TC3 Factory Team - Manual

EACH KIT INCLUDES
Pro-Line standard 12m Hex wheels & tires (except Factory Team kits).
Aluminum motor mount with a built-in heatsink.
Carbide ball Stealth differentials.
Adjustable caster, camber, toe-in, anti-squat, kickup. Several tie-rod mounting
positions.
Foam bumper. TC3 decal sheet. Rear bumper.
RACER KIT
TEAM KIT
FACTORY TEAM KIT
Shocks: VCS Macro shock.
Shocks: Blue anodized aluminum-body
VCS Macro shocks.
Shocks: Blue anodized aluminum threaded shock
bodies, VCS Macro shocks.
Tires and Wheels: Pro-Line V-Rage
tires and Axis wheels.
Front & Rear Axles: Blue-anodized alloy MIP CVD's.
Tires and Wheels: Pro-Line V-Rage
tires and Axis wheels.
Front & Rear Axles: Composite MIP
CVD's.
Turnbuckles: Associated steel
turnbuckles
Choice of six Protoform bodies, with
Protoform decals.
Turnbuckles: Factory Blue titanium turnbuckles.
Front & Rear Axles: Blue-anodized alloy
MIP CVD's.
Turnbuckles: Factory Blue titanium
turnbuckles.
Also includes: Precision stainless steel
[PTFE/rubber-sealed ball bearings.
Also includes: Precision PTFE-sealed ball
bearings. Droop gauge. Anti-roll bar. Factory Team
blue aluminum & graphite parts including:
Counterfeit transponder mount. Radial clip-on
heatsink. Graphite chassis. Unobtainium shock
shafts. Blue aluminum screws.
Also includes: Precision stainlesssteel rubber-sealed ball bearings.
TOOLS
HELPFUL TOOLS (NOT REQUIRED)
Allen drivers (straight Allen wrenches with hex shaped handles)
such as the following made by Associated:
#6957 .050" driver
#6958 1/16" driver
#6959 5/64" driver
#6960 3/32" driver
#6961 2.5mm driver
Vernier calipers
Hobby scissors
Nut drivers (screwdriverhandled hex socket tools)
3/16" nut driver
1/4" nut driver
11/32" nut driver
KIT TOOLS SUPPLIED
Allen wrenches #6950 (.050",
1/16", 3/32", 5/64")
molded tools #6956
droop gauge #3987
8 7 6
5 4 3
2 1 0
EXTRA STUFF NEEDED
Phillips screwdriver #2
needlenose pliers
soldering iron (40-50 watts) and a
small amount of Rosin core solder.
Pencil-type soldering iron is better
than the gun type. DANGER! Tip
is HOT!
Thread locking compound (#1596
Locking Adhesive or equivalent)
Super glue (cyanoacrylic glue,
#1597 Tire Adhesive).
hobby knife WARNING! This knife
cuts plastic and fingers with equal
ease, so be careful.
precision ruler
electrician's tape
strapping tape
LOCKING
ADHESIVE
WARNING! Always
use hand and eye
protection with cyanoacrylic glue!
WARNING!
Do not use a power screwdriver to install screws into nylon, plastic,
or composite materials. The fast rotation speed can heat up the
screws being installed. They can then break the molded parts or
strip the threads during installation.
ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPLETE YOUR CAR
1 R/C two channel surface frequency radio system.
2 *Battery pack (6 cell).
3 Battery charger (we recommend a peak detection charger).
4 *Electronic speed control.
5 *R/C electric motor.
6 *Pinion gear, size to be determined by type and wind of motor you
will be using.
7 *1:10 scale Lexan body (Team & Factory Team Kits only).
8 *Touring car tires and wheels (Factory Team Kits only).
2
*Available from Team Associated. See your catalogs.
REACHING US
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
(714) 850-9342
Fax (714) 850-1744
http://www.rc10.com/help
http://www.rc10.com/kits
ASSOCIATED ELECTRICS, INC.
3585 Cadillac Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1401
USA
http://www.rc10.com http://www.teamassociated.com
©2000 Associated Electrics, Inc.
BEFORE BUILDING
OPEN THE BAGS IN ORDER
The assembly is arranged so that you will open and finish
that bag before you go on to the next bag. Sometimes you
will have parts remaining at the end of a bag. These will
become part of the next bag. Some bags may have a large
amount of small parts. To make it easier to find the parts, we
recommend using a partitioned paper plate for spreading out
the parts so they will be easier to find.
MANUAL FORMAT
The following explains the format of these instructions.
The beginning of each section indicates:
1 Which bag to open ("BAG A") and which steps you'll be
using those parts for ("FOR STEPS 1-3").
2 Which parts you will use for those steps. Remove only the
parts shown. "1:1" indicates an actual size drawing; place
your part on top and compare it so it does not get confused
with a similar part.
3 Which tools you should have handy for that section.
BAG A
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Step 1
1:1
4449, qty 1
4-40 locknut
1:1
6918, qty 1
4-40 x 1/2
4 In some drawings, the word "REAR" with an arrow
indicates which direction is the rear of the car to help keep
you oriented.
5 The instructions in each step are ordered in the order you
complete them, so read the words AND follow the pictures.
The numbers in circles are also in the drawing to help you
locate them faster.
6 When we refer to left and right sides of the car, we are
referring to the driver's point of view inside the car.
7 Occasionally you will see an upside-down triangle next to a
part.
This indicates that more information is given about
the part next to the matching triangle near the text.
SUPPLEMENTAL SHEETS
We are constantly developing new parts to improve our kits.
These changes, if any, will be noted in supplementary sheets
located in a parts bag or inside the kit box. Check the kit box
before you start and each bag as it is opened. When a
supplement is found, attach it to the appropriate section of the
manual.
1:1
3858, qty 3
short special
ball end, black
1:1
3855, qty 1
.125 x .250 rack
shim, black
1:1
6587, qty 1
spring
black
TOOLS USED
1/16"
3855, qty 1
steering rack
3855, qty 1
steering rack arm
ASTERISK ( * ) DENOTES FACTORY TEAM PART NUMBER
step 1
4449
STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY
Attach two #3858 short ball ends to the #3855
steering rack and one #3858 short ball end to the
#3855 steering rack arm.
Slide the #6587 spring and the #3855 rack shim onto
the #6918 screw. Slide the screw assembly through
the bottom of the steering rack.
Attach the #3855 rack arm to the rack with a #4449
locknut.
4 Tighten down the spring until the screw is flush with
the top of the nut.
Make sure the rack arm is facing
the rear when assembled on the
rack: The ball end on the rack arm
and the ball ends on the rack should
be pointing in opposite directions.
1:1
3855, qty 2
spacer, black
3858
black
Match this number
to the text to find
your way faster
3855
steering rack arm
3858
black
3855
steering rack
3855
See page 21 for
Ackerman setup
options using the
spacer supplied
in bag A.
6587
black
3858
black
6918
3
BAG A
1:1
1:1
TOOLS USED
1:1
6222
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Step 2
3856, qty 2
rack post shim
1:1
1/16"
6291, qty 2
6222, qty 2
4-40 X 1/4 screw nylon locknut
1:1
3856 washer
3856 bushing
3971* bearing
1:1
3856 shim
3856, qty 4
washer
3856, qty 4
1/8 x 1/4 steering
rack bushing
FT KIT ONLY
3971*, qty 4
1/8 x 1/4 steering rack bearing
3856 bushing
3971* bearing
3856 washer
3850, 3849*, qty 1
chassis
NOT IN BAG A
3856, qty 2
rack post
3856 rack post
step 2
RACK TO CHASSIS ASSEMBLY
Install the two #3856 rack posts to the chassis with two #6291
screws.
Slide one #3856 washer, one #3856 steering rack bushing (3971*
bearing), one #3856 rack post shim and one #3856 bushing (3971*
bearing) onto the rack post. Repeat for the other post.
Place the rack assembly over the rack posts.
Add two #3856 washers, then the two #6222 nylon locknuts.
3850,
3849*
Tighten each nut down until the rack does not move
side-to-side freely. Then loosen the nuts 1/4 turn or until
the rack moves freely.
6291
6291
BAG B
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 1- 2
TOOLS USED
1:1
3863, qty 1, code (F)
front arm rear mount
3863, qty 1, code (F+2)
front arm front mount
3863, qty 1
3863, qty 1, code (R)
code R+3+2
rear arm front mount
rear arm rear mount
6292, 6934*, qty 9
4-40 X 3/8 screw
1/16", 3/32"
1:1
3865, qty 4
set screw
step 1
3860, 3861*, qty 2
front arm
3851, qty 1
front bumper
3890, 3891*, qty 2
rear arm
3900, qty 1
rear bumper
droop gauge
3866, qty 4
inner hinge pin
DO NOT REMOVE!!
F
3865
3860,
3861*
3863
3865
REMOVE GRAY AREAS WHERE SHOWN
BE CAREFUL NOT TO REMOVE THE BALLS!!
Remove flashing so balls are perfectly smooth.
FRONT ARM ASSEMBLY
3863
Install a #3865 set screw into the #3860 (3861*) front arms, right and
left sides. Thread the set screws into the arms until the set screws are
flush with the top of the arm. We will adjust them in step 3.
Attach the #3863 front arm rear mount (with the "F" molded into
mount--see below for location) to the chassis with two #6292
(6934*) screws.
Attach the #3863 front arm front mount (with the "F+2" molded
into the mount) to the #3851 bumper with one #6292 (6934*) screw.
3851
Slide the #3866 inner hinge pins through the #3860 (3861*) front
arms. Slide the pins with the arms into the front arm rear mount.
