Team Associated A550 Apex2 Sport Rally Installation Guide

Team Associated A550 Apex2 Sport Rally

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Team Associated product. This assembly manual contains instructions and tips for building and maintaining your new RTR. Please take a moment to read through this manual to help familiarize yourself with these steps. We are continually changing and improving our designs; therefore, actual parts may appear slightly different than in the illustrations. New parts will be noted on supplementary sheets.

Vehicle Features

• Steel dog bones and drive axles
• Sealed front and rear gear differentials
• Adjustable hook and loop battery straps
• 550-sized brushed motor
• Programmable ESC (with aftermarket program card)
• Injection-molded brake calipers and rotors
• Aluminum motor plate
• Adjustable shock mounting locations
• Bolt-on steering plates
•  Molded one-piece tire rods and steering links
• Sealed receiver box
• Adjustable body post height locations
• Steel 25T servo horn
• Active rear toe suspension design
• Plastic tub main chassis
• ‘Shorty’ battery box
• POM-filled injection molded pivot balls
• Oilite Bushings

Additional

Your new RTR comes factory assembled including radio gear, motor, and ESC.
However, there are some items you will need to complete your kit (refer to website for suggestions):

• AA-size batteries for transmitter (#302 x4)
• Peak Detection Charger or LiPo Compatible Charger
• 2/3S LiPo battery pack w/High Current T Plug (shorty packs only).

Other Helpful Items

• Silicone Shock Fluid (Refer to website for complete listings)
• Silicone Diff Fluid (Refer to website for complete listings)
• Green Slime shock lube (AE # 1105)
• Cyanoacrylate glue (AE # 1597)
• Hobby Knife
• Thread Locking Compound (AE # 1596)
• Body Scissors (AE # 1737)
• Wire Cutters
• 7 Piece Hex Driver Set (AE # 1650)
• FT Nut Drivers (AE #1519)
• Soldering Iron
• Calipers or a Precision Ruler
• Reamer / Hole Punch
• Needle Nose Pliers

Hardware – 1:1 Scale View

Flat Head Screws (fhcs)

**Button Head Screws (bhcs)

LP Socket Head Screws (lp shcs)

Socket Head Screws (shcs)

Set Screws**

Pivot Balls

Locknuts

Bearings

Shims and Washers

Misc. Screws

Notes

This symbol indicates a special note or instruction in the manual.
This symbol indicates a Racers Tip.
There is a 1:1 hardware foldout page in the front of the manual. To check the size of a part, line up your hardare with the correct drawing until you find the exact size. Each part in the foldout has a number assigned to it for ordering replacement parts.

Quick Start Guide

Battery Charging Steps and Safety:

Remove the battery from the vehicle before charging.
Place battery on a fire resistant surface.
Avoid any contact with water or other liquids.
Be sure to select the correct charging mode for the type of battery you are charging.

ALWAYS use a compatible charger for charging your batteries.

Caution: Never leave the battery unattended while charging.
Always disconnect the charger from the power source when finished charging.

Caution: Always disconnect the battery when you are finished driving the vehicle.

Peak Detection
Quick Charger

Battery Installation:

1.  Install the battery with the battery wires directed towards the front of the vehicle.
2.  Secure the hook and loop strap near the rear shock tower.
3. Secure the hook and loop strap near the front shock tower.

You may move the foam pad to either the front or the rear of the battery compartment to adjust the weight balance of the vehicle.

Battery Notes and Tip:

Connect the battery as shown.
Disconnect the battery when not in use!

LiPo: LiPo batteries (lithium polymer) are high current rechargeable batteries. LiPo batteries offer extended run time  and peak performance over NiMH batteries. They require a peak detection charger designed specifically for LiPo batteries.
These batteries require special care and handling.
LiPo batteries are recommended for advanced users only!
ALWAYS charge a LiPo battery in LiPo mode.

If using a 3S LiPo battery, use a smaller pinion gear as a starting point (use part #1335 17T Pinion). This provides the correct gear ratio required for the more powerful 3S LiPo battery. Gearing will depend on the surface you are running on, and the size of the track/area that you are driving in.

Radio System Tuning and Controls:

RULE: Transmitter on First/Vehicle on Second, Vehicle off First/ Transmitter off Last!

1. Slide the battery cover to remove cover.
2. Install alkaline or rechargeable AA size batteries into the battery holder.
3. Slide the battery cover back into place making sure it is completely closed and secure.
4. Turn the power ON. If the power indicator LED fails to light, check the batteries for insufficient contact or incorrect polarity.
   

Radio System Tuning and Controls:

DO NOT hold the trigger when turning on the radio.
If using optional battery for transmitter, be sure to plug it in correctly. Plugging in a battery backwards can cause damage.
Refer to Radio owners manual for more in-depth instructions on radio operation and functions.

Shocks Build

Gear Diff Build

Step 1

Step 2

Front / Rear Suspension Build

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Chassis Build

**Step 1

Step 2

Step 3
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Electronics Build

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Tires and Body Build

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

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References

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• Champions By Design

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