2
:: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Team Associated product. This manual contains instructions and tips for
building and maintaining your new RC8T. Please take a moment to read through it and familiarize
yourself with these steps.
:: Additional
:: RC8T Features
:: Factory Team RC8T
:: Factory Team
• Factory assembled shocks, diffs and turnbuckles.
• Factory Team shock and diff fluids included.
• Factory Team “Big Bore” threaded, hard-coated
shocks feature 16mm six hole pistons and 4mm
gold shock shafts.
• Factory Team Aluminum Top Plate and Steering Rack.
• Factory Team chassis braces with integrated center
stiffener.
• 4mm woven carbon fiber shock towers.
• Blue aluminum wheel hexes featuring captured drive
pins and nyloc wheel nuts.
• FFC Free Float Caliper brake-system eliminates the
possibility of unwanted brake drag while on throttle.
• Two-piece split-center diff mount allows quick and
easy access to the center diff.
• High-Torque capacity three-shoe aluminum clutch.
• Full ball bearing drivetrain and steering.
• Factory blue titanium turnbuckles.
• True-Lock kingpin system.
• Heavy duty CVA’s with captured pins.
• Woven carbon fiber radio tray.
• Durable 10mm thick suspension arms.
• Rubber rear CVA boots.
• Fully adjustable pre-drilled screw mounted wing.
Your RC8T Truggy comes with all the Factory Team
hopups. However, there are some items you will need to
complete your kit:
• .21 Class Rear Exhaust Engine
• 2 Channel Radio Set - FM/PCM recommended.
• 4.8v-6.0v Receiver Battery Pack (RC8T will accept either
flat or hump pack, AE Part #613 Flat, 612 Hump)
• Muffler, Joining Pack or Manifold & Spring
• AA-Size Batteries for Transmitter (x8)
• Model Car Fuel (30% Nitro recommended)
• Fuel Bottle (AE Part #1749)
• Glow Starter (AE Part #1738)
• Starter Box (AE Part #1750)
• 1/8th Scale Truggy Tires
• FT Tire Glue (AE Part #1597)
• Thread Lock Compound (AE Part#1596)
• Lexan Specific Spray Paint
• FT Body Scissors (AE Part#1737)
• Reamer/Hole Punch
• FT Hex Driver Set (AE Part #1541)
• Hobby Knife
• Needle Nose Pliers
• Wire Cutters
:: Additional
:: Notes
Your RC8T Truggy comes with pre-built Diffs, Turnbuckles,
and Shocks. The manual goes through the complete
build of the kit for your future reference and
maintenance. Out of the box, you will need to start on
page 4, where you will proceed to fill the front and rear
differentials with 7000cst diff fluid. You will then proceed
to the end of page 5 where you will then fill the center
Diff with 7000cst diff fluid. Page 6 shows you how to
assemble your Turnbuckles, Chassis Brace, and Steering
Servo Link. Page 7 and 8 begin your shock build, you will
only need to refer to the steps to fill your pre-assembled
shock with shock oil, then you can continue on to build
the rest of your new Team Associated Truggy kit!
Associated Electrics, Inc.
26021 Commercentre Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
http://www.TeamAssociated.com • http://www.RC10.com
Customer Service
Tel: 949.544.7500
Fax: 949.544.7501
3
:: Front and Rear Differentials
Bag A2/A3
note:
two shims
89115
diff housing
25236
8x16mm
bearing
ease
k gr
blac 6588
#
89120
e
eas
k gr
blac 6588
#
diff washer
89117
89121
diff shim
o-ring
89121
o-ring
89120
89118
outdrive pin
outdrive
:: Front and Rear Differentials (cont.)
Bag A2/A3
89120
align flat
spots
as shown
sun gear
align pin
with groove
in sun gear
flat spot
insert into
grooves
as shown
89120
spider gear
assembly
:: Front and Rear Differentials (cont.)
Bag A2/A3
89118
outdrive
89120
ease
k gr
blac 588
#6
89117
diff shim
diff washer
note:
two shims
ease
k gr
blac 6588
#
89121
o-ring
25236
8x16mm
bearing
89113
diff gear
89121
o-ring
4
:: Front and Rear Differentials (cont.)
Bag A2/A3
89120
89116
sun gear
diff gasket
align pin
with groove
in sun gear
89120
place two drops of
grease on either
side to hold gasket
in place
outdrive pin
:: Front and Rear Differentials (cont.)
Bag A2/A3
89208
3x14mm
fhcs
se
ea
gr 88
k
c 5
bla #6
:: Center Differential
Bag A1
89115
x4
diff housing
25236
d
flui
Diff 00cst
70
8x16mm
bearing
x2
ease
k gr
blac 6588
#
89121
fill with diff
fluid to top
of gears
o-ring
89119
note:
flat spot
center diff
outdrive
:: Center Differential (cont.)
Bag A1
89120
sun gear
89120
ease
k gr
blac 6588
#
diff washer
align pin
with groove
in sun gear
89121
diff o-ring
89120
outdrive pin
5
:: Center Differential (cont.)
Bag A1
align flat
spots
as shown
flat spot
insert into
grooves
as shown
89120
spider gear
assembly
:: Center Differential (cont.)
note:
flat spot
Bag A1
89119
outdrive
89120
diff washer
ease
k gr
blac 6588
#
ease
k gr
blac 6588
#
89121
o-ring
25236
8x16mm
bearing
89121
diff o-ring
89120
89374
outdrive pin
54t spur
gear
:: Center Differential (cont.)
