Associated Electrics Nomad-DB8 User manual

#80941 NOMAD-DB8 Desert Racing Buggy RTR

2
:: Introduction
:: Nomad DB8 Platform Features
:: Other Helpful Items
Associated Electrics, Inc.
26021 Commercentre Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
http://www.TeamAssociated.com · http://www.RC10.com · http://twitter.com/Team_Associated · http://bit.ly/AEonFacebook
Customer Service
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Thank you for purchasing this Team Associated product. This manual contains instructions and tips for starting, building,
and maintaining your new vehicle. Please take a moment to read through it an 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.
The Nomad-DB8 is a tough, powerful, all terrain dominating Desert Buggy. Based on the race proven RC8 platform, the
Nomad-DB8 features a screen printed body attached to a roll cage, detailed driver figure and interior, 17mm hex wheels and
high grip General Grabber truck tires.
If you’re looking for a caged vehicle with big performance that will handle everything you throw at it, look no further. Rip up any
terrain with Team Associated’s Nomad-DB8.
• The Nomad-DB8 transfers all the power to the ground with its strong, efficient, metal gear, 4WD powertrain featuring
adjustable fluid differentials front, center and rear, and General grabber tires to put the power to the ground
• The Nomad-DB8 suspension absorbs all of the imperfections of the dirt with oil-filled shocks for smooth and consistent
dampening.
• The durable suspension has been tuned and proven with the RC8 line of vehicles
• Team Associated’s XP and Reedy electronics installed in the NOMAD-DB8 are completely modular, allowing easy access to the
receiver, steering servo, and the new 4s Reedy electronic speed control with reverse.
• Screen printed body mounted to a roll cage, with a detailed driver and co-pilot.
Your Nomad DB8 RTR requires the following items to complete your kit:
• Transmitter batteries AA (#302 recommended)
• 4S 14.8v LiPo battery pack with T-plug connector (AE #756, 757)
• Battery charger (peak detection charger recommended) (AE #27201, or 27200)
• Silicone Shock Fluid / Differential Fluid (Refer to catalog for complete listings) • Shock Shaft Pliers (AE #1675)
• Needle nose pliers • Hobby knife • Reamer/hole punch
• Ride Height Gauge (AE #1449) • FT Threadlock (AE #1596) • Soldering Iron
• Body Scissors (AE #1737) • Wire cutters • FT WHeel Nut Wrench (AE #1571)
• FT Turnbuckle Wrench (AE #89240) • Calipers or a Precision Ruler • Green Slime (AE #1105)
• FT Nut Drivers (AE #1507) • FT Hex Driver (AE #1500, 1501, 1503)
:: Additional Items Needed

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3x8mm (25201)
3x10mm (25202)
3x12mm (25203)
3x14mm (89208)
3x16mm (89224)
3x18mm (89209)
3x20mm (89210)
3x22mm (89455)
3x26mm (89211)
4x6mm (89213)
4x12mm (89214)
4x14mm (89217)
steering bearing
(89161)
5x10mm (25237)
6x10mm (31404)
8x16mm (25236)
15x21mm (89162)
2.5x8mm (89222)
3x8mm (89223)
3x10mm (25620)
3x12mm (89454)
3x16mm (89224)
3x18mm (25191)
3x20mm (25192)
3x22mm (89474)
3x24mm (89225)
3x26mm (89226)
3x28mm (89227)
3x40mm (89228)
3x45mm (89279)
3x50mm (89452)
2.5x3mm (89201)
2.5x6mm (31520)
3x6mm (31531)
3x8mm (31532)
3x10mm (25211)
3x12mm (89202)
3x14mm (25187)
3x16mm (89203)
3x18mm (2308)
3x20mm (25188)
3x24mm (89204)
3x26mm (89205)
3x35mm (89453)
4x10mm (89206)
4x12mm (89207)
:: Hardware - 1:1 Scale View
Cap Head (shcs)Flat Head (fhcs)
Ball Bearings
Button Head (bhcs)
3x3mm (25225)
3x5mm (89219)
3x10mm (4671)
4x5mm (25226)
4x12mm (89220)
5x4mm (89221)
Set Screws
Ballstud Washer (9630)
3x5.6mm Steel Washer
(89528)
2.5mm Washer (89278)
3x8mm Thin Washer
(89218)
Diff Washer (89120)
Diff Shim (89117)
Shims and Washers

