Associated Electrics RC10 Worlds Car Kit User manual

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 RC10 Worlds Car 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.
Features in the RC10 Worlds Car Kit:
• Black hard anodized 6061-T6 machined aluminum monocoque chassis
• Stealth 3-gear transmission with ball differential
• V2 slipper assembly with molded gear cover
• 16 precision ball bearings included
• Turbo Mirage body, 5.5” wing, and replica vintage decals
• V2 threaded hard anodized 6061-T6 aluminum coilover shocks with molded bleeder caps
• Independent suspension with durable long front arms and refined geometry
• In-line aluminum front axles and 30 degree caster blocks
• Fiber composite shock towers and battery strap
• Graphite transmission brace
• Updated CVA axle drivetrain
• World’s Car bellcrank steering
• 2.2” one-piece wheels
• Steel turnbuckles
Your new RC10 Worlds Kit comes as a kit. There are some items you
will need to complete your kit (refer to catalog for suggestions):
• R/C two channel surface frequency radio system
• Electronic Speed Control (ESC) • R/C Electric Motor
• Steering Servo • Tires with inserts
• 2S, 7.4V Lipo stick battery or 7.2V NiMH battery
• Peak detection battery charger • Thread Lock (AE # 1596)
• #2 Bit Type Phillips Screw Driver • Polycarbonate specific paint
• Pinion gear, size to be determined by type and wind of motor you use
Tools included:
• Allen wrenches (AE # 6950)
(.050”, 1/16”, 3/32”, 5/64”)
• Molded tools (AE # 6956)
• Camber gauge (AE # 1719)
• Silicone Shock Fluid (Refer to catalog for complete listings) • Tire Adhesive (AE # 1597)
• Body Scissors (AE # 1737) • Reamer / Hole Punch • Wire Cutters • Hobby Knife
• FT Hex Wrenches (AE # 1655) • Needle Nose Pliers • Multi Tool (AE # 7494)
• Soldering Iron • Calipers or a Precision Ruler • Green Slime shock lube (AE # 1105)

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:: Hardware - 1:1 Scale View
Notes:
4-40x3/8 (6292)
4-40x1/2 (6922)
8-32x1/4 (6931)
8-32x1/2 (6280)
8-32x7/8 (6281)
Flat Head (fhcs)
Flat Head (fhps)
Cap Head (shcs)
4-40x1/4 (6285)
4-40x5/16” (6932)
(4145, aluminum)
4-40x3/8 (6924)
w/hole (6929)
4-40x1/2 (6925)
w/hole (6916)
4-40x5/8 (6926)
4-40x3/4 (6927)
4-40x1 (6928)
Bushings / Bearings
Oilite Bushing Set (6630)
1/4 x 3/8 x 1/8 Flanged
5/32” x 5/16” x .125”
ball bearing (6589)
3/16” x 3/8”
ball bearing (3977)
(PTFE bearing, 6906)
3/8” x 5/8”
ball bearing (3976)
(PTFE bearing, 6903)
4-40x1/8 (6951)
4-40x5/16 (4436)
Set Screws
E-clip 1/8 (6299)
Clips
0-80x3/16 (6613)
2-56x1/8 (9645)
4-40x3/16 (6920)
4-40x1/4 (6288)
4-40x3/8 (6917)
3x6mm (31531)
Button Head (bhcs)
5/64 Diff Thrust Balls (6574)
3/32 Carbide Diff Balls (6581)
Diff Balls
.030 Nylon Spacer (4187)
3/16 Axle Shim - Silver (7368)
#4 Washer (6936)
#8 Aluminum Thick
Washer (3323)
Shims and Washers
4-40 Plastic Nut (6472)
4-40 Nuts (6295)
4-40 Small Pattern
Plain Nut (7260)
5-40 Diff Locknut (6629)
4-40”/5-40” nylon locknut (6222)
8-32 Steel Locknut (6952)
Nuts (lock/plain)
Ballstuds
Silver .20 Short (6271)
Silver .30 Long (6273)

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:: Table of Contents
1................... Cover
2................... Introduction
3................... 1:1 Hardware “Fold Out”
4................... Table of Contents
5....................Nose Plate / Steering Build
(Bag A-AA)
6 - 7............. Front Suspension Build
(Bag B)
7 - 9.............Transmission Build
(Bag C-CC)
9 - 10...........Rear Bulkhead Build
(Bag D-DD)
10 - 11.........Rear Suspension Build
(Bag E-EE)
11 - 12........Turnbuckles Build
(Bag F)
12 - 14........Shocks Build
(Bag G-GG)
14 ................Chassis Build
(Bag H-HH)
15 - 16........Electronics Build
(Bag I)
16 - 17........ Wheels, Tires and Body Install
(Bag J)
18 - 19........Tuning Tips
20 - 28.......Catalog
29................Setup Sheet “Blank”
30................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]
:: Notes
There is a 1:1 hardware foldout page in the
front of the manual. To check the size of a part,
line up your hardare 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.
This symbol indicates a special
note or instruction in the manual.
This symbol indicates a Racers Tip.
!

