Associated Electrics 80945, Manual

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Page 2: ...e RC8B4 chassis New RC8B4 specific 7075 aluminum hard anodized chassis features updates to strengthen the front and rear droop tab areas and an increased width along kick up area New upper suspension arm link mount is significantly wider than RC8B3 series providing the required geometry for the new 8 steering blocks New front shock tower has strength improvements and allows for the upper suspensio...

Page 3: ...crews M3 Nut 91477 M3 Alum Locknut Blue 31550 M3 Locknut Black 25215 M3 Locknut w Flange 25612 FT 3mm Locknuts Blue 25392 FT M4 Locknut Blue 31551 M4 Locknut Serrated 91738 Nuts lock plain 5x8x2 5mm 8680 5x10x4mm 91560 6x10mm 31404 6x13x5mm flanged 91559 8x16x5mm 91564 8x16x5mm flanged 91565 Ball Bearings 2 5x6mm 31520 2 5x8mm 31521 2 5x18mm 81259 3x6mm 31531 3x8mm 31532 3x10mm 25211 3x12mm 89202 ...

Page 4: ...gs 13 1 13 2 27 28 Wheels Tires Body Misc 29 Droop Settings 30 Back Cover 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 drawing until you find the exact size Each part in the foldout has a number assigned to it for ordering replacement parts This symbol indicates a special note or instruction in the manual Th...

Page 5: ...12mm 81380 Pin 2 5x12mm 81380 Diff Sun Gear 20T HTC 81008 15mm Outdrive 81008 15mm Outdrive 81380 Diff Planet Gear 10T HTC 81380 Diff Crosspin 81381 Diff Shim 3 6x12x0 12mm 81381 Diff Shim 6x8x0 20mm 81381 Diff Shim 6x8x0 20mm 91564 8x16x5 Bearing 91564 8x16x5 Bearing 81379 Diff Case 81009 Diff Ring Gear 42T 81385 Outdrive O Ring 5 8x1 9mm 81385 Outdrive O Ring 5 8x1 9mm x4 x4 x2 81380 Diff Sun Ge...

Page 6: ...80 Diff Crosspin 81381 Diff Shim 3 6x12x0 12mm x4 x4 x2 6588 black grease 6588 black grease Align pin with groove in sun gear 81380 Pin 2 5x12mm 81008 15mm Outdrive Center Diff 81008 15mm Outdrive Center Diff 81381 Diff Shim 6x8x0 20mm 81381 Diff Shim 6x8x0 20mm 91564 8x16x5 Bearing 91564 8x16x5 Bearing 81379 Diff Case 81385 Outdrive O Ring 5 8x1 9mm 81385 Outdrive O Ring 5 8x1 9mm 81386 Spur Gear...

Page 7: ...fore installation 6588 black grease 81380 Pin 2 5x12mm Diff Fluid Center Diff Fluid 10 000cst 5455 Shocks Build Bag 2 1 Step 1 81186 Shock O Ring 81185 O Ring Hat Bushing 81188 Shock Body Seal Retainer 81200 Shock Piston 8x1 2 tapered Front and Rear x2 81172 TiN Shock Shaft 3 5x33 5mm Front 81185 O Ring Spacer 81160 Shock Body 30 5mm Front 81161 Shock Body 39 5mm Rear 81185 Shock Body O Ring 81173...

Page 8: ...ck Fluid 81453 Bladder Stiff 81512 Shock Rod End 81452 RC8B3 2 Shock Cap 81512 Shock Cap Insert 91492 2x4mm BHCS 91492 Gasket Racer s Tip Use green slime 1105 to lube the o rings before installation 81453 Bladder Stiff 81512 Shock Cap Insert Compress shock shaft fully Let shock fluid bleed from cap then tighten cap For more rebound do not compress shock shaft as far before tightening the shock cap...

Page 9: ...le 91521 Ball Cup Set aside until page 15 Note the direction of turnbuckle ball x2 81562 Turnbuckle Ball Shouldered 81521 Rod End 4mm Offset 81521 Rod End 4mm 89526 4x50mm Turnbuckle 25 00mm 0 98 Left Turnbuckle Right Turnbuckle Set aside until page 19 16 00mm 0 62 81562 Turnbuckle Ball 81521 Rod End 5mm Offset 81521 Rod End 5mm 81562 Turnbuckle Ball Shouldered 89299 Steel Turnbuckle 5x44mm Left T...

Page 10: ... O Ring 81516 Steering Bellcrank 81516 Steering Bellcrank x2 x4 Racer s Tip Use black grease 6588 to lube the bellcrank halves before installation 1596 thread lock 81091 Steering Post 81262 4x10mm FHCS 89202 3x12mm BHCS 81562 Steering Link Pivot Ball x2 x2 81500 RC8B4 Chassis 81431 RC8B3 2 Side Guards 25201 3x8mm FHCS 31540 3x5mm FHCS x8 x2 Loosely attach 3x5mm FHCS and then install 3x8mm FHCS Tig...

