AE RC8T3, User Manual

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Page 2: ...gs and optimized bladders for more precise volume compensation 7075 T6 aluminum shock towers front and rear feature finely tuned shock mounting and upper arm positions Refined suspension geometry with lower hinge pin inserts for quick and easy roll center adjustments Lightweight one piece wing mounts feature height and forward positioning adjustment for more precise handling Two piece sliding moto...

Page 3: ... 7184 3x8mm 89223 3x10mm 25620 3x24mm 89225 Socket Head shcs 2 5x6mm 31520 2 5x8mm 31521 2 5x18mm 81259 3x6mm 31531 Titanium 91580 3x10mm 25211 3x14mm 25187 Titanium 91584 3x16mm 89203 Titanium 91585 3x20mm 25188 3x24mm 89204 Titanium 91589 4x14mm 81260 4x16mm 81261 Button Head bhcs 3x3mm 25225 3x6mm 81257 3x10mm 4671 3x12mm 81258 4x4mm 7732 5x4mm 89221 Set Screws 5x8x2 5mm 89161 5x10x4mm 91560 6x...

Page 4: ...p Settings 30 41 Catalog 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 949 544 7500 Fax 949 544 7501 Notes There is a 1 1 hardware foldout page in the front of the manual To check the size of a part line up your hardare with the correct dr...

Page 5: ...V2 91564 8x16x5 Bearing 81340 Diff Case V2 Racer s Tip Use black grease 6588 to lube the O Rings before installation Align pin with groove in sun gear 81342 Diff Sun Gear V2 81342 Diff Outdrive Pin V2 81342 Diff Outdrive Pin V2 81344 Diff Outdrive V2 81345 Diff O Ring V2 91564 8x16x5 FT Bearing 81006 Diff Ring Gear 46T V2 Racer s Tip Use black grease 6588 to lube the O Rings before installation 65...

Page 6: ...rive Pin V2 81344 Diff Outdrive V2 81345 Diff O Ring V2 81343 Diff Shim V2 81342 Diff Sun Gear V2 91564 8x16x5 FT Bearing 81340 Diff Case V2 Racer s Tip Use black grease 6588 to lube the O Rings before installation 89208 3x14mm FHCS x4 Diff Fluid 81341 Diff Case Gasket V2 Front Diff Fluid 10 000cst 5455 Rear Diff Fluid 7 000cst 5454 81342 Diff Sun Gear V2 Racer s Tip Fill diff to the top of the pl...

Page 7: ...1310 RC8T3 Chassis x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 1596 thread lock groove in sun gear Align pin with groove in sun gear 89208 3x14mm FHCS x4 Diff Fluid 81341 Diff Case Gasket V2 81350 Spur Gear 46T V2 81342 Diff Outdrive Pin V2 81344 Diff Outdrive V2 81345 Diff O Ring V2 81343 Diff Shim V2 81342 Diff Sun Gear V2 91564 8x16x5 FT Bearing Racer s Tip Use black grease 6588 to lube the O Rings before installation C...

Page 8: ...him 31404 6x10x3mm Bearing 25211 3x10mm BHCS 81087 Servo Saver Spring 81087 Servo Saver Spring Retainer 31511 2x5mm SHCS 1mm 81086 Steering Bellcrank 81086 Steering Bellcrank 81086 Steering Bellcrank x2 x4 x2 1596 thread lock 1596 thread lock 1596 thread lock Tighten 2x5mm SHCS snug Set servo saver tension to 3mm Then tighten 2x5mm SHCS to lock Kit Setup 1 2 3 4 5 Racer s Tip Use black grease 6588...

Page 9: ...5x4mm Set Screw 81020 Center Universal 76mm 81015 Gearbox Inboard 81015 Dust Cap x2 91561 6x12x4mm FT Bearing 25620 3x10mm SHCS 89117 Diff Shim 81050 Arm Mount Insert Center 81316 RC8T3 Front Arm Lower 81046 Arm Mount B 4675 2 5x6mm FHCS 81007 Diff Pinion Gear 10T V2 x2 x2 x2 x2 1596 thread lock Note that each arm is marked with a R for the Right Arm or an L for the Left Arm Racer s Tip Use black ...