:: Nose Plate / Steering Build - Bag A-AA - Step 2
:: Nose Plate / Steering Build - Bag A-AA - Step 3
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:: Nose Plate / Steering Build - Bag A-AA - Step 1
6280
8-32 x 1/2
Aluminum
FHPS
6208
RC10 Front
Arm Mounts
(Left & Right)
7260
4-40 Plain
Nut
6936
#4 aluminum
washer
x6
x2
x2
x2
6271
Ballstud
.20 (silver)
6927
4-40 x 3/4
SHCS
6295
4-40 Nut
6925
4-40 x 1/2
SHCS
6232
RC10WC
Front Shock
Tower
x2
x2
x2
x2
#1596
thread lock
6280
8-32 x 1/2
Aluminum
FHPS
6280
8-32 x 1/2
Aluminum
FHPS
6309
RC10WC
Front Nose
Plate,
(black)
6931
8-32 x 1/4
FHPS
6331
RC10 Body
Mounts
(white)
6302
RC10WC
Chassis,
(black)
3323
#8 Aluminum
Washer (thick)
x2
x2
#1596
thread lock
6254
Bellcrank
Bushing
Nut
6630
Flanged Oilite
Bushing,
(.25 x .375 x .125)
6254
Bellcrank
Shim
6254
RC10WC
Bellcranks
x2
x4
x2
6271
Ballstud
.20 (silver)
x5
6254
RC10WC
Bellcranks
.20 (silver)
1/14
You can use 2 or 3
#3323 #8 washers
based on body height
preference.
!
Racer’s Tip:
Hold the chassis and bulkhead
assemblies upside down during
install to ensure the #6254
bellcrank shims are correctly seated.
Tighten down the bushing and then
loosen until bellcrank turns freely.
Racer’s Tip:

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:: Front Suspension Build - Bag B - Step 1
:: Front Suspension Build - Bag B - Step 2
:: Front Suspension Build - Bag B - Step 3
6299
E-clip
(small)
6951
4-40 x 1/8
Set Screw
6299
E-clip
(small)
6227
RC10 Front
Outer
Hinge Pins
6223
RC10
King Pins
6206
RC10WC
Front Arms,
(black)
(Left & Right)
x2
x2
Build left and
right sides!
Build left and
right sides!
6299
E-clip
(small)
x2
6226
RC10 Front
Inner Hinge
Pins
6936
#4 Washer,
Aluminum
6273
Ballstud
.30 (silver)
6273
Ballstud
.30 (silver)
7222
Wide Front
Axle
6210
RC10 front
caster blocks,
30 degrees
(Left & Right)
x2
Build left and
right sides!
LEFT LEFT
Build left and
right sides!
7260
4-40
Plain
Nut
7260
4-40
Plain
Nut
6225
RC10WC
Inline
Steering
Blocks Press stub axles
into steering blocks.
Use a hard surface
to push down on!
!
#1596
thread lock

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:: Front Suspension Build - Bag B - Step 4
:: Transmission Build - Bag C-CC - Step 1
:: Transmission Build - Bag C-CC - Step 2
#6588
black grease
6573
Diff thrust
washer
6279
White Ball
Cups
6589
Bearing,
5/32 x 5/16
6574
5/64 diff
thrust
balls
6573
Diff thrust
bolt
x2
x2
x2
x6
6260
Turnbuckle,
1.00”
6579
Diff Drive
Ring
6579
Diff Drive
Ring
6580
Diff Gear
6578
Diff
Outdrive
(Left)
6577
Diff
Outdrive
(Right)
#6591
diff lube
#6591
diff lube
#6591
diff lube
6581
3/32 carbide
diff balls
x12
Steering Rack Turnbuckle
0.45” (11.5mm)
Orient the notch
to the left
throughout the
car. It indicates
which end has the
left hand threads!
!
The diff gear has four
molded dimples on
one side. The diff balls
should be installed on
the opposite side of
the dimples.
!

