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Associated Electrics TC3 Instruction Manual

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RACER KIT
Shocks: VCS Macro shock.
Tires and Wheels: Pro-Line V-Rage
tires and Axis wheels.
Front & Rear Axles: Composite MIP
CVD's.
Turnbuckles: Associated steel
turnbuckles
Choice of six Protoform bodies, with
Protoform decals.
Also includes: Precision stainless-
steel rubber-sealed ball bearings.

TOOLS

KIT TOOLS SUPPLIED

Allen wrenches #6950 (.050",
1/16", 3/32", 5/64")
molded tools #6956
droop gauge #3987

EXTRA STUFF NEEDED

Phillips screwdriver #2
needlenose pliers
soldering iron (40-50 watts) and a
small amount of Rosin core solder.
Pencil-type soldering iron is better
than the gun type. DANGER! Tip
is HOT!
Thread locking compound (#1596
Locking Adhesive or equivalent)
Super glue (cyanoacrylic glue,
#1597 Tire Adhesive).
hobby knife WARNING! This knife
cuts plastic and fingers with equal
ease, so be careful.
precision ruler
electrician's tape
strapping tape
2
EACH KIT INCLUDES
Pro-Line standard 12m Hex wheels & tires (except Factory Team kits).
Aluminum motor mount with a built-in heatsink.
Carbide ball Stealth differentials.
Adjustable caster, camber, toe-in, anti-squat, kickup. Several tie-rod mounting
positions.
Foam bumper. TC3 decal sheet. Rear bumper.
TEAM KIT
Shocks: Blue anodized aluminum-body
VCS Macro shocks.
Tires and Wheels: Pro-Line V-Rage
tires and Axis wheels.
Front & Rear Axles: Blue-anodized alloy
MIP CVD's.
Turnbuckles: Factory Blue titanium
turnbuckles.
Also includes: Precision stainless steel
[PTFE/rubber-sealed ball bearings.
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
LOCKING
ADHESIVE
WARNING! Always
use hand and eye
protection with cyano-
acrylic glue!
FACTORY TEAM KIT
Shocks: Blue anodized aluminum threaded shock
bodies, VCS Macro shocks.
Front & Rear Axles: Blue-anodized alloy MIP CVD's.
Turnbuckles: Factory Blue titanium turnbuckles.
Also includes: Precision PTFE-sealed ball
bearings. Droop gauge. Anti-roll bar. Factory Team
blue aluminum & graphite parts including:
Counterfeit transponder mount. Radial clip-on
heatsink. Graphite chassis. Unobtainium shock
shafts. Blue aluminum screws.
HELPFUL TOOLS (NOT REQUIRED)
Allen drivers (straight Allen wrenches with hex shaped handles)
such as the following made by Associated:
#6957
.050" driver
#6958
1/16" driver
#6959
5/64" driver
#6960
3/32" driver
#6961
2.5mm driver
Vernier calipers
Hobby scissors
Nut drivers (screwdriver-
handled hex socket tools)
3/16" nut driver
1/4" nut driver
11/32" nut driver
Do not use a power screwdriver to install screws into nylon, plastic,
or composite materials. The fast rotation speed can heat up the
screws being installed. They can then break the molded parts or
strip the threads during installation.

ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPLETE YOUR CAR

1 R/C two channel surface frequency radio system.
2 *Battery pack (6 cell).
3 Battery charger (we recommend a peak detection charger).
4 *Electronic speed control.
5 *R/C electric motor.
6 *Pinion gear, size to be determined by type and wind of motor you
will be using.
7 *1:10 scale Lexan body (Team & Factory Team Kits only).
8 *Touring car tires and wheels (Factory Team Kits only).
*Available from Team Associated. See your catalogs.
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  • Page 1 Pro-Line standard 12m Hex wheels & tires (except Factory Team kits). Aluminum motor mount with a built-in heatsink. Carbide ball Stealth differentials. Adjustable caster, camber, toe-in, anti-squat, kickup. Several tie-rod mounting positions. Foam bumper. TC3 decal sheet. Rear bumper. RACER KIT TEAM KIT FACTORY TEAM KIT Shocks: VCS Macro shock.
  • Page 2 ASSOCIATED ELECTRICS, INC. (714) 850-9342 3585 Cadillac Ave. Fax (714) 850-1744 Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1401 http://www.rc10.com/help ©2000 Associated Electrics, Inc. http://www.rc10.com http://www.teamassociated.com http://www.rc10.com/kits BEFORE BUILDING OPEN THE BAGS IN ORDER 4 In some drawings, the word "REAR" with an arrow...
  • Page 3 BAG A TOOLS USED 6222 REMOVE THESE 1/16" 6291, qty 2 6222, qty 2 PARTS FOR: 3856, qty 2 3856 washer 4-40 X 1/4 screw Step 2 rack post shim nylon locknut 3856 bushing 3971* bearing 3856 shim 3856, qty 4 3856, qty 4 FT KIT ONLY 3856 bushing...
  • Page 4 step 2 DO NOT REMOVE!! 3890, 3891* 3865 3863 R+3+2 3865 REMOVE GRAY AREAS WHERE SHOWN BE CAREFUL NOT TO REMOVE THE BALLS!! 3866 Remove flashing so balls are perfectly smooth. 3890, 3891* 3866 REAR ARM ASSEMBLY Install a #3865 10-32 set screw into the #3890 (3891*) rear arms, 3863 right and left until the set screws are flush with the top of the arms.
  • Page 5 step 1 6573 6573 THRUST BALL ASSEMBLY 6575 Hold the #6575 diff bolt with your 5/64" Allen wrench 6574 and slide one #6573 washer onto the #6575 diff bolt. Apply a generous amount of #6588 black grease to the 5/64" Allen wrench 6588 washer on the side facing away from the bolt head.
  • Page 6 BAG C TOOLS USED REMOVE THESE 5/64 PARTS FOR: Steps 6-8 3908, qty 2 3907, qty 2 FACTORY TEAM ONLY 3976, qty 4 3911, qty 4 3906, qty 2 3/16 x 5/16 6903*, qty 4 3/8 x 5/8 bearing outdrive shim diff cover D-drive ring bushing, unflanged...
  • Page 7 IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO USE THE EXACT AMOUNT OF SHIMS SUGGESTED IN THESE STEPS. step 8 FINAL OUTDRIVE ASSEMBLY Insert the #3908 diff bolt cover long hub into the long hub. Press two #3911 outdrive shims 3908 on the long hub. 3911 Place one #3976 bearing over each outdrive hubs.
  • Page 8 step 11 6920 REAR INPUT SHAFT ASSEMBLY 3911 spacer 3917 drive cup Slide one #3977 or #6906 bearing and one #3911 input shaft 5407 spacer onto the #3915 rear input shaft. Install and center one #3919 dowel pin into the input shaft. 3915 rear Slide a #3917 drive cup onto the input shaft.
  • Page 9 step 14 step 15 REAR TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY, LOWER HALF 6924, FRONT Attach the #3910 lower 6860* TRANSMISSION transmission case to the ASSEMBLY 3910 chassis with four #6292 Install the diff (6934*) screws. assembly and front input shaft assembly into the lower transmission case.
  • Page 10 step 17 step 18 DRIVE BEARING CAP REAR TRANSMISSION CASE Align the #3917 drive bearing cap over the bearing and Attach the #3910 upper transmission case to the lower attach with two #6924 (6860*) screws where shown. case with six #6924 (6860*) screws. Do not overtighten the #6924 6924, (6860*) bearing cap screws.
  • Page 11 step 3 step 4 REAR SHOCK REAR SHOCK TOWER ASSEMBLY TOWER 6924, 6860* Install the two #7413 screws through the ASSEMBLY outer holes on the #3895 (3896*) rear shock Attach the #3895 tower. Then thread on the #7260 nuts. (3896*) rear shock Attach the #3858 ball ends and #7260 nuts tower to the upper 3895, 3896*...
  • Page 12 step 4 step 3 ATTACH BLOCK CARRIER ASSEMBLY LEFT BLOCK CARRIER Place the left block carrier assembly between the ASSEMBLY arm holes. Insert the #3866 front outer hinge pin Break through and push out the through the arm holes. 3874 6272 thin webbing in the holes with Tighten the set screw of step 3, #5, locking the...
  • Page 13 step 6 ATTACH REAR HUB CARRIER ASSEMBLY Place the left hub carrier between the arm holes as shown and add two #4187 spacers 3866 where shown. Insert the #3866 rear outer hinge pin through the arm and hub carrier. Thread in the #3862 5-40 set screw into the hub carrier.
  • Page 14 step 2 INSTALLING CHASSIS BRACE Mount the #3879 (3880*) left front and left rear chassis braces with two #6924 (6860*) screws and one #6923 screw for each brace as shown. Repeat step for the right side. FRONT WHERE TO FIND THE CHASSIS BRACE I.D. Each chassis brace has a molded identification that indicates where it goes on the car, as shown 6924,...
  • Page 15 step 3 On the #8844 (3964*) Slide the VC foam/ Insert the assembly into the shock body and pull shock shaft, install a bobbin assembly over the shaft through firmly to seat the VC bobbin at #6299 E-clip on both the #8844 (3964*) the base of the shock bore.
  • Page 16 step 5 Slide one black O-ring Use one drop of oil on Thread on the shock into the groove in the the O-ring before you collar. Make sure that FACTORY TEAM threaded shock collar. thread on the shock the shoulder is facing ONLY, STEP 5 collar.
  • Page 17 step 1 SERVO TYPE SPACER SERVO ARM Airtronics ADD MOUNTS TO THE SERVO 94102 no spacer Find the appropriate #9180 servo horn for your servo from the chart at right. Install the #3858 ball end into the servo horn. Add the #6272 dust Airtronics cover.
  • Page 18 step 4 step 5 RADIO AND RECEIVER INSTALLATION Cut a piece of #6727 servo tape and use it to attach your optional ESC and switch where shown. Cut a piece of #6727 servo tape and use it to attach your optional receiver where FACTORY TEAM KITS ONLY: shown.
  • Page 19 2 TIRE ASSSEMBLY MOUNT TIRES Make a 1/8" hole in the #3951 TC3 wheel. Install the #3950 (3972*) wheel hex adaptor to the axle, lining up Insert the #3955 foam insert into the #3955 tire. Make the roll pin with the slot in the hex adapter.
  • Page 20 TOOLS USED REMOVE THESE PARTS FOR: Steps 1-4 8828*, qty 4 8828*, qty 4 8828*, qty 4 3960*, qty 2 8830*, qty 4 6951*, qty 4 9146*, qty 4 open cup closed cup 5/16" set screw anti-roll bar pivot set screw screw WHAT ARE ANTI-ROLL BARS? WHEN ARE ANTI-ROLL BARS NEEDED?