Bag A1
89208
89120
sun gear
89116
diff gasket
align pin
with groove
in sun gear
3x14mm
fhcs
x4
dif
700f fluid
0cst
se
ea
gr 88
k
c 5
bla #6
place two drops of
grease on either
side to hold gasket
in place
fill with diff
fluid to top
of gears
6
:: Chassis Braces
Bag B
89077
89320
89077
chassis
brace
eyelet
chassis rod
front
suspension
eyelet
89321
89077
chassis rod
rear
chassis
brace
eyelet
89321
89320
rear chassis
brace set
front chassis
brace set
:: Steering Turnbuckles
89077
suspension
eyelet
89075
89312
89074
89074
steering
eyelet
Bag B
steering
ballstud
4mm ti
turnbuckle
89075
steering
eyelet
steering
ballstud
58mm
89075
58mm
steering
ballstud
89075
steering
ballstud
:: Servo Turnbuckle
Bag B
89078
89073
balljoint
19mm
4mm ti
turnbuckle
89078
89078
straight
eyelet
straight
eyelet
89078
balljoint
:: Camber Turnbuckles
Bag B
89313
balljoint
balljoint
89076
89076
suspension
eyelet
89076
89076
5mm ti
turnbuckle
52.5mm
suspension
eyelet
89076
balljoint
52.5mm
89076
balljoint
lower
:: Shocks
7
upper
Use included shock
tools in following steps
89215
Bag C
1.3mm
piston
piston
locknut
89278
piston
washer
89336
sh
fluiock
d
89353
shock body
front
89344
1 drop
on threads
sh
flu ock
id
shock
piston set
(1.3, blank)
shock body
rear
89337
89054
shock shaft
gold, front
89352
shock shaft
gold, rear
o-ring
89352
89066
spacer
shock
o-rings
89352
bottom
nut
:: Shocks (cont.)
sho
fluidck
Bag C
fill to top
with shock
oil
front:
50wt
#5435
rear:
50wt
#5435
fit boot
into groove
tighten
eyelet to
line on shaft
89356
shock boot
front
89065
89352
89357
shock rod
eyelet
shock boot
washer
shock boot
rear
:: Shocks (cont.)
Bag C
use upper tool
on cap
Bladder installation
89335
shock cap
89351
shock
bladder
a
89065
shock rod
eyelet ball
b
c
As you install the cap with bladder, it will force
out any extra oil. If you install the cap with the
shaft fully extended, you are running FULL
REBOUND.
To run less rebound, unthread the cap 1-2
turns and compress the shaft to the desired
position and re-tighten the cap.
use lower tool
on body hex
1 drop
*some residual oil
may appear for your
first few runs around
the shock cap as a
result of bleeding.
89352
threaded
shock collar
o-ring
89355
threaded
shock collar
ck
sho id
flu
8
:: Shocks (cont.)
Bag C
-slide boot over
shock eyelet
-install spring
cup over boot
and eyelet
89340
shock spring
front
silver (5.1 lbs)
89348
shock spring
rear
silver(3.3 lbs )
:: Steering
89354
spring cup
Bag D1
hinge pin bushings
89039
hinge pin
bushing
(2 dot down)
2
dot down
k
oc
dl
ea 596
r
th #1
89236
89211
top plate
(upper)
3x26mm
fhcs)
89039
hinge pin
bushing
(2 dot down)
:: Steering (cont.)
Bag D2
31404
6x10mm
bearing
gap setting
8.3mm
89015
servo
saver arm
89016
servo
saver bolt
6x10mm
bearing
89015
servo saver
bellcrank
89016
servo saver
spring
89016
servo saver
retainer
ck
lo
ad 96
re 5
th #1
31404
ease
k gr
blac 6588
#
9
:: Steering (cont.)
Bag D3
25215
M3 locknut
89015
25215
steering
bellcrank
M3 locknut
89161
steering
bearing set
89235
aluminum
steering rack
89161
steering
bearing set
:: Steering (cont.)
Bag D3
89209
3x18mm
fhcs
89209
3x18mm
fhcs
89014
steering
rack post
89230
silver cone
washer
89014
steering
rack post
25215
M3 locknut
25215
M3 locknut
89230
silver
cone washer
:: Steering (cont.)
Bag D3
31404
6x10mm
bearing
31404
6x10mm
bearing
10
:: Steering (cont.)
Bag D3
89013
steering
post
89013
steering
post
:: Steering (cont.)
89214
4x12mm
fhcs
ck
adlo
thre 1596
#
Bag D3
ck
adlo
thre 1596
#
89214
4x12mm
fhcs
:: Front Gearbox
Bag E1
89229
89201
2.5x3mm
bhcs
blue
countersunk
washer
ck
adlo
thre 1596
#
89209
89278
2.5mm
washer
3x18mm
fhcs
ck
adlo
thre 1596
#
3x18mm
fhcs
89201
89229
2.5x3mm
bhcs
89036
arm mount b
blue
countersunk
washer
89278
2.5mm
washer
89209
89017
gearbox
front inner
11
:: Front Gearbox (cont.)
Bag E2
89367
center
CVA bone
89106
CVA u-joint
coupler
89106
CVA pin
89104
89106
center
CVA pin
retainer
CVA u-joint
outdrive
:: Front Gearbox (cont.)