Page 10: ...ip 1mm 89214 4x12mm FHCS 81312 RC8T3 Shock Tower Front x2 x2 x2 81032 Chassis Brace Front 81030 Top Plate 81050 Arm Mount Insert Center 81050 Arm Mount Insert Center 81323 RC8T3 Body Mount 89225 3x24mm SHCS 25204 3x16mm FHCS 81196 Shock Bushing 81317 RC8T3 Front Upper Arms 81060 Hinge Pin Front Upper x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x4 81045 Arm Mount A 81050 Arm Mount Insert Center x2 Kit Setup Kit Setup Kit...

Page 11: ...r e a d l o c k 91565 8x16x5mm Bearing Flanged 81065 Steering Block 25225 3x3mm Set Screw 89221 5x4mm Set Screw 81319 Hex Drive 17mm Blue 81319 Hex Drive Clamp 89096 Wheel Hex Pin 81022 Universal 131mm x2 Pillow Ball Shims 0 5 1 2 Tighten pillow ball nut 81070 until pillow ball 81067 begins to bind then loosen until pillow ball moves freely Slide the Hex Drive Clamp PAST the groove on the 17mm Hex...

Page 12: ... Gearbox Inboard 81015 Dust Cap 91561 6x12x4mm FT Bearing 25620 3x10mm SHCS 89117 Diff Shim 4675 2 5x6mm FHCS 81007 Diff Pinion Gear 10T V2 x2 x2 x2 1596 thread lock 1596 thread lock 81262 4x10mm FHCS 89214 4x12mm FHCS 81264 4x20mm FHCS 81113 Front Bumper 89216 M4 Locknut Black x2 x2 x2 89214 4x12mm FHCS not included not included Racer s Tip Use black grease 6588 to lube the Diff Pinion gear befor...

Page 13: ...Note that each arm is marked with a R for the Right Arm or an L for the Left Arm 89214 4x12mm FHCS x2 81260 4x14mm BHCS 81060 Hinge Pin 81058 Rear Arm Shim 81048 Arm Mount D x2 81050 Arm Mount Insert Center x2 Kit Setup 81260 4x14mm BHCS x2 81050 Arm Mount Insert Center 81047 Arm Mount C 81318 RC8T3 Rear Arm 89317 Droop Screw x2 Kit Setup 25612 M3 Locknut with flange Black ...

Page 14: ...1106 Wing 25215 M3 Locknut Black 25215 M3 Locknut Black x2 x2 x2 x2 2308 3x18mm BHCS 89214 4x12mm FHCS 81263 4x16mm FHCS x2 x2 x2 81313 RC8T3 Shock Tower Rear 81049 Upper Link Mount 25211 3x10mm BHCS 25203 3x12mm FHCS x2 x2 x2 89225 3x24mm SHCS 81196 Shock Bushing x2 x2 1596 thread lock 1596 thread lock 81323 Body Post Rear x2 1 4 2 5 3 6 2 1 345 Kit Setup not included ...

Page 15: ...etup 81094 Rod End 5mm 81094 Rod End 5mm 81075 Rear Hub Shim 1 0mm 81321 5x80mm Turnbuckle 81075 Rear Hub Shim 2 5mm 81075 Rear Hub Shim 1 5mm 81076 Hub Hinge Pin Rear Hub Turnbuckle 57 5 mm 2 26 25225 3x3mm Set Screw 89096 Wheel Hex Pin 81319 Hex Drive 17mm Blue 89221 5x4mm Set Screw 81319 Hex Drive Clip 17mm Clamp Clamp 81075 Rear Hub 91565 8x16x5mm FT Bearing Flanged 81022 Universal 131mm x2 1 ...

Page 16: ...Center Top Plate 31448 2 5x8mm FHCS 81037 Brake Rotor 81038 Brake Pad Spring 81036 Center Bulkhead 81093 Rod End 4mm curved 81320 4x85mm Turnbuckle 81093 Rod End 4mm x2 x2 x2 x2 81039 Brake Pad 81036 Rotor Guide Narrow x2 Align slotted holes on the same side when installing brake pads Wide Rotor Guide used for optional brake rotors Steering Turnbuckle 65 0mm 2 56 Build x2 Build x2 Wide Narrow ...

