Associated Electrics Qualifier Series User manual

#7081 Lucas Oil SC10.3 RTR #7082 AE Team SC10.3 RTR

2
:: Introduction
:: KIT Features
:: Additional
:: 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 assembly manual contains instructions and tips for building and
maintaining your new SC10.3 RTR Qualifier Series Vehicle. 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.
Features in the SC10.3 RTR Qualifier Series Vehicle:
• 2010 ROAR National Champion short course race truck
• 2.4GHz 2-channel radio system with a metal gear steering servo
• Brushless Electronic Speed Control
• Powerful Reedy Motor
• Water-Resistant enclosed receiver box
• Blue anodized V2 coil-over shocks with adjustable pre-load
• 2.6:1 ratio gearbox with heavy duty sealed gear differential and externally adjustable V2 slipper clutch
• KMC® replica hex-drive wheels front and rear
• Racing compound rear tires and inserts
• Short course racing truck body
• Realistic bumpers front and rear with AE logo mud flaps
• Molded battery hold-down strap fits NiMH & LiPo battery packs
• 14 precision rubber sealed ball bearings
Your new SC10.3 RTR comes factory assembled including
radio gear, motor, and ESC. However, there are some
items you will need to complete your kit
(refer to catalog section for suggestions):
• AA-size batteries for transmitter (#302 x4)
• Peak Detection Charger or LiPo Compatible Charger
• 6 cell NiMH battery pack or 2S LiPo battery pack
w/High Current T Plug.
Tools included:
• Allen wrenches #6950 (.050”, 1/16”, 3/32”, 5/64”)
• 1.5mm allen wrench
• Molded tools (AE #6956)
• Camber gauge (AE #1719)
• Green Slime shock lube (AE # 1105) • Cyanoacrylate glue (AE # 1597)
• Thread Locking Compound (AE # 1596) • Silicone Shock Fluid (Refer to catalog for complete listings)
• Silicone Diff Fluid (Refer to catalog for complete listings) • Body Scissors (AE # 1737)
• 8 Piece Hex Driver Set (AE # 1655) • FT Hex Wrenches (AE # 1655)
• Hobby Knife • Needle Nose Pliers • Wire Cutters • Soldering Iron
• Calipers or a Precision Ruler • Reamer / Hole Punch • Ride Height Gauge (AE #1449)
• FT Nut Drivers (AE #1663 - 1668, used with #1655 or 1656 handle) • Turnbuckle Wrench (AE #1114)

3
:: Hardware - 1:1 Scale View
5/64 Diff Thrust Balls (6574)
3/32 Carbide Diff Balls (6581)
3/32 Ceramic Diff Balls (6584)
Diff Balls (for Optional Ball Diff)
Notes:
Cap Head (shcs)
4-40 x 1/4 (6285)
4-40 x 3/8 (6924)
4-40 x 1/2 (6925)
4-40 x 5/8 (6926)
4-40 x 3/4 (6927)
4-40 x 7/8 (7738)
4-40 x 1 (6928)
4-40 x 1 1/4 (6913)
4-40 x 1 3/4 (9833)
5-40 x 7/16 (9643)
5-40 x 9/16 (9644)
5-40 X 3/4 (9835)
2.5x6mm (4675)
4-40 x 3/8 (6292)
4-40 x 1/2 (6922)
4-40 x 5/8 (6915)
5-40 x 1/2 (9269)
Flat Head (fhcs)
2-56 x 1/8 (9645)
2-56 x 5/16 (4334)
4-40 x 5/16 (6919)
4-40 x 3/8 (6917)
4-40 x 7/16 (2221)
3x6mm (31531)
Aluminum (8550)
Titanium (91580)
Button Head (bhcs)
4-40 x 1/2 (9170)
5-40 x 1/8 (3862)
Set Screws
Ball Bearings
3/16 x 3/8 (3977)
10 x 16mm (9832)
Ballstud Washer (9630)
.03 Nylon Washer (4187)
Gold Washer (7337)
3/16 Axle Shim (7368)
#4 Aluminum Washer (6936)
5 x 9.5mm Shim (9830)
Gear Diff Outdrives
Servo Saver Shim (9610)
Servo Saver Hardware (lower)
Servo Saver Shim (9610)
Servo Saver Hardware (upper)
0.5mm Shim (9888)
Diff Rebuild
Shims and Washers
Ballstuds
Black .200” (3981)
Black .300” (3983)
Silver .200” (6276)
Silver .300” (6277)
4-40 Small Plain Nut (7260)
3/16 Aluminum Locking Nut (4449)
Shock Mount Nut (6472)
4-40 Nut (6295)
5-40 Lock Nut (6629)
8-32 Lock Nut, Steel (6952)
8-32 Low Profile Lock Nut, Steel
(6953)
Nuts (lock/plain)

