Team Associated RC10 Team Car Assembly Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Team Associated product. This assembly manual contains instructions and tips for building and maintaining your new Kit. 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 located in the appropriate parts bags. Check each bag for these sheets before you start to build.

KIT Features

• Authentic replica of the RC10 Buggy Kit originally released in 1990
• Gold anodized 6061-T6 aluminum monocoque tub chassis
• Fully adjustable four-wheel independent suspension
• Long travel, fluid-filled anodized aluminum coil-over shocks
• Sealed 3-gear Stealth A.T.C. transmission
• High-torque ball differential
• Exceptional ground clearance with low center of gravity
• Front and rear tires with one-piece racing wheels
• Clear Viper body and wing
• Fiberglass shock towers
• Full metal ball bearings
• Fits 6-cell NiMH and 2S LiPo battery packs

Additional Items Required

• R/C two channel surface frequency radio system
• Electronic Speed Control (ESC)
• R/C Electric Motor
• Steering Servo
• Servo Horn (AE #89007)
• 2S, 7.4V Lipo stick battery or 7.2V NiMH battery
• Peak detection battery charger
• Retaining Ring Pliers
• Polycarbonate specific paint
• Thread Lock (AE #1596)
• Pinion gear, size to be determined by type and wind of motor you use

Other Helpful Items

• Silicone Shock Fluid (Refer to website for complete listings)
• Tire Adhesive (AE #1597)
• Body Scissors (AE #1737)
• Shock Pliers (AE #1681)
• Green Slime shock lube (AE #1105)
• Wire Cutters / Hobby Knife
• Needle Nose Pliers

Tools Included

• Allen wrenches (.035", .050", 1/16", 3/32")
• Shock building tool
• Reamer / Hole Punch (AE #1499)
• Calipers or a Precision Ruler
• Soldering Iron

Hardware - 1:1 Scale View

The following lists the various hardware components included in the kit. Refer to the 1:1 scale foldout for exact size comparisons.

Cap Head (shcs)

• 4-40x1/4"
• 4-40x5/16"
• 4-40x3/8"
• 4-40x1/2"
• 4-40x5/8" (6926)
• 4-40x3/4"
• 4-40x1"

Flat Head (fhcs)

• 4-40x3/8"
• 4-40x1/2"
• 8-32x1/4" (6316)
• 8-32x1/2" (6316)
• 8-32x7/8" (6316)

Button Head (bhcs)

• 4-40x1/8"
• 4-40x3/16"
• 4-40x1/4"
• 4-40x3/8"
• 3x6mm (31531)

Set Screws

• 5mm x 9.5mm 0.17mm

Nuts (lock/plain)

• 4-40 Small Pattern Plain Nut
• 4-40 Nuts
• 5-40 Locknut
• 8-32 Steel Locknut

Shims and Washers

• #4 Washer 1/4"
• #8 Aluminum Thick Washer
• Axle Shim
• Diff Thrust Washers
• Dogbone spacer .030
• Nylon Spacer (4187)

Bearings

• 5/32 x 5/16 x 1/8
• 3/16 x 5/16 x 1/8
• 1/4 x 3/8 x 1/8
• 3/16 x 3/8 x 1/8
• 3/8 x 5/8 x 5/32
• 1/4 x 3/8 x 1/8 Flanged
• 3/16 x 5/16 x 1/8 Flanged
• 3/16 x 5/16 x 1/4 Flanged

Diff Balls

• Carbide diff balls, 3/32"
• Thrust Balls
• 3/32 Diff Balls

Clips

• E-clip 1/8" (6299)

Notes

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

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.

Nose Plate / Steering Build - Bag A

Step 1

[Note] Washers are used to adjust to your preferred body height.

Attach the RC10 front nose plate (Gold) to the RC10 chassis (Gold) using two 8-32 x 1/2 steel FHCS and two #8 aluminum washers (thick). Secure the RC10 body mounts using two 8-32 x 1/4 steel FHCS. Apply thread lock (#1596, not included) as needed.

Step 2

[Note] Tighten 8-32 nuts until snug & bellcrank rotates freely!

Assemble the RC10 steering assembly. Attach the steering assembly to the chassis using two 8-32 nuts and two #8 aluminum washers (thick). Secure the ballstuds (.20 silver, 6271) to the steering assembly.

