Associated Electrics RC10TC6.2 User manual

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:: Introduction
:: KIT Features
:: Key Features
:: Items Needed
:: 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 RC10TC6.2.
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.
Team Associated is proud to release the next step in its developmental line of 1:10th scale 4WD electric touring car kits, the RC10TC6.2-FT, further refining the
already successful TC6 platform.
The touring car racing class has been moving forward at an aggressive rate, and the Engineers behind the doors of Area-51 have been hard at work evolving
the TC6 platform to keep the pace. The RC10TC6.2-FT car kit comes equipped with a host of new features to allow for more precise suspension adjustment and
consistent handling for any track condition.
With over two year’s development on the TC6 chassis, the TC6.2-FT car kit ties together all the experience and Factory Team race tested parts. Focusing on precise
suspension adjustments with features such as the new independent arm mount system with interchangeable toe inserts and pivot ball joints. A new dual
bellcrank steering system has optimal Ackermann and steering rates, and is controlled by a servo on a floating mount for steering to match today’s aggressive
racing conditions. Updated bulkhead and top plate configurations allow for optimized flex through the entire length of chassis to give the best grip on any surface.
The RC10TC6.2-FT packs together the key features necessary to keep you at the top of the racing circuit. All without sacrificing low part count or affordability.
It’s plain to see that the RC10TC6.2-FT kit is… another “Champion by Design” from Team Associated!
• Updated arm mount system
o Pivot ball on inner hinge pin allows free pin movement at any toe
or kickup angle
o Insert system for precise adjustment of inner pin width and toe
o Independent arm mount design to allow maximum flex through
entire chassis length, resulting in better grip on all track conditions
• Dual bellcrank steering system
o Optimized Ackermann and steering rates
o Horizontal ballstuds for fine Ackermann adjustments
o 8 precision bearings for accurate swing motion
• Floating servo mount
o Servo mounts to chassis center to allow equal chassis flex in both
directions and a tweak free assembly
o Mount ties to steering bellcrank posts for stable servo positioning
o Slotted servo mount design allows fit for almost any standard servo
• Narrow chassis with optimized flex characteristics
o 2.25mm graphite laminate for optimized flex characteristics
o A narrow 88mm wide to minimize chassis dragging at maximum
chassis roll angles
o Chassis ballast mass mounting locations to fine tune mass balance
• Updated spur gear bulkheads
o Mounting pattern has been made independent of arm mount to
allow flex through entire length of chassis improving overall grip
o Narrowed mounting pattern to allow for more chassis flex and
consistent traction
o Symmetric design helps to minimize part count
• Updated motor mount & spur gear mount
o Floating spur gear design allows for more flex from rear of chassis
helping to gain traction in all conditions
o Motor mount attaches to center line of chassis with a floating post
connection to allow free chassis flex in both directions
• Updated vertical ball stud bearing caps
o Optimized position for inner ball stud
o Vertical ballstud orientation allows for fine adjustments of roll
center height
o 3 link position options give precise control of camber gain
• Spur gear lowered by 1.50mm to give more aggressive handling
characteristics
• Top plate lowered by 1.50mm to allow for more chassis flex and increased
traction in any condition
• Rear gear diff for maximum performance and minimal maintenance
o Lightweight design
o Durable composite construction
o Optimized for a wide “tuning window” to maximize useable
adjustability
o Hard anodized aluminum outdrives for low wear and long life
• Front spool with replaceable composite outdrives
o Outdrives allow the use of existing CVA bone blades to minimize
binding at the bearing surface
o Composite outdrives are replaceable at low cost in the event of a
CVA bone blade failure
• Cross-compatibility with all TC6.1 suspension components
• VCS3 Shock with hard anodized threaded shock bodies
o Bottom loading seal system for ease of build
o TiN coated shock shaft
o Piston attaches to shock shaft with screw for tight clamping and no
slop
o Threaded collar with fine pitch thread for ease of accurate ride
height adjustment
• Titanium turnbuckles with turnbuckle eyelets for easy access to ball stud for
adjustment
• 22 precision ball bearings
Your new FT TC6.2 comes unassembled and requires the following items for completion. (refer to catalog section for suggestions):
• 1:10th scale electric motor and electronic speed control • 1:10th scale 190mm lexan touring car body and Lexan specific paint for body
• 3.7V-7.4V LiPo, 6.6V LiFe, or 4.8V-7.2V NiMh/NiCd battery
• Battery charger (suited for, and particular to, one of the batteries mentioned) • Strapping tape for battery
• 2 channel surface transmitter, 2 channel receiver, and steering servo • 1:10th scale rubber (or foam) touring car tires, rims and inserts
• Silicone Shock Fluid (Refer to catalog for complete listings) • Silicone Diff Fluid (Refer to catalog for complete listings) • Thread Lock (AE Part #1596)
• Body Scissors (AE Part # 1737) • Reamer / Hole Punch • FT Hex Wrenches (AE Part # 1541) • Hobby Knife
• Needle Nose Pliers • Wire Cutters • Soldering Iron • Calipers or a Precision Ruler

