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Associated Electrics RC10 B4.2 Assembly Manual

1:10 scale electric 2wd off road buggy
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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 B4.2. Please take a moment to read through this manual to help familiarize yourself with these steps. We are continually changing and improving our designs; therefore, actual parts may appear slightly different than in the illustrations.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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: Cover

    :: Steering Build - Bag A-AA - Step 1 6272 Dust cover 3981 foam 9679 Ballstud, .20 9659 FT Aluminum black, short Block carrier 6272 Bellcrank Set bushing Dust cover foam 6276 Ballstud, .20 silver, short 9659 6917 Steering 4-40x3/8 rack Be careful to not get bhcs...

  • Page 5: Front End, Inner Build

    :: Front End, Outer Build - Bag B-BB - Step 2 6272 3983 Align the C-clip on 7369 Dust cover the front axles Ballstud, .30 with the D-shape 1/16 foam black, short inside the universal steering blocks. roll pin 9898 2-56x3/16 shcs 9891...

  • Page 6: Transmission Build

    :: Front End, Inner Build - Bag C - Step 2 1780 FT aluminum shock bushings, standard 6272 91311 Dust cover 4-40x7/8 foam bhcs 31286 6277 FT ballstud 6924 Ballstud .30 washer, 4-40x3/8 9568 silver, long aluminum shcs B4 front (2mm) shock tower :: Front End, Inner Build - Bag C - Step 3...

  • Page 7: Bag D-Dd

    :: Transmission Build - Bag D-DD - Step 2 6573 Diff thrust washer 6574 5/64 diff 6589 thrust 5/32 x 5/16, balls unflanged bearing 6573 Diff thrust bolt :: Transmission Build - Bag D-DD - Step 3 As you tighten the diff bolt, you will notice the T-nut ears moving 6575 closer to the bottom of the outdrive slot.

  • Page 8: Bag D-Dd

    :: Transmission Build - Bag D-DD - Step 5 6919 4-40x5/16 bhcs 9630 .030 ballstud washer 9819 6925 6928 Motor 4-40x1/2 4-40x1 guard shcs shcs :: Transmission Build - Bag D-DD - Step 6 9587 Wing mounts (1 left, 1 right) 6913 4-40x1 1/4 shcs...

  • Page 9: Rear End Build

    :: Transmission Build - Bag D-DD - Step 8 Set nut flush with top shaft. Compress 9739 spring first. Slipper spring 6629 7486 See page 18 for gear 5-40 V2 slipper mesh, and slipper clutch locknut washer setting instructions! :: Rear End Build - Bag E-EE - Step 1 7487 7487 9621...

  • Page 10: Bag E-Ee

    :: Rear End Build - Bag E-EE - Step 3 6272 9643 Dust cover 5-40x7/16 foam shcs 6277 Ballstud .30 Use inside hole in silver, long chassis brace! 7488 Rear ballast weight 9564 Rear chassis 31286 brace FT ballstud washer, aluminum (1mm) :: Rear End Build - Bag E-EE - Step 4...

  • Page 11: Cva And Turnbuckle Build

    :: Rear End Build - Bag E-EE - Step 6 6924 4-40x3/8 6915 shcs 4-40x5/8 fhcs :: CVA and Turnbuckles Build - Bag F-FF - Step 1 4449 9917 4-40x3/16 Aluminum aluminum hub A, Left Side locknut carbon 3981 Ballstud, .20 black, short 9672 7381...

  • Page 12: Shocks Build

    :: CVA and Turnbuckles Build - Bag F-FF - Step 3 Build x2 7369 (right and left side) 1/16 1/16 roll pins roll pins 31286 FT ballstud washer, aluminum (1mm) 9890 12mm aluminum 12mm aluminum clamping wheel clamping wheel hex, buggy rear hex, buggy rear 9898 9645...

  • Page 13: Bag G-Gg

    :: Shocks Build - Bag G-GG - Step 2 91299 91309 12x23mm 12mm shock shock bodies cap o-ring (front) Racers Tip: 91301 Lightly rub shock oil on the 12x31mm o-ring before installation! shock bodies 31327 (rear) VCS3 shock 1777 bottom cap 5407 Shock o-ring...

  • Page 14: Electronics Build

    :: Shocks Build - Bag G-GG - Step 5 6472 6472 Shock Shock mount nut mount nut Use outside Use outside Use inside hole in hole in hole in front arm! front arm! rear arm! 6927 6925 4-40x3/4 4-40x1/2 shcs shcs :: Electronics Build - Bag H-HH - Step 1 1779...
  • Page 15 :: Electronics Build - Bag H-HH - Step 3 6936 31532 M3x8mm Washer #4 Motor not included! aluminum bhcs :: Electronics Build - Bag H-HH - Step 4 See page 18 for gear mesh setting Pinion / Setscrew instructions! not included! :: Electronics Build - Bag H-HH - Step 5 3862 Receiver / Servo tape...
  • Page 16 :: Electronics Build - Bag H-HH - Step 6 9638 1787 1787 B4+8mm 4-40x1/2 FT battery battery strap, set screw strap thumb carbon screws 9238 Foam battery spacer Battery not included! :: Wheels / Tires and Body - Bag I - Step 1 9696 9691 Buggy rear...

