR TOE PLATE SET 

(2/ 3) 

PD7957 CFRP FRONT SHOCK TOWER 

 

Also see PD8098 / PD7927 

Also see PD8098 / PD7927 

(2) (2) 

9.4 COILS 

9.4 

(2) 

(2) 

PD7958 CFRP REAR SHOCK TOWER 

 

PD7960 FRONT ALUM SHOCK BODY SET 

 

PD7961 REAR ALUM SHOCK BODY SET 

 

PD7962-L SHOCK SPRING(L) 

() 

1.8 2 

PD7965-1 REAR SWAY BAR SET(GOLD) 

() 

PD7965-2 REAR SWAY BAR SET(BLACK) 

() 

PD7967 CFRP BULK LWR COVER 

 

PD7968 ALUM STEERING BELL CRANK 

 



PD7969 ALUM STEERING SLIDER 

 

PD9156 HEX WHL CAP SCREW 

 

PD9188 CFRP CHASSIS 

 

PD9189 CFRP TOP PLATE 

 

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WHEEL & TIRE OPTION PARTS LIST  

(2) (2) 

(2) 

(2) 

PD7952-W FRONT WHEEL (WHITE) 

() 

PD7953-W REAR WHEEL (WHITE) 

() 

PD7952-O FRONT WHEEL 33mm(O) 

() 

PD7952-Y FRONT WHEEL 33mm(Y) 

() 

(2) 

(2) 

PD7953-O REAR WHEEL 43mm(O) 

() 

PD7953-Y REAR WHEEL 43mm(Y) 

() 

PART# DESCRIPTION 

NOTE 

PD7952-W 

PD7953-W 

PD7952-O 

PD7952-Y 

PD7953-O 

PD7953-Y 

FRONT WHEEL (WHITE) 

REAR WHEEL (WHITE) 

FRONT WHEEL 33mm (ORANGE) 

FRONT WHEEL 33mm (YELLOW) 

REAR WHEEL 43mm (ORANGE) 

REAR WHEEL 43mm (YELLOW) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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