TEAM ASSOCIATED RC10B7D Electrics Team Kit Instruction Manual

TEAM ASSOCIATED RC10B7D Electrics Team Kit Instruction Manual

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.

Check www.AssociatedElectrics.com for the latest versions of our instruction manuals

RC10B7D Team Kit Features

• 5-gear laydown transmission with low profile motor mount moves weight of motor closer to the center of the car
• Long-arm suspension geometry improves grip and predictability in all conditions
• KPI adjustable steering and caster blocks allows for fine tuning steering feel. Three options are included in kit.
• Vertical front outer ballstud allows fine tuning of roll center, camber gain, and link length
• Height adjustable aluminum front bulkhead allows for further tuning of front roll center
• Standard and HRC (High Roll Center) rear hubs included
• Highly adjustable battery holder with thumb tabs allows for easy battery removal and fine tuning of weight bias
• 7075-T6 aluminum chassis with increased departure angle and optional weight plate pockets
• HD 69mm CVA bones and differential outdrives for improved durability
• Light-weight molded servo mount
• One-piece rear wing mount improves durability
• New 7-inch rear wing and 2.5-inch front wing
• Low-profile body included
• Shock tower covers front and rear
• 3.5mm turnbuckles and ballcups

Additional

Your new RC10B7D Team Kit comes unassembled and requires the following items for completion (refer to www.AssociatedElectrics.com and www.Reedypower.com for suggestions):

• R/C two channel surface frequency radio system

• AA-size batteries for transmitter

• Electronic Speed Control (“ESC”)

• Steering servo

• R/C electric motor (540 size)

• Pinion gear (48P), size determined by type/turn or kV of motor

• Battery charger (a peak detection charger, or LiPo compatible charger)

• 2 cell LiPo battery pack

• Polycarbonate specific spray paint

• Cyanoacrylate glue (“CA”) (#1597)

• Thread locking compound (#1596)

• Tires and Inserts, Fronts and Rears

• Wheels w/12mm Hex
  Front Wheels #9690 (white), #9691 (yelllow)
  Rear Wheels #9695 (white), #9696 (yelllow)

• Slim Front Wheels w/12mm Hex (carpet/astro turf) #91757 (white) #91758 (yelllow)

Other Helpful Items

• Silicone Shock Fluid (Refer to AssociatedElectrics.com for complete listings)
• Green Slime shock lube (#1105)
• FT Turnbuckle Wrench, 4mm (#1112)
• FT Body Reamer (#1499)
• Shock Pliers (#1681)
• Wire Cutters
• FT Hex/Nut Wrenches (#1519)
• FT Ballcup Wrench (#1579)
• Hobby Knife
• Needle Nose Pliers
• FT Universal Tire Balancer (#1498)
• Calipers or a Precision Ruler
• FT Body Scissors (#1737)

Hardware – 1:1 Scale View

Button Head (bhcs)

Shims and Washers

Set Screws

Flat Head (fhcs)

Cap Head (shcs)

LP Socket Head (lp shcs)

Nuts (lock/plain)

Button Head (bhcs) Ball Bearings

Ballstuds

Notes

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

• This symbol indicates the number of the same part that is required.

• This symbol indicates the order within a step to assemble parts.

• This symbol indicates there are optional FT parts available

• This symbol indicates a Racers Tip

• This symbol indicates where Thread Lock Adhesive should be applied. *not included

• This symbol indicates where Diff Fluid should be applied.

• This symbol indicates where Shock Fluid should be applied.

• This symbol indicates where FT Silicone Grease should be applied. *not included

• This symbol indicates where FT Diff Lube should be applied. *not included

• This symbol indicates where Black Grease should be applied.

• This symbol indicates where Green Slime can be applied. *not included

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Shock Bleeding Steps:

1. Before assembly, get each bleed screw and thread it 1-2 turns into the shock cap, then remove the screw. This will make it easier when you are bleeding your shocks.
2. Pull shock shaft down.
3. Fill shock body 3/4 full with silicone shock fl uid.
4. Slowly move the shock shaft up and down to remove air from under the piston.
5. Wait for bubbles to come to surface.
6. Fill shock body to top with silicone shock fl uid.
7. Place a drop of oil in the cap and on cap threads.
8. Install cap (without bleed screw) and tighten completely.
9. Slowly compress shaft all the way to bleed excess silicone shock fl uid out the hole in the cap (use rag around shock to catch excess fl uid).
10. Install M2x4mm button head screw until snug while shaft is fully compressed.

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Tuning Tips – Painting, Beginners

Painting:

Your Kit requires a clear polycarbonate body. You will need to prep the body before you can paint it. Wash the INSIDE thoroughly with warm water and liquid detergent (do not use any detergents with scents or added hand lotion ingredients!). Dry the body using a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. Use the supplied window masks to cover the windows from the INSIDE of the body (RC bodies get painted on the inside). Using high quality masking tape, apply tape to the inside of the body to create a design. Spray (use either rattle can or airbrush) the paint on the inside of the body (preferably dark colors first, lighter colors last).

