USER MANUAL

A. Introduction
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CONTENTS

1. OVERVIEW OF THE CAR.................................................................... 3

2. CONTACTS ........................................................................................... 5
2.1. Organizers ....................................................................................... 5
2.2. Technical contacts ............................................................................ 5
2.3. Renault Sport Technologies partners ................................................... 6
3. DIMENSIONS....................................................................................... 7
3.1. Capacities ........................................................................................ 8
3.2. General information and suppliers....................................................... 8
3.3. Car Identification .............................................................................. 8
4. USE...................................................................................................... 9
4.1. Switch Panel .................................................................................... 9
4.2. Elementary procedures...................................................................... 9
4.2.1. Starting procedure ...................................................................... 9
4.2.2. Gear shifting procedure ............................................................. 10
4.2.3. Switching off procedure ............................................................. 10
4.3. Safety equipments .......................................................................... 11
4.3.1. Extinguisher ............................................................................. 11
4.3.2. Emergency command ................................................................ 12
4.4. Ballasts ......................................................................................... 13
4.5. Noise level ..................................................................................... 13
5. LIFETIME FOR THE DIFFERENT MECHANICAL PARTS ......................... 14
6. GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................... 15
6.1. General contents ............................................................................ 15
6.2. Release History .............................................................................. 15

The repair procedures prescribed by the manufacturer in this manual have been written in compliance with the
technical specifications in force at publication issuing date. They are subject to modifications in case of changes
made by the manufacturer to the production of the various components and accessories of his brand name
vehicles".
All copyrights are reserved to RENAULT SPORT TECHNOLOGIES.

Reproducing or translating this document, even partially, and using the spare parts reference numbering system
are prohibited without the previous written consent of RENAULT SPORT TECHNOLOGIES

© RENAULT SPORT TECHNOLOGIES 2010

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1. OVERVIEW OF THE CAR

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2. CONTACTS

2.1. Organizers

ZA Courtaboeuf 2
14, Avenue des Tropiques
91978 Les Ulis Courtaboeuf Cedex
FRANCE
Tel : +33-1 76 82 40 00
Sporting manager: Emmanuel Esnault
Tel : +33-1 76 82 40 59
[email protected]

2.2. Technical contacts

For any questions or advice, please contact:

Technical support

Renault Sport Technologies Racing Technical Support:

ZA Courtaboeuf 2
14, Avenue des Tropiques
91978 Les Ulis Courtaboeuf Cedex [email protected]
FRANCE Racing Technical Dpt Manager:
Tel : +33-1 76 82 40 00 Benoît Dupont
Fax : +33-1 76 82 12 40 Tel : +33-1 76 82 40 35
http://extranet.renault-sport.com [email protected]
Spare parts service

Magasin pièces compétition Renault Sport

Avenue de Bréauté Spare Parts Dpt Manager:
76 885 Dieppe Dominique Duperis
FRANCE Tel : +33-1 76 86 33 00
Tel : +33-1 76 86 33 00 [email protected]
Fax : +33-1 76 86 34 01
Engine supplier

ORECA
Technopole Customer liaison :
58470 Magny Cours Alain Sauvagère
FRANCE Tel : +33-3 86 21 08 00
Tel : +33-3 86 21 08 00 [email protected]
Fax :+33-3 86 21 08 02

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2.3. Renault Sport Technologies partners

Chassis Brakes

Steering wheel, Fusebox

Electronics
Gearbox command

Gearbox Tyres

Lubricants Dampers

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3. DIMENSIONS

Front track mm 1502

Rear track mm 1440
Wheelbase mm 2730
Overall length mm 4363
Overall Width mm 1733
Overall height mm 963
Weight Kg 505

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3.1. Capacities

Products Quantity Characteristics

Petrol 50 L Unleaded 98
Engine oil 5.9 L Elf Excelcium 5W40
Gear box oil 1.5 L Elf HTX755
Coolant 4.0 L -
Brake fluid 2.0 L FR 2.0 brake fluid
Clutch fluid 0.5 L DOT 4 mini

3.2. General information and suppliers

Front suspension Push rod mono damper Barazi Epsilon

Rear Suspension Push rod twin dampers Barazi Epsilon
Chassis Caparo Barazi Epsilon
Bodywork Caparo Barazi Epsilon
Composites Caparo Barazi Epsilon
Gearbox gears and differential Sadev – 7 ratios/ Limited slip differential
Gearbox command Electric by XAP
Springs Eibach
Dampers SACHS 2 ways
Steering wheel XAP
Rims Team Dynamics, Front 9’’, Rear : 10.5’’
Brake system Caparo AP braking
Battery Deka
Clutch ZF SACHS Race Engineering
Engine Renault Sport
Type F4R 832 V4 – 1998 cm3
Power 210 bhp
Engine max torque 220 Nm
Engine max revs 7500 rpm

3.3. Car Identification

The car is identified by a plate with the

following information:
- Car Type
- Chassis number

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4. USE

4.1. Switch Panel

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5
2
6
3

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4

1- Master switch off

2- Master switch on
3- Ignition switch
4- Starter switch
5- Fire extinguisher control switch
6- Brake balance bar
7- Data download plug
8- Fire extinguisher nozzle

4.2. Elementary procedures

4.2.1. Starting procedure

• Press the “ON” button (2)

• A readout is displayed on the dashboard.
• Lower the “ignition” switch (3).
• Check that no speeds are engaged (the letter “N” (for neutral) is displayed
in the “Gear” window) and press the start button (4).
• Make sure that the oil pressure rise up immediately.