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:: Table of Contents
:: Notes
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1................... Cover
2................... Introduction
3...................1:1 Hardware “Fold Out”
4................... Table of Contents
5 - 6..............Steering Rack Build
(Bag A 1-5)
6 - 9..............Steering Knuckle and
Front Arms Build
(Bag B 1-7)
9 - 11............Transmission Build
(Bag C 1-10)
12 - 14........Rear Arms, Brace, Shock
Tower, Upper Plate, and
Bumper Build
(Bag D 1-6)
14 - 15........Rear Hubs Build
(Bag E 1-6)
15 - 16........Shocks Build
(Bag F 1-6)
17 - 20........Electronics Build
(Bag G 1-8)
21 - 22........Wheels, Tires, and Body Build
(Bag H 1-2)
22................Final Adjustments
23 - 24.......Tuning Tips
25 - 33.......Catalog
34 - 35.......Notes / Contact Info
36................Setup Sheet “Kit Setup”
37................ Setup Sheet “Blank”
38................Back Cover
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]
!
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.

:: Steering Rack Build - Bag A 2- Step 2
:: Steering Rack Build - Bag A 2/3- Step 3
5
:: Steering Rack Build - Bag A 2- Step 1
*With supplied wrench,
tighten servo saver bolt
completely, until it hits bottom.
Do not over tighten.
*With supplied wrench,
tighten servo saver bolt
completely, until it hits bottom.
Do not over tighten.
!
!
5/15
9610
Servo Saver
Bolt
9610
Servo Saver
Bolt
9610
Servo Saver
Washer
(Upper) 9610
Servo Saver
Washer
(Upper)
9659
Servo Saver
(Lower) 9659
Servo Saver
(Lower)
Remove bolt and
washer, continue
assembly per
instructions.
!
#6588
black grease
x2
9610
Servo Saver
Washer
(Lower)
6272
Dust Cover
Foam
6276
Ball End,
Short
(Silver)
9610
Servo Saver
Washer
(Upper)
x2
x2
x2
x2
6272
Dust Cover
Foam
6276
Ball End,
Short
(Silver)
9659
Block Carrier
Bushing
2221
4-40x7/16
BHCS
9659
Bellcrank
9659
Servo Saver
(Lower)
9659
Servo Saver
(Upper)
9657
Heavy Duty
Servo Saver
Spring
9610
Servo Saver
Bolt

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:: Steering Rack Build - Bag A 4/5- Step 4
:: Steering Knuckles Build - Bag B 2 - Step 2
:: Steering Knuckles Build - Bag B 2 - Step 1
Build 2 (1 left, 1 right) Build 2!
Build 2 (1 left, 1 right)
* Do Not overtighten steering
bolts. Make sure there is free
movement in the steering rack.
*Install the C Clip into
the groove shown below.
!
!
x2
x2
6277
Ball End,
Long (Silver)
9880
Steering
Block, Hex
6915
4-40x5/8
FHCS
6925
4-40x1/2
SHCS
x2
x4
9882
C Clip
(3/16”)
3977
3/16x3/8
Bearing
9881
Front
Axle, Hex
4187
.030 Washer
6272
Dust Cover
Foam
4449
4-40x3/16
Aluminum
Locknut
3856
Steering Rack
Bushing
9566
Top Plate
9640
Steering Bolt
(Right)
9823
SC10
Chassis
9563
Front
Bulkhead
9640
Steering Bolt
(Left)
9640
Steering
Brace
* Align the C clip on the front
axles with the D-shape inside the
steering blocks.
!
3977
3/16x3/8
Bearing
7368
3/16 Axle
Shim 7369
1/16”
Universal
Roll Pins
9883
Wheel Hex
Adapters

