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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 RC10T5M Team Kit. Please take a moment to read through this manual to help familiarize yourself with these steps.
  • Page 3 :: Hardware - 1:1 Scale View Button Head (bhcs) Flat Head (fhcs) Ball Bearings 2x4mm (31510) 3x8mm (25201) 3x7x3mm (91475) Aluminum (8545) Aluminum (8553) Titanium (91592) 2.5x6mm (31520) 5x8mm (31400) 3x10mm (25202) 2.5x8mm (31521) Aluminum (8555) Titanium (91593) 5x10x4mm (25237) 3x4mm (91158) 3x12mm (25203) 3x5mm (31530)
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    :: Table of Contents 1....Cover 12 - 13..Turnbuckles Build (Bag H) 2....Introduction 13 - 15..Shocks Build 3....1 :1 Hardware “Fold Out” (Bag I-II) 4....Table of Contents 15 - 17 ..Electronics Build (Bag J) 5 - 6....Front Top Plate and Steering Build 17 - 18..Wheels, Tires, and Body Build (Bag A-AA)
  • Page 5: Front Top Plate And

    25189 Steering M3 x 22mm Bellcrank BHCS Brace :: Front Top Plate and Steering Build - Bag A - AA - Step 3 71002 25202 RC10T5M M3 x 10mm Chassis FHCS Cradle 91512 RC10B5M Remove any flashing material from part...
  • Page 6: Front Arms And Uprights Build

    :: Front Top Plate and Steering Build - Bag A - AA - Step 4 91364 Bulkhead 25202 M3 x 10mm (25 °) FHCS There are two bulkheads included 25204 (25 °, 30 °). 25 ° is M3 x 16mm the standard one FHCS used.
  • Page 7: Shock Towers And Rear

    :: Front Arms and Uprights Build - Bag B - Step 3 91402 Caster 71008 Block RC10T5M Bushing Front Arms 91400 Caster Block Spacer 91394 89202 31510 Hinge Pin M3 x 12mm M2 x 4mm (front, outer) BHCS BHCS Build 2 (1 left, 1 right)
  • Page 8: Chassis Brace Build

    :: Shock Towers and Rear Chassis Brace Build - Bag C - Step 3 25215 71010 71010 M3 Locknut, RC10T5M RC10T5M Black Rear Arms Rear Arm Spacer 91532 91532 RC10B5M RC10B5M Arm Mount, Arm Mount, D C (3+1) NOTE!!! Rear Arm Orientation:...
  • Page 9: 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 10: Gearbox Build

    :: Gearbox Build - Bag E - Step 1 25237 91606 5 x 10 x 4, Top Shaft V2, Bearing 91011 Aluminum 4x4 Idler Gear Shaft 25616 10 x 15 x 4, Bearing 91552 25237 Gearbox 4 5 x 10 x 4, Gear, V2 91429 Bearing...
  • Page 11: Rear Hub And Cva Build

    :: Slipper Build - Bag F - FF - Step 2 There should be 1mm of thread showing when 9739 Locknut is installed Slipper Spring 91148 91423 M4 Locknut, Slipper with flange Spring See page 19 for gear and knurl Adapter mesh, and slipper clutch setting instructions!
  • Page 12: Turnbuckles Build

    :: Rear Hub and CVA Build - Bag G - GG - Step 2 91436 CVA Wheel Hex Pin 91438 Coupler 71016 CVA Bone 91438 71017 71019 T5 Wheel T5M HD Hex (rear) CVA Axle Build x2 (right and left side) Build x2 (right and left side) :: Rear Hub and CVA Build - Bag G - GG - Step 3 91414...
  • Page 13: Shocks Build

    :: Turnbuckles Build - Bag H - Step 2 91453 7253 91453 HD Ball Cup Turnbuckle, HD Ball Cup 2.62” Front Camber Turnbuckle 39.75mm Orient the notch Racers Tip: 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 14 :: Shocks Build - Bag I - II - Step 2 91491 91481 12mm 12x27.5mm V2 Shock Cap Shock Bodies O-Ring (front) Lightly rub shock oil 91483 on the o-ring before 12x36mm V2 installation! Shock Bodies 31327 (rear) VCS3 Shock 91448 5407 Bottom Cap...
  • Page 15: Electronics Build