Front Suspension Build - Bag B

Step 1

Build left and right sides.

Attach the RC10 inline steering blocks (Left & Right, 6218) and RC10 front caster blocks, 15 degrees (Left & Right, 6213) to the chassis. Press stub axles (6218) into steering blocks using a hard surface to push down on. Secure with ballstuds (.20 silver, 6271) and 4-40 nuts.

Step 2

Build left and right sides.

Attach the RC10 front wide arms (Left & Right, 6204) to the caster blocks and steering blocks using RC10 king pins (6644) and RC10 front outer hinge pins (6644). Secure with E-clips (small, 6299).

Step 3

Build left and right sides.

Attach the RC10 front arm mounts (Left & Right, 6640) to the chassis using six 8-32 x 1/2 steel FHCS (6316). Mount the RC10 Team kit front shock tower (6231) to the chassis using two 4-40 x 1/2 SHCS. Attach the front arms to the arm mounts using two 4-40 x 3/4 SHCS and two 4-40 nuts, with two #4 aluminum washers.

Step 4

Build left and right sides.

Attach the RC10 front inner hinge pins (6644) to the chassis and arms, securing with E-clips (small, 6299).

Transmission Build - Bag C

Step 1

Prepare the differential components: Diff drive rings (6579) and Diff outdrives (6578). Apply differential lube (FT#D6I5FF91LUBE) to the outdrives.

Step 2

Assemble the differential components with differential lube.

Step 3

Assemble the ball differential. Install the first differential thrust washer (groove up), add grease (#6588), install the caged thrust washer, add grease on the balls, then install the second washer (grooves down). Install carbide diff balls (3/32", 6581) and diff thrust bolt (6573). As you tighten the diff bolt, the T-nut ears move closer to the bottom of the outdrive slot, compressing the spring. When the spring is completely compressed, loosen the diff bolt 1/8 of a turn. The diff should operate smoothly with resistance. Re-check the diff setting after the first drive. Install the diff gear (45T, 7812) and bearings (5/32 x 5/16, 6589). Install the diff bolt cover (6575).

Step 4

Install the drive gear (6571) with roll pin (6571) and the idler gear and shaft (7812) into the RC10 Stealth Transmission Case (6565). Install bearings (3/16 x 3/8, 3977) and (3/8 x 5/8, 3976) as shown. Apply differential lube.

Step 5

Assemble the RC10 Stealth Transmission Case and cover (6565). Install motor plate spacers (6565) and attach the motor plate using four 4-40 x 1" SHCS. Install bearings (3/16 x 3/8, 3977) and (3/8 x 5/8, 3976).

Step 6

Assemble the clutch components: torque control hub (outer and inner), bearing (3/16 x 5/16), spur gear (81T, 48P), RC10 clutch disk (6585), diff spring, and 5-40 locknut. Attach the gold RC10 motor plate (6637) using two 4-40 x 3/16 BHCS.

Rear Bulkhead Build - Bag D

Step 1

Attach the RC10 rear shock tower (6645) to the chassis using two 4-40 x 3/8 SHCS and two 4-40 nuts. Apply thread lock (#1596).

Step 2

Attach the RC10 rear bulkhead (6323) to the chassis using two 8-32 x 1/2 steel FHCS (6316) and two #8 aluminum washers (thick). Secure ballstuds (.20 silver, 6271).

Step 3

Attach the RC10 body mount (7811) and RC10 stealth transmission brace (6316) to the chassis using four 4-40 x 3/8 steel FHCS (6316) and two 4-40 x 5/8 SHCS with two #8 aluminum washers (thick).

Step 4

Complete the rear bulkhead assembly by attaching components using two 4-40 x 1/2 SHCS, two 4-40 x 5/16 SHCS, and four #4 aluminum washers.

Rear Suspension Build - Bag E

Step 1

Build left and right sides.

Attach the RC10 rear arm mounts (6640) to the chassis. Install the RC10 rear arms (6360) using RC10 rear inner hinge pins (6644) and secure with E-clips (small, 6299).

Step 2

Build left and right sides.

