Associated Electrics 6001, Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 2: ...ow profile sealed six gear transmission VariLok adjustable ball differential Exceptional ground clearance with low center of gravity Pro Line front and rear tires with modular racing wheels Clear ProTech body with driver figure and wing Fiberglass shock towers Oilite bushings throughout Fits 6 cell NiMh and 2S LiPo battery packs Your new RC10 Classic comes as a kit There are some items you will ne...

Page 3: ... 5 Front Suspension Build Bag B 6 9 Transmission Build Bag C CC 9 10 Rear Bulkhead Build Bag D DD 10 11 Rear Suspension Build Bag E EE 11 12 Turnbuckles Build Bag F 12 14 Shocks Build Bag G GG 15 Chassis Build Bag H 15 17 Electronics Build Bag I 17 19 Wheels Tires and Body Install Bag J 20 21 Tuning Tips 22 30 Catalog 31 Setup Sheet Kit Setup 32 1 1 Hardware Fold Out 33 Setup Sheet Blank 34 Back C...

Page 4: ...r thick 6282 8 32 nut white 6255 RC10 steering assembly 6255 RC10 steering assembly 6295 4 40 nut x2 x2 6271 Ballstud 20 silver 6271 Ballstud 20 silver 6213 RC10 front caster blocks 15 degrees Left Right x4 Build left and right sides LEFT LEFT Build left and right sides Tighten 8 32 nuts until snug bellcrank rotates freely LEFT Build left and right sides 6299 E clip small 6216 RC10 steering blocks...

Page 5: ...t 6295 4 40 nut 6936 4 aluminum washer 6299 E clip small 6299 E clip small 6227 RC10 front outer hinge pins 6223 RC10 king pins 6205 RC10 front arms Left Right x2 x6 x6 x4 x2 x2 6271 Ballstud 20 silver 6927 4 40 x 3 4 SHCS 6925 4 40 x 1 2 SHCS 6230 RC10 front shock tower x2 x2 x2 Build left and right sides 6299 E clip small x2 6226 RC10 front inner hinge pins 1596 thread lock ...

Page 6: ... 6611 RC10 spine plate 6609 Drive gear pivot nut 1 2 Curved side of bowed E Clip should point outwards NOTE Install washer 1 before bowed e clip 2 6604 RC10 internal retaining clip 6920 4 40 x 3 16 BHCS 6612 RC10 axle drive gear x2 Remove any burrs if necessary with hobby knife 1596 thread lock 1596 thread lock 1596 thread lock Snap internal retaining clip into groove with internal snap ring plier...

Page 7: ...ite bushing 3 16x5 16x1 8 x4 x2 6613 RC10 idler gear x8 6626 1 8 diff balls 6 5 8 8 b l a c k g r e a s e Press bushing in make sure it is flush with diff hub Use just enough black grease to cover the balls on the thrust bearing Slip the gear onto the tube and tap the assembly together using the handle of a hammer or a plastic handle of a screwdriver Do not use a vise Apply silicone grease into ea...

Page 8: ...ive rings 6605 RC10 transmission case right 6607 RC10 motor plate 6628 RC10 diff spring 6605 RC10 bearing adapter 6630 Oilite bushing 3 16 x 5 16 x 1 8 6299 E clip small 6633 RC10 felt seal 6633 RC10 felt x2 x2 6605 RC10 transmission case left Lock nut should be flush with shaft to start Make sure diff rings sit flat on hub Cutting a slot in the bearing adapter will make e clip installation easier...

Page 9: ...ag D DD Step 3 6928 4 40 x 1 SHCS 6924 4 40 x 3 8 SHCS 6295 4 40 nuts 6280 8 32 x 1 2 FHPS 6280 8 32 x 1 2 FHPS 6926 4 40 x 5 8 SHCS x3 x2 x2 x2 x4 6271 Ballstud 20 silver 6932 4 40 x 5 16 SHCS 6323 RC10 rear bulkhead 6927 4 40 x 3 4 SHCS x2 x2 x2 6926 4 40 x 5 8 SHCS x2 6378 RC10 rear shock tower 1596 thread lock 1596 thread lock ...

