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  • Page 2: Introduction

    • Needle Nose Pliers • Multi Tool (AE Part #7494) • Soldering Iron • Calipers or a Precision Ruler • Green Slime shock lube (AE Part # 1105) Associated Electrics, Inc. Customer Service 26021 Commercentre Dr. Tel: 949.544.7500 Lake Forest, CA 92630 Fax: 949.544.7501...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Each part in the foldout This symbols indicates a has a number assigned to it for ordering special note or instruction replacement parts. in the manual. Associated Electrics, Inc. Customer Service 26021 Commercentre Dr. Tel: 949.544.7500 Lake Forest, CA 92630 Fax: 949.544.7501...

  • Page 4: Cover

    :: Steering Build - Step 1 9610 9610 Servo saver Servo saver bolt bolt 9610 9610 Remove bolt and Servo saver washer, continue Servo saver assembly per washer washer instructions. (upper) (upper) 9659 9659 * With supplied wrench, tighten servo sacer bolt completely, until it Servo saver Servo saver hits bottom.

  • Page 5: Front Suspension Build

    :: Steering Build - Step 4 6925 9566 4-40 x 1/2 Top plate shcs 3856 Steering rack bushing 9563 9659 Front Steering bulkhead brace 9640 Steering 9640 bolt 9560 6915 Steering (right) 4-40 x 5/8 bolt chassis Do not overtighten steering fhcs (left) bolts.
  • Page 6 :: Front Suspension Build - Step 3 7260 4-40 3983 small Ballstud plain nut .30 short (black) 9580 Caster 9645 block 25˚ 9622 6272 2-56 x 1/8 (left, right) Kingpin Foam bhcs dust Build left and cover right sides! :: Front Suspension Build - Step 4 9578 B4 a-arms, front...

  • Page 7: Transmission Build

    :: Front Suspension Build - Step 6 6924 4-40x3/8 shcs :: Front Suspension Build - Step 7 Front Camber Turnbuckle 1.26” (32.00mm) 6263 7230 Orient the notch 2.06” ball cup to the left turnbuckle (large) throughout the car. It indicates which end has the Steering Turnbuckle left hand threads!
  • Page 8 :: Transmission Build - Step 2 9888 9829 9830 9828 0.5mm gear Sun gear 2x8mm Diff gear diff shim round end 52T, 48P 9831 4.7x1.42mm o-ring Align pin with groove in sun gear :: Transmission Build - Step 3 9829 4675 9829 Planet gear...
  • Page 9 :: Transmission Build - Step 5 6919 4-40 x 5/16 9630 bhcs .030 alum. ballstud 9819 washer Motor guard 6928 6925 4-40 x 1 4-40 x 1/2 shcs shcs :: Transmission Build - Step 6 9587 Wing mounts (1 left, 1 right) 6913 4-40x1 1/4 shcs...

  • Page 10: Rear End Build

    :: Rear End Build - Step 1 9621 9818 Hinge pin, Rear arm rear inner mount (3+2) 9582 Rear B4 a-arms (1 left, 1 right) 9818 9645 Rear chassis 2-56x1/8 plate bhcs :: Rear End Build - Step 2 9269 9269 5-40x1/2 5-40x1/2...
  • Page 11 :: Rear End Build - Step 4 9643 9644 5-40x7/16 5-40x9/16 6927 shcs shcs 4-40 x 3/4 shcs 7260 4-40 small plain nut 9572 9572 Rear shock Rear shock tower tower :: Rear End Build - Step 5 6922 4-40x1/2 fhcs :: Rear End Build - Step 6 6924...

  • Page 12: Rear Hub Build

    :: Rear Hub Build - Step 1 6272 7369 9670 3977 Dust cover 1/16 Rear axle Ball bearing foam universal 3/16 x 3/8 9584 roll pin Rear hub carrier (left, right) 3983 Ballstud 7260 .30 short 4-40 small 7368 (black) plain nut 3/16 axle 7377...