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:: Front Arms Build - Bag B 3 - Step 5
:: Front Arms Build - Bag B 3 - Step 4
:: Steering Knuckles Build - Bag B 2 - Step 3
Build 2 (1 left, 1 right)
Build 2 (1 left, 1 right)
x2
9825
Front Shock
Tower
9820
Front Body
Mount
9645
2-56x1/8
BHCS
9564
Front Hinge
Pin Brace
7446
A-Arm, Front
(Left Shown)
7260
4-40 Small
Plain Nut
7922
Caster Block,
1 Left & 1 Right
(30°)
6272
Dust Cover
Foam
3983
Ball End,
Long (Black)
x2
x2
x2
x2
x2
x2
x2
9621
Hinge Pin,
Front Inner
4664
2-56x5/16
BHCS
6272
Dust Cover
Foam
6277
Ball End,
Long (Silver)
9821
Front Body
Posts 6924
4-40x3/8
SHCS
9630
Washer
9580
Spacer
9622
Hinge
Pin, Outer
9622
Kingpin 9645
2-56x1/8
BHCS

:: Front Arms Build - Bag B 6 - Step 8
:: Front Arms Build - Bag B 5 - Step 7
:: Front Arms Build - Bag B 3 - Step 6
8
* Orient the notch to the
left throughout the car.
It indicates which end has
the left hand threads.
x2
7738
4-40x7/8
SHCS
x4
x2
6924
4-40x3/8
SHCS
6295
4-40
Plain Nut
6924
4-40x3/8
SHCS
!
x4
x2
x2
x2
x2
6925
4-40x1/2
SHCS 6915
4-40x5/8
FHCS
7230
Ball Cup,
Large
7230
Ball Cup,
Large
7101
2.80”
Turnbuckle
7253
2.62”
Turnbuckle
Build 2
3.52” (89.4mm)
Build 2
3.33” (84.2mm)
6929
4-40x3/8
FHCS
9816
Front
Bumper
9816
Skid
Plate
9816
Front
Bumper
Brace

:: Transmission Build - Bag C 2 / 3 - Step 2
:: Transmission Build - Bag C 2 - Step 1
:: Front Arms Build - Bag B 7 - Step 9
9
* Twist and flex side
nerf guards into place!
!
x2
6917
4-40x3/8
BHCS
9830
Outdrive
Cup
9822
Nerf Bar,
1 Left & 1 Right
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
9888
0.5mm Gear
DIff Shim
9831
4.7mmx1.42mm
O-Ring
9831
3.6mmx0.7mm
O-Ring
9828
Diff Gear
Cover
9829
Sun Gear
9830
2mm x 8mm
Round End
Pin
* Align pin
with groove
in sun gear
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
!
9828
Differential
Gear, 52T 48P

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:: Transmission Build - Bag C 5/6 - Step 5
:: Transmission Build - Bag C 2/4 - Step 4
:: Transmission Build - Bag C 2 - Step 3
* Align pin
with groove
in sun gear
!
9829
Sun Gear
9830
2mm x 8mm
Round End
Pin
9888
0.5mm Gear
DIff Shim
9831
4.7mmx1.42mm
O-Ring
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
x4
x4
9829
Planet
Gear
9829
Planet
Gear
Shim
* Use the 1.5mm allen
wrench to tighten the
2.5x6mm fhcs on the diff
gear cover!
* Ensure free outdrive
rotation before
installation!
!
!!
!
x4
x2
4675
2.5mmx6mm
FHCS
9831
Diff Gear
Seal
9829
Cross
Pin
#6588
black grease
x2
x2
x2
9832
10x16mm
Bearing
3977
3/16x3/8
Bearing
3977
3/16x3/8
Bearing
9826
Transmission Case
1 Left & 1 Right
9601
Top Shaft
9360
Idler Gear
9361
Idler Gear
Shaft
9602
Top Shaft
Spacer

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:: Transmission Build - Bag C 10 - Step 8
:: Transmission Build - Bag C 8/9 - Step 7
:: Transmission Build - Bag C 7 - Step 6
x2
x3
6919
4-40x5/16
BHCS
6928
4-40x1
SHCS
6925
4-40x1/2
SHCS
9819
Motor Guard
x2
x2
7485
V2 Slipper
Hub
9603
Slipper
Pad
9817
Rear Bumper
Brace (Lower)
9600
Motor Plate
4449
3/16
Aluminum
Locknut
* Install locknut until even with end of
shaft. Then tighten 3 turns for kit slipper
setting. Recheck after initial run
* Compress
spring first!
* Do not overtighten!
!
!
!
#1596
thread lock
6629
5-40
Locknut
9654
Spur Gear
(87T)
7486
V2 Slipper
Washer
7486
V2 Slipper
Spring
9833
4-40x1 3/4
SHCS
6913
4-40x1 1/4
SHCS
9817
Rear Bumper
Braces, 1 Left &
1 Right (Upper)