Page 10: ...7 RC10 wing tubes x3 x3 x2 x2 x4 x2 x4 x2 Build left and right sides Build left and right sides Forward holes Build left and right sides Build left and right sides 6280 8 32 x 1 2 FHPS 6326 RC10 transmission brace 6360 RC10 rear arm mounts 6331 RC10 body mounts white 6280 8 32 x 1 2 FHPS 6380 RC10 rear inner hinge pins 6355 RC10 rear arms 6299 E clip small holes 6271 Ballstud 20 silver x2 1596 thr...

Page 11: ...uild left and right sides x2 x2 6299 E clip small 6279 Ball cups white 6372 Dogbone spacer 6370 Dogbone 1 2 x2 6279 Ball cups white 6256 RC10 tie rod set 1 25 Rear Camber Turnbuckle 0 56 14 20mm Use a pair of pliers or wire cutters to carefully hold the turnbuckle while threading on ball cups Use a pair of pliers or wire cutters to carefully hold the turnbuckle while threading on ball cups Build l...

Page 12: ...hock shaft rear 1 32 6465 Shock pistons 1 2 3 6299 E clip small TIP Use marker to mark the piston numbers for easy identification Front Camber Turnbuckle 0 53 13 5mm 6256 RC10 tie rod set 1 25 Build left and right sides Build left and right sides Build two front and two rear shock shafts x2 6279 Ball cups white Use a pair of pliers or wire cutters to carefully hold the turnbuckle while threading o...

Page 13: ...the cap and on cap threads 7 Install cap and tighten completely 8 Slowly compress shaft all the way to the top If there is pressure at the top of the stroke there is too much oil You must bleed it out 9 Slowly pull shaft down 10 Unscrew the cap 3 4 turn and tilt the shock at a slight angle 11 Slowly compress the shaft to push out excess oil and air You should see bubbles coming out from under the ...

Page 14: ...6927 4 40 x 3 4 SHCS 6242 4 40 locknut Build left and right sides Shocks Build Bag G GG Step 5 6924 4 40 x 3 8 SHCS 6451 RC10 shock collar 6496 Front shock spring silver 3 85lb 6478 Rear shock spring silver 2 10lb 6451 RC10 spring cup 4436 4 40 x 5 16 set screw Make sure the set screw engages the groove on the shock pin Build x2 front and x2 rear shocks Front 6 5mm Rear 0mm 6936 4 aluminum washer ...

Page 15: ...ry cup and strap 6936 4 aluminum washer x2 Electronics Build Bag I Step 2 Servo not included Servo horn and screw not included 6924 4 40 x 3 8 SHCS 89007 Servo horn recommended 6936 4 aluminum washer 6337 RC10 servo mounts x4 x4 x2 Align Z bend wires so that the set screw tightens down on both wires at once 1 2 6255 Z bend servo wire 6255 1 8 set collar x2 x2 6951 4 40 x 1 8 set screw x2 1596 thre...

Page 16: ...our servo horn setup Space collars as wide as possible while still clamping both wires Electronics Build Bag I Step 3 6922 4 40 x 1 2 FHCS 6936 4 aluminum washer x2 x2 See page 20 to set gear mesh properly Follow steps below to properly install Z bend wire into servo horn and steering link NOTE Hole choice may vary depending on servo and servo horn used 1 Press down on the Z bend wire 2 Rotate the...

Page 17: ...d left and right sides Build left and right sides Wheels Tires and Body Bag J Step 1 Build 2 Build 2 Use optional wheel insert for aftermarket vintage tires TIP For faster motors it is recommended to glue the tire bead to the wheels Do not overtighten wheel screws Do not overtighten wheel screws 6932 4 40 x 5 16 SHCS 6800 RC10 rear wheel 6850 RC10 front wheel 6932 4 40 x 5 16 SHCS 6865 RC10 edge f...

Page 18: ... need to prep the body and wing before you can paint them Wash the inside thoroughly with warm water and liquid detergent Dry the body and wing using a clean soft lint free cloth Use high quality masking tape to make masks for the windows and install them on the inside of the body RC cars get painted from the inside Using high quality masking tape apply tape to the inside of the body to create a d...

