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Associated Electrics RC8.2 Factory Team Manual & Catalog

1:8 scale nitro 4wd off road competition buggy kit
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  • Page 2 Factory Team, 1/8 scale racing buggy. Please take a moment to read through it an familiarize yourself with these steps as they will help you to understand each component’s function and show you some tips for getting the most out of your RC8.2 Factory Team build experience.
  • Page 3 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 :: Chassis Assembly - Bag A 89552 RC8.2 side guards 89476 25201 FT RC8B 3x8mm +3mm fhcs chassis :: Chassis Assembly (cont.) - Bag A 89485 RC8B aluminum steering posts 89214 4x12mm fhcs :: Steering Assembly - Bag B 89161 5x8mm 89016 89014...
  • Page 5 :: Steering Assembly (cont.)- Bag B 89242 25215 Steering drag link locknut 89526 89074 50mm steel 89077 Steering turnbuckle Flanged eyelet pivot ball Smooth edge towards drivers side! 89075 Build Two steering ballstuds 29mm 89455 3x22mm fhcs :: Steering Assembly (cont.)- Bag B 89011 Front body mount...
  • Page 6 :: Front/Rear Differential Assembly - Bag C 89115 Diff Center Diff housing Outdrive 89121 Diff Front Diff O-Ring 89478 Diff outdrive Outdrive Light differences (long) 25236 outdrives 8x16mm (rear, short) bearing 89477 Light Rear Diff outdrives Outdrive (front, long) (short) :: Front/Rear Differential Assembly (cont.) - Bag C 89120 89120...
  • Page 7 :: Front/Rear Differential Assembly (cont.) - Bag C 89478 89121 89120 Light Diff 89121 Diff outdrives O-Ring Diff washer (rear, short) O-Ring O-Ring 89477 Light outdrives (front, long) 25236 8x16mm bearing 89494 Light diff ring gear :: Front/Rear Differential Assembly (cont.) - Bag C 89120 Sun gear 89120...
  • Page 8 :: Center Differential Assembly - Bag C 89115 89120 Diff Diff housing washer 89121 89121 Diff Diff O-Ring O-Ring 25236 8x16mm bearing 89119 Diff outdrives (center) :: Center Differential Assembly (cont.) - Bag C 89120 Sun gear 89120 Diff 89120 outdrive Spider gear...
  • Page 9 :: Center Differential Assembly (cont.) - Bag C 89120 89120 Diff Sun gear washer 89120 Diff 89121 Diff outdrive O-Ring Align pin with groove in sun gear :: Center Differential Assembly (cont.) - Bag C 89208 3x14mm 89116 fhcs Diff Tighten screws gasket evenly and firmly.
  • Page 10 :: Front Bulkhead Assembly (cont.) - Bag D 89114 Diff pinion gear 89017 Inner gearbox 25236 8x16mm bearing Wrap boot over the O-Ring. :: Front Bulkhead Assembly (cont.) - Bag D Key setscrew onto flat side of shaft. Tighten with no endplay.
  • Page 11 :: Front Bulkhead Assembly (cont.) - Bag D 89473 Steel shock standoffs 89225 3x24mm shcs 89230 Silver cone washer :: Front Suspension Assembly - Bag E 89105 89105 CVA pin u-joint coupler 89285 Front stub axle (aluminum) 89102 bone Axle has additional holes for crosspin to extend Build Two! the life of the Axle.
  • Page 12 :: Front Suspension Assembly (cont.) - Bag E 89029 Steering block 89206 bushing 4x10mm (short) bhcs 89558 Note: RC8.2 Key bushings into caster steering block. blocks 89029 Steering block bushing (long) Note: Build right One drop only. Spread evenly 89207 and left Do not tighten until inside the threads.
  • Page 13 :: Front Suspension Assembly (cont.) - Bag E 89269 Smooth edge towards 89549 drivers side! Side view 38mm RC8.2 steel front upper turnbuckle 89076 89230 Camber Silver cone rod ends washer 25215 locknut Build right 89225 and left 3x24mm sides! shcs :: Front Suspension Assembly (cont.) - Bag E 89553...
  • Page 14 :: Front Suspension Assembly (cont.) - Bag E 89227 3x28mm shcs 89018 Gearbox gasket 89022 Front bumper 89217 4x14mm fhcs 89214 4x12mm fhcs :: Front Suspension Assembly (cont.) - Bag E Shock tower hinge pin hinge pin bushing bushing Build right 89039 and left Hinge pin...
  • Page 15 :: Rear Bulkhead Assembly - Bag F 89557 89106 CVA pin retainer 89286 O-ring 89560 Gearbox Center CVA input cup bone +3mm (aluminum) (rear) 89106 u-joint coupler 89557 retainer Input cup has additional holes for crosspin to extend the life of boot the input cup.
