Associated Electrics RC8.2e User manual

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:: Introduction
:: KIT Features :: RC8.2 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 building and maintaining your new
RC8.2e Factory Team, 1/8 scale racing buggy. Please take a moment to read through it an familiarize yourself with these steps as they will help
you to understand each component’s function and show you some tips for getting the most out of your RC8.2e Factory Team build experience.
• New Factory Team blue aluminum sliding motor mount allows for quick and
easy removal of motor and center diff
• Factory Team 3mm lengthened 7075 hard anodized chassis
• Newly designed suspension arms feature centerline shock mounts and
optimized anti-roll bar position
• Factory Team 16mm ‘Big Bore’ hard anodized threaded shocks with 4mm
titanium nitride coated shafts
• Factory Team 5mm 7075 aluminum low-CG shock towers with optimized
geometry
• Factory Team 7075 blue aluminum pivot plates
• Factory Team 7075 blue aluminum steering knuckles
• Factory Team 7075 aluminum axles and gearbox input cups
• Factory Team 7075 blue aluminum chassis top plate and lightweight steering
posts
• Factory Team lightweight diff outdrives and ring gears
• JConcepts Punisher Body and Factory Team 83mm wheels
• JConcepts Illuzion wing with NEW Factory Team low-CG wing mount
• 3.5mm light CVA drivetrain with protective boots on center and rear drives
• Factory Team shock and differential fluids included
• 4.30:1 ratio gearboxes
• 43T diff ring and 10T pinion for increased punch and durability over
conventional buggy ratio gearboxes
• Caster blocks adjust 14, 16, or 18 degrees with molded inserts
• 3.5mm light CVA drivetrain with protective boots on center and rear joints
• Rubber sealed bearings
• Front and rear hubs use large 15mm x 24mm rubber sealed bearings
(used on the inside)
• 14 other 8mm x 16mm bearings throughout the car
• Steel alloy turnbuckles
• Molded suspension pivot bushings for adjustable pivot height
• Blue Aluminum hexes and nylon locking wheel nuts
• Large speed control mounting area raised off of chassis to allow for easy
screw mounting of common speed controllers.
• Speed control mounting area includes convenient switch-mounting boss.
• Utilizes 3 hook-and-loop straps to secure LiPo batteries into battery tray.
• Molded battery tray supports 7.4-14.8V battery packs with room for foam
pads.
• Accepts 2S, 3S, 4S, LiPo battery packs:
#628 Reedy LiPo 5500 mAh 7.4V 60C (2),
#685 Reedy LiPo 5000 mAh 7.4V 40C w/connector (2),
#709 Reedy LiPo 5000 mAh 7.4V 35C w/connector (2).
• Sealed receiver box for electronics placement.
• Receiver, servo, and battery tray remove from vehicle in one piece for easy
maintenance and cleaning.
• Convenient wire routing keeps critical electronic wires out of drivetrain
components and simplifies disassembly.
Your RC8.2e FT kits comes with the latest components used by our factory race team to win races.
However the following components are necessary to complete the build:
• 2 channel radio/transmitter set with switch – FM/PCM/2.4GHz recommended
• Transmitter batteries (#302, 303 recommended)
• 1/8 Scale Specific Speed Control, Motor, and pinion (see motor manufacturer’s gearing recommendations for correct pinion size).
• Plug Extension (depending on ESC)
• High Torque Steering Servo (AE Part # 29167)
• 1/8th scale buggy tires • CA (Cyanoacrylic) glue (#1597 recommended)
• Polycarbonate specific spray paint or polycarbonate specific bottled paint and airbrush
• Needle nose pliers • Hobby knife • Reamer/hole punch • Ride Height Gauge (#1449 recommended)
• Silicone Shock Fluid / Differential Fluid (Refer to catalog for complete listings)
• Body Scissors (AE Part # 1737) • Wire cutters • Soldering Iron • FT Threadlock (#1596)
• FT Hex Wrenches (AE Part # 1541, 1655) • Multi Tool (AE Part #7494) • FT Turnbuckle Wrench (#89240)
• FT Nut Drivers (AE Part #1561, 1663-1668) • Calipers or a Precision Ruler • Green Slime shock lube (AE Part # 1105)
:: Additional Items Needed

