Associated Electrics RC8B3.2e User manual

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:: Introduction:: Introduction
:: KIT Features:: KIT Features
:: Additional:: Additional
:: Other Helpful Items:: Other Helpful Items
Thank you for purchasing this Team Associated product. This assembly manual contains instructions and tips for building and
maintaining your new 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 RC8B3.2e Kit:
• New suspension arm design with inserts for flex adjustments
• Longer rear suspension arm length with narrow rear arm mounts
• New stiff shock bladder design improves jumping and handling performance
• Updated shock cap works for bladder or emulsion style shock setups
• Shorter and lower front bumper reduces drag and allows easier access to anti-roll bar screws
• I.F.M.A.R. approved rear wing
• 42T ring and 12T pinion gears on front and rear differentials for improved gear ratios
• Updated chassis with chamfered front edges to reduce drag
• Side guards are now threaded into the chassis from the top side of the car
• Two-piece sliding motor mount for easy gear mesh adjustment and motor removal
• 90% parts compatibility with RC8B3.1e
Your new RC8B3.2e Kit comes as a kit. There are some items you will need to complete your kit (refer to catalog for suggestions):
• 2 or 3 channel radio/transmitter - /2.4GHz recommended • Transmitter batteries
• 1/8th scale sized motor (#27405, #27406) • 1/8th scale sized ESC (#27007)
• 4s LiPo Battery Pack (#27341, #27342) • Polycarbonate-specific paint
• Steering servo - (#27101, #27115) • Thread-locking compound - (#1596)
• 1:8 scale buggy tires • 1:8 scale buggy wheels • CA (cyanoacrylic) glue - (#1597)
• Needle-nose pliers • Hobby knife • Reamer / hole punch • Ride height gauge
• Silicone Shock/Diff Fluids (Refer to catalog for complete listings) • Body Scissors (AE #1737)
• Shock Pliers - (#1675) • FT Hex Wrenches - (#1518) • FT Hex Wrenches / Nut Drivers - (#1519)
• Reamer / Hole Punch - (#1499) • Wire Cutters • Calipers or a Precision Ruler
• Ride Height Gauge - (#1449) • Turnbuckle Wrench - (#1114) • Wheel Nut Wrench 17mm - (#1571)
• FT 5.0mm Hex Driver - (#1506) • Scissiors - (#1737)
Associated Electrics, Inc.
21062 Bake Parkway.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
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Customer Service
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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:: Hardware - 1:1 Scale View:: Hardware - 1:1 Scale View
2.5x6mm (4675)
2.5x8mm (31448)
3x6mm (31541)
3x8mm (25201)
Titanium (91592)
3x10mm (25202)
Titaniuim (91593)
3x12mm (25203)
Titanium (91594)
3x14mm (89208)
Titanium (91595)
3x30mm (89212)
4x10mm (81262)
4x12mm (89214)
4x14mm (89217)
4x16mm (81263)
4x20mm (81264)
Flat Head (fhcs)
2x5mm (31511)
2x16mm (7184)
3x8mm (89223)
3x10mm (25620)
3x24mm (89225)
Socket Head (shcs)
2x4mm (91492)
2.5x6mm (31520)
2.5x8mm (31521)
2.5x18mm (81259)
3x6mm (31531)
Titanium (91580)
3x10mm (25211)
3x14mm (25187)
Titanium (91584)
3x16mm (89203)
Titanium (91585)
3x20mm (25188)
3x24mm (89204)
Titanium (91589)
4x14mm (81260)
4x16mm (81261)
Button Head (bhcs)
3x3mm (25225)
3x6mm (81257)
3x10mm (4671)
3x12mm (81258)
4x4mm (7732)
5x4mm (89221)
Set Screws
5x8x2.5mm (8680)
5x10x4mm (91560)
6x10x3mm (31404)
6x12x4mm (91561)
8x16x5mm (91564)
8x16x5mm flanged
(91565)
15x21x4mm (91566)
Ball Bearings
M2.5 LockNut, Silver (89215)
M3 Nut (91477)
M3 Alum. Locknut, Blue (31550)
M3 Locknut, Black (25215)
M3 Locknut w/Flange (25612)
FT 3mm Locknuts, Blue(25392)
M4 Locknut (89216)
FT M4 Locknut, Blue (31551)
M4 Locknut, Serrated (91738)
Nuts (lock/plain) Washers / Shims
5.5x0.5mm (31381)
5.5x1.0mm (31382)
5.5x2.0mm (31383)
2.6x6mm Washer (89278)
Bulkhead Washers
7.8x2.0mm, Blue (31386)
3x8mm Washer (89218)