Bag E2
25236
note:
align gap
opposite
of CVA pin
8x16mm
bearing
25236
8x16mm
bearing
89114
diff pinion
gear
:: Front Gearbox (cont.)
Bag E2
25215
no end
play
M3 locknut
ck
adlo
thre 1596
#
25215
M3 locknut
25215
M3 locknut
89221
5x4mm
setscrew
25215
M3 locknut
12
:: Front Gearbox (cont.)
89230
silver cone
washer
thre
a
#15dlock
96
Bag E3
25192
ck
lo
ad 96
e
r 5
th #1
3x20mm
shcs
89226
89359
3x26mm
shcs
89230
shock
standoffs
silver cone
washer
89332
front shock
tower, carbon
:: Front Gearbox (cont.)
25215
89334
Bag E3/E4
M3 locknut
body mount
89076
89334
25203
balljoint
body mount
3x12mm
fhcs
25215
89208
M3 locknut
3x14mm
fhcs
89039
hinge pin
bushing
(2 dot down)
89229
countersunk
washers
89076
suspension
eyelet
89076
hinge pin bushings
suspension
eyelet
2
dot down
89039
89076
hinge pin
bushing
(2 dot down)
balljoint
:: Front Gearbox (cont.)
89040
Bag E4
inner
hinge pin
89071
camber
turnbuckle
89310
front
upper arm
89040
inner
hinge pin
*upper arms are
pre-assembled
89310
front
upper arm
89071
camber
turnbuckle
13
:: Front Gearbox (cont.)
Bag E3/E4
89208
x4
3x14mm
fhcs
89229
blue
countersunk
washer
FT only
x4
:: Front Gearbox (cont.)
Bag E4
!
*remember to install the
diff shims between the
diff casing and bearings
before inserting diff into
the gearbox
!
89224
3x16mm
shcs
!
89017
FR/RR gearbox
:: Suspension
Bag F1
89105
89105
CVA u-joint
coupler
CVA pin
89100
CVA front
axle
89366
CVA bone
x2
x2
Bag F2
89331
clip
8x16mm
bearing
89330
wheel hex
blue
89331
clip
8x16mm
bearing
89330
wheel hex
blue
Bag F3
*cut - away view
2 drops
note:
one drop only,
spread evenly
inside the threads
2 drops
89316
Bag F4
89310
89316
89317
droop
screw
89317
89310
droop
screw
15
:: Suspension (cont.)
89222
89091
2.5x8mm
shcs
anti-roll bar
joint
89092
89222
89092
anti-roll bar
eyelet
Bag F4
x2
2.5x8mm
shcs
anti-roll bar
eyelet
x2
89091
anti-roll bar
joint
89092
anti-roll bar
pivot retainer
89092
89090
anti-roll bar
pivot retainer
anti-roll bar
ball joint
89090
anti-roll bar
ball joint
:: Suspension (cont.)
Bag F5
89041
outer
hinge pin
31520
2.5x6mm
bhcs
31520
2.5x6mm
bhcs
89041
outer
hinge pin
:: Suspension (cont.)
Bag F5
89040
inner
hinge pin
89040
inner
hinge pin
25215
M3 locknut
25215
M3 locknut
16
:: Suspension (cont.)
Bag F5
89039
hinge pin bushings
2
up
hinge pin
bushing
(2 up)
89039
89035
hinge pin
bushing
(2 up)
arm mount a
:: Suspension (cont.)
Bag F5
89218
3x8mm
washer
x2
89279
3x45mm
shcs
x2
:: Suspension (cont.)
89031 x2
blue 1.7mm
caster
spacer
side view
Bag F5
25215
M3
locknut
89204
89031 x2
3x24mm
bhcs
blue 1.7mm
caster
spacer
25215
M3 locknut
89204
3x24mm
bhcs
17
:: Suspension (cont.)
Bag F6
89226
3x26mm
shcs
89017
gearbox
swaybar mount
89088
2.5mm (silver)
anti-roll bar
25215
M3 locknut
:: Suspension (cont.)
Bag F6
25225
M3x3mm
setscrew
25225
M3x3mm
setscrew
:: Suspension (cont.)
Bag F6
89219 x2
3x5mm
setscrew
31531
3x6mm
bhcs
x2
18
:: Suspension (cont.)
89083
Bag F6
shock
bushing
89219
push pin in completely.
do not overtighten
setscrew. let it bottom
out then stop.
M3x5
setscrew
89219
M3x5
setscrew
*bleed hole faces
the shock tower
89316
25612
button
M3 locknut
with flange
89316
button
:: Center Diff
89122
brake pads
89122
brake bolt
89123
Bag G1
brake disc
89019
center
bulkhead
89019
center
bulkhead
brake pad
gap: 4.5mm
89122
89123
89122
brake disc
brake pads
brake bolt
:: Center Diff
89318
brake cam
89318
brake cam
89019
center
bulkhead
Bag G1
19
:: Center Diff (cont.)
89318
brake lever
89205
3x26mm
bhcs
89219
x4
x2
ck
adlo
thre 1596
#
x2
M3x5
set screw
Bag G1
* after installation,
leave a 0.5mm gap
between the two
brake levers
0.5mm
89323
center diff
top plate
:: Rear Gearbox
Bag H1/H2
89106
CVA pin
89114
diff pinion
gear
89104
89106
CVA u-joint
outdrive
CVA u-joint
coupler
25236
8x16mm
bearing
89017
25236
8x16mm
bearing
gearbox
89366
center
CVA bone
:: Rear Gearbox
Bag H2
89106
drive cup
pin retainer
note:
align gap
opposite
of CVA pin
89221
5x4mm
setscrew
ck
adlo
thre 1596
#
no end
play
20
:: Rear Gearbox (cont.)