Page 17: ...1150 Anti Roll Bar Rod End 81150 Rod End Ball 81258 3x12mm Set Screw x2 x4 x2 1596 thread lock Towards Front of Vehicle Center brake levers between the brake cams Left Side Right Side Anti Roll Bar Pivots Tighten the Anti Roll Bar Rod Ends completely then offset the Anti Roll bar rod ends as seen above approximately 45 degrees 89203 3x16mm BHCS x2 Steering Turnbuckles and upper arms removed for vi...

Page 18: ...ld front and rear Anti Roll Bars 31521 2 5x8mm BHCS 25225 3x3mm Set Screw 25225 3x3mm Set Screw 31521 2 5x8mm BHCS x2 x2 x2 x2 81257 3x6mm Set Screw 81257 3x6mm Set Screw x2 x2 89203 3x16mm BHCS x2 Tighten 81257 set screws just enough to still allow the anti roll bar to move freely Tighten 81257 set screws just enough to still allow the anti roll bar to move freely Rear Hub Turnbuckles removed for...

Page 19: ...p For more rebound do not compress shock shaft as far before tightening the shock cap 81186 Shock O Ring 81185 O Ring Hat Bushing 81188 Shock Body Seal Retainer 81193 Shock Rod End and Ball 81191 RC8T3 Shock Boots 81200 Shock Piston 6x1 3 flat x2 81172 Shock Shaft 33 5mm Front 81185 O Ring Spacer 81160 Shock Body 30 5mm Front 81161 Shock Body 39 5mm Rear 81185 Shock Body O Ring 81173 Shock Shaft 4...

Page 20: ...3 Shock Spring Collar 81214 Front Spring Blue 5 0lb in 81219 Rear Spring Blue 4 3lb in x4 x2 The shock springs come with colored heat shrink tubing Install them on the springs for easy identification shock fluid 25612 M3 Locknut W Flange 25612 M3 Locknut W Flange 81197 Shock Pin 81197 Shock Pin 81257 3x6mm Set Screw 81257 3x6mm Set Screw Kit Setup Mount the front shock in the inside hole on the fr...

Page 21: ...8mm Washer 89023 Servo Spacer 89023 Servo Spacer 25187 3x14mm BHCS 25201 3x8mm FHCS 31448 2 5x8mm FHCS x4 x4 x4 x2 x2 x4 x2 81102 Transponder Mount Strapping Tape not included Receiver Battery not included Transponder not included Servo not included Servo not included Racer s Tip Use strapping tape for extra security for battery installation When spacing your servos make sure the servo does not to...

Page 22: ... 31448 2 5x8mm FHCS x6 6727 Servo Tape 6338 Antenna Tube and Cap 25225 3x3mm Set Screw Receiver not included When using a receiver switch you will need to carefully remove material from the receiver box lid in the highlighted sections below in order to mount your switch 89214 4x12mm FHCS x5 ...

Page 23: ...tle 25225 3x3mm Set Screw A Airtronics F Futaba H Hitec J JR KO Printed here Install Brake Links so they are flush with the back of the servo horn pivots the servo horn pivots Servo Horns Linkage Build Servo Horns Linkage Build Bag T Bag T Step 1 Step 1 1596 thread lock Racer s Tip Center servo before horn installation Steering Servo Turnbuckle 11 5mm 0 45 81250 Servo Horn Insert 81250 Servo Horn ...

Page 24: ...22 Fuel Tank Clip 31520 2 5x6mm BHCS 81322 RC8T3 Fuel Tank 7725 Fuel Tubing 22mm long x2 x2 25211 3x10mm BHCS 81122 Fuel Tank Post 81262 4x10mm FHCS x2 x2 x2 89218 3x8mm Washer x2 25225 3x3mm Set Screw 81251 Set Collar 81251 Brake Linkage Spring Ball 8433 024 Spring x2 x2 x2 x2 1596 thread lock 25201 3x8mm FHCS 1596 thread lock not included not included ...