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Bag L
32................Wheels, Tires, and Body Install
32................Building Tips
33................Chassis Tips
33................Front End Tips
34................Rear End Tips
35................Droop Settings
36-45.........Catalog
45................Contact Info
46................Notes
47.................Setup Sheet “Kit Setup”
48................1:1 Hardware “Fold Out
49................Setup Sheet “Blank”
50................Back Cover
:: Table of Contents
:: Notes
This symbols indicates a
special note or instruction
in the manual.
!There is a 1:1 hardware foldout page in the back
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.
1....................Cover
2....................Introduction
3....................Table of Contents
BAG A & AA
4....................Chassis Assembly
BAG B
4-5...............Steering Assembly
Bag C & CC
6-9...............Front, Rear, and Center
Differential Assembly
Bag D & DD
9-11.............Front Bulkhead Assembly
Bag E & EE
11-14..........Front Suspension Assembly
Bag F & FF
15-16..........Rear Bulkhead Assembly
Bag G & GG
16-19..........Rear Suspension Assembly
Bag H
20-21..........Wing Assembly
Bag I & II
21-23.........Center Bulkhead Assembly
Bag J & JJ
24-26.........Shock Assembly
Bag K
27-31..........Radio Tray Assembly
Associated Electrics, Inc.
26021 Commercentre Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
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Customer Service
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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:: Chassis Assembly - Bag A & AA
:: Chassis Assembly (cont.) - Bag A & AA
:: Steering Assembly - Bag B
89485
RC8B
aluminum
steering
posts
89476
FT RC8B
+3mm
chassis
89552
RC8.2
side
guards
25201
3x8mm
fhcs
89214
4x12mm
fhcs
89117
Diff
shim
89014
Steering
rack post
89161
5x8mm
bearing
89016
Servo
saver
spring
89016
Servo
saver
retainer
89016
Servo
saver
bolt
89015
Servo
saver
arm
89015
Servo
saver
bellcrank
x4
x2
x2
x2
x4
x2
x2
gap setting:
7mm
!
#1596
thread lock
#1596
thread lock
#6588
black grease
#1596
thread lock
Note: cut fuel
tubing brace off of
the left side guard.
!

5
:: Steering Assembly (cont.)- Bag B
:: Steering Assembly (cont.)- Bag B
:: Steering Assembly (cont.)- Bag B
89455
3x22mm
fhcs
31404
6x10mm
bearing
89075
RC8
steering
ballstuds
89077
Flanged
pivot ball
89242
Steering
drag link
25202
3x10mm
fhcs
89074
Steering
eyelet
25215
M3
locknut
89234
Aluminum
top plate
(blue)
89011
Front body
mount
89455
3x22mm
fhcs
89258
Front chassis
brace
(plastic)
29mm
89526
50mm steel
turnbuckle
x2
x2
x2
x4
x2
x2
#1596
thread lock
#1596
thread lock
#1596
thread lock
Smooth edge towards
drivers side!
Build Two
!
note the direction
of the body post
during installation.
!
89214
4x12mm
fhcs
89209
3x18mm
fhcs
x2
25215
M3
locknut

6
:: Front/Rear Differential Assembly - Bag C & CC
:: Front/Rear Differential Assembly (cont.) - Bag C & CC
:: Front/Rear Differential Assembly (cont.) - Bag C & CC
Diff outdrive
differences
!
89120
Diff
washer
89121
Diff
O-Ring
89120
Diff
outdrive
pin
89120
Sun gear
89120
Spider
gear
assembly
25236
8x16mm
bearing 89477
Light
outdrives
(front, long)
89121
Diff
O-Ring 89478
Light
outdrives
(rear, short)
89115
Diff
housing
x2
Align pin with
groove in sun gear
!
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
Center Diff
Outdrive
Front Diff
Outdrive
(long)
Rear Diff
Outdrive
(short)

7
:: Front/Rear Differential Assembly (cont.) - Bag C & CC
:: Front/Rear Differential Assembly (cont.) - Bag C & CC
:: Front/Rear Differential Assembly (cont.) - Bag C & CC
89120
Diff
outdrive
pin
89116
Diff
gasket
25236
8x16mm
bearing
89494
Light diff
ring gear
89477
Light
outdrives
(front, long)
89121
Diff
O-Ring
89121
Diff
O-Ring
89478
Light
outdrives
(rear, short)
Align pin with
groove in sun gear
!
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
89120
Sun gear
O-Ring
#6588
black grease
89120
Diff
washer
x2
89208
3x14mm
fhcs
x4
Diff fluid
5,000cst
#5453
Tighten screws
evenly and firmly.
Fill with diff fluid to
top of gears.
!
!
Build
front and
rear diffs!
!