Bag H3
89037
25215
arm mount c
M3 locknut
x4
89209
3x18mm
fhcs
89229 x2
blue
countersunk
washer
x2
:: Rear Gearbox (cont.)
Bag H3
89212
3x30mm
fhcs
89039
hinge pin
bushing
(2 down)
89039
hinge pin
bushing
(2 down)
hinge pin bushings
25215
M3 locknut
2
down
:: Rear Gearbox (cont.)
89229
blue
countersunk
washer
x4
25203
3x12mm
fhcs
x4
89359
shock
standoffs
Bag H4
x2
thre
a
#15dlock
96
25192
89333
3x20mm
shcs
x2
rear shock
tower, carbon
89230
89334
body mount
silver cone
washer
x2
threadlock
#1596
21
:: Rear Gearbox (cont.)
Bag H4
89210
3x20mm
fhcs
25215
M3 locknut
x2
89229 x2
x2
blue
countersunk
washer
:: Rear Gearbox (cont.)
Bag H4
89208
3x14mm
fhcs
x2
89229 x2
blue
countersunk
washer
:: Rear Gearbox (cont.)
89224
3x16mm
shcs
x2
!
!
*remember to install the
diff shims between the
diff casing and bearings
before inserting diff into
the gearbox
89017
FR/RR gearbox
!
Bag H4
22
:: Suspension
Bag I1
89316
shock riser
25201 x2
3x8mm
fhcs
89317
droop
screw
89311
89316
rear right
arm
shock riser
25201 x2
3x8mm
fhcs
89311
89317
rear left
arm
droop
screw
:: Suspension (cont.)
89222
2.5x8mm
shcs
89092
anti-roll bar
eyelet
x2
Bag I1
89091
anti-roll bar
socket joint
89222
2.5x8mm
shcs x2
89091
anti-roll bar
socket joint
89090
89092
anti-roll bar
ball joint
anti-roll bar
pivot retainer
:: Suspension (cont.)
Bag I2/I3
89033
hub carrier
89162
15x21mm
bearing
89365
CVA bone
25236
8x16mm
bearing
89162
89107
15x21mm
bearing
CVA boot
89033
hub carrier
25236
8x16mm
bearing
x2
23
:: Suspension (cont.)
Bag I3
89105
89101
CVA u-joint
coupler
CVA rear
axle
89105
CVA pin
x2
x2
:: Suspension (cont.)
Bag I3
slide boot
into groove
x2
:: Suspension (cont.)
Bag I3
89107
bearing
shield
89107
bearing
shield
24
:: Suspension (cont.)
Bag I3
89330
wheel hex
ck
dlo
ea 6
thr 159
#
89330
wheel hex
blue
th
re
#1 adl
59 ock
6
89221
5x4mm
setscrew
89096
wheel hex pin
89331
clip
89096
wheel hex pin
89221
89331
clip
5x4mm
setscrew
:: Suspension (cont.)
Bag I4
89041
89041
outer
hinge pin
89031
red 2.6mm
hub spacers
outer
hinge pin
89031
x2
red 2.6mm
hub spacer
Bag I4
rear view
x2
Bag I4
Bag I4
:: Suspension (cont.)
Bag I4
89279
3x45mm
shcs
89278
2.5mm
washer
k
loc
ead
thr 1596
#
x2
89201
2.5x3mm
bhcs
threadlock
#1596
89278
2.5mm
washer
89038
arm mount d
(3 degree)
89230
silver cone
washer
x2
26
:: Suspension (cont.)
Bag I4
25215
M3 locknut
25188
25188
3x20mm
bhcs
3x20mm
bhcs
25215
M3 locknut
:: Suspension (cont.)
Bag I5
89089
2.8mm (gold)
anti-roll bar
31531
3x6mm
bhcs
89017
anti-roll bar
mount
:: Suspension (cont.)
Bag I5
25225
3x3mm
setscrew
25225
3x3mm
setscrew
27
:: Suspension (cont.)
Bag I5
89219
3x5mm
setscrew
:: Suspension (cont.)
x2
89083
Bag I5
shock
bushing
push pin in completely.
do not overtighten
setscrew. let it bottom
out then stop.
89219
M3x5
setscrew
89219
M3x5
setscrew
*bleed hole faces
the shock tower
89316
button
25612
M3 locknut
with flange
89316
button
:: Wing
25203
wing mount
standoff,
aluminum
89229
25215
blue
countersunk
washer
M3 locknut
25203
25203
3x12mm
fhcs
25215
M3 locknut
89021
wing mount
left
3x12mm
fhcs
89229
89021
blue
countersunk
washer
wing mount
angle plate
left
25203
89021
wing mount
right
Bag J1
89021
3x12mm
fhcs
89021
wing mount
angle plate
right
3x12mm
fhcs
apply
threadlock
#1596
29
:: Chassis Assembly (cont.)
Bag K2
89128
fuel tank
spacer tubing
89128
fuel tank
mount
89128
fuel tank
spacer tubing
89128
25202
fuel tank
mount
25202
3x10mm
fhcs
3x10mm
fhcs
:: Chassis Assembly (cont.)