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:: Transmission Build - Bag C-CC - Step 3
:: Transmission Build - Bag C-CC - Step 4
:: Transmission Build - Bag C-CC - Step 5
As you tighten the diff bolt, you will notice the
T-nut ears moving closer to the bottom of the
outdrive slot. This compresses the spring
behind the T-nut. The spring should be
completely compressed at the same time the
T-nut reaches the end of the slot.
Caution! Pay close attention to the feeling
when the spring is completely compressed.
Do not overtighten the bolt. When you feel the
spring completely compressed, loosen the diff
bolt 1/4” of a turn. Your diff should now operate
smoothly with resistance as the outdrives move
in opposite directions. After you have driven the
car once, re-check the diff setting.
Compress
spring first.
!
6575
Diff
cover
6575
Locking
t-nut
6582
Diff
thrust
spring
3977
Bearing,
3/16 x 3/8”
6564
RC10WC
Transmission
Case
(L & R sides)
3977
Bearing,
3/16 x 3/8”
6928
4-40 x 1”
SHCS
6603
RC10
Motor Plate,
black
6569
RC10WC
Idler Gear
9361
Idler Gear
Shaft
x2
x2
x4
3976
Bearing,
3/8 x 5/8”
x2
4-40 x 1”
6603
RC10
Motor Plate,
black
Note: The head
of the diff bolt
should be on the
same side as
the spur gear!
!
#1596
thread lock

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:: Transmission Build - Bag C-CC - Step 6
:: Rear Bulkhead Build - Bag D-DD - Step 1
:: Rear Bulkhead Build - Bag D-DD - Step 2
- Bag C-CC
- Bag C-CC
- Step 6
- Step 6
There should be
1mm of thread
exposed for
stock slipper
setup.
Cut the
bulkhead for
a more
authentic look
to the original
Worlds car.
!
!
6292
4-40 x 3/8”
FHCS
x4
6295
4-40 Nuts
6629
5-40 Diff
Locknut
9739
Slipper
Spring
x2
6927
4-40 x 3/4
SHCS
7486
Slipper Spring
Washer
9651
81T 48P
Spur Gear
x2
6377
RC10WC
Rear Shock
Tower
#1596
thread lock
6924
4-40 x 3/8
SHCS
6280
8-32 x 1/2
FHPS
x2
x2
6271
Ballstud
.20 (silver)
6932
4-40 x 5/16
SHCS
6323
RC10 Rear
Bulkhead
x2
x2
6926
4-40 x 5/8
SHCS
x2
6936
#4 Aluminum
Washer
9603
Slipper
Pads
7485
V2 Slipper
Hubs
x2
x2
x2
1mm

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:: Rear Bulkhead Build - Bag D-DD - Step 3
:: Rear Suspension Build - Bag E - Step 1
:: Rear Suspension Build - Bag E - Step 2
Build left and
right sides!
Forward
holes
holes
!
Build left and
!
7381
CVD
Coupler
7381
CVD
Pin
6285
4-40 x 1/4
SHCS
9760
CVA
Bone
9755
CVA
Axle
7996
CVA Pin
Retainer
6932
4-40 x 5/16”
SHCS
6327
RC10
Wing
Tubes
x2
x2
x2
x4 x2
Build left and
right sides!
6280
8-32 x 1/2
FHPS
6593
RC10WC
Transmission
Brace
6360
RC10 Rear
Arm Mounts
6331
RC10 Body
Mounts
(white)
6280
8-32 x 1/2
FHPS
6380
RC10 Rear
Inner
Hinge Pins
6355B
RC10WC
Rear Arms,
(black)
6299
E-clip
(small)
#1596
thread lock
Press wing
tubes into
bulkhead!
Note: The
transmission
brace does
not have a
counter sink
for the
#6280 screw.
!!
!
!
Racer’s Tip:
Use a small amount of CA
glue on wing tube ends before
inserting into bulkhead.
Racer’s Tip:
Use a small amount of CA
glue on CVA Pin Retainer ends
to hold retainer in place.
Note:
Remove pin retainer to
prevent binding if using
4-40 set screw in CVA.
Build x2
#6588
black grease
Align the gap in
the pin retainer
to be opposite of
the CVA pin.
!
1 drop!
CA glue not
included
#1597
ca glue