Associated Electrics RC10 L3 OVAL User manual

SAVE THIS MANUAL!
Use with current catalog for future,
hassle-free re-ordering of parts. 1998 Associated Electrics, Inc.

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TOOLS HELPFUL TOOLS (NOT REQUIRED)
Allen drivers (straight Allen wrenches with hex shaped
handles)
such as the following made by Associated:
#6957 .050" Allen wrench
#6958 1/16" Allen wrench
#6960 3/32" Allen wrench
#6961 2.5mm Allen wrench
Vernier calipers
Hobby scissors
Nut drivers (screwdriver-
handled hex socket tools) such
as the following from Associated:
#SP-86 3/16" nut driver
#SP-85 1/4" nut driver
#SP-82 11/32" nut driver
WARNING! Do not use a power screwdriver to install screws
into nylon, plastic, or composite materials. The fast rotation
speed can heat up the screws being installed. They can then
KIT TOOLS SUPPLIED
EXTRA TOOLS NEEDED
Phillips screwdrivers #2
needlenose pliers
soldering iron (40-50 watts) and a
small amount of Rosin core solder.
Pencil-type soldering iron is better
than the gun type.
DANGER! Tip
is HOT!
Thread locking compound (#242
Blue Loctite© or equivalent)
hobby knife WARNING!
This knife
cuts plastic and fingers with equal
ease, so be careful.
precision ruler
file
hand drill with 3/32" (or #43) drill bit
electrician's tape
strapping tape
Allen wrenches, .050", 1/16", 3/32"
shock tools
metal turnbuckle wrench
WARNING! Always
use hand and eye
protection with cyano-
acrylic glue! break or strip the threads during installation.
ITEMS NEEDED TO OPERATE YOUR CAR
1R/C two channel surface frequency radio system.
2*Battery pack (6 cell).
3Battery charger (we recommend a peak detection charger).
4*Electronic speed control.
5*R/C electric motor.
6*Pinion gear, size to be determined by type and wind of motor you
will be using.
7 *1:10 scale Lexan body and wing.
* Available from Associated. See your 10L catalog.
Wider
battery placement slots
Super-strong, all-carbon
graphite chassis
Race-proven
front suspension
with fully-adjustable caster, camber
and toe-in, and inline steering blocks
with threaded front axles
"Factory Team" blue titanium turnbuckles
are standard equipment for their light weight and
outstanding strength
Featherweight, energy-
absorbing
foam bumper
protects the front end
and body from high-impact
crashes
All-new
three shock-design.
Two VCS Micro shocks
handle side-to-side dampening
and tweak, eliminating tweak
screws. The larger center VCS
Macro Shock provides the
smoothest possible, most
consistent dampening.
The
rear pod
allows two different
offset positions.
"Factory Team" rear axle's
graphite-through construction
makes it the most concentric,
and strongest rear axle design
on the market today.
The aluminum
rear hubs
are
unsurpassed for the tightest
manufacturing tolerances and
concentricity. Redesigned and
milled out for substantial weight
savings, there's no need to buy
expensive aftermarket hubs
anymore!
Specially-selected compound
Jaco tires
mounted on their
lightweight composite wheels
at no extra cost, front and rear,
through exclusive agreement
with Pro-Line Racing

