AE TC7, Assembly Manual

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Page 2: ... bodies o Ultra smooth Kashima Hard Coating for minimal friction and extended wear o Hard coated shock shafts with polished finish o Machined piston and bushing sets for the most precise build o Updated bladder profile for consistent performance New one piece motor mount o Central mounting to allow free chassis flex in either direction o One piece design ensures proper spur pinion gear alignment o...

Page 3: ...lock plain 1mm and 2mm blue shims 31286 Washer 7337 Bulkhead Shim 4617 0 5mm 1mm 2mm Axle Diff shim 31162 Gear Diff Shims 31348 Shims and Washers 1 6x5mm 91611 2x5mm 31511 Ball Bearings 4x7mm 31403 4x8x3mm flanged 31331 5x8mm 31400 5x10x4mm 91560 10x15x4mm 91563 Ballstuds Ti Nitride 3 25mm short 31374 Black 5mm short 31280 Ti Nitride 5mm short 31288 Silver 5mm long 31283 Ti Nitride 5mm long 31291 ...

Page 4: ...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 hardware with the correct drawing until you find the exact s...

Page 5: ...1326 VCS3 shock collar o ring 31326 VCS3 shock collar S h o c k o i l 5 4 2 3 4 0 w t 3 16 31689 TC7 shock piston 3x1 1 31700 TC7 shock eyelet 31696 TC7 shock cap retainer 31700 TC7 shock cap 31693 TC7 bladder 31693 TC7 shock shaft bushing 31688 TC7 shock shaft 4637 FT pivot balls 4637 FT pivot balls 31687 TC7 FT shock body Fox Kashima Coat 21139 Steel washer 2 6x6x0 5mm 5407 Red o rings 31327 VCS...

Page 6: ...ocks 1597 ca glue Note Always use the same cam position on both sides of the car Belt Tension Number View from left side of car 17 32 16 1 Right Side Left Side 31615 Diff bearing cam 31510 M2x4mm bhcs 31615 Cam holder mid low x2 x4 x2 1596 thread lock Use belt tension position 8 for standard setup on the front Cam Position Mid Low Mid High Low High Thread lock not included CA glue not included 317...

Page 7: ...TC6 gear diff shim 31341 TC6 spool outdrive x2 Build two outdrives 31346 TC6 gear diff outdrive 31349 TC6 gear diff seals 31349 TC6 gear diff seals 31345 TC6 gear diff sun gear 31345 TC6 gear diff planet gear 31347 TC6 gear diff case 31348 TC6 gear diff pin 31348 TC6 gear diff pin 6 5 8 8 b l a c k g r e a s e 6588 black grease 1 5 9 6 t h r e a d l o c k Thread lock not included x2 31348 TC6 gear...

Page 8: ...ag 3 4 5 Step 8 x2 x2 31162 Shim Fill to top of cross pins 31349 TC6 gear diff seals 31345 TC6 gear diff sun gear 31347 TC6 gear diff pulley 31348 TC6 gear diff pin 31348 TC6 gear diff shim 1 small 1 big 4675 M2 5x6mm fhcs 31347 TC6 gear diff gasket x4 6588 black grease Diff Fluid 5452 3 000cst x2 91563 FT bearing 10x15x4mm ...

Page 9: ...f the car Right Side Left Side 31615 Diff bearing cam 31615 Cam holder mid low x2 x2 Belt Tension Number View from left side of car 17 32 16 1 Cam Position Mid Low Mid High Low High Turnbuckles Build Bag 6 Step 1 Servo Turnbuckle Steering Turnbuckle Camber Turnbuckle 10 15mm 1418 0 825 turnbuckle 1402 1 375 turnbuckle 1405 1 875 turnbuckle 19 00mm 30 15mm x2 20 50mm x2 x2 31305 Turnbuckle eyelet F...

Page 10: ...CERS TIP place a drop of CA glue on the pin retainer gap 1 5 9 6 t h r e a d l o c k 1597 CA glue Thread lock and CA glue not included CVA Build Bag 7 Step 1 31367 TC6 1 CVA coupler 31367 CVA cross pin 31368 TC6 1 CVA bones 31369 TC6 1 CVA axle 6588 black grease Note Align the gap in the pin retainer to be opposite of the CVA pin ...

Page 11: ... vehicle 1 DOT 0 2 DOT 1 2 2 DOT 1 2 1 3 DOT 3 DOT 1 sides Wheel Base Shims 1mm 2mm Wheel Base Shims 1mm 2mm 4670 M3x8mm set screw 31677 TC7 Inner hinge pin 31677 TC7 Inner hinge pin 31286 Wheelbase shim 1mm 31286 Wheelbase shim 1mm 25227 M4x8mm setscrew 31673 TC7 Front suspension arm 25227 M4x8mm set screw 31674 TC7 Rear suspension arm x4 x4 x2 x2 x2 x2 31541 M3x6mm fhcs 31650 TC7 chassis 4617 Bu...

