20178 Team Associated Reflex Hoonicorn Instruction Manual

June 17, 2024
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1:14 SCALE 4WD ON ROAD READY-TO-RUN

#20178 REFLEX 14R HOONICORN

20178 Reflex 14R Hoonicorn

1:14 Scale 4WD Electric On Road RTR Manual

CHAMPIONS by DESIGN & TEAM ASSOCIATED

:: Introduction

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

:: RC14R RTR Features
  • Reflex 14R with licensed 1965 Ford Mustang Hoonigan Hoonicorn and officially licensed American Racing VF503 Wheels
  • Injection molded brake calipers and rotors with 12mm hex
  • 2.4GHz 2-channel radio system
  • Reedy brushed speed control and 3-pole brushed motor
  • High-Torque Digital Servo with spring-style servo saver
  • Molded front universals and rear dog bones
  • Sealed front and rear gear differentials
  • Center spool with 58T spur (70T included) and protective cover
  • Bushings with Oilite® coating
  • Molded one-piece tie rods and steering links
  • Adjustable body post height locations
  • Molded front and rear shock towers with adjustable shock positions
  • Fluid damped coilover shock absorbers
  • Molded tub chassis with covered center driveshaft
  • Adjustable battery tray
  • Aluminum center driveshaft
  • Serrated wheel screw with 2.0mm hex and 5.5mm nut drive
  • Foam front bumper
:: Notes

There is a 1:1 hardware foldout page in the front of the manual. To check the size of a part, line up your hardware 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.

This symbol indicates a special note or instruction in the manual.

:: Additional

Your new Reflex 14R RTR comes assembled. The following items are needed for completion

  • 6-cell NiMh or 2 LiPo battery
  • Suitable battery charger
  • (4) AA batteries

Tools included:

  • Multi-wrench
:: Other Helpful Items
  • Silicone Shock Fluid
  • Reamer / Hole Punch (#1499)
  • Wire Cutters
  • Needle Nose Pliers
  • FT Dual Turnbuckle Wrench (#1114)
  • Silicone Diff Fluid
  • Shock Pliers (#1681)
  • Soldering Iron
  • Hobby Knife
  • FT Universal Tire Balancer (#1498)
  • Body Scissors (AE Part # 1737)
  • FT Hex/Nut Wrenches (AE Part # 1519)
  • Green Slime shock lube (AE Part # 1105)
  • Calipers or a Precision Ruler

Associated Electrics, Inc.
21062 Bake Parkway
Lake Forest, CA 92630

Customer Service
Tel: 949.544.7500
Fax: 949.544.7501

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:: Hardware – 1:1 Scale View

Cap Head (shcs)

            2.5x12mm (8691)

Button Head (bhcs)

                    2.5x3mm (89201)

                  2.5x6mm (31520)

                    3x6mm (31531)

Button Head (bhst)

            2.5x12mm (21582)

                  2.6x6mm (21546)

                2.6x8mm (21546)

              2.6x10mm (21546)

Pin

                          1.5×3.8 (21516)

Flat Head (fhcs)

                2.5x10mm (21546)

Flat Head (fhst)

                      2x8mm (21546)

                    2.6x8mm (21546)

                2.6x10mm (21546)

Set Screws

                          3×2.5mm (31500)

                            3x3mm (25225)

                        3x8mm (4670)

Nuts (lock/plain)

    M2.5 Locknut (89215, 21546)

Bushings

                  4x7x2.5mm (21580)

                  4x8x3mm (21580)

              7x11x3mm (21580)

          8x12x3.5mm (21580)

Shims and Washers

          2.7×6.7×0.5mm (21546)

                4x8x0.5mm (21516)

Notes:

:: 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 rear of the vehicle.
  2. Secure the battery strap using two body clips.
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.

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.

On/Off Switch

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.

Throttle set to Neutral!

  1. Push trigger for Brake

  2. Neutral

  3. Pull trigger for Throttle

  4. Adjust steering trim with this knob so wheels point straight.

Install body and body clips.
Ready to go!

:: Step 1
  1. 21516
    Washer
    4x8x0.5mm

  2. 21530
    O-Ring
    3.8 x 1mm

  3. 21529
    Diff case

  4. 21524
    Diff outdrive

  5. 21516
    Washer
    4x8x0.5mm

  6. 21530
    O-Ring
    3.8 x 1mm

  7. 21529
    Diff cap

  8. 21524
    Diff outdrive

  9. 21529
    Diff sun gear

  10. 21516
    Pin
    1.5 x 6mm

:: Step 2
  1. 21529
    Diff sun gear

  2. 21516
    Pin
    1.5 x 6mm

  3. 21529
    Diff cross pin

  4. 21529    x3
    Diff planetary gear

:: Step 3
  1. 21546 x3
    M2x8mm
    FHST

  2. 21526
    Diff ring gear (37T)

  3. 21580 x2
    8x12x3.5mm
    bushing

Build 2 (1 front, 1 rear)

:: Step 4

Install pin before installing outdrive into spool mount!