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:: Table of Contents
1...................Cover
2...................Introduction
3...................Table of Contents
4-5...............Shock Build (Bag A-AA)
5-8..............Spool and Differential Build
(Bag B-BB)
8-9.............. CVA’s and Turnbuckles Build
(Bag C-CC)
10-11.........Suspension Arms Build
(Bag D-DD)
12-16........Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and
Steering Rack Build (Bag E-EE)
16-20........Steering/Caster Blocks and
Rear HubsBuild (Bag F)
21-25.......Bumper, Anti Roll Bar, and
Electronics Build (Bag G-GG)
26-28.........Tuning Tips
29................Gear Chart
30-37.........Catalog
38................Notes
39................Setup Sheet “Kit Setup”
40................1:1 Hardware “Fold Out”
41.................Setup Sheet “Blank”
42................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 fold out 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.
This symbol indicates a special
note or instruction in the manual.
This symbol indicates a Racers Tip.
!
1/14

4
:: Shock Build - Bag A-AA - Step 1
:: Shock Build - Bag A-AA - Step 2
:: Shock Build - Bag A-AA - Step - 3
Bladder Installation
With the shaft extended 25%, place bladder on
the top of the shock body, displacing the extra oil.
While maintaining pressure on the bladder against
the shock body, carefully lift one side of the bladder
to allow any extra oil to escape. Place stock cap on
top of bladder, and secure it by threading the
aluminum cap retainer onto the shock body.
31325
VCS3 shock
body
6465
Shock
piston
(#2)
31330
VCS3 shock
shaft
31305
Turnbuckle
eyelet
5407
Red
o-rings
31324
VCS3
o-ring
spacer
31324
Shock
bladder
31329
VCS3 shock
cap
31326
VCS3 shock
collar o-ring
31326
VCS3
shock collar
31327
VCS3 shock
bottom cap
31327
VCS3 shock
bottom cap
o-ring
31510
M2x4mm
bhcs
31324
Hat
bushing
31328
VCS3
Aluminum
cap retainer
31324
VCS3
piston
bushing
Shock oil
#5423
(40wt)
Shock oil
#5423
(40wt)
Shock oil
#5423
(40wt)
#1596
thread lock
Thread lock
not included!
!

5
:: Shock Build - Bag A-AA - Step 4
:: Spool and Differential Build - Bag B-BB - Step 1
:: Spool and Differential Build - Bag B-BB - Step 2
31175
Diff pulley
flange
31175
Diff pulley
(40T)
31342
Spool hub
3942
Silver
spring
14.5lb
(front)
3942
Silver
spring
14.5lb
(rear)
6475
Shock
spring cup
Build four
shocks
!
Build four
spring cup
#1597
ca glue
Note!
Always use the same
cam position on both
sides of the car.
Belt Tension
Number
View from left
side of car
17 32
161
Right Side
Left Side
31615
Diff
bearing
cam
31510
M2x4mm
bhcs
31615
Cam
holder
(mid-low)
x2
x4
x2
#1596
thread lock
Use belt tension
position 8 for
standard setup.
!
Cam Position
Mid-Low Mid-High
Low High
Thread lock
not included!
CA glue
not included!
!
!