12
:: Rear Brace Build - Bag D 3 - Step 3
:: Rear Arms Build - Bag D 2 - Step 2
:: Rear Arms Build - Bag D 2 - Step 1
x2
x2
9645
2-56x1/8
BHCS
7448
Rear A-Arms
1 Left &
1 Right
x2
9621
Hinge Pin
Rear, Inner
7487
Rear Arm
Mount
(3.5 Degree)
7487
Anti-Squat
Shim
(2 degrees)
x2
x2
x4
6277
Ball End,
Long
(Silver)
9643
5-40x7/16
SHCS
9564
Brace
9269
5-40x1/2
FHCS
x2
x2
x2
6272
Dust Cover
Foam
9630
Ballstud
Washer
9269
5-40x1/2
FHCS

13
:: Rear Upper Plate Build - Bag D 5 - Step 6
:: Transmission Install - Bag D 4 - Step 5
:: Rear Shock Tower Build - Bag D 3 - Step 4
x2
x2
9643
5-40x7/16
SHCS
7260
4-40 Small
Plain Nut
x2 x2
6927
4-40x3/4
SHCS
9644
5-40x9/16
SHCS
9824
Rear Shock
Tower
x2
x2
x2
x2
6924
4-40x3/8
SHCS
9821
Rear Body
Posts
6924
4-40x3/8
SHCS
6924
4-40x3/8
SHCS
x2
x2
9820
Rear Body
Mount
6915
4-40x5/8
FHCS
6922
4-40x1/2
FHCS

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:: Rear Hubs Build - Bag E 3/4/5 - Step 2
:: Rear Hubs Build - Bag E 2 - Step 1
:: Rear Bumper Build - Bag D 6 - Step 7
x2
89430
Mud Flap
9817
Rear
Bumper
x4
x4
x4
89218
3x8mm
Washer
6917
4-40x3/8
BHCS
6925
4-40x1/2
SHCS
x2
7462
Dogbone
4187
Spacer
9622
Hinge Pin,
Rear (Outer)
9645
2-56x1/8
BHCS
7377
Bearing
Spacer
3983
Ball Stud,
Long
(Black)
7260
4-40
Small
Plain Nut
x2
x2
5407
O-Ring
3977
3/16x3/8
Bearing
9670
Rear Axle
7369
1/16
Universal
Roll Pin
9883
Wheel Hex
Adapter
7368
3/16 Axle
Shim
9584
Rear Hub
Carrier,
1 Left &
1 Right
6272
Dust Cover
Foam

15
:: Shock Build - Bag F 2/3 - Step 1
:: Shock Build - Bag F 3 - Step 2
:: Rear Hubs Build - Bag E 6 - Step 3
!
* Orient the notch to the
left throughout the car.
It indicates which end has
the left hand threads.
x2
7230
Ball Cup,
Large
7101
2.80”
Turnbuckle
Build 2
3.59” (91.18mm)
x2
6299
E-Clip
6469
Shock Cap
O-Ring
7484
Shock
Internal
Spacer
7484
Lower
Shock Seal
Cap
Remove
Burrs
Piston Number Here!
Front Shocks Use #3
Rear Shocks Use #1
RACERS TIP!
Use Green Slime AE
#1105 on the threads
of the shock shaft
before installation!
x5
x2
7217
Pivot Ball
7217
Eyelet
6466
Downstop
1/32
(Front x5)
(Rear x2)
6465
Shock
Piston
5407
O-Ring
9885
V2 RTR Rear
Shock Body,
1.39 Stroke
(Blue)
9884
V2 RTR Front
Shock Body,
1.02 Stroke
(Blue) 6459
Front Shock
Shaft 1.02
Stroke
6458
Rear Shock
Shaft 1.32
Stroke

