Associated Electrics SC8.2e, Manual

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Page 2: ...els optimized to fit most 1 10 scale short course tires on the market today Scale tires with foam inserts Rigid one piece motor mount utilizes standard motor screw mounting pattern Large speed control mounting area raised off of chassis to allow for easy screw mounting of common speed controllers Speed control mounting area includes convenient switch mounting boss Utilizes 3 hook and loop straps t...

Page 3: ...d the exact size Each part in the foldout has a number assigned to it for ordering replacement parts 1 Cover 2 Introduction 3 Table of Contents 4 5 Front and Rear Diff Assembly 6 7 Center Diff Assembly 7 8 Steering Servo and Rear Camber Links Assembly 8 10 Shocks Assembly 10 Chassis Assembly 10 12 Steering Assembly 12 13 Front Geaerbox Assembly 14 18 Front Suspension Assembly 19 20 Rear Gearbox As...

Page 4: ...ential Assembly cont 89120 Diff outdrive pin 89120 Sun gear 89120 Spider gear assembly 25236 8x16mm bearing 89496 Diff outdrive 16mm 89121 Diff O Ring 89115 Diff housing Align pin with groove in sun gear 6 5 8 8 b l a c k g r e a s e pin 89120 Diff washer 89121 Diff O Ring 6588 black grease ...

Page 5: ...36 8x16mm bearing 89113 Diff ring gear 89121 Diff O Ring 89121 Diff O Ring 89496 Diff outdrive 16mm Align pin with groove in sun gear 6588 black grease 6588 black grease 6588 black grease 89120 Sun gear 89120 Diff washer 89208 3x14mm fhcs x4 Diff fluid 5 000cst 5453 Tighten screws evenly and firmly Fill with diff fluid to top of gears Build front and rear diffs ...

Page 6: ...0 Sun gear 89115 Diff housing 25236 8x16mm bearing 89121 Diff O Ring 89496 Diff outdrive 16mm 89120 Diff washer 89121 Diff O Ring 89519 Plastic spur gear 46T 89496 Diff outdrive 16mm 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 7: ...20 Sun gear 89116 Diff gasket 6588 black grease 89120 Diff outdrive pin 89120 Diff washer 89121 Diff O Ring 89208 3x14mm fhcs x4 Tighten screws evenly and firmly Fill with diff fluid to top of gears Diff fluid 5 000cst 5453 89074 Steering eyelet 89075 Steering ballstud 17 8mm 89268 42mm steel turnbuckle x2 x2 Build right and left sides ...

Page 8: ... right and left sides 7 7mm 89358 Lower shock tool x2 89066 Shock O rings 89352 Spacer 89358 Lower Use the lower shock tool to load the two o rings and spacer for easy lubing and installation into the shock body Shock fluid 89289 16x29mm molded shock body front 89393 16x38mm molded shock body rear 89078 balljoint x2 89078 Straight eyelet 89268 42mm steel turnbuckle x2 20 5mm ...

Page 9: ...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 A B C 89065 Shock rod end Short boots for front shocks Long boots for rear shocks 89556 RC8 2 shock boot front shown 89065 Shock rod end ball Fill to top with shock fluid Front 40wt Rear 40 wt 5423 Shock fluid x2 89278 2 5mm piston washer...

Page 10: ... pin bushing 89450 SC8 chassis 89001 Side guards left right 25201 3x8mm fhcs x6 x2 Note cut fuel tubing brace off of the left side guard 89001 Side guards left right 25201 3x8mm fhcs x6 x6 x2 x2 Side guards 89294 Front spring bronze 4 7lbs short spring 89349 Rear spring bronze 4 0lbs long spring 89354 16mm shock spring cup x2 x2 Build two front and two rear shocks 89396 Shock pre load clips 89396 ...

Page 11: ... lock 25204 3x16mm fhcs 31404 6x10mm bearing 31404 6x10mm bearing 89015 Steering bellcrank 89272 Steering rack 25215 M3 locknut 25215 M3 locknut 89218 Washer 3x8mm 89117 Diff shim 89014 Steering rack post 89161 5x8mm bearing 89016 Servo saver spring 89016 Servo saver retainer x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x4 x2 x2 x2 gap setting 2mm Smooth edge towards drivers side 89013 Steering posts x2 ...