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:: Spool and Differential Build - Bag B-BB - Step 3
:: Spool and Differential Build - Bag B-BB - Step 4
:: Spool and Differential Build - Bag B-BB - Step 5
x2
x4
x2
x2
31162
Shim
31350
M2.5x10mm
fhcs
x2
x4
31401
10x15mm
bearing
31348
TC6 gear
diff shim
31341
TC6 spool
outdrive
x2
Build two
outdrives
!
31346
TC6 gear
diff outdrive
31349
TC6 gear
diff seals
31349
TC6 gear
diff seals
31345
TC6 gear
diff sun
gear
31345
TC6 gear
diff planet
gear
31347
TC6 gear
diff case
31348
TC6 gear
diff pin
31348
TC6 gear
diff pin
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
#1596
thread lock
Thread lock
not included!
!
x2
31348
TC6 gear
diff shim
(1 small, 1 big)

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:: Spool and Differential Build - Bag B-BB - Step 6
:: Spool and Differential Build - Bag B-BB - Step 7
:: Spool and Differential Build - Bag B-BB - Step 8
x2
x2
31162
Shim
x231401
10x15mm
bearing
Fill to top of
cross pins
!
31349
TC6 gear
diff seals
31345
TC6 gear
diff sun
gear
31347
TC6 gear
diff pulley
31348
TC6 gear
diff pin
31348
TC6 gear
diff shim
(1 small, 1 big)
4675
M2.5x6mm
fhcs
31347
TC6 gear
diff gasket
x2
#6588
black grease
Shock oil
#5423
(40wt)

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:: Spool and Differential Build - Bag B-BB - Step 9
:: Spool and Differential Build - Bag B-BB - Step 10
:: CVA’s and Turnbuckles Build - Bag C-CC - Step 1
31367
TC6.1 CVA
coupler
31367
CVA
cross pin
31368
TC6.1 CVA
bones 31369
TC6.1 CVA
axle
#6588
black grease
Use belt tension
position 7 for
standard setup.
!
Note!
Always use the same
cam position on both
sides of the car.
Right Side
Left Side
31615
Diff
bearing
cam
31615
Cam
holder
(mid-low)
x2 x2
Belt Tension
Number
View from left
side of car
17 32
161
Cam Position
Mid-Low Mid-High
Low High

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:: CVA’s and Turnbuckles Build - Bag C-CC - Step 2
:: CVA’s and Turnbuckles Build - Bag C-CC - Step 3
:: CVA’s and Turnbuckles Build - Bag C-CC - Step 4
Servo Turnbuckle
Steering Turnbuckle
Camber Turnbuckle
34.65mm
1418
0.825”
turnbuckle
1402
1.375”
turnbuckle
1405
1.875”
turnbuckle
49.50mm
57mm
x2
46mm
x2 x2
31305
Turnbuckle
eyelet
Front Rear
31238
CVA blade
31237
retaining
clip
31500
M3x2.5mm
setscrew
Build four
CVA’s
Note!
Align the gap in the
pin retainer to be
opposite of the CVA
pin.
!
!
#1596
thread lock
Thread lock
not included!
!

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:: Suspension Arms Build - Bag D-DD - Step 1
:: Suspension Arms Build - Bag D-DD - Step 2
:: Suspension Arms Build - Bag D-DD - Step 3
Build left
and right
sides
Build four
inner arm
mounts
Install
front and
rear
Build left
and right
sides
!
!
!
!
Wheel Base Shims
1mm 2mm
Wheel Base Shims
1mm 2mm
31280
5mm
ballstud
(short)
31221
Inner
hinge pin
31200
Wheelbase
shim (1mm)
31200
Wheelbase
shim (1mm)
31200
Wheelbase
shim (2mm)
31200
Wheelbase
shim (2mm)
25227
M4x8mm
setscrew
31356
Front
suspension
arm
31356
Front
suspension
arm insert
(B)
31221
Inner
hinge pin
25227
M4x8mm
setscrew
31283
5mm
ballstud
(long)
31357
Rear
suspension
arm
31357
Rear
suspension
arm insert
(B)
x4
x4
x2
x2
31541
M3x6mm
fhcs
31600
TC6.2
chassis
4617
Front
bulkhead
shim
(0.5mm)
31619
TC6.2 Inner
arm mount
31621
Inner hinge
pin ball
31621
Inner hinge
pin ball
31620
TC6.2 arm
mount insert
(1 dot)
Suspension Arm Insert
(front)
A
A
B
B
C
C
C B A
A
B
C
Suspension Arm Insert
(rear)
Arm Mount Inserts
Negative to the inside of vehicle.
Positive to the outside of vehicle.
1 DOT
0 °
-2 DOT
-1/2 °
+2 DOT
+1/2 °
-1 °
-3 DOT +3 DOT
+1 °

