AE B44.3 Factory Team, User Manual

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Page 2: ...Weight bias can be significantly altered by using either the front motor configuration with a saddle pack or the rear motor configuration with a shorty pack The B44 3 is also backwards compatible with the previous generation VTS slipper clutch not included and ball differentials not included making the B44 3 extremely versatile and adaptable to any track condition Factory Team V2 12mm big bore sho...

Page 3: ...ocknut 6222 8 32 LP Steel Locknut 6953 8 32 Steel Locknut 6952 Nuts lock plain Top Hat Bushings Small Top Hat Bushing 3874 Large Top Hat Bushing 9647 Ballstuds Silver 20 Short 6276 Silver 30 Long 6277 Black 30 Short 3983 2 5x10mm 31522 3x6mm 31531 2 56x1 8 9645 2 56x5 16 4334 4 40x1 4 6288 4 40x3 8 6917 4 40x7 16 2221 4 40x3 4 7413 Button Head bhcs 2 5x10mm 31350 4 40x5 16 7673 4 40x3 8 6292 4 40x...

Page 4: ...g N NN 21 Servo Build Bag O OO 22 Servo Chart 22 Electronics Install 23 24 Body Wheel Tires Install Bag P 24 Notes 25 26 Tuning Tips 27 35 Catalog 36 Setup Sheet Kit Setup 37 Setup Sheet Blank 38 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 ...

Page 5: ...Build x2 9935 B44 3 diff gasket 91463 Gear diff gears shims and pins 6903 3 8 x 5 8 bearing 31350 2 5x10mm fhcs x2 x4 Tighten the screws evenly in a crossing order NOTE Use one drop of diff fluid to hold gasket in place Check for smooth diff action adjust shimming as needed Moving shims 9957 from inside to outside will loosen the diff Moving shims 9957 from outside to inside will tighten the diff ...

Page 6: ...s 6919 4 40x5 16 bhcs x4 Tighten the screws evenly in a crossing order 6588 black grease 6588 black grease 9936 B44 3 diff gasket 31522 2 5x10mm bhcs x4 NOTE Use one drop of diff fluid to hold gasket in place Check for smooth diff action adjust shimming as needed Moving shims 9957 from inside to outside will loosen the diff Moving shims 9957 from outside to inside will tighten the diff NOTE not al...

Page 7: ...48 CVA axle front 9942 B44 3 input shaft gear diff 9942 B44 3 input shaft gear diff 9755 CVA axle rear 9755 CVA axle rear 9747 CVA bone center front 9754 CVA bone rear 9596 CVA bone center rear 7381 CVA pin 7381 CVA pin 9747 CVA bone 9596 CVA bone 9754 CVA bone Build x4 2 front 2 rear Build x2 1 front 1 rear 7996 CVA pin retainer NOTE the front and rear center CVA axles have flats on the ends 6588...

Page 8: ...ble AE 9735 NOTE The orientation of the gear diffs for the shorty pack configuration NOTE The orientation of the gear diffs for the saddle pack configuration NOTE Adjust diff shimming side to side until diff spins free with minimal backlash NOTE Adjust diff shimming side to side until diff spins free with minimal backlash 6924 4 40x3 8 shcs 6588 black grease x6 9733 Upper transmission case 1 drop ...

Page 9: ...ing post x2 x2 9 Steering and Center Battery Brace Build Bag D Step 2 Steering and Center Battery Brace Build Bag D Step 3 6917 4 40x3 8 bhcs 3874 Black carrier bushing x2 x2 9746 Steering bearing set x2 9946 B44 3 aluminum chassis 9743 Steering retainer column 6292 4 40x3 8 fhcs x2 Use the small hole bearings 7673 4 40x5 16 fhcs 9905 Center battery cradle x2 6272 Foam dust cover 9630 030 washer 6...

Page 10: ...Front bulkhead 9765 4 40x7 16 fhcs x2 9715 Front arm x2 1596 thread lock 9717 Front hinge pin brace 9645 2 56x1 8 bhcs 9716 Front inner hinge pin x2 x2 Front Center CVA Gearbox Install Steering and Center Battery Brace Build Bag D Step 4 9746 Steering bearing set x2 6292 4 40x3 8 fhcs 9743 Steering retianer top Use the large hole bearings ...