    :: Shocks Build - Bag I - II - Step 5 91445 25612 Shock M3 Locknut, Bushing with flange (black) 91445 Use outside Shock hole in front arm! Bushing Use inside hole in rear arm! 89202 25189 25612 M3 x 12mm M3 x 22mm M3 Locknut, BHCS...
  • Page 16 :: Electronics Build - Bag J - Step 3 91435 Gear Cover See page 19 for gear mesh setting instructions! 91089 Belt Cover 31530 M3 x 5mm Pinion / Setscrew BHCS not included! :: Electronics Build - Bag J - Step 4 25225 Receiver not included!
  • Page 17 :: Electronics Build - Bag J - Step 6 91534 91536 91458 RC10B5M RC10B5M Battery Strap Battery Battery Thumb Wheel Strap Spacer 91458 Batteries Battery Strap not included! Thumb Wheel O-Ring :: Wheels / Tires and Body - Bag K - Step 1 Tires / Inserts / Wheels are not included! Carefully apply ca glue...
  • Page 18 :: Wheels / Tires and Body - Bag K - Step 4 21173 Small Body Clips 71021 RC10T5M Body, Clear Racers Tip: Instead of using the included body clips (#21173), you can use hook and loop tape on the inside of the body, and the sides of...
  • Page 19: Tuning Tips

    :: Tuning Tips Tips for Beginners: Before making any changes to the standard setup, make sure you can get around the track without crashing. Changes to your vehicle will not be beneficial if you can’t stay on the track. Your goal is consistent laps. Once you can get around the track consistently, start tuning your vehicle.
  • Page 20 :: 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 21 :: Tuning Tips Trailing Axle: Trailing axle is the distance from the king pin to the axle that “trails” behind the pin. The T5M 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 22 :: 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 23 :: Transmission 25202 M3 x 10mm FHCS 89203 25211 25211 M3 x 10mm BHCS 25237 25237 Bearing, 5 x 10 x 4 25616 Bearing, 10 x 15 x 4 31531 M3 x 6mm BHCS 31532 M3 x 8mm BHCS 25237 89203 M3 x 16mm BHC 91011...
  • Page 24: Differential Fluids

    :: 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 :: Differential Fluids 91463 91465 91465 5450 Silicone Diff Fluid 1,000CST 5451...
  • Page 25 Bearing, 5 x 10 x 4 91049 31510 M2 x 4mm BHCS 31520 M2.5 x 6mm BHC 25215 31530 M3 x 5mm BHCS 71008 RC10T5M Front Arms 31520 71012 RC10T5M Front Axles 25237 89202 M3 x 12mm BHCS 31530 91047 91047...
  • Page 26 M3 x 10mm FHCS 25612 M3 Locknut, with flange 31286 FT Ballstud Washer, aluminum 4 ea. 31286 91049 (1mm, 2mm) 71004 RC10T5M Front Shock Tower 91477 91445 25202 31286 71018 RC10T5M Body Mounts 89204 89202 M3 x 12mm BHCS 25202...
  • Page 27 71002 RC10T5M Chassis Cradle 91394 6338 71010 RC10T5M Rear Arm Spacer/Rear Arm 25215 91394 71018 RC10T5M Body Mounts & Rear Bumper 71018 89209 M3 x 18mm FHCS 91532 91364 Bulkhead (25° & 30°), B5 25202 91371 Hinge Pin Brace, B5...
  • Page 28 :: Factory Team and Option Parts (cont.) :: Factory Team and Option Parts 1408 FT Ti Turnbuckle, 2.65”/67mm (blue) 91600 Screw Set, RC10B5M 1409 FT Ti Turnbuckle, 1”/25.5mm (sway bar) (blue) 91602 FT Motor Plate, Black, 3 Gear 1734 FT Blue Body Clip, 4 long, 6 short (Req.
  • Page 29 :: XP Electronics :: Body and Decals 29107 XP DS1903/S1903 Metal Gear Set 71021 RC10T5M Body, Clear 29133 XP DS1903 Digital Servo 71022 RC10T5M Decal Sheet 29134 XP DS1903MG Digital Servo 29138 XP SC500-BL Brushless ESC 29139 XP SC900-BL Brushless ESC...
  • Page 30: Notes

    AE Retro T-shirt, White (S, M, L, XL-5XL) 3987 Composite Droop Gauge :: Notes SP93** AE 2013 Worlds T-shirt - Blue (S, M, L, XL-5XL) 6429 Shock Building Tool SP94** AE 2013 Worlds T-shirt - Black (S, 3XL, 5XL) 6956...
  • Page 31: 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 32: Notes

    White ESC Settings: Length Limiters: Motor: Cup Offset: Wind: Timing: Slipper Clutch: Stroke Stroke: 26.00mm 34.50mm Pinion: Spur: AE Kit Type: Free Length: 86.25mm 103.0mm Battery: # of Pads: Notes: Battery Position: Notes: Track Info: Tires: Size: Small Medium Large...
  • 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 Wheel Hex: Steering Insert: Stop...

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