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  • Page 2: Introduction

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  • Page 3 :: Hardware - 1:1 Scale View Button Head (bhcs) Flat Head (fhcs) Ball Bearings 2x4mm (31510) 3x8mm (25201) 3x7x3mm (91475) Aluminum (8545) Aluminum (8553) Titanium (91592) 2.5x6mm (31520) 5x8mm (31400) 3x10mm (25202) 2.5x8mm (31521) Aluminum (8555) Titanium (91593) 5x10x4mm (25237) 3x4mm (91158) 3x12mm (25203) 3x5mm (31530)

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Team Associated’s Tech Tips foldout has a number assigned to it for ordering videos. These videos will help you replacement parts. with your build and setup! Associated Electrics, Inc. Customer Service 26021 Commercentre Dr. Tel: 949.544.7500 Lake Forest, CA 92630 Fax: 949.544.7501...

  • Page 5: Front Top Plate And

    8/15 :: Front Top Plate and Steering Build - Bag A - AA - Step 1 91047 91048 Heavy-duty 91475 Heavy-duty 91391 5407 Ballstud, 3 x 7 x 3 Ballstud, Steering Ball Bearing O-Ring Bellcrank Brace 91391 Steering Rack 89202 M3 x 12mm BHCS Note orientation...

  • Page 6: Front Arms And

    :: Front Top Plate and Steering Build - Bag A - AA - Step 4 25202 91364 M3 x 10mm Bulkhead FHCS (25 °) There are two 25204 bulkheads included M3 x 16mm (25 °, 30 °). 25 ° is FHCS the standard one used.

  • Page 7: Front Shock Tower

    :: Front Arms and Uprights Build - Bag B - Step 3 91402 Caster 71008 Block RC10T5M Bushing Front Arms 91400 Caster Block Spacer 91394 89202 31510 Hinge Pin M3 x 12mm M2 x 4mm (front, outer) BHCS BHCS Build 2 (1 left, 1 right) Build 2 (1 left, 1 right) :: Front Shock Tower and Bumper Build - Bag C - Step 1 71004...

  • Page 8: Rear Shock Tower

    :: Front Shock Tower and Bumper Build - Bag C - Step 3 71029 Front Skid Plate 89202 M3 x 12mm BHCS 25204 M3 x 16mm FHCS :: Rear Shock Tower and Bumper Build - Bag D - DD - Step 1 71010 25215 RC10T5M...

  • Page 9: Differential Build

    :: Rear Shock Tower and Bumper Build - Bag D - DD - Step 3 25204 M3 x 16mm FHCS 71030 71030 RC10SC5M RC10SC5M 89209 Rear Bumper Rear Bumper M3 x 18mm Brace, Upper Support FHCS :: Rear Shock Tower and Bumper Build - Bag D - DD - Step 4 71037 M3 x 45mm 71030...

  • Page 10: Cover

    :: Differential Build - Bag E - EE - Step 2 6573 Diff thrust washer 6574 5/64 diff 31400 thrust 5 x 8mm, balls Bearing 6573 Diff thrust bolt :: Differential Build - Bag E - EE - Step 3 6575 As you tighten the diff bolt, you will notice the T-nut ears moving closer to the bottom of the outdrive slot.

  • Page 11: Slipper Build

    :: Gearbox Build - Bag F - FF - Step 2 Install the Diff with 31531 the head of the Diff Thrust Bolt M3 x 6mm (#6573) facing the BHCS opposite side of the spur gear. 91521 RC10B5M Chassis Brace Add a drop of Diff 89203 Lube (#6591) to...

  • Page 12: Rear Hub And Cva Build

    :: Slipper Build - Bag G - GG - Step 3 25211 M3 x 10mm BHCS 89209 25202 M3 x 18mm M3 x 10mm FHCS FHCS :: Rear Hub and CVA Build - Bag H - HH - Step 1 91049 Rear Hub Link Setting: 91414...