Page 11: ...uild Bag F Step 1 Rear End Build Bag F Step 2 6915 4 40x5 8 fhcs 9726 Rear arm mount 9645 2 56x1 8 bhcs 6292 4 40x3 8 fhcs 9716 Rear inner hinge pin 4449 4 40x3 16 aluminum locknut 4449 4 40x3 16 aluminum locknut 6936 4 washer 9764 Rear arm 9718 Rear bumper 9726 Rear chassis plate 9765 4 40x7 16 fhcs 7673 4 40x5 16 fhcs x2 x4 x2 x3 x2 x2 x2 Rear Center CVA Gearbox Install Racers Tip Ensure arms ca...

Page 12: ... Included Gear Diff Large hole Center Bulkhead Mounts Install Bag G GG Step 1 9932 B44 3 motor mount 9932 B44 3 motor mount 9931 B44 3 center bulkhead 9931 B44 3 center bulkhead 6292 4 40x3 8 fhcs 6292 4 40x3 8 fhcs x4 x4 1596 thread lock 1596 thread lock Key CVA bones in the diff outdrives Key CVA bones in the diff outdrives Note the gear diff orientation when installing BHCS facing front of the ...

Page 13: ...17 4 40x3 8 bhcs x2 x2 6937 4 40 blue aluminum locknut 6936 Washers aluminum 4 6277 Ballstud 30 silver long x2 x2 x2 6288 4 40x1 4 bhcs Motor not included Pinion and setscrew not included 31531 M3x6mm bhcs 6924 4 40x3 8 shcs 9630 Ballstud washer 9932 B44 3 motor mount x2 x2 x2 Set gear mesh 13 Front Top Deck Build Bag H Step 2 6917 4 40x3 8 bhcs x2 6292 4 40x3 8 fhcs x5 1596 thread lock ...

Page 14: ...ft 4449 4 40x3 16 aluminum locknut x3 x2 Rear Top Deck Build Bag I Step 1 7413 4 40x3 4 bhcs 6292 4 40x3 8 fhcs 9719 Body mounts x2 x2 6917 4 40x3 8 bhcs 6924 4 40x3 8 shcs 9904 Shock tower rear 9714 Shock tower mount x2 x2 1596 thread lock 6277 Ballstud 30 silver long 6937 4 40 blue aluminum locknut 9951 B44 3 top deck rear 6936 Washers aluminum 4 x2 x2 x2 1 5 9 6 t h r e a d l o c k 9945 V2 alum...

Page 15: ...Suspension Build Bag K Step 1 4449 4 40x3 16 aluminum locknut 9722 Steering block right left 6277 Ballstud 30 silver long 6272 Foam dust cover x2 x2 x2 x2 3977 3 16x3 8 bearing x4 9751 Crush tube x2 Left Side Left Side Right Side Right Side 15 Front Suspension Build Bag K Step 2 7369 1 16 axle roll pin 6272 Dust cover foam 9750 Axle drive hex 4449 4 40x3 16 aluminum locknut 9720 Caster block right...

Page 16: ...d holes and optional B tower has in between hole options A Build x2 right and left side 1596 thread lock Front Suspension Build Bag K Step 4 9645 2 56x1 8 bhcs Build x2 right and left side 9716 Hinge pin set Front camber link Front steering link Install x2 right and left side Orient the notch to the left throughout the car It indicates which end has the left hand threads Front Suspension Build Bag...

Page 17: ...t the car It indicates which end has the left hand threads 17 Rear Suspension Build Bag L LL Step 4 8830 Anti roll bar pivots 9170 4 40x1 2 set screw x2 Build x2 8828 Ball cup short 23mm Install x2 right and left side Install x2 right and left side Rear Suspension Build Bag L LL Step 2 7368 3 16 axle shims 7369 1 16 roll pins 9660 2 56 x 7 32 shcs 9890 12mm aluminum clamping wheel hex buggy rear x...

Page 18: ...r 91488 3x21 shock shaft front 91489 3x27 5 shock shaft rear 6299 1 8 E clip 6299 1 8 E clip 4187 Nylon spacer 030 4187 Nylon spacer 030 Racers Tip Use a marker over the numbers on the pistons to make them easily visible Front 1 spacers Rear 1 spacers Rear Suspension Build Bag L LL Step 5 6951 4 40x1 8 setscrew x2 Optional silver anti roll bar also included Adjust so that the anti roll bar is leve...

Page 19: ...ront Shock 35 wt Rear Shock 35 wt Step 2 3 Shock Bleeding Steps 1 Before assembly get each bleed screw and thread it 1 2 turns into the shock cap This will make installation easier when you are bleeding your shocks 2 Pull shock shaft down completely 3 Fill shock body 3 4 full with silicone shock fluid 4 Slowly move the shock shaft up and down to remove air from under the piston 5 Wait for bubbles ...

