Associated Electrics Ready-To-Run RIVAL MT8 User manual

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:: Introduction:: Introduction
:: Rival MT8 RTR Features:: Rival MT8 RTR 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 vehicle. Please take a moment to read through the manual and familiarize yourself with the steps.
We are continually changing and improving our designs; therefore, actual parts may appear slightly different than 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.
• 4mm thick aluminum main chassis
• 22 precision ball bearings
• Heavy duty hardened steel CVA axles
• 16mm Big Bore threaded aluminum shock bodies
• Sealed drivetrain
• Three heavy-duty sealed silicone filled gear differentials
• Rigid aluminum center chassis supports
• Aluminum suspension braces
• Four position adjustable wheelie bar
• All metal gear drivetrain
• Rugged steel turnbuckles
• High torque digital servo
• Metal servo horn
• Single 6S or 4S ready 150A ESC
• 2100kv high torque brushless motor
Associated Electrics, Inc.
21062 Bake Pkwy.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
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Your new Rival MT8 comes assembled. The following items are needed for completion.
• 4S or 6S LiPo battery • Suitable battery charger • (4) AA batteries
Tools included: • 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm Wrenches
• Silicone Shock Fluid (Refer to catalog for complete listings) • Silicone Diff Fluid (Refer to catalog for complete listings)
• Body Scissors (AE Part # 1737) • Reamer / Hole Punch (#1499) • Shock Pliers (#1675) • Wire Cutters
• FT Hex/Nut Wrenches (AE Part # 1650)• 17mm Wheel Wrench (#1571)• Needle Nose Pliers • Hobby Knife
• Calipers or a Precision Ruler • Green Slime shock lube (AE Part # 1105) • Soldering Iron
• FT Turnbuckle Wrench (#1114) • FT Universal Tire Balancer (#1498)
:: Table of Contents:: Table of Contents
1................... Cover
2................... Introduction
3...................1:1 Hardware “Fold Out”
4 - 5............. Quick Start Guide
6 - 19............Steps 1- 41
21.................Tuning Tips
22................Back Cover
:: Notes:: Notes
This symbol indicates a special note or instruction in the manual.
!
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.

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:: Hardware - 1:1 Scale View:: Hardware - 1:1 Scale View
3x3mm (25225)
4x3mm (25223)
4x20mm (89245)
Set Screws
Notes:
2.5x8mm (31448)
3x6mm (31541)
3x8mm (25201)
3x10mm (25202)
3x12mm (25203)
3x25mm (89243)
4x10mm (81262)
4x12mm (89214)
4x14mm (89217)
4x16mm (81263)
Flat Head (fhcs)
Plain M3 Nut (91477)
M3 Alum. Locknut, Blue (31550)
M3 Locknut, Black (25215)
M5 Locknut w/Flange (25837)
Nuts (lock/plain)
3x35mm (25653)
5x85mm (25946)
Socket Head (shcs)
2.5x6mm (31520)
3x5mm (31530)
3x8mm (31532)
3x10mm (25211)
3x12mm (89202)
3x14mm (25187)
3x16mm (89203)
3x18mm (2308)
3x20mm (25188)
3x26mm (89205)
4x8mm (81265)
4x10mm (89206)
4x12mm (89207)
4x14mm (81260)
4x16mm (81261)
4x20mm (81266)
Button Head (bhcs) Ball Bearings
5x8x2.5mm (8680)
8x16x5 (91564)
12x18x4 (25843)
10x19x5mm (25940)