Align the front arm front mount and bumper with the two hinge pins and slide
together. Tighten it down with two #6292 (6934*) screws.
6292,
6934*
3866
3860, 3861*
F+2
3866
By changing arm mounts you can adjust for kickup and anti-dive. For more
information about kickup and anti-dive settings, see the tuning section at the
rear of the manual.
WHERE TO FIND THE ARM MOUNT CODE
(See page 20 for full explanation of arm mount codes)
4
6292,
6934*
6292,
6934*
6292, 6934*
6292,
6934*
step 2
DO NOT REMOVE!!
3890, 3891*
3865
3863
R
R+3+2
3865
REMOVE GRAY AREAS WHERE SHOWN
BE CAREFUL NOT TO REMOVE THE BALLS!!
Remove flashing so balls are perfectly smooth.
3866
REAR ARM ASSEMBLY
Install a #3865 10-32 set screw into the #3890 (3891*) rear arms,
right and left until the set screws are flush with the top of the arms.
We will adjust them in step 3.
Attach the #3863 rear arm front mount (with the "R" molded into
mount--see below for location) to the chassis with two #6292 (6934*)
screws.
Slide the #3866 inner hinge pins through the #3890 (3891*) rear
arms. Slide the pins with the arms into the #3863 rear arm front
mount.
Place the #3863 rear arm rear mount (with the "R+3+2" molded into
the mount) on the #3900 rear bumper. Align the rear arm mount and
bumper with the two hinge pins and slide together. Tighten it down
with two #6292 (6934*) screws.
3890, 3891*
3866
3863
3900
By changing arm mounts you can adjust toe-in and anti-squat. For
more information about the rear toe-in and anti-squat settings, see
the tuning section at the rear of the manual.
6292,
6934*
6292,
6934*
6292,
6934*
WHERE TO FIND THE ARM MOUNT CODE
(See page 20 for full explanation of arm mount codes)
6292,
6934*
step 3
SETTING DROOP
Place the supplied #3987 droop gauge on a flat
surface on its edge as shown. Rest the bottom of the
chassis on the gauge as shown, making sure the
screws are not resting on the gauge.
Slide the gauge out so the front arm rests on step 6.
With your 3/32" Allen wrench, adjust the set screw so
the outer part of the arm just touches the step. Adjust
both front arms.
Slide the gauge to the rear arms and repeat, but the
rear arms will rest on step 4.
NOTE: 1/8 turn equals 1/2 step in change.
1/4 turn equals 1 step change.
FRONT ARM SETTING
REAR ARM SETTING
RACER'S TIP: By using a ball end 3/32" driver it is
easier to adjust the droop set screws.
BAG C
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 1- 5
1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1
TOOLS USED
1:1
6591, qty 1
Stealth diff lube
6573, qty 4
diff thrust washer
3907, qty 2
3/16 x 5/16 bushing
unflanged
6575, qty 2
diff bolt
6581, qty 24
3/32 diff ball
large
5/64"
6574, qty 12
5/64 thrust ball
small
6588, qty 1
black grease
1:1
3904, qty 2
2-56 locknut
1:1
1:1
3908, qty 2
long outdrive
3908, qty 2
short outdrive
3906, qty 2
D-drive ring
3914, qty 2
differential ring gear
6582, qty 2
diff spring,
gray
5
step 1
6573
6573
THRUST BALL ASSEMBLY
6575
Hold the #6575 diff bolt with your 5/64" Allen wrench
and slide one #6573 washer onto the #6575 diff bolt.
Apply a generous amount of #6588 black grease to the
washer on the side facing away from the bolt head.
Place six #6574 thrust balls into the grease against the #6575 bolt and
washer. Add the other #6573 washer. The grease will hold the balls in
place during assembly, sandwiched between the washers.
6574
5/64" Allen wrench
6588
(grease not shown)
step 2
6582
6582
SPRING
With a pair of pliers, compress the
#6582 diff spring a few times.
Slide the spring onto the bolt against
the thrust assembly.
thrust assembly
step 3
6591
Smear a small amount of diff lube here to
hold the drive ring in place
LONG HUB ASSEMBLY
Insert the thrust assembly into the #3908 long hub.
Add a light coat of #6591 Stealth lube to the long
hub face where shown.
Place a #3906 diff ring on the hub, lining up the flats
on the ring and hub.
Insert #3907 bushing into the long hub.
3906
3908
3907
spring
washer
balls
diff bolt
washer
Allen wrench
CAUTION!!
Make sure you line up the flats on the diff ring and hub
step 4
step 5
SHORT OUTDRIVE
Add a small amount of #6591Stealth diff lube to the
#3904 locknut where shown to help hold it in place.
Insert the #3904 2-56 locknut into the #3908 short
outdrive. The nut should fit flat inside the hex
shape.
DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR
Trim any burrs from the inside of the gear with a hobby knife.
Add a generous amount of #6591 diff lube to the #3914 ring gear ball holes
and push in the twelve #6581 diff balls. Then push back in the lube that
came out.
3914
6591
6591
6581
3904
3908
Trim any burrs
from the inside
of the gear with
a hobby knife.
6
3914
BAG C
1:1
1:1
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 6-8
3907, qty 2
3/16 x 5/16
bushing, unflanged
TOOLS USED
1:1
FACTORY TEAM ONLY
6903*, qty 4
3/8 x 5/8 bearing
PTFE sealed, unflanged
1:1
1:1
3976, qty 4
3911, qty 4
3/8 x 5/8 bearing
outdrive shim
rubber sealed, unflanged
step 6
1:1
3908, qty 2
diff cover 3906, qty 2
D-drive ring
Smear a small
amount of diff lube
here to hold the
drive ring in place
6591
SHORT HUB ASSEMBLY
Add a light coat of #6591 Stealth lube to the #3908 short hub face.
Place a #3906 diff ring on the hub, lining up the flats on the ring and
hub.
Insert one #3907 bushing onto the short hub.
Push the #3908 short hub assembly into the back side of the
differential ring gear assembly.
5/64
3908
3906
3907
3914
diff ring gear assembly
CAUTION!!
Make sure you line up the flats on the diff ring and hub
step 7
DIFF ASSEMBLY
Insert the long hub assembly into the short hub assembly, making
sure you line up the bolt in the hub and the bolt threads into the
#3904 locknut.
CHECK ALIGNMENT OF THE HUBS
Tighten the diff with your 5/64" Allen wrench, but not completely.
Screw in the diff bolt a few turns then stop to rotate the diff hubs in
opposite directions.Then screw in the bolt some more. Follow this
procedure to check proper alignment of the parts. The following
note clarfies this.
READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY.
As you tighten the diff bolt, pay close attention to the feeling when
the spring is fully compressed. Do not overtighten the bolt. When
you feel the spring fully compressed, loosen the diff bolt 1/2 turn.
No more, no less. After you have driven the car for one pack,
recheck the diff adjustment as above so that when you feel the
spring fully compressed, loosen the diff bolt 1/2 turn. Never adjust
the diff any other way.
Now assemble the second diff the same way.
Rotate the hubs in opposite directions several
times in between screwing in the diff bolt.
7
IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO USE THE EXACT AMOUNT OF SHIMS SUGGESTED IN THESE STEPS.
step 8
FINAL OUTDRIVE ASSEMBLY
Insert the #3908 diff bolt cover
into the long hub.
Press two #3911 outdrive shims
on the long hub.
Place one #3976 bearing over
each outdrive hubs.
long hub
3908
1:1
1:1
3976, qty 4
3/8 x 5/8 bearing
rubber sealed, unflanged
BAG C
1:1
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 9-12
1:1
1:1
FACTORY TEAM ONLY
6903, qty 4
3/8 x 5/8 bearing
PTFE sealed, unflanged
1:1
1:1
1:1
3914, qty 2
drive pinion
step 9
3917, qty 2
drive cup
RACER KIT ONLY
3977, qty 4
3/16 x 3/8 bearing,
rubber sealed
1:1
TEAM & F.T. KITS ONLY 6288, qty 2
4-40 x 1/4
6906, qty 4
screw
3/16 x 3/8 bearing,
PTFE sealed
3911, qty 1
input shaft spacer, alum.
TOOLS USED
5407, qty 1
red O-ring
3915, qty 1
rear input shaft
3915, qty 1
front input shaft
Slide the second #3977 or #6906 bearing onto the
input shaft.
Install and center the #3919 dowel pin into the input
shaft.
Slide a #3917 drive cup onto the end of the input shaft.
Tighten it down with one #6920 screw.
FRONT INPUT SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Install and center the #3919 dowel pin into the #3915 front
input shaft.
Trim burrs from the drive pinion edge where shown above.
Slide the #3914 drive pinion onto the input shaft. Make sure the
dowel pin aligns perfectly with the slot in the pinion.
Add the #3919 small E-clip.
Slide three #3911 input shaft shims and one #3977 or #6906 bearing
onto the #3915 input shaft.
6920
3917 drive cup
3919 pin
3915
input shaft
3911 shim
3919 pin
3914
drive pinion
RACER KIT ONLY
3977, qty 2
3/16 x 3/8
bearing, rubber sealed
step 10
REAR INPUT SHAFT
ASSEMBLY
Attach the #3919 C-clip to the #3915 rear input
shaft. (We've included an extra C-clip in case you
lose one.)
Install the #3919 dowel pin into the input shaft.
Slide on the #3917 gear adapter.
Add the #3919 large E-clip.
8
1:1
3922, qty 1
72T Kimbrough spur gear
1:1
6920, qty 2
3919, qty 5
4-40 x 3/16 screw dowel pin
Trim any burrs from this
edge of the drive pinion
with a hobby knife.
