Associated TC7.2 Manual

Associated TC7.2 Manual

1:10 scale touring car

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  • Page 2 With the current touring car platforms reaching an even higher plateau of precision and performance, the Engineers behind the doors of Area-51 wasted no time in ensuring the TC7.2 is up to the level. The RC10TC7.2-FT comes packed full of a host of new components and features necessary to keep you on top.
  • Page 3 :: Hardware - 1:1 Scale View Cap Head (shcs) Flat Head (fhcs) Button Head (bhcs) 1.6x5mm (91611) 2.5x4mm (31518) 2x4mm (31510) 2x5mm (31511) 2.5x6mm (4675) 2x5mm (31511) 2.5x10mm (31350) 2.5x4mm (4673) Setscrew 3x5mm (31540) 2.5x5mm (31519) 3x2.5mm (31500) 3x6mm (31541) 2.5x6mm (31520) 3x3mm (25225) 3x8mm (25201)
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Each part in the This symbol indicates a Racers Tip. foldout has a number assigned to it for ordering replacement parts. Associated Electrics, Inc. Customer Service 26021 Commercentre Dr. Tel: 949.544.7500 Lake Forest, CA 92630 Fax: 949.544.7501...
  • Page 5 7/18 :: Shock Build - Bag 1 - Step 1 31510 M2x4mm bhcs Thread lock not included! 31747 31745 TC7.1 TC7.1 FT 89278 shock shock body Steel washer 5407 piston (Fox (2.6x6x0.5mm) (4x1.1) Kashima o-rings Coat) 31746 31753 31752 31753 TC7.1 TC7.1 shock TC7.1...
  • Page 6 :: Shock Build - Bag 1 - Step 4 31759 TC7.1 shock 31763 spring cup TC 20.5mm Spring, Blue (15.8lbs) Build four shocks :: Spool and Differential Build - Bag 2 - Step 1 Build two! Thread lock CA glue not included! not included! 31788...
  • Page 7: Spool And Differential Build Bag

    :: Spool and Differential Build - Bag 2 - Step 3 31782 31782 31782 31782 TC7.2 gear Diff shim Diff outdrive Diff pin diff sun o-ring 2x9mm gear Oval hole is for X-Pin install 8680 M5x8x2.5mm bhcs 31785 TC7.2 diff...
  • Page 8: Front Dcv/ Rear Cva Build Bag

    Build two DCVs :: Front DCV / Rear CVA Build - Bag 3 - Step 3 31238 Build two CVA blade 31500 CVAs 31796 M3x2.5mm TC7.2 CVA 31367 setscrew bones, TC6.1 CVA Aluminum coupler RACERS TIP! place a drop of CA glue on the pin retainer gap.
  • Page 9: Turnbuckles Build Bag

    Build two front 31620 inner arm TC6.2 arm mounts mount insert (Front: -3 dot) 31384 Bulkhead washers 31802 (0.5mm) TC7.2 Inner arm mount 31771 TC7.2 Arm Mount Inserts -3 DOT -2 DOT 1 DOT +2 DOT +3 DOT chassis 31541 -1.2 °...
  • Page 10: Suspension Arms Build Bag