Page 19: ...Bag J Step 7 Wheels Tires and Body Bag J Step 8 6187 Wing clear 6332 Body clip 6332 Body clip x2 6192 Wing mounts 6191 Wing mount wire TIP Bending the wire as shown can help ensure the wing buttons are parallel TIP Bend wire to create tight fit inside wing tubes ...

Page 20: ...e teeth of the pinion gear without making the pinion gear move If the spur gear mesh is tight then loosen the 31531 screws and move the motor away then try again A gear mesh that is too tight or too loose will reduce power and damage the gear teeth VariLok Diff Adjustment Tips Be sure to only use Associated diff lube 6636 and apply a small amount on both sides of the diff balls Do not use this dif...

Page 21: ... turnbuckle 6262 1403 or 6256 Raise or lower the ball end by adjusting the ballstud location on the bulkhead Ride Height Ride height is the distance from the ground to the bottom of the chassis The standard front ride height setting is with the front arms just below level or 24mm Ride Height Gauge 1449 Check the ride height by lifting up the entire car about 8 12 inches off the bench and drop it A...

Page 22: ...5 5436 5437 5438 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 10 Weight Silicone Shock 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...

Page 23: ...na Mount 4 40 x 1 2 FHCS 4 40 x 3 8 SHCS 4 Washer Aluminum 4 40 x 1 8 Set Screw Steering Servo Horn 1 1 14 1 6 6 10 6 1 Antenna Mount Battery Strap 6292 6332 6333 6337 6338 6916 6936 6 6 1 1 1 6 10 4 40 x 3 8 FHCS Body Clip RC10 Battery Cup RC10 Servo Antenna Mounts Antenna Tube with Cap black 4 40 x 1 2 SHCS w hole 4 Washer Aluminum 6279 6279 89007 6255 6255 6255 6255 6951 6951 6922 6337 6337 692...

Page 24: ...Steel Locknut Short Ballstud stainless steel 20 8 32 x 1 2 Aluminum FHPS 4 40 Nuts E Clip 1 8 RC10 Oilite Bushing Set RC10 Accessories Short Ballstud tainless steel 20 8 32 x 1 2 Aluminum FHPS E Clip 1 8 RC10 Rear Arms RC10 Rear Arm Mounts RC10 Rear Hub Carriers RC10 Dogbone 1 16 Plastic Spacer with spring 1 4 Rear Axle Shims Spacers Rear Stub Axle with roll pin Roll Pin for Stub Axle RC10 Rear In...

Page 25: ...inum 4 40 Locknuts Steel 4 40 Nuts RC10 Rear Shock Tower RC10 Shock Accessories 4 40 x 3 8 SHCS 4 40 x 3 4 SHCS 4 40 x 5 16 SHCS 4 Washer Aluminum Wheels Tires 6800 6815 6850 6865 6932 2 2 2 2 6 RC10 Rear Wheels RC10 Champion Rear Tires RC10 Front Wheels RC10 Edge Front Tires 4 40 x 5 16 SHCS 6242 6936 6936 6936 6936 6927 6927 6451 6451 6295 6295 6295 6295 6271 6271 6925 6925 6230 6378 6927 6927 6...

Page 26: ...0 X 3 16 BHCS 4 40 X 5 8 SHCS 4 40 x 1 SHCS 4 40 Small Pattern Plain Nut Rear Bulkhead 6271 6280 6323 6326 6327 6331 6332 6925 6936 12 16 1 1 2 2 6 6 10 Short Ballstud Stainless Steel 20 8 32 x 1 2 Aluminum FHPS RC10 Rear Bulkhead RC10 Transmission Brace RC10 Wing Tubes RC10 Body Mounts White Body Clips 4 40 x 1 2 SHCS 4 Washer Aluminum 6332 6331 6925 6925 6925 6925 6936 6936 6936 6936 6327 6327 6...