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:::: Quick Start GuideQuick Start Guide
:::: Quick Start GuideQuick Start Guide - (cont.)- (cont.)
:::: Quick Start GuideQuick Start Guide - (cont.)- (cont.)
Battery Charging Steps and Safety:
Remove the battery from the vehicle before charging.
Place battery on a fire resistant surface.
Avoid any contact with water or other liquids.
Be sure to select the correct charging mode for the type
of battery you are charging.
ALWAYS use a compatible charger for charging your batteries.
Caution: Never leave the battery unattended while charging.
Always disconnect the charger from the power source when
finished charging.
Caution: Always disconnect the battery when you are
finished driving the vehicle.
Battery Installation:
1. Install the battery with the battery wires directed
towards the rear of the vehicle.
2. Secure the battery strap using two hook and loop straps.
Peak Detection
Quick Charger
Battery Notes and Tip:
Connect the battery as shown.
Disconnect the battery when not in use!
LiPo: LiPo batteries (lithium polymer) are high current
rechargeable batteries. LiPo batteries offer extended run time
and peak performance over NiMH batteries. They require a
peak detection charger designed specifically for LiPo batteries.
These batteries require special care and handling.
LiPo batteries are recommended for advanced users only!
ALWAYS charge a LiPo battery in LiPo mode.
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:::: Quick Start GuideQuick Start Guide - (cont.)- (cont.)
:::: Quick Start GuideQuick Start Guide - (cont.)- (cont.)
Radio System Tuning and Controls:
RULE: Transmitter on First/Vehicle on Second,
Vehicle off First/ Transmitter off Last!
1) Slide the battery cover to remove cover.
2) Install alkaline or rechargeable AA size
batteries into the battery holder.
3) Slide the battery cover back into place making
sure it is completely closed and secure.
4) Turn the power ON. If the power indicator LED
fails to light, check the batteries for insufficient
contact or incorrect polarity.
On/Off Switch
Radio System Tuning and Controls:
DO NOT hold the trigger when turning on the radio.
Refer to Radio owners manual for more in-depth
instructions on radio operation and functions.
Throttle set to Neutral!
Adjust steering
trim so front
wheels point
straight.
Neutral
Push trigger
for Brake
Pull trigger
for Throttle Install body and body clips.
Ready to go!

:::: Step 3Step 3
:::: Step 2Step 2
6
:::: Step 1Step 1
25926
Sun Gear
Shim
25926
Sun Gear
Shim
25926
Diff
O-Ring
25926
Diff
O-Ring
25926
Outdrive
Shim
25926
Outdrive
25926
Outdrive
25926
Bearing
10x19x5
25926
Bearing
10x19x5
25926
Sun Gear
25926
Sun Gear
25926
Sun Gear
25926
Sun Gear
25926
Input Pin
25926
Input Pin
25926
Input Pin
25926
Input Pin
25203
3x12mm
FHCS
25926
Diff Gasket
25926
Planetary
Gear
25926
Diff Cross
Pin
25924
Ring Gear,
38T
25923
Diff Case
x4x4
x2x2x2x2
x2x2
x4x4
x4x4
x4x4
25926
Planetary
Gear Shim
25926
Cross Pin
Insert
diff
fluid
Front Diff Fluid:
60k cst #5458
Rear Diff Fluid:
30k cst #5457
Build 2 (1 front, 1 rear)
Build 1 (1 center)
25926
Outdrive
25925
O-Ring 25925
O-Ring
25926
Outdrive
25926
Bearing
10x19x5
25926
Bearing
10x19x5
25926
Diff
O-Ring
25926
Diff
O-Ring
25926
Sun Gear
Shim
25926
Sun Gear
Shim
x2x2
25904
Spur Gear,
48T
25923
Diff Case

:::: Step 6Step 6
:::: Step 5Step 5
7
:::: Step 4Step 4
25203
3x12mm
FHCS
25926
Diff Gasket
25926
Planetary
Gear
25926
Diff Cross
Pin
x4x4
x2x2
x4x4
x4x4
x4x4
25926
Planetary
Gear Shim
25926
Cross Pin
Insert
Center Diff Fluid:
100k cst #5459
Front x2 Rear x2
Some residual shock
fluid may appear
around the shock cap
after the first few
runs as a result of
bleeding.
Leave a gap when
installing the
shock cap. Compress shock shaft half way.
Let shock fluid bleed from cap,
then tighten cap.
For less rebound, compress
shock shaft farther before
tightening the shock cap.
For more rebound, do not
compress shock shaft as far
before tightening the shock cap.
!
!!
shock
fluid
Front Shock Fluid:
50wt #5435
Rear Shock Fluid:
50wt #5435
25918
Shock
Cap
25920
Shock
Bladder
x2x2
x2x2
25918
E-Clip,
2.5mm
25918
Shock
Piston
25933
Shock Shaft
Front - Short
25933
Shock Shaft
Rear - Long
25920
Shock
O-Ring
25920
Shock Seal
Bushing
25918
Shock Bottom
Cap
25944
Shock Body
Front - Short
25943
Shock Body
Rear - Long
25918
Pivot
Ball, Long
25918
Shock
Eyelet
25920
Uptravel
Spacer

