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  • Page 2 :: Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Team Associated product. This assembly manual contains instructions and tips for building and maintaining your new RC10 Classic. Please take a moment to read through this manual to help familiarize yourself with these steps.
  • Page 3 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: Nose Plate / Steering Build

    :: Nose Plate / Steering Build - Bag A-AA - Step 1 6331 3323 #8 aluminum RC10 body washer (thick) mounts (white) 6310 RC10 front nose plate 6280 8-32 x 1/2 aluminum 6300 FHPS RC10 chassis 6281 8-32 x 7/8 6931 aluminum 8-32 x 1/4...

  • Page 5: Front Suspension Build

    :: Front Suspension Build - Bag B - Step 2 6299 6205 E-clip RC10 (small) front arms (Left & Right) 6299 E-clip (small) 6227 RC10 front outer hinge pins 6223 RC10 Build left and king pins right sides! :: Front Suspension Build - Bag B - Step 3 6927 6936 4-40 x 3/4...
  • Page 6 :: Transmission Build - Bag C-CC - Step 1 6604 Drive gear pivot pin Remove any burrs Key drive gear pin if necessary with into slot on spine hobby knife! plate! 6609 Drive gear 6611 RC10 pivot nut spine 6609 plate Drive gear pivot...

  • Page 7: Cover

    :: Transmission Build - Bag C-CC - Step 4 6630 6613 Oilite RC10 idler 6299 bushing gear E-clip 3/16x5/16x1/8 (small) Carefully tighten 6613 screws in 0-80 x 3/16 x- pattern! BHCS Build 2 :: Transmission Build - Bag C-CC - Step 5 6627 Slip the gear onto the tube and tap the assembly together using the handle...

  • Page 8: Bag C-Cc

    :: Transmission Build - Bag C-CC - Step 7 Caution: Do not get any grease on the back side of the diff drive rings or the outer hub. 6624 RC10 diff outer hub Make sure diff rings sit flat on hub! 6625 Diff drive 6628...
  • Page 9 :: Transmission Build - Bag C-CC - Step 10 :: Rear Bulkhead Build - Bag D-DD - Step 1 6295 4-40 nuts 6927 4-40 x 3/4 SHCS 6928 6926 6378 4-40 x 1 4-40 x 5/8 RC10 rear SHCS SHCS shock tower :: Rear Bulkhead Build - Bag D-DD - Step 2 6924...

  • Page 10: Rear Bulkhead Build

    :: Rear Bulkhead Build - Bag D-DD - Step 4 6936 6327 6925 6331 #4 aluminum RC10 wing 4-40 x 1/2 RC10 body washer tubes SHCS mounts (white) Press wing tubes into bulkhead! 6326 6285 RC10 4-40 x 1/4 transmission SHCS brace Racer’s Tip:...

  • Page 11: Rear Suspension Build

    :: Rear Suspension Build - Bag E-EE - Step 3 6372 Dogbone spacer 6370 Dogbone 6372 Dogbone 6381 spring RC10 rear outer hinge 6299 pins Build left and E-clip right sides! (small) :: Turnbuckles Build - Bag F - Step 1 Use a pair of pliers or wire cutters to carefully hold the turnbuckle while...

  • Page 12: Turnbuckles Build

    :: Turnbuckles Build - Bag F - Step 3 Use a pair of pliers or wire cutters to carefully hold the turnbuckle while threading on ball cups. 6256 6279 RC10 tie Ball cups rod set (white) (1.25”) Front Camber Turnbuckle 0.53”...

  • Page 13: Shocks Build

    :: Shocks Build - Bag G-GG - Step 2 Front Rear Rear 6440 Off-road shock Shock Shock Shock Shock rebuild kit 5407 6449 Red o-ring Shock body, 6446 Place on table front (0.56) Shock body, and push down rear (1.32) hard until clamp snaps into place Remove...

  • Page 14: Bag G-Gg

    :: Shocks Build - Bag G-GG - Step 5 Front: 6.5mm Rear: 6496 6451 Front shock RC10 shock spring, silver collar (3.85lb) 6451 6478 6924 RC10 Rear shock 4-40 x 3/8 spring cup spring, silver SHCS (2.10lb) Build x2 front and x2 rear shocks :: Shocks Build - Bag G-GG - Step 6 6451 6936...

  • Page 15: Chassis Build

    :: Chassis Build - Bag H - Step 1 6320 6338 RC10 nose Antenna tube brace tubes and cap 6917 4-40 x 3/8 6337 BHCS RC10 antenna mount 6288 4-40 x 1/4 BHCS 6292 Build left and 4-40 x 3/8 FHCS right sides! :: Electronics Build - Bag I - Step 1...

  • Page 16: Electronics Build

    :: Electronics Build - Bag I - Step 3 Follow steps below to properly install Z bend wire into servo horn and steering link. NOTE: Hole choice may vary depending on servo and servo horn used. 6936 #4 aluminum washer 1) Press down on the 2) Rotate the wire so the Z bend wire is 6922...
  • Page 17 :: Electronics Build - Bag I - Step 6 Battery not included! 6332 Body clip :: Wheels / Tires and Body - Bag J - Step 1 TIP: For faster motors, it is recommended 6800 to glue the tire bead to the wheels! RC10 rear wheel 6850...
  • Page 18 :: Wheels / Tires and Body - Bag J - Step 3 Painting Tips: 6160 Body and Wing: Protech Your RC10 Classic comes with a clear polycarbonate Buggy body and wing. You will need to prep the body and wing body, before you can paint them. Wash the inside thoroughly with warm water and liquid detergent.
  • Page 19 :: Wheels / Tires and Body - Bag J - Step 6 6332 6332 Body Body clip clip :: Wheels / Tires and Body - Bag J - Step 7 6187 6192 6191 Wing, Wing Wing mount clear mounts wire :: Wheels / Tires and Body - Bag J - Step 8 TIP: Bending the TIP: Bend wire to...
  • Page 20 Wheelbase Adjustment: The wheel base on the RC10 Classic can be adjusted by moving the rear arm mounts forward or backwards. The kit setting has the arm mount back which provides the most stability over bumps and rhythm sections.