Page 12: ...e droop going to a lower number on the droop gauge this will help increase traction and consistency Droop adjustments of 0 5mm to 1mm can be very effective on the track x2 31620 TC6 2 arm mount insert 3 dot 1 31618 TC6 2 Outer Arm Mount Arm Mount Inserts Negative to the inside of vehicle Positive to the outside of vehicle 1 DOT 0 2 DOT 1 2 2 DOT 1 2 1 3 DOT 3 DOT 1 Arm Mount Inserts 2 DOT 3 DOT Re...

Page 13: ...T 48P 31530 M3x5mm bhcs 31320 TC6 spur pulley 20T 31314 TC6 spur gear hub 31319 TC6 spur gear clamping ring x3 x2 1596 thread lock 31541 M3x6mm fhcs 31541 M3x6mm fhcs 31541 M3x6mm fhcs 31663 TC7 motor mount x4 x4 x4 x2 x2 31660 TC7 Bulkhead 31660 TC7 Bulkhead Thread lock not included 89229 Blue countersunk washer x2 31731 FT bearing 4x8x3mm flanged 31664 TC7 spur gear shaft 31541 M3x6mm fhcs ...

Page 14: ... Step 6 Front Belt Rear Belt Slide belt over gear diff pulley Slide belt over spool pulley Front Belt Slide belt over spool pulley Slide belt over gear diff pulley 31658 TC7 Front belt 31659 TC7 Rear belt 25202 M3x10mm fhcs 31286 FT ballstud washer aluminum 1mm 31531 M3x6mm bhcs 31614 TC6 2 bearing cap B 31613 TC6 2 bearing cap A 31283 Ballstud long 5mm x2 x4 x2 ...

Page 15: ...g Build Bag 12 13 Step 9 Note Place top plate between the front belt 31653 TC7 top plate 31286 FT ballstud washer aluminum 1mm 31614 TC6 2 bearing cap B 31613 TC6 2 bearing cap A 31283 Ballstud long 5mm x2 x2 31531 M3x6mm bhcs x4 x9 31530 M3x5mm bhcs 31541 M3x6mm fhcs 31541 M3x6mm fhcs x4 x4 31655 TC7 front shock tower 31656 TC7 rear shock tower ...

Page 16: ...h tube 31679 TC7 steering blocks 31667 TC7 steering rack post 31667 TC7 steering bellcrank post spacer 25211 M3x10mm bhcs 31666 TC7 steering bellcrank 31732 FT Bearing 4 x 7 x 2 5mm 31732 FT Bearing 4 x 7 x 2 5mm 31665 TC7 steering rack hat bushing 31665 TC7 steering rack x2 x2 x2 x2 x4 x4 x2 31286 FT ballstud washer aluminum 1mm 31283 Ballstud long 5mm x2 x2 31374 TiN 3 25mm ballstud short neck 3...

Page 17: ...in piece of plastic in the hinge pin set screw hole on the caster blocks Build two Build two Build two Build two 31112 1 16 x 5 16 dowel pins 31670 Clamping wheel hex 5mm 91611 M1 6x5mm shcs 31680 TC7 king pin bushing 31680 TC7 king pin bushing 25211 M3x10mm bhcs 31285 10mm ballstud long 31678 TC7 caster block 4 degree 31286 FT ballstud washer aluminum 1mm 31286 FT ballstud washer aluminum 1mm 316...

Page 18: ...l be inconsistent To check grab turnbuckle eyelet with fingers and rotate the cup If there is resistance lightly squeeze ball cup with needle nose pliers as shown and test again It is important that the ball cup be snapped onto the ballstud before squeezing with needle nose pliers Be sure to check and adjust the fit for each ball cup that is installed Build left and right sides Build left and righ...

Page 19: ... the left throughout the car The notch indicates which end has the left hand threads Build left and right sides Build left and right sides 31112 1 16 x 5 16 dowel pins 31670 Clamping wheel hex 5mm 91611 M1 6x5mm shcs 31677 TC7 hinge pin outer 25225 M3x3 set screw 31286 Aluminum ballstud washer 2mm 31532 M3x8mm bhcs 31532 M3x8mm bhcs 31286 Aluminum ballstud washer 2mm x2 x2 x2 x2 ...

