Associated Electrics B5M, Manual

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Page 2: ... 25 and 30 New Gullwing front suspension features heavy duty steering and caster blocks while the insert system allows for easy caster and trailing axle adjustments One piece front axle hex adapter and larger front wheel bearing for added durability Updated full bearing steering system with horizontal ball studs for finer Ackermann adjustments Heavy duty ball cups and ball studs allow for maximum ...

Page 3: ...d Uprights Build Bag B 6 7 Shock Towers and Rear Chassis Brace Build Bag C 8 Differential Build Bag D DD 9 Gearbox Build Bag E 9 10 Slipper Build Bag F FF 10 11 Rear Hub and CVA Build Bag G 11 12 Turnbuckles Build Bag H HH 12 14 Shocks Build Bag I II 14 16 Electronics Build Bag J 16 17 Wheels Tires and Body Build Bag K 18 20 Tuning Tips 21 29 Catalog 30 Notes Contact Info 31 Setup Sheet Kit Setup ...

Page 4: ...Plate 91514 RC10B5M Chassis Cradle 91362 B5 Top Plate x4 25202 M3 x 10mm FHCS Do not overtighten steering bolts Make sure there is free movement in the steering rack 91475 3 x 7 x 3 Ball Bearing 91391 Steering Rack x4 x2 x2 x2 91048 Heavy duty Ballstud 8mm 5407 Red O Ring 31286 FT Ballstud Washer aluminum 2mm 91391 Steering Bellcrank Brace x2 89202 M3 x 12mm BHCS 91047 Heavy duty Ballstud 6mm Note...

Page 5: ...4 91404 Steering Block 91400 Caster Block 31520 M2 5 x 6mm BHCS not included in kit x2 There are multiple options for the trailing axle inserts 4mm is the standard setting Make sure the arrow is pointing forward for your desired selection Also make sure both the right and left sides are on the same setting You can install an optional 4670 set screw to better hold the caster block inserts and hinge...

Page 6: ...M Front Shock Tower 91049 Heavy duty Ballstud 10mm x2 x4 x2 x2 x2 31286 FT Ballstud Washer aluminum 2mm 25204 M3 x 16mm FHCS 91410 Front Bumper 91394 Hinge Pin front Inner 91398 Front Hinge Pin Brace 31521 M2 5 x 8mm BHCS x2 x2 Build 2 1 left 1 right Build 2 1 left 1 right x2 89202 M3 x 12mm BHCS 91402 Caster Block Bushing x2 x2 31510 M2 x 4mm BHCS 91400 Caster Block Spacer 91394 Hinge Pin front o...

Page 7: ...1531 RC10B5M Rear Bumper 91477 M3 Nut black 25203 M3 x 12mm FHCS x2 Shock Towers and Rear Chassis Brace Build Bag C Step 3 91049 Heavy duty Ballstud 10mm 89209 M3 x 18mm FHCS x2 x2 x2 x2 31286 FT Ballstud Washer aluminum 2mm 91518 RC10B5M Rear Ball Stud Mount 91528 RC10B5M Rear Arms 25202 M3 x 10mm FHCS 91532 RC10B5M Arm Mount C 3 1 91532 RC10B5M Arm Mount D x2 91394 Hinge Pin rear Inner 25215 M3 ...

Page 8: ...x14 6591 diff lube 6591 diff lube 6591 diff lube As you tighten the diff bolt you will notice the T nut ears moving closer to the bottom of the outdrive slot This compresses the spring behind the T nut The spring should be completely compressed at the same time the T nut reaches the end of the slot Caution Pay close attention to the feeling when the spring is completely compressed Do not overtight...