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:: Suspension Arms Build - Bag D-DD - Step 4
:: Suspension Arms Build - Bag D-DD - Step 5
:: Suspension Arms Build - Bag D-DD - Step 6
Build two, one for
front, one for rear.
Both with 1 dot inserts
!
Front Droop
Setting: 6mm
Rear Droop
Setting: 5mm
Droop:
The standard settings of
6mm front and 5mm rear
will work best in most cases.
Droop is measured just
underneath the outer hinge
pin as shown in the photos
to the right.
On bumpy or low grip
surfaces, increase the droop
(going to a lower number on
the droop gauge), this will
help increase traction and
consistency.
Droop adjustments of
0.5mm to 1mm can be
very effective on the track!
1
02345678
1
02345678
x2
x2
x2
x2
x2
31541
M3x6mm
fhcs
31541
M3x6mm
fhcs
4617
Front
bulkhead
shim
(0.5mm)
4617
Front
bulkhead
shim
(0.5mm)
31620
TC6.2 arm
mount insert
(1 dot)
31618
TC6.2
Outer Arm
Mount
Arm Mount Inserts
Negative to the inside of vehicle.
Positive to the outside of vehicle.
1 DOT
0 °
-2 DOT
-1/2 °
+2 DOT
+1/2 °
-1 °
-3 DOT +3 DOT
+1 °

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:: Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and Steering Build - Bag E-EE - Step 1
:: Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and Steering Build - Bag E-EE - Step 2
:: Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and Steering Build - Bag E-EE - Step 3
31333
TC6
spur gear
(87T / 48P)
31530
M3x5mm
bhcs
31320
TC6 spur
pulley
(20T)
31314
TC6 spur
gear hub
31319
TC6 spur gear
clamping ring
x3
x2
#1596
thread lock
31540
M3x5mm
fhcs
31532
M3x8mm
bhcs
31616
TC6.2
spur gear
bulkhead
31616
TC6.2
spur gear
bulkhead
31617
TC6.2
motor
mount
31617
TC6.2 motor
mount
standoff
31540
M3x5mm
fhcs
31540
M3x5mm
fhcs
x4
x2
x2
x2
x4
x5
31612
TC6.2
Bulkhead
31612
TC6.2
Bulkhead
Thread lock
not included!
!

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:: Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and Steering Build - Bag E-EE - Step 4
:: Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and Steering Build - Bag E-EE - Step 5
:: Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and Steering Build - Bag E-EE - Step 6
31315
TC6 spur
gear shaft
x2
x2
31331
4x8x3
flanged
bearing
31162
Shim
31160
3mm
E-clip
31160
3mm
E-clip
Front Belt
Rear Belt
31187
Front belt
31188
Rear belt
x231521
M2.5x8mm
bhcs

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:: Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and Steering Build - Bag E-EE - Step 7
:: Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and Steering Build - Bag E-EE - Step 8
:: Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and Steering Build - Bag E-EE - Step 9
Slide belt over
gear diff pulley!
!
Slide belt over
spool pulley!
!
Slide belt over
spool pulley!
!
Slide belt over
gear diff pulley!
!
31286
FT ballstud
washer,
aluminum
(2mm)
31531
M3x6mm
bhcs
31531
M3x6mm
bhcs
31286
FT ballstud
washer,
aluminum
(1mm)
31613
TC6.2
bearing
cap (A)
31614
TC6.2
bearing
cap (B)
31614
TC6.2
bearing
cap (B)
31280
Ballstud,
short,
5mm
31280
Ballstud,
short,
5mm
31613
TC6.2
bearing
cap (A)
x2
x4
x4
x2
x2
x2

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:: Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and Steering Build - Bag E-EE - Step 10
:: Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and Steering Build - Bag E-EE - Step 11
:: Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and Steering Build - Bag E-EE - Step 12
Note!
Place top
plate between
the front belt.
!Belt hidden for
view clarity!
!
Note!
Place top
plate between
the front belt.
!
Belt hidden for
view clarity!
!
x931530
M3x5mm
bhcs
31531
M3x6mm
bhcs
31250
Shock
bushing
31541
M3x6mm
fhcs
31541
M3x6mm
fhcs
x2
x2
x4
x4
31250
Shock
bushing
31531
M3x6mm
bhcs
x2
x2
31601
TC6.2
top plate
31604
TC6.2 front
shock tower
31605
TC6.2 rear
shock tower