  • Page 17: Servo Chart

    :: Wheels / Tires and Body - Bag I - Step 3 6929 Painting Tips: 4-40x3/8 Body : shcs Your B4.2 FT comes with a clear polycarbonate body. You will need to prep the body before you can paint (w/hole) it.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Ride Height

    :: 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 *Raise or lower the response.
  • Page 20 :: Shocks :: Ball Differential 1777 FT Blue Aluminum Shock Pivot Ball with Eyelet 4 ea. 6573 Diff Thrust Washer & Bolt 4187 .030 Nylon Washer 6574 Precision Diff Thrust Balls, 5/64” 5407 Red O-Rings 6575 Locking T-Nut, Diff Thrust Bolt, & Cover 6299 E-Clip 6581...
  • Page 21 :: Slipper Clutch 6285 4-40 x 1/4” SHCS 9603 6629 5-40 Diff Locking Nut 7461 Molded Gear Cover, Clear 91176 7485 FT V2 Slipper Hubs 91178 7486 FT V2 Slipper Spring and Washer 9603 Slipper Pad 9649 72T 48P Spur Gear 91179 7485 9650...
  • Page 22 :: Front Bulkhead / Steering 3971 .125 x .250 x .109“ Bearings 6922 3981 Ballstud .20 Black, short 6922 6272 6272 Foam Ball end Dust Covers 6276 Ballstud .20” Silver (short) 6276 6922 6332 Body Clip, Large 89229 6917 4-40 X 3/8” BHCS 3971 3971 6922 4-40 x 1/2”...
  • Page 23 :: Front Arm 3977 Ball Bearing 3/16” x 3/8” 3983 Ballstud .30” Black (short) 4449 4-40 x 3/16 Aluminum Locknut 6272 6272 Foam Ballend Dust Covers 3983 6277 Ballstud .30 Silver (short) 6925 4-40 X 1/2” SHCS 4449 6953 8-32 Low Profile Locknut, steel 6272 7369 1/16”...
  • Page 24 :: Battery Strap 1787 FT Battery Strap Thumbscrews Set 1787 9238 Foam Battery Spacers, Set 9638 Battery Strap B4, Carbon Fiber 1787 9638 9238 1787 1787 9238 :: Transmission :: Pinion Gears 1770 FT Milled Motor Plate, blue 8253 16T 48P Pinion Gear 3977 Ball Bearing, 3/16”...
  • Page 25 :: Chassis 3862 5-40 x 1/8” Set Screw 4334 2-56 x 5/16” BHCS 6272 Foam Ballend Dust Cover 6277 Ballstud .30” Silver (long) 6338 Antenna Tube & Cap (black) 6915 4-40 X 5/8” FHCS 7487 Arm Mounts 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4 deg Set 7488 Ballast Weight 9269...
  • Page 26 :: Factory Team and Option Parts :: Body and Decals 1406 FT Ti Turnbuckle, 2.00” (blue) 9614 B4 Clear Body & Wing 1409 FT Ti Turnbuckle, 1” (sway bar) (blue) 9658 B4 Decal Sheet 1585 FT B4 Aluminum Trailing Axle 9675 B4 Painted Body, Flames, Blue Backgrouond 1654...
  • Page 27 :: Reedy Batteries :: LRP Chargers, Power Supply, Balancer LRP41281 Quadra Pro 2 Charger AA Alkaline 1.5V (4) AA 2700mAh NiMH 1.2V Rechargeable LRP41555 Pulsar Touch Competition Charger 7000mAh 65C 7.4v LiPo LRP42103 LiPo Balance Board XH 6500mAh 65C Competition 7.4V LiPo LRP42104 LiPo Balance Board FP/TP 4100mAh 65C Competition 7.4V Shorty LiPo...
  • Page 28 :: 1/18 Kits and RTR’s :: Tools 20103 RC18B2 - RC18T2 Team Kit 1111 FT Turnbuckle Wrench 20110 RC18MT RTR (ready-to-run) 1450 FT Ride Height Gauge 20115 RC18R Kamino RTR (ready-to-run) 1541 FT Hex Driver Set, (7 pcs) 20118 RC18R Niteline RTR (ready-to-run) 1542 FT .050”...
  • Page 29 Reedy 2012 T-shirt - Black (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL) SP38 Reedy Trucker Hat SP39 Reedy Patch Associated Electrics, Inc. SP66** Stencil Blue T-Shirt (S, M, L, XL, 2-6XL) SP67** AE Stencil Gray Sweatshirt (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)

  • Page 30: Notes

    :: Notes...

  • Page 31: Notes

    Driver: Date: Track: Event: Conditions: Indoor Outdoor Temp. Rev.1 Setup Sheet Front Suspension Rear Suspension Camber: Camber: Toe: Inner Toe: 3° Anti-Squat: 2° Washers: Washers: Chassis Brace Ground Flat: Ride Height: 24mm Steering Rack: Caster Block Spacing: Wheelbase: Front Forward Long Back Ride Height:...

  • Page 32: Notes

    :: Hardware - 1:1 Scale View Cap Head (shcs) Flat Head (fhcs) Button Head (bhcs) 2-56x 3/16 (9898) 4-40x3/8 (6292) 2-56x1/8 (9645) 4-40x1/4 (6285) 4-40x1/2 (6922) 2-56x5/16 (4334) 4-40x5/16” (6932) 4-40x5/8 (6915) 4-40x5/16 (6919) (4145, aluminum) 4-40x3/8 (6917) 4-40x3/8 (6924) 5-40x1/2 (9269) w/hole (6929) 4-40x7/16 (2221)

  • Page 33: Notes

    Driver: Date: Track: Event: Conditions: Indoor Outdoor Temp. Rev.1 Setup Sheet Front Suspension Rear Suspension Camber: Camber: Toe: Inner Toe: Anti-Squat: Washers: Washers: Chassis Brace Ground Flat: Ride Height: Steering Rack: Caster Block Spacing: Wheelbase: Front Forward Long Back Ride Height: Back Medium Short...

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