  • Page 21: Tuning Tips

    :: 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 response.
  • Page 22 :: Shocks 5407 Red O-Rings 6299 1/8” E-Clips 6429 Shock Assembly Tool 6440 6440 Off Road Shock Rebuild Kit 6446 Shock Body, Rear (1.32) 6299 6449 Shock Body, Front (0.56) 6450 6450 RC10 Shock Cap 6465 6451 RC10 Shock Accessories (spring retainer, clamp, bushing) 6461 (F) 6299...
  • Page 23 :: Turnbuckles / Servo 6255 RC10 Steering Assembly 6256 RC10 Tie Rod Set (2x 1”, 4x 1.25”, 2x 1.65”) 6337 6279 White Ball Cups 6337 RC10 Servo/Antenna Mount 6922 4-40 x 1/2” FHCS 6924 6924 4-40 x 3/8” SHCS 6936 6936 #4 Washer, Aluminum 6337...
  • Page 24 :: Front Arm 4187 Nylon Spacer, 1/32” (.030) 4436 4-40 x 5/16”, Set Screw 6192 RC10 Accessories 6299 6205 RC10 Front Arms 1ea. 1ea. 4187 6208 RC10 Front Arm Mounts 1ea. 1ea. 6213 RC10 Front Caster Blocks, 15 deg 1ea. 1ea.
  • Page 25 :: Front Shock Tower 6230 RC10 Front Shock Tower 6451 6242 4-40 Locknuts, Steel 6936 6271 Short Ballstud, Stainless Steel, .20 6242 6927 6295 4-40 Nuts 6ea. 6451 RC10 Shock Accessories 6936 6925 4-40 x 1/2” SHCS 6936 6295 6927 4-40 x 3/4”...
  • Page 26 :: Rear Bulkhead 6271 Short Ballstud, Stainless Steel, .20 6331 6280 8-32 x 1/2” Aluminum FHPS 6327 6323 RC10 Rear Bulkhead 6326 RC10 Transmission Brace 6332 6327 RC10 Wing Tubes 6327 6331 RC10 Body Mounts (White) 6332 Body Clips 6925 6925 4-40 x 1/2”...
  • Page 27 XP DS1505MG Digital Servo 6192 RC10 Accessories (Wheel Knock Offs, Headlights) 29252 XP DS1505 Metal Gear Set 6193 Wing Mounts, Aluminum 29253 XP DS1510 Metal Gear Set 6193B FT Wing Mounts, Aluminum (blue) 6866 RC10 Classic Decal Sheet 9788 Chassis Protective Tape...
  • Page 28 24T 48P Pinion Gear :: Reedy Motors 8263 26T 48P Pinion Gear 8264 27T 48P Pinion Gear (not recommended for RC10 Classic) 8265 28T 48P Pinion Gear Sonic 540 Mach 2 8.0 Competition Brushless Motor 8266 29T 48P Pinion Gear Sonic 540 Mach 2 7.5 Competition Brushless Motor...
  • Page 29 Nitro TC3 RTR Plus (ready-to-run) LiPo 65C 7000mAh 7.4V 4020 FT 12R5.2 Kit LiPo 65C 4100mAh 7.4V Shorty 6001 RC10 Classic Kit LiPo TX Battery - M11X 2500mAh 7.4V 7025 FT RC10T4.2 Kit Wolfpack 2400mAh 7.2V w/DEANS® connector 7029 SC10 Associated/RC10.com Truck RTR (ready-to-run) Wolfpack 3000mAh 7.2V w/DEANS®...
  • 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 Steering / Servo Horn Ride Height / Wheelbase Steering Rack Servo Horn: Front Rear AE #89007 Ride Ride Height: Height: 24mm 24mm 15mm radius Wheelbase: Short Long Front Suspension Rear Suspension -1°...

  • Page 32: Notes

    :: Hardware - 1:1 Scale View Cap Head (shcs) Button Head (bhcs) Flat Head (fhcs) 4-40x1/4 (6285) 4-40x3/8 (6292) 0-80x3/16 (6613) 4-40x5/16” (6932) 4-40x1/2 (6922) 4-40x3/16 (6920) (4145, aluminum) 4-40x1/4 (6288) 4-40x3/8 (6924) Flat Head (fhps) w/hole (6929) 4-40x3/8 (6917) 8-32x1/4 (6931) 4-40x1/2 (6925) 3x6mm (31531)

  • Page 33: Notes

    Driver: Date: Track: Event: Conditions: Indoor Outdoor Temp. Rev.1 Steering / Servo Horn Ride Height / Wheelbase Steering Rack Servo Horn: Front Rear Ride Ride Height: Height: radius Wheelbase: Short Long Front Suspension Rear Suspension Camber: Camber: Rear Hub Carriers: Toe: 0°...

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