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RACER KIT
RC10TC3 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 three Protoform bodies,
with matching
Protoform decal.
Also includes: Precision stainless-
steel rubber-sealed ball bearings.
TOOLS
KIT TOOLS SUPPLIED
Allen wrenches, .050", 1/16",
3/32",
5/64"
molded tools
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 (#242
Blue Loctite© or equivalent)
Super glue (cyanoacrylic glue).
hobby knife WARNING! This knife
cuts plastic and fingers with equal
ease, so be careful.
precision ruler
electrician's tape
strapping tape
2
Revised 1/2000
EACH KIT INCLUDES
Pro-Line std. 12m Hex wheels & tires.
Aluminum motor mount with a built-in
heatsink.
Carbide ball aSSOC. differentials.
Adjustable caster, camber, toe-in, anti-
squat, kickup. Several tie-rod mounting
positions.
Foam bumper.
TC3 decal sheet
Rear bumper
HELPFUL TOOLS (NOT REQUIRED)
Allen drivers (straight Allen wrenches with hex shaped
handles)
such as the following made by Associated:
#6957
#6958
#6959
#6960
#6961
Vernier calipers
Hobby scissors
Nut drivers (screwdriver-
handled hex socket tools)
3/16" nut driver
1/4" nut driver
11/32" nut driver
WARNING! Do not use a power screwdriver to install screws
into nylon, plastic, or composite materials. The fast rotation
WARNING! Always
speed can heat up the screws being installed. They can then
use hand and eye
protection with cyano-
ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPLETE YOUR CAR
acrylic glue!
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 Kit only).
*Available from Team Associated. See your catalogs.
TEAM KIT
#3030 RC10TC3 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.
.050" driver
1/16" driver
5/64" driver
3/32" driver
2.5mm driver
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Summary of Contents for Associated Electrics TC3
- Page 1 Tires and Wheels: Pro-Line V-Rage Front & Rear Axles: Composite MIP positions. tires and Axis wheels. Foam bumper. CVD's. TC3 decal sheet Front & Rear Axles: Blue-anodized alloy Rear bumper Turnbuckles: Associated steel MIP CVD's. turnbuckles Turnbuckles: Factory Blue titanium Choice of three Protoform bodies, turnbuckles.
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Page 2: Before Building
3585 Cadillac Ave. FAX (714) 850-1744 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 web site: http://www.rc10.com ©1998 Associated Electrics, Inc. BEFORE BUILDING OPEN THE BAGS IN ORDER 4 In some drawings, the word "REAR" with an arrow The assembly is arranged so that you will open and finish indicates which direction is the rear of the car to help keep that bag before you go on to the next bag. - Page 3 BAG A TOOLS USED 6222 REMOVE THESE 1/16" 6291, qty 2 PARTS FOR: 3856, qty 2 3856 washer 4-40 X 1/4 screw Step 2 rack post shim 3856 bushing 3856 shim 3856, qty 4 3856, qty 4 6222, qty 2 3856 bushing washer 1/8 x 1/4 steering...
- Page 4 step 2 DO NOT REMOVE!! 3890 3863 R+3+2 3866 REMOVE GRAY AREAS WHERE SHOWN 3890 BE CAREFUL NOT TO REMOVE THE BALLS!! 3866 3863 Remove flashing so balls are perfectly smooth. REAR ARM ASSEMBLY Attach the #3863 rear arm front mount (with the "R" molded into mount--see below for location) to the chassis with two #6292 screws.
- Page 5 step 3 6575 cover 6575 bolt ASSEMBLE THE SHORT OUTDRIVE HUB Slide one #6573 washer onto the #6575 bolt. 6573 washer Apply a generous amount of #6588 black grease to the washer 6573 washer on the side facing away from the bolt head. Place six #6574 balls into the grease against the #6575 bolt 6588 and washer.
- Page 6 TOOLS USED REMOVE THESE 1/16" PARTS FOR: Steps 6-9 3919, qty 1 RACER KIT ONLY TEAM KIT ONLY 6288, qty 2 5407, qty 1 3919, qty 1 3911, qty 6 3919, qty 2 large E-clip 3977, qty 4 6906, qty 4 4-40 x 1/4 red O-ring C-clip...