  • Page 16 :: Rear Bulkhead Assembly (cont.) - Bag F 89011 Body mount (rear) 25215 Diff shims installed to 25620 gear diff, gear 3x10mm locknut diff installed to shcs gearbox. 89117 89454 Diff 3x12mm shim shcs 89224 89539 3x16mm RC8.2 rear shcs shock tower 89017 (aluminum)
  • Page 17 :: Rear Suspension Assembly (cont.) - Bag G 89105 CVA pin (fr/rr) 89284 89284 Rear stub Rear stub axle axle (aluminum) (aluminum) Axle has additional holes for crosspin to extend Build Two! the life of the Axle. :: Rear Suspension Assembly (cont.) - Bag G 89162 15x21mm bearing...
  • Page 18 :: Rear Suspension Assembly (cont.) - Bag G 89454 89561 3x12mm Rear shcs guard 25192 3x20mm shcs Droop screw Build right placement! 89551 89317 and left RC8.2 Droop sides! rear arm screw :: Rear Suspension Assembly (cont.) - Bag G 89076 89076 Camber...
  • Page 19 :: Rear Suspension Assembly (cont.) - Bag G hinge pin hinge pin bushing bushing 89039 Hinge pin bushings 1 dot 2 dot down 89463 89470 Aluminum Hinge pin D-plate bushings (two dot) 89452 3x50mm shcs 89466 Inner hinge pin (4mm HMA) ::: Rear Suspension Assembly (cont.) - Bag G 25215 locknut...
  • Page 20 :: Wing Assembly - Bag H 89229 Blue countersunk washer 25204 89304 3x16mm JC Illuzion fhcs wing 25192 89540 3x20mm RC8.2 shcs Wing mount upper brace 25215 locknut 89540 RC8.2 wing mounts 25215 locknut :: Wing Assembly (cont.) - Bag H 25215 89228 3x40mm...
  • Page 21 :: Rear Clip Install - Bag H 25215 locknut 89018 Gearbox gasket 89217 4x14mm fhcs 89214 4x12mm fhcs 89209 3x18mm fhcs :: Center Bulkhead Assembly - Bag I 89019 Center bulkhead 89122 (top) Brake pads brake pad gap: 4.5mm 89123 Heatsink 89122 brake disc...
  • Page 22 :: Center Bulkhead Assembly (cont.) - Bag I 89226 Do not tighten 3x26mm #89226 3x26mm shcs shcs completely until the next step! 89254 Center diff top plate 89124 Brake 89019 Center bulkhead (bottom) :: Center Bulkhead Assembly (cont.) - Bag I Tighten all screws after bottom screws Install CVA bones...
  • Page 23 :: Shocks Assembly - Bag J 89066 89291 Shock 16x29mm O-rings FT shock body (front) 89352 Spacer 89344 16x38mm FT shock body 89358 89358 (rear) Lower Lower shock tool Use the lower shock tool to load the two o-rings and spacer for easy lubing and installation into the shock body :: Shocks Assembly (cont.) - Bag J...
  • Page 24 :: Shocks Assembly (cont.) - Bag J Bladder Installation 89335 Shock 89351 Shock bladder As you install the shock cap with the bladder, it will force out any extra fluid. If you install the cap with the shaft fully extended, you are running FULL REBOUND. Some residual shock Some residual shock fluid may appear from...
  • Page 25 :: Shocks Assembly (cont.) - Bag J 89454 3x12mm 106mm shcs After installation, adjust droop Install screw to get a front shock length of two front 106mm measured center to center 91069 on the shock cap / eyelet. shocks. Shock mount pin, steel :: Shocks Assembly (cont.) - Bag J 89083...
  • Page 26 :: Radio Tray Assembly - Bag K 6338 89253 Antenna 89003 Antenna tube and cap Receiver mount 89222 89004 box top 2.5x8mm Receiver shcs 89003 box foam Wire 89003 (bottom) insert Switch Receiver mount not inlcluded! 89004 On/off switch and Receiver 89003 mounting screws...
  • Page 27 :: Radio Tray Assembly (cont.) - Bag K 89454 3x12mm 89214 shcs 4x12mm 89471 fhcs Forward battery box 25187 (top) 3x14mm bhcs 89471 Forward battery box foam pad (top) 89471 Forward battery box foam pad Wire routing diagram (bottom) 89471 Forward Insert the receiver battery box...
  • Page 28 :: Radio Tray Assembly (cont.) - Bag K 89008 25225 25215 Servo cone 3x3mm washer setscrew locknut 89126 Printed here 89216 Brake bias A - Airtronics Throttle block F - Futaba pivot H - Hitec When adjusting J - JR linkage, it may 89126 89218...
  • Page 29 :: Radio Tray Assembly (cont.) - Bag K 89205 3x26mm 25203 bhcs 3x12mm fhcs 25215 There will be an unused screw hole locknut at the bottom of the receiver box. This will not be used for the RC8.2 :: Radio Tray Assembly (cont.) - Bag K 0.5mm 89126 Brake...