  1. 21577
    Center outdrive

  2. 21573
    Spur gear spool mount

  3. 21516
    Pin
    1.5 x 6mm

  4. 21527
    Spur gear, 58T (Kit)
    Spur gear 70T (Included)

  5. 21580
    4x8x3mm
    bushing

  6. 21580
    8x12x3.5mm
    bushing

  7. 21516
    Pin
    1.5 x 6mm

  8. 21546 x3
    M2x8mm
    FHST

Install pin before bushing!

:: Step 5
  1. 21526
    Pinion gear (15T)

  2. 21516
    Pin
    1.5 x 6mm

  3. 21580
    8x12x3.5mm
    bushing

:: Step 6

Top of set screw head should be flush with the top of the chassis

  1. 4670 x4
    3x8mm
    set screw

  2. 21570
    Chassis

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:: Step 7
  1. 21577
    Outdrive center, front

  2. 21580 x2
    4x8x3mm
    bushing

  3. 21516
    Pin
    1.5 x 6mm

  4. 21526
    Pinion gear (15T)

:: Step 8
  1. 21577
    Drive shaft

  2. 21546 x10
    M2.6x8mm
    BHST

  3. 21504
    Drive shaft cover

  4. 21504
    Drive shaft cap

  5. 21504
    Gear box cap, rear

  6. 21504
    Gear box cap, front

:: Step 9
  1. 21510 x2
    Steering post

  2. 21505
    Steering bellcrank (right)

  3. 31732 x4
    4x7x2.5mm
    bearing

  4. 21505
    Steering bellcrank (left)

  5. 21522    x2
    Ball stud
    12.5mm

  6. 21509    x2
    Hat bushing

  7. 21546 x2
    M2.6x8mm
    BHST

  8. 21573
    Steering rack

:: Step 10
  1. 21546 x2
    Washer
    2.7×0.5mm

  2. 21546 x2
    M2.6x8mm
    BHST

  3. 31520 x2
    M2.5x6mm
    BHCS

  4. 21504
    Top plate

  5. 21505
    Battery Mount, (front)

  6. 21505
    Battery Mount, (rear)

  7. 21546 x2
    M2.5x10mm
    FHCS

:: Step 11
  1. 21505
    Servo Mount

  2. 21505
    Wire clip

  3. 21546    x4
    M2.5x10mm
    FHCS

  4. 21573
    Shock tower, front

  5. 21546 x4
    M2.6x8mm
    BHST

:: Step 12
  1. 21573
    Shock tower support, rear

  2. 21546 x2
    M2.6x10mm
    BHST

  3. 21573
    Shock tower, rear

  4. 21546 x6
    M2.6x8mm
    BHST

:: Step 13
  1. 21579 x2
    Inner hinge pin, 3x47mm

  2. 21574 x2
    Front suspension arms

  3. 21501
    Arm mount, B

  4. 21501 x2
    Arm mount bushing

  5. 21574 x2
    Front arm spacers

  6. 21501
    Arm mount, A

  7. 21546 x2
    M2.6x8mm
    BHST

:: Step 14
  1. 21573
    Skid plate, front

  2. 21546 x6
    M2.5x10mm
    FHCS

  3. 21575
    Caster block, left

  4. 21575
    Steering block, left

  5. 21523 x2
    Caster block bushings

  6. 21580 x2
    7x11x3mm
    bushing

Build left and right sides!

:: Step 15
  1. 21576
    Universal drive shaft

  2. 21522 x2
    Ball stud
    12.5mm

  3. 21575
    Wheel hex

  4. 21546 x2
    M2.6x10mm
    BHST

  5. 21546
    M2.6x8mm
    BHST

  6. 21575
    Brake caliper

  7. 21579
    Outer hinge pin, 2x22mm

  8. 25225
    M3x3mm
    set screw

Build left and right sides!

:: Step 16
  1. 21579 x2
    Inner hinge pin, 3x47mm

  2. 21574 x2
    Rear suspension arms

  3. 21501
    Arm mount, C

  4. 21501 x2
    Arm mount bushing

  5. 21574 x2
    Rear arm spacers

  6. 21501
    Arm mount, D

  7. 21546 x2
    M2.6x8mm
    BHST

:: Step 17
  1. 21501
    Skid plate, rear

  2. 21546 x6
    M2.5x10mm
    FHCS

  3. 21576
    Dog bone, rear

  4. 21577
    Axle, rear

  5. 21575
    Wheel hex

  6. 21580 x2
    7x11x3mm
    bushing

  7. 21575
    Rear hub, right

:: Step 18
  1. 25225
    M3x3mm
    set screw

  2. 21579
    Outer hinge pin, 2x22mm

  3. 21546
    M2.6x8mm
    BHST

  4. 21575
    Brake caliper

  5. 21574 x2
    Body post, rear, right

  6. 21173 x2
    Body clip

  7. 21546 x2
    M2.6x8mm
    BHST

  8. 21574 x2
    Body post stand

  9. 21574 x2
    Body post, rear, left

Build left and right sides!