Page 9: ...2 x 4 Bearing 25237 5 x 10 x 4 Bearing 91425 Top Shaft 91426 Top Shaft Spacer 25616 10 x 15 x 4 Bearing 91530 RC10B5M Gearbox right left 91419 Idler Gear 91011 4x4 Idler Gear Shaft x2 x4 x2 x2 x2 25202 M3 x 10mm FHCS x3 91428 Motor Plate blue x2 7485 FT V2 Slipper Hub 91177 VTS Slipper Pads 9603 Slipper Pad 9651 81T 48P Spur Gear 91176 VTS Slipper Housing 91178 VTS Slipper Plate 91179 VTS Slipper ...

Page 10: ...ild Bag F FF Step 3 Slipper Build Bag F FF Step 2 There are multiple optional inserts for the Rear Hub Insert 0 0 5 1 0 is the standard insert used 25211 M3 x 10mm BHCS x2 89209 M3 x 18mm FHCS 25202 M3 x 10mm FHCS x2 x4 Set nut flush with top shaft See page 18 for gear mesh and slipper clutch setting instructions 9739 Slipper Spring 91148 M4 Locknut with flange and knurl 91423 Slipper Spring Adapt...

Page 11: ...w not included in kit 31510 M2 x 4mm BHCS x2 x2 Build x2 right and left side Build x2 right and left side You can install optional 4670 set screws to better hold the rear hub inserts and hinge pin 91453 HD Ball Cup 91453 HD Ball Cup right 6263 Turnbuckle 2 06 27 50mm Steering Turnbuckle Build x2 right and left side Racers Tip Use black grease 6588 on the threads of the turnbuckles for easier ball ...

Page 12: ...ep 3 Build x2 right and left side Front Camber Turnbuckle 23 85mm 91453 HD Ball Cup 91453 HD Ball Cup 6263 Turnbuckle 2 06 Turnbuckles Build Bag H HH Step 2 Racers Tip Use black grease 6588 on the threads of the turnbuckles for easier ball cup installation Racers Tip Use black grease 6588 on the threads of the turnbuckles for easier ball cup installation Orient the notch to the left throughout the...

Page 13: ...Install M2x4mm button head screw until snug while shaft is fully com pressed Shock oil 5432 Shock oil 5432 31510 M2 x 4mm BHCS Shocks Build Bag I II Step 3 1105 green slime 91448 Shock eyelet 91448 Shock Pivot Ball 91480 12x23mm V2 Shock Bodies front 91482 12x31mm V2 Shock Bodies rear 91491 V2 Shock Hat Bushing 91491 V2 Shock Spacer 5407 O Ring 31327 VCS3 Shock Bottom Cap 31327 VCS3 Shock Bottom C...

Page 14: ...tud 6mm 9180 Servo Horn x4 x2 x2 x4 Servo not included Servo screw not included 31286 FT Ballstud Washer aluminum 1mm Shocks Build Bag I II Step 5 A Airtronics F Futaba H Hitec J JR Printed here Use outside hole in front arm Use inside hole in rear arm 25612 M3 Locknut with flange black 25612 M3 Locknut with flange black 89202 M3 x 12mm BHCS 91445 Shock Bushing 91445 Shock Bushing 25189 M3 x 22mm ...

Page 15: ... Build Bag J Step 2 Pinion Setscrew There are two options for mounting your antenna 91089 Belt Cover Cap 91435 Gear Cover 31530 M3 x 5mm BHCS x2 Receiver not included ESC not included 6727 Servo Tape 25225 M3 x 3mm Set Screw 6338 Antenna Tube Cap 4689 M3 x 16mm Set Screw x2 91536 RC10B5M Battery Spacer 91536 RC10B5M Battery Spacer Battery not included ...

Page 16: ...ca glue tire adhesive to the tire bead on both sides Do one side at a time allow it to dry before gluing the other side CA glue not included Batteries not included 91458 Battery Strap Thumb Wheel 91458 Battery Strap Thumb Wheel O Ring 91534 RC10B5M Battery Strap x2 x2 Build x2 Build x2 Electronics Build Bag J Step 5 Build 2 1 left 1 right Build 2 1 left 1 right 91148 M4 Locknut with flange and knu...