89018
gearbox
gasket
89018
gearbox
gasket
ease
k gr
blac 6588
#
Bag K3
ease
k gr
blac 6588
#
30
:: Chassis Assembly (cont.)
Bag K3
89322
center diff
brace
front view
89214
89022
front
bumper
dlock
threa 96
#15
th
re
#1 adl
59 ock
6
4x12mm
fhcs x6
threadlock
#1596
25203
3x12mm
fhcs
:: Chassis Assembly (cont.)
Bag K3
89217
M4x14mm
fhcs
x4
31
:: Chassis Assembly (cont.)
Bag K3
89214
thre
a
#15dlock
96
4x12mm
fhcs
x4
25203
3x12mm
fhcs
:: Chassis Assembly (cont.)
Bag K4
21173
*racers tip:
remove nipple
from tank lid
21173
small
body clip
small
body clip
89324
fuel tank
32
:: Chassis Assembly (cont.)
Bag K5
thre
a
#15dlock
96
89144
pipe mount
25201
3x8mm
fhcs
:: Chassis Assembly (cont.)
Bag K5
25226
4x5mm
setscrew
k
loc
ead
thr 1596
#
89145
pipe mount
wire
34
:: Radio Tray (cont.)
Bag L2
89222
2.5x8mm
shcs
89004
receiver box
pad (lower)
:: Radio Tray (cont.)
Bag L3
6338
antenna
tube
& cap
89005
25203
antenna
mount nut
3x12mm
fhcs
x2
89005
89002
antenna
boot
radio tray
carbon
:: Radio Tray (cont.)
Bag L4
89209
89209
3x18mm
fhcs
3x18mm
fhcs
x4
x4
89229 x4
blue
countersunk
washers
89229
blue
countersunk
washers
x4
89006
servo spacers
(1 thin, 1 thick)
89006
89006
servo spacers
(1 thin, 1 thick)
89006 x2
servo mount
servo spacers
(1 thin, 1 thick)
89006
servo spacers
(1 thin, 1 thick)
89006
servo mount
35
:: Radio Tray (cont.)
Bag L5
2308
3x18mm
bhcs
A - Airtronics
F - Futaba
H - Hitec
J - JR
89007
25201
steering
servo horn
3x8mm
fhcs
89007
printed here
servo
cone washer
89007
servo horn
ring
25215
NOTE:
enlarge holes in servo horn.
M3 locknut
:: Radio Tray (cont.)
Bag L6
25215
89202
M3 locknut
printed
here
throttle
pivot
89126
M3
setscrew
89126
brake bias
collar
note:
when adjusting linkage
it may be necessary to
change hole location
for correct alignment
with carburetor
89126
bias brake
block
25215
9273
2308
servo horn
ring
3x18mm
bhcs
brake link
brake bias
collar
89008
89008
89126
89126
M3 locknut
brake block
spacer
NOTE:
enlarge holes in servo horn.
M3
setscrew
89126
A - Airtronics
F - Futaba
H - Hitec
J - JR
throttle
servo horn
89126
3x12mm
bhcs
89126
brake link
NOTE:
do not over-tighten,
must pivot freely.
:: Radio Tray (cont.)
Bag L7
89126
throttle
spring
89126
throttle link
25225
3x3mm
setscrew
thread until
flush
89126
throttle
ball cup
89126
set collar
36
:: Radio Tray (cont.)
Bag L8
25225
25201
3x3mm
setscrew
3x8mm
fhcs
89126
brake bias
collar
89008
servo
cone washer
:: Radio Tray (cont.)
receiver pack configurations
*screws and
transponder
not included.
*receiver pack
not included
receiver
4 cell AA pack
receiver
4 cell AA pack
5 cell inline pack
:: Radio Tray (cont.)
89003
21173
small
body clip
89004
receiver
5 cell
hump
pack
5 cell hump pack
Bag L9
battery box
top
receiver box
pad (upper)
5 cell inline pack
screw size
3x6mm
x2
37
:: Radio Tray Assembly
Bag L10
insert brake
linkage
through
brake levers
89204
3x24mm
bhcs
25215
M3 locknut
25203
3x12mm
fhcs
:: Radio Tray Assembly (cont.)
x7
Bag L11
25225
3x3mm
setscrew
x2
89126 x2
set collar
89126
x2
brake linkage
washer
89126 x2
silicone
brake spring
38
:: Engine
Bag M2
*engine not included
k
loc
ead
thr 1596
#
89136
flywheel
89138
collet
89135
clutch nut
:: Engine (cont.)
Bag M3
*racers tip:
trim clutch
shim
89137
89134
clutch shoe
shim
clutch shoes
x3
:: Engine (cont.)
Bag M4
89148
clutch bell
shim
89133
1.0mm
spring
89375
x3
14T clutch
bell
25237
5x10mm
bearing
25237
5x10mm
bearing
39
:: Engine (cont.)
Bag M5
clutch shimming
instructions:
if assembly does
not spin freely,
use 89218 (small
clutch shim) on
screw to increase
end play.
ck
threadlo
#1596
89224
3x16mm
shcs
if crankshaft
extends past
clutch bearing,
use 89218
(large clutch shim)
to reduce end play
89218
3x8mm
thin washer
89231
lock washer
89223
x4
x4
89129
3x8mm
shcs
engine mount
:: Engine (cont.)