    Front of chassis Arm Mount Inserts -3 DOT -2 DOT 1 DOT +2 DOT +3 DOT 31801 31801 TC7.2 TC7.2 -1.2 ° -0.6 ° 0 ° +0.6 ° +1.2 ° Outer Arm Negative to the inside of vehicle. Mount Positive to the outside of vehicle.
  • Page 11 31384 Bulkhead washers (0.5mm) Arm Mount Inserts -3 DOT -2 DOT 1 DOT +2 DOT +3 DOT 31801 TC7.2 Outer Arm -1.2 ° -0.6 ° 0 ° +0.6 ° +1.2 ° Mount 31541 Negative to the inside of vehicle. M3x6mm Positive to the outside of vehicle.
  • Page 12 :: Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and Steering Build - Bag 6 - Step 3 89229 31530 31541 Blue M3x6mm M3x5mm countersunk bhcs fhcs washer 31791 TC7.2 spur gear shaft Thread lock 31731 not included! 31382 FT bearing 4x8x3mm Ballstud flanged washer, (1mm)
  • Page 13 :: Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and Steering Build - Bag 6 - Step 4 Rear Belt 31659 Front Belt TC7 Rear belt 25202 M3x10mm 31658 fhcs TC7 Front belt :: Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and Steering Build - Bag 6 - Step 5 Cam Position Belt Tension Number...
  • Page 14 :: Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and Steering Build - Bag 6 - Step 9 31283 31531 Ballstud, M3x6mm 5mm, bhcs long 31383 Ballstud washer, 31382 (2mm) Ballstud washer, (1mm) 31780 TC7.2 camber link mount 31532 31779 M3x8mm TC7.2 bhcs bearing cap...
  • Page 15 Note! Ballstud Insert top washer, plate between the front belt. (1mm) :: Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and Steering Build - Bag 6 - Step 12 31776 31775 TC7.2 rear 31532 TC7.2 front shock tower M3x8mm shock tower bhcs 31532 M3x8mm bhcs...
  • Page 16 :: Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and Steering Build - Bag 6 - Step 14 31530 25211 M3x5mm M3x10mm bhcs bhcs Thread lock 31794 not included! TC7.2 steering rack post 31803 TC7.2 steering rack hat bushing 31541 M3x6mm fhcs :: Caster Blocks and Hubs Build - Bag 7 - Step 1...
  • Page 17 :: Caster Blocks and Hubs Build - Bag 7 - Step 2 Build two Use a 1.5mm hex tool tip to poke through any left over flashing (extra thin piece of plastic) in the hinge pin set screw hole on the caster blocks. Do not overtighten! 91611...
  • Page 18 :: Caster Blocks and Hubs Build - Bag 7 - Step 5 Orient the notch to the left throughout the car. The notch indicates which end has the left hand threads! :: Caster Blocks and Hubs Build - Bag 7 - Step 6 It is important that the turnbuckle eyelets move freely once snapped on to the ballstud.
  • Page 19 :: Caster Blocks and Hubs Build - Bag 7 - Step 8 Build left Build left 31112 1/16” x 5/16” and right and right dowel pins sides sides Do not overtighten! 91611 31670 M1.6x5mm Build left 25225 Clamping 31677 shcs and right wheel hex M3x3...
  • Page 20 :: Bumper, Anti-Roll Bar, and Electronics Build - Bag 8 - Step 2 4673 31797 M2.5x4mm TC7.2 bhcs foam bumper Transponder not included! 31625 TC6.2 front body posts 31623 TC6.2 25202 bumper M3x10mm fhcs :: Bumper, Anti-Roll Bar, and Electronics Build - Bag 8 - Step 3...
  • Page 21 :: Bumper, Anti-Roll Bar, and Electronics Build - Bag 8 - Step 5 31701 Anti Roll Bar TC7 anti- Color/Size Chart 31703 roll bar Green 1.1mm TC7 Front Anti Roll Bar eyelet anti-roll bar, White 1.2mm ment Link Adjust 31500 1.4mm (blue) Gray 1.3mm...
  • Page 22 :: Bumper, Anti-Roll Bar, and Electronics Build - Bag 8 - Step 9 31550 31530 FT M3 Locknut, M3x5mm blue aluminum bhcs 31383 Ballstud washer, 31777 (2mm) 31285 TC7.2 servo Ballstud mount brace 10mm, (long) 89007 Servo 89007 horn ring Use screw that was Servo included with your servo. horn...
  • Page 23 ESC not included! included! 6727 Servo tape Motor not included! :: Battery Stop, Final Build - Bag 9 - Step 1 31384 31798 Bulkhead TC7.2 battery washer, 31385 lock, bottom Bulkhead (0.5 mm) 89229 washer, Blue (1.0 mm) 31386 countersunk...
  • Page 24: Ride Height