Page 17: ...int on the inside of the body prefferably dark colors first lighter colors last NOTE ONLY use paint that is recommended for use with polycarbonate plastics If you do not you can destroy the plastic body After paint has completely dried 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 Body Bag K Step 3 Racer...

Page 18: ...ue to improper gearing Set The Gear Mesh You should be able to rock the spur gear back and forth in the teeth of the pinion gear without making the pinion gear move If the spur gear mesh is tight then loosen the 31532 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 These gearings are for use with advanced timing s...

Page 19: ... chassis brace Shortening the camber link or lowering the ball end will give the rear end less roll and the car will tend to accelerate or square up better Lengthening the camber link or raising the ball end will give the rear more roll and more cornering grip Longer camber links are typically used on high grip tracks while shorter links tend to work better on medium grip loose tracks The kit sett...

Page 20: ... roll resistance to the rear end with minimal effect on handling over bumps and jumps It is an especially helpful tuning item on high grip tracks try the gold bar The silver and black anti roll bars are typically used on medium grip loose tracks Trailing Axle Trailing axle is the distance from the king pin to the axle that trails behind the pin The B5 includes inserts to allow adjustments for trai...

Page 21: ... 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 00 Kit 12MM Rear SPRING WHT 2 10 12MM Rear SPRING GRY 2 20 12MM Rear SPRING BLU 2 30 12MM Rear SPRING YLW 2 40 12mm Big Bore Front Soft Spring Kit 12mm Big Bore Front Medium Spring Kit 12mm Big Bore Front Hard Spring Kit 12mm Big Bore Rear Soft Spring Kit 12mm...

Page 22: ...3 x 10mm FHCS M3 x 10mm BHCS Bearing 5 x 10 x 4 Bearing 6 x 12 x 4 Bearing 10 x 15 x 4 M3 x 6mm BHCS M3 x 8mm BHCS M3 x 16mm BHC 3 x 8mm Washer 4x4 Idler Gear Shaft Diff Idler Gear B5 Top Shaft B5 Top Shaft Spacer B5 Motor Plate Blue B5 RC10B5M Chassis Brace RC10B5M Gearbox Right Left Pinion Gears 8253 8254 8255 8256 8257 8258 8259 8260 8261 8263 8264 8265 8266 8267 8268 8269 8270 8271 8272 1 1 1 ...

Page 23: ...B5 Gear Diff Rebuild B5 Gear Diff Outdrives B5 Silicone Diff Fluid 1 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 2 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 3 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 5 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 7 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 10 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 20 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 30 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 60 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 100 000CST Turnbuckles and Servo Mounts 6263 7337 9180 31286 31532 8...

Page 24: ... Hinge Pin Set B5 Caster Block B5 Caster Block Bushing B5 Steering Block B5 Front Axles B5 Front Axle Crush Tubes B5 RC10B5M Front Arms M3 x 8mm Set Screw Bearing 10 x 15 x 4 M2 x 4mm BHCS M3 x 12mm BHCS Heavy duty Ballstud 6mm M4 Locknut with flange and knurl Hinge Pin Set B5 Rear Hubs B5 Rear Hub Link Nut Set B5 CVA Wheel Hex Pin B5 CVA Axle B5 CVA Rebuild Kit B5 CVA Bone B5 Wheel Hex Rear B5 6x...

Page 25: ...mm BHCS M3 x 24mm BHCS Heavy duty Ballstud 10mm Shock Bushing Composite B5 M3 Nut Black RC10B5M Front Shock Tower Small Body Clips M3 x 10mm FHCS M3 x 12mm FHCS M3 Locknut with flange FT Ballstud Washer aluminum 1mm 2mm M3 x 24mm BHCS Shock Bushing Composite B5 M3 Nut Black RC10B5M Rear Shock Tower Mount RC10B5M Wing Mounts and Shim 4689 91458 91458 91458 91458 91536 91534 91536 91536 91536 4689 2...

Page 26: ...er B5 RC10B5M Chassis RC10B5M Front Chassis Plate RC10B5M Chassis Cradle RC10B5M Wing Mount Rear Bumper RC10B5M Composite Arm Mount Set Wheels 9690 9691 9695 9696 2 2 2 2 Buggy Front Wheel hex white Buggy Front Wheel hex yellow Buggy Rear Wheel Hex white Buggy Rear Wheel Hex yellow 9696 9691 Not included in Kit Not included in Kit 25225 6338 6338 91394 91394 91410 25204 25204 25204 25204 91364 913...

Page 27: ...ng RC10B5M Sticker Sheet 27 Reedy Accessories 247 248 249 250 604 606 607 609 610 643 644 645 646 647 648 650 654 655 656 658 659 660 661 663 664 669 716 961 962 974 975 978 979 980 981 982 992 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3ea 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Sonic 540 Mach 2 Sensor w bearing Sonic 540 Mach 2 Steel Bearing Set Sonic 540 Mach 2 Ceramic Bearing Set Sonic 540 Mach 2 Insulat...

Page 28: ... 65C 6000mAh 7 4V SQ LiPo 65C 4100mAh 7 4V Shorty LiPo TX Lightweight Battery 1350mAh 11 1V LiPo TX Battery M11X 2500mAh 7 4V Wolfpack LiPo 4800mAh 7 4V 25C S P Wolfpack LiPo 3800mAh 7 4V 25C Shorty Lubes Adhesives Decals Misc 1105 1596 1597 6588 6591 6636 6727 716 3816 3820 3834 9787 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 FT Green Slime Shock Lube FT Locking Adhesive FT Tire Adhesive medium Black Grease 4cc S D...

Page 29: ...Driver FT 5 5mm Red Nut Driver FT 11 32 Green Nut Driver FT 8mm Gold Nut Driver FT 5 64 Blue Ball Hex Driver FT 3 32 Gold Ball Hex Driver 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...

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Page 31: ...l Low Bumpy Dry Hard Packed Indoor Ambient Track Dirt Medium Medium Grooved Damp Smooth Outdoor Carpet Large High Dusty Wet Loamy Astroturf Multi Surface Very High Extra Large A B Slipper Clutch Type of Pads Notes 32 1 1 2 Ball Stud Spacing Hub Insert 0 0 5 1 Caster Block Spacing Steering Stop Spacing Ball Stud Spacing Bump Steer Spacing Trailing Axle Insert 2mm 3mm 4mm Axle Height Up Middle Down ...

Page 32: ...minum 8553 3x10mm 25202 3x12mm 25203 3x14mm 89208 3x16mm 25204 Flat Head fhcs M3 Nut 91477 M3 Alum Locknut Blue 31550 M3 Locknut w Flange 25612 FT 3mm Locknuts Blue 25392 M4 Locknut w Flange 91148 FT M4 Locknuts w Flange Blue 31551 Nuts lock plain 2x4mm 31510 2 5x6mm 32520 2 5x8mm 31521 3x4mm 91158 3x5mm 31530 3x6mm 31531 3x8mm 31532 3x8mm Aluminum 8552 3x10mm 25211 3x12mm 89202 3x14mm 25187 3x16m...

Page 33: ...erential Ball Setting Gear Oil Qualify Main Finish TQ Best Lap Time Small Low Bumpy Dry Hard Packed Indoor Ambient Track Dirt Medium Medium Grooved Damp Smooth Outdoor Carpet Large High Dusty Wet Loamy Astroturf Multi Surface Very High Extra Large A B Slipper Clutch Type of Pads Notes 32 1 1 2 Ball Stud Spacing Hub Insert 0 0 5 1 Caster Block Spacing Steering Stop Spacing Ball Stud Spacing Bump St...

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