89176
manifold,
not included
(black)
89175
muffler
not included
(black)
:: Engine Assembly
Bag M6
note:
adjust angle of carb
ball joint to align with
throttle servo
ck
adlo
thre 1596
#
89207
4x12mm
bhcs
x4
40
:: Linkage Adjustment
note:
adjust angle of carb
ball joint to align with
throttle link to servo.
1mm
Gap
:: 2
:: 3
:: 4
:: Brake Bias Adjusters
:: Front
:: Rear
:: 6
:: 5
:: 9
:: 1
1: turn on transmitter and
car. adjust servo horn until
position is parallel with
centerline at neutral.
2: set pre-load on spring so
that throttle will close.
5: pull cams to engage
brakes. set collar (with
brakes engaged} to have
1mm gap between tubing
and collar.
remember: transmitter is
still on during this step.
3: set .05mm gap on throttle
collar.
6: trim off excess brake link
wire.
7: set throttle EPA max. apply
full throttle on transmitter
and set EPA so that the
carb is full open. be careful
not to over-extend the
carb.
8: set max brake EPA at 30%
as a starting point.
9: brake bias adjusters: thread
the adjuster into the mount
to achieve stronger brakes
on that end of the car.
4: trim off excess rod.
!DO NOT START ENGINE FOR THIS STEP!
:: Filter Assembly
Bag M7
oil
r
e
t
fil 7710included in kit
#
note:
when oiling the filter
elements, place both
inside a plastic bag and
squeeze to help evenly
coat the filter.
89142
air filter
outer
element
25201 x2
3x8mm
fhcs
89139
l
r oi
if lte 7710
#
air filter
cap
89141
air filter
inner
elements
89319
air filter
hose
3719
89139
air filter
base
6” wire
tie
attach
6” wire tie
41
:: Filter Assembly (cont.)
Bag M7
3719
6” wire
tie
attach
6” wire tie
25226
pipe hanger
set screw
not included
:: Fuel Line
pressure line
from fuel tank lid to
exhaust pipe nipple
fuel line
from fuel tank to
carburetor
Bag M1
42
:: Fuel Line (cont.)
Bag M1
89325
89325
89326
fuel tubing
clip
2x4mm
fhps
fuel tubing
clip
89325
fuel tubing
clip
:: Tire Assembly
Bag N1/N2
89094
wheel
hex nuts
89360
AE wheel
89360
AE wheel
89360
AE wheel
89094
wheel
hex nuts
tires and
inserts not
included
89360
AE wheel
89094
wheel
hex nuts
89094
wheel
hex nuts
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:: Body Assembly
2208
large
hood pin
89371
x2
Bag N1/BOX
RC8T body
2208
large
hood pin
x2
trim for
muffler
:: Building Tips
Tires:
The tires need to be glued to the wheels using any fast-curing FT Tire glue (CA) (AE Pt#1597). This is
available at your local hobby shop. Make sure to clean the mounting surface of the tire with alchohol for
best adhesion
Gear Mesh:
To correctly set your gear mesh, follow the steps below:
1. Loosen engine mount screws so you can slide your engine and mount.
2. Slide engine and mount until the clutchbell gear comes in contact with the spur gear. Tighten engine
mount screws. Hold the spur gear in place and ‘rock’ the clutchbell gear. There should be a little
‘free-play’ between the gears.
3. If you have a small amount of ‘free-play’, continue building your RC8T. If not, go back to Step 1.
Receiver Pack:
Your RC8T does not come with a receiver pack. It is recommended that you use a 5-cell 1000mah pack
(minimum) in either stick (AE Pt #614) or hump (AE Pt#615) pack configuration (your RC8T will accept
either). Charge your pack per the battery manufacturer’s instructions. This will need to be done before
you can setup up your RC8T.
Engine Tuning:
Follow the manufacturers instructions to correctly tune your engine. You will need to adjust the fuel
mixture according to altitude, weather, etc.
Body (Factory Team only):
Your RC8T comes with a clear lexan body. You will need to prep the body before you can paint it. Wash the
inside thoroughly with warm water and liquid detergent. Dry using a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. Use the
supplied window masks to cover the windows from the INSIDE (RC cars get painted from the inside).
Using high quality tape, apply to create a design to the inside of the body. Spray (either can or airbrush) the
paint to the inside of the body (NOTE: use ONLY paint that is recommended for use with lexan
(polycarbonate) plastics. If you don’t, you will destroy the plastic body!!!!).
After painting, cut the body along the trim lines. Make sure to cut holes for the engine head, body mounts,
antenna, fuel tank lid, top end adjustment needle and muffler outlet
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:: Tuning
Gearing:
Recommended Gearing: 14-54
This is a good starting point for most tracks.
When using a .28 size engine, the Team will typically change the spur gear to a 50 tooth. Other
optional gearing for .21 on a smaller track will be 13-52 or 13-54.
Differential Fluid:
Team Associated includes a complete bottle of 7,000cst diff oil. You can also provide your own
oil and try one of the optional setups.
Standard differential fluid setup: Front = 7,000cst; Center = 7,000cst; Rear = 7,000cst.
Optional diff setup 1 (bumpy outdoor track):
Front = 7,000cst; Cener = 10,000cst; Rear = 3,000cst.
Optional diff setup 2 (high grip track):
Front = 10,000cst; Center = 15,000cst; Rear = 3,000cst.