8
:: Center Differential Assembly - Bag C & CC
:: Center Differential Assembly (cont.) - Bag C & CC
:: Center Differential Assembly (cont.) - Bag C & CC
Align pin with
groove in sun gear
!
89120
Sun gear
89115
Diff
housing
25236
8x16mm
bearing
89121
Diff
O-Ring
89119
Diff
outdrives
(center)
89120
Diff
washer
x2
89121
Diff
O-Ring
89519
Plastic
spur gear
(46T)
89119
Diff
outdrives
(center)
25236
8x16mm
bearing
89121
Diff
O-Ring
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
89120
Diff
outdrive
pin
89120
Spider
gear
assembly

9
:: Center Differential Assembly (cont.) - Bag C & CC
:: Center Differential Assembly (cont.) - Bag C & CC
:: Front Bulkhead Assembly - Bag D & DD
Align pin with
groove in sun gear
!
89120
Sun gear
89116
Diff
gasket
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
89120
Diff
outdrive
pin
89120
Diff
washer
x2
89121
Diff
O-Ring
89103
Center CVA
bone
(front)
89557
Pin
retainer
O-ring
89106
CVA
u-joint
coupler
89106
CVA pin
89286
Gearbox
input cup
(aluminum)
89557
Pin
retainer
boot
89208
3x14mm
fhcs
x4
Tighten screws
evenly and firmly.
Fill with diff fluid to
top of gears.
Input cup has additional holes
for crosspin to extend the life of
the input cup.
!
!
!
!
Diff fluid
5,000cst
#5453

:: Front Bulkhead Assembly (cont.) - Bag D & DD
:: Front Bulkhead Assembly (cont.) - Bag D & DD
:: Front Bulkhead Assembly (cont.) - Bag D & DD
10
25236
8x16mm
bearing
89474
3x22mm
shcs
89224
3x16mm
shcs
89454
3x12mm
shcs
25215
M3
locknut
89221
5x4mm
setscrew
89481
Low
B-Plate
89538
RC8.2 front
shock tower
(aluminum)
89472
Front
bulkhead
spacer
89017
Inner
gearbox
89114
Diff pinion
gear
89117
Diff
shim
89017
Outer
gearbox
x2
x2
x2
x2
x4
x4
Key setscrew onto
flat side of shaft.
Tighten with no
endplay.
!
#1596
thread lock
!
!
Diff shims
installed to diff,
diff installed to
gearbox.
!
Wrap boot over the O-Ring.
!
!

:: Front Bulkhead Assembly (cont.) - Bag D & DD
:: Front Suspension Assembly - Bag E & EE
:: Front Suspension Assembly (cont.) - Bag E & EE
3
2
1
11
Build right
and left sides!
Right Side
Left Side
Build right
and left
sides!
Build Two!
!
!
!
89162
15x21x4mm
bearing
89223
3x8mm
shcs
89095
Wheel hex
(aluminum)
89096
Wheel hex
pins
89380
FT machined
steering blocks
89473
Steel
shock
standoffs
89285
Front stub
axle
(aluminum)
25236
8x16x5mm
bearing
89230
Silver
cone
washer
89225
3x24mm
shcs
89105
CVA
u-joint
coupler
89102
CVA
bone
89105
CVA pin
x2
x2
x2
#1596
thread lock
#1596
thread lock
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
#1596
thread lock
Axle has additional holes
for crosspin to extend
the life of the Axle.
!
!