shoulder down
8405, qty 2
upper suspension
arm
8407, qty 2
0° upper sus-
pension arm
mount 8417, qty 4
pivot ball
8415, qty 2
upper suspension
arm turnbuckle
8411, qty 2
upper suspension
arm eyelet
step 1
ASSEMBLE UPPER
SUSPENSION ARM
Assemble parts #8405, 8415,
and 8411.
ATTACH UPPER ARM MOUNT TO LOWER ARM
Attach #8407 0° mount to the #8419 lower
suspension arm using two #8409 screws.
WARNING! Screws are difficult to screw in. Turn
carefully so you do not strip out the head.
INSTALLING UPPER AND LOWER PIVOT BALLS
Before popping in the pivot balls, make sure there
are no burrs inside the pivot ball holes.
Pop the #8417 pivot balls into the suspension arms
as shown. Make sure that the shoulders of the pivot
balls in the lower suspension arms are facing upward
and the pivot balls in the upper arm are facing
downward as shown. Orient ball to the rounded side
of the upper arm as shown.
Now assemble the right side.
LEFT SIDE
BAG A
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
8018: step 1
1:1
1:1
BEFORE BUILDING
OPEN THE BAGS IN ORDER
The assembly is arranged so that you will open and finish
that bag before you go on to the next bag. Sometimes you
will have parts remaining at the end of a bag. These will
become part of the next bag. Some bags may have a large
amount of small parts. To make it easier to find the parts, we
recommend using a partitioned paper plate for spreading out
the parts so they will be easier to find.
MANUAL FORMAT
The following explains the format of these instructions.
The beginning of each section indicates:
1Which bag to open ("BAG A").
2Which parts you will use for those steps. Remove only the
parts shown. "1:1" indicates an actual size drawing; place
your part on top and compare it so it does not get confused
with a similar part.
3Which tools you should have handy for that section.
4In some drawings, the word "REAR" with an arrow
indicates which direction is the rear of the car to help keep
you oriented.
5 The instructions in each step are ordered in the order you
complete them, so read the words AND follow the pictures.
The numbers in circles are also in the drawing to help you
locate them faster.
6When we refer to left and right sides of the car, we are
referring to the driver's point of view inside the car.
SUPPLEMENTAL SHEETS
We are constantly developing new parts to improve our kits.
These changes, if any, will be noted in supplementary sheets
located in a parts bag or inside the kit box. Check the kit box
before you start and each bag as it is opened. When a
supplement is found, attach it to the appropriate section of the
manual.
Now clear off your workbench, line up some paper plates,
grab your 50-cent soda, 39-cent cheeseburger, $12.99 music
CD, and let's begin!
ASSOCIATED ELECTRICS, INC.
3585 Cadillac Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
USA
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
[phone]
FAX [phone]
web site: http://www.rc10.com
©1998 Associated Electrics, Inc.
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TOOLS USED
Match this number
to the text to find
your way faster
8411
8415
8405
8407 8419
8409 (blue)
8409
(blue)
8417
8417
8409, qty 4
4-40 x 1/2"
shoulder screw,
blue aluminum
1:1
1:1
8419, qty 2
lower suspension
arm
shoulder up
left side
right side
the side with
the rounded corner
should face up
1/16"
3
5
F
R
O
N
T

SUSPENSION ARMS TO CHASSIS
Slip the #8179 spacer between the
suspension arm and the chassis, using
the sets of holes farthest forward, then
bolt on with two #8439 blue aluminum
screws from underneath the chassis. Do
the other side.
MOUNT THE CROSS BRACE
Mount the cross brace to the front
suspension using two #6917 button head
screws.
UPPER ARM TO THE SUSPENSION
MOUNT
Assemble the upper arm assembly to the
suspension mount as shown, using the
#8413 hinge pin and shims.
FINAL FRONT SUSPENSION
ASSEMBLY
Assemble the #8441 steering block as
shown using parts #8443, 6951, 4448,
and 4449. Install the ball end into the rear
hole.
Place one #6299 E-clip on the bottom of
the #8423 kingpin then slide the #8429
spring over.
Slide the #8423 kingpin completely
through the bottom of the suspension arm
and up through the steering block.
Place one #8425 shim on top of the
#8441 steering block.
Now push the upper arm over the
kingpin. Place four #8425 shims over the
kingpin and secure with a #6299 E-clip.
8441, qty 2
inline steering
block
8413, qty 2
hinge pin
8179, qty 2
spacer 8439, qty 4
8-32 x 5/8
blue aluminum
6917, qty 2
4-40 x 3/8
step 3
LEFT SIDE
BAG A
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PARTS FOR:
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1:1 1:1
1:1 TOOLS USED
4
8413
8413
8413
8441
4449
4448
8443
6299
8423
8429
8425
6299
step 2
NOTE: The bottom of the chassis
has the screw holes countersunk.
FILE THE CHASSIS
Use your file to bevel the slots on the top of the chassis
so the edges won't cut through the battery cell wrap.
WARNING! Graphite dust can be harmful to your
health. File in a well ventilated area. Then wash the
chassis with running water and dry with paper
towels. Wash your hands afterward with cold water
and soap. Deposit graphite filings in trash.
TAPE THE CHASSIS
Insulate the battery slots by wrapping the slots with
electrical tape.
8413, qty 4
caster shim
6299, qty 4
E-clip
1:1
4448, qty 2
ball end
blue aluminum
1:1
4449, qty 2
4-40 locknut
1:1
8443, qty 2
inline axle 1:18423, qty 2 kingpin
8429, qty 2
spring, .020
1:1
8425, qty 10
kingpin shim
1:1
1:1
the side with
the rounded corner
should face up
8403, qty 1
cross brace
8425
1/16", .050"
6917
8403
8439
8439
8179
9
1:1
6951, qty 2
set screw
6951