  • Page 13: Shocks Build

    :: Shocks Build - Step 1 6469 6469 Shock Shock Remove 9680 9681 spurs o-ring o-ring V2 RTR V2 RTR rear front shock shock body body 0.89” 1.18” stroke stroke (blue) (blue) Piston 7484 Shock 7484 5407 5407 internal Shock spacer internal o-ring...
  • Page 14 :: Shocks Build - Step 4 6441 * Shock Bleeding Steps: Shock 1. Pull shock shaft down. 2. Fill shock body 3/4 full with silicone fluid. 3. Slowly move the shock shaft up and (molded) down to remove air from under piston. 4.

  • Page 15: Electronics Build

    :: Electronics Build - Step 1 7336 Servo Offset the servo horn by Servo 6272 5-10 degrees mount (approximately one notch) (approximately one notch) Dust cover 3981 foam Ballstud, .20 black, short 7336 6917 Servo 4-40x3/8 bhcs spacers 9180 Servo 7337 See page 19 for correct Gold...
  • Page 16 :: Electronics Build - Step 4 9643 5-40 x 7/16 shcs 9877 Receiver See page 20 for (bottom) gear mesh setting instructions! 7460 Gear cover button 7460 6285 Gear cover 4-40x1/4 (black) shcs :: Electronics Build - Step 5 9878 Receiver grommet Install the ESC and servo...
  • Page 17 :: Electronics Build - Step 7 6338 3862 Antenna 5-40 x 1/8 Receiver and cap setscrew (Rx) 9877 6727 9643 Receiver Servo 5-40 x 7/16 box (top) tape shcs Speed Control 9878 (ESC) Receiver 6727 box seal Servo tape :: Electronics Build - Step 8 Leave a 2.5mm gap!
  • Page 18 :: Electronics Build - Step 9 To remove your battery pack from the vehicle, twist the thumb knobs to the unlocked position, remove the battery strap, and then remove the battery. When you install the battery, make sure the thumb knobs are locked before operation.

  • Page 19: Servo Chart

    :: Wheels / Tires and Body - Step 3 6929 RTR Body 4-40x3/8 (#9682 - Red) shcs (#9683 - Blue) (w/hole) *Racers Tip: Instead of using the included body clips (#6332) and the #6929 SHCS for the top plate to install your body, you can use hook and loop tape on the inside of the body, and the sides of the chassis to...

  • Page 20: Tuning Tips

    :: Tuning Tips Tips for Beginners: Before making any changes to the standard setup, make sure you can get around the track without crashing. Changes to your vehicle will not be beneficial if you can’t stay on the track. Your goal is consistent laps. Once you can get around the track consistently, start tuning your vehicle.