3919
small E-clip
1:1
1/16"
3919, qty 1 3911, qty 6 3919, qty 2 3919, qty 1
C-clip
input shaft small E-clip large E-clip
shim
1:1
3917, qty 1
spur gear adapter
3911
1:1
1:1
TEAM & F.T. KITS ONLY
6906, qty 2
3/16 x 3/8
bearing, PTFE-sealed
3919 large E-clip
3917
3915 rear input shaft
3919 C-clip
3919 pin
front input shaft
assembled
PLEASE COMPARE
YOUR ASSEMBLY
CAREFULLY
step 11
6920
REAR INPUT SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Slide one #3977 or #6906 bearing and one #3911 input shaft
spacer onto the #3915 rear input shaft.
Install and center one #3919 dowel pin into the input shaft.
Slide a #3917 drive cup onto the input shaft.
Tighten it down with one #6920 screw.
Slide in a #5407 O-ring into the #3917 drive cup.
3911 spacer
3917 drive cup
5407
3915 rear
input shaft
3919 pin
Slide one #3977 or #6906 bearing and
three #3911 input shaft shims onto the
#3915 rear input shaft.
Install and center a #3919 dowel pin into the input shaft.
Slide a #3914 drive pinion onto the end of the input shaft.
Make sure the dowel pin aligns perfectly with the slot
in the pinion.
Add a #3919 small E-clip.
1:1
1:1
3914 drive pinion
3915 rear input shaft
3911 shims
3919
RACER KIT ONLY
3977, qty 2
3/16 x 3/8
bearing, rubber sealed
3919 pin
TEAM & F.T. KITS ONLY
6906, qty 2
3/16 x 3/8
bearing, PTFE sealed
step 12
REAR INPUT SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Slide the #3922 spur gear over the
drive cup and align it on the #3917
gear adapter.
Tighten down the spur gear with
two #6288 screws.
6288
3922 spur gear
6288
assembled
PLEASE COMPARE
YOUR ASSEMBLY
CAREFULLY
BAG C
TOOLS USED
1/16, 3/32
3910, qty 2
lower transmission case
1:1
6292, 6934*, qty 8
4-40 x 3/8 screw
step 13
3910
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 13-15
FRONT TRANSMISSION
ASSEMBLY, LOWER HALF
Attach the #3910 lower
transmission case to the
chassis with four #6292
screws.
3910, qty 1
upper transmission case
1:1
6924, 6860*, qty 6
4-40 x 3/8 screw
6591, qty 1
Stealth diff lube
6292,
6934*
6292,
6934*
6292,
6934*
6292,
6934*
9
step 15
step 14
FRONT
TRANSMISSION
ASSEMBLY
Install the diff
assembly and front
input shaft assembly
into the lower
transmission case.
Add a small
amount of #6591 diff
lube to the front side of
the ring rear and
pinion gear.
Attach the #3910
upper transmission
case to the lower case
with six #6924 (6860*)
screws.
6924,
6860*
3910
REAR TRANSMISSION
ASSEMBLY, LOWER
HALF
Attach the #3910 lower
transmission case to the
chassis with four #6292
(6934*) screws.
3910
6591
6292,
6934*
6292,
6934*
6292,
6934*
6292,
6934*
BAG C
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 16-18
TOOLS USED
1:1
3/32
6924, 6860*, qty 8
4-40 x 3/8 screw
3924, qty 1
driveshaft
3910, qty 1
upper transmission case
3917, qty 1
drive bearing cap
6591, qty 1
Stealth diff lube
step 16
REAR TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
Install the diff assembly into the lower
transmission case.
Place one end of the #3924 drive shaft
into the drive cup on the rear input shaft
assembly.
Install the opposite end of the drive shaft
into the front drive cup. Set the rear input
shaft into place.
Add a small amount of #6591 diff lube to
the front side of the ring gear and pinion
10
rear input shaft
3924
drive shaft
drive cup
6591
front side
of gear
step 17
step 18
DRIVE BEARING CAP
Align the #3917 drive bearing cap over the bearing and
attach with two #6924 (6860*) screws where shown.
REAR TRANSMISSION CASE
Attach the #3910 upper transmission case to the lower
case with six #6924 (6860*) screws.
Do not overtighten the #6924
(6860*) bearing cap screws.
6924,
6860*
3917
6924,
6860*
BAG D
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 1-4
1:1
6924,
6860*
1:1
1:1
TOOLS USED
1:1
1/16", 3/32"
3858, qty 4
long special
ball end, black
6272, qty 4
6924, 6860*, qty 6 7260, qty 8
ball end dust cover 4-40 x 3/8 screw
4-40 plain nut
3881, 3882*, qty 1
front shock tower
7413, qty 4
4-40 x 3/4 screw
3895, 3896*, qty 1
rear shock tower
step 1
step 2
FRONT SHOCK TOWER ASSEMBLY
Install the two #7413 screws through the outer holes on
the #3881 (3882*) front shock tower. Then thread on the
#7260 nuts.
Attach the #3858 ball ends and #7260 nuts through the
lower inner holes on the shock tower.
Add a #6272 dust cover to the ball ends.
3881,
3882*
1:1
FRONT SHOCK TOWER
ASSEMBLY
Attach the #3881 (3882*)
front shock tower to the
upper transmission case with
three #6924 (6860*) screws.
6924,
6860*
3881,
3882*
7413
6272
7260
3858
7413
7260
6272
7260
7260
3858
11
step 3
step 4
REAR SHOCK TOWER ASSEMBLY
Install the two #7413 screws through the
outer holes on the #3895 (3896*) rear shock
tower. Then thread on the #7260 nuts.
Attach the #3858 ball ends and #7260 nuts
through the lower inner holes on the shock
tower.
Add a #6272 dust cover to
7413
the ball ends.
6924, 6860*
3895, 3896*
REAR SHOCK
TOWER
ASSEMBLY
Attach the #3895
(3896*) rear shock
tower to the upper
transmission case
with three #6924
(6860*) screws.
3895, 3896*
6272
7260
3858
7413
7260
6272
3858
7260
7260
BAG E
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 1-4
1:1
7381, qty 4
CVD coupling
1:1
1:1
1:1
3868, 3869*, qty 2 3876, 3877*, qty 2
front block carrier front steering
(0° caster block)
block
1:1
1:1
1:1
TEAM & F.T. KITS ONLY 6273, qty 2
6906, qty 4
long ball end
3/16 x 3/8
natural color
PTFE sealed bearing
3887 or 3888, qty 4
CVD bone
3858, qty 2
long special
ball end, black
6588, qty 1
black grease
3886, qty 4
CVD axle
12
6588
3887 or 3888
dogbone
7260
3886 axle
3876, 3877*
7381
set screw
7381 coupling
3965
7368
7369
thread lock
RACER KIT ONLY
3977, qty 4
3/16 x 3/8
rubber sealed bearing
LONG NATURAL
COLOR BALL END.
DO NOT USE
THE BLACK BALL
END HERE!!
1:1
3875, qty 2
4-40 x 11/32 screw
with shoulder
3866, qty 2
front outer
hinge pin
step 2
7381
cross pin
1:1
1:1
step 1
MIP CVD ASSEMBLY
Spread some Associated
#6588 black grease inside
the axle hole where shown,
then on the coupling and
insert the coupling into the
axle.
Slide the axle into the
dogbone, aligning the cross
holes.
Insert the cross pin, making
sure it is evenly spaced on
both sides of the bone.
Add the MIP thread lock to
the set screw. Angle and
turn the CVD so the set
screw can be screwed in
with the Allen wrench.
5 Repeat steps for the three
remaining CVD's.
3965, qty 2
bearing spacer
10
6273
10
6272
1:1
1/16", .050"
7368, qty 2
shim
1:1
1:1
TOOLS USED
1:1
1:1
7260, qty 2
7381, qty 4
6272, qty 2
7369, qty 2
CVD set screw 4-40 plain nut ball end dust cover CVD roll pin
7381, qty 4
CVD cross pin
RACER KIT ONLY
3977, qty 4
3/16 x 3/8
rubber sealed bearing
1:1
1:1
3862, qty 2
5-40 set screw
gold
1:1
3874, qty 4
block carrier
bushings
STEERING BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Install one #3977 or #6906 bearing
on the axle. Slide the axle
assembly into the back of the
#3876 (3877*) steering block.
Slide in a #3965 bearing spacer.
Install the second #3977 or #6906
bearing into the steering block and
on the axle, followed by one #7368
thin spacer.
Insert the #7369 roll pin into the
axle.
10 Thread the natural color #6273
ball end into the bottom of the
#3876 steering block and add the
#7260 plain nut. Add a #6272 dust
cover over ball the end.
11 Repeat steps for the right side,
installing the steering block ball
end in the opposite way:
TEAM & F.T. KITS ONLY
6906, qty 4
3/16 x 3/8
PTFE-sealed bearing
step 4
step 3
LEFT BLOCK CARRIER
ASSEMBLY
Break through and push out the
6272
thin webbing in the holes with
3868,
your 2mm Allen wrench before
3869*
assembly.
Insert two #3874 steering block
3858
bushings and steering block
assembly into the #3868 (3869*)
block carrier as shown.
Make sure the CVD dogbone
goes through the hole of the
block carrier as shown.
Align the steering block and
block carrier and thread a
#3858 long special ball end
on top, and a #3875 screw on the
bottom. Add a #6272 dust cover
3862
over the ball end.
Insert the 3862 5-40 set screw
3875
into the bottom of the block carrier.
Do not thread it all the way in. We
will tighten it in the next step.
6 Repeat steps for the right side.
ATTACH BLOCK CARRIER ASSEMBLY
Place the left block carrier assembly between the
arm holes. Insert the #3866 front outer hinge pin
through the arm holes.