Page 12: ... Inner gearbox 89114 Diff pinion gear 89224 3x16mm shcs 89201 2 5x3mm bhcs 89278 2 5mm washer 89221 5x4mm setscrew x2 x2 x2 Key setscrew onto flat side of shaft Tighten with no endplay 1596 thread lock 89218 3x8mm washer 89036 Arm mount B x2 25236 8x16mm bearing 25215 M3 locknut 25215 M3 locknut 89226 3x26mm shcs 89571 SC8 2e center drive line input cup 1596 thread lock ...

Page 13: ... Steel shock standoffs 89202 3x12mm bhcs 25190 3x14mm shcs 89040 Inner hinge pin 89218 3x8mm washer 89039 Hinge pin bushing 2 dot up 89586 RC8 2e RTR shock tower front 89227 3x28mm shcs x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 1596 thread lock 1596 thread lock 89076 Camber rod ends 89269 38mm steel turnbuckle 89549 Front upper arm Build right and left sides Smooth edge towards drivers side 7 5mm 89579 SC8 2e body mou...

Page 14: ...grease Axle has additional holes for crosspin to extend the life of the Axle Left Side Build right and left sides 89162 15x21x4mm bearing 89221 5x4mm setscrew 89251 Wheel hex drive 89096 Wheel hex pins 89028 Steering block left right 25236 8x16x5mm bearing 1 5 9 6 t h r e a d l o c k 89558 Caster blocks left right Note One drop only Spread evenly inside the threads 1596 thread lock 1596 thread loc...

Page 15: ...89511 Swaybar eyelet 89220 4x12mm setscrew 89550 RC8 2 front arms left right Build right and left sides Build right and left sides Droop screw placement Build Two 89032 16 deg caster angle bushing blue 89032 16 deg caster angle bushing red Build right and left sides Note direction blue red 16 deg 16 deg 31520 2 5x6mm bhcs 89041 Outer hinge pin 89040 Inner hinge pin 89207 4x12mm bhcs 89029 Steering...

Page 16: ...039 Hinge pin bushings two dot down 89228 3x40mm shcs 89035 Arm mount A x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 2 dot down hinge pin bushing 89017 Swaybar mount 25225 3x3mm setscrew x2 31531 3x6mm bhcs 89219 3x5mm setscrew 89089 2 8mm anti roll bar gold x2 x2 1596 thread lock Tighten screws to remove free play but ensure some movement in the anti roll bar 89218 3x8mm washer 89031 Blue 1 7mm caster spacer x2 x4 x2 x2 Build...

Page 17: ...spension Assembly cont Front Suspension Assembly cont 89434 Front skid plate 89434 Front bumper 25190 3x14mm shcs 25215 M3 locknut 25192 3x20mm shcs x2 x2 25192 3x20mm shcs x2 89228 3x40mm shcs 25215 M3 locknut x2 ...

Page 18: ...18 89217 4x14mm fhcs 25204 3x16mm fhcs 89214 4x12mm fhcs x2 x4 Front Suspension Assembly cont Front Suspension Assembly cont 1596 thread lock 25215 M3 locknut ...

Page 19: ...n gear x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 89221 5x4mm setscrew 89571 SC8 2e center drive line input cup Key setscrew onto flat side of shaft Tighten with no endplay 1 5 9 6 t h r e a d l o c k 89451 Chassis brace rear 89211 3x26mm fhcs 89227 3x28mm shcs 89218 3x8mm washer 89218 3x8mm washer 25215 M3 locknut 25215 M3 locknut 89579 SC8 2e body mounts rear 89587 RC8 2e RTR shock tower rear x2 x2 x2 x2 x4 25215 M3 loc...

Page 20: ...x2 89117 Diff shim x2 Diff shims in stalled to diff diff installed to gearbox Build right and left sides 89162 15x21mm bearing 89033 hub carrier left right 25236 8x16mm bearing 89107 Bearing shield 89221 5x4mm setscrew 89572 SC8 2e dogbone axle 89096 Wheel hex pins 1 5 9 6 t h r e a d l o c k 89472 Front bulkhead spacer 89251 Wheel hex drive ...