  • Page 21: Ride Height

    :: Tuning Tips (cont.) Front Camber Links: Changing the length of the camber link is considered a bigger step than adjusting the ball end height on the tower. Shortening the camber link (or lowering the ball end) will give the front end less roll and quicken steering *Raise or lower the response.
  • Page 22 :: Shocks :: Optional Ball Differential 5407 Red O-Rings 6573 Diff Thrust Washer & Bolt 6299 1/8” E-Clips 6574 Precision Diff Thrust Balls, 5/64” 6441 Shock Cap, Molded 6575 Locking T-Nut, Diff Thrust Bolt, & Cover 6459 Shock Shaft, 1.02” stroke 6581 3/32”...
  • Page 23 :: Gear Differential 9827 Complete Gear Diff 9828 9828 Diff Gear and Cover 9829 9828 9828 9829 Gear Diff Rebuild 9831 9828 9830 Gear Diff Outdrives, Set 9831 Gear Diff O-Ring Set 9829 9832 10x16mm Bearing 9830 9888 0.5mm Gear Diff Shim 9830 9888 9831...
  • Page 24 :: Front Arm 3977 Ball Bearing 3/16” x 3/8” 3983 Ballstud .30” Black (short) 4187 .030 Nylon Washers 4449 4-40 Aluminum Locknut 6272 6272 Foam Ballend Dust Covers 3983 6277 Ballstud .30 Silver (short) 6925 4-40 X 1/2” SHCS 7260 6953 8-32 Low Profile Locknut, steel 7260...
  • Page 25 :: Front Shock Tower 6272 Foam Ballend Dust Covers 6473 6277 Ballstud .30 Silver (short) 6295 6472 4-40/5-40 Plastic Nut 7738 6472 6473 Shock Bushing 6924 4-40 x 3/8” SHCS 6272 7738 4-40 x 7/8” SHCS 9568 B4 Front Shock Tower 6472 6295 9630...
  • Page 26 :: Steering 2221 4-40 x 7/16” BHCS 3856 Steering Bushings, Set 6929 6272 Foam Ball end Dust Covers 6276 Ballstud .20” Silver (short) 3856 6925 4-40 x 1/2” SHCS 6925 6925 6929 4-40 X 3/8” SHCS, w/hole 6925 9566 B4 / T4 Top Plate 9610 Servo Saver / Steering Hardware 9640...
  • Page 27 :: Chassis 3862 5-40 x 1/8” Set Screw 3862 4334 2-56 x 5/16” BHCS 6338 6272 Foam Ballend Dust Cover 6277 Ballstud .30” Silver (long) 6338 Antenna Tube (black) 6915 4-40 x 5/8” FHCS 6338 9269 5-40 x 1/2” FHCS 9560 B4 Chassis, Composite 9562...
  • Page 28 :: Factory Team and Option Parts cont. :: Factory Team and Option Parts 91178 VTS Slipper Plate 1406 FT Ti Turnbuckle, 2.00” (blue) 91179 FT VTS Slipper Hub, outer 1409 FT Ti Turnbuckle, 1” (sway bar) (blue) 91299 12X23mm FT Shock Bodies (front) 1585 FT B4 Aluminum Trailing Axle 91301...
  • Page 29 :: LRP Brushless Motors / Combos :: Reedy Batteries LRP50430 Vector K4 6.5 Turn AA Alkaline 1.5V (4) AA 2700mAh NiMH 1.2V Rechargeable (4) LRP50440 Vector K4 8.5 Turn LiPo 65C 7000mAh 7.4V LRP50450 Vector K4 10.5 Turn LiPo 65C 4100mAh 7.4V Shorty LRP50460 Vector K4 13.5 Turn LiPo 60C 5500mAh 7.4V...
  • Page 30 :: 1/8 Kits and RTR’s :: RePlay Cameras 20501 MGT 4.60 SE RTR (ready-to-run) RP001 Replay XD1080 Complete Camera System 20502 MGT 8.0 Nitro RTR (ready-to-run) RP002 Replay XD720 Complete Camera System 20503 Limited Edition MGT 4.60 Nitro RTR, w/flag body RP021 Replay XD1080 Lens Bezel Kit (ready-to-run)

  • Page 31: Notes

    Driver: Date: Track: Event: Conditions: Indoor Outdoor Temp. Rev.1 Setup Sheet Front Suspension Rear Suspension Camber: Camber: Toe: Inner Toe: 3° Anti-Squat: 2° Washers: Washers: Chassis Brace Chassis Brace Ground Flat: Ground Flat: Ride Height: 24mm Steering Rack: Caster Block Spacing: Wheelbase: Front...

  • Page 32: Notes

    :: Hardware - 1:1 Scale View Cap Head (shcs) Flat Head (fhcs) Button Head (bhcs) 2-56x 3/16 (9898) 4-40x3/8 (6292) 2-56x1/8 (9645) 4-40x1/4 (6285) 4-40x1/2 (6922) 2-56x5/16 (4334) 4-40x5/16” (6932) 4-40x5/8 (6915) 4-40x5/16 (6919) (4145, aluminum) 4-40x3/8 (6917) 4-40x3/8 (6924) 5-40x1/2 (9269) w/hole (6929) 4-40x7/16 (2221)

  • Page 33: Notes

    Driver: Date: Track: Event: Conditions: Indoor Outdoor Temp. Rev.1 Setup Sheet Front Suspension Rear Suspension Camber: Camber: Toe: Inner Toe: Anti-Squat: Washers: Washers: 1 1 2 2 Chassis Brace Chassis Brace Ground Flat: Ground Flat: Ride Height: Steering Rack: Caster Block Spacing: Wheelbase: Front...

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