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:: Table of Contents:: Table of Contents
1................... Cover
2................... Introduction
3................... 1:1 Hardware “Fold Out”
4................... Table of Contents
5 - 7..............Differentials Build
(Bag 1.1, 1.2)
7 - 8..............Shocks Build
(Bag 2.1)
9....................Turnbuckles Build
(Bag 3.1, 3.2)
10 - 11.........Steering / Chassis Build
(Bag 4.1, 4.2)
11 - 14........Front Gearbox Build
(Bag 5.1, 5.2, 5.3)
14 - 15........Steering Blocks Build
(Bag 6.1, 6.2)
16 - 18.........Rear End Build
(Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3)
19.................Rear Hubs Build
(Bag 8.1, 8.2)
20................Center Bulkhead Build
(Bag 9.1, 9.2)
20 - 21.......Battery Tray Build
(Bag 10.1, 10.2)
22................Receiver Box Build
(Bag 11.1, 11.2)
23................Wheels / Tires / Body
(Misc.)
24 - 33.......Droop Settings / Catalog
34................Back Cover
:: Notes:: 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.
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Associated Electrics, Inc.
21062 Bake Parkway.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
www.AssociatedElectrics.com · https://twitter.com/Team_Associated · www.instagram.com/teamassociatedrc/ · www.facebook.com/TeamAssociated/
Customer Service
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

:::: Differential BuildDifferential Build (Front and Rear)(Front and Rear) - Bag 1.1, 1.2 - Step 2- Bag 1.1, 1.2 - Step 2
:::: Differential BuildDifferential Build (Front and Rear)(Front and Rear) - Bag 1.1, 1.2 - Step 3- Bag 1.1, 1.2 - Step 3
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:: Differential Build (Front and Rear) - Bag 1.1, 1.2 - Step 1:: Differential Build (Front and Rear) - Bag 1.1, 1.2 - Step 1
2/20
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
Align pin with
groove in sun gear
Align pin with
groove in sun gear
Set aside 13x15.8mm
shims until diff install
!
!
!
81380
Pin
2.5x12mm
81380
Pin
2.5x12mm
81380
Diff Sun
Gear, 20T,
HTC
81012
17mm
Outdrive,
Front Diff
81012
17mm
Outdrive,
Front Diff
81008
15mm
Outdrive,
Rear Diff
81008
15mm
Outdrive,
Rear Diff
81380
Diff Planet
Gear, 10T,
HTC
81380
Diff
Crosspin
81381
Diff Shim
3.6x12x0.12mm
81381
Diff Shim
6x8x0.20mm
81381
Diff Shim
6x8x0.20mm
91564
8x16x5
Bearing
91564
8x16x5
Bearing
81379
Diff
Case
81009
Diff Ring
Gear, 42T
81385
Outdrive
O-Ring
5.8x1.9mm
81385
Outdrive
O-Ring
5.8x1.9mm
x4x4
x4x4
x2x2
Racer’s Tip:
You can use #81385 planet o-ring
between the planet gears and the
diff shims as a tuning option.
Do not install 3.3x1.5mm planet
o-ring for kit setup.
81380
Diff Sun
Gear, 20T,
HTC