12
:: Front Suspension Assembly (cont.) - Bag E & EE
:: Front Suspension Assembly (cont.) - Bag E & EE
:: Front Suspension Assembly (cont.) - Bag E & EE
89317
Droop
screw
25192
3x20mm
shcs
89537
RC8.2
swaybar
ball joint
89207
4x12mm
bhcs
89558
RC8.2
caster
blocks
89029
Steering
block
bushing
(short)
89029
Steering block
bushing (long)
89536
RC8.2
swaybar
pivot ball
89537
RC8.2
swaybar
drop link
89550
RC8.2
front
arms
89032
16 deg. caster
angle bushing
(blue)
89032
16 deg. caster
angle bushing
(red)
89206
4x10mm
bhcs
Do not tighten until
bushing is keyed
into steering block.
Note:
One drop only.
Spread evenly
inside the threads.
Note:
Key bushings into
steering block.
!
!
!
#1596
thread lock
#1596
thread lock
#1596
thread lock
Build right
and left
sides!
Build right
and left
sides!
Droop
screw
placement!
Build right
and left
sides!
Build Two!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
Note: direction
blue
red
16 deg
16 deg
31520
2.5x6mm
bhcs 89041
Outer
hinge pin

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:: Front Suspension Assembly (cont.) - Bag E & EE
:: Front Suspension Assembly (cont.) - Bag E & EE
:: Front Suspension Assembly (cont.) - Bag E & EE
89549
RC8.2
front upper
arm
89076
Camber
rod ends
89225
3x24mm
shcs
89230
Silver cone
washer
89219
3x5mm
setscrew
89017
Swaybar
mount
25225
3x3mm
setscrew
89230
Silver cone
washer
89482
Low B-plate
insert
89039
Hinge pin
bushings
(two dot)
89553
RC8.2 inner
hinge pins
TiN (front)
89269
38mm
steel
turnbuckle
25215
M3
locknut
x2
x2
x2
x2
x2
x2
x2
Build right
and left
sides!
!
Smooth edge towards
drivers side! Side view
89279
3x45mm
shcs
31531
3x6mm
bhcs
89227
3x28mm
shcs
25215
M3
locknut
89533
RC8.2 FR
swaybar
2.3 (white)
89460
Aluminum
A-plate
x2
x2
#1596
thread lock
2 dot up
hinge pin
bushing
8mm
Tighten screws to
remove free play but
ensure some
movement.
!

14
:: Front Suspension Assembly (cont.) - Bag E & EE
:: Front Suspension Assembly (cont.) - Bag E & EE
3 dot down
hinge pin
bushing
1 dot
Shock tower
hinge pin
bushing
31531
3x6mm
bhcs
89039
Hinge pin
bushing
(three dot)
89040
Upper
inner
hinge pin
25215
M3
locknut
89217
4x14mm
fhcs
89214
4x12mm
fhcs
89022
Front
bumper
89227
3x28mm
shcs
89018
Gearbox
gasket
89470
Shock tower
hinge pin
bushings
(one dot)
89218
3x8mm
washer
89218
3x8mm
washer
x2
x2
x2
x2
x2
x2
x2
#6588
black grease
Build right
and left
sides!
!

15
:: Rear Bulkhead Assembly - Bag F & FF
:: Rear Bulkhead Assembly (cont.) - Bag F & FF
:: Rear Bulkhead Assembly (cont.) - Bag F & FF
#6588
black grease
89560
Center CVA
bone +3mm
(rear)
89557
Pin
retainer
O-ring
89106
CVA
u-joint
coupler
89106
CVA pin
89286
Gearbox
input cup
(aluminum)
89557
Pin
retainer
boot
25236
8x16mm
bearing
25191
3x18mm
shcs
89462
Aluminum
C-plate
89017
Inner
gearbox
89114
Diff pinion
gear
x2
x2
89221
5x4mm
setscrew
Key setscrew onto
flat side of shaft.
Tighten with no
endplay.
!
Wrap boot over the O-Ring.
!
!
Input cup has additional holes
for crosspin to extend the life of
the input cup.
!
!
#1596
thread lock

