:: Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Team Associated product. This assembly manual contains instructions and tips for building and maintaining your new RC10SC5M Team 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.
:: Hardware - 1:1 Scale View Button Head (bhcs) Flat Head (fhcs) 2x4mm (31510) Aluminum (8545) 3x8mm (25201) Aluminum (8553) Titanium (91592) 2.5x6mm (31520) 2.5x8mm (31521) 3x4mm (91158) 3x5mm (31530) 3x6mm (31531) Aluminum (8550) Titanium (91580) 5x10x4mm (25237) 3x12mm (25203) Aluminum (8556) Titanium (91594) 6x13x5 (91476) 3x18mm (89209) Titanium (91597) 3x3mm (25225) 3x8mm (4670) 3x16mm (4689) Shims and Washers Servo Mount Washer (7337) (.250 x .125 x .
:: Table of Contents 1................... Cover 2................... Introduction 3...................1:1 Hardware “Fold Out” 4................... Table of Contents 5 - 6..............Front Top Plate and Steering Build (Bag A-AA) 6 - 7..............Front Arms and Uprights Build (Bag B) 7 - 8..............Front Shock Tower and Bumper Build (Bag C) 10 - 11.........Gearbox Build (Bag F-FF) 11 - 12.........Slipper Build (Bag G-GG) 12 - 13........
8/15 :: Front Top Plate and Steering Build - Bag A - AA - Step 1 91048 x2 Heavy-duty Ballstud, 8mm 5407 x2 Red O-Ring 91475 x4 3x7x3 Ball Bearing 91391 Steering Bellcrank Brace 91047 Heavy-duty Ballstud, 6mm 91391 Steering Rack 89202 x2 M3 x 12mm BHCS ! Note orientation of steering rack. 31286 x2 FT Ballstud Washer, aluminum (2mm) ! Do not overtighten steering bolts. Make sure there is free movement in the steering rack.
:: Front Top Plate and Steering Build - Bag A - AA - Step 4 25202 x2 M3 x 10mm FHCS 91364 Bulkhead (25 °) ! There are two bulkheads included (25 °, 30 °). 25 ° is the standard one used.
:: Front Arms and Uprights Build - Bag B - Step 3 91402 x2 Caster Block Bushing 71008 RC10T5M Front Arms 91400 Caster Block Spacer 91394 Hinge Pin (front, outer) 89202 x2 M3 x 12mm BHCS 31510 x2 M2 x 4mm BHCS Build 2 (1 left, 1 right) Build 2 (1 left, 1 right) :: Front Shock Tower and Bumper Build - Bag C - Step 1 71004 RC10T5M Front Shock Tower 31286 x2 FT Ballstud Washer, aluminum (1mm) 31521 x2 91371 M2.
:: Front Shock Tower and Bumper Build - Bag C - Step 3 71029 Front Skid Plate 89202 x2 M3 x 12mm BHCS 25204 x2 M3 x 16mm FHCS :: Rear Shock Tower and Bumper Build - Bag D - DD - Step 1 71010 x2 RC10T5M Rear Arm Spacer 25215 x2 M3 Locknut, Black 71010 x2 RC10SC5M Rear Arms 91532 RC10B5M Arm Mount, D 91532 RC10B5M Arm Mount, C (3+1) 25202 x2 M3 x 10mm FHCS 91394 Hinge Pin (rear, Inner) ! 91477 x2 M3 Nut (Black) 89204 x2 M3 x 24mm BHCS NOTE!!! Rear Arm Orientation: Shock mount C should be pointing
:: Rear Shock Tower and Bumper Build - Bag D - DD - Step 3 25204 x2 M3 x 16mm FHCS 71030 RC10SC5M Rear Bumper Support 71030 x2 RC10SC5M Rear Bumper Brace, Upper 89209 x2 M3 x 18mm FHCS :: Rear Shock Tower and Bumper Build - Bag D - DD - Step 4 71037 M3 x 45mm BHCS 71030 RC10SC5M Rear Bumper 71030 RC10SC5M Rear Bumper Brace, Lower 25211 x4 M3 x 10mm BHCS 25215 M3 Locknut :: Differential Build - Bag E - EE - Step 1 #65 91 dif f lu be 6581 x14 3/32 carbide diff balls 7666 Diff Drive Ring #65 91 d
:: Differential Build - Bag E - EE - Step 2 6573 x2 Diff thrust washer #6588 black grease 6574 x6 5/64 diff thrust balls 31400 x2 5 x 8mm, Bearing 6573 Diff thrust bolt :: Differential Build - Bag E - EE - Step 3 ! Compress spring first. 6575 Locking t-nut 6582 Diff thrust spring 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.