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:: Shock Build - Bag F 4/5 - Step 4
:: Shock Build - Bag F 6 - Step 5
:: Shock Build - Bag F 3 - Step 3
Step 1-3 Step 3-4
Front
Shocks
Rear
Shocks
Step 5-6 Step 7
Shock Bleeding Steps:
1. Pull shock shaft down.
2. Fill shock body 3/4 full with silicone
fluid.
3. Slowly move the shock shaft up and
down to remove air from under piston.
4. Wait for bubbles to come to surface.
5. Fill shock body to top with silicone fluid.
6. Place a drop of oil in the cap and on
cap threads.
7. Install cap and tighten completely.
8. Slowly compress shaft all the way to
the top. If there is pressure at the top
of the stroke, there is too much oil or
air. You must bleed it out.
9. Slowly pull shaft out.
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 thru11.
.12. 03
x1 x1
.25. 25 .06
x1 x1 x1
6926
4-40x5/8
SHCS
6925
4-40x1/2
SHCS
6475
Spring Cup
6473
Shock
Bushing
6473
Shock
Bushing
6472
Shock
Mount
Nut
6472
Shock
Mount
Nut
8846
Preload
Spacers
6475
Spring
Collar
7425
Front Spring
(Gold)
6480
Rear Spring
(Green)
Shock fluid
#5422
Shock fluid
#5422
6441
Shock Cap
(Molded)

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:: Electronics Build - Bag G 4 - Step 2
:: Electronics Build - Bag G 5/6 - Step 3
:: Electronics Build - Bag G 2/3 - Step 1
x2
x2
x2
x4
x2
x2
6285
4-40x1/4
SHCS
31531
3x6mm
BHCS
Motor
6936
Washer #4,
Aluminum
7337
Gold
Washer
7336
Servo
Mount
7336
Servo
Spacer
9180
Servo Horn
* See page 23 for
gear mesh setting
instructions.
* Screw supplied
with servo!
* Leave a
1/16” gap!
!
!x2
x4
7460
Gear Cover
with Button,
Black
8255
18T 48P
Pinion w/
Setscrew
(Brushless)
8253
16T 48P
Pinion w/
Setscrew
(Brushed)
6292
4-40x3/8
FHCS
9170
Servo Link
6917
4-40x3/8
BHCS
3981
Ball End,
Short (Black)
6272
Dust Foam
Cover
Servo

18
:: Electronics Build - Bag G 7/8 - Step 5
:: Electronics Build - Bag G 7/8 - Step 6
:: Electronics Build - Bag G 7/8 - Step 4
* Receiver grommet
plug can be removed if
you use a personal
transponder!
* Install the ESC wires
and the Servo wires into
the wire grommet
before installing the
grommet into the
receiver box!
* You may need to reposition
the receiver in order to get it
to fit with the plugs installed
and the receiver box lid
installed.
Once you find a good fit, use
servo tape to install your
receiver!
* Install the ESC
with servo tape.
!
!
!
!
9878
Wire
Grommet
Plug
Receiver
9878
Receiver Box
Grommet
Speed Control
9643
5-40x7/16
SHCS
9877
Receiver Box
(Bottom)

19
:: Electronics Build - Bag G 7/8 - Step 8
:: Electronics Build - Bag G 7/8 - Step 7
9879
4-40x1/2
Set Screw
9879
Thumb
Knob
3862
5-40x1/8
Set Screw
x2
x2
* You can trim the foam
to move the battery
pack in order to adjust
the balance of the
vehicle!
Leave No
Gap!
!
x2
x2
9643
5-40x7/16
SHCS
9815
Foam Spacer
6338
Antenna
Tube and
Cap
9877
Receiver
Box, Top
9878
Receiver Box
Seal

20
:: Electronics Build - Bag G 7/8 - Step 10
:: Electronics Build - Bag G 7/8 - Step 9
Unlocked Locked
Battery
9879
Battery
Strap
* To install the battery strap,
slide the back section in
between the top of the
battery and the bottom
of the shock tower!
To remove your battery pack from the vehicle, twist the thumb
screws to the unlocked position, remove the battery strap,
and then remove the battery.
When you install your battery pack, install the battery strap and
make sure the thumb screws are locked before operation.
You may need to adjust the height of the thumb screws and/or the set screws
that the thumb screws are attached to for your specific battery pack.
!
!