Wolf GB08 Tornado Extreme User Handbook

Overview:
The Wolf GB08 Tornado Extreme User Handbook provides comprehensive technical information and guidelines for the operation, maintenance, and setup of the Wolf GB08 Tornado Extreme race car. This document is intended for users to understand the vehicle's specifications, performance parameters, and safety requirements.

General Dimensions:

• Dry Weight: 690 kg
• Wheelbase: 2679 mm
• Tow Point and Lifting Point are configuration dependent.

Steering Wheel Controls:

• RADIO: Press and hold to talk in the radio.
• PIT: Press to switch on/off pitlane limiter.
• RAIN: Press for 3 seconds to switch on/off rain light.
• FUEL: Press to reset fuel consumption and lap time prediction data.
• FLASH: Press for light flashing (3 times).
• STARTER: Press for engine start.
• BOOST: Press for temporary boost in overtaking (configurable).
• NEUTRAL: Press for first gear and neutral.

Cockpit Controls:

• IGNITION: Main switch with off, on, and ignition positions.
• LIGHTS: Switch for front/rear lights.
• INDICATORS: Switch for right/left indicators.
• FUEL PUMP: Selects between main and reserve fuel pumps.
• DOWNLOAD: Plug for data download and ECU mapping.

Recommended Engine Values:

• Ford 5.2 V8 with specific RPM, water temperature, oil temperature, oil pressure, and battery voltage ranges.

Engine Fire-up Procedure:

1. Move the IGNITION switch to CENTRAL position.
2. Push the STARTER button until OIL PRESSURE is more than zero.
3. Move the IGNITION switch to UP position.
4. Check FUEL PRESSURE is about 5 bar (70 psi).
5. Connect external power supply.
6. Push the STARTER button without throttle to start the engine.
7. Monitor OIL PRESSURE and TEMPERATURE until engine warm-up is completed.

First Shakedown:

• Steps to be followed after car delivery, including inspection, warm-up, installation lap, bodywork removal for fluid leak checks, suspension bolt checks, and performance tests at 50%, 80%, and 100% of car’s performance.

Chassis Setup:

• Reference points for height measurement and setup settings for slick and rain tires, including tire pressures and adjustments.

Tires and Rims:

• Specifications for PIRELLI, HANKOOK, and AVON slick tires, including compound types, tire/rim sizes, and overall dimensions.

Brakes:

• Pad bedding procedure and endurance brake system details.
• Cooling capacity and internal disc cooling information.

Antiroll Bars:

• Stiffness values for front and rear antiroll bars with different outer diameters and widths.

Damper Adjustment:

• BUMP and REBOUND settings for front and rear dampers, and front central dampers.

Suspension Geometry:

• Front and rear suspension geometry details.

Aerodynamic Data and Rear Wing Adjustment:

• Information on aerodynamic data and how to adjust the rear wing.

Checking and Replacing Components:

• Post-race/daily test and yearly checks, including chassis bolts, air filters, water radiator air cleaning, brake bleeding, and power steering screws.
• Replacement schedule for oil, oil filter, spark plugs, gearbox oil, and O2 sensors.

Tightening Torque:

• Torque specifications for components such as wheel nuts, front wheel stud/CV joint nut, upright stud nut, and more.

Checking Engine Oil Level:

• Procedure for checking engine oil level with the engine warmed up.

Cooling Circuit Filling:

• Instructions for filling the cooling circuit and bleeding air from the circuit.

Gearbox:

• Refer to the «RC184 Gear Box Technical Details» handbook for technical information.

Oil and Lubricant:

• Specifications for engine oil, gearbox oil, and brake fluid.

Engine Cooling:

• Total Glacelf mixed with distilled water for engine cooling.

General Agreement:

• Information on warranty limitations, safety components, and the mandatory use of original spare parts supplied by Wolf Racing Cars.

This overview captures the essence of the Wolf GB08 Tornado Extreme User Handbook, providing a detailed summary of the vehicle's technical specifications, maintenance procedures, and performance parameters.