Page 20: ...s x2 x2 LiPo battery not included 9906 Battery strap locks 9906 Ball joint 9906 4 40x5 8 set screw Battery Cradle Strap Build Bag N NN Step 1 6922 4 40x1 2 fhcs 9905 Battery cradle 9905 Battery spacer x4 x2 x2 LiPo batteries not included x2 x2 x2 x2 9906 Battery straps 9906 Battery strap locks 9906 Ball joint 9906 4 40x5 8 set screw Saddle Pack Configuration Saddle Pack Configuration Shorty Pack C...

Page 21: ... approx one notch Note the orientation of 9943 floating servo mount Servo Build Bag O OO Step 2 Servo Build OPTION 6288 4 40x1 4 bhcs 9944 B44 3 floating servo brace x3 x2 6292 4 40x3 8 fhcs 7337 Gold washer 1779 FT Servo mount x4 x2 x2 x2 7336 Servo spacers 6917 4 40x3 8 bhcs This is an optional way to mount your servo by using two 1779 FT Servo Mounts The second 1779 FT Servo Mount is not includ...

Page 22: ...os position XP 1015 XP 1313 F F F A A H H J J J 9180 servo arm 94102 HS 5625MG HS 5645MG HS645MG Z4750 Z2750 Z250 Z550 S9204 S9250 S9450 S9404 94257 94258 94357 94358 94452 94453 94755 HS 965 HS 985MG HS 5965 HS 5985MG PS 401 PS 2001 PS 2004 PS 2015 PS 2173 PS 2174 PS 2123 PS 2143 PS 2144 Airtronics Airtronics Hitec Hitec JR JR Futaba Futaba KO See ESC manufacturer s instructions for wiring ESC no...

Page 23: ...Bag P Step 3 x2 x2 1736 FT body clips blue 9729 Wing shims 9772 High downforce wing 6 5 Carefully apply tire adhesive to the tire bead on both sides Do one side at a time allow it to dry before gluing the other side 9767 Buggy front wheel hex white x2 x2 9695 Buggy rear wheel hex white 1597 ca glue 1597 ca glue Tires Inserts not included Tires Inserts not included ...

Page 24: ...s get painted from the inside Using high quality masking tape apply tape to the inside of the body to create a design Spray either rattle can or airbrush the paint to the inside of the body prefferably dark colors first lighter colors last NOTE use ONLY paint that is recommended for use with polycarbonate plastics If you don t you can destroy the plastic body After painting cut the body along the ...

Page 25: ...ll give the rear end less roll and the car will tend to accelerate or square up better Lengthening the camber link or raising the ballstud will give the rear more roll and more cornering grip To raise the ballstud remove washers from in between the ballstud and upper deck You should normally use the kit setting and only adjust the ballstud height Front Camber Link Length Washers Under Ballstud Cha...

Page 26: ...ing rack The steering ballstud in the back position on the rack More Ackerman will make the car more forgiving to drive particularly in looser conditions The steering ballstud in the forward position on the rack Less Ackerman will make the car twitchier around center but will have more steering mid to corner exit Steering Rack Front Back Rear Arm Hole The inner hole in the arm tends to work the be...

Page 27: ...2 91343 91344 91345 Pr Pr Pr Pr Pr Pr Pr Pr Pr Pr Pr Pr Pr Pr Pr Pr 1 1 1 1 1 12MM Front SPRING BRN 2 85 12MM Front SPRING BLK 3 00 12MM Front SPRING GRN 3 15 Kit 12MM Front SPRING WHT 3 30 12MM Front SPRING GRY 3 45 12MM Front SPRING BLU 3 60 12MM Front SPRING YLW 3 75 12MM Front SPRING RED 3 90 12MM Front SPRING ORN 4 05 12MM Front SPRING PRL 4 20 12MM Rear SPRING BLK 1 90 12MM Rear SPRING GRN 2...

Page 28: ...3 FT Aluminum Chassis B44 3 FT Shorty Battery Cradle 6292 6292 9718 6917 6917 6292 6292 6292 6292 4449 9717 9713 9645 9645 9765 9726 6292 6292 7673 9718 4449 4449 9645 9645 4449 4449 9726 6936 6936 6292 6292 6915 6915 9765 10 6 4 1 1 1 ea 1 6 1 1 1 1 Washers Alum 4 4 40 x 5 16 FHCS 2 56 x 1 8 BHCS B44 Front Bulkhead Front Hinge Pin Brace B44 Front Rear Bumper B44 Rear Chassis Plate 3 arm mount 4 4...

