Associated Electrics RC10 T4.2 Assembly Manual

Associated Electrics RC10 T4.2 Assembly Manual

1:10 scale electric 2wd road competition truck kit

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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 T4.2. 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 9647 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 1/16 with the D-shape with the D-shape foam foam black, short universal inside the steering blocks. steering blocks.
  • Page 6: Transmission Build

    :: Front End, Inner Build - Bag C - Step 2 7413 91202 1780 4-40x3/4 SC10B FT aluminum bhcs front shock shock bushings, 6272 tower standard Dust cover foam 7439 Front body mount 6925 6924 31286 6277 FT ballstud washer, Ballstud .30 4-40x1/2 4-40x3/8...
  • 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 Install the Diff with 6919 the head of the 4-40x5/16 Diff Thrust Bolt (#6573) facing the bhcs right side of the transmission case! 9630 .030 ballstud washer 9819 6925 6928 Motor 4-40x1/2 4-40x1 guard...
  • 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 9621 7487 7487...
  • Page 10: Bag E-Ee

    :: Rear End Build - Bag E-EE - Step 3 6272 Dust cover 9643 foam 5-40x7/16 6277 shcs Ballstud .30 Use inside hole in silver, long 7488 chassis brace! 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 6915 4-40x5/8 6924 fhcs 4-40x3/8 shcs :: 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 9596 FT CVA bone...
  • Page 12: Shocks Build

    :: CVA and Turnbuckles Build - Bag F-FF - Step 3 Build x2 Build x2 (right and left side) (right and left side) 7369 1/16 roll pins 31286 FT ballstud 9892 washer, 12mm aluminum aluminum clamping wheel (1mm) hex, rear 9898 2-56x3/16 9645...
  • Page 13: Bag G-Gg

    :: Shocks Build - Bag G-GG - Step 2 91300 91309 12x27.5mm 12mm shock shock bodies cap o-ring (front) Racers Tip: 91302 Lightly rub shock oil on the 12x36mm 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 6927 Shock 4-40x3/4 mount nut shcs Use outside Use inside hole in hole in front arm! rear arm! 6925 6472 4-40x1/2 Shock shcs mount nut :: Electronics Build - Bag H-HH - Step 1 1779 3981 Servo not...
  • Page 15 :: Electronics Build - Bag H-HH - Step 3 31532 Motor not included! M3x8mm 6936 bhcs Washer #4 aluminum :: 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 1787 4-40x1/2 set screw 7452 1787 Battery strap, FT battery carbon strap thumb screws 9238 Foam battery spacer Battery not included! :: Wheels / Tires and Body - Bag I - Step 1 7852 Truck wheel 6953...
  • Page 17: Servo Chart

    :: Wheels / Tires and Body - Bag I - Step 2 9587 Wing 6952 shims 8-32 locknut, steel Front Front :: Wheels / Tires and Body - Bag I - Step 3 Painting Tips: Body : Your vehicle comes with a clear polycarbonate body. You will need to prep the body before you can paint 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 6917 4-40 X 3/8” BHCS 89229 6922 4-40 x 1/2”...
  • Page 23 Steering Block, Hex :: Front Arm 3977 Ball Bearing 3/16” x 3/8” 3983 Ballstud .30” Black (short) 6272 4449 4-40 x 3/16 Aluminum Locknut 3983 6272 Foam Ballend Dust Covers 6277 Ballstud .30 Silver (short) 4449 6927 4-40 X 3/4” SHCS 6953 8-32 Low Profile Locknut, steel 7369...
  • Page 24 :: Battery Strap 1787 FT Battery Strap Thumbscrews Set 7452 Battery Strap T4, Carbon Fiber 1787 9238 Foam Battery Spacers, Set 1787 1787 1787 7452 9238 9238 9238 9238 :: Transmission :: Pinion Gears 1770 FT Milled Motor Plate, blue 8253 16T 48P Pinion Gear 3977...
  • 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 7440 T4 Chassis 7487 Arm Mounts 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4 deg Set 7488 Ballast Weight 3862...
  • Page 26 :: Factory Team and Option Parts :: Body and Decals 1283 FT Ti Turnbuckle Set, T4 7469 T4 Painted Body, flames, with blue background 1408 FT Ti Turnbuckle, 2.65” (blue) 7470 T4 Painted Body, flames, with red background 1409 FT Ti Turnbuckle, 1” (sway bar) (blue) 7471 T4.1 RTR body, blue 1654...
  • Page 27 :: LRP Brushless Motors / Combos :: Reedy Batteries LRP50430 Vector K4 6.5 Turn AA Alkaline 1.5V (4) AA 2700mAh NiMH 1.2V Rechargeable LRP50440 Vector K4 8.5 Turn 7000mAh 65C 7.4v LiPo LRP50450 Vector K4 10.5 Turn 6500mAh 65C Competition 7.4V LiPo LRP50460 Vector K4 13.5 Turn 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) 1113 12mm Big Bore Shock Tool 20115 RC18R Kamino RTR (ready-to-run) 1449 FT Off Road Ride Height Gauge 20118 RC18R Niteline RTR (ready-to-run) 1541 FT Hex Driver Set, (7 pcs)
  • Page 29: Notes

    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

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  • Page 31: Notes

    Driver: Date: T4.2 FT Stock Setup Track: Event: Conditions: Indoor Outdoor Temp. Rev.1 Setup Sheet Front Suspension Rear Suspension Camber: -1 ° Camber: -1 ° Toe: Inner Toe: 0 ° 3 ° Anti-Squat: 2 ° Washers: Washers: Washers: Washers: Washers: 1 1 2 2 Chassis Brace Chassis Brace...
  • 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) 4-40x1/4 (6288) (4145, aluminum) 4-40x5/16 (6919) 4-40x3/8 (6924) 5-40x1/2 (9269) w/hole (6929) 4-40x3/8 (6917)
  • 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: Washers: Washers: Washers: 1 1 2 2 Chassis Brace Chassis Brace Ground Flat: Ground Flat: Ride Height: Ride Height: Ride Height: Steering Rack:...

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