NOTE: ONLY use paint that is recommended for (polycarbonate) plastics. If you do not, you can destroy the body! After the paint has completely dried (usually after 24 hours), cut the body along the trim lines. Make sure to drill or use a body reamer to make the holes for the antenna if needed! Use hook and loop tape to secure the body to the side rails of the vehicle.

Tips for Beginners:

Before making any changes to the standard setup, make sure you can get around the track without crashing. Changes to your vehicle will not be beneficial if you can’t stay on the track. Your goal is consistent laps. Once you can get around the track consistently, start tuning your vehicle. Make only ONE adjustment at a time, testing it before making another change. If the result of your adjustment is a faster lap, mark the change on the included setup sheet (make additional copies of the sheet before writing on it). If your adjustment results in a slower lap, revert back to the previous setup and try another change. When you are satisfied with your vehicle, fi ll in the setup sheet thoroughly and fi le it away. Use this as a guide for future track days or conditions. Periodically check all moving suspension parts. Suspension components must be kept clean and move freely without binding to prevent poor and/or inconsistent handling.

Rear Arm Mount Pill Insert Setup:

The aluminum rear arm mounts utilize eccentric pill inserts to make fi ne adjustments to anti-squat, toe, pin heights, and pin width. Adjustments can be made using the supplied inserts (#92014)

Standard Position

Use this position as a reference when changing pill locations

• Toe: 3°
• Anti-squat: 2°
• Roll Center: +0
• Pivot Width: +0

Possible Insert Locations

Insert Hole Locations

• Number indicates degree of change: 0.5°, 1.0°, 0° (center dot)
• Hole 0.5° or 0.35mm from center
•   Hole 1.0° or 0.7mm from center

Pin Width

• More distance = wider pivot
• Less distance = narrow pivot

*Note: For pin width -1.4mm, use 67mm CVA driveshafts

Pin Height

• Higher pin = Higher roll center
• Lower pin = lower roll center

Anti-squat Angle

• More angle = More anti-squat
• Less angle = Less anti-squat Shown in 1° changes

Toe Angle

• More angle = More toe in
• Less angle = Less toe in Shown in 1° changes

Motor Gearing:

Proper motor gearing will result in maximum performance and run time while reducing the chance of overheating and premature motor failure. The gear ratio chart lists recommended starting gear ratios for the most widely used motor types. Gear ratios will vary depending upon motor brand, wind, and electronic speed control. Consult your motor and electronic speed control manufacturers for more information. Team Associated is not responsible for motor damage due to improper gearing.

B7 Gear Ratio Chart (Internal Gear Ratio 2.60:1)

*75T spur gear (#92294) not included

Set The Gear Mesh:

You should be able to rock the spur gear back and forth in the teeth of the pinion gear without making the pinion gear move. If the spur gear mesh is tight, then loosen the #41096 screws (p.19) and move the motor away, then try again. A gear mesh that is too tight or too loose will reduce power and damage the gear teeth.

Diff Height Adjustment:

The diff height adjustment (p.12) is a good way to tune the car for grip level. On high grip with low ride heights, a higher diff height will be a good option. On lower grip with higher ride heights, a lower diff height will be better.

Slipper Clutch:

The assembly instructions give you a base setting for your clutch. Turn the nut on the shaft so that the end of the top shaft is even with the outside of the nut. At the track, tighten or loosen the nut in 1/8 turn increments until you hear a faint slipping sound for 1-2 feet on takeoffs. Another popular way to set the clutch is to hold both rear tires firmly in place and apply short bursts of throttle. If the clutch is properly set, the front tires should lift slightly up off the surface.

Caster

Caster describes the angle of the caster block as it leans toward the rear of the vehicle. Positive caster means the kingpin leans rearward at the top. The kit includes three inserts to adjust caster angle at the caster block, 0°, 2.5°, and +5°. The total caster angle is the sum of the kick-up angle and the caster block angle. Standard total caster angle for the B6 is 30°, with 25° kick-up and +5° caster block angle. For less entry steering and more exit steering, try 0° caster block angle.

Front Camber:

Camber describes the angle at which the tire and wheel rides when looked at from the front. Negative camber means that the tire leans inward at the top. A good starting camber setting is -1°. Positive camber, where the top of the tire is leaning out, is not recommended. A camber gauge can be used to more accurately set camber.

Testing camber with camber gauge

Rear Camber:

Camber describes the angle at which the tire and wheel rides when looked at from the back. Negative camber means that the tire leans inward at the top. A good starting camber setting is -1°. 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. A camber gauge can be used to more accurately set camber.

RC10 B7 Team Kit

• Driver
• Date
• Event
• Track
• Qualify
• Finish
• Main
• Best Lap Time:

Front Suspension:

Front Suspension:

Rear Suspension:

Electronics:

Drivetrain:

Slipper Clutch:

Shocks

Track Info:

Tires

Body, Weight:

Vehicle Comments:

For more setups, visit https://www.associatedelectrics.com/teamassociated/manuals_and_setup_sheets/

RC10 B7D Team Kit

Front Suspension:

Rear Suspension:

Electronics

Drivetrain

Slipper Clutch:

Shocks

Track Info:

Tires

Body, Weight:

Vehicle Comments:

For more setups, visit https://www.associatedelectrics.com/teamassociated/manuals_and_setup_sheets/

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