Page 21: ...acement 31520 2 5x6mm bhcs 89031 Hub spacers red 89041 Outer hinge pin x2 Build right and left sides Build right and left sides 89575 SC8 2e dogbone 83mm 89201 2 5x3mm bhcs 89278 2 5mm washer 89040 Inner hinge pins 89038 Arm mount D x2 x2 x2 x2 89511 Swaybar ball joint 89091 Swaybar joint 4671 3x10mm setscrew 89511 Swaybar eyelet Build Two x2 89220 4x12mm setscrew ...

Page 22: ... 89430 Mud flaps x2 x2 x2 x2 x3 x2 x2 x3 x2 x4 x4 x4 1596 thread lock 1596 thread lock 89474 3x22mm shcs 89435 Rear bumper brace 25215 M3 locknut 25215 M3 locknut 89218 3x8mm washer 25192 3x20mm shcs 89228 3x40mm shcs 89218 3x8mm washer 25211 3x10mm bhcs 25215 M3 locknut 89435 Rear bumper mount left right 89219 3x5mm setscrew 89089 2 8mm anti roll bar gold x2 Tighten screws to remove free play but...

Page 23: ...31532 3x8mm bhcs 25223 4x3mm setscrew x2 x2 x2 25215 M3 locknut 89217 4x14mm fhcs 89214 4x12mm fhcs 25204 3x16mm fhcs x2 x2 89019 Center bulkhead bottom 89019 Center bulkhead top 1596 threadlock 1596 threadlock x2 89205 3x26mm bhcs 89501 Motor mount Motor 89254 Center diff top plate 89517 1 8 pinion 17T ...

Page 24: ...mbly cont Install dog bones into center diff outdrives Install dog bones into center diff outdrives x4 89217 4x14mm fhcs 89502 RC8e center diff riser 89576 SC8 2e RTR dogbone 108mm front 89510 Motor pad 89577 SC8 2e RTR dogbone 136mm rear 1596 thread lock ...

Page 25: ...2 M3 locknut with flange 89083 Shock bushing After installation adjust droop screw to get a front shock length of 103mm measured center to center on the shock cap eyelet 91069 Shock mount pin steel 89454 3x12mm shcs Install two rear shocks Note the direction of the shock cap when installing onto shock standoffs 25612 M3 locknut with flange 89083 Shock bushing ...

Page 26: ... bottom x4 89006 Servo spacers 89218 3x8mm washer 89506 Hook and loop battery straps 89505 RC8e battery tray x3 x4 x4 Servo mounts vary per servo manufacturer Space your servos low to the chassis without touching the bottom Note Attatch speed control with servo tape 6727 Note hook and loop straps are removed for view clarity Note route the speed control receiver wire through this opening Note rout...

Page 27: ...Te SC8e 25215 M3 locknut 89216 M4 locknut Front x2 x2 89509 Battery tray post Note hook and loop straps are removed for view clarity Note there are two different positions for the locknuts depending on what vehicle you have RC8 2e RC8 2e 89222 2 5x8mm shcs Front x4 Note hook and loop straps are removed for view clarity Note the cutout on the battery tray bridge is facing the battery tray RC8 2e RC...

Page 28: ...control receiver wire through the radio box hole Note route the servo wire to 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 transponder not included Note hook and loop straps are removed for view clarity Note hook and loop straps are removed f...

Page 29: ...holes in servo horn A Airtronics F Futaba H Hitec J 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 Note hook and loop straps are removed for view clarity ...

Page 30: ...30 Radio Tray Assembly cont Radio Tray Assembly cont 89213 4x6mm fhcs 89211 3x26mm fhcs x2 x2 89214 4x12mm fhcs x2 25203 3x12mm fhcs x3 89205 3x26mm bhcs 25215 M3 locknut ...

Page 31: ...Cage Assembly 89425 Roof panel 89425 Rear hood panel 89203 3x16mm bhcs 89453 3x35mm bhcs 89425 Rear window panel 89425 Rear support left right x2 x2 x2 Note hook and loop straps are removed for view clarity Note batteries not included ...

Page 32: ...Front window panel 89425 Nerf bar left right 89203 3x16mm bhcs 89427 Dirt shield left right 89425 Front support left right 89453 3x35mm bhcs 31531 3x6mm bhcs 89203 3x16mm bhcs 89203 3x16mm bhcs 89425 Front hood panel 89425 Door panel left right x2 x2 x2 x4 x6 ...