  • Page 13: Turnbuckles Build

    :: Rear Hub and CVA Build - Bag H - HH - Step 3 91414 You can install optional Rear Hub #4670 set screws to Spacer better hold the rear hub inserts and hinge pin. 31510 M2 x 4mm BHCS 4670 91394 M3 x 8mm...

  • Page 14: Shocks Build

    :: Turnbuckles Build - Bag I - Step 3 91453 7253 91453 HD Ball Cup Turnbuckle, HD Ball Cup 2.62” Racers Tip: Rear Camber Turnbuckle Use black grease (#6588) on the 46.00mm threads of the turnbuckles for easier ball cup installation! Orient the notch Install the ballstuds on...
  • Page 15 :: Shocks Build - Bag J - JJ - Step 3 Shock Bleeding Steps: 91449 Shock Cap Before assembly, get each bleed screw and thread it 1-2 turns into the shock cap. This will make it easier Free 31510 when you are bleeding your shocks. Front Shock: 32.5 wt Length M2 x 4mm...
  • Page 16 :: Electronics Build - Bag K - Step 1 91443 Servo not Align the servo 31286 included! horn 90 degrees Servo 91047 FT Ballstud Mount Heavy-duty Washer, Ballstud, 6mm aluminum (1mm) 9180 Servo Horn 91455 91455 Servo Steering A - Airtronics Spacers Link F - Futaba...
  • Page 17 :: Electronics Build - Bag K - Step 4 25225 Receiver not M3 x 3mm included! Set Screw 6338 6727 Antenna Servo Tape Tube & Cap There are two options for mounting your antenna. ESC and Capacitor not included! :: Electronics Build - Bag K - Step 5 91536 4689 RC10B5M...
  • Page 18 :: Tires and Body - Bag K - Step 7 Tires / Inserts / Wheels are not included! Clean the tire and wheel bead. Carefully apply CA glue (tire adhesive) to the tire bead on both sides. Do one side at a time, allow it to dry before gluing the other side! CA glue not included!

  • Page 19: 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 20 :: Tuning Tips (cont.) Wheelbase Adjustment: You have three options for rear hub spacing, Forward, Middle, & Back. *Spacers to the The kit setting of Middle is the most neutral, and will be used most often. rear will place hubs For improved handling in bumps or rhythm sections, try moving the hubs to the forward, shortening Back position.
  • Page 21 :: Tuning Tips Trailing Axle: Trailing axle is the distance from the king pin to the axle that “trails” behind the pin. The SC5M includes inserts to allow adjustments for trailing axle to three positions: 4mm (standard), 3mm, and 2mm. The standard setup uses 4mm trailing axle for the most stable handling.

  • Page 22: Shock Springs

    :: Shocks :: Ball Differential 4187 .030 Nylon Washer 6573 Diff Thrust Washer & Bolt 5407 Red O-Rings 6574 Precision Diff Thrust Balls, 5/64” 6299 E-Clip 6575 Locking T-Nut, Diff Thrust Bolt, & Cover 31327 VCS3 Shock Bottom Cap and O-Ring 2 ea.
  • Page 23 :: Transmission 25202 M3 x 10mm FHCS 89203 25211 25211 M3 x 10mm BHCS 25237 25237 Bearing, 5 x 10 x 4 25616 Bearing, 10 x 15 x 4 31531 M3 x 6mm BHCS 31532 M3 x 8mm BHCS 25237 89203 M3 x 16mm BHC 91011...