:: Gearbox Build - Bag F - FF - Step 2 ! Install the Diff with the head of the Diff Thrust Bolt (#6573) facing the opposite side of the spur gear. 31531 x2 M3 x 6mm BHCS 91521 RC10B5M Chassis Brace 1 59 be #6 f lu f di ! Add a drop of Diff Lube (#6591) to the teeth of the diff gear, idler gears, and top shaft.
:: Slipper Build - Bag G - GG - Step 3 25211 x2 M3 x 10mm BHCS 89209 x2 M3 x 18mm FHCS 25202 x4 M3 x 10mm FHCS :: Rear Hub and CVA Build - Bag H - HH - Step 1 25616 10 x 15 x 4 Bearing ! ! 91414 Rear Hub Link Insert (B) 91049 Heavy-duty Ballstud, 10mm #15 9 ead 6 lock thr 89218 3 x 8mm Washer 91416 Rear Hub Link Nut (B) 91414 Rear Hub 25215 M3 Locknut, black 91414 Rear Hub Insert (0°) Build x2 (right and left side) 91476 6 x 13 x 5 Bearing ! Rear Hub Link Setting: Up C B A A Down ! B
:: Rear Hub and CVA Build - Bag H - HH - Step 3 91414 x2 Rear Hub Spacer You can install optional #4670 set screws to better hold the rear hub inserts and hinge pin. 31510 M2 x 4mm BHCS Build x2 (right and left side) 4670 x2 M3 x 8mm Set Screw (not included in kit) 91394 Hinge Pin (rear, outer) Build x2 (right and left side) :: Turnbuckles Build - Bag I - Step 1 91453 HD Ball Cup 91453 HD Ball Cup (right) 7253 Turnbuckle, 2.62” Steering Turnbuckle 42.
:: Turnbuckles Build - Bag I - Step 3 91453 HD Ball Cup Racers Tip: Use black grease (#6588) on the threads of the turnbuckles for easier ball cup installation! 7253 Turnbuckle, 2.62” 91453 HD Ball Cup Rear Camber Turnbuckle 46.00mm ! Orient the notch to the left throughout the car. It indicates which end has the left hand threads! ! Install the ballstuds on curved side of the ball cup! Build x2 (right and left side) :: Shocks Build - Bag J - JJ - Step 1 91308 12mm Shock Piston (1.5 front) (1.
:: Shocks Build - Bag J - JJ - Step 3 Sh id lu kf oc 432 h S #5 oc #5 k flu 43 id 2 Shock Bleeding Steps: 91449 Shock Cap 1. Front Shock: 32.5 wt 2. 3. Rear Shock: 32.5 wt 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Step 2-3 Step 4-5 Step 6-7 Before assembly, get each bleed screw and thread it 1-2 turns into the shock cap. This will make it easier when you are bleeding your shocks. Remove screw. Pull shock shaft down. Fill shock body 3/4 full with silicone shock fluid.
:: Electronics Build - Bag K - Step 1 31286 FT Ballstud Washer, aluminum (1mm) 91047 Heavy-duty Ballstud, 6mm Servo not included! ! 91443 x2 Servo Mount Align the servo horn 90 degrees 9180 Servo Horn 91455 Steering Link Servo screw not included! A - Airtronics F - Futaba H - Hitec 31532 x4 J - JR M3 x 8mm Printed here BHCS 89009 Servo Horn Ring 91455 x2 Servo Spacers 7337 x4 Gold Washer :: Electronics Build - Bag K - Step 2 31532 x2 M3 x 8mm BHCS Motor not included! 89218 x2 3 x 8mm Washer
:: Electronics Build - Bag K - Step 4 25225 M3 x 3mm Set Screw Receiver not included! 6727 Servo Tape 6338 Antenna Tube & Cap ! There are two options for mounting your antenna.