  • Page 30: Fuel Tank

    :: Radio Tray Assembly (cont.) - Bag K :: Brake bias adjusters :: 6 :: Rear :: Front :: 2 :: 5 :: 9 :: 1 :: 3 :: 4 ::1 - Turn on transmitter and buggy. Adjust servo ::5 - Pull cams to engage brakes. Set collar ::7 - Set throttle EPA to max.
  • Page 31 :: Air Filter Install - Bag L Engine not 89142 included! Air filter outer 25201 element When oiling 3x8mm the filter fhcs 89141 elements, Air filter place both inside a inner plastic bag element and squeeze to help evenly coat 89139 the filter.
  • Page 32 :: Engine Install (cont.) - Bag L 25226 4x5mm setscrew 89130 Engine mount plates 89145 Pipe wire 89144 89213 Pipe 25201 4x6mm mount 3x8mm fhcs fhcs :: Engine Install (cont.) - Bag L Pipe setscrew not included! 89207 4x12mm fhcs...
  • Page 33 :: Engine Install (cont.) - Bag L Pressure line from fuel tank lid to exhaust pipe nipple Fuel line from fuel tank to carburetor :: Engine Install (cont.) - Bag L 89325 Fuel line clips Adjust angle of carb ball joint to align with Install fuel line clips! throttle servo.

  • Page 34: Engine Tuning

    :: Wheels, Tires, and Body Install - Bag M 2208 Body : #0218 Your RC8.2 comes with a clear Large Jconcepts polycarbonate body. You will need to hood Punisher body prep the body before you can paint pins it. Wash the inside thoroughly with (sold @jconcepts.net warm water and liquid detergent.