Page 11: ...9 Diff Pinion Gear 12T x2 1596 thread lock 25620 3x10mm SHCS 81381 Diff Shim 13 5x15 8x0 20mm x2 81510 Gearbox Outboard STEP 1 STEP 2 81510 Anti Roll Bar Cap Step 1 Add shims on the ring gear side to TIGHTEN gear mesh Subtract shims on this side to LOOSEN gear mesh NOTE Start 1x Thick 0 2mm Step 2 Add or subtract shims here to finalize diff side to side play once gear mesh is set from Step 1 Recom...

Page 12: ...85 Anti Roll Bar Collet 81129 Front Anti Roll Bar 2 2mm 81260 4x14mm BHCS x2 81520 Arm Mount Insert Center 81520 Arm Mount Insert Center 81567 Arm Mount B x2 x2 Kit Setup 81585 Anti Roll Bar Pivot 81512 Anti Roll Bar Link 81562 Rod End Ball x2 Build left and right side Note direction Note direction 81260 4x14mm BHCS x2 x2 x2 81566 Arm Mount A 81060 Hinge Pin 81446 Suspension Arm Shim 81528 Front A...

Page 13: ...1523 Upper Link Mount 81502 Shock Tower Front x2 x2 81524 Body Post Front 31532 3x8mm BHCS 81525 Chassis Brace Front 81522 Top Plate 81520 Arm Mount Insert Center 81520 Arm Mount Insert Center 89226 3x26mm SHCS 81508 Shock Bushing Front x2 x2 x2 x2 Kit Setup Kit Setup 1 2 3 4 5 31521 2 5x8mm BHCS 31530 3x5mm BHCS 25225 3x3mm Set Screw x2 x2 x2 81257 3x6mm Set Screw x2 Tighten 3x6mm set screws just...

Page 14: ...ing by adding remaining clips in front of arm until fit is tight and the arm rotates freely 1596 thread lock 6588 black grease 91565 8x16x5mm Bearing Flanged 81514 Steering Block 89221 5x4mm Set Screw 81081 Wheel Hex 0mm 89096 Wheel Hex Pin 81328 CVA Coupler Pin 81547 CVA Axle Steel 81548 CVA Axle Sleeve 81328 CVA Coupler 81497 CVA Bone 93mm Build left and right side 81514 Pillow Ball Cap 81063 St...

Page 15: ...81524 Front Bumper x2 x2 25612 M3 Locknut W Flange 81509 Shock Pin 81257 3x6mm Set Screw 1596 thread lock 1 5 9 6 t h r e a d l o c k 81262 4x10mm FHCS 31532 3x8mm BHCS 89216 M4 Locknut x2 x2 89214 4x12mm FHCS Pillow Ball Shims 0 35mm 0 7mm 1 4mm 81056 Suspension Arm Endcap x2 81072 Pillow Ball Shim 1 4mm 81072 Pillow Ball Shim 0 35mm 25211 3x10mm BHCS x2 For attaching steering link to steering ra...

Page 16: ...1009 Diff Pinion Gear 12T x2 1596 thread lock Racer s Tip Use black grease 6588 to lube the diff pinion before installation 81260 4x14mm BHCS x2 81520 Arm Mount Insert Center 81454 Arm Mount HRC Narrow C x2 Step 1 Add shims on the ring gear side to TIGHTEN gear mesh Subtract shims on this side to LOOSEN gear mesh NOTE Start 1x Thick 0 2mm Step 2 Add or subtract shims here to finalize diff side to ...

Page 17: ...1512 Anti Roll Bar Link 81562 Rod End Ball x2 81060 Hinge Pin x2 81446 Suspension Arm Shim 81260 4x14mm BHCS 81455 Arm Mount HRC Narrow D x2 81520 Arm Mount Insert Center x2 89317 Droop Screw 2308 3x18mm BHCS x2 25225 3x3mm Set Screw 31521 2 5x8mm BHCS x2 x2 81257 3x6mm Set Screw x2 Tighten 3x6mm set screws just enough to still allow the anti roll bar to move freely Rear Anti Roll Bar Gap 5 5mm An...

Page 18: ...1552 Wing Mount 89208 3x14mm FHCS 81552 Wing Angle Shim 2 81553 Wing Buttons 81553 Wing Black 25215 M3 Locknut x2 x2 x2 x2 25189 3x22mm BHCS 25612 M3 Locknut W Flange 81525 Chassis Brace Mount 81525 Chassis Brace Rear 89214 4x12mm FHCS x2 25215 M3 Locknut 81552 Wing Mount Adapter x4 x2 89214 4x12mm FHCS 89454 3x12mm SHCS x4 x4 CHOOSE ONE Fin adds straight line stabilization Button adds agility in ...