Tighten the set screw of step 3, #5, locking the
hinge pin in place. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
Insert the univeral dogbone into the slots of the
outdrive hub.
4 Now install the block carrier for the other side.
3874
3874
3866
BAG E
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 5-6
1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1
TOOLS USED
1/16"
RACER KIT ONLY
3977, qty 4
3/16 x 3/8
rubber sealed bearing
7260, qty 2
6272, qty 2
3858, qty 2
F.T. & TEAM KITS
4-40 plain nut ball end dust cover long special
6906, qty 4
ball end, black
3/16 x 3/8
PTFE sealed bearing
1:1
3876, 3977*, qty 2
rear hub carrier
1:1
7369, qty 2
CVD roll pin
1:1
1:1
3862, qty 2
4187, qty 4
5-40 set screw, gold washers, plastic
7368, qty 2
3/16 axle shim
1:1
3866, qty 2
rear outer hinge pin
step 5
1:1
3965, qty 2
bearing spacer
LEFT REAR HUB
CARRIER SHOWN
REAR HUB CARRIER ASSEMBLY
Break through and push out the thin webbing in the holes of
both hub carriers with your 2mm Allen wrench (as shown
above). Install one #3977 or #6906 bearing onto the axle. Slide
the axle assembly into the back of the #3876 (3877*) rear hub
carrier.
Slide in the #3965 bearing spacer.
Install the second #3977 or #6906 bearing into the hub carrier
and onto the axle followed by one #7368 axle shim.
Insert the #7369 roll pin into the axle.
Thread on the #3858 long special ball end into the front of the
hub carrier as shown and add the #7260 plain nut. Add a #6272
dust cover over the ball end.
6 Repeat steps for the right side. See assembly picture at right.
6272
3858
7260
3876, 3877*
axle
3965
7368
left
hub carriers
assembled
7369
Break through and
push out the thin
webbing in the
holes with your
2mm Allen wrench
before assembly.
RACER KIT ONLY
3977, qty 4
3/16 x 3/8
bearing
right
1:1
1:1
TEAM & F.T. KITS ONLY
6906, qty 4
3/16 x 3/8
PTFE-sealed bearing
13
step 6
ATTACH REAR HUB CARRIER
ASSEMBLY
Place the left hub carrier between the arm
holes as shown and add two #4187 spacers
where shown. Insert the #3866 rear outer
hinge pin through the arm and hub carrier.
Thread in the #3862 5-40 set screw into the
hub carrier. Tighten down the set screw,
locking the hinge pin in place. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN!
Insert the universal dogbone into the slots
of the outdrive hub.
4 Now install the hub carrier assembly for the
right side.
BAG F
3866
4187
4187
4187
LEFT REAR HUB
CARRIER SHOWN
3862
4187
1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1
TOOLS USED
1:1
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 1-2
1/16", 3/32"
TEAM & F.T. KITS ONLY
1356, qty 6
blue titanium turnbuckle
3879, 3880*, qty 2
rear chassis brace
step 1
REAR
RACER KIT ONLY
3867, qty 6
steel turnbuckle
6923, qty 4
4-40 x 3/4 screw
6924, 6860*, qty 8
4-40 x 3/8 screw
6274, qty 12
ball cup
3879, 3880*, qty 2
front chassis brace
TURNBUCKLE ASSEMBLY
1 Twist the #6274 ball cups onto the #1356 blue titanium
turnbuckle or #3867 steel turnbuckle until you get the dimension
shown for each part. Assemble all six turnbuckles.
2 Snap all six turnbuckles into place where shown, making sure
that all the universal bones are in the slots of the outdrive hubs.
1.72 in
43.7 mm
FRONT
front camber (2 sets)
6274
6274
1356 or 3867
1.53 in
38.8 mm
steering (2 sets)
6274
rear camber
link (2 sets)
1.72 in
6274
14
1356 or 3867
43.7 mm
1356 or 3867
6274
6274
step 2
INSTALLING CHASSIS BRACE
Mount the #3879 (3880*) left front and left rear chassis braces with two
#6924 (6860*) screws and one #6923 screw for each brace as shown.
2 Repeat step for the right side.
FRONT
6924,
6860*
WHERE TO FIND THE CHASSIS BRACE I.D.
Each chassis brace has a molded identification
that indicates where it goes on the car, as shown
below.
6924,
6860*
6923
3879,
3880*
6924,
6860*
6924,
6860*
right front
left front
REAR
6923
LF
3879,
3880*
LR
(car shown
fully assembled)
right rear
left rear
BAG G
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 1-4
8844, 3964*, qty 4
shock shaft
1:1
1:1
5407, qty 8
red O-ring
6299, qty 8
E-clip
1:1
1:1
8456, qty 4
VC foam
FACTORY TEAM KIT ONLY
3963*, qty 4
threaded macro shock body
blue
6428, qty 4
shock cap
RACER KIT ONLY
8458, qty 4
macro shock
composite body
7217, qty 4
shock pivot ball
TEAM KIT ONLY
8450B, qty 4
macro shock body
blue
step 1
1:1
1:1
6465, qty 4
shock piston #2
5423, qty 1 7217, qty 4
40 wt
shock eyelet
silicone oil
6469, qty 4
large O-ring
8456, qty 4
VC bobbin
wrong
VC FOAM AND BOBBIN
Soak the #8456 VC foam
with #5423 40wt shock oil
and install it onto the
#8456 VC bobbin.
L
OI
step 2
right
TRIM SHOCK PISTON
Burrs on the #6465 shock
piston interfere with smooth
shock action within the shock
body. To remove from tree
without creating burrs, twist up,
not down. Remove four #2
shock pistons.
Remove remaining burrs
carefully with a hobby knife.
TOOLS USED
5423
8456
foam
burr
6464
assembled
8456
bobbin
15
step 3
On the #8844 (3964*)
shock shaft, install a
#6299 E-clip on both
sides of a #6465 (#2)
piston from step #1.
INTERNAL SHOCK
ASSEMBLY
(Assemble all four
shocks at once.) Install
the #6469 O-ring over
the threads of the
shock body.
Slide the VC foam/
bobbin assembly over
the #8844 (3964*)
shaft and then two
#5407 O-rings. Place a
couple drops of oil on
the O-rings.
Insert the assembly into the shock body and pull
the shaft through firmly to seat the VC bobbin at
the base of the shock bore.
Push the #7217 pivot ball and eyelet together. As
you hold the shaft with a rag and needlenose
pliers next to threads, screw the eyelets onto the
end of the shock shaft.
6299
TIP: Use a permanent marker to mark your
shocks with an F and R to designate front and
rear.
6299
5423
OI
L
6469
8844,
3964*
6465
(#2)
7217
pivot ball
8844,
3964*
RACER KIT ONLY: 8458
TEAM KIT ONLY: 8450B
5407
FACTORY TEAM KIT: 3963*
7217 eyelet
step 4
Holding the shock
upright, fill with oil
to the top of the body.
Refill with oil to the
top of the body.
Push the shaft up until
the piston is level with
the top of the body.
The oil will bulge up
above the shock body.
OI
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Slowly move the
shaft up and down
several times to
allow air bubbles
to escape to the top.
L
L
Fill The #6428 shock cap about
halfway with oil and install onto
the body. Try to retain as much
oil as possible during assembly.
The shaft will extend out as you
tighten the cap down.
OI
L
6428
9 If the shock rebounds too
fast, or you cannot push the
shaft in until the eyelet hits
the body, there is too much
oil. Loosen the cap about a
full turn and pump out a small
amount of oil by pushing the
shaft in. Retighten the cap
and try steps 6-7 again.
Too much oil in the shock
will result in leakage.
TOOLS USED
1:1
3/32"
6925, qty 4
4-40 x 1/2 screw
16
1:1
1:1
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 5-8
If the shock
does not push
out this far
there is not
enough oil in it.
Add just a little
oil and try
steps 6-7
again.
L
BAG G
Then the
shaft should
push itself
out to its full
length very
slowly.
OI
SETTING THE
REBOUND
Move the shock shaft
in and out a few times
an then push it all the
way in. It should be
easy to push the shaft
in until the eyelet hits
the body
6473, qty 4
shock bushing
8846, spring preload spacer
qty 4 ea. 1/8"
qty 2 ea. 1/16"
6475, qty 4
spring collar
6475, qty 4
spring cup
6472, qty 4
shock nut,
small
FACTORY TEAM ONLY
3963*, qty 4
collar O-ring
3944, qty 2
spring, gold, front
3942, qty 2
spring, silver, rear
FACTORY TEAM ONLY
3963*, qty 4
shock collar
Use one drop of oil on
the O-ring before you
thread on the shock
collar.
Slide one black O-ring
into the groove in the
threaded shock collar.
FACTORY TEAM
ONLY, STEP 5
Thread on the shock
collar. Make sure that
the shoulder is facing
down when threaded
on the body.
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L
step 5
shoulder faces down
step 6
step 7
FINAL SHOCK ASSEMBLY
Slide the 1/8" #8846 preload spacer
onto the body of the two front
shocks.
Slide the 1/8" and 1/16" preload
spacers onto the rear shocks.
Slide on the #6475 spring collar,
then #3944 gold spring on the front
shocks, and #3942 silver spring on
the rear shocks.
Compress the spring to add the
#6475 spring cup.
step 8
FRONT SHOCK MOUNTING
Add the #6473 shock bushing to the shock
tower.
Push the shock cap over the bushing and
add the #6472 nut. Do not overtighten or
the shock will bind.
Fasten the lower shock into the arm with
the #6925 screw.