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:::: Step 9Step 9
:::: Step 8Step 8
:::: Step 7Step 7
25918
Spring
Cup
25942
Spring
Collar
25942
Spring
Collar
O-Ring
25934
MT8 Shock
Springs
shock
fluid
Front x2 Rear x2
6mm
1mm
25908
Gearbox
Bottom
25908
Gearbox
25940
Bearing
10x19x5mm
25928
Arm Mount
25910
Arm Mount
Cover
25928
Arm Mount
25843
Bearing
12x18x4mm
25201
3x8mm
FHCS
25925
Pinion
Gear,
13T
25925
Input
Spline
25925
Pinion Gear
Outdrive Shaft
25910
Arm Mount
Cover
x2x2
x2x2 x2x2
x2x2
x2x2
x2x2
x2x2
x2x2
89203
3x16mm
BHCS
89203
3x16mm
BHCS
25187
3x14mm
BHCS
25914
Body
Post
25914
Body
Mount
Front
25914
Body Mount
Pivot
25187
3x14mm
BHCS
25938
Hinge
Pin
25911
MT8 Front
Arm
89203
3x16mm
BHCS
25925
O-Ring
3.8x1.8mm 25908
Gearbox
Cap, Front
25928
Arm Shim
10x4x0.2mm

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:::: Step 1Step 122
:::: Step 1Step 111
:::: Step 10Step 10
x4x4
x2x2
x2x2
x2x2
x2x2
x2x2 25915
MT8 Steering
Block, Left
25187
3x14mm
BHCS
25931
MT8 CVA
Axle
25931
MT8 CVA
Bone
25225
3x3mm
Setscrew
25931
CVA
Barrel
81260
4x14mm
BHCS
25215
M3
Locknut
81260
4x14mm
BHCS
25937
Hat
Bushing
25909
Front Shock
Tower
25909
Center
Brace Mount
25932
MT8 Hex
Adapter
25931
MT8 CVA
Pin
25931
MT8 Shaft
Cover
25915
MT8 Caster
Block, Left
89207
4x12mm
BHCS
x2x2
91564
FT Bearing
8x16x5mm 25223
4x3mm
Setscrew
25932
MT8 Hex
Drive Pin

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:::: Step 15
:::: Step 1Step 144
:::: Step 1Step 133
25215
M3
Locknut
25215
M3
Locknut
25938
3x48mm
Hinge Pin
Screw
25917
MT8 Pivot
Ball
25917
Turnbuckle
38mm
25917
MT8
Upper Arm
25917
Turnbuckle
Rod End
Build x2 (right and left side)
18mm
Upper Turnbuckle
25188
3x20mm
BHCS
31530
3x5mm
BHCS
25938
Hinge Pin
3.5x25mm
25908
Gearbox
Bottom
25908
Gearbox
25940
Bearing
10x19x5mm
25928
Arm Mount
25843
Bearing
12x18x4mm
25201
3x8mm
FHCS
25925
Pinion
Gear, 13T
25925
Input
Spline
25925
Pinion Gear
Outdrive Shaft
25910
Arm Mount
Cover, C
x2x2
x2x2
x2x2
89203
3x16mm
BHCS
89203
3x16mm
BHCS
25925
O-Ring
3.8x1.8mm
25908
Gearbox
Cap, Rear

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:::: Step 18Step 18
:::: Step 17
:::: Step 16Step 16
25910
Arm Mount
Cover, D
25928
Arm Mount
x2x2
x2x2
x2x2
x2x2
x2x2 x2x2
89203
3x16mm
BHCS
89207
4x12mm
BHCS
25187
3x14mm
BHCS
25914
Body
Post
25914
Body
Mount
Rear
25914
Body Mount
Pivot
25187
3x14mm
BHCS
25938
Hinge
Pin
25911
MT8 Rear
Arm
25928
Arm Shim
10x4x0.2mm
25909
Center
Brace Mount
x4x4
x2x2 x2x2
x2x2
25187
3x14mm
BHCS
81260
4x14mm
BHCS
25215
M3
Locknut
81260
4x14mm
BHCS
25909
Rear Shock
Tower
25931
MT8 CVA
Axle
25931
MT8 CVA
Bone
25225
3x3mm
Setscrew
25931
CVA
Barrel 25931
MT8 CVA
Pin
25931
MT8 Shaft
Cover