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:: Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and Steering Build - Bag E-EE - Step 13
:: Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and Steering Build - Bag E-EE - Step 14
:: Steering / Caster Blocks Build - Bag F - Step 1
Note offset
(Left side shown)
!
25237
5x10mm
bearing
x2
31280
5mm
ballstud
(short)
31370
TC6.1
axle crush
tube
31360
TC6.1
steering
blocks Build left
and right
sides
!
31611
TC6.2 steering
rack hat
bushing
31609
TC6.2 steering
bellcrank post
spacer
25211
M3x10mm
bhcs
31609
TC6.2
steering
bellcrank
post
31403
Bearing,
4 x 7mm
31610
TC6.2
steering
bellcrank
31611
TC6.2
steering
rack
x2
x2
x2
x2
x8
x2
31286
FT ballstud
washer,
aluminum
(1mm)
31283
Ballstud,
long,
5mm
x2
x2
31374
TiN 3.25mm
ballstud,
short neck
31540
M3x5mm
fhcs
x2
Top Plate and
Belts hidden for
view clarity!
!

17
:: Steering / Caster Blocks Build - Bag F - Step 2
:: Steering / Caster Blocks Build - Bag F - Step 3
:: Steering / Caster Blocks Build - Bag F - Step 4
31214
Caster
block
bushing
x2
Use the supplied
symmetric inserts to
select caster angle. When
viewed from the front, the
number should be located
on the top side of the pin,
as shown in the view to the
right. When viewed from
the rear, the number should
be located on the bottom.
!
!
!
31358
TC6.1 caster
blocks
(left and right)
31358
TC6.1 caster
block
inserts
(4 deg)
x2
4
Right
4
Left
31162
Axle shim
31112
1/16” x 5/16”
dowel pins
31234
Clamping
wheel hex
31511
M2x5mm
shcs
Build left
and right
sides
Build left
and right
sides
!
!
RACERS TIP:
Use small amount ca glue to
permanently secure the caster
block inserts in the caster
blocks.

18
:: Steering / Caster Blocks Build - Bag F - Step 5
:: Steering / Caster Blocks Build - Bag F - Step 6
:: Steering / Caster Blocks Build - Bag F - Step 7
Build left
and right
sides
!
!
Orient the notch
to the left throughout
the car. The notch
indicates which end has
the left hand threads!
31284
8mm
ballstud
(long)
31532
M3x8mm
bhcs
Build left
and right
sides
!
31510
M2x4mm
bhcs
31222
Outer
hinge pin

19
:: Steering / Caster Blocks Build - Bag F - Step 8
:: Steering / Caster Blocks Build - Bag F - Step 9
:: Steering / Caster Blocks Build - Bag F - Step 10
31162
Axle shim
31359
TC6.1
rear hub
carrier
31359
TC6.1
rear hub
carrier
inserts
(0 deg)
x2
25237
5x10mm
bearing
31286
Aluminum
ballstud
washer
(2mm)
x2
31370
TC6.1
axle crush
tube
31284
8mm
ballstud
(long)
It is important that the turnbuckle eyelets move freely
once snapped on to the ballstud. If the fit is too tight,
the car handling will be inconsistent. To check, grab
turnbuckle eyelet with fingers and rotate the cup. If
there is resistance, lightly squeeze ball cup with needle
nose pliers as shown and test again. It is important
that the ball cup be snapped onto the ballstud before
squeezing with needle nose pliers. Be sure to check
and adjust the fit for each ball cup that is installed.
!
x2
x2
RACERS TIP:
Use small amount of ca
glue to permanently secure
the rear hub inserts in the
hubs.
Use the supplied
symmetric inserts to select
rear hub toe angle.
When viewed from the
back, the number should
be located on the outside
of the hinge pin, as shown
in the view to the right.
When viewed from the
front, the number should
be located on the inside
of the hinge pin.
!
00
RightLeft
!
!

20
:: Steering / Caster Blocks Build - Bag F - Step 11
:: Steering / Caster Blocks Build - Bag F - Step 12
:: Steering / Caster Blocks Build - Bag F - Step 13
31234
Clamping
wheel hex
31511
M2x5mm
shcs
31112
1/16” x 5/16”
dowel pins
Build left
and right
sides
Build left
and right
sides
!
!
Build left
and right
sides
!
31222
Outer
hinge pin
31510
M2x4mm
bhcs
x231530
M3x5mm
bhcs
x231530
M3x5mm
bhcs
!
Orient the notch
to the left throughout
the car. The notch
indicates which end has
the left hand threads!