4 Do the other front shock.
REAR SHOCK MOUNTING
Add the #6473 shock bushing to the
rear shock tower.
Push the shock cap over the bushing
and add the #6472 nut. Do not
overtighten or the shock will bind.
Fasten the lower shock into the arm
with the #6925 screw.
4 Do the other rear shock.
6473
FRONT: 1/8"
REAR: 1/8" and 1/16"
6473
8846
6472
6472
6475
6475
NOT USED IN
FACTORY TEAM KITS
ON THREADED
SHOCK BODIES
6925
6925
FRONT: 3944 gold
REAR: 3942 silver
See page 25 to set ride height for your kit.
BAG H
1:1
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 1-6
3858, qty 1
short special
ball end, black
1:1
7337, qty 4
steel washer
1:1
3934, qty 2
4449, qty 2
3mm motor screw 4-40 locknut
1:1
1:1
RACER & TEAM
6917, qty 4
4-40 x 3/8 screw
1:1
6928, qty 1
4-40 x 1 screw
TOOLS USED
1:1
1/16"
5/64"
3/32"
6916, qty 2
4-40 x 1/2 screw
with hole
1:1
7673, 6934*, qty 2
4-40 x 5/16 screw
6272, qty 4
3848 qty 1
ball end dust cover foam spacer
1:1
F.T. & TEAM KIT ONLY
1356, qty 1
blue titanium turnbuckle
1:1
3930, 3932*, qty 1
motor cam
3931, 3933*, qty 1
motor clamp
(with heatsink)
9180, qty 4
servo horn
7336, offset spacer
qty 2, thin
qty 2, thick
1:1
RACER KIT ONLY
3867, qty 1
steel turnbuckle
6332, qty 3
battery clip
3853, 3974*, qty 1
battery brace
6727, qty 1
servo tape
3902, qty 1
transponder mount
1:1
1:1
3929, qty 1
4-40 x 1.25 screw
3929, qty 1
motor clamp
spring
6338, qty 1
antenna tube and cap
7336, qty 2
servo mount
F.T.KIT ONLY
6860*, qty 4
4-40 x 3/8 screw
blue aluminum
F.T. KIT ONLY
3968*, qty 1
counterfeit
transponder
F.T. KIT ONLY
3927*, qty 1
clip-on radial heatsink
17
step 1
ADD MOUNTS TO THE SERVO
Find the appropriate #9180 servo horn for your servo from the chart at
right. Install the #3858 ball end into the servo horn. Add the #6272 dust
cover. Remove the servo horn from your servo and replace it with the
#9180 horn that you selected, then fasten with the stock mounting
screw that came with your servo in the position shown below. DO NOT
POINT IT STRAIGHT UP! See drawing for correct dimension.
Find the appropriate #7336 offset spacer for your servo from the chart
at right. Attach the spacer, if any, in between the #7336 mount and the
servo with the #7337 washers and #6917 (6860*) screws.
6272
7336
servo mount
SERVO TYPE
SPACER
Airtronics
94102
no spacer
A
Airtronics
94155, 94156, 94157, 94158, 94257,
94258, 94737, 94738, 94741, 94452
thick spacer
A
Futaba
S3003, S9404, S9402, S9303, S3401,
S9101, S9202
no spacer
F
Hitec
S-300, HS-303, HS-525BB, HS-545BB,
HS-422, HS-425, HS-605BB,
HS-615MG, HS-925MG, HS-945MG
3858
no spacer
SERVO ARM
H
7337
6917,
6860*
6917,
6860*
6917,
6860*
9180
7336
offset spacer
trim edges
so servo
will fit
no spacer
J
JR
Z250, Z550, Z2750
thin spacer
J
no spacer
J
KO
PS-1012 FET, PS-2000 FET,
PS-2001 FET, PS-2004 FET,
PS-2015 FET
7337
6917,
6860*
1/16" (1.5mm)
JR Z8450, Z8550,
NES-4721, NES-4735, Z4750
See page 19, Radio Adjustments,
for more info on correctly
setting steering linkage.
little
On Futaba servo S3003 and on all KO servos you will need to trim a
off the sides of the servo ears. We have not tested any servos that
were released after mid-1999.
trim edges
so servo
will fit
1.56 in
step 2
6274
39.6 mm
See page 19,
Radio Adjustments,
for more info on correctly
setting steering linkage.
1356 or 3867 6274
MOUNT THE SERVO
Mount the servo to the chassis with two #7673
(6934*) screws.
Twist #6274 ball cups onto #1356 blue turnbuckle or
#3867 steel turnbuckle until you get the dimension
shown.
Use needle-nose pliers to attach the link
to the ball ends.
7673,
6934*
step 3
INSTALL YOUR MOTOR
Attach the #3930 (3932*) motor
cam to the optional motor with two
#3934 button head motor screws.
Install the optional pinion gear of your
choice. (Refer to the gearing chart on
page 19.)
Install the two #4449 locknuts to the
underside of the chassis. These fit tight,
so be sure to put them in straight and
all the way in.
Slide the motor and cam down into the
groove of the chassis.
18
Motor not included in kit.
Pinion gear not included in kit.
6928
3929
3930, 3932*
3929
3934
3931,
3933*
the screw and spring. Now tighten
the screw 2 to 3 turns. No more. It is
normal to have an approximately
.040"-.050" (1 to 1.2mm) gap remain
between the clamp and the
bulkhead, as shown.
About .220"-.250" (5.5-6.5mm)
when correctly tightened
3934
Screw down the #6928 inner
screw first until the #3931
(3932*) motor clamp just
touches the chassis bulkhead.
6 Set your gear mesh.
Slide the #3929 spring onto the
#3929 screw and thread in only
until there is no free play
between
No gap
4449
4449
Small gap,
.040-.050"
(1-1.2mm)
step 4
step 5
RADIO AND RECEIVER INSTALLATION
Cut a piece of #6727 servo tape and use it to attach your
optional ESC and switch where shown.
Cut a piece of #6727 servo tape and use it to attach your optional receiver where
shown.
3 Connect the ESC and steering servo to your receiver according to your radio or ESC
instructions. Then connect the motor to your ESC.
Push your receiver wire through the built-in antenna mount. Slide the wire through the
#6338 antenna and push the antenna firmly into the chassis antenna mount hole. Cap
the other end of the antenna tube and wire with the black rubber cap.
FACTORY TEAM KITS ONLY:
Push the #3927* radial heatsink onto
the motor.
3927*
6338
3968* 6332
TRANSPONDER MOUNT
If needed, remove the transponder mount and cut away all the areas
shown in gray as shown in illustration.
Attach the mount to the servo where shown with servo tape.
FACTORY TEAM KIT ONLY: Push the #3968* counterfeit
transponder peg up through the hole in the mount and slide a #6332
body clip through the small hole on top of the mount.
switch
6338
receiver
3902
cut out gray areas
ESC
attach
mount
here
step 6
6916
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Install your battery pack. See
which figure, at left or right, best
represents your battery
orientation.
Thread on the two #6916
screws. Aim the body clip hole
across the chassis.
Add the #3848 foam spacer.
Add the #3853 (3974*) battery
hold down strap, orienting it up
or down according to your
battery pack design. Adjust the
screws so the batteries are held
tight, but you are still able to
push the #6332 body clips
through the screws.
6332
3853,
3974*
6332
6916
3848
BAG I
1:1
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 1-2
6332, qty 8
body clip
7874, 7873*, qty 2
4-40 x 7/16 screw
3852, qty 1
foam bumper
8874, qty 2
rear body post
1:1
6922, qty 2
4-40 x 1/2 screw
3897, qty 4
pivoting body mount
8818, qty 2
front body post
TOOLS USED
1/16"
6916
6332
6332
3853,
3974*
6916
3848
step 1
8818
8818
FRONT BODY
POSTS
Attach each
#8818 front body
post to the front
bumper with one
#6922 screw.
6922
6922
19
step 2
REAR BODY POSTS
Place the rear #8874 body post to the front side of the rear
shock tower. Align the tab and hole and attach it with a
#7874 (7873*) screw.
Slide the #3897 pivoting body mount over the body post
so its holes line up with the fifth hole from the top. (Adjust
for proper hole later when you fit your body.)
Slide the #6332 body clip into the body post and pivoting
body mount. (You'll add another body clip after you install
your body.)
8 Repeat on the other rear body post.
3897
FOAM BUMPER
Place the #3852 foam bumper
over the front body posts. (You
will trim it later to fit your body.)
Slide the #3897 pivoting body
mount over the body post so its
holes line up with the fourth
hole from the top. (Adjust for
proper hole later when you fit
your body.)
Slide the #6332 body clip into
the body post and pivoting
body mount. (You'll add
another body clip after you
4 install your body.)
Do both front posts.
6332
3897
Line up the pivoting body mount
with the post holes
7874, 7873*
8874
3852
(after trimming)
6332
BAG J
TOOLS USED
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 1-2
6943, qty 4
8-32 locknut
3950, 3972*, qty 4
wheel hex adator
3951, qty 4
TC3 wheel
3955, qty 4
foam wheel insert
3955, qty 4
TC3 tire
step 1
step 2
TIRE ASSSEMBLY
Make a 1/8" hole in the #3951 TC3 wheel.
Insert the #3955 foam insert into the #3955 tire. Make
sure the insert is centered in the tire.
Install the #3955 tire and insert onto the #3951 wheel.
Glue the tire to the wheel with super glue (cyanoacrylic
glue #1597 Tire Adhesive) in four equally-spaced spots
around the tire on both sides. WARNING! Follow the
adhesive manufacturer's instructions for proper use and
safety. Wear eye and hand protection.
TIP: Place a rubber band around the tire to hold it tight to
the wheel while gluing.