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4.2.2. Gear shifting procedure

3 2

- Push the clutch pedal

N->1st - Push the GEAR button(1)
- Push the right shift paddle (2)
1st-> 2nd->3rd->…->7th - Push the right shift paddle (2)
7th->6th->…->2nd->1st - Push the left shift paddle (3)
- Push the clutch pedal
1st->N - Push the GEAR button(1)
- Push the left shift paddle (3)
- Push the clutch pedal
N->R - Push the GEAR button(1)
- Push the left shift paddle (3)
- Push the clutch pedal
R->N - Push the GEAR button(1)
- Push the right shift paddle (2)

4.2.3. Switching off procedure

- Raise the « Ignition » switch (3)

- Press red button « off » (1), the dashboard goes out.

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4.3. Safety equipments

4.3.1. Extinguisher

The extinguisher is located under the fuel tank. Its command box is located
under the front damper cover. Use the switch to test the battery and to arm the
system.

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2
3

How does the command box work?

It is a 3 positions switch:

Position 1: system armed

“System armed” means that if you push the fire button or pull the master switch
cable, you will immediately deploy the extinguisher.
The green light goes ON only when the extinguisher is deployed.

Position 2: system isolated

This position is to test the extinguisher loom. Everything must be correctly

connected to the loom. When you push the fire button or pull the master switch
cable, the green light must go ON but the extinguisher will not deploy.

Note: if the green light is ON without testing the system, there is a

default on the loom. In this case, you must be careful because the
extinguisher is directly connected to the command box. As a
consequence, if you switch to position 1, you will immediately deploy the
extinguisher.

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Position 3: battery check

If the orange light goes ON, the battery is ok.

4.3.2. Emergency command

The spring must be enough preloaded between the first cable stop (1) and the
roll hoop bracket. There must be a minimal distance of 5 mm between the
second cable stop (2) and the switch lever.

The hole in the roll hoop cover must be enlarged to permit the cable loop to stop
against the roll-hoop bracket (3) and not against the roll hoop fairing (4) like on
the above picture.

It is allowed to trim a little bit the engine cover around the master switch cable.
This modification is recommended as the engine cover may pull the cable in
some specific cases.

5mm 4

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4.4. Ballasts

The ballasts must be placed in the cockpit behind the battery.

The use of the official ballast is mandatory (please refer to the nomenclature).

2 types of ballast available = 0.250 g or 1 kg

4.5. Noise level

The static noise level measured according to the F.I.A. norms is 107.8 dB.

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5. LIFETIME FOR THE DIFFERENT MECHANICAL PARTS

The mileage of the parts must be respected by the user all along the vehicle’s
life. The mileages announced in the table below are the maximum expected
mileages before change, excluding any incident.

In case of accident or failure of one of these parts before the expected mileage,
please contact Renault Sport.

Suspension
Suspension wishbones and pushrods 20 000 km
Anti Roll bars and anti roll bar adjustable blades 20 000 km
Suspension ball joints 12 000 km
Front and rear rocker axial and radial needle
12 000 km
bearings
Rocker caps 12 000 km
Rocker ball joints 12 000 km
Steering
Steering column and toe rods 20 000 km
Steering rack and pinion 20 000 km
Tub and bodywork
Brake pedal 20 000 km
Bellhousing to engine installation studs 20 000 km
Chassis to engine installation studs 20 000 km
Bellhousing to gearbox installation studs 20 000 km
Underwing stays 20 000 km
Wheels, transmission and starter motor
Brake discs 1500 km
Brake pads 600 km
Starter Motor 10 000 km
Transmission tripod joint 15 000 km
Wheel bearings 6 000 km
Drive shafts 9 000 km
Systems
Wiring loom 12 000 km
Water radiator & Oil coolers 20 000 km
Wing assemblies
Front and rear wing assemblies (including
support plates between nose box and front wing,
20 000 km
and between lower rear main plane and rear
crash box)

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6. GENERAL INFORMATION

6.1. General contents

A. Introduction
B. Chassis
C. Engine
D. Transmission
E. Looms and Electronics
F. Tyres

6.2. Release History

Parts
Version Date Content
Updated
1.0 15/11/09 All Initial release
Rear roll centre height and anti squat setting
Wheel hub and bearing
B
1.1 18/12/09 Aerodynamics
Chassis and crash structure
D Electrical actuator
Ballast, emergency and extinguisher
A
commands,
Motion ratios
Diffuser scrutineering
Ride height measurement
Brake disc minimal thickness
B Brake pump fluid level
Brake calliper bore diameter
Roll center shim
Steering wheel ratio
1.2 19/02/10 Pedal throttle setup
Engine beam tightening torques
C
Ignition plug reference
Throttle Autocal
ECU and Omega sticker
Beacon transmitters
Spare sensor connectors
E
Aero sensor kit
Compare time in Toolbox
Track map
Pi dongle

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Throttle pedal setup: channel name (ToolSet)

Throttle pedal setup for tall drivers
Heel-rest regulation
Grease out of the driveshaft joint
Fitting of the extractable seat
New Clutch master cylinder
Brake bedding in procedure
B
Fitting of the bellows
Radiator nets
Pedalbox stop length in position C
New Diffuser checking procedure
Hub drive pin mounting
Upright axles: mounting advises
Upper steering column: ring mounting
1.3 09/06/10
Oil Pressure security
C
Water circuit bleeding procedure
Oil filling and replacement
Primary shaft nut (left thread)
Assembly of the barrel
Barrel potentiometer values
D
Play between wheel/dog ring hub
Nomenclatures
Selection: fork’s spring mounting
Differential ramps mounting direction
Transponder position
Pushrod angle (aero kit)
E
Pit limiter
Diagnostics

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