  • Page 21: Radio Adjustments

    4. After painting, trim the wheel wells with curved dow masks for your convenience. TC3’s body, wash it out with soap and water to re- scissors or a sharp hobby knife. 3. Be sure to use a paint that is specifically formu- move any mold release residue or dirt that may show 5.
  • Page 22 0° (kit standard), 2°, and 4° of caster. Increasing caster the top. and adjustments you can use to tune your car for in the TC3 (with 2° or 4° block carriers) will give your FRONT different track conditions. car more steering entering corners but less steering exiting corners.
  • Page 23 REAR TOE-IN is adjusted by changing the rear made to the TC3 by moving the two #4187 1/32” plas- arm mounts. The TC3 comes standard with 3° of toe- tic spacers on the outer rear hinge pins (next to the in on each side.
  • Page 24 The suggested preload for the TC3 is one 1/8” preload for the front shocks For adjusting the ride height we recommend us- in the corner of the car as shown in fig. 4A. Check ing Associated ride height gauge #1450 (fig.
  • Page 25 TC3 are lows you to slide your batteries forward or back to fluential changes you can make to your car. The TC3 presented below. change the handling characteristics of your car. There...
  • Page 26 RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Use these settings to start off with BUMPY TRACK SETTING CARPET WITH FOAM TIRES ONE-WAY FRONT DIFF (Worlds 2000) Front Suspension: Front Suspension: Block carriers: 0° Block carriers: 4° Front Suspension: Kickup: 2° Kickup: 2° Block carriers: 4° Toe-in: 0°...
  • Page 27 Driver: ________________________________________ Track/City: _____________________________________ 5 - 6 7 2  5 0 - - 6  Team Associated RC10TC3 4WD Touring Car Event: ___________________________ Date: ________ FRONT SUSPENSION FRONT SHOCKS CASTER 0° 2° 4° ANTI-ROLL BAR: None Size: ______ BODY Composite Alum.

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