Page 27: ...Brushless ESC XP ESC Fan Option XP SC700 BL Brushless ESC XP SC1200 BL Brushless ESC XP DS1313 Digital Servo XP DS1015 Digital Servo XP DS1510MG Digital Servo Gear Set DS1313 Gear Set DS1015 Servo Case DS1313 DS1015 Accessory Pack DS1313 DS1015 TRS403 SSi 2 4GHz 4Ch Receiver XP2G 2 4GHz Radio System XP3G 2 4GHz Radio System XP DS1505 Digital Servo XP DS1505MG Digital Servo XP DS1505 Metal Gear Set...

Page 28: ...nion Gear 33T 48P Pinion Gear 34T 48P Pinion Gear 35T 48P Pinion Gear Long Arm Conversion Parts 1401 1403 1405 6206 6231 6418 6433 6460 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 Reedy Motors and ESC s 231 232 233 234 235 236 908 920 921 922 923 954 955 956 957 958 965 966 967 983 984 985 986 987 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Sonic 540 Mach 2 21 5 Competition Brushless Motor Sonic 540 Mach 2 17 5 Competiti...

Page 29: ... plugs 30M 3 5mm plugs 3M 3F 3 5mm plugs 10F 3 5mm plugs 10M 3 5mm plugs 30M Reedy 09 Decal Set Sonic 540 Case Screws 3 pcs 540 SL 550 SL Steel Bearing Set 540 SL 550 SL Ceramic Bearing Set Flat Sensor Wire 70mm Flat Sensor Wire 110mm Flat Sensor Wire 150mm Flat Sensor Wire 200mm Flat Sensor Wire 270mm Sonic 540 Rotor Spacers 29 1 18 Kits and RTR s 20103 20121 1 1 RC18B2 RC18T2 Team Kit SC18 RTR B...

Page 30: ...r FT Ball Hex Driver Set 3 pcs FT 8 Piece 1 4 Hex Drive Set FT 1 4 Hex Drive Handle without tips FT 1 4 Hex Drive 050 Tip FT 1 4 Hex Drive 1 16 Tip FT 1 4 Hex Drive 5 64 2 0mm Tip FT 1 4 Hex Drive 3 32 Tip FT 1 4 Hex Drive 1 5mm Tip FT 1 4 Hex Drive 2 5mm Tip FT 1 4 Hex Drive 3 16 Nut Driver Tip FT 1 4 Hex Drive 1 4 Nut Driver Tip FT 1 4 Hex Drive 11 32 Nut Driver Tip FT 1 4 Hex Drive 5 5mm Nut Dr...

Page 31: ...heel Race and Vehicle Comments Qualify Main Finish TQ Comments Front Shocks Rear Shocks Spring Piston Shock Oil Limiter Spring Piston Shock Oil Limiter Front Ride Height Rear Ride Height Camber Camber Toe Wheelbase Short Long Other Body Type Wing Type Track Info Surface Dirt Carpet Astro Multi Traction Low Med High Moisture Wet Damp Dry Conditions Grooved Dusty Smooth Bumpy Hard Pack Loamy Steerin...

Page 32: ...0x1 6928 Bushings Oilite Bushing Set 6630 1 4 x 3 8 x 1 8 Flanged 3 16 x 5 16 x 1 8 Flanged 3 16 x 5 16 x 1 4 Flanged 1 8 Diff Balls 6626 Diff Balls 4 40 Steel Locknut 6242 4 40 Nuts 6295 4 40 Small Pattern Plain Nut 7260 5 40 Diff Locknut 6629 8 32 Nylon Nut White 6282 8 32 Steel Locknut 6952 Nuts lock plain Dogbone spacer 6372 030 Nylon Spacer 4187 4 Washer 6936 1 4 Axle Shim 6373 Diff Thrust Wa...

Page 33: ...C Settings Front Tires Tire Compound Insert Wheel Rear Tires Tire Compound Insert Wheel Race and Vehicle Comments Qualify Main Finish TQ Comments Front Shocks Rear Shocks Spring Piston Shock Oil Limiter Spring Piston Shock Oil Limiter Front Ride Height Rear Ride Height Camber Camber Toe Wheelbase Short Long Other Body Type Wing Type Track Info Surface Dirt Carpet Astro Multi Traction Low Med High ...

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