    :: Battery Stop, Final Build - Bag 9 - Step 3 0.5mm 1736 FT body clips 91148 Use these shims to adjust M4 flanged the battery lock top height locknut, for 0.5mm clearance above the battery. knurled :: Tuning Tips Tips for Beginners: Before making any changes to the standard setup, make sure you can get around the track without crashing.
  • Page 25 Note! Charts show left side cam positions from the left side of the car. Match right side cam position to left side cam position. Motor Gearing: The gear charts on the following page show final drive ratio numbers for the TC7.2. Refer to motor manufacturer’s suggested gear ratio for starting point. You may need to adjust the gearing according to your track size.
  • Page 26 :: Gear Chart 48 Pitch...
  • Page 27 :: Gear Chart 64 Pitch...
  • Page 28 31369 TC6.1 Stub Axle 31746 TC7.1 Shock Shaft 31500 M3 x 2.5mm Set Screw 31752 TC7.1 Shock Rebuild Kit 31796 TC7.2 CVA Bone 31753 TC7.1 Shock Bottom Cap 31756 TC7.1 Shock Cap Retainer 31238 31757 TC7.1 Shock Eyelet Set 31367 31758 TC7.1 Shock Collar...
  • Page 29 31541 31530 M3 x 5mm BHCS 31382 31541 M3 x 6mm FHCS 31731 FT 4x8x3mm Flanged Bearing 31787 TC7.2 Spur Pulley & Diff X-Pin 89229 31791 TC7.2 Spur Gear Shaft 31792 31792 TC7.2 Spur Gear Hub 89229 Blue Countersunk Washers...
  • Page 30 M3 x 6mm FHCS 31732 31382 31793 31732 31550 FT M3 Locknut, blue aluminum 31383 31804 31732 FT 4x7x2.5mm Bearing 31777 TC7.2 Servo Mount Brace 31803 7337 31805 31793 TC7.2 Servo Mount 31794 TC7.2 Steering Bellcrank Post 31732 31732 31803 TC7.2 Steering Rack...
  • Page 31 :: Front Bulkhead 4637 FT Pivot Balls 31382 4670 M3 x 8mm Set Screw (1mm) 25211 M3 x 10mm BHCS 25225 M3 x 3mm Set Screw 25227 M4 x 8mm Setscrew 31647 31112 1/16” x 5/16” Dowel Pins 31283 Ballstuds, long, 5mm 25227 31285 Ballstuds, long, 10mm...
  • Page 32 31778 TC7.2 Battery Tab 31386 31790 TC7.2 Motor Mount 89229 31795 TC7.2 Battery Stop 25202 31798 TC7.2 Battery Lock Set 89229 Blue Countersunk Washers 31795 31541 31382 31778 25202 31540 25201 :: Chassis / Top Plate / Belts / Turnbuckles / Arm Mounts...
  • Page 33 31799 TC7.2 Adjustable Body Post Set 27226 EU to IEC 320 C5 angle 1M AC Power Cord 31806 TC7.2 Camber Link Mount Shims (graphite) 4ea. 27227 UK to IEC 320 C5 angle 1M AC Power Cord 31807 TC7.2 Battery Stop (tape version)
  • Page 34 :: Reedy Motors / Spare Parts / Accessories :: Reedy ESC’s and Accessories MOTORS ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROLLERS Sonic 540-M3 10.5 256C Blackbox 1000Z+/540-M3 10.5 Combo Sonic 540-M3 9.5 258C Blackbox 1000Z+/540-M3 8.5 Combo Sonic 540-M3 8.5 259C Blackbox 1000Z+/540-M3 8.0 Combo Sonic 540-M3 8.0 260C Blackbox 1000Z+/540-M3 7.5 Combo...
  • Page 35: Associated Electrics, Inc

    1679 FT T-Handle Ratchet Driver SP425 FT Fluid Carrier 1719 FT Camber + Track Width Tool SP426 Team Associated Countertop / Setup Mat 1737 FT Body Scissors SP427 Reedy Countertop / Setup Mat 3718 12 Inch Nylon Wire Ties 110684...
  • Page 36 Team Kit Stock Setup Driver: Date: Track Info: Track: Event: Size: Qualify: Best Lap Time: Main: Finish: Carpet Surface: Asphalt Front: Rear: Indoor Outdoor -2° -2° Camber: Camber: Medium Traction: High Condition: Bumpy Smooth Temperature: Ambient Track Roll Centers: Ride Height: Ride Height: 5.0mm 5.2mm...
  • Page 37 Driver: Date: Track Info: Track: Event: Size: Qualify: Best Lap Time: Main: Finish: Carpet Surface: Asphalt Front: Rear: Indoor Outdoor Camber: Camber: Medium Traction: High Condition: Bumpy Smooth Temperature: Ambient Track Roll Centers: Ride Height: Ride Height: Shim: Shim: Toe: Ball &...

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