5 Repeat steps for the three remaining tires.
MOUNT TIRES
Install the #3950 (3972*) wheel hex adaptor to the axle, lining up
the roll pin with the slot in the hex adapter.
Slide the wheels over the axle and tighten it down with a #6943
lock nut.
3 Install the remaining tires.
3951
3955
3955
3950,
3972*
6943
Wheels and tires are not
included in Factory Team kits.
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TOOLS USED
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 1-4
8828*, qty 4 8828*, qty 4
open cup
closed cup
8828*, qty 4
3960*, qty 2
5/16" set screw anti-roll bar
WHAT ARE ANTI-ROLL BARS?
Anti-roll bars (also known as sway bars) are used to stabilize a car
from excessive chassis roll (which occurs when your car leans outward
through the turns by centrifugal force). Anti-roll bars are generally used
on smooth, high traction track conditions. If the conditions are very
bumpy, then anti-roll bars are probably not necessary.
step 1
ROLL BAR LINKS
Thread one #8828 open cup and one closed
cup onto each 5/16" set screw to the
dimension shown at right.
8830*, qty 4 6951*, qty 4
pivot
set screw
9146*, qty 4
screw
WHEN ARE ANTI-ROLL BARS NEEDED?
If you are driving on a high traction surface and your car wants to oversteer, then
use the bar on the front only. This will decrease the front chassis roll and decrease
steering through the corner. This has the feeling of increasing rear traction.
If your car is understeering, then try the anti-roll bar kit on the rear only. The rear
anti-roll bar will decrease rear traction. This has the feeling of increasing steering.
8828
open cup
8828
open cup
8828
5/16" set screw
8828
5/16" set screw
1.01 or 25.6mm)
8828
closed cup
8828
closed cup
step 2
8830
8830
ADD PIVOTS
Place the aluminum #8830 anti-roll bar
pivots over the ends of the anti-roll bar
according to the dimension shown, and
tighten down with the #6951 set screw.
1 3/8" (1.38 or 35mm)
6951
6951
Bar shown right side up
step 3
Place the anti-roll bar into the grooves
of the lower transmission case and
secure using two #9146 2-56 x 3/16"
screws. Do not overtighten; the roll bar
should move up and down freely.
Front
Rear
step 4
Attach the open cup side of the linkages to
the antiroll bar.
Make sure your car is ready to run without
the body installed.
Drop your car from about 2" high onto a flat
surface.
Without moving the suspension, adjust the
link so it aligns with the balls exactly, then
snap it onto the balls with your needle nose
pliers. This ensures that the anti-roll bar is
not under tension when your vehicle is at
ride height.
Front
Rear
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FINAL ADJUSTMENTS
FINISHING THE BODY
Before you start to mask and paint the inside of your
TC3’s body, wash it out with soap and water to remove any mold release residue or dirt that may show
up in your paint.
1. Mark the body post holes and rear wheel cutout
Make these adjustments before racing
with a marker on the outside of the body.
2. Each body comes with pre-cut self-adhesive window masks for your convenience.
3. Be sure to use a paint that is specifically formulated to adhere to Lexan. Spray several thin coats
(instead of one thick coat) to avoid runs. If possible,
spray your darker colors first.
4. After painting, trim the wheel wells with curved
scissors or a sharp hobby knife.
5. Trim out the rear wing and mount it to the body with
the supplied 4-40 button head screws and nylon nuts.
6. Finish by applying decals.
RADIO ADJUSTMENTS
Use the following steps to make the final adjustments
on your car.
1. Turn the transmitter on.
2. Make sure the motor is disconnected.
3. Connect your battery pack.
4. Turn the power switch on.
5. Move the steering control on the transmitter to the
right and left. Do the wheels move in the correct direction? If not, you must reverse the steering servo
direction on your transmitter (see radio manual.)
6. Look at the servo horn mounted on the servo. It
should lean toward the centerline of the chassis about
1/8” (3mm).
7. Adjust the servo turnbuckle so that the steering
rack arm is EXACTLY in the center of the car.
8. Using the two steering turnbuckles, adjust the front
wheels so they are pointed straight ahead.
9. Adjust the ESC (electronic speed control) according to the speed control manufacturer’s instructions.
Note: Some manufacturers have the motor connected
during adjustment and some do not. Now turn the
power switch off.
10. Connect the motor. Place your car on a block or
car stand so that all four wheels cannot touch anything. Turn the power switch on again. Check the ESC
and steering settings you have made and then turn
the power switch back off.
10. Remember this! The transmitter is always the
FIRST TO BE TURNED ON and THE LAST TURNED
OFF.
CONGRATULATIONS!YOUR CAR IS NOW READY
TO RUN!
MOTOR GEARING
To get the most from your motor, proper gearing is
important. The gear ratios listed in the chart are recommended starting gear ratios. Ratios can vary from
track to track, but you should not change the pinion
size more than one tooth from the recommended ratio.
CAUTION! Increasing the pinion size by more
than one tooth can damage your motor from excess
heat.
MAINTENANCE
MOTOR
24° ROAR stock motor
36° stock motor
16 turn modified motor
15 turn modified motor
14 turn modified motor
13 turn modified motor
12 turn modified motor
11 turn modified motor
10 turn modified motor
9 turn modified motor
PINION
28
26
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
FINAL
SPUR DRIVE RATIO
72
2.5:1
72
2.5:1
72
2.5:1
72
2.5:1
72
2.5:1
72
2.5:1
72
2.5:1
72
2.5:1
72
2.5:1
72
2.5:1
OVERALL
RATIO
6.43
6.92
6.92
7.2
7.5
7.83
8.18
8.57
9.00
9.47
Follow these steps to keep your car in shape for racing
CHECK FOR FIT
You should periodically check all the moving parts:
front and rear end, suspension arms, steering blocks,
steering linkage, shocks, and so on. If any of these
should get dirty or bind then your car’s performance
will suffer.
MOTOR MAINTENANCE
Between runs, inspect the brushes to ensure they
are moving freely in the brush holder. This is done by
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carefully removing the spring and sliding the brush in
and out of the holder. If there is any resistance or
rough spots, remove the brush and carefully wipe the
brush clean. This will clean off any buildup and lubricate the brush so it slides smoothly in the brush
holder.
After every 3 to 5 runs, remove the brushes from
the holders and inspect the tips for wear and/or burning. If there is a noticeable amount of wear, replace
the brush with a new pair. If the tip is a burnt blue
color, then the lubricant in the brush has been burned
away and new brushes should be installed.
After every other battery charge you should carefully clean the motor. One recommended method is
to spray motor cleaner directly on the brush and commutator area. Run the motor for approximately 15
seconds. Disconnect the motor and spray it again,
making sure the runoff is clear and clean. If the runoff is still dirty, repeat the spraying action until clean.
After completing the cleaning, apply a small amount
of lightweight oil to each bushing or bearing for lubrication. Be careful not to apply too much oil, for this
will pick up dirt and contaminate the commutator and
brushes.
DIFFERENTIAL MAINTENANCE
You should rebuild the differentials when the action gets somewhat “gritty” feeling. Usually cleaning
the diff parts and applying new lube per the instructions will bring it back to new condition again. The
standard 3/32” carbide balls rarely need replacing.
Normally, as the parts seat, the diff will get smoother.
If the diff still feels gritty after carefully cleaning
and re-lubing the diff parts, the thrust balls, thrust
washers, and drive rings should be checked and possibly replaced.
TUNING & SETUP TIPS
The parts will normally wear out in the following
order:
1. #6575 5/64” diff thrust balls (qty 6).
2. #6573 diff thrust washers (2).
3. #3906 D-drive rings (2).
Refer to the differential section to correctly assemble the diff.
These tips prepare your car for maximum performance
Your car is one of the most tunable on road cars on
the market. This section will try to explain the parts
and adjustments you can use to tune your car for
different track conditions.
Positive caster means the
kingpin leans rearward at
the top.
FRONT
CASTER describes the angle of the kingpin from
vertical when looked at from the side of the car. Positive caster means the kingpin leans rearward at the
top. Negative caster should never be used.
0° block carrier, #3868
2° block carrier, #3870
4° block carrier, #3872
KICKUP refers to the angle at which the front suspension is mounted in
EFFECTS OF ARM MOUNT/BLOCK CARRIER
COMBINATIONS
relation to horizontal when looked from the side of the car. Kickup is adjusted by changing the suspension arm mounts, which have molded codes
to help you tell them apart. The two front arm mount combinations are as
follows:
RECOMMENDED ARM MOUNT/BLOCK CARRIER COMBINATIONS
FOR THIS SETUP:
USE THESE PARTS:
Arm Mounts
Block Carrier
A
2°
2°
0°
0°
0°
kickup,
kickup,
kickup,
kickup,
kickup,
A B
2°
4°
0°
2°
4°
caster
caster
caster
caster
caster
F
F
F
F
F
B
F+2
F+2
F-0
F-0
F-0
The kit setting of 2° kickup
will work best in most conditions, especially in bumpy
conditions.
1
FRONT
C
0°
2°
0°
2°
4°
C
F
F+2
A
B
0° kickup will have a more
aggressive steering feeling
but will not absorb bumps
as well as 2°.
2
ARM MOUNT PART NUMBERS
Associated makes block carriers for the TC3 with
0° (kit standard), 2°, and 4° of caster. Increasing caster
in the TC3 (with 2° or 4° block carriers) will give your
car more steering entering corners but less steering
exiting corners. It will also be more stable in bumpy
conditions.
Note: When figuring total caster in your car, add
the amount in the block carrier to the amount of kickup.
Example: 2° of kickup (kit standard) and 0° block
carrier equals total of 2° of caster.