Page 20: ... TC6 2 foam bumper 4673 M2 5x4mm bhcs 25202 M3x10mm fhcs x3 x2 x2 x2 x3 3897 Pivoting body mounts 31623 TC6 2 bumper brace 1736 FT body clips blue short 25201 M3x8mm fhcs 31625 TC6 2 front body posts x2 25201 M3x8mm fhcs x2 3897 Pivoting body mounts 1736 FT body clips blue short x2 x2 31532 M3x8mm bhcs 31625 TC6 2 rear body posts x2 x2 31541 M3x6mm fhcs 31626 TC6 2 lipo brace offset 31626 TC6 2 li...

Page 21: ...ll bar mount 31701 TC7 anti roll bar mount 31703 TC7 Front anti roll bar 1 4mm blue 31707 TC7 Rear anti roll bar 1 2mm white 31701 TC7 anti roll bar retainer 31701 TC7 anti roll bar coupler 31500 M3x2 5mm set screw 31500 M3x2 5mm set screw 31500 M3x2 5mm set screw 25225 M3x3mm set screw 25225 M3x3mm set screw Shrink the colored heat shrink tubing to the anti roll bar x2 x2 Anti Roll Bar Color Size...

Page 22: ... 31550 FT M3 Locknut blue aluminum 31286 Aluminum ballstud washer 1mm 2mm Use screw that was included with your servo Servo not included 31541 M3x6mm fhcs 25202 M3x10mm fhcs x2 x2 x2 x4 x7 x4 7336 Servo spacer 31669 TC7 servo mounts 31532 M3x8mm bhcs 31530 M3x5mm bhcs 31657 TC7 servo mount brace 31667 TC7 steering bellcrank post 31286 Aluminum ballstud washer 1mm 7337 250x 125x 015 washer 25225 M3...

Page 23: ...tape to secure battery into chassis Wrap the tape around the 31626 LiPo brace an back onto itself Strapping tape not included Battery and strapping tape not included Wheels tires and inserts not included Gearing will depend on the motor and track size Gear chart on page 27 Motor pinion gear and set screw are not included x2 x2 31286 Aluminum ballstud washer 1mm 31532 M3x8mm bhcs 91148 M4 locknut x...

Page 24: ... wheels as they are turned to steer the car The outside wheel will turn less than the inside wheel in most conditions Settings with more Ackermann will have a bigger difference in wheel angle causing the outside wheel to turn less Likewise settings with less Ackermann will cause the outside wheel to turn more Increasing the Ackermann will smooth out the steering and is used most often on high trac...

Page 25: ... when using the same insert in both the inner and outer mounts Rear hinge pin angle is 3 when using the same insert in both inner and outer mounts The chart to the right shows the pin angle change for the right rear pin when using a 1 dot insert in the inner arm mount Pin width can also be adjusted by changing the inserts in the inner and outer mounts by an equal amount The standard pin width for ...

Page 26: ...consistent in low traction or bumpy surfaces Note Charts show left side cam positions from the left side of the car Match right side cam position to left side cam position Left Side Front Left Side Front Motor Gearing The gear charts on the following page show final drive ratio numbers for the TC7 Refer to motor manufacturer s suggested gear ratio for starting point You may need to adjust the gear...

Page 27: ...27 Gear Chart 48 Pitch Gear Chart 64 Pitch Blank spaces in the gear charts designates a gear ratio that will not fit in the vehicle Gear fitment will also depend on the motor brand ...

Page 28: ... 1 1 1 1 M3 x 3mm Set Screw Roll Bar Ballstuds blue Turnbuckle Eyelets M3 x 2 5mm Set Screw M2 x 5mm SHCS TC7 Anti Roll Bar Mount Set TC7 Front Anti Roll Bar 1 3mm gray TC7 Front Anti Roll Bar 1 4mm blue TC7 Front Anti Roll Bar 1 5mm yellow TC7 Rear Anti Roll Bar 1 1mm green TC7 Rear Anti Roll Bar 1 2mm white TC7 Rear Anti Roll Bar 1 3mm gray 5420 5421 5422 5423 5424 5425 5426 5427 5428 5429 5430 ...

Page 29: ... TC6 Spool Outdrives TC6 Spool Hub M2 5 x 10mm FHCS M2x4mm BHCS TC6 2 Diff Bearing Cam Set FT Bearing 10 x 15 x 4mm M2 5 x 6mm FHCS Silicone Diff Fluid 1 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 2 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 3 000CST Kit Silicone Diff Fluid 4 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 5 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 6 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 7 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 1 000 000CST Axle Shim Kit TC6 Gear Diff ...