16
:: Rear Bulkhead Assembly (cont.) - Bag F & FF
:: Rear Bulkhead Assembly (cont.) - Bag F & FF
:: Rear Suspension Assembly - Bag G & GG
89105
CVA
u-joint
coupler
89224
3x16mm
shcs
89225
3x24mm
shcs
89258
Chassis
brace
(rear)
89227
3x28mm
shcs
89454
3x12mm
shcs
25620
3x10mm
shcs
89011
Body
mount
(rear)
89102
CVA
bone
89107
CVA boot
89017
Outer
gearbox
89539
RC8.2 rear
shock tower
(aluminum)
x2
x2
x2
x2
25215
M3
locknut
89117
Diff
shim
89473
Steel
shock
standoffs
89230
Silver
cone
washer
25215
M3
locknut
x2
x2
x2
x3
!
!
21
14
25
36
3
Diff shims in-
stalled to diff,
diff installed to
gearbox.
tapered side of
cone washer
faces towards
chassis brace
!
!
#6588
black grease

17
:: Rear Suspension Assembly (cont.) - Bag G & GG
:: Rear Suspension Assembly (cont.) - Bag G & GG
:: Rear Suspension Assembly (cont.) - Bag G & GG
89537
RC8.2
swaybar
ball joint
89536
RC8.2
swaybar
pivot ball
89537
RC8.2
swaybar
drop link
Build Two!
!
89107
Bearing
shield
89284
Rear stub
axle
(aluminum)
Build right
and left
sides!
Build right
and left
sides!
Build Two!
!
!
!
89284
Rear stub
axle
(aluminum)
89105
CVA pin
(fr/rr)
89162
15x21mm
bearing
89033
hub
carrier
25236
8x16mm
bearing
89223
3x8mm
shcs
89095
Wheel hex
(aluminum)
89096
Wheel hex
pins
#1596
thread lock
Axle has additional holes
for crosspin to extend
the life of the Axle.
!
!

18
:: Rear Suspension Assembly (cont.) - Bag G & GG
:: Rear Suspension Assembly (cont.) - Bag G & GG
:: Rear Suspension Assembly (cont.) - Bag G & GG
Smooth edge towards
drivers side!
89474
3x22mm
shcs 31520
2.5x6mm
bhcs
89076
Camber
ball joints
89076
Camber
pivot balls
89076
Camber
rod end
89454
3x12mm
shcs
89317
Droop
screw
89031
Hub
spacers
25215
M3
locknut
89041
Outer
hinge pin
89269
38mm steel
turnbuckle
89561
Rear
mud
guard
89551
RC8.2
rear arm
25192
3x20mm
shcs
x2
x2
x2
x2
x2
Build right
and left
sides!
Build right
and left
sides!
Build right
and left
sides!
!
!
!
6mm
Driver
Side
Passenger
Side
Droop
screw
placement!
!
!
!
Note the direction
of rod end when
installing.
Right side shown.
!

19
:: Rear Suspension Assembly (cont.) - Bag G & GG
::: Rear Suspension Assembly (cont.) - Bag G & GG
::: Rear Suspension Assembly (cont.) - Bag G & GG
89452
3x50mm
shcs
89230
Silver cone
washer
25192
3x20mm
shcs
31531
3x6mm
bhcs
89487
RC8B rear
swaybar
(2.5 green)
89039
Hinge pin
bushings
89463
Aluminum
D-plate
25215
M3
locknut
25225
3x3mm
setscrew
89017
Swaybar
mount
89466
Inner hinge pin
(4mm HMA)
x2
x2
x2
x2
x2
x2
x2
x2
1 dot
hinge pin
bushing
21
14
25
36
3
#1596
thread lock
#1596
thread lock
2 dot down
hinge pin
bushing
89470
Hinge pin
bushings
(two dot)
x2

20
:: Wing Assembly - Bag H
:: Wing Assembly (cont.) - Bag H
89540
RC8.2
wing
mounts
25215
M3
locknut
25215
M3
locknut
25204
3x16mm
fhcs
89540
RC8.2
Wing mount
upper brace
89304
JC Illuzion
wing
(black)
89229
Blue
countersunk
washer
25192
3x20mm
shcs
25215
M3
locknut
89228
3x40mm
shcs
x2
x2
x2
x2
x2
x2
89219
3x5mm
setscrew
x2
Tighten screws to
remove free play but
ensure some
movement.
!