  • Page 35: Center Differential

    :: Chassis Tips Gearing: Recommended gearing: 16:44. This is a good starting point for most tracks. Follow your engine manufacturer’s recommendations for gearing options. Typically on larger, more open track layouts a 17T clutch bell is used. Gear Mesh: To correctly set your gear mesh, follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 36 :: Rear End Tips Rear Differential: Start with the standard setup. For expert drivers, the most popular setting for buggy is 3,000 cst. the thicker 5,000cst kit oil will rotate less in the turns and accelerate straight on power. The thinner oil (2,000 or 3,000cst) will give more low speed traction.
  • Page 37 :: Droop Settings (Truggy shown but applicable for all vehicles) Step 1: With only the bottom of the shocks attatched, the droop screws raised all the way, and the chassis above your working surface so the arms are at full extension, you should be able to easily slide the top of your shock over the standoff screw, while leaving the shock at full extension.
  • Page 38 :: Shocks :: Front and Rear Gear Differential 25612 M3 Locknut With Flange 25236 8x16x5 Bearings 89066 Shock O-Rings 89115 Diff Housing 89067 Shock Limiters, Set 89116 Diff Gasket 89083 Shock Bushings 89117 Diff Shims 89215 Piston Locknut 89120 Diff Sun/Planet Gears, Includes 89278 2.5mm Washer Washers and Pins, Set...
  • Page 39 :: Top Plate :: Shock Fluid 5420 10 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 2oz. 25202 3x10mm FHCS 5421 20 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 2oz. 89011 RC8 Body Mounts, Set 5422 30 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 2oz. 89039 Hinge Pin Bushings, 1/2/3 dot, Set 5423 40 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 2oz.
  • Page 40 :: Front Gearbox 25215 M3 Locknut 25236 8x16x5 Bearing 25215 31531 3x6mm BHCS 89017 FR/RR Gearbox 89017 89039 Hinge Pin Bushings, Set 25215 89114 Diff Pinion Gear 89214 4x12mm FHCS 89217 4x14mm FHCS 89219 3x5mm Setscrew 89472 25236 89224 3x16mm SHCS 89227 89227 3x28mm SHCS...
  • Page 41 :: Rear Gearbox 25191 3x18mm SHCS 25215 M3 Locknut 89219 31531 25236 8x16x5 Bearing 31531 3x6mm BHCS 89228 89017 RC8 FR/RR Gearbox, Set 89224 89039 RC8 Hinge Pin Bushings, Set 89114 RC8 Diff Pinion Gear 89214 4x12mm FHCS 89114 89017 89217 4x14mm FHCS 89219...
  • Page 42 :: Front Shock Tower :: Rear Shock Tower 31531 3x6mm BHCS 25192 3x20mm SHCS 89218 3x8mm Washer 25215 M3 Locknut 89225 3x24mm SHCS 25620 3x10mm SHCS 89230 Silver Cone Washer 89011 RC8 Body Mounts, Set 89454 3x12mm SHCS 89225 3x24mm SHCS 89470 RC8B Shock Tower Hinge Pin Bushings, Set 89230...
  • Page 43 :: Radio Tray 6338 Antenna Tube and Cap 21173 21173 18T Body Clips 25187 3x14mm BHCS 25203 3x12mm FHCS 21173 31531 3x6mm BHCS 89003 RC8 Receiver/Battery Box, Set 6338 89004 RC8 Receiver Box Pads, Set 89005 Aluminum Antenna Mount, Set 89003 89006 RC8 Servo Mount Spacers, Set...
  • Page 44 :: Chassis 25201 3x8mm FHCS 25226 4x5mm Setscrew 89552 89018 89018 RC8 Gearbox Gasket 89022 RC8 Front Bumper 89130 RC8 Engine Mount Plates 89144 RC8 Pipe Mount 89145 RC8 Pipe Mount Wire 89207 4x12mm BHCS 89213 4x6mm FHCS 25201 89224 3x16mm SHCS 89231 3mm Lock Washer...
  • Page 45 :: Wheels / Tires :: Body / Decals 89152 RC8 Wheels (White) 1737 FT Body Scissors 89153 RC8 Wheels (Yellow) 2208 Large Hood Pins 89255 RTR Pre-Glued Wheel/Tire (White) 31531 3x6mm BHCS 89150 RC8 Body w/Window Mask (Clear) 89296 RC8 83mm Wheels (White) - Kit 89275 RC8 RTR Body (Black) 89297...
  • Page 46 :: Clutch :: Exhaust 25237 5x10x4 Bearings 2357 Rear Exhaust Manifold Spring 89127 Clutch Bell, 17T 25094 Header Spring 89132 Clutch Bell, 16T - Kit 89175 Black Non-Stick Muffler 89133 Clutch Springs 1.0 - Kit 89176 Black Non-Stick Header 89134 Clutch Shoes w/ Shims, Set 89177 Polished Muffler...
  • Page 47 :: XP Electronics :: Factory Team and Option Parts 29102 Antenna (silver) xp2/xp3/xp3d 25392 3mm Blue Locknut, Flanged 29107 Metal gear set, S1903/S1903MG 80930 1/8 Scale Electric Conversion Kit 29108 AM TX + RX crystal set, 26.995 Ch 1 89005 Aluminum Antenna Mount 29109 AM TX + RX crystal set, 27.045 Ch 2...
  • Page 48 :: Reedy Nitro Engines and Parts :: Reedy Batteries Reedy 121VR .21 Off-Road Comp. Nitro Engine AA Alkaline 1.5V (4) Reedy 121VR-ST .21 Comp. Nitro Engine AA 2700mAh NiMH 1.2V Rechargeable 28000 121 VR Crankshaft Pro RX Battery 1600mAh 7.4V Flat 28001 121 Crankcase Pro RX Battery 1300mAh 6.6V Flat...
  • Page 49 7494 V2 Stamped Multi Tool 7709 4 Inch Nylon Wire Ties 91107 13mm Shock Tools :: 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...
  • Page 50 :: Notes...
  • Page 51 Driver: RC8.2 FT Standard Setup Date: Track: Event: Conditions: Rev.1 Setup Sheet Front Suspension Rear Suspension Steering System: Wheelbase: Swing Rack Anti Roll Bar: Long Bellcrank Rack Medium 2.2mm Green Short 2.3mm White 2.4mm Blue Anti Roll Bar: 2.5mm Yellow Bumpsteer Washers: 2.5mm Green...
  • Page 52 :: Hardware - 1:1 Scale View Flat Head (fhcs) Cap Head (shcs) Button Head (bhcs) 3x8mm (25201) 2.5x8mm (89222) 2.5x3mm (89201) 3x10mm (25202) 3x8mm (89223) 2.5x6mm (31520) 3x12mm (25203) 3x10mm (25620) 3x6mm (31531) 3x14mm (89208) 3x12mm (89454) 3x10mm (25211) 3x18mm (89209) 3x16mm (89224) 3x12mm (89202) 3x20mm (89210)
  • Page 53 Driver: Date: Track: Event: Conditions: Rev.1 Setup Sheet Front Suspension Rear Suspension Steering System: Wheelbase: Swing Rack Anti Roll Bar: Long Bellcrank Rack Medium 2.2mm Green Short 2.3mm White 2.4mm Blue Anti Roll Bar: 2.5mm Yellow Bumpsteer Washers: 2.5mm Green 2.6mm White Camber: 2.7mm Blue...