:: Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Team Associated product. This assembly manual contains instructions and tips for building and maintaining your new RC10T5M 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..............Shock Towers and Rear Chassis Brace Build (Bag C) 9................... Differential Build (Bag D-DD) 10.................Gearbox Build (Bag E) 12 - 13........Turnbuckles Build (Bag H) 13 - 15........
1/15 :: 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 91364 Bulkhead (25 °) 25202 x2 M3 x 10mm FHCS ! 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) :: Shock Towers and Rear Chassis Brace Build - Bag C - Step 1 91410 Front Bumper 31521 x2 M2.
:: Shock Towers and Rear Chassis Brace Build - Bag C - Step 3 25215 x2 M3 Locknut, Black 71010 x2 RC10T5M Rear Arm Spacer 71010 x2 RC10T5M Rear Arms 91532 RC10B5M Arm Mount, C (3+1) 91532 RC10B5M Arm Mount, D ! 25202 x2 M3 x 10mm FHCS NOTE!!! Rear Arm Orientation: Shock mount C should be pointing upwards once the rear arms are installed! 91394 Hinge Pin (rear, Inner) CB A :: Shock Towers and Rear Chassis Brace Build - Bag C - Step 4 91477 x2 M3 Nut (black) 25202 x4 M3 x 10mm FHCS 31286 x2 FT B
:: Differential Build - Bag D - DD - Step 1 #65 91 dif f lu be 6581 x14 3/32 carbide diff balls 7666 Diff Drive Ring #65 91 dif f lu be 91419 Diff Gear, 52T 7666 Diff Drive Ring #65 91 dif f lu be 91420 Ball Diff Outdrive 91420 Ball Diff Outdrive :: Differential Build - Bag D - DD - 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 D - DD - Step 3 ! Compress spring first.
:: Gearbox Build - Bag E - Step 1 25237 x2 5 x 10 x 4, Bearing 25616 x2 10 x 15 x 4, Bearing 91606 Top Shaft V2, Aluminum 91011 x2 4x4 Idler Gear Shaft 91552 Gearbox 4 Gear, V2 (right & left) 25237 x4 5 x 10 x 4, Bearing 91429 x2 Idler Gear :: Gearbox Build - Bag E - Step 2 ! Install the Diff with the head of the Diff Thrust Bolt (#6573) facing the opposite side of the spur gear.
:: Slipper Build - Bag F - FF - Step 2 ! There should be 1mm of thread showing when Locknut is installed 9739 Slipper Spring 91148 M4 Locknut, with flange and knurl 91423 Slipper Spring Adapter ! See page 19 for gear mesh, and slipper clutch setting instructions! :: Slipper Build - Bag F - FF - Step 3 25211 x2 M3 x 10mm BHCS 25202 x4 M3 x 10mm FHCS 89209 x2 M3 x 18mm FHCS :: Rear Hub and CVA Build - Bag G - GG - Step 1 25616 10 x 15 x 4 Bearing ! ! 91414 Rear Hub Link Insert (B) #15 9 ead
:: Rear Hub and CVA Build - Bag G - GG - Step 2 91438 CVA Coupler 91436 CVA Wheel Hex Pin #6588 e greas black 71016 T5M CVA Bone 91438 CVA Pin 71019 T5M HD CVA Axle 71017 T5 Wheel Hex (rear) Build x2 (right and left side) Build x2 (right and left side) :: Rear Hub and CVA Build - Bag G - GG - Step 3 91414 x2 Rear Hub Spacer You can install optional #4670 set screws to better hold the rear hub inserts and hinge pin.
:: Turnbuckles Build - Bag H - Step 2 7253 Turnbuckle, 2.62” 91453 HD Ball Cup 91453 HD Ball Cup Front Camber Turnbuckle 39.75mm ! Orient the notch to the left throughout the car.
:: Shocks Build - Bag I - II - Step 2 91491 12mm Shock Cap O-Ring 91481 12x27.
:: Shocks Build - Bag I - II - Step 5 ! 91445 Shock Bushing Use outside hole in front arm! 91445 Shock Bushing 25612 M3 Locknut, with flange (black) ! Use inside hole in rear arm! 25189 M3 x 22mm BHCS Build x2 (right and left side) 89202 M3 x 12mm BHCS 25612 M3 Locknut, with flange (black) Build x2 (right and left side) :: Electronics Build - Bag J - Step 1 31286 FT Ballstud Washer, aluminum (1mm) 91047 Heavy-duty Ballstud, 6mm Servo not included! ! 91443 x2 Servo Mount Align the servo h
:: Electronics Build - Bag J - Step 3 91435 Gear Cover ! See page 19 for gear mesh setting instructions! 91089 Belt Cover Cap 31530 x2 M3 x 5mm BHCS Pinion / Setscrew not included! :: Electronics Build - Bag J - Step 4 25225 M3 x 3mm Set Screw Receiver not included! 6727 Servo Tape 6338 Antenna Tube & Cap ! ESC and Capacitor not included! There are two options for mounting your antenna.