Assemble the RC10 rear hub carrier (Left & Right, 6639). Install RC10 universal rear axle (6376) with three 1/4 axle shims and two flanged bearings (1/4 x 3/8 x 1/8). Secure with roll pins (.1 dia x 3/8, 6374). Attach the RC10 wing tubes (6638) to the rear bulkhead, pressing them in firmly. Secure the hub carriers to the chassis using two 8-32 x 1/2 steel FHCS (6316) and two ballstuds (.20 silver, 6271). Apply thread lock (#1596) to the screws.

Step 3

Build left and right sides.

Attach the RC10 rear outer hinge pins (6644) to the hub carriers and arms, securing with E-clips (small, 6299).

Turnbuckles Build - Bag F

[Note] Orient the notch to the left throughout the car. It indicates which end has the left-hand threads!

Step 1

Build left and right sides.

Assemble the rear camber turnbuckle (1.00" / 25.50mm) using steel turnbuckle (black, 2.06", 6267) and two ball cups (white, 6279). Recommended turnbuckle lengths are approximate. Final recommended settings = 0 degree Front Toe in and -2 Degree Camber Front and Rear.

Step 2

Assemble the steering rack turnbuckle (0.50" / 12.5mm) using steel turnbuckle (black, 1.06", 6267) and two ball cups (white, 6279).

Step 3

Build left and right sides.

Assemble the front camber turnbuckle (1.14" / 29.00mm) using steel turnbuckle (black, 1.65", 6267) and two ball cups (white, 6279). Recommended turnbuckle lengths are approximate. Final recommended settings = 0 degree Front Toe in and -2 Degree Camber Front and Rear.

Step 4

Build left and right sides.

Assemble the steering turnbuckle (1.37" / 35.00mm) using steel turnbuckle (black, 1.65", 6267) and two ball cups (white, 6279). Recommended turnbuckle lengths are approximate. Final recommended settings = 0 degree Front Toe in and -2 Degree Camber Front and Rear.

Shocks Build - Bag G

Step 1

Prepare shock components. Select shock pistons (1, 2, 3, 6420/6462) and mark them with a marker for easy identification (Use #2 for front and rear shocks). Attach shock shafts (front 0.71", 6460; rear 1.32", 6420) to pistons using E-clips (small, 6299).

Step 2

Build two front and two rear shocks.

Assemble the shock bodies (front 0.71", 6437; rear 1.32", 6435) with the shock shafts, pistons, and O-rings (red, 5407). Use the off-road shock rebuild kit (6420/6462) and shock fluid (#5407). Push down hard on the shock assembly tool until the clamp snaps into place.

Step 3

Build two front and two rear shocks.

Install shock downstops (6420/6462), shock cap O-ring (6420/6462), shock pivot ball (6420/6462), and shock rod end (6420/6462) into the assembled shocks.

Step 4

Build two front and two rear shocks.

Shock Bleeding Steps:

1. Pull shock shaft down.
2. Fill shock body 3/4 full with silicone fluid (#5407).
3. Slowly move the shock shaft up and down to remove air from under the piston.
4. Wait for bubbles to come to the surface.
5. Fill shock body to the top with silicone fluid.
6. Place several drops of oil in the cap and on the cap threads.
7. Install the cap and tighten completely.
8. Slowly compress the shaft all the way to the top. If there is pressure at the top of the stroke, there is too much oil; bleed it out.
9. Slowly pull the shaft down.
10. Unscrew the cap 3/4 turn and tilt the shock at a slight angle.
11. Slowly compress the shaft to push out excess oil and air. You should see bubbles coming out from under the cap.
12. With the shaft compressed, tighten the cap and re-check for pressure at the top of the stroke. If there is still pressure, repeat steps 9 through 11.

Shocks Build - Bag G (cont.)

Step 5

Build two front and two rear shocks.

Attach the RC10 shock collar (6639) to the shock shaft. Install the front shock spring (silver, 3.85lb) and rear shock spring (silver, 2.10lb). Secure with 4-40 x 3/8 SHCS.

Step 6

Build left and right sides.

Attach the lower shock mounts using RC10 shock bushing, #4 aluminum washer, 4-40 locknut, and 4-40 x 3/8 SHCS.

Step 7

Build two front and two rear shocks.

Build left and right sides.

Attach the upper shock mounts using RC10 shock bushing, #4 aluminum washer, 4-40 locknut, and 4-40 x 3/4 SHCS. Install the RC10 spring cup (6639) and set the front ride height to 6.5mm and rear ride height to 0mm.