4335, qty 2 ea
pivot socket,
upper and lower
4334, qty 8
2-56 x 5/16
8191, qty 1
T-bar, .075"
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PARTS FOR:
8018: steps 1-3
1:1
1:1 TOOLS USED
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step 1
T-BAR ASSEMBLY
Assemble the #4335 T-bar sockets and
#4336 pivot balls.
Secure the T-bar pivot assembly to the
#8191 T-bar using four #4334 screws as
shown, installing both on the same side of
the T-bar. The side with the screw head
showing will be the bottom.
4336, qty 2
pivot ball
LEFT SIDE
step 2
RIGHT SIDE
REAR POD ASSEMBLY
Bolt the #8461 lower pod plate to the black #4536 left bulkhead with three #6934
blue aluminum screws.
Bolt the aluminum #4537 motor bulkhead with two #7673 screws.
Attach the lower pod plate to the T-bar with two #4526 spacers, two #6292 screws,
and two #4449 locknuts. The spacer goes between the T-bar and the pod plate.
The T-bar is on top. Be sure to use the set of mounting holes shown in the
drawing.
4536, qty 1
left rear bulkhead
4537, qty 1
motor bulkhead
8461, qty 1
lower pod plate
1:1
4526, qty 2
T-bar spacer
molded plastic
1:1
1:1
6292, qty 2
4-40 x 3/8
steel
.050", 1/16"
4335
4335
4335
4335
4334
4334
4336
8191
4336
4526
4526
6292
76737673
6934
4536
4537
4449
4449
8461
7260
4519
T-BAR TO CHASSIS
Insert the #4519 screw through the chassis hole shown
and into the T-bar.
Place the #8192 T-bar brace over the screw and secure
with a #7260 plain nut.
step 3
LEFT SIDE
7260, qty 1
4-40 nut
8192, qty 1
T-bar brace
8192
6934, qty 3
4-40 x 3/8
blue aluminum
6934
6934
1:1
7673, qty 2
4-40 x 5/16
steel
1:1
4519, qty 1
4-40 x 9/16
6292
BLUE ALUMINUM
1:1
1:1
4449, qty 2
4-40 locknut

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1:1 TOOLS USED
step 4
LEFT SIDE
REAR CHASSIS BRACE ASSEMBLY
Mount the aluminum #4442 and #4515
standoffs to the #8313 rear chassis
brace with one #6270 steel ball end
and two #6919 screws where shown.
Mount the #8186 rear body mounts to
the rear chassis brace in the holes
shown and secure the mounts using
two #6917 screws.
Mount a #4448 blue aluminum ball end
with #4449 locknut where shown.
1:1
4442, qty 2
dampener brace
standoff
1:1
6919, qty 4
4-40 x 5/16
1:1
6917, qty 3
4-40 x 3/8
8186, qty 2
rear body mount
8462, qty 1
rear chassis brace
1:1
4515, qty 1
dampener center post 1/16"
1:1
4449, qty 4
4-40 locknut
8313
8186
6917
6919
6919
6270
(steel)
4442
4442
4515
6917
8186
CHASSIS BRACE/NERF BAR
MOUNTING
Align the #8312 molded nerf
bar over the rearmost chassis
holes, the large hole of the nerf
bar to the rear. Mount the bar
to the chassis with the #6292
screw through the forwardmost
hole of the bar.
Push the outside aluminum
standoff through the rear hole
of the nerf bar. Insert the
#6915 screw up through the
chassis then into the rear pivot
part of the T-bar, and screw it
into the center chassis brace
standoff tube.
Secure the outside aluminum
standoffs to the chassis with
two #7673 screws.
step 5
LEFT SIDE
6292
6915
7673
8312
7673
DAMPENER PLATE
ASSEMBLY
Install the three #4448
ball ends, two #6372
spacers and three #4449
locknuts where shown.
Be sure to use the
correct set of mounting
holes as shown!
Install the #8463
dampener plate to the
rear pod using two
#6919 screws into the
aluminum bulkhead and
the longer #6917 screw
into the plastic bulkhead.
step 6
LEFT SIDE
8316
6919
4449
4448
6917
4449
4448
6372
6919
8463, qty 1
dampener plate
8312, qty 1
molded nerf bar
1:1
6915, qty 1
4-40 x 5/8
6292, qty 1
4-40 x 3/8
1:1
7673, qty 2
4-40 x 5/16
1:1
6372, qty 2
spacer
1:1
6270, qty 1
4-40 ball end
steel
1:1
4448, qty 4
4-40 ball end
blue aluminum
4449
4448 (blue
aluminum) 4448