F
F-0
A
B
BLOCK CARRIER PART NUMBERS
A
code
F
F+2
F-0
effect
+2° kickup
0° kickup
part #
#3863 (std)
#3863 (std)
#3864 (optional)
B
effect
0° caster
2° caster
4° caster
part #
#3868 (std)
#3870 (optional)
#3872 (optional)
C
FRONT TOE-IN AND TOE-OUT is
adjusted by turning the steering turnbuckles. Toe-in
will make your car easier to drive by improving stability during acceleration. Toe-out will increase steering
when entering corners but will be slightly more difficult to drive. We suggest using 0° to 1° toe-out on the
TC3.
Toe-in:
Easier to drive.
Improves stability during acceleration.
Toe-out:
Harder to drive.
Increases steering entering corners.
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REAR ANTI-SQUAT describes the angle
at which the rear suspension is mounted in relation
to horizontal when looked at from the side of the car.
The TC3 comes standard with 2° of rear anti-squat.
This provides good rear traction. Installing the #3864
(R3+0) rear arm mount reduces anti-squat to 0° and
will reduce rear traction. However, it will improve acceleration in bumpy conditions and increase steering
slightly.
code
R
R+3+2
R+3+0
R+2+0
R+2+2
REAR ARM MOUNT INFORMATION
effect
part #
#3863 (std)
3° toe-in & 2° anti-squat
#3863 (std)
3° toe-in & 0° anti-squat
#3864 (optional)
2° toe-in & 0° anti-squat
#3864 (optional)
2° toe-in & 2° anti-squat
#3864 (optional)
FRONT
2° of anti-squat
is kit standard.
0° anti-squat will reduce
rear traction, but improve steering slightly.
REARTOE-IN is adjusted by changing the rear WHEELBASE ADJUSTMENT can be
arm mounts. The TC3 comes standard with 3° of toein on each side. This setting should work best in any
condition. However, if less toe-in is desired, install
the #3864 (R+2+2) or #3864 (R+2+0) rear arm
mounts. These mounts have 2° of toe-in and will decrease rear traction and add steering. (See rear antisquat details above for more info on the mounts.)
made to the TC3 by moving the two #4187 1/32” plastic spacers on the outer rear hinge pins (next to the
hub carrier).
Moving the spacers to the front of the hub carrier will lengthen the wheelbase and decrease rear
traction.
Moving the spacers to the rear of the hub carrier will shorten the wheelbase and increase rear traction.
FRONT
Spacers to rear
shorten your
wheelbase.
RIDE HEIGHT describes the height of the
chassis in relation to the surface it is sitting on. This
adjustment must be made with the chassis ready-torun but with no body. The #8846 shock preload spacers are used for raising and lowering the ride height.
We suggest starting with about 1/4” (6.0mm)
clearance between the chassis and ground. Try using a slightly lower right height for high traction conditions such as carpet racing. Do not use a ride height
lower than 5/32” (4mm).
For more tips on setting ride height, see next page.
Spacers to front
lengthen your
wheelbase.
Adjust preload spacers to change
your ride height.
Ideal ride height is between 1/4” (6.3mm)
and 5/32” (4mm).
CAMBER LINK LOCATIONS on the
TC3 have been thoroughly tested to find the best all
around positions. We suggest using the standard
setting for all conditions. However, if you must make
adjustments, the following guidelines should help you:
The longer or higher the link, the more traction and
less stability. The shorter or lower the link, the less
traction and greater stability.
Camber link possibilities for the rear tower and
hub carrier. Standard setup shown.
ACKERMAN is a term describing the effect of
the inside front wheel turning tighter than the outside
front wheel. The standard setup works best in most
conditions and is preferred by most of our Team drivers.
By adding two .100” (2.5mm) spacers and the
longer #3858 ball ends to the steering rack, a more
aggressive steering feeling can be achieved. This is
because there will be less ackerman.
CAMBER describes the angle the wheels ride
relative to the ground when looked at from the front
or back. Negative camber means that the tire leans
inward at the top. Positive camber means just the
opposite, and should not be used.
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Standard ackerman.
For a neutral steering feeling.
Camber link possibilities for the front tower. Standard
setup shown.
Optional ackerman.
For a more aggressive steering feeling.
#3858
black
long ball
end used
#3858
black
#3855
short ball
end used
We suggest using 2° of negative camber to start with.
For tips on setting camber, see next page.
Negative camber means
that the tire leans inward at
the top. Change camber by
turning the camber link.
SETTING CAMBER
1° negative camber
2° (recommended)
Setting camber is one of the tuning options that
the TC3 offers. To set the camber we recommend
using a camber gauge, 3x5” card or just a square
piece of cardboard. When adjusting camber you need
to have the car ready to run with no body.
1. Set the car on a flat surface.
2. Take your 3x5 card and push it against the tire as
shown in fig. 1.
3. Use your supplied molded turnbuckle wrench to
adjust the camber link to 1°, 2° or 3° by either eyeball
the gap between the card and the top of the tire (fig.
2), or place a ruler across the top of the tires and
measure from the card to the tire.
(If you really want to know exact figures,
1° produces a .045” (1.1mm) gap,
2° produces a .088” (2.2mm) gap, and
3° produces a .130” (3.3mm) gap.
But it’s hard to measure!)
We recommend using 2° of negative camber.
On high traction tracks 2° to 3° negative camber would
be used, 1° to 2° would be used in low traction conditions. We don’t recommend using positive camber
under any circumstances.
3° negative camber
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Push a 3x5 card against the tire. Arrow is
pointing to the negative camber gap at the top.
SETTING RIDE HEIGHT
Setting the ride height is another adjustment of
the TC3. The ride height is easily adjusted by the
#8846 shock preload spacers, shown in fig. 1, used
for the non-threaded shocks. The suggested preload
for the TC3 is one 1/8” preload for the front shocks
and one 1/8” and one 1/16” spacers for the rear
shocks. (See page 17, step 6 for more about the preload spacers.) These preload spacers set the ride
height at ¼” (6.0mm).
The Factory Team Kit shocks are adjusted by the
collar on the bodies, shown in fig. 2A. The spacing
between the collars on the threaded shocks is 7/64”
(2.78mm) for the front shocks (fig. 2B). The spacing
for the rear shocks is 9/64” (3.58mm) (fig. 2C). This
also sets the ride height at ¼” (6.0mm).
For adjusting the ride height we recommend using Associated ride height gauge #1450 (fig. 3). The
ride height gauge is stepped every ½mm and every
every 1mm step is numbered.
1. When adjusting the ride height you need to have
Eyeball or measure the gap for camber. We
recommend 2° negative camber to start with.
the car ready to run with no body.
2. Set the car on a flat surface.
3. Slide the ride height gauge underneath the chassis, as shown in fig. 4A, until the gauge just touches
the chassis. To get a measurement on the chassis
and not the bumper, you might need to slide the gauge
in the corner of the car as shown in fig. 4A. Check
both corners of the front.
4. Slide the gauge underneath the back of the car.
Check both corners of the rear (fig. 4B).
Fig. 1
Fig. 2A
Fig. 2B, front
Fig. 2C, rear
Shock pre-load
spacer inserted
on non-threaded
shock.
Adjusting collar
on threaded
shock.
Front shock
spacing:
7/64” (2.78mm)
Rear shock
spacing:
9/64” (3.58mm)
Fig. 3
Measure your ride height quickly and easily with
Associated’s Ride Height Gauge #1450 (not
included in kits).
Fig. 4A, front
Fig. 4B, rear
Slide your Ride Height Gauge under the
chassis so you don’t measure the bumper.
Slide your Ride Height Gauge under the
chassis so you don’t measure the bumper.
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SHOCKTRAVEL can be adjusted on the TC3 SHOCK SPRINGS try to keep your car level
to help speed up or slow down how fast the car
changes direction when cornering. The TC3 standard
setup is setting 6 on your droop gauge in the front
and 4 on the rear. This setup will work best in almost
any condition.
If your track is bumpy, you may want to add droop
to your car by going to a lower droop gauge step.
If your track has very high traction, such as occurs with carpet, then you may want to take droop
out of your car by going higher on the droop gauge.
Too little droop will cause a loss of traction.
during acceleration, deceleration, and cornering.
Stiffer springs will help your suspension respond
more quickly, but because of their stiffness will not
absorb bumps as well. Use stiffer springs in high traction conditions such as carpet racing.
Softer springs are best for slippery or bumpy
conditions.
ANTI-ROLL BARS are used to stabilize a
higher traction
less droop
droop gauge
more bumps
more droop
car from excessive chassis roll (which occurs when
your car leans through the turns by centrifugal force).
Anti-roll bars are generally used on smooth, high traction track conditions. If the conditions are very bumpy,
then anti-roll bars are probably not necessary.
If you are driving on a high traction surface and
your car wants to oversteer, then use the optional
#3960 anti-roll bar kit on the front only. This will decrease the front chassis roll and decrease steering
throughout the corner. This has the feeling of increasing rear traction.
#3941
#3942
#3943
#3944
#3945
#3946
#3952
#3953
#3954
Green
Silver
Blue
Gold
Red
Copper
Purple
Yellow
White
12 lbs/in
softer
14.5 lbs/in (std rear)
17 lbs/in
19.5 lbs/in (std front)
22 lbs/in
25 lbs/in
30 lbs/in
35 lbs/in
40 lbs/in
stiffer
If your car is understeering, then try the optional
#3960 anti-roll bar kit on the rear only. The rear antiroll bar will decrease rear chassis roll and decrease
rear traction (this has the feeling of increasing steering).
Antiroll bar (sway bar) kit #3960.
