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:: Introduction
:: KIT Features
:: Additional
:: Other Helpful Items
Associated Electrics, Inc.
26021 Commercentre Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
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Customer Service
Tel: 949.544.7500
Fax: 949.544.7501
Thank you for purchasing this Team Associated product. This assembly manual contains instructions and tips for building and
maintaining your new RC10B5M Team Kit. Please take a moment to read through this manual to help familiarize yourself with
these steps.
We are continually changing and improving our designs; therefore, actual parts may appear slightly different than in the
illustrations. New parts will be noted on supplementary sheets located in the appropriate parts bags. Check each bag for these
sheets before you start to build.
Features in the RC10B5M Team Kit:
• Narrowed hard anodized aluminum chassis with centralized mass and mid-motor position for improved handling on high grip
off road tracks
• Chassis fits R.O.A.R. approved 2S saddle packs and 2S short packs using optional foam insert
• V2 12mm “Big Bore” threaded aluminum shocks with 3mm shafts and updated O-rings for improved smoothness
• VTS (Variable Torque multi-plate Slipper) with 3 drive surfaces and high-resolution spring
• New transmission has stronger gears, precision ball bearings, and a 14 carbide ball differential for increased life and torque
capacity
• Adjustable front suspension mount angle (kick-up) options of 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 suspension travel while reducing binding and friction
• Rear hubs feature larger bearings as well as the quick and easy insert system to adjust camber link position and rear toe-in.
• B5M clear body and wing included
Your new B5M Team Kit comes unassembled
and requires the following items for completion
(refer to catalog section for suggestions):
• R/C two channel surface frequency radio system
• AA-size batteries for transmitter
(#302 alkaline, #303 rechargealble)
• Electronic Speed Control, ESC (#29140, #29143)
• Steering servo (#29166, #29167) • R/C electric motor
• Pinion gear, size determined by type/wind of motor
• Battery charger (a peak detection charger, or LiPo compatible charger)
• 6 cell NiMH battery pack (#700) or a 2 cell LiPo battery pack (#714)
• Calipers or a precision ruler • Needle nose pliers
• Lexan specific spray paint
• Reamer / hole punch
• Cyanacrylate glue (#1597)
• Thread locking compound (#1596)
• Tires and Inserts, Fronts and Rears
Tools included:
• Allen wrenches 1.5mm, 2.0mm
• #1113 12mm Shock Tool
• Multi-wrench
• Silicone Shock Fluid (Refer to catalog for complete listings)
• Body Scissors (AE Part # 1737)
• Reamer / Hole Punch
• Wire Cutters
• Hobby Knife
• FT Hex Wrenches (AE Part # 1655)
• Needle Nose Pliers
• Multi Tool (AE Part #7494)
• Soldering Iron
• Calipers or a Precision Ruler • Green Slime shock lube (AE Part # 1105)
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