Front Differential:
Use the standard setup for most cases. Try 10,000cst to 15,000cst to get less low speed
steering and better acceleration out of turns.
Center Differential:
Use the standard setup for most cases. Many racers will try thicker oil (10,000 or 15,000cst)
for harder acceleration out of turns.
Rear Differential: Start with the standard setup. For expert drivers, the most popular
setting for truggy is 3,000 cst. the thicker 7,000cst kit oil will rotate less in the turns and
accelerate straight on power. The thinner oil (2,000 or 3,00cst) will give more low speed
traction.
Caster:
The supplied caster block inserts are 16 degrees. Standard kickup is 9 degrees (2 dot - up
insert). You can reduce caster to 14 degrees for smoother steering (also adjust upper caster
spacing with both shims in front of the ball joint) and up to 18 degrees for more steering (also
adjust upper caster spacing with both shims behind the ball joint).
Front Upper Pivot Insert:
The standard insert is 2 dot - down. Going up (2 up, 3 up - 1mm each) will give more turn in, but
less steering on exit. going down (2 down, 3 down) will reduce turn in, but give more steering on
exit.
Front Caster Block Location:
The standard long location will work the best for most tracks. going to the short front link will
give you less steering, but can make the car more predictable in bumps and exiting turns.
Steering Rack Location:
The standard middle location will work the best for most tracks. Going to the back hole will give
the car more aggressive steering, especially off-power at low speed. Going to the front hole will
give more steering, especially noticeable on power through faster sweeping turns.
Front Camber:
A good starting camber setting is –2 degrees. Positive camber, where the top of the tire is
leaning out, is typically not recommended.
Front Toe-In:
Zero degree toe-in (tires pointing straight forward) is a good starting setting. You can
increase turn in by adding 1-2 degrees of toe-out (front of tires point slightly out). Front toe - in
is not a typical tuning adjustment used by the Team.
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:: Tuning (cont.)
Front Ride Height:
The front ride height setting you should use most often is with 37mm of gap between the
chassis bottom and the ground. Check the ride height with the FT Ride Height Gauge (#1449)
by lifting up the entire car about 8-12 inches off the bench and drop it. After the suspension
“settles” into place, then raise or lower the adjustment collars as necessary.
Front Arm Hole:
Inside on the arm will give a more responsive front end. Outside on the arm will be less
responsive steering, but will be more predictable through bumps.
Anti-squat:
Anti-squat denotes the angle of the rear arms relative to the ground. The kit setting is 2
degrees, and you can also run 1 degree by changing to 3 DOWN insert in front of the rear
gearbox. Run the 1 dot insert to get 3 degrees of anti-squat. Less antisquat lets the
suspension work more over the bumps, but it will sacrifice the ability to square up on power.
Rear Camber Link Length & Vertical Adjustment:
On the RC8T you can change the length of the camber link on the hub, or adjust the inboard
location on the tower. The longer link will give the feeling of the most grip, but it will not be as
responsive to square up on throttle, and might get loose if the truggy is driven hard. This can
easily be corrected by running the shorter link on the hub, but it will sacrifice some forward grip.
Changing to a higher location on the tower will be a smaller adjustment than changing the length
of the upper link. Going up on the tower location has a similar effect as the longer link, but not as
drastic. For example, if you change to the short rear link on the hub and you need to gain more
forward grip, try raising the link up on the tower.
Rear Hub Hinge Pin Height:
The kit setting of the upper hole gives more rear grip on turn in, and good forward traction, but
it might have difficulty squaring up out of turns. Changing to the lower hinge pin hole in the hub is
one of the best adjustments to make to the rear end, more responsive on throttle, and to give
more side grip in the turns.
Rear Hub Spacing:
You have 3 options for rear hub spacing, FWD, MIDDLE, & BACK. The kit setting provides a
good balance of rear traction and steering, and will be used most often. Moving the hubs FWD
will give more rear traction for low grip tracks. You can use the hubs BACK on high grip tracks.
Also, you can replace the included shims to get intermediate settings.
Rear Camber:
A good starting camber setting is –2 degrees. Use the included #1719 camber gauge to set
your camber. Adding a small amount of positive camber, where the top of the tire is leaning out,
will tend to improve straight-line acceleration on loose tracks.
Rear Ride Height:
The rear ride height setting you should use most often is with 42mm of gap between the
chassis bottom and ground. Check the ride height with the FT Ride Height Gauge (#1449)
by lifting up the entire truck about 8-12 inches off the bench and drop it. After the suspension
“settles” into place, then raise or lower the adjustment collars as necessary.
Rear Arm Hole:
Inside on the arm will give less entry steering, accelerates better straightline through bumps,
but may lack side bite. Outside on the arm will be less grip, more steering, but will be more
predictable when it breaks traction.
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:: Tuning (cont.)
Setup Sheets:
Most often, the best way to get your car handling right is to go to our web site www.rc10.com
and click on the Support link, then the Setup Sheets link, then RC8T setups. Our team of
professional drivers help develop these setups at National events. Also, most drivers have a
“base” setup that they use as a starting point for every event. Try running some of our base
setups OR look for track conditions and tires that are similar to your local track and mimic that
setup. Remember, each adjustment has a purpose, so copy everything from the setup sheet
and then make adjustments based on the recommendations in here and in our online tuning
guide at http://www.rc10.com/rc/tuning.