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18-21..........Front Suspension Assembly
22-23.........Rear Gearbox Assembly
23-25.........Rear Suspension Assembly
25-26.........Center Bulkhead Assembly
27-28.........Shocks Install
28-33.........Radio Tray Assembly
33-37.........Roll Cage Assembly
38-39.........Wheel, Tires, Body Assembly
40-42.........TechTips
43-53.........Catalog
53................Contact Info
54................Back Cover
:: Table of Contents
1....................Cover
2....................Introduction
3....................1:1 Hardware “Fold Out
4....................Table of Contents
5-7................Quick Start Guide
8-9...............Front and Rear Diff Assembly
10-11..........Center Diff Assembly
11-12..........Steering, Servo, and Rear
Camber Links Assembly
12-14..........Shocks Assembly
14.................Chassis Assembly
14-16..........Steering Assembly
16-17..........Front Geaerbox Assembly
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note or instruction in the manual.
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videos. These videos will help you
with your build and setup!
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Associated Electrics, Inc.
26021 Commercentre Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
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Customer Service
Tel: [phone]
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!
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.
:: Notes

5
:: Quick Start Guide
:: Quick Start Guide - (cont.)
:: Quick Start Guide - (cont.)
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.
Battery Installation:
1. Install the battery with the battery wires
directed towards the front of the vehicle.
2. Install the three hook and loop straps until
snug on the battery.
Peak Detection
Quick Charger
1
2
1/17

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:: Quick Start Guide - (cont.)
:: Quick Start Guide - (cont.)
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

7
:: Quick Start Guide - (cont.)
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.
Throttle set to Neutral!
:: Quick Start Guide - (cont.)
Install body and body clips.
Ready to go!
Adjust steering
trim so front wheels
point straight. Install antenna wire
through antenna tube,
then install antenna
tube as shown.
trim so front wheels
Neutral
Push for
Brake
Pull for Throttle

8
:: Front/Rear Differential Assembly
:: Front/Rear Differential Assembly (cont.)
:: Front/Rear Differential Assembly (cont.)
89120
Spider
gear
assembly
89120
Diff
outdrive
pin
89120
Sun gear
25236
8x16mm
bearing
89496
Diff outdrive,
16mm
89121
Diff
O-Ring
89115
Diff
housing
Align pin with
groove in sun gear
!
#6588
black grease
89120
Diff
washer
89121
Diff
O-Ring
#6588
black grease
x2

:: Front/Rear Differential Assembly (cont.)
:: Front/Rear Differential Assembly (cont.)
:: Front/Rear Differential Assembly (cont.)
89120
Diff
outdrive
pin
89116
Diff
gasket
89113
Diff ring
gear
89121
Diff
O-Ring
Align pin with
groove in sun gear
!
#6588
black grease
89120
Sun gear
89120
Diff
washer
89208
3x14mm
fhcs
x4
Tighten screws
evenly and firmly.
Fill with diff fluid to
top of gears.
!
!
Build
front and
rear diffs!
!
9
x2
Sun gear
black grease
25236
8x16mm
bearing
89496
Diff outdrive,
16mm
89121
Diff
O-Ring
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
Diff fluid
5,000cst
#5453

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:: Center Differential Assembly
:: Center Differential Assembly (cont.)
:: Center Differential Assembly (cont.)
89120
Spider
gear
assembly
25236
8x16mm
bearing
89496
Diff outdrive,
16mm
89121
Diff
O-Ring
89115
Diff
housing
#6588
black grease
89120
Diff
washer
89121
Diff
O-Ring
#6588
black grease
x2
89120
Diff
outdrive
pin
89120
Sun gear
Align pin with
groove in sun gear
!
89519
Plastic
spur gear
(46T)
25236
8x16mm
bearing
89496
Diff outdrive,
16mm
89121
Diff
O-Ring
#6588
black grease

:: Center Differential Assembly (cont.)
:: Center Differential Assembly (cont.)
:: Steering Turnbuckle Assembly
89074
Steering
eyelet
89075
Steering
ballstud
17.8mm
89526
50mm steel
turnbuckle
x2
x2
Build right
and left
sides!
!
11
Align pin with
groove in sun gear
!
89120
Sun gear
#6588
black grease
89120
Diff
outdrive
pin
89120
Diff
washer
89121
Diff
O-Ring
89208
3x14mm
fhcs
x4
x2
Tighten screws
evenly and firmly.
Fill with diff fluid to
top of gears.
!
!
Diff fluid
5,000cst
#5453
89143
Diff
gasket,
0.8mm