:::: Differential BuildDifferential Build (Front and Rear)(Front and Rear) - Bag- Bag 1.1, 1.21.1, 1.2 - Step 4- Step 4
:::: Differential BuildDifferential Build (Center)(Center) - Bag- Bag 1.1, 1.21.1, 1.2 - Step 5- Step 5
:::: Differential BuildDifferential Build (Center)(Center) - Bag- Bag 1.1, 1.21.1, 1.2 - Step 6- Step 6
89208
3x14mm
FHCS
x4x4
Diff Fluid
81384
Diff
Gasket
Front Diff Fluid:
5,000cst #5453
Rear Diff Fluid:
5,000cst #5453
Racer’s Tip:
Use black grease
(#6588) to coat
the diff gasket
before installation!
81380
Diff Planet
Gear, 10T,
HTC
81380
Diff
Crosspin
81381
Diff Shim
3.6x12x0.12mm
x4x4
x4x4
x2x2
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
Align pin with
groove in sun gear
!
!
81380
Pin
2.5x12mm
81012
17mm
Outdrive,
Center Diff
81381
Diff Shim
6x8x0.20mm
91564
8x16x5
Bearing
81379
Diff
Case
81385
Outdrive
O-Ring
5.8x1.9mm
Racer’s Tip:
Fill diff above the cross
pins, below the planet
gears as shown.
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81380
Diff Sun
Gear, 20T,
HTC
Racer’s Tip:
You can use #81385 planet o-ring
between the planet gears and the
diff shims as a tuning option.
Do not install 3.3x1.5mm planet
o-ring for kit setup.

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:::: Differential BuildDifferential Build (Center)(Center) - Bag- Bag 1.1, 1.21.1, 1.2 - Step 7- Step 7
:::: Differential BuildDifferential Build (Center)(Center) - Bag- Bag 1.1, 1.21.1, 1.2 - Step 8- Step 8
Align pin with
groove in sun gear
!
Racer’s Tip:
Fill diff above the cross
pins, below the planet
gears as shown.
Racer’s Tip:
Use black grease
(#6588) to coat
the diff gasket
before installation!
!
Center Diff Fluid:
5,000cst #5453
:: Shocks Build:: Shocks Build -- Bag 2.1Bag 2.1 - Step 1- Step 1
81186
Shock
O-Ring
81185
O-Ring Hat
Bushing
81188
Shock Body
Seal
Retainer
81200
Shock Piston
(8x1.2 tapered)
x2x2
81170
TiN Shock Shaft,
3.5x30.5mm
(Front)
81185
O-Ring
Spacer
81160
Shock Body,
30.5mm
(Front)
81161
Shock Body,
39.5mm
(Rear)
81185
Shock Body
O-Ring
81173
TiN Shock Shaft,
3.5x42.5mm
(Rear)
89278
2.6x6mm
Washer
89215
2.5mm Shock
Piston Locknut
x2x2
Set aside shock pins
and M3x6mm set
screws until shock
installation
Install pistons
taper down
!
!
89208
3x14mm
FHCS
x4x4
Center Diff Fluid:
5,000cst #5453
groove in sun gear
81384
Diff
Gasket
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
81380
Pin
2.5x12mm
81380
Diff Sun
Gear, 20T
81012
17mm
Outdrive,
Center Diff
81381
Diff Shim
6x8x0.20mm
91564
8x16x5
Bearing
81385
Outdrive
O-Ring
5.8x1.9mm
Diff Fluid
81389
B3.1e
Plastic Spur
Gear, 46T