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1:1 TOOLS USED
step 1
DIFFERENTIAL
ASSEMBLY
Find the #4349 adjusters
that have a small #1 on
them, and insert them
into the rear pod. (For
more info on these, see
the tuning tips later in the
manual.)
Insert two #897 ball
bearings into the ride
height adjusters as
shown.
LEFT SIDE
7
6636
6626
step 3
FINAL DIFF ASSEMBLY
Hold the #4355 axle upright and slide the #6625 diff ring over
the axle and onto the aluminum hub of the axle.
Slide the #8282 spur gear over the axle and center it on the
hub.
Install the second #6625 diff ring as shown.
Insert a #897 flanged bearing into each end of the #8467
wheel hub, then slide the wheel hub over the axle.
Install the #8213 cone so that the smaller end is facing the
bearing. Place the three #8213 washers over the axle so that
the smaller end faces away from the cone, and secure with a
#4185 locknut. We will adjust the diff after we put the wheels
on.
6625
6625
8213
4185
8282
8213
897
step 4
DIFF GEAR
Add #6636
silicone grease to
the #8282 diff
gear ball holes
and center hole.
Push the eight
#6626 diff balls
into the holes.
897
8282 4355
897, qty 4
1/4 x 3/8
flanged bearing
4349, qty 2
ride height
adjuster, #1 UP
6626, qty 8
1/8" diff ball
1:1
8282, qty 1
diff gear
81 tooth
4355, qty 1
graphite axle
4185, qty 1
8-32 locknut
1:1
8213, qty 3
Belleville washer
1:1
1:1
8213, qty 1
diff thrust cone
1:1
8468, qty 1
rear axle spacer
8467, qty 1
right hand diff/
wheel hub
8465, qty 1
left wheel hub
1:1
6625, qty 2
diff drive ring 6636, qty 1
silicone grease
step 2
INSTALLING DIFF ASSEMBLY
Slide the complete rear axle assembly through the motor
bulkhead until it extends through the plastic bulkhead on the
other side.
Slide on the #8468 left hand axle spacer, the shoulder of
the spacer facing the bearing.
Install the #8465 left wheel hub onto the rear axle. Thread
the #6924 screw into the hub to tighten it to the axle.
SETTING THE AXLE END PLAY
Make sure there is a slight (less than 1/64" or .015") amount
of axle end play when tightening the left hub clamping
screw.
3/32"
8467
4349
4349
897
897
6924, qty 1
4-40 x 3/8
1:1
shoulder faces
inward
8468
6924
4
REAR VIEW SHOWN
8465

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SHOCK/ANTENNA MOUNT
Remove the shock cap bushing from
the #8184 shock antenna mount.
Install the mount using two #6938
aluminum screws.
5407, qty 2
red O-ring
6464, qty 1
shock piston #1
5422, qty 1
30 wt
silicone oil
1:1
1:1
TOOLS USED
step 1
LEFT SIDE
6464
TRIM SHOCK PISTON
Burrs interfere with smooth shock action
within the shock body. To remove from tree
without creating burrs, twist up, not down.
Remove one #1 shock piston.
Remove remaining burrs carefully with
hobby knife.
burr
wrong
right
step 2
VC FOAM AND PISTON
Soak the #8456 VC foam
with #5422 shock oil and
install it onto the #8456
VC bobbin.
step 3
6469, qty 1
large O-ring
6299, qty 2
E-clip
1:1
1:1
6938, qty 2
4-40 x 1/2
blue aluminum
1:1
8458, qty 1
macro shock
body
6460, qty 1
shock shaft
8184, qty 1
shock/antenna
mount
remove this part,
then put aside
for later assembly
1:1
7230, qty 1
ball cup
1/16"
6938
6938
2
5422
OIL
Install the #6469 O-ring over the
threads of the #8458 shock body.
Install a #6299 E-clip on either side of
a #6464 (#1) piston.
Slide the assembled VC foam/bobbin
over the #6460 shaft and then two
#5407 red O-rings. Place a couple of
drops of oil on the O-rings.
Insert the assembly into the shock
body and pull the shaft through firmly
to seat the VC bobbin at the base of
the shock bore.
Screw the #7230 ball cup onto the end
of the shock shaft while holding the
shaft with needlenose pliers next to
threads.
step 4
5422
OIL
6299
6299
6469
8458
5407
7230
8
8184
8184
8456
foam
8456
bobbin
6460
6464 (#1)
8456, qty 1
VC foam
1:1
8456, qty 1
VC bobbin
Use a piece of paper or
smooth part of jaws to
prevent damaging shaft.
8456