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:: Servo Link Assembly
:: Rear Camber Link Assembly
:: Shock Assembly
89076
Camber
ball joints
89076
Camber
pivot balls
89076
Camber
rod end
89269
38mm steel
turnbuckle x2
x2
x2
Build right
and left
sides!
!
7.7mm
89358
Lower
shock tool
x2
89066
Shock
O-rings
89352
Spacer
89358
Lower
Use the lower shock tool
to load the two o-rings
and spacer for easy
lubing and installation
into the shock body
!
Shock
fluid
89580
16x29mm
Aluminum
shock body
(front)
89582
16x38mm
Aluminum
shock body
(rear)
89078
balljoint
x2
89078
Straight
eyelet
89268
42mm steel
turnbuckle
x2
20.5mm

:: Shock Assembly - (cont.)
:: Shock Assembly - (cont.)
:: Shock Assembly - (cont.)
89335
Shock
cap
89396
Shock
collar
89351
Shock
bladder
Some residual shock
fluid may appear from
your first few runs
around the shock cap
as a result of bleeding.
!
Bladder Installation
As you install the shock cap with the bladder, it will force
out any extra fluid. If you install the cap with the shaft
fully extended, you are running FULL REBOUND.
To run less rebound, unthread the cap 1-2 turns and
compress the shaft to the desired position and
re-tighten the cap with the shaft compressed.
Start with no rebound.
A B C
89065
Shock
rod end
Short boots for
front shocks.
Long boots for
rear shocks.
!
89556
RC8.2
shock boot
(front shown)
89065
Shock rod
end ball
Fill to top with
shock fluid:
Front: 35wt
Rear 35wt
Shock
fluid
Shock
fluid
x2
89278
2.5mm
piston
washer
89353
Shock piston
set (1.3, blank)
89215
Locknut
(piston)
89352
O-Ring
89352
Bottom
nut
89358
Upper
shock
tool
!
Shock
fluid
One drop of
shock
fluid on
threads.
!
89261
Shock shaft,
38mm (rear)
89260
Shock shaft,
29mm, (front)
13

14
:: Shock Assembly - (cont.)
:: Chassis Assembly
:: Steering Assembly
25215
M3
locknut
25203
3x12mm
fhcs
25202
3x10mm
fhcs
89451
Front
chassis
brace
25215
M3
locknut
89455
3x22mm
fhcs
89010
Top plate
(lower)
89010
Top plate
(upper)
89039
Hinge pin
bushing
(2 dot up)
x2
x4
x4
2 dot up
hinge pin
bushing
89314
RC8 FT
chassis
89001
Side guards
(left & right)
25201
3x8mm
fhcs
x6
x2
Note: cut fuel
tubing brace off of
the left side guard.
!
89001
Side guards
(left & right)
25201
3x8mm
fhcs
x6x6
x2
x2
Side guards
89294
Front spring,
bronze (4.7lbs)
(short spring)
89349
Rear spring,
bronze (4.0lbs)
(long spring) 89354
16mm
shock
spring cup
x2
x2
Build two
front and
two rear
shocks!
!
89396
Shock
pre-load
clips
89396
Shock
pre-load
clips
Front shock: 12mm
Rear shock: 2mm
10mm
5mm
3mm
2mm
1mm

:: Steering Assembly (cont.)
:: Steering Assembly (cont.)
:: Steering Assembly (cont.)
89016
Servo
saver
bolt
89015
Servo
saver
arm
89015
Servo
saver
bellcrank
#6588
black grease
#1596
thread lock
25204
3x16mm
fhcs
31404
6x10mm
bearing
31404
6x10mm
bearing
89015
Steering
bellcrank
89272
Steering
rack
25215
M3
locknut
25215
M3
locknut
89218
Washer
3x8mm
89117
Diff
shim
89014
Steering
rack post
89161
5x8mm
bearing
89016
Servo
saver
spring
89016
Servo
saver
retainer
x2
x2
x2
x2
x2
x4
x2
x2
x2
gap setting:
2mm
!
Smooth edge towards
drivers side!
!
89013
Steering
posts
x2
15

16
:: Steering Assembly (cont.) / Front Gearbox Assembly
:: Front Gearbox Assembly - (cont.)
:: Front Gearbox Assembly - (cont.)
89214
4x12mm
fhcs
x2
#1596
thread lock
#1596
thread lock
89224
3x16mm
shcs
89201
2.5x3mm
bhcs
89278
2.5mm
washer
89221
5x4mm
setscrew
x2
x2
x2
Key setscrew onto
flat side of shaft.
Tighten with no
endplay.
!
#1596
thread lock
89218
3x8mm
washer
89036
Arm
mount
(B)
x2
25215
M3 locknut
89226
3x26mm
shcs
89571
SC8.2e
center drive
line input
cup
x2
x2
89017
Inner
gearbox
89114
Diff pinion
gear
25236
8x16mm
bearing
25215
M3 locknut