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:::: Step 21
:::: Step 20Step 20
:::: Step 19Step 19
Build x2 (right and left side)
24.50mm
Rear Camber Turnbuckle
25932
MT8 Hex
Adapter
25915
MT8 Hub
Rear
x2x2
91564
FT Bearing
8x16x5mm 25223
4x3mm
Setscrew
25932
MT8 Hex
Drive Pin
25917
MT8 Pivot
Ball
25917
Turnbuckle
44mm
25917
MT8
Upper Arm
25917
Turnbuckle
Rod End
25215
M3
Locknut
25215
M3
Locknut
25938
3x48mm
Hinge Pin
Screw
25188
3x20mm
BHCS
31530
3x5mm
BHCS
25938
Hinge Pin
3.5x25mm

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:::: Step 24Step 24
:::: Step 23Step 23
:::: Step 22Step 22
x9x9
x2x2 x4x4
x2x2
x2x2
25202
3x10mm
FHCS
25916
Steering
Posts
8680
FT Bearing
5x8x2.5mm
25903
MT8 Chassis
Skid Plate
25901
MT8 Chassis
Side Rails
25929
MT8 Chassis
x2x2
x2x2
x2x2
25211
3x10mm
BHCS
25906
Steering
Bellcrank
Mount
89214
4x12mm
FHCS
25916
MT8
Bellcrank
x2x2
x2x2 89203
3x16mm
BHCS
25916
Spring
Washer
x2x2
x2x2
25937
Steering Rack
Hat Bushing
25916
Steering
Rack
25916
Servo Saver
Spring
25916
Servo Saver
Nut
25916
Servo Saver
Arm, A
25916
Servo Saver
Arm, B
25612
M3 Locknut,
Flanged
2.5mm
x4x4
81265
4x8mm
BHCS

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:::: Step 27Step 27
:::: Step 26Step 26
:::: Step 25Step 25
x2x2
25211
3x10mm
BHCS
25906
MT8 Top
Plate
25203
3x12mm
FHCS
x4x4
x3x3
x2x2
x2x2 x2x2
x4x4
89214
4x12mm
FHCS
25203
3x12mm
FHCS
89217
4x14mm
FHCS
81263
4x16mm
FHCS
89243
3x25mm
FHCS
89207
4x12mm
BHCS
81262
4x10mm
FHCS
31532
3x8mm
BHCS
25907
Gear
Cover 25907
Gearbox
Cap
25907
Center
Gearbox
Seal
25907
Center
Gearbox
25936
MT8
Motor
Mount
25925
Center
Driveshaft
25187
3x14mm
BHCS
25903
Skid Plate,
Rear

:::: Step 29Step 29
:::: Step 30Step 30
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:::: Step 28Step 28
x2x2
x2x2
x2x2
x2x2
x2x2
x2x2 89217
4x14mm
FHCS
89207
4x12mm
BHCS
81263
4x16mm
FHCS
25935
Center
Brace Rod
End
89245
4x20mm
Set Screw
25935
Center
Brace
89243
3x25mm
FHCS
25925
Center
Driveshaft
25187
3x14mm
BHCS
25903
Skid Plate,
Rear
x2x2
81266
4x20mm
BHCS

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:::: Step 33Step 33
:::: Step 31Step 31
:::: Step 32Step 32
Build x2 (right and left side)
Build x2 (right and left side)
43.50mm
Steering Turnbuckle
x2x2
x2x2
25917
MT8 Turnbuckle
Rod End
25917
Turnbuckle,
44mm
25917
MT8 Pivot
Ball
2308
3x18mm
BHCS
89203
3x16mm
BHCS
89205
3x26mm
BHCS
89205
3x26mm
BHCS
25188
3x20mm
BHCS
25188
3x20mm
BHCS
25918
Shock Pivot
Ball
25918
Shock Pivot
Ball
x2x2
x2x2
x2x2
31448
2.5x8mm
FHCS
89202
3x12mm
BHCS
25913
Bumper
Support
Brace
25913
MT8
Bumper
25913
MT8
Bumper
Brace
x4x4
x2x2
x2x2
89202
3x12mm
BHCS
89203
3x16mm
BHCS
25913
Light
Bucket Cap
25939
Front LED
x2x2
25215
M3 Locknut