Page 29: ...3 16 Alum Locknut 4 40 5 40 Plastic Nut 4 40 x 3 8 BHCS 4 40 x 3 4 BHCS 4 40 x 7 8 SHCS 4 40 x 7 16 SHCS B44 Body Mounts B44 Wing Mounts High Downforce Wing 6 5 B44 2 Front Shock Tower B44 2 Rear Shock Tower V2 Aluminum Shock Bushing Shock Bushing Ball 6292 6292 9743 9743 9746 9746 9746 9744 9743 9743 9743 9744 9744 3874 9743 6917 6917 9630 9630 6277 6277 9744 9744 9744 6272 6276 6272 6272 Trans S...

Page 30: ...Alum 4 4 40 X 1 8 Set Screw B44 Shock Tower Mounts B44 Body Mounts Antenna Mount B44 3 FT Front Top Deck B44 3 FT Rear Top Deck 4 40 x 7 16 BHCS 4 40 x 3 8 FHCS 4 40 x 3 8 SHCS Ballstud Washer B44 2 Center Bulkhead Brace B44 3 FT Center Bulkhead B44 3 Motor Mount M3 x 6mm BHCS 30 9719 6292 9714 4449 4449 9951 9950 1736 6936 6936 6277 6277 6288 6917 6917 4449 4449 9714 6925 6925 6925 6292 6292 6292...

Page 31: ...Rear CVA Bone CVA Axle rear FT Rear CVA Kit B44 Rear Arm B44 FT Aluminum Hub 0 B44 FT Aluminum Hub Tower Set 12mm Aluminum Clamping Wheel Hex Buggy Rear Alum Ballstud Washer 1mm 2mm 9716 9716 9716 9716 9764 2221 2221 6272 6272 6272 7996 7996 3977 7935 9660 9890 7933 7368 7368 9630 9864 3983 9872 6932 31286 7369 7369 7381 7381 7381 9755 7381 9754 9748 9747 6277 4449 4449 6953 9750 9751 3977 9647 97...

Page 32: ...r Housing VTS Slipper Pads VTS Slipper Plate FT VTS Slipper Hub outer 16T 48P Pinion Gear 17T 48P Pinion Gear 18T 48P Pinion Gear 19T 48P Pinion Gear 20T 48P Pinion Gear 21T 48P Pinion Gear 22T 48P Pinion Gear 23T 48P Pinion Gear 24T 48P Pinion Gear 25T 48P Pinion Gear 26T 48P Pinion Gear 27T 48P Pinion Gear 28T 48P Pinion Gear 29T 48P Pinion Gear 30T 48P Pinion Gear 31T 48P Pinion Gear 32T 48P Pi...

Page 33: ...1mm Buggy Rear Wheel Yellow 61mm Buggy Front 4WD Wheel White 61mm Buggy Front 4WD Wheel Yellow Reedy Accessories 247 248 249 250 604 606 607 611 616 643 644 645 646 647 648 649 650 654 655 656 657 658 659 669 716 962 974 975 978 979 980 981 982 994 995 996 997 999 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3ea 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Sonic 540 Mach 2 Sensor w bearing Sonic 540 Mach 2 Steel ...

Page 34: ... FT Tire Adhesive Medium Silicone Diff Fluid 1 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 2 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 3 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 4 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 5 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 6 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 7 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 10 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 15 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 20 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 30 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 60 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 80...

Page 35: ... Curved Bill S M AE 2012 Hat White Curved Bill L XL Reedy 2009 Track Banner Team Associated Track Banner Team Associated Cloth Banner Use part number plus the desired size when ordering 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 167...

Page 36: ...TQ Comments Smooth Bumpy Blue Groove Traction High Medium Low Soft Dirt Grass Clay Wet Dusty Other Radio Throttle Brake E P A Throttle Brake Expo Servo Steering Expo ESC ESC Settings Motor Wind Pinion Spur Gear Batteries Motor Placement Front Back Battery Placement Front Back Shorty Body Type Wing Type Wing Angle Ballast Weight Chassis Weight Total Camber Toe Ride Height Anti Squat Notes Washers N...

Page 37: ...Rear Notes Tire F R Compound F R Insert F R Wheel F R Notes Qualify Main Finish TQ Comments Smooth Bumpy Blue Groove Traction High Medium Low Soft Dirt Grass Clay Wet Dusty Other Radio Throttle Brake E P A Throttle Brake Expo Servo Steering Expo ESC ESC Settings Motor Wind Pinion Spur Gear Batteries Motor Placement Front Back Battery Placement Front Back Shorty Body Type Wing Type Wing Angle Balla...

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