Page 25: ...x3 x2 x6 x2 89134 Clutch Shoe 25620 3x10mm SHCS 2313 SG Crank Clutch Nut 89218 3x8mm Washer 89376 Clutch Bell 13T 89138 Flywheel Collet x3 x4 Exhaust spring not included Exhaust Pipe not included Header pipe not included Header pipe gaskets not included Engine Tank Build Bag U V Step 2 When oiling the filter elements place both inside a plastic bag and squeeze to help evenly coat the filter foam t...

Page 26: ... thread lock When installing your engine make sure the rear drive shaft does not interfere with the engine mount You may need to remove material from the engine mount for fitment 81114 Engine Mount Washer x4 81262 4x10mm FHCS x4 1596 thread lock 7732 4x4mm Set Screw 81118 Pipe Mount 81262 4x10mm FHCS 1596 thread lock 1596 thread lock ...

Page 27: ...ank Build Bag U V Step 7 Engine Tank Build Bag U V Step 8 2208 Large Hood Pin Exhaust Set Screw not included 1596 thread lock Pressure line from fuel tank lid to exhaust pipe Fuel line from fuel tank to carburetor ...

Page 28: ...fferably dark colors first lighter colors last NOTE use ONLY paint that is recommended for use with polycarbonate plastics If you do not you can destroy the polycarbonate body After painting cut the body along the trim lines Make sure to drill or use a body reamer to make the holes for the body mounts and antenna Wheels Tires and Foam Inserts Not Included Install wheel nuts 81082 with the serrated...

Page 29: ...also give less off throttle steering Rear Droop Increasing rear droop loosen droop screws will increase traction in bumpy sections but will reduce high speed stability Remember to never loosen the screws beyond the FULL DROOP setting Decreasing rear droop tighten droop screws will increase stability in high speed sections but will reduce stability in bumpy sections Setup Sheets Most often the best...

Page 30: ...ck Fluid 20 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 30 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 40 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 22 5 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 80 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 27 5 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 15 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 25 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 35 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 45 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 55 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 32 5 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 37 5 Weight S...

Page 31: ...ng RC8B3 Brake Pad 2 inside 2 outside 4 springs RC8B3 Brake Cam RC8B3 Brake Lever RC8B3 Center Top Plate RC8B3 Air Filter Boot and Mount C Clip 5mm Brake Bolt 4 x 12mm FHCS 3 x 8mm Washer 31531 89218 81124 25225 81042 81042 81043 81256 81040 81040 89214 4671 89214 10 81036 81036 31448 81039 89149 81037 81038 81039 89214 81344 81344 81342 81342 81343 81343 81343 81343 81342 81342 81341 81341 81350 ...

Page 32: ...9 81260 81264 81316 89214 89221 91561 6 20 6 1 2 1 1 1 12 ea 1 1 6 6 6 6 Pr 10 10 2 2 5 x 6mm FHCS 3 x 10mm SHCS 2 5 x 8mm BHCS RC8B3 Diff Pinion Gear 10T V2 RC8B3 Gearbox RC8B3 Center Universal 76mm RC8B3 Arm Mount A RC8B3 Arm Mount B RC8B3 Arm Mount Insert RC8B3 Hinge Pin Set RC8B3 Front Bumper 3 x 6mm Set Screw 2 5 x 18mm BHCS 4 x 14mm BHCS 4 x 20mm FHCS RC8T3 Front Arm and Shims 4 x 12mm FHCS ...

Page 33: ... 25211 31404 31511 81086 81087 81088 81089 81091 81093 81262 89161 20 20 2 6 1 1 2 1 2 1 6 4 ea 3 x 8mm FHCS 3 x 10mm BHCS Bearing 6 x 10 x 3mm 2 x 5mm SHCS RC8B3 Steering Bellcrank RC8B3 Servo Saver Tube RC8B3 Steering Bellcrank Nut RC8B3 Steering Rack RC8B3 Steering Post RC8B3 Rod End 4mm 4 ball joints 2 rod ends 2 offset rod ends 4 x 10mm FHCS FT Steering Bearing Set 5 x 8 x 2 5mm 6 x 10 x 3mm ...