Chassis Build - Bag H

Step 1

Build left and right sides.

Install RC10 nose brace tubes (6638) using 4-40 x 3/8 BHCS (1) and 4-40 x 1/4 BHCS (2). Attach the RC10 antenna mount (7811) using 4-40 x 3/8 FHCS. Install the antenna tube and cap (6338). Apply thread lock (#1596).

Step 2

Install the RC10 battery cup and strap (7811) using two 4-40 x 3/8 FHCS and two #4 aluminum washers. Secure with two 4-40 x 1/2 SHCS w/hole.

Electronics Build - Bag I

Step 1

Prepare the servo wire by creating a Z-bend. Install two 1/8 set collars and two 4-40 x 1/8 set screws. Apply thread lock (#1596). [Note] Wires may need to be bent slightly to clear some servos, depending on configuration.

Step 2

Mount the servo using RC10 servo mounts (7811) and four 4-40 x 3/8 SHCS with four #4 aluminum washers. Attach the servo horn (recommended #89007) to the servo.

Step 3

Connect the Z-bend servo wire to the steering link. [Note] Hole choice may vary depending on servo and servo horn used. Press down on the Z-bend wire and rotate it until fully installed into the steering link. [Tip] Chamfering the top of the hole slightly will help press in the Z-bend wire. Secure with two 4-40 x 1/2 FHCS and two #4 aluminum washers.

Step 4

Install the Z-bend servo wire into the steering bellcrank. Ensure full steering throw can be achieved with your servo horn setup. Space collars as wide as possible while still clamping both wires. Use two servo tapes (6727) to secure the ESC and receiver.

Step 5

Install the gear cover and plug (6608) using two 3 x 6mm BHCS (31531). Attach the motor using two 4-40 x 3/16 BHCS.

Step 6

Secure the battery using body clips (6332).

Wheels / Tires and Body - Bag J

Step 1

Build 2 front wheels.

[Pro Tip!] Front tires may fit tight on the front wheels. Use a drop of water to lubricate the tire bead during installation.

Mount the Ribbed Front Tire (6872) onto the 1 Piece Front Wheel (6852).

Step 2

Build 2 rear wheels.

Mount the RC10 rear tire (2.0", 6822) onto the RC10 rear wheel (2.0", 6806). Install two flanged bearings (3/16 x 5/16 x 1/8) into the front wheels and secure with two 4-40 locknuts. Install two 8-32 steel locknuts into the rear wheels.

Step 3

Painting Tips:

Your RC10 Kit comes with a clear polycarbonate body and wing. Wash the inside thoroughly with warm water and liquid detergent, then dry with a clean, lint-free cloth. Use high-quality masking tape to mask windows and create designs on the inside of the body. Spray R/C specific paint (preferably dark colors first, lighter colors last) onto the inside of the body. [Note] Use ONLY paint recommended for polycarbonate plastics, or you can destroy the body. It is recommended to wear a mask while painting.

After the paint has dried, cut the body and wing along the trim lines. Drill or use a body reamer to make holes for body mounts, wing mounts, and antenna.

Step 4

Assemble the light bucket halves by pressing them together. Install light buckets using four 2-56 x 3/16 SHCS in the areas shown. [Note] Mount the light buckets in any location of your choosing, or not at all.

Step 5

Painting Tips:

Your RC10 Kit comes with a clear polycarbonate driver figure. Wash the driver figure thoroughly inside and out with warm water and liquid detergent, then dry with a clean, lint-free cloth. The driver figure can be painted from the inside (glossy finish) or outside (flat/matte finish). Trim as shown and install inside the body using strapping tape. [Note] Use ONLY paint recommended for polycarbonate plastics, or you can destroy the driver figure.

Step 6

Attach the RC10 Viper body (clear, 6121) and High downforce wing (5.5", 6182) using body clips (6332).

Step 7

Assemble the wing mounts by installing wing mount wire into two wing mounts (6639).

Step 8

[Tip] Bending the wire as shown can help ensure the wing buttons are parallel. Secure the wing mount wire using two 4-40 x 1/8 set screws.

Step 9

[Tip] Bend wire to create a tight fit inside wing tubes.