8846, qty 1 ea.
spring preload
spacers, 1/4, 1/16
FINAL SHOCK ASSEMBLY
Slide the 1/16 and 1/4 preload
spacers onto the body.
Slide on the spring collar, then
spring, then compress the
spring to add the spring cup.
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PARTS FOR:
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6474
spring collar
6474
spring cup
6474, qty 1
spring collar
6474, qty 1
spring cup
(install after spring)
6428
step 6
TOOLS USED
step 5
6496, qty 1
spring, silver
6496
3/32"
Holding the shock
upright, fill with oil
to the top of the body.
Slowly move the
shaft up and down
several times to
allow air bubbles
to escape to the top.
Refill with oil to the
top of the body.
Push the shaft up until
the piston is level with
the top of the body.
The oil will bulge up
above the shock body.
Fill The #6828 shock cap about
halfway with oil and install onto
the body. Try to retain as much
oil as possible during assembly.
The shaft will extend out as you
tighten the cap down.
5422, qty 1
30 wt
silicone oil
6428, qty 1
shock cap
9
MOUNT THE SHOCK
Pick up the small bushing you had removed from the
antenna/shock mount and insert it into the shock cap.
Install the shock cap and bushing into the antenna mount
and secure using a #7801 screw.
Snap the rear of the shock onto the ball end as shown.
step 7 8184
PHOTO DEPICTS FULLY-ASSEMBLED KIT
7801, qty 1
4-40 x 5/8
blue aluminum
1:1
8184, qty 1
shock cap
bushing
1:1
8846, 1/16 and 1/4"
1/16" preload spacer
1/4" preload spacer
DISASSEMBLY
To take out the VC foam/bobbin, unscrew the ball cup and
shock cap, and push the shock shaft out.
Push your Allen wrench tip into the shock bottom and push
the bobbin out, as shown. The O-rings should just fall out
by themselves.
1

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TOOLS USED
step 8
10
#4473
black VC foam
#4473
VC housing
#4471
micro shock body
#4472
shock shaft and piston
#4473
small
washer
#4473
red
O-ring
#4473
large
washer
#4473
star clip
#4473, qty 1
assembly tool
Remove the plastic #4473
VC housing from the parts tree.
Soak the #4473 VC foam with
your #5422 shock oil.
Push the foam into the housing.
1
Fill #4471 shock body
with oil up to the upper
groove.
Insert #4472 shaft/
piston all the way to the
bottom
Remove the small and large #4473 washers from
the parts tree. Remove any flash from the washers.
Slide the VC housing with foam onto the shaft,
housing first (so foam is still seen through the body
opening).
Slide on the following in this order: smaller
washer, red O-ring, larger washer, then the
star-shaped clip.
smallest washer
largest washer
red O-ring
Use the assembly tool to push all the
parts down into the body until the clip
snaps into the groove. When you
remove the tool, the shaft will push
out somewhat if everything snapped
into place correctly. Make sure the clip
snaps into the groove completely.
step 9 step 10
4473
4473
4473
4473
1:1 1:1 1:1 1:1 1:1 1:1
1:1
1:1 1:1
VCS MICRO SHOCK
Team Associated's VCSTM (Volume Compensating System) Micro
Shock was developed as a higher-volume, lightweight, constant-travel
shock to fit on most road/oval 1:10 and 1:12 cars, and provides
consistently smooth, superior dampening without the need for frequent
rebuilds.
The VCSTM Micro Shock body is precision-machined from aircraft-
quality aluminum, and is externally threaded for convenient spring pre-
load adjustments. Internally, the shock utilizes Associated's exclusive
VCSTM volume compensating system, 7075 aluminum shock piston,
molded PTFE components, and a precision-ground, case-hardened
steel shock shaft which is extremely resistant to bending.
5422, qty 1
30 wt
silicone oil
4473
4473
step 11
4473

