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Associated Electrics B5M Manual

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  • Page 2: Introduction

    • Heavy-duty ball cups and ball studs allow for maximum suspension travel while reducing binding and friction • Rear hubs feature larger bearings as well as the quick and easy insert system to adjust camber link position and rear toe-in. • B5M clear body and wing included :: Additional Your new B5M Team Kit comes unassembled •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    This symbol indicates a Racers Tip. you find the exact size. Each part in the 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 4: Front Top Plate And Steering Build

    :: 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 31286...

  • Page 5: Front Arms And Uprights Build

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

  • Page 6: Shock Towers And Rear

    :: Front Arms and Uprights Build - Bag B - Step 3 91402 91526 Caster RC10B5M Block Front Arms Bushing 91400 Caster Block Spacer 91394 Hinge Pin 89202 31510 (front, outer) M3 x 12mm M2 x 4mm BHCS BHCS Build 2 (1 left, 1 right) Build 2 (1 left, 1 right) :: Shock Towers and Rear Chassis Brace Build - Bag C - Step 1 91410...
  • Page 7 :: Shock Towers and Rear Chassis Brace Build - Bag C - Step 3 25215 91528 M3 Locknut, RC10B5M black Rear Arms 91532 RC10B5M Arm Mount, C (3+1) 25202 91532 91394 M3 x 10mm RC10B5M Hinge Pin FHCS Arm Mount, D (rear, Inner) :: Shock Towers and Rear Chassis Brace Build - Bag C - Step 4 91049...

  • Page 8: Cover

    :: Differential Build - Bag D - DD - Step 1 6581 7666 7666 3/32 carbide Diff Drive Diff Drive diff balls Ring Ring 91419 91420 91420 Diff Gear, Ball Diff Ball Diff Outdrive Outdrive :: Differential Build - Bag D - DD - Step 2 6573 Diff thrust washer...

  • Page 9: Gearbox Build

    :: Gearbox Build - Bag E - Step 1 91426 25238 Top Shaft 6 x 12 x 4, Spacer Bearing 91011 91425 4x4 Idler Top Shaft Gear Shaft 25616 10 x 15 x 4, Bearing 91530 25237 RC10B5M 5 x 10 x 4, Gearbox 91419 Bearing...

  • Page 10: Rear Hub And Cva Build

    :: Slipper Build - Bag F - FF - Step 2 9739 Set nut flush with Slipper top shaft. Spring 91148 91423 M4 Locknut, Slipper with flange Spring See page 18 for gear and knurl Adapter mesh, and slipper clutch setting instructions! :: Slipper Build - Bag F - FF - Step 3 25211...

  • Page 11: Turnbuckles Build

    :: Rear Hub and CVA Build - Bag G - Step 2 91436 CVA Wheel Hex Pin 91438 Coupler 91439 91438 CVA Bone 91441 Wheel 91437 Hex (rear) CVA Axle Build x2 (right and left side) Build x2 (right and left side) :: Rear Hub and CVA Build - Bag G - Step 3 You can install optional #4670 set screws to...

  • Page 12: Shocks Build

    :: Turnbuckles Build - Bag H - HH - Step 2 91453 6263 91453 HD Ball Cup Turnbuckle, HD Ball Cup 2.06” Front Camber Turnbuckle 23.85mm Racers Tip: Orient the notch to the left throughout the Use black grease car. It indicates which end (#6588) on the has the left hand threads! threads of the...
  • Page 13 :: Shocks Build - Bag I - II - Step 2 91491 91480 12mm 12x23mm V2 Shock Cap Shock Bodies O-Ring (front) Lightly rub shock oil 91482 on the o-ring before 12x31mm V2 installation! Shock Bodies 31327 (rear) VCS3 Shock 91448 5407 Bottom Cap...

  • Page 14: Electronics Build

    :: Shocks Build - Bag I - II - Step 5 25612 91445 M3 Locknut, Shock with flange Bushing (black) Use outside 91445 hole in Shock front arm! Bushing Use inside hole in rear arm! 89202 25189 25612 M3 x 12mm M3 x 22mm M3 Locknut, BHCS...
  • Page 15 :: Electronics Build - Bag J - Step 2 91435 Gear Cover See page 18 for gear mesh setting instructions! 91089 Belt Cover 31530 M3 x 5mm Pinion / Setscrew Pinion / Setscrew BHCS not included! :: Electronics Build - Bag J - Step 3 25225 ESC not included! Receiver not...
  • Page 16 :: Electronics Build - Bag J - Step 5 91534 91458 RC10B5M Battery Strap Battery Thumb Wheel Strap 91458 Batteries Battery Strap not included! Thumb Wheel O-Ring :: Wheels / Tires and Body - Bag K - Step 1 9695 9690 Buggy Rear Buggy Front...
  • Page 17 :: Wheels / Tires and Body - Bag K - Step 4 Painting Tips: Your B5M Team Kit comes with a clear polycarbon- ate body. You will need to prep the body before you can paint it. Wash the inside thoroughly with warm water and liquid detergent.