  • Page 24: Differential Fluids

    :: Optional Gear Differential 4675 M2.5 x 6 FHCS 91465 91465 91461 Gear Diff Kit, B5 91462 91462 Gear Diff Gear/Cover, B5 4675 91465 91463 Gear Diff Rebuild, B5 91465 Gear Diff Outdrives, B5 :: Differential Fluids 91463 91465 91465 5450 Silicone Diff Fluid 1,000CST 5451...
  • Page 25 6WHHULQJ %ORFN +H[ :: Front Arm 4670 M3 x 8mm Set Screw 25189 M3 x 22mm BHCS 89202 91400 25215 M3 Locknut, Black 25237 Bearing, 5 x 10 x 4 91049 31510 M2 x 4mm BHCS 31520 M2.5 x 6mm BHC 25215 31530 M3 x 5mm BHCS...
  • Page 26 :: Battery Strap 4689 M3 x 16mm Set Screw 91458 5407 Redo O-Ring 91458 Battery Strap Thumbwheel, B5 5407 91534 RC10B5M Battery Strap 91458 4689 91536 RC10B5M Battery Foams 5407 4689 91534 91536 91536 :: Front Bumper 25202 M3 x 10mm FHCS 25204 M3 x 16mm FHCS 71029...
  • Page 27 :: Front Shock Tower 21173 Small Body Clips 25201 M3 x 8mm FHCS 25612 M3 Locknut, with flange 31286 FT Ballstud Washer, aluminum 4 ea. (1mm, 2mm) 71004 RC10T5M Front Shock Tower 71031 RC10SC5M Body Mounts 71032 M2.5 x 14MM SHCS 89202 M3 x 12mm BHCS 71031...
  • Page 28 :: Chassis 6338 Antenna Tube & Cap (black) 25201 M3 x 8mm FHCS 25202 M3 x 10mm FHCS 25215 M3 Locknut 71028 89202 25225 M3 x 3mm Set Screw 31521 M2.5 x 8mm BHCS 71010 RC10T5M Rear Arm Spacer/Rear Arm 71025 RC10SC5M Chassis 89202...
  • Page 29 :: Factory Team and Option Parts (cont.) :: Factory Team and Option Parts 1408 FT Ti Turnbuckle, 2.65”/67mm (blue) 91594 Titanium Screws, 3x12mm FHCS 1409 FT Ti Turnbuckle, 1”/25.5mm (sway bar) (blue) 91595 Titanium Screws, 3x14mm FHCS 1734 FT Blue Body Clip, 4 long, 6 short 91596 Titanium Screws, 3x16mm FHCS 1735...
  • Page 30 :: XP Electronics :: Reedy Batteries 29107 XP DS1903/S1903 Metal Gear Set AA Alkaline 1.5V (4) 29133 XP DS1903 Digital Servo LiPo Pro TX/RX Battery 1600mAh 7.4V Flat 29134 XP DS1903MG Digital Servo LiFe Pro TX/RX Battery 1300mAh 6.6V Flat 29138 XP SC500-BL Brushless ESC LiPo 65C 5700mAh 7.4V SP...

  • Page 31: Notes

    FT Shock Shaft Pliers ** Use part number plus the desired size when ordering! 1719 FT Camber + Track Width Tool 1737 FT Body Scissors Associated Electrics, Inc. 3718 12 Inch Nylon Wire Ties 26021 Commercentre Drive Lake Forest, CA 92630-8853 USA 3719 6 Inch Nylon Wire Ties http://www.TeamAssociated.com...

  • Page 32: Notes

    Driver: Team Kit Stock Setup Date: Setup Sheet Track: Event: Front Suspension: Camber: ° Axle Height: Ball Stud Total Toe: ° Spacing: Bump Steer 30mm Ride Height: Middle Spacing: Arm Type: Down Tower Type: Caster Block Insert: ° Kick-Up Angle: °...

  • Page 33: Notes

    Driver: Date: Setup Sheet Track: Event: Front Suspension: Camber: ° Axle Height: Ball Stud Total Toe: ° Spacing: Bump Steer Ride Height: Middle Spacing: Arm Type: Down Tower Type: Caster Block Insert: ° Kick-Up Angle: ° Trailing Axle Wheel Hex: Steering Insert: Stop...

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