- Page 7 step 9 6288 3922 spur gear REAR INPUT SHAFT ASSEMBLY Slide the #3922 spur gear over the 6288 drive cup and align it on the #3917 gear adapter. Tighten down the spur gear with two #6288 screws. assembled PLEASE COMPARE YOUR ASSEMBLY CAREFULLY BAG C...
- Page 8 TOOLS USED REMOVE THESE 3/32 PARTS FOR: Steps 13-14 6924, qty 8 3924, qty 1 3910, qty 1 3917, qty 1 6591, qty 1 Assoc. diff lube 4-40 x 3/8 screw driveshaft upper transmission case drive bearing cap step 13 rear input shaft REAR TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY Install the diff assembly into the lower...
- Page 9 BAG D TOOLS USED REMOVE THESE PARTS FOR: 1/16", 3/32" Steps 1-4 3858, qty 4 6272, qty 4 6924, qty 6 7260, qty 8 7413, qty 4 long special ball end dust cover 4-40 x 3/8 screw 4-40 plain nut 4-40 x 3/4 screw ball end, black 3881, qty 1...
- Page 10 BAG E TOOLS USED REMOVE THESE 1/16", .050" PARTS FOR: 7260, qty 2 7381, qty 4 7381, qty 4 7381, qty 4 6272, qty 2 6273, qty 2 7368, qty 2 Steps 1-4 4-40 plain nut CVD coupling CVD cross pin CVD set screw ball end dust cover long ball end...
- Page 11 BAG E TOOLS USED REMOVE THESE 1/16" PARTS FOR: Steps 5-6 7260, qty 2 6272, qty 2 3858, qty 2 7368, qty 2 RACER KIT ONLY TEAM KIT ONLY 4-40 plain nut ball end dust cover long special 3/16 axle shim 3977, qty 4 6906, qty 4 3/16 x 3/8...
- Page 12 step 1 TURNBUCKLE ASSEMBLY Twist the #6274 ball cups onto the #1356 blue titanium turnbuckle or #3867 steel turnbuckle until you get the dimension REAR shown for each part. Assemble all six turnbuckles. Snap all six turnbuckles into place where shown, making sure FRONT that all the universal bones are in the slots of the outdrive hubs.
- Page 13 step 1 step 2 right 5423 TRIM SHOCK PISTON VC FOAM AND BOBBIN Burrs on the #6465 shock Soak the #8456 VC foam piston interfere with smooth with #5423 40wt shock oil wrong shock action within the shock and install it onto the body.
- Page 14 BAG G TOOLS USED REMOVE THESE PARTS FOR: 3/32" Steps 5-6 3944, qty 2 3942, qty 2 8846, spring preload spacer 6925, qty 4 6472, qty 4 spring, gold, front spring, silver, rear qty 4 ea. 1/8" 4-40 x 1/2 screw shock nut, qty 2 ea.
- Page 15 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 Airtronics dust cover.
- Page 16 step 4 RADIO AND RECEIVER INSTALLATION Cut a piece of #6727 servo tape and use it to attach your optional ESC and switch where 3902 shown. TEAM KIT ONLY Cut a piece of #6727 servo tape and use it to cut out gray areas attach your optional receiver where shown.
- Page 17 2 TIRE ASSSEMBLY MOUNT TIRES Make a 1/8" hole in the #3951 TC3 wheel. Install the #3950 wheel hex adaptor to the axle, lining up the roll Insert the #3955 foam insert into the #3955 tire. Make pin with the slot in the hex adapter.
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Page 18: Maintenance
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 19: Differential Adjustment
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 20 TC3 by moving the two #4187 1/32” plas- chassis in relation to the surface it is sitting on. This the inside front wheel turning tighter than the outside...
- Page 21 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 22 Driver: __________________________________________ Track/City: _______________________________________ 5 - 6 7 2 5 0 - - 6 Team Associated RC10TC3 4WD Touring Car Event: ___________________________ Date: __________ FRONT SUSPENSION FRONT SHOCKS BODY Composite Alum. CASTER 0° 2° 4° ANTI-ROLL BAR: None Size: ______ SHAFT Other: ____________________...
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