Page 33: ...ue CA AE Pt 1597 This is available at your local hobby shop Make sure to clean the mounting surface of the tire with alchohol for best adhesion Tires 1597 CA tire glue Build four wheels tires 89578 SC8 2e Method race wheel 9809 Foam tire insert 9809 SC10 tire 89427 Firewall 31531 3x6mm bhcs 2208 Large body clip x3 x4 ...

Page 34: ...34 Wheels Tires and Body Install cont Wheels Tires and Body Install 89406 Nyloc wheel nuts black x4 2208 Large hood pins See Bodies Decals section on page 46 for optional SC8 bodies and decals x2 ...

Page 35: ...andard 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 Generally more k...

Page 36: ... 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 of positive camber ...

Page 37: ...s should the rear shocks The normal droop setting is between 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 ...

Page 38: ...29mm front spring complete set 16x38mm rear spring black 2 7 lbs 16x38mm rear spring silver 3 3 lbs 16x38mm rear spring bronze 4 0 lbs Kit 16x38mm rear spring complete set 8x16x5 Bearings Diff Ring Gear Includes Diff Gasket Diff Housing Diff Gasket Diff Shims Diff Sun Planet Gears Includes Washers and Pins Set Diff 0 Rings Big and Small Set 3x14mm FHCS Diff Outdrive 16mm 8x16x5 Bearings Spur Gear ...

Page 39: ...Shock Fluid 70 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 47 5 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 3x16mm FHCS M3 Locknut 6x10mm Bearing Steering Posts Steering Rack Post Servo Saver Set Servo Saver Bolt Nut Spring Set Steering Ballstuds Diff Shims Steering Bearing Set 4x12mm FHCS 3x8mm Washer RTR Steering Rack 39 Lubes Adhesives Decals Misc 1105 1596 1597 5450 5451 5452 5453 5454 5455 5456 5457 5458 5459 6588 6591 6636...

Page 40: ...cknut 8x16x5 Bearing 2 5x6mm BHCS Steering Blocks Steering Block Bushings Set Caster Hub Spacers Set Caster Angle Bushings Set RC8 Inner Hinge Pins Set RC8 Outer Hinge Pins Set Steering Rod Ends RC8 Steering Ballstuds RC8 Camber Rod Ends Set RC8 Wheel Hex Pins RC8 Front Rear CVA Bone RC8 CVA Rebuild FR RR Set 15x21x4 Bearing 4x10mm BHCS 4x12mm BHCS 4x12mm Setscrew 5x4mm Setscrew 3x24mm SHCS Wheel ...

Page 41: ... Mount Front Bumper and Skid Plate 3x20mm SHCS 3x10mm BHCS M3 Locknut 3x8mm Washer 3x40mm SHCS Mud Flaps Rear Bumper Mount Rear Bumper and Brace 20 20 20 10 1 1 20 20 20 10 10 Pr 1 1 25215 25215 89433 89433 25192 25192 25192 89435 25215 89435 89435 25192 25192 89228 89436 89436 25192 25192 25192 25192 89430 89430 25211 25211 89218 89218 89433 89434 89434 25190 89433 89228 ...

Page 42: ...mm Washer 3x45mm SHCS RC8B Front Bulkhead Spacer SC8 2e Center Drive Line Input Cup SC8 2e RTR Dogbone 136mm 3x20mm SHCS 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 RC8 Wheel Hex Pins RC8 Rear CVA Shield Boot Set 15x21x4 Bearing 4x12mm Setscrew 5x4mm SHCS Wheel Hex Drive 38mm Steel Turnbuckle Nyloc Wheel Hex N...

Page 43: ...nge Pin Bushings 1 2 3dot Set 3x12mm BHCS 3x8mm Washer 3x28mm SHCS RC8B Steel Shock Stand offs SC8 2e RTR Body Mounts Front Rear RC8 2e RTR Front Shock Tower 3x20mm SHCS M3 Locknut 3x12mm BHCS 3x8mm Washer 3x28mm SHCS 3x12mm SHCS RC8 Steel Shock Standoffs SC8 2e RTR Body Mounts Front Rear RC8 2e RTR Rear Shock Tower 4x3mm Setscrew for use with pinions 3x8mm BHCS RC8 Center Bulkhead Set 3x26mm BHCS...