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:::: Step 34Step 34
:::: Step 35Step 35
:::: Step 36Step 36
x2x2
31520
2.5x6mm
BHCS
25215
M3 Locknut
x2x2
x2x2 x2x2 25945
M5 Flanged
Lock Nut
25946
5x85mm
SHCS
25653
3x35mm
SHCS
25939
Rear LED
25912
Wheelie
Bar Arm
25912
Wheel
Brace 25912
Wheelie
Bar Brace
25912
Wheelie
Bar Wheel
x2x2
x2x2
x2x2
x2x2
x2x2
x2x2
x2x2
x4x4
89207
4x12mm
BHCS
89506
Hook and
Loop Straps
25905
Battery
Box
25201
3x8mm
FHCS
89214
4x12mm
FHCS
89206
4x10mm
BHCS 31541
3x6mm
FHCS
25800
Receiver
Box
25905
ESC Tray
25912
Wheelie Bar
Wheel Hub
x2x2
x8x8
25223
4x3mm
Set Screw
25936
Motor
Mount Slide
25927
Mod-1
Pinion
25211
3x10mm
BHCS
31532
3x8mm
BHCS
Motor 12mm

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:::: Step 37Step 37
:::: Step 38Step 38
:::: Step 39Step 39
Set The Gear Mesh:
To set the gear mesh, rock the spur gear back and
forth without making the pinion gear move. Exessive
amounts of spur gear movement (loose gear mesh)
will cause premature gear failure. If the spur gear
mesh is tight, there will be no movement between the
spur and pinion gears. A gear mesh that is too tight
or too loose will reduce power and damage the gear
teeth.
25914
Wire Loop
81261
4x16mm
BHCS
Servo
x2x2
x4x4
x2x2
x4x4
81261
4x16mm
BHCS
31532
3x8mm
BHCS
25187
3x14mm
BHCS
25930
Servo
Horn
25202
3x10mm
FHCS
25906
Servo
Mount
31532
3x8mm
BHCS
30.50mm
Servo Turnbuckle
x2x2
x2x2
25917
MT8 Turnbuckle
Rod End
25917
Turnbuckle,
50mm
25917
MT8 Pivot
Ball 31532
3x8mm
BHCS

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:::: Step 40Step 40
:::: Step 41Step 41
:::: Step 42
Receiver
6727
Servo Tape
Receiver
6727
Servo Tape
6338
Antenna
Tube,
12”
6332
Body
Clip
25225
M3x3mm
Set Screw 6727
Servo
Tape
Carefully apply ca glue
(tire adhesive) to the tire
bead on the side. Do one
side at a time, allowing it
to dry before gluing the
other side!
CA glue not included!
!
#1597
ca glue
Battery
Switch ESC
Build 4
25919
MT8 Insert
25919
MT8 Tire
(pre-glued)
25919
MT8 Wheel
x2x2
x2x2
25935
Center
Brace Rod
End
89245
4x20mm
Set Screw
25935
Center
Brace
x2x2
81266
4x20mm
BHCS

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:::: Step 43Step 43
:::: Step 44Step 44
Install 4
x4x4
x2x2 2208
Body Clip
25900
Rival MT8
Body,
Painted
25900
Rival MT8
Roof Skid
x2x2
25932
Black Nut
Serrated
Aluminum
17mm
x2x2
25919
MT8 Axle
Cover
25900
MT8 Grill 25900
MT8 Grill
Mount
25900
MT8 Bed
Cage
x4x4
x2x2
31532
3x8mm
BHCS
25900
MT8 Bed
Cage Mount
25900
MT8 Rear
Spoiler
25900
MT8 Rear
Spoiler
Mount
x7x7
31532
3x8mm
BHCS