:: Tires and Body - Bag K - Step 7 Tires / Inserts / Wheels are not included! ! 97 #15 ue gl a c Clean the tire and wheel bead. Carefully apply CA glue (tire adhesive) to the tire bead on both sides.
:: Tuning Tips Tips for Beginners: Before making any changes to the standard setup, make sure you can get around the track without crashing. Changes to your vehicle will not be beneficial if you can’t stay on the track. Your goal is consistent laps. Once you can get around the track consistently, start tuning your vehicle. Make only ONE adjustment at a time, testing it before making another change.
:: Tuning Tips (cont.) Wheelbase Adjustment: You have three options for rear hub spacing, Forward, Middle, & Back. The kit setting of Middle is the most neutral, and will be used most often. For improved handling in bumps or rhythm sections, try moving the hubs to the Back position. This can also make the car handle better in 180° turns. ! *Spacers to the rear will place hubs forward, shortening the wheelbase.
:: Tuning Tips Trailing Axle: Trailing axle is the distance from the king pin to the axle that “trails” behind the pin. The SC5M includes inserts to allow adjustments for trailing axle to three positions: 4mm (standard), 3mm, and 2mm. The standard setup uses 4mm trailing axle for the most stable handling. For more corner entry steering, try the 3mm trailing axle option. It is important to adjust the ackermann and wheelbase settings to match the trailing axle adjustment.
:: Shocks 4187 5407 6299 31327 31510 91304 91308 91310 91448 91449 91481 91483 91489 91490 91491 91497 91499 :: Ball Differential .030 Nylon Washer Red O-Rings E-Clip VCS3 Shock Bottom Cap and O-Ring M2 x 4mm BHCS 12MM Threaded Collar and O-Ring 12MM Shock Pistons, (1.5, 1.6, 1.7) 12MM Shock Spring Cups (+0mm, +5mm, +9mm) Shock Pivot Ball and Rod End 12MM V2 Composite Shock Cap w/O-ring and bleeder screw 12 x 27.5MM V2 Shock Bodies 12 x 36MM V2 Shock Bodies 27.
:: Transmission 25202 25211 25237 25616 31531 31532 89203 89218 91011 91428 91429 91521 91552 91606 M3 x 10mm FHCS M3 x 10mm BHCS Bearing, 5 x 10 x 4 Bearing, 10 x 15 x 4 M3 x 6mm BHCS M3 x 8mm BHCS M3 x 16mm BHC 3 x 8mm Washer 4x4 Idler Gear Shaft Motor Plate (Blue), B5 Idler Gears, B5 RC10B5M Chassis Brace Gearbox 4 Gear V2 (Right & Left) FT Aluminum Top Shaft 20 89203 20 2 2 6 6 10 10 1 1 91552 2 1 25616 1 ea.
:: Optional Gear Differential 4675 91461 91462 91463 91465 M2.
Steering :: FrontBlock, Arm Hex 4670 25189 25215 25237 31510 31520 31530 71008 71033 89202 91047 91049 91148 91394 91400 91402 91404 91407 M3 x 8mm Set Screw M3 x 22mm BHCS M3 Locknut, Black Bearing, 5 x 10 x 4 M2 x 4mm BHCS M2.
:: Battery Strap 4689 5407 91458 91534 91536 M3 x 16mm Set Screw Redo O-Ring Battery Strap Thumbwheel, B5 RC10B5M Battery Strap RC10B5M Battery Foams 6 8 2 1 1 91458 5407 91458 4689 5407 4689 91534 91536 91536 :: Front Bumper 25202 25204 71029 89202 M3 x 10mm FHCS M3 x 16mm FHCS RC10SC5M Front Bumper M3 x 12mm BHCS 20 20 1 10 25202 71029 71029 25202 89202 89202 25204 25204 :: Rear Bumper 25211 25215 71030 M3 x 10mm BHCS M3 Locknut RC10SC5M Rear Bumper 20 20 1 25211 25211 25211 71030
:: Front Shock Tower 21173 25201 25612 31286 71004 71031 71032 89202 89205 91049 91445 91477 Small Body Clips M3 x 8mm FHCS M3 Locknut, with flange FT Ballstud Washer, aluminum (1mm, 2mm) RC10T5M Front Shock Tower RC10SC5M Body Mounts M2.5 x 14MM SHCS M3 x 12mm BHCS M3 x 26mm BHCS Heavy-Duty Ballstud, 10mm Shock Bushing, Composite M3 Nut, Black 12 20 20 4 ea.