BATTERY PLACEMENT in the TC3 al- TIRES & INSERTS are two of the most in-
STANDARD SETTINGS of the TC3 are
lows you to slide your batteries forward or back to
change the handling characteristics of your car. There
are many combinations, but here are three we suggest trying.
presented below.
FRONT
Foam spacers
fluential changes you can make to your car. The TC3
comes standard with Pro-Line S-2 compound V-Rage
tires. This is a good traction, long-wearing tire for all
around use.
If you would like more traction, try the Pro-Line
#1091 S-3 compound tires with Pro-Line tire inserts.
For racing conditions, try the Pro-Line #1089S2 S-2
slicks or #1089S3 S-3 racing slicks. These optional
tires are available from Pro-Line.
SETUP SHEET for the TC3 is included. Set
Batteries to rear:
More traction.
Less steering.
Foam spacers
Batteries to front:
Less traction.
More steering.
Foam spacers
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Batteries separated:
Slightly more steering than full rear.
Slightly less rear traction than full front.
Easy to drive.
up your TC3 with the standard settings at right, then
deviate from them in response to your track conditions and driving style, as noted below.
Tips for beginners:
For best results, make only one setup change
at a time, testing it before making another change.
Make a copy of the setup sheet included in this
manual to help keep track of your changes.
Before you make any changes to the standard
settings, make sure you can get around the track without crashing. None of your setup changes will work if
you cannot stay on the track.
Your goal is consistent lap times. Inconsistent
lap times may indicate poor control. When you have
consistent lap times, then make changes to your car.
If the change results in a faster lap, then mark
the change in your setup sheet. If performance is
worse, then revert back to the previous setup and try
another change.
Fill out your setup sheet thoroughly when you
are satisfied with it and file it away. It can be a practical guide for future track layouts and conditions you
encounter.
1. Front camber: -2°.
2. Front camber link: inside lower hole on tower.
3. Front block carrier: 0°.
4. Front toe: 0° to 1° toe-out.
5. Front ride height: 1/4” (6.3mm).
6. Kickup: +2°.
7. Bump steer spacers: none.
8. Ackerman: #3858 ball ends, no spacers.
9. Front anti-roll bar: none.
10. Rear camber: 1° to 2° negative.
11. Rear camber link: tower: inside lower hole. Hub
carrier: outside hole.
12. Rear toe-in: 3°.
13. Rear ride height: 1/4” (6.3mm).
14. Rear Anti-squat: 2°.
15. Rear anti-roll bar: none.
16. Driveshafts: MIP CVD’s.
17. Wheelbase: hub carriers centered.
18. Shock body: macro shock.
19. Shock oil: front, 40wt. Rear, 40wt.
20. Shock shaft: front, #8844. Rear, #8844.
21. Shock pistons: front, #2. Rear, #2.
22. Shock springs: front, Gold. Rear, Silver.
23. Shock limiters: front, 4. Rear, 2.
24. Shock mounting, front tower, outside hole.
25. Shock mounting, rear tower, outside hole.
26. Batteries: 6-cell.
27. Battery placement: rear.
28. Motor: varies.
29. Speed control: varies.
30. Radio: varies.
31. One way, front diff: none.
32. Tires, front: Pro-Line V-Rage S-2 compound.
33. Tires, rear: Pro-Line V-Rage S-2 compound.
34. Tire additive: none.
35. Inserts: incl. with tires.
36. Wheels: Pro-Line.
37 Spur gear: 72 (from Kimbrough)
38. Pinion gear: varies.
39. Lead weights: none.
40. Chassis: Composite.
41. Body: varies.
42. Wing: varies with body.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Use these settings to start off with
BUMPY TRACK SETTING
CARPET WITH FOAM TIRES
Front Suspension:
1. Block carriers: 0°
2. Kickup: 2°
3. Toe-in: 0°
4. Toe-out: 0°
5. Camber: -1.5°
6. Ride height: 6mm
7. Anti-roll bar: none
8. Ackerman setting: std
9. Shock bodies: VCS
10. Shock piston: #2
11. Shock oil: 30wt
12. Spring: silver
13. Droop setting: 5
14. Camber link postion: std
15. Shock mounting: middle hole
Front Suspension:
1. Block carriers: 4°
2. Kickup: 2°
3. Toe-in: 0°
4. Toe-out: 0°
5. Camber: -1.5°
6. Ride height: 4mm
7. Anti-roll bar: std
8. Ackerman setting: std
9. Shock bodies: VCS
10. Shock piston: #2
11. Shock oil: 70wt
12. Spring: white
13. Droop setting: 6
14. Camber link postion: std
15. Shock mounting: middle hole
16. Tires: Jaco orange purple
Rear Suspension:
1. Toe-in: 2°
2. Anti-squat: 2°
3. Camber: -1.5°
4. Wheelbase: middle
5. Ride height: 6mm
6. Anti-roll bar: none
7. Shock bodies: VCS
8. Shock piston: #2
9. Shock oil: 25wt
10. Spring: green
11. Droop setting: 3
12. Camber link postion
Tower: std
Hub: std
13. Shock mounting: middle hole
General:
1. Battery postion: rear
2. One-way or Diff: diff
3. Drive shafts: alum CVD’s
4. Body: varies
5. Spur: 72
Rear Suspension:
1. Toe-in: 3°
2. Anti-squat: °
3. Camber: -2°
4. Wheelbase: middle
5. Ride height: 4mm
6. Anti-roll bar: std
7. Shock bodies: VCS
8. Shock piston: #2
9. Shock oil: 50wt
10. Spring: red
11. Droop setting: 4
12. Camber link postion:
Tower: upper inner hoe
Hub: std
13. Shock mounting- middle hole
14. Tires: Jaco purple
General:
1. Battery postion: rear
2. One-way or Diff: diff
3. Drive shafts: alum CVD’s
4. Body: varies
5. Spur: 72
ONE-WAY FRONT DIFF
(Worlds 2000)
Front Suspension:
1. Block carriers: 4°
2. Kickup: 2°
3. Toe-in: 0°
4. Toe-out: 0°
5. Camber: -2°
6. Ride height: 4.5mm
7. Anti-roll bar: std
8. Ackerman setting: std
9. Shock bodies: VCS
10. Shock piston: #2
11. Shock oil: 40wt
12. Spring: gold
13. Droop setting: 5.5
14. Camber link postion: upper inner hole
15. Shock mounting: inner hole
Rear Suspension:
1. Toe-in: 3°
2. Anti-squat: 0°
3. Camber: -2°
4. Wheelbase: middle
5. Ride height: 4.5mm
6. Anti-roll bar: std
7. Shock bodies: VCS
8. Shock piston: #2
9. Shock oil: 30wt
10. Spring: silver
11. Droop setting: 4
12. Camber link postion:
Tower: upper inner hole
Hub: std
13. Shock mounting: inner hole
General:
1. Battery postion: rear
2. One-way or Diff: one-way
3. Drive shafts: alum CVD’s
4. Body: varies
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Driver: ________________________________________
Track/City: _____________________________________
5 - 6 7 2 5 0 - - 6 Team Associated
RC10TC3 4WD Touring Car
Event: ___________________________ Date: ________
FRONT SUSPENSION
FRONT SHOCKS
CASTER
0°
2°
4° ANTI-ROLL BAR:
KICKUP
0°
2°
-2°
BODY
Size: ______
SHAFT
ACKERMAN SETTING
Std
Other:
Ball end: ___________
Spacer: ____________
TOE-IN _____° TOE-OUT _____°
CAMBER _____°
None
Std
Alum.
Other: ____________________
LIMITERS:
Inside: ________
Outside: _______
BUMP
STEER
________
RIDE HEIGHT
Composite
SHOCK MOUNT &
CAMBER LINK
Fill in holes used
DROOP GAUGE #: ____
PISTON # ___
OIL _____ WT
SPRING ___________
REAR SUSPENSION
ANTI-SQUAT
REAR SHOCKS
0°
2°
ANTI-ROLL BAR:
TOE-IN
3°
RIDE HEIGHT
None
BODY
Size: _____
Other: ______
SHAFT
CAMBER: ______°
Composite
Std
Other: ____________________
LIMITERS:
Inside: ________
Outside: _______
DROOP GAUGE #: ____
WHEELBASE
ADJUSTMENT
Alum.
SHOCK MOUNT &
CAMBER LINK
Fill in holes used
PISTON # ___
FRONT
Short
Medium
Long
OIL _____ WT
SPRING ___________
OTHER
FRONT TIRES: ____________________________ Compound: __________________ Insert: _________________ Wheel: __________________________
REAR TIRES: ____________________________ Compound: __________________ Insert: _________________ Wheel: __________________________
BATTERY PLACEMENT
CHASSIS
Std
Back
Carbon Fiber
Front
Other: _____________________ BATTERY TYPE: _________________________________________
FRONT/REAR DRIVE
Std
One-way
SPUR/PINION ______ T / ______T
MOTOR ______________________________ BRUSH _______________________ SPRING _______________
RADIO _______________________________ SERVO ______________________ ESC ___________________
BODY ________________________________ WING ________________________
TIRE ADDITIVE ____________________________
LEAD WEIGHTS _______(oz/gm) Indicate location:
None
None
SPONSORED BY: ___________________________________________________________________________
RACE COMMENTS
TRACK CONDITIONS
SURFACE:
Smooth
TRACTION:
Low
Bumpy
Med.
COMPOSITION:
Concrete
Asphalt
MAIN ______ FINISH ______ QUALIFYING. POS. _______
High
NOTES: __________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Carpet
Other: ____________________________
NOTES: _____________________________________________________________
CAR COMMENTS
____________________________________________________________________
NOTES: _________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________