Page 44: ...6mm FHCS 4x12mm FHCS M4 Locknut 3x8mm Washer 3x5mm Setscrew 2 5x8mm SHCS Steel Turnbuckle 42mm RC8e Radio Tray RC8e Battery Tray Hook and Loop Battery Straps Set Battery Tray Pads Set Battery Tray Accessories Set Chassis 25201 89001 89450 89510 20 Pr 1 1 3x8mm FHCS Side Guards Right and Left SC8 RC8T RTR Chassis Motor Pad 89506 25215 25215 89078 89205 89078 89268 89007 89007 89007 25201 89078 2308...

Page 45: ... BHCS SC8 Roll Cage Firewall and Dirt Shields 3x35mm BHCS 6 10 1 1 10 31531 31531 31531 31531 31531 89203 89203 89203 89203 89203 89203 89203 89425 89425 89425 89425 89425 89425 89425 89425 89425 89425 89453 89453 89453 89453 89425 89425 89425 89427 89427 89427 ...

Page 46: ... Black Tires w Red Beadguards SC8 Tires and Inserts SC8 2e Method Race Wheel Black Kit SC8 2e Method Race Wheel Chrome Kit FT Body Scissors Large Hood Pins AE SC8 Decal Sheet SC8 Clear Body AE Team SC8 Body Pre Painted Detailed Lucas Oil SC8 Body Pre Painted Detailed Pro Comp SC8 Body Pre Painted Detailed Rockstar Makita SC8e Body Pre Painted Detailed Rockstar Makita SC8e Decal Sheet Slick Mist SC...

Page 47: ...4x38mm HD Shock Ends Set RC8B Shock Tower Hinge Pin Bushings Set Steel Shock Standoff FT RC8B Light Outdrive Front FT RC8B Light Outdrive Rear FT RC8B Low B Plate FT RC8B Low B Plate Inserts FT RC8B Aluminum Steering Posts RC8 2 FT Rear Swaybar 2 5 Green RC8 2 FT Rear Swaybar 2 6 White RC8 2 FT Rear Swaybar 2 7 Blue RC8 2 FT Rear Swaybar 2 8 Yellow 16mm Piston 5x1 1 5x1 2 RC8B Light Diff Ring Gear...

Page 48: ... 2XL AE Hat 11 Flatbill Black S M AE Hat 11 Flatbill Black L XL 26 Time World Championship Hat S M 26 Time World Championship Hat L XL 1 10 Car Carrier Bag Only 1 10 FT Motor Bag AE Pit Gloves M L XL Reedy 2009 Track Banner Team Associated Track Banner 1 18 Kits and RTR s 1 12 1 10 Kits and RTR s 20103 20104 20108 20110 20115 20118 20121 20130 2042 4020 7023 7029 7030 7032 7034 7037 7046 7047 7048...

Page 49: ... 4 Hex Drive Standard Screwdriver Tip FT 1 4 Hex Drive Phillips Screwdriver Tip FT 1 4 Hex Drive 2 5mm Ball End Tip FT 1 4 5 Piece Power Tool Tips Set 5 64 2 0mm 1 5mm 2 5mm 5 64 2 0mm ball 2 5mm ball FT Camber Track Width Tool FT Body Scissors 12 Inch Nylon Wire Ties 6 Inch Nylon Wire Ties 8 Inch Nylon Wire Ties FT Droop Gauge Shock Building Tool Molded Tools Set V2 Stamped Multi Tool 4 Inch Nylo...

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Page 51: ...6mm 89226 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 3x35mm 89453 4x10mm 89206 4x12mm 89207 Hardware 1 1 Scale View Cap Head shcs Flat Head fhcs Ball Bearings Button Head bhcs 3x3mm 25225 3x5mm 89219 3x10mm 4671 4x5mm 25226 4x12mm 89220 5x4mm 89221...

Page 52: ...ear Hubs Standard CNC FT Alum Chassis Braces Wheel Hex Pivot Narrow Molded Wide 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 Bushing C Plate Up Down Toe Bushing D Plate In Out Upper ...

Page 53: ...lue Groove Soft Dirt Grass Clay Wet Astroturf Dusty Other Ride Height Ride Height Camber Rear Hubs Standard CNC FT Alum Chassis Braces Wheel Hex Pivot Narrow Molded Wide 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 Kick...

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