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:::: Shocks BuildShocks Build -- BagBag 2.12.1 - Step 4
The springs come with
a colored marking
pre-installed for easy
identification
!
81194
Spring
Cup,
20mm
81221
Spring
Collar O-Ring,
20mm
81221
Spring
Collar, 20mm
81225
V2 Front Spring,
Blue (5.50lb/in)
81231
V2 Rear Spring,
Blue (4.30lb/in)
shock
fluid
:::: Shocks BuildShocks Build -- BagBag 2.12.1 - Step 3- Step 3
:::: Shocks BuildShocks Build -- BagBag 2.12.1 - Step 2- Step 2
When installing the
shock bladder, make
sure it is correctly
seated within the
shock cap as shown.
Leave a gap
when
installing the
shock cap.
Fill to top of
shock body.
!
!
!
shock
fluid
Front Shock Fluid:
35wt #5429
Rear Shock Fluid:
30wt #5422
Front Shock Fluid:
Rear Shock Fluid:
81453
Bladder,
Stiff
81452
RC8B3.2
Shock Cap
81181
Shock Cap
Insert
91492
2x4mm
BHCS
91492
Gasket
81194
Shock
Rod End
and Ball
81190
Shock
Boots
Racer’s Tip:
Use green slime
(#1105) to
lube the o-rings
before installation!
81181
Shock Cap
Insert
Compress shock shaft fully.
Let shock fluid bleed from
bleeder screw hole, then
tighten the screw.
For more rebound, do not
compress shock shaft as far
before tightening the
shock cap.
!

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:::: Turnbuckles BuildTurnbuckles Build -- BagBag 3.1, 3.23.1, 3.2 - Step 1- Step 1
:::: Turnbuckles BuildTurnbuckles Build -- BagBag 3.1, 3.23.1, 3.2 - Step 2- Step 2
:::: Turnbuckles BuildTurnbuckles Build -- BagBag 3.1, 3.23.1, 3.2 - Step 3- Step 3
Set aside until page 22
Set aside until page 15
Set aside until page 19
Note the direction of
turnbuckle ball
!
!
!
!
Rear Hub Turnbuckle
Steering Turnbuckle
x2x2
x2x2
11.50mm (0.45”)
Steering Servo Turnbuckle
1401
33mm
Turnbuckle
91469
Ball Cup
16.00mm (0.63”)
81398
Turnbuckle
Ball,
Shouldered
81094
Rod End,
5mm,
Offset
81094
Rod End,
5mm
81397
Turnbuckle
Ball,
Shouldered
81397
Turnbuckle
Ball,
Shouldered
89269
Steel
Turnbuckle,
5x38mm
81093
Rod End,
4mm,
Offset 81093
Rod End,
4mm
89526
4x50mm
Turnbuckle
25.00mm (0.98”)
Left Turnbuckle
Left Turnbuckle
Right Turnbuckle
Right Turnbuckle

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:::: Steering / ChassisSteering / Chassis BuildBuild - Bag- Bag 4.1, 4.24.1, 4.2 --Step 2Step 2
:::: Steering / ChassisSteering / Chassis BuildBuild - Bag- Bag 4.1, 4.24.1, 4.2 --Step 3Step 3
8680
5x8x2.5mm
Bearing
x4x4
81084
Servo
Saver
Tube
81084
Servo Saver
Tube Shim
31404
6x10x3mm
Bearing
81083
Servo
Saver
Spring
1.5mm
81086
Servo
Saver Arm
81084
Servo Saver
Tube Spring
Nut & O-Ring
81086
Steering
Bellcrank
81086
Steering
Bellcrank
x2x2
x4x4
Racer’s Tip:
Use black grease
(#6588) to lube
the bellcrank halves
before installation!
:::: Steering / ChassisSteering / Chassis BuildBuild - Bag 4.1, 4.2- Bag 4.1, 4.2 --Step 1Step 1
#6588
black grease
#1596
thread lock
81091
Steering
Post
81262
4x10mm
FHCS
x2x2
x2x2
81460
RC8B3.2e
Chassis
81431
RC8B3.2
Side
Guards
25201
3x8mm
FHCS
31540
3x5mm
FHCS
x8x8
x2x2 Loosely attach
3x5mm FHCS and
then install 3x8mm
FHCS. Tighten after
all screws are installed
(not included)