:: Electronics Build - Bag J - Step 6 91536 RC10B5M Battery Spacer 91534 RC10B5M Battery Strap 91458 x2 Battery Strap Thumb Wheel 91458 x2 Battery Strap Thumb Wheel O-Ring Batteries not included! :: Wheels / Tires and Body - Bag K - Step 1 ! Tires / Inserts / Wheels are not included! 97 #15 ue gl ca Carefully apply ca glue (tire adhesive) to the tire bead on both sides.
:: Wheels / Tires and Body - Bag K - Step 3 ! Use included hardware to mount your wing. :: Wheels / Tires and Body - Bag K - Step 4 21173 x4 Small Body Clips 71021 RC10T5M Body, Clear Racers Tip: Instead of using the included body clips (#21173), you can use hook and loop tape on the inside of the body, and the sides of the chassis to keep your body in place! :: Wheels / Tires and Body - Bag K - Step 5 Painting Tips: Your T5M Team Kit comes with a clear polycarbonate body.
:: 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.
:: Tuning Tips Trailing Axle: Trailing axle is the distance from the king pin to the axle that “trails” behind the pin. The T5M 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 91315 91317 91448 91449 91481 91483 91489 91490 91491 :: 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) 12mm Big Bore Shock Kit (T5 Front) 12mm Big Bore Shock Kit (T5 Rear) Shock Pivot Ball and Rod End 12MM V2 Composite Shock Cap w/O-ring and bleeder screw 12 x 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 71012 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 91458 91534 91536 M3 x 16mm Set Screw Battery Strap Thumbwheel, B5 RC10B5M Battery Strap RC10B5M Battery Foams 6 2 1 1 91458 91458 91458 4689 91458 4689 91534 91536 91536 91536 91536 :: Front Shock Tower 21173 25202 25612 31286 71004 71018 89202 89204 91049 91445 91477 Small Body Clips M3 x 10mm FHCS M3 Locknut, with flange FT Ballstud Washer, aluminum (1mm, 2mm) RC10T5M Front Shock Tower RC10T5M Body Mounts M3 x 12mm BHCS M3 x 24mm BHCS Heavy-duty Ballstud, 10mm Shock B
:: Chassis 6338 25201 25202 25215 25225 31521 71000 71002 71010 71018 89209 91364 91371 91394 91410 91512 91532 Antenna Tube & Cap (black) M3 x 8mm FHCS M3 x 10mm FHCS M3 Locknut M3 x 3mm Set Screw M2.
:: Factory Team and Option Parts (cont.
:: Body and Decals :: 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
:: Tools 1111 1113 1449 1541 1542 1543 1544 1545 1546 1547 1548 1553 1554 1561 1562 1563 1564 1565 1567 1568 1569 1570 1589 1590 1592 1655 1656 1657 1658 1659 1660 1661 1662 1663 1664 1665 1666 1667 1668 1669 1670 1671 1672 1673 1674 1675 1719 1737 3718 3719 3720 3987 6429 6956 7494 7709 :: RePlay Cameras FT Turnbuckle Wrench 12mm Big Bore Shock Tool FT Off Road Ride Height Gauge FT Hex Driver Set, (7 pcs) FT .050” Silver Hex Driver FT 1/16” Black Hex Driver FT 1.
:: Notes :: Contact Information Associated Electrics, Inc. 26021 Commercentre Drive Lake Forest, CA 92630-8853 USA http://www.TeamAssociated.com http://www.RC10.com http://twitter/Team Associated http://bit.ly/AEonFacebook call: (949) 544-7500 fax: (949) 544-7501 Check out the following web sites for all of our electric kits, current products, new releases, setup help, tips, and racing info! www.TeamAssociated.com. - www.RC10.
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: Wheel Hex: ° ° Axle Height: Up Middle Down Bump Steer Spacing: Ball Stud Spacing: 2mm 32 0mm ° ° Steering Stop Spacing: Notes: Date: Event: Team Kit Stock Setup Trailing Axle Insert: 2mm 3mm 4mm Ball Stud Spacing: 1 1mm BA 0mm 21 2mm 0mm Caster Block Spacing: Rear Suspension: -1 28mm Camber: Ride Height: Wheel Hex: Hub Spacing: Forw
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: ° ° Trailing Axle Insert: 2mm 3mm 4mm Steering Stop Spacing: Notes: Axle Height: Up Middle Down Ball Stud Spacing: 32 1 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 Black (1.2mm) Silver (1.3mm) Gold (1.
Associated Electrics, Inc. 26021 Commercentre Dr. Lake Forest, CA 92630 USA http://www.TeamAssociated.com http://www.RC10.com http://twitter/Team_Associated http://bit.ly/AEonFacebook call: (949) 544-7500 - fax: (949) 544-7501 Check out the following web sites for all of our kits, current products, new releases, setup help, tips, and racing info! www.TeamAssociated.com. - www.RC10.