User Manual

2
:: Introduction
:: RC8.2e Platform Features
:: Other Helpful Items
Associated Electrics, Inc.
26021 Commercentre Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
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Thank you for purchasing this Team Associated product. This manual contains instructions and tips for building and maintaining
your new RC8.2e RTR. Please take a moment to read through it an familiarize yourself with these steps as they will help you to
understand each component’s function and show you some tips for getting the most out of your RC8.2e RTR. We are continually
changing and improving our designs; therefore, actual parts may appear slightly different than the illustrations.
• XP SC1300-BL ESC with High Power Connector (works with 3S 11.1V or 4S 14.8V Lipo)
• Reedy 2000 KV motor
• High torque S2008MG Metal Gear Servo
• XP-SSi 2.4Ghz Radio System
• RC8e body with air scoops (#89523)
• RC8.2 racing suspension
• Low CG, 3mm thick 7075 Aluminum shock towers
• 16mm Big-Bore Aluminum Shocks bodies and Caps with Pre-load Clips
• Rubber shock boots
• Upgraded Dual bell-crank steering with reduced bump-steer
• Black hard-anodized 7075 Alum. Chassis with keyed suspension plates
• Aluminum steering knuckles for improved durability
• Alloy Steel Turnbuckles
• Caster blocks adjust 14, 16, or 18 degrees with molded inserts
• 10 mm thick arms
• Molded suspension pivot bushings for adjustable pivot height
• 4.30:1 ratio gearboxes
• Molded composite front and rear chassis braces
• Rigid one-piece motor mount utilizes standard motor screw mounting pattern
• Lowered, lightweight wing mount
• Large speed control mounting area raised off of chassis to allow for easy screw mounting of common speed controllers
• Speed control mounting area includes convenient switch-mounting boss
• Utilizes 3 hook-and-loop straps to secure LiPo batteries into battery tray
• Molded Battery tray supports 7.4 -14.8V battery packs with room for foam pads
• Requires 3S 11.1 V or 4S 14.8 V LiPo battery pack with High Power Connector
(recommended #626 LiPo 14.8V, 5500 mAh, 60C, #733 LiPo 14.8V, 3700mAh, 35C).
• Sealed receiver box for proper electronics placement
• Receiver, Servo, and battery tray remove from car in one piece for easy maintenance and cleaning
• Convenient wire routing keeps critical electronic wires out of drivetrain components and simplifies disassembly
• Includes pinion gear (17T) and molded spur gear (46T)
Your RC8.2e RTR requires the following items to complete your kit:
• Transmitter batteries (#302, 303 recommended)
• 3S 11.1v LiPo battery pack with High Power Connector
-OR-
• 4S 14.8v LiPo battery pack with High Power Connector (AE #626, 733)
• Battery charger (peak detection charger recommended) (AE #604)
• Needle nose pliers • Hobby knife • Reamer/hole punch • Ride Height Gauge (#1449 recommended)
• Silicone Shock Fluid / Differential Fluid (Refer to catalog for complete listings)
• Body Scissors (AE Part # 1737) • Wire cutters • Soldering Iron • FT Threadlock (#1596)
• FT Hex Wrenches (AE Part # 1541, 1655) • Multi Tool (AE Part #7494) • FT Turnbuckle Wrench (#89240)
• FT Nut Drivers (AE Part #1561, 1663-1668) • Calipers or a Precision Ruler • Green Slime shock lube (AE Part # 1105)
:: Additional Items Needed