:: Notes
:: Driver: Team Associated
:: Track: Standard RC8T Setup
:: Event:
Setup Sheet for Team Associated’s RC8T
:: Front Suspension
32
anti-roll bar:
2.2 - black
2.5 - silver
2.8 - gold
anti-roll bar:
2.2 - black
2.5 - silver
2.8 - gold
1
2
#__________
up
camber:
Rev. 1
:: Rear Suspension
hinge pin
bushing
steering rack:
back
mid
front
down
wheelbase:
long
medium
short
toe:
oe:
3
toe:
16
0
2
#__________
37mm
up
:: Front Shocks
spring: (5.1 lb) silver
shock fluid: 50 wt.
shock cap:
:: Differentials
front fluid: 7000cst
center fluid: 7000cst
rear fluid: 7000cst
:: Engine
engine: 30%
muffler:
glow plug:
fuel:
piston:
length:
down
ride height:
43mm
1.6
113mm
2
#__________
up
:: Rear Shocks
spring: (3.3 lb) silver
shock fluid: 50 wt.
shock cap:
piston:
length:
1.6
125mm
location: forward
angle: low
med.
type:
back
high
standard
molded
aluminum
other:
:: Gearing/Clutch
gearing:
shoes:
spring:
notes:
restrictor:
temp:
14/54
3
x aluminum
x.9mm 3 x1.0mm
x fiber
x1.1mm
:: Tires
tire (F/R):
compound (F/R):
insert:
:: Race and Vehicle Comments
main:
down
:: Chassis Braces
:: Notes
qualify:
comments:
3
2
1
anti-squat
bushing
:: Wing
recommended
1
hub:
upper
lower
kickup bushing
ride height:
32
-2
camber:
-2
caster:
caster
ca
r:
:: Date:
finish:
/
/
wheel:
:: Track Info
tq:
traction:
surface:
high
med.
low
smooth
bumpy
blue groove
clay
wet
soft dirt
dusty
other:
:: For more setups, visit www.RC10.com and click on ‘Setup Sheets’
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:: Hardware - 1:1
cap head (shcs)
flat head (fhcs)
button head (bhcs)
2.5x8mm (89222)
3x8mm (25201)
3x8mm (89223)
3x10mm (25202)
3x10mm (25620}
2.5x3mm (89201)
2.5x6mm (31520)
3x6mm (31531)
3x12mm (25203)
3x16mm (89224)
3x14mm (89208)
3x20mm (25192)
3x24mm (89225)
3x26mm (89226)
3x10mm (25211)
3x12mm (89202)
3x18mm (89209)
3x14mm (25187)
3x20mm (89210)
3x16mm (89203)
3x18mm (2308)
3x26mm (89211)
3x20mm (25188)
3x40mm (89228
3x30mm (89212)
3x45mm (89279)
4x4mm (89213)
4x12mm (89214)
4x14mm (89217)
setscrews
ball bearings
3x3mm (25225)
3x24mm (89204)
3x26mm (89205)
4x10mm (89206)
4x12mm (89207)
shims & washers
steering bearing (89161)
3x8mm thin washer (89218)
3x5mm (89219)
4x5mm (25226)
5x10mm (25237)
4x12mm (89220)
5x4mm (89221)
clutch bell shims (89148)
diff washer (89120)
6x10mm (31404)
diff shim (89117)
nuts (lock/plain)
8x16mm (25236)
Blue countersunk washer (89229)
m3 locknut (25215)
flanged m3 locknut (25612)
m4 locknut (89216)
notes
15x21mm (89162)
Silver cone washer (89230)
:: Driver:
:: Track:
:: Event:
Setup Sheet for Team Associated’s RC8T
:: Front Suspension
anti-roll bar:
2.2 - black
2.5 - silver
2.8 - gold
steering rack:
back
mid
front
:: Date:
Rev. 1
:: Rear Suspension
32
1
anti-roll bar:
2.2 - black
2.5 - silver
2.8 - gold
hinge pin
bushing
wheelbase:
long
medium
short
1
#__________
up
down
camber:
3
2
1
camber:
toe:
caster:
caster
ca
r:
hub:
upper
lower
toe:
oe:
anti-squat
bushing
kickup bushing
#__________
ride height:
up
down
:: Front Shocks
#__________
ride height:
up
down
:: Rear Shocks
spring:
shock fluid:
shock cap:
piston:
length:
:: Differentials
spring:
shock fluid:
shock cap:
:: Wing
front fluid:
center fluid:
rear fluid:
piston:
length:
:: Chassis Braces
location: forward
angle: low
med.
type:
back
high
standard
molded
aluminum
other:
:: Gearing/Clutch
:: Engine
engine:
muffler:
glow plug:
fuel:
gearing:
shoes:
spring:
notes:
restrictor:
temp:
x aluminum
x.9mm
x1.0mm
x fiber
x1.1mm
:: Tires
:: Notes
tire (F/R):
compound (F/R):
insert:
:: Race and Vehicle Comments
qualify:
comments:
32
main:
finish:
/
/
wheel:
:: Track Info
tq:
traction:
surface:
high
med.
low
smooth
bumpy
blue groove
clay
wet
soft dirt
dusty
other:
:: For more setups, visit www.RC10.com and click on ‘Setup Sheets’
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Associated Electrics, Inc.
26021 Commercentre Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630 USA
http://www.TeamAssociated.com
http://www.RC10.com
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