Page 34: ... 81257 81094 Front Suspension 25202 25211 25225 81022 81056 81060 81065 81066 81067 81070 81072 81082 81093 81197 81257 81316 81317 81319 81320 89096 89203 89221 89317 91565 20 20 20 2 4 1 Pr 2 2 4 6 2 1 4 6 Pr Pr 2 2 4 10 10 8 4 3 x 10mm FHCS 3 x 10mm BHCS 3 x 3mm Set Screw RC8T3 Universal 131mm RC8B3 Suspension Arm Endcap RC8B3 Hinge Pin Set RC8B3 Steering Block RC8B3 Steering Block Arm RC8B3 Pi...

Page 35: ...18 Spring 020 Spring 022 Spring 024 Spring KIT 3 x 8mm FHCS 3 x 10mm FHCS M3 Locknut Black 3 x 3mm Set Screw RC8B3 Servo Horns RC8B3 Linkage Set HD Ballstuds 8mm HD Ballstuds 12mm HD Ball Cup Set Small 25187 89218 89218 89023 89023 31448 31448 25201 81100 25201 25201 81103 81102 81102 81102 31531 81102 25187 81250 81250 25201 25225 25225 25225 25225 25225 25225 81251 81251 81251 81251 81251 81251 ...

Page 36: ... 4 x 12mm FHCS M4 Locknut 36 Chassis 89214 89214 89216 81032 81032 25188 25215 89214 81262 89214 89214 89216 89216 81032 81030 81050 81049 25201 7732 25201 25620 31541 81001 81114 81115 81118 81262 81310 4 x 4mm Set Screw 3 x 8mm FHCS 3 x 10mm SHCS 3 x 6mm FHCS RC8B3 Side Guards RC8B3 Engine Mount Washers RC8B3 Engine Mount RC8B3 Pipe Mount 4 x 10mm FHCS RC8T3 Chassis 6 20 20 6 Pr 4 Pr 1 6 1 25620...

Page 37: ...him Flywheel Collet Clutch Bell Shim Set 3 x 8mm Washer 3 x 8mm SHCS Clutch Bell 13T KIT FT Bearing 5 x 10 x 4mm Large Hood Pins Nylon Wire Tie 6 3 x 10mm SHCS RC8B3 Air Filter Boot RC8B3 Air Filter Element Nylon Wire Tie 6 3 x 10mm BHCS 2 5 x 6mm BHCS RC8B3 Tank Post Grommet 4 x 10mm FHCS RC8T3 Fuel Tank 3 x 8mm Washer 89148 89148 91560 91560 89376 89133 89137 89136 89138 2313 89134 89218 89223 2...

Page 38: ...15 Lubes Adhesives Bodies Decals 1105 1596 1597 5450 5451 5452 5444 5453 5446 5447 5454 5455 5456 5457 5458 5448 5459 5461 5463 5465 6588 6591 6636 6727 7710 726 3816 3820 3834 9787 81324 81325 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 FT Green Slime Shock Lube FT Locking Adhesive FT Tire Adhesive Medium Silicone Diff Fluid 1 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 2 000CST Silicone Diff ...

Page 39: ...Torque Competition Servo RS1206 Servo Case Set w screws RS1206 Servo Gear Set RT1508 Servo Case Set w screws RT1508 Servo Gear Set RS1806A Digital HV Hi Speed Alum Comp Servo RT2207A Digital HV Hi Speed Alum Comp Servo RS1806A Servo Gear Set RT2207A Servo Gear Set Reedy Aluminum Servo Horn Spline 25 Reedy Aluminum Clamping Servo Horn Spline 25 1216 C2 Dual AC DC Competition Battery Charger 324 S A...

Page 40: ... 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 12 12 12 1 12 1 1 1 FT Turnbuckle Wrench FT 4mm Turnbuckle Wrench Offroad Ride Height Gauge FT 1 5mm Hex Driver FT 2 0mm Hex Driver FT 2 0mm Ball Hex Driver FT 2 5mm Hex Driver FT 2 5mm Ball Hex Driver FT 3 0mm Hex Driver FT 5 0mm Hex Driver FT 5 5mm Nut Driver FT 7 0mm Nut Driver FT 1 5mm Replacement Tip FT 2 0mm Replaceme...

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