  • Page 18: Ride Height

    Gear ratios will vary depending upon motor brand, wind, and electronic speed control. Consult your motor and electronic speed control manufacturers for more information. Team Associated is not responsible for motor damage due to improper gearing. B5M Gear Ratio Chart (Internal Gear Ratio 2.60:1) Motor Pinion...
  • Page 19 :: Tuning Tips (cont.) Wheelbase Adjustment: You have three options for rear hub spacing, Forward, Middle, & Back. *Spacers to the rear The kit setting of Middle is the most neutral, and will be used most often. will place hubs for- For improved handling in bumps or rhythm sections, try moving the hubs to the ward, shortening Back position.
  • Page 20 :: Tuning Tips Trailing Axle: Trailing axle is the distance from the king pin to the axle that “trails” behind the pin. The B5 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 21 :: 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 22 :: Transmission 25202 M3 x 10mm FHCS 89203 25211 25211 M3 x 10mm BHCS 25237 25237 Bearing, 5 x 10 x 4 25238 Bearing, 6 x 12 x 4 25616 Bearing, 10 x 15 x 4 31531 M3 x 6mm BHCS 25237 31532 M3 x 8mm BHCS...
  • Page 23 :: 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 91463 91465 91465 4675 :: Differential Fluids 91462 5450 Silicone Diff Fluid 1,000CST...
  • Page 24 :: Front Arm 4670 M3 x 8mm Set Screw 25189 M3 x 22mm BHCS 25237 Bearing, 5 x 10 x 4 89202 31510 M2 x 4mm BHCS 91400 31520 M2.5 x 6mm BHC 31530 M3 x 5mm BHCS 31550 FT M3 Locknut, blue aluminum 91049 31550 89202...
  • Page 25 :: Battery Strap 4689 M3 x 16mm Set Screw 91458 91458 Battery Strap Thumbwheel, B5 91534 RC10B5M Battery Strap 91458 91536 RC10B5M Battery Foams 91458 4689 91458 4689 91534 91536 91536 91536 91536 :: Front Shock Tower 25612 M3 Locknut, with flange 31286 FT Ballstud Washer, aluminum 4 ea.
  • Page 26 :: Chassis 6338 Antenna Tube & Cap (black) 21173 Small Body Clips 25201 M3 x 8mm FHCS 6338 25202 M3 x 10mm FHCS 25225 M3 x 3mm Set Screw 31521 M2.5 x 8mm BHCS 89222 6338 31550 FT M3 Locknut, Blue Aluminum 89209 M3 x 18mm FHCS 21173...
  • Page 27 :: XP Electronics :: Factory Team and Option Parts 1406 FT Ti Turnbuckle, 2.00” (blue) 29107 XP DS1903/S1903 Metal Gear Set 1409 FT Ti Turnbuckle, 1” (sway bar) (blue) 29133 XP DS1903 Digital Servo 1734 FT Blue Body Clip, 4 long, 6 short 29134 XP DS1903MG Digital Servo 1735...
  • Page 28 :: Reedy Batteries :: Qualifier Series Vehicles AA Alkaline 1.5V (4) 7052 Pro Lite 4x4 RTR, 1/10 Scale (ready-to-run) LiPo 65C 5700mAh 7.4V SP 20111 Rival Mini Monster Truck 1/18 Scale (ready-to-run) LiPo 65C 6000mAh 7.4V SQ 20119 APEX Mini Touring RTR LiPo 65C 4100mAh 7.4V Shorty 20510 RIVAL Electric Monster Truck RTR, 1/8 Scale...
  • Page 29 :: 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 30: Notes / Contact Info

    :: Notes :: Contact Information Associated Electrics, Inc. 26021 Commercentre Drive Lake Forest, CA 92630-8853 USA http://www.TeamAssociated.com http://www.RC10.com http://twitter/Team Associated http://bit.ly/AEonFacebook call: (949) 544-7500 fax: (949) 544-7501 Check out the following web sites for all of our electric kits, current products, new releases, setup help, tips, and racing info! www.TeamAssociated.com.

  • Page 31: Notes

    Driver: Date: Setup Sheet Track: Event: Front Suspension: Camber: ° Axle Height: Ball Stud Total Toe: ° Spacing: Bump Steer 24mm Ride Height: Middle Spacing: Arm Type: Down Tower Type: Caster Block Insert: ° Kick-Up Angle: ° Trailing Axle Steering Insert: Ball Stud Notes:...

  • Page 32: Notes

    :: Hardware - 1:1 Scale View Button Head (bhcs) Flat Head (fhcs) Ball Bearings 2x4mm (31510) 3x8mm (25201) 3x7x3mm (91475) 3x8mm Aluminum (8553) 2.5x6mm (32520) 3x10mm (25202) 5x8mm (31400) 2.5x8mm (31521) 3x12mm (25203) 3x4mm (91158) 5x10x4mm (25237) 3x14mm (89208) 3x5mm (31530) 3x16mm (25204) 3x6mm (31531) 6x12x4mm (25238)

  • 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 Steering Insert: Ball Stud Notes: Stop...

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