:: Front Gearbox Assembly - (cont.)
:: Front Gearbox Assembly - (cont.)
:: Front Gearbox Assembly - (cont.)
89224
3x16mm
shcs
89472
Front
bulkhead
spacer
89117
Diff
shim
89017
Outer
gearbox
x2
x2
!
!
Diff shims
installed to diff,
diff installed to
gearbox.
!
89473
Steel
shock
standoffs
89202
3x12mm
bhcs
25190
3x14mm
shcs
89040
Inner
hinge pin
89218
3x8mm
washer
89039
Hinge pin
bushing
(2 dot up)
89586
RC8.2e RTR
shock tower
(front)
89227
3x28mm
shcs
x2
x2
x2
x2
x2
x2
x2
#1596
thread lock
#1596
thread lock
89076
Camber
rod ends
89269
38mm
steel
turnbuckle
89549
Front
upper arm
Build right
and left
sides!
!
Smooth edge towards
drivers side!
7.5mm
89579
SC8.2e
body
mounts
(front)
2 dot up
hinge pin
bushing
17

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:: Front Suspension Assembly
:: Front Suspension Assembly - (cont.)
:: Front Suspension Assembly - (cont.)
Build Two!
!
89573
Lightweight
cv axle, steel
89105
CVA
u-joint
coupler
89102
CVA
bone
89105
CVA pin
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
Axle has additional holes
for crosspin to extend
the life of the Axle.
!
!
Left Side
Build right
and left
sides!
!
89162
15x21x4mm
bearing
89028
Steering block
(left, right)
25236
8x16x5mm
bearing
Note:
One drop only.
Spread evenly
inside the threads.
#1596
thread lock
89221
5x4mm
setscrew
89330
Wheel
hex collar
#1596
thread lock
89558
Caster
blocks
(left, right)
#1596
thread lock
#1596
thread lock
89330
Wheel hex
(aluminum)
89096
Wheel hex
pins
Slide the wheel hex collar
over the wheel hex, past
the hex pin holes!
Slide the wheel hex collar
back over the wheel hex pin
holes to secure the pins!
!
!

:: Front Suspension Assembly - (cont.)
:: Front Suspension Assembly - (cont.)
:: Front Suspension Assembly - (cont.)
Do not tighten until
bushing is keyed
into steering block.
!Note:
Key bushings into
steering block.
Build right
and left
sides!
Build right
and left
sides!
!
!
Note: direction
blue
red
16 deg
16 deg
19
Front Suspension
Front Suspension
Assembly
Assembly
- (cont.)
Assembly - (cont.)Assembly
- (cont.)
Do not tighten until
bushing is keyed
into steering block.
!
red
Build right
!
!
89220
4x12mm
setscrew
89550
RC8.2
front arms
(left,
right)
89032
16 deg. caster
angle bushing
(blue)
89032
16 deg. caster
angle bushing
(red)
31520
2.5x6mm
bhcs
89041
Outer
hinge pin
89207
4x12mm
bhcs
89029
Steering
block
bushing
(short)
89029
Steering block
bushing (long)
89206
4x10mm
bhcs
89040
Inner
hinge pin
x2
25215
M3
locknut
Build right
and left
sides!
!
89225
3x24mm
shcs
25215
M3
locknut
89031
Blue 1.7mm
caster spacer
x2

20
:: Front Suspension Assembly - (cont.)
:: Front Suspension Assembly - (cont.)
:: Front Suspension Assembly - (cont.)
Side
View
2 dot
down
hinge pin
bushing
2 dot
down
hinge pin
bushing
2 dot
down
bushing
2 dot
down
bushing
89039
Hinge pin
bushings
(two dot,
down)
89279
3x45mm
shcs
89454
3x12mm
shcs
89601
DB8 Front
Bumper
89035
Arm
mount
(A)
x2
x2
x2
89017
Swaybar
mount
31531
3x6mm
bhcs
x2
89218
3x8mm
washer
x2
89226
3x26mm
shcs
25215
M3
locknut
89601
DB8
Bumper
Brace
89224
3x16mm
shcs
x2