Page 30: ...Steering Bellcrank Post Set TC7 Servo Mount Set FT 4x7x2 5mm Bearing Steering Servo Horn Ring FT Body Clips short Pivoting Body Mounts Set M2 5 x 4mm BHCS M3 x 8mm FHCS M3 x 10mm FHCS TC6 2 Bumper Set TC6 2 Foam Bumper TC6 2 Body Post Set FT Body Clips short Pivoting Body Mounts Set FT Pivot Balls Ballstuds long 5mm Aluminum Ballstud Washers Set M3 x 6mm BHCS M3 x 8mm BHCS M3 x 6mm FHCS TC6 2 Bear...

Page 31: ...g TC7 Steering Block TC7 King Pin Bushing M4 Locknut w flange and knurl FT Bearing 5 x 10 x 4mm M1 6 x 5mm SHCS FT Pivot Balls M3 x 8mm Set Screw M3 x 3mm Set Screw M4 x 8mm Setscrew 1 16 x 5 16 Dowel Pins 8mm Ballstud long Aluminum Ballstud Washers Set TC6 1 Axle Crush Tubes TC6 2 Inner Hinge Pin Ball Set TC7 Wheel Hex 5mm TC7 Rear Suspension Arm TC7 Hinge Pin Set TC7 Hub 0 deg M4 Locknut w flang...

Page 32: ... 1 1 20 6 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Front Bulkhead Shim Set Antenna Tube 12 black M3 x 3mm Set Screw M3 x 5mm BHCS M3 x 6mm FHCS TC6 2 Outer Arm Mount TC6 2 Inner Arm Mount TC6 2 Arm Mount Insert Set TC6 2 LiPo Brace Antenna Mount Set TC7 Chassis TC7 Top Plate TC7 Front Belt TC7 Rear Belt 6338 31626 31541 31541 31541 31541 31541 4617 31618 31620 31620 31619 4617 4617 31626 25225 31530 31650 31653 31659 31...

Page 33: ...Insulator Set Sonic 540 M3 Motor Mounting Plate Factory Team and Option Parts Cont 31636 31637 31638 31639 31640 31641 31652 31668 31671 31672 31690 31730 91156 91493 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 4 1 2 8 TC6 2 DCV Coupler Tube TC6 2 Gear Diff Outdrive Steel TC6 2 Spool Outdrive Steel TC6 2 Belt Tensioner Kit TC6 2 Fan Mount Set TC6 2 30mm Cooling Fan TC7 Chassis Aluminum TC7 Floating Steering Bellcrank Pos...

Page 34: ...ow Profile Bullet Plug 5mm x 14mm 10 Silicone Wire 12AWG Black 1m Silicone Wire 14AWG Black 1m Silicone Wire 16AWG Black 1m Shrink Tubing 15pcs 4 5mm x 20mm 4 0mm Bullet Plugs 2M 2F 4 0mm Bullet Plugs 2M 10F 4 0mm Bullet Plugs 10F 4 0mm Bullet Plugs 100F 4 0mm Bullet Plugs 10M 4 0mm Bullet Plugs 30M 5 0mm Bullet Plugs 2M Silicone Wire 12AWG Black 30m Silicone Wire 14AWG Black 30m Silicone Wire 16A...

Page 35: ...r Tip FT 1 4 Hex Drive 7 0mm Nut Driver Tip FT 1 4 Hex Drive 8 0mm Nut Driver Tip FT 1 4 Hex Drive 5 64 2 0mm Ball End Tip FT 1 4 Hex Drive 3 32 Ball End Tip FT 1 4 Hex Drive Standard Screwdriver Tip FT 1 4 Hex Drive Phillips Screwdriver Tip FT 1 4 Hex Drive 2 5mm Ball End Tip FT 1 4 5 Piece Power Tool Tips Set 5 64 2 0mm 1 5mm 2 5mm 5 64 2 0mm ball 2 5mm ball FT Shock Shaft Pliers FT T Handle Rat...

Page 36: ...Tires Chassis Battery Placement Motor Body Wing Gearing Shock Position Oil Type Type Camber Link Position Piston Setting Tire Diameter Outer Ball Shims Inner Ball Shims Rebound Cam Position Insert Wheel Outer Arm Mount Insert Spring Belt Tension Number Additive Amount Transmitter Speed Control Turning Circle E S C Type Steering Expo E S C Settings Software Version Notes Brake E P Throttle Expo Out...

Page 37: ...Shims Inner Ball Shims Rebound Cam Position Insert Wheel Outer Arm Mount Insert Spring Belt Tension Number Additive Amount Transmitter Speed Control Turning Circle E S C Type Steering Expo E S C Settings Software Version Notes Brake E P Throttle Expo Outer Mount Shims Inner Arm Mount Insert Inner Mount Shims Droop Anti Roll Bar Notes Notes Notes Notes Notes Notes Notes Notes Notes Chassis Top Plat...

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