:: Step 19

Build x2 (right and left side)

  1. 21577 x2
    Ballstud
    4.3mm

  2. 21574
    Rod end link

  3. 21582 x2
    M2.5x12mm
    BHST

  4. 21574
    Rod end link

  5. 21577 x2
    Ballstud
    4.3mm

  6. 21574
    Rod end link

  7. 21582 x2
    M2.5x12mm
    BHST

:: Step 20
  1. 21571
    Shock body

  2. 21571
    Shock shaft

  3. 21571
    Shock holder

  4. 21577
    Rod end ball, 4.3mm

  5. 21571
    Shock spring collar

  6. 21572
    Shock spring

  7. 21571
    Shock Spring cup

Build x4 (x2 front, x2 rear)

:: Step 21
  1. 21577
    Ballstud, 4.3mm

  2. 21582 x2
    M2.5x12mm
    BHCS

  3. 21577
    Ballstud, 4.3mm

  4. 21582 x2
    M2.5x12mm
    BHCS

Build x2 (right and left side)

:: Step 22
  1. 21574 x2
    Body post stand

  2. 21173 x2
    Body clip

  3. 21574 x2
    Body post, front

  4. 21546 x2
    M2.5x10mm
    FHCS

  5. 21573
    Front bumper mount

  6. 21573
    Front bumper foam

  7. 21546 x3
    M2.5x10mm
    FHCS

:: Step 23
  1. 31500
    M3x2.5mm
    set screw

  2. 31520 x2
    M2.5x6mm
    BHCS

  3. Brushed motor

  4. 21531
    Motor mount cam

  5. 21532
    Pinion gear, 16T

  6. 21546 x6
    M2.6x10mm
    BHST, silver

  7. 21504
    Center diff cap

  8. 21531
    Motor mount insert

:: Step 24

Set The Gear Mesh:

To set the gear mesh, push the teeth of the motor mount cam #21531 into the corresponding tooth pattern of the motor mount insert. Once the teeth are seated, you should be able to rock the spur gear back and forth without making the pinion gear move.
Excessive amounts of spur gear movement (loose gear mesh) will cause premature gear failure. If the spur gear mesh is tight, there will be no movement between the spur and pinion gears. A gear mesh that is too tight or too loose will reduce power and damage the gear teeth.

  1. 21501
    Bottom spur cap (58T)

  2. 21546 x2
    M2.5x8mm
    FHST

:: Step 25
  1. 21514 x2
    Steering link ball Cup

  2. 21513
    Steering link rod

  3. Steering Link
    17.40mm

  4. 21546
    M2.6x8mm
    BHST

  5. Steering servo

  6. 21546
    M2x8mm
    FHST

  7. 21522
    Pivot ball

  8. 21505
    Servo saver

:: Step 26
  1. 21546 x4
    Washer
    2.7×0.5mm

  2. 21546 x4
    M2.6x8mm
    BHST

  3. 21546
    M2x8mm
    FHST

  4. 21522
    Pivot ball

  5. 21505
    ESC mount

  6. 21546 x2
    M2.6x10mm
    BHST

  7. Receiver

  8. 6727
    Servo tape

:: Step 27
  1. Battery

  2. 21173 x2
    Body clips

  3. 21505
    Battery strap

  4. 6727
    Servo tape

  5. ESC

:: Step 28
  1. 21569 x2
    Reflex 14R Hoonicorn mounted wheel and tire, rubber

  2. 21583 x2
    Wheel screw

Install x4 wheel/tires

:: Step 29
  1. 31531 x2
    M3x6mm
    BHCS

  2. 21568 x2
    Spacer nut

  3. 21568
    Diffuser

  4. 21566 – Printed
    21567 – Clear
    Hoonicorn body, bumper

  5. 21568 x2
    Taillight nut

  6. 31531 x2
    M3x6mm
    BHCS

  7. 21568 x2
    Taillight bucket

:: Step 30
  1. 21568
    Spoiler

  2. 21566 – Printed
    21567 – Clear
    Hoonicorn body

  3. 21568 x2
    Spacer nut

  4. 31520 x2
    M2.5x6mm
    BHCS

  5. 31520 x2
    M2.5x6mm
    BHCS

  6. 89215 x2
    M2.5mm
    Locknut

:: Step 31
  1. 21568
    Turbo, right side

  2. 21568
    Turbo, left side

  3. 31520
    Manifold

  4. 21568
    M2.5x6mm
    BHCS

:: Step 32
  1. 89201 x3
    M2.5x3mm
    BHCS

  2. 21173 x4
    Body clips

:: Step 33

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20178 Team Associated Reflex Hoonicorn

HOONIGAN (HŌŌN’ • Î • G∃N) n.

A person who operates a motor vehicle in an aggressive and unorthodox manner, consisting of, but not limited to, drifting, burnouts, doughnuts as well as acts of automotive aeronautics.
One who hoons.

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