Page 19: ...1 Wheel Hex 0mm Wide 89096 Wheel Hex Pin 25215 3x6mm Set Screw x2 25612 M3 Locknut w Flange 81545 Rear Hub Shim 1 0mm 81545 Rear Hub Shim 2 5mm 81545 Rear Hub Shim 1 5mm 81076 Hub Hinge Pin 1 5 9 6 t h r e a d l o c k 25612 M3 Locknut w Flange 89204 3x24mm BHCS 25211 3x10mm BHCS 89216 M4 Locknut 81264 4x20mm FHCS 89214 4x12mm FHCS x4 x2 x2 25612 M3 Locknut W Flange 81509 Shock Pin 81257 3x6mm Set ...

Page 20: ...1042 Brake Lever x2 1596 thread lock 81448 Rotor Guide 81448 Center Bulkhead Lower x2 x2 31448 2 5x8mm FHCS x2 31448 2 5x8mm FHCS x2 x2 89214 4x12mm FHCS x4 Align slotted holes on the same side when installing brake pads Build Front and Rear Front Rear The upper center bulkheads have F for front and R for rear 89149 Brake Bolt 81038 Brake Pad Spring 81448 Center Bulkhead Upper x2 x2 81551 Brake Pa...

Page 21: ...Spring Ball 81555 Brake Spring x2 x2 x2 1596 thread lock Note direction of center diff 89212 3x30mm FHCS x4 81550 Brake Rotor 81564 Center Dog Bone 86 5mm 81565 Center Dog Bone 115mm 23T 25T Spline Count Printed here 1 5 9 6 t h r e a d l o c k x3 x2 x4 81555 Brake Bias Collar 81555 Brake Link 81555 Throttle Link 81555 Throttle Spring 81555 Throttle Ball Cup 81555 Set Collar 25225 3x3mm Set Screw ...

Page 22: ...her graphite radio tray brace or transponder mount utillize included plastic shims to maintain proper servo height More Rearward Flex Option 3 Most Flex Option 2 More Frontward Flex Option 4 81433 Radio Tray Spacer 81556 Servo Horn Insert 81556 Servo Horn Steering 91048 HD Ball Stud 8mm 25215 M3 Locknut Servo not included Servo not included 31448 2 5x8mm FHCS 81450 Transponder Mount 81432 Battery ...

Page 23: ...ywheel nut 6727 Servo Tape 6338 Antenna Tube and Cap 25225 3x3mm Set Screw Receiver not included Receiver Battery not included 89214 4x12mm FHCS x6 Transponder not included On Off switch not included 42007 Receiver Box Grommet x2 42007 Grommet Plug x2 25211 3x10mm FHCS 1596 thread lock Racer s Tip Center servos before horn installation 81432 Battery Box Top 25211 3x10mm BHCS 25215 M3 Locknut x3 x2...

Page 24: ...el Long end of clutch shoe spring installed into clutch shoe Clutch shimming instructions Build assembly with shims as shown If clutch bell does not spin freely Move shim from behind clutch bell to in front of clutch bell OR Remove one shim from front of clutch bell Recommended axial play in clutch bell 0 2mm 0 5mm 89148 Clutch Shims 81374 Clutch Bell 13T Vented 4 Shoe 41089 3x6mm LP SHCS x4 x2 91...

Page 25: ... thread lock 81115 Engine Mount x2 25620 3x10mm SHCS x4 Exhaust Pipe not included Header pipe not included Header pipe gaskets not included 7732 4x4mm Set Screw 81560 Pipe Mount Wire 81560 Pipe Mount 81262 4x10mm FHCS 1596 thread lock 1596 thread lock 81114 Engine Mount Washer x4 81262 4x10mm FHCS x4 1596 thread lock ...

Page 26: ...terial from the engine block for fitment 81557 Fuel Tank Clip 89203 3x16mm BHCS 31520 2 5x6mm BHCS 81557 Fuel Tank 81559 Fuel Tank Lid Puller 7724 Fuel Tubing Cut to 22mm long x2 x2 41090 3x10mm LP SHCS 81558 Fuel Tank Grommet 81557 Fuel Tank Post 81262 4x10mm FHCS x2 x2 x2 x2 Exhaust Set Screw not included 1596 thread lock Racer s Tip Install fuel tank posts to chassis before installing the fuel ...

Page 27: ...Wheels yellow 83mm Wheels Tires and Foam Inserts Not Included 89296 RC8 Wheels white 83mm Wheels Tires and Foam Inserts Not Included Tires When gluing tires to wheels use a fast curing tire glue CA AE 1597 This is available at your local hobby shop Make sure to clean the mounting surface of the tire and wheel with alchohol for best adhesion 1597 CA tire glue Build four wheels tires not included ...

Page 28: ...body to create a design Spray either rattle can or airbrush RC specific paint the paint to the inside of the body preferably 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 f...

Page 29: ... sections It will 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 T...

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