:: Chassis 6338 25201 25202 25215 25225 31521 71010 71025 71027 71028 89202 89209 91364 91371 91394 91512 91532 Antenna Tube & Cap (black) M3 x 8mm FHCS M3 x 10mm FHCS M3 Locknut M3 x 3mm Set Screw M2.5 x 8mm BHCS RC10T5M Rear Arm Spacer/Rear Arm RC10SC5M Chassis RC10SC5M Chassis Cradle RC10SC5M Side Guards M3 x 12mm BHCS M3 x 18mm FHCS Bulkhead (25° & 30°), B5 Hinge Pin Brace, B5 Hinge Pin Set, B5 RC10B5M Front Chassis Plate RC10B5M Composite Arm Mount Set 1 20 20 20 20 6 2 1 1 Pr.
:: Factory Team and Option Parts (cont.
:: Reedy Batteries :: XP Electronics 29107 29133 29134 29138 29139 29141 29142 29143 29144 29145 29166 29167 29168 29209 29210 29211 29212 29214 29215 29216 29252 29253 29254 XP DS1903/S1903 Metal Gear Set XP DS1903 Digital Servo XP DS1903MG Digital Servo XP SC500-BL Brushless ESC XP SC900-BL Brushless ESC XP SC450 Brushless ESC XP ESC Fan Option XP SC700-BL Brushless ESC XP SC1200-BL Brushless ESC XP SC1300-BL Brushless ESC XP DS1313 Digital Servo XP DS1015 Digital Servo XP DS1510MG Digital Servo Gear
:: Kicker :: RePlay Cameras RP004 RP005 RP021 RP022 RP023 RP029 RP030 RP032 RP034 RP036 RP042 RP043 RP044 RP045 RP046 RP047 RP048 RP049 RP050 RP054 RP055 RP056 RP057 RP058 RP059 RP060 Replay XD1080 Mini Complete Camera System Replay XD PrimeX Camera System Replay XD1080 Lens Bezel Kit Replay XD1080 Clear Lens Cover Replay XD1080 Lens Bezel & Rear Cap O-Ring Replay XD1080 HDMI to Mini-HDMI Replay XD1080 Mini 8-pin USB Charge Data Cable USB DC Car Charger 1A Stubby Micro SDHC USB Reader 3M VHB 4991 Mount
Driver: Setup Sheet Track: Front Suspension: -1 Camber: 0 Total Toe: 30mm Ride Height: Std Arm Type: Std Tower Type: 5 Caster Block Insert: 25 Kick-Up Angle: 6 Wheel Hex: ° ° Axle Height: Up Middle Down Bump Steer Spacing: Ball Stud Spacing: 2mm 0mm ° ° Steering Stop Spacing: Notes: Date: Event: Team Kit Stock Setup 32 1 1 2 3 4 Trailing Axle Insert: 2mm 3mm 4mm Ball Stud Spacing: 0mm 1mm BA 21 2mm 0mm Caster Block Spacing: Rear Suspension: -1 28mm 8.
Driver: Setup Sheet Track: Front Suspension: Camber: Total Toe: Ride Height: Arm Type: Tower Type: Caster Block Insert: Kick-Up Angle: Wheel Hex: ° ° Date: Event: Bump Steer Spacing: ° ° Ball Stud Spacing: 32 1 1 2 3 4 Trailing Axle Insert: 2mm 3mm 4mm Steering Stop Spacing: Notes: Axle Height: Up Middle Down Ball Stud Spacing: BA 21 BA Caster Block Spacing: Rear Suspension: Camber: Ride Height: Wheel Hex: Hub Spacing: Forward ° Middle Back Anti Roll Bar: None Green (1.2mm) White (1.
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