PHOTO DEPICTS FULLY-ASSEMBLED KIT
screw on flange first
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PARTS FOR:
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TOOLS USED
step 12
#4474, qty 2
shock shaft end
#6951, qty 2
set screw
#8451, qty 2
silver spring
#4473, qty 2
spring
adjusting nut
#6274, qty 4
ball cup
disassembly rod
.050"
Slide the spring over the body and up against the #4473
adjusting nut.
Screw the #6274 ball cup onto the #4474 shock shaft end.
Tighten the #4474 shock shaft end to the shaft with the
#6951 set screw.
Pop the #6274 ball cups on the ball ends of your kit.
Turn the spring adjusting nut to adjust spring tension.
Remove the assembly tool and screw on the ball cup
where shown.
Screw the #4473 spring adjusting nut onto the shock
body threads, flange first, as shown.
To remove the parts from inside the shock, first loosen the
#6951 set screw of the #4474 shock shaft end, then slide
off the shaft end and spring.
Now carefully insert your disassembly rod into one of the
rounded grooves of the star clip and pop it out.
flange on this side
turn to adjust tension
DISASSEMBLY
step 14
step 13
6274
4473
8451
6274
4474
6951
1
11

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TOOLS USED
step 1
LEFT SIDE
6222, qty 2
4-40/5-40
nylon locknut
6902 6902 6222
DIFFERENTIAL ADJUSTMENT
While holding both rear wheels with your hands as shown, use
your right thumb and index finger to try and rotate the spur
gear. The spur gear should be very difficult to rotate. If you can
rotate it easily, then tighten the #4185 11/32" nut at the end of
the axle, a little at a time, until the spur gear is difficult to
rotate.
step 2
12
MOUNTING REAR TIRES
Install both #8166 rear tires to the
hubs with four #6924 screws into
each wheel hub.
6902, qty 4
3/16 x 5/16
flanged ball bearing
chassis
8166
6924
MOUNTING FRONT TIRES
Put a #6902 flanged ball bearing into each side of the #8146 front wheels.
Slide the wheel on and secure it with a #6222 nut. Install the other wheel the same way.
6924, qty 8
4-40 x 3/8
#8166, qty 2
rear wheel/tire
#8146, qty 2
front wheel/tire
SIDE VIEW SHOWNSIDE VIEW SHOWN TOP VIEW SHOWNTOP VIEW SHOWN
3/32"
BAG E
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
8018: steps 1-2
8435, qty 2
servo mounting block
TOOLS USED
4145, qty 4
4-40 x 5/16
blue aluminum
1:1
7337, qty 4
#4 washer
1:1
8445, qty 1
servo saver
8445, qty 1
servo saver
screw
8445, qty 1
servo saver
adapter
4448, qty 2
ball end
1:1
6934, qty 2
4-40 x 3/8
blue aluminum
1:1
4449, qty 2
4-40 locknut
1:1
1/16", 3/32"
8146 front tire
#43 (3/23") drill
ribs face
toward chassis

step 1 for large servos,
drill these two for small servos
(not recommended
for 1:10 scale)
drill into block
perpendicular to
the slanted face NO! Don't drill into the
block at an angle to the
slanted face
DRILLING STEERING SERVO BLOCKS
For the 1:10 scale cars we recommend you
use a larger, more standard size servo.
This would be:
Airtronics:
94102 or 94737
Futaba:
S148 or 9101
HiTec:
HS225BB, HS235AG, or HS525AG.
Drill two holes with a #43 (or 3/32") drill into
the #8435 servo blocks where shown for
your servo size. DO NOT drill at an angle
to the slanted face!
step 2
MOUNTING THE SERVO
Secure the servo to the blocks with four
#4145 blue aluminum screws and four
#7337 #4 washers.
4145
blue aluminum 7337
8445
4448
8445
8445
6934
ASSEMBLING THE SERVO SAVER
Thread two #4448 ball ends into the front
side of the #8445 servo saver. Secure the
ball ends with the #4449 locknuts.
MOUNTING THE SERVO ASSEMBLY
Mount the servo saver to the servo with the
#8445 screw. Note: If you have a metal
gear servo, use the stock mounting screw.
Mount the servo mounting blocks to the
chassis with two #6934 screws. Be sure to
use the forward set of holes in the
chassis.
this side away
from servo
this side
toward servo
8445
edge view
of chassis
FRONT
REAR
13
Try the three #8445 adapters on the servo
until you find one that fits. Push that
adapter into the servo saver.
this side
toward servo
4449
REAR
1
Airtronics:
94102 or 94737
Futaba:
S148 or 9101
HiTec:
HS225BB,
HS235AG, or
HS525AG

REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
8015: steps 3-4
8016: steps 3-4
TOOLS USED
step 3
STEERING LINKAGE
Install the plastic ball cups onto the #1405 titanium steering
turnbuckles. Match the length of the turnbuckles to the actual
size picture below.
Snap one ball cup onto the ball end on the servo saver. Snap
the opposite end on as shown. Install both turnbuckles.
When you are adjusting your turnbuckles, always make sure
that the servo saver is pointing straight down.
1:1
step 4
FRONT BUMPER
Bolt the #8303 front bumper to the front of the
chassis with two #6942 blue screws from
underneath and two #3438 locknuts on top.
FRONT BODY MOUNT POSTS
Tighten the #8304 body posts to the bumper
where the two gray arrows indicate with two
#6942 blue screws from underneath.
Cut and trim the foam bumper with a sanding
block to fit the body of your choice and slide it
over the two body mounts.
Add #6332 body clips to the front posts and the
rear.
6274 6274
2.40"
6274, qty 4
ball cup
14
1405, qty 2
blue titanium steering turnbuckle
1:1
6332, qty 4
body clip
1:1
6942, qty 4
8-32 x 1/2
blue aluminum
8304, qty 2
front body mount
1:1
8303, qty 1
front bumper
1:1
3438, qty 2
8-32 locknut
3
8305, qty 1
foam bumper
6332
Your kit includes an
extra hole for an optional
body post for those bodies
that require support
for the hood
6942
blue
8304
1405
8303
6942 blue screw
3438 locknut
6942 blue screw
3438 locknut

-BATTERY+
+BATTERY-
-BATTERY+
15
step 5
PINION GEAR INSTALLATION
Slide the pinion gear onto the shaft so that the
gear is 1/16" away from the motor can. Tighten
the set screw to hold it in place. Teeth side
should be farthest from can.
MOTOR INSTALLATION
Insert the motor into the rear pod assembly as
shown, the pinion gear coming through the
right side motor bulkhead.
Tighten the motor to the bulkhead with two
#6515 screws and two #7337 gold washers.
Set the gear mesh so that there is very little
play between the spur and pinion gear. Note:
If the gear mesh is too tight, you can lose
significant power.
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
8018: steps 5-6
TOOLS USED
7337, qty 2
washer
gold, steel
1:1
MOTOR AND PINION GEAR ARE NOT INCLUDED IN KIT
6515, qty 2
3mm x 10mm
gold
1:1
step 6
STEERING
SERVO
-BATTERY+
+BATTERY-
-BATTERY+
+BATTERY-
-BATTERY+
+BATTERY-
SPEED
CONTROL
MOTOR
++
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Solder your single cell batteries together
with battery braid or battery bars. Solder
plus (+) to minus (-).
Hold the batteries to the chassis with
strapping tape. Wrap the tape over the
batteries, through the chassis slot,
underneath the chassis, and up again
through another slot, several times.
Cut the #6726 servo tape to fit the
bottom of the speed control and receiver.
Peel the backing from the servo tape and
place them where shown in the drawing.
Insert the #3716 antenna into the
antenna mount. Slide your receiver
antenna wire through the antenna and
secure the wire with the antenna cap.
Now connect the electronic speed control
and steering servo to your receiver
according to your radio or ESC
instructions, then connect the motor to
the ESC and battery.
ELECTRICAL ITEMS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN KIT
3716, qty 1
antenna
3716, qty 1
antenna cap
strapping tape
RECEIVER
6726, qty 1
servo tape strip
antenna
wire
1
RED WIRE
BLUE WIRE
BLACK WIRE
3/32"
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW