Associated Electrics RC8.2e, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...ar joints Rubber sealed bearings Front and rear hubs use large 15mm x 24mm rubber sealed bearings used on the inside 14 other 8mm x 16mm bearings throughout the car Steel alloy turnbuckles Molded suspension pivot bushings for adjustable pivot height Blue Aluminum hexes and nylon locking wheel nuts Large speed control mounting area raised off of chassis to allow for easy screw mounting of common sp...

Page 3: ...oldout has a number assigned to it for ordering replacement parts 1 Cover 2 Introduction 3 Table of Contents BAG A AA 4 Chassis Assembly BAG B 4 5 Steering Assembly Bag C CC 6 9 Front Rear and Center Differential Assembly Bag D DD 9 11 Front Bulkhead Assembly Bag E EE 11 14 Front Suspension Assembly Bag F FF 15 16 Rear Bulkhead Assembly Bag G GG 16 19 Rear Suspension Assembly Bag H 20 21 Wing Asse...

Page 4: ... 3x8mm fhcs 89214 4x12mm fhcs 89117 Diff shim 89014 Steering rack post 89161 5x8mm bearing 89016 Servo saver spring 89016 Servo saver retainer 89016 Servo saver bolt 89015 Servo saver arm 89015 Servo saver bellcrank x4 x2 x2 x2 x4 x2 x2 gap setting 7mm 1596 thread lock 1596 thread lock 6588 black grease 1596 thread lock Note cut fuel tubing brace off of the left side guard ...

Page 5: ... 3x10mm fhcs 89074 Steering eyelet 25215 M3 locknut 89234 Aluminum top plate blue 89011 Front body mount 89455 3x22mm fhcs 89258 Front chassis brace plastic 29mm 89526 50mm steel turnbuckle x2 x2 x2 x4 x2 x2 1596 thread lock 1596 thread lock 1596 thread lock Smooth edge towards drivers side Build Two note the direction of the body post during installation 89214 4x12mm fhcs 89209 3x18mm fhcs x2 252...

Page 6: ...ff washer 89121 Diff O Ring 89120 Diff outdrive pin 89120 Sun gear 89120 Spider gear assembly 25236 8x16mm bearing 89477 Light outdrives front long 89121 Diff O Ring 89478 Light outdrives rear short 89115 Diff housing x2 Align pin with groove in sun gear 6 5 8 8 b l a c k g r e a s e 6588 black grease Center Diff Outdrive Front Diff Outdrive long Rear Diff Outdrive short ...

Page 7: ...Light diff ring gear 89477 Light outdrives front long 89121 Diff O Ring 89121 Diff O Ring 89478 Light outdrives rear short Align pin with groove in sun gear 6588 black grease 6588 black grease 6588 black grease 89120 Sun gear O Ring 6588 black grease 89120 Diff washer x2 89208 3x14mm fhcs x4 Diff fluid 5 000cst 5453 Tighten screws evenly and firmly Fill with diff fluid to top of gears Build front ...

Page 8: ...gear 89120 Sun gear 89115 Diff housing 25236 8x16mm bearing 89121 Diff O Ring 89119 Diff outdrives center 89120 Diff washer x2 89121 Diff O Ring 89519 Plastic spur gear 46T 89119 Diff outdrives center 25236 8x16mm bearing 89121 Diff O Ring 6588 black grease 6588 black grease 6 5 8 8 b l a c k g r e a s e 89120 Diff outdrive pin 89120 Spider gear assembly ...

Page 9: ... grease 89120 Diff outdrive pin 89120 Diff washer x2 89121 Diff O Ring 89103 Center CVA bone front 89557 Pin retainer O ring 89106 CVA u joint coupler 89106 CVA pin 89286 Gearbox input cup aluminum 89557 Pin retainer boot 89208 3x14mm fhcs x4 Tighten screws evenly and firmly Fill with diff fluid to top of gears Input cup has additional holes for crosspin to extend the life of the input cup Diff fl...

Page 10: ...mm shcs 25215 M3 locknut 89221 5x4mm setscrew 89481 Low B Plate 89538 RC8 2 front shock tower aluminum 89472 Front bulkhead spacer 89017 Inner gearbox 89114 Diff pinion gear 89117 Diff shim 89017 Outer gearbox x2 x2 x2 x2 x4 x4 Key setscrew onto flat side of shaft Tighten with no endplay 1596 thread lock Diff shims installed to diff diff installed to gearbox Wrap boot over the O Ring ...

Page 11: ...m shcs 89095 Wheel hex aluminum 89096 Wheel hex pins 89380 FT machined steering blocks 89473 Steel shock standoffs 89285 Front stub axle aluminum 25236 8x16x5mm bearing 89230 Silver cone washer 89225 3x24mm shcs 89105 CVA u joint coupler 89102 CVA bone 89105 CVA pin x2 x2 x2 1596 thread lock 1596 thread lock 6588 black grease 6588 black grease 1 5 9 6 t h r e a d l o c k Axle has additional holes ...

Page 12: ...9537 RC8 2 swaybar drop link 89550 RC8 2 front arms 89032 16 deg caster angle bushing blue 89032 16 deg caster angle bushing red 89206 4x10mm bhcs Do not tighten until bushing is keyed into steering block Note One drop only Spread evenly inside the threads Note Key bushings into steering block 1596 thread lock 1596 thread lock 1596 thread lock Build right and left sides Build right and left sides ...

Page 13: ...ver cone washer 89482 Low B plate insert 89039 Hinge pin bushings two dot 89553 RC8 2 inner hinge pins TiN front 89269 38mm steel turnbuckle 25215 M3 locknut x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 Build right and left sides Smooth edge towards drivers side Side view 89279 3x45mm shcs 31531 3x6mm bhcs 89227 3x28mm shcs 25215 M3 locknut 89533 RC8 2 FR swaybar 2 3 white 89460 Aluminum A plate x2 x2 1596 thread lock 2 ...

Page 14: ...31531 3x6mm bhcs 89039 Hinge pin bushing three dot 89040 Upper inner hinge pin 25215 M3 locknut 89217 4x14mm fhcs 89214 4x12mm fhcs 89022 Front bumper 89227 3x28mm shcs 89018 Gearbox gasket 89470 Shock tower hinge pin bushings one dot 89218 3x8mm washer 89218 3x8mm washer x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 6 5 8 8 b l a c k g r e a s e Build right and left sides ...

Page 15: ...oupler 89106 CVA pin 89286 Gearbox input cup aluminum 89557 Pin retainer boot 25236 8x16mm bearing 25191 3x18mm shcs 89462 Aluminum C plate 89017 Inner gearbox 89114 Diff pinion gear x2 x2 89221 5x4mm setscrew Key setscrew onto flat side of shaft Tighten with no endplay Wrap boot over the O Ring Input cup has additional holes for crosspin to extend the life of the input cup 1 5 9 6 t h r e a d l o...

Page 16: ...x12mm shcs 25620 3x10mm shcs 89011 Body mount rear 89102 CVA bone 89107 CVA boot 89017 Outer gearbox 89539 RC8 2 rear shock tower aluminum x2 x2 x2 x2 25215 M3 locknut 89117 Diff shim 89473 Steel shock standoffs 89230 Silver cone washer 25215 M3 locknut x2 x2 x2 x3 2 1 1 4 2 5 3 6 3 Diff shims in stalled to diff diff installed to gearbox tapered side of cone washer faces towards chassis brace 6 5 ...

Page 17: ...rop link Build Two 89107 Bearing shield 89284 Rear stub axle aluminum Build right and left sides Build right and left sides Build Two 89284 Rear stub axle aluminum 89105 CVA pin fr rr 89162 15x21mm bearing 89033 hub carrier 25236 8x16mm bearing 89223 3x8mm shcs 89095 Wheel hex aluminum 89096 Wheel hex pins 1 5 9 6 t h r e a d l o c k Axle has additional holes for crosspin to extend the life of the...

Page 18: ...r pivot balls 89076 Camber rod end 89454 3x12mm shcs 89317 Droop screw 89031 Hub spacers 25215 M3 locknut 89041 Outer hinge pin 89269 38mm steel turnbuckle 89561 Rear mud guard 89551 RC8 2 rear arm 25192 3x20mm shcs x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 Build right and left sides Build right and left sides Build right and left sides 6mm Driver Side Passenger Side Droop screw placement Note the direction of rod end when ...

Page 19: ...192 3x20mm shcs 31531 3x6mm bhcs 89487 RC8B rear swaybar 2 5 green 89039 Hinge pin bushings 89463 Aluminum D plate 25215 M3 locknut 25225 3x3mm setscrew 89017 Swaybar mount 89466 Inner hinge pin 4mm HMA x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 1 dot hinge pin bushing 2 1 1 4 2 5 3 6 3 1596 thread lock 1596 thread lock 2 dot down hinge pin bushing 89470 Hinge pin bushings two dot x2 ...

Page 20: ...nut 25215 M3 locknut 25204 3x16mm fhcs 89540 RC8 2 Wing mount upper brace 89304 JC Illuzion wing black 89229 Blue countersunk washer 25192 3x20mm shcs 25215 M3 locknut 89228 3x40mm shcs x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 89219 3x5mm setscrew x2 Tighten screws to remove free play but ensure some movement ...

Page 21: ...5215 M3 locknut 89217 4x14mm fhcs 89018 Gearbox gasket 89214 4x12mm fhcs 89209 3x18mm fhcs x2 x2 x2 6588 black grease 89019 Center bulkhead bottom 89019 Center bulkhead top 1596 threadlock x4 89226 3x26mm shcs 89254 Center diff top plate 89529 Motor mount bulkhead ...

Page 22: ...head Assembly cont Bag I II Check your gear mesh See page 33 for details 89454 3x12mm shcs 89503 Motor mount washer 89207 4x12mm bhcs x2 x2 x2 89529 Motor mount slide Note pinion and set screw not included See motor manufatcurer s gearing recommendations ...

Page 23: ...mbly cont Bag I II Center Bulkhead Assembly cont Bag I II x2 x2 Install CVA bones into center diff outdrives 89217 4x14mm fhcs 89214 4x12mm fhcs 89510 Motor pad 89502 RC8e center diff riser Note trim motor pad to fit chassis ...

Page 24: ...9358 Lower Shock fluid Shock fluid Use the lower shock tool to load the two o rings and spacer for easy lubing and installation into the shock body One drop of shock fluid on threads Install piston tapered side down Short boots for front shocks Long boots for rear shocks RACERS TIP Try 35 wt or 40wt shock fluid in the front shocks for less agressive steering 89555 4x36mm HD shock shaft rear 89554 ...

Page 25: ... install the shock cap with the bladder it will force out any extra fluid If you install the cap with the shaft fully extended you are running FULL REBOUND To run less rebound unthread the cap 1 2 turns and compress the shaft to the desired position and re tighten the cap with the shaft compressed Start with no rebound Some residual shock fluid may appear from your first few runs around the shock ...

Page 26: ... installation adjust droop screw to get a front shock length of 106mm measured center to center on the shock cap eyelet After installation adjust droop screw to get a rear shock length of 122mm measured center to center on the shock cap eyelet 91069 Shock mount pin steel 25612 M3 locknut with flange 89083 Shock bushing 89454 3x12mm shcs 89454 3x12mm shcs Install two front shocks 106mm 91069 Shock ...

Page 27: ...rvo manufacturer Space your servos low to the chassis without touching the bottom Note speed control not included Attatch with servo tape 6727 Note hook and loop straps are removed for view clarity Note hook and loop straps are removed for view clarity Note route the speed control receiver wire through this opening Note route the speed control receiver wire through this opening 89509 Flywheel open...

Page 28: ...straps are removed for view clarity Note there are two different positions for the locknuts depending on what vehicle you have Note hook and loop straps are removed for view clarity Note route the speed control receiver wire up and over the bridge Note route the speed control receiver wire through the radio box hole Note the cutout on the battery tray bridge is facing the battery tray RC8 2e RC8 2...

Page 29: ...o the receiver through this opening Note plug in your speed control and servo to your receiver Note route your receiver s antenna wire through the slot in the radio tray and through your antenna tube Note receiver and transponder not included Note hook and loop straps are removed for view clarity Note hook and loop straps are removed for view clarity Note hook and loop straps are removed for view ...

Page 30: ...JR Printed here 2308 3x18mm bhcs 25201 3x8mm fhcs 89007 Servo horn ring 89007 Steering servo horn 89007 Servo cone washer 1596 thread lock 25215 M3 locknut 89213 4x6mm fhcs 89211 3x26mm fhcs x2 x2 89214 4x12mm fhcs x2 Note hook and loop straps are removed for view clarity Note hook and loop straps are removed for view clarity ...

Page 31: ...io Tray Assembly cont Bag K 25203 3x12mm fhcs x3 Batteries are not included in kit 89205 3x26mm bhcs 25215 M3 locknut Note hook and loop straps are removed for view clarity Note strap on the hook and loop straps Note batteries not included ...

Page 32: ...r use with polycarbonate plastics If you don t you will destroy the plastic body RC cars get painted from the in side After painting cut the body along the trim lines Make sure to cut holes for the engine head body mounts antenna fuel tank lid top end adjustment needle and muffler outlet Tires not included in kit Your tires need to be glued to the wheels using a fast curing Tire glue CA AE Pt 1597...

Page 33: ...tial Use the standard setup for most cases Some racers will try thicker oil 7 000 10 000cst when greater acceleration is needed This is typically done on very smooth tracks since thicker fluid can reduce handling in bumpy conditions Front Differential Use the standard setup for most cases Try 7 000cst to 10 000cst to get less low speed steering and better acceleration out of turns Kickup Bushing G...

Page 34: ...f rear traction and steering and will be used most often Moving the hubs FWD will give more rear traction for low grip tracks You can use the hubs BACK on high grip tracks for more on power steering Also you can replace the included shims to get intermediate settings Rear Camber A good starting camber setting is 2 degrees Use the included 1719 camber gauge to set your camber Adding a small amount ...

Page 35: ...een 0 5mm from the FULL DROOP measurement Front Droop Increasing front droop loosen droop screws will increase off throttle steering It also allows the front end to lift more giving more rear grip and less front grip on power Remember to never loosen the screws beyond the FULL DROOP setting Decreasing front droop tighten droop screws yields more on power steering and quicker response at the expens...

Page 36: ... 2 Front Spring Green 4 0lbs RC8 2 Front Spring Silver 4 3lbs Kit RC8 2 Front Spring Blue 4 65lbs RC8 2 Rear Spring Kit RC8 2 Rear Spring Green 3 25 lbs RC8 2 Rear Spring Silver 3 55 lbs Kit RC8 2 Rear Spring Blue 3 75 lbs 8x16x5 Bearings Diff Housing Diff Gasket Diff Shims Diff Sun Planet Gears Includes Washers and Pins Set Diff 0 Rings Big and Small Set 3x14mm FHCS RC8B Light Outdrive Front RC8B...

Page 37: ... Shock Fluid 50 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 60 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 70 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 47 5 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid M3 Locknut 6x10mm Bearing Steering Rack Post Servo Saver Set Servo Saver Bolt Nut Spring Set Diff Shims Steering Bearing Set 4x12mm FHCS Steering Drag Link 3x22mm FHCS Aluminum Steering Posts Front Rear 37 Lubes Adhesives Decals Misc 1105 1596 1597 5450 5451 54...

Page 38: ...8 2 FR Hinge Pins TiN Kit works with 89481 89482 M3 Locknut 8x16x5 Bearing 2 5x6mm BHCS Steering Block Bushings Set Caster Angle Bushings Set Hinge Pin Bushings Set RC8 Inner Hinge Pins Set RC8 Outer Hinge Pins Set Steering Rod Ends RC8 Steering Ballstuds RC8 Camber Rod Ends Set Chassis Brace Rod Ends Set Nyloc Wheel Hex Nuts Blue RC8 Wheel Hex Aluminum RC8 Wheel Hex Pins RC8 Front Rear CVA Bone R...

Page 39: ...ins Set RC8B Inner Hinge Pins 4mm HMA Set M3 Locknut 8x16x5 Bearings 2 5x6mm BHCS RC8 Caster Hub Spacers Set RC8 Hub Carriers RC8 Outer Hinge Pins Set RC8 Camber Rod Ends Set Nyloc Wheel Hex Nuts Blue RC8 Wheel Hex Aluminum RC8 Wheel Hex Pins RC8 Front Rear CVA Bone RC8 CVA Rebuild FR RR Set RC8 Rear CVA Shield Boot Set 15x21x4 Bearing 3x5mm Setscrew 3x8mm SHCS 38mm Steel Turnbuckle Rear Stub Axle...

Page 40: ...Cone Washer 3x12mm SHCS RC8B Shock Tower Hinge Pin Bushings Set RC8B Steel Shock Stand offs RC8 2 Front Tower Aluminum 3x20mm SHCS M3 Locknut 3x10mm SHCS RC8 Body Mounts Set 3x24mm SHCS Silver Cone Washer 3x12mm SHCS RC8 Steel Shock Standoffs RC8 2 Rear Tower Aluminum 4x3mm Setscrew for use with pinions RC8 Center Bulkhead Set 4x12mm BHCS 4x12mm FHCS 4x14mm FHCS 3x26mm SHCS Center Top Plate 3x12mm...

Page 41: ...x8mm SHCS Blue Countersunk Washers RC8e Radio Tray RC8e Battery Tray Hook and Loop Battery Straps Set Battery Tray Pads Set Battery Tray Accessories Set Chassis 25201 89018 89022 89476 89510 89552 20 4 1 1 1 1 3x8mm FHCS Gearbox Gasket Front Bumper FT RC8B 3mm Chassis Motor Pad RC8 2 Side Guards Set 89506 25215 25215 89078 89205 89078 89267 89007 89007 89007 25201 89078 2308 89078 89552 89552 2520...

Page 42: ... RC8 2e FT Decal Sheet RC8e Body w Window Masks Clear RC8 2 Decal Sheet Anti Swaybars 25192 25225 89487 89488 89489 89490 89530 89531 89532 89533 89534 89535 89536 89537 20 20 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 4 3x20mm SHCS 3x3mm Setscrew RC8B RR Swaybar 2 5 Green Kit RC8B RR Swaybar 2 6 White RC8B RR Swaybar 2 7 Blue RC8B RR Swaybar 2 8 Yellow RC8 2 FR Swaybar Kit RC8 2 RR Swaybar Kit RC8 2 FR Swaybar 2 2 Gr...

Page 43: ...29189 29200 29202 29206 29209 29210 29211 29212 29221 29222 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Antenna silver xp2 xp3 xp3d Metal gear set S1903 S1903MG AM TX RX crystal set 26 995 Ch 1 AM TX RX crystal set 27 045 Ch 2 AM TX RX crystal set 27 095 Ch 3 AM TX RX crystal set 27 145 Ch 4 AM TX RX crystal set 27 195 Ch 5 AM TX RX crystal set 27 25...

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Page 45: ...rive 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 Driver Tip FT 1 4 Hex Drive 7 0mm Nut Driver Tip FT 1 4 Hex Drive 8 0mm Nu...

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Page 47: ...g System 3 2 1 Ride Height Ride Height Camber Rear Hubs Standard CNC FT Alum Chassis Braces Wheel Hex Pivot Standard Molded Narrow Aluminum Bumpsteer Washers Camber Caster Toe Front Shocks Rear Shocks Setup Sheet Front Suspension For more setups visit RC10 com and click on Setup Sheets O B A C I Hub Upper Lower 2 1 1 4 2 5 3 6 3 B Plate Type Low Original Kickup Bushing A Plate Up Down Squat Bushin...

Page 48: ...6 3x28mm 89227 3x40mm 89228 3x45mm 89279 3x50mm 89452 2 5x3mm 89201 2 5x6mm 31520 3x6mm 31531 3x10mm 25211 3x12mm 89202 3x14mm 25187 3x16mm 89203 3x18mm 2308 3x20mm 25188 3x24mm 89204 3x26mm 89205 4x10mm 89206 4x12mm 89207 Hardware 1 1 Scale View Cap Head shcs Flat Head fhcs Ball Bearings Button Head bhcs 3x3mm 25225 3x5mm 89219 4x5mm 25226 4x12mm 89220 5x4mm 89221 Set Screws 3mm lock washer 89231...

Page 49: ...ts Traction High Medium Low Surface Smooth Bumpy Blue Groove Soft Dirt Grass Clay Wet Astroturf Dusty Other Steering System 3 2 1 Ride Height Ride Height Camber Rear Hubs Standard CNC FT Alum Chassis Braces Wheel Hex Pivot Standard Molded Narrow Aluminum Bumpsteer Washers Camber Caster Toe Front Shocks Rear Shocks Setup Sheet Front Suspension For more setups visit RC10 com and click on Setup Sheet...

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