Associated TC7.2, Manual

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...th at minimized mass o Optimized suspension arm length and shock mounting positions o Pivot ball on inner hinge pin allows free pin movement at any toe or kickup angle o Insert system for precise adjustment of toe and inner pin width o Independent arm mount design to allow maximum flex through entire chassis length resulting in better grip on all track conditions Aluminum rear CV bones o 7075 T6 a...

Page 3: ...0 5mm 31385 1mm 31386 2mm Axle Diff shim 31782 Gear Diff Shims 31788 Shims and Washers 1 6x5mm 91611 2x5mm 31511 Ball Bearings 4x7mm 31403 4x8x3mm flanged 31331 5x8mm 31400 5x10x4mm 91560 10x15x4mm 91563 Ballstuds Black 3 25mm short 31390 Ti Nitride 3 25mm short 31374 Black 3 25mm long 31391 Ti Nitride 3 25mm long 31374 Black 5mm short 31280 Ti Nitride 5mm short 31288 Silver 5mm long 31283 Ti Nitr...

Page 4: ...5 Catalog 36 Setup Sheet Kit Setup 37 Setup Sheet Blank 38 Back Cover Associated Electrics Inc 26021 Commercentre Dr Lake Forest CA 92630 Customer Service Tel 949 544 7500 Fax 949 544 7501 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 hardware with the correct drawing until you find the exact size Each part in the foldout has a numbe...

Page 5: ...four shock collars Build four shocks Build four shock shafts Build four 31758 TC7 1 shock collar o ring 31758 TC7 1 shock collar S h o c k F l u i d 5 4 2 9 3 5 w t 31756 TC7 1 shock cap retainer Shock fluid 5429 35wt Shock fluid 5429 35wt 1596 thread lock Thread lock not included 31747 TC7 1 shock piston 4x1 1 31757 TC7 1 shock eyelet 31757 TC7 1 shock cap 31752 TC7 1 bladder 31752 TC7 1 shock sh...

Page 6: ...59 TC7 1 shock spring cup 1597 ca glue CA glue not included x2 31350 M2 5x10mm fhcs 31638 Spool outdrive steel x2 1 5 9 6 t h r e a d l o c k 1596 thread lock Thread lock not included 31786 Diff pulley flange 31783 Diff case Aluminum 31786 Diff pulley 40T 31788 Spool hub 31519 M2 5x5mm bhcs x4 1596 thread lock Thread lock not included 31519 M2 5x5mm bhcs x4 Build two ...

Page 7: ...rive 5 5mm 31782 Diff outdrive o ring 31782 Diff outdrive o ring 31782 Diff pin 2x9mm 31782 Diff shim 31782 Diff shim 31783 TC7 2 diff cap 31782 TC7 2 gear diff sun gear 31782 TC7 2 gear diff sun gear 31782 TC7 2 diff gears washers and crosspin 31782 Diff pin 2x9mm 31782 Diff case o ring Add 2 grams of diff fluid or approximately 5 5mm from the top of the cup Oval hole is for X Pin install Oval ho...

Page 8: ...etaining clip 31367 TC6 1 CVA coupler 31367 CVA cross pin 31796 TC7 2 CVA bones Aluminum 31369 TC6 1 CVA axle 6588 black grease Note Align the gap in the pin retainer to be opposite of the CVA pin 31238 CVA blade 31500 M3x2 5mm setscrew 1 5 9 6 t h r e a d l o c k Thread lock and CA glue not included Build two DCVs Note the direction of the crosspin clip when installing Note the direction of the c...

Page 9: ...620 TC6 2 arm mount insert Front 3 dot Arm Mount Inserts Negative to the inside of vehicle Positive to the outside of vehicle 1 DOT 0 2 DOT 0 6 2 DOT 0 6 1 2 3 DOT 3 DOT 1 2 Build two rear inner arm mounts 31802 TC7 2 Inner arm mount 31620 TC6 2 arm mount insert Rear 0 dot x4 x4 31541 M3x6mm fhcs 31771 TC7 2 chassis 31384 Bulkhead washers 0 5mm x4 31541 M3x6mm fhcs Rear of chassis Front of chassis...

Page 10: ...Front suspension arm 25227 M4x8mm set screw 31674 TC7 Rear suspension arm x2 x2 x2 31647 Inner hinge pin ball Steel 31647 Inner hinge pin ball Steel 4670 M3x8mm set screw Build left and right sides 3mm 3mm x2 31620 TC6 2 arm mount insert front 3 dot 31801 TC7 2 Outer Arm Mount 3 dot 31801 TC7 2 Front of chassis Arm Mount Inserts Negative to the inside of vehicle Positive to the outside of vehicle ...

Page 11: ...to the right On bumpy or low grip surfaces increase the droop going to a lower number on the droop gauge this will help increase traction and consistency Droop adjustments of 0 5mm to 1mm can be very effective on the track Rear Droop Setting 5mm 1 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Front Droop Setting 6mm x2 31541 M3x6mm fhcs Rear of chassis x2 31384 Bulkhead washers 0 5mm x2 x2 31541 M3x6mm fhcs 3...

Page 12: ...3mm flanged 31791 TC7 2 spur gear shaft 31541 M3x6mm fhcs 31541 M3x6mm fhcs 31540 M3x5mm fhcs 31541 M3x6mm fhcs 31383 Ballstud washer 2mm 89229 Blue countersunk washer 25202 M3x10mm fhcs 31790 TC7 2 motor mount x4 x6 x4 x2 x2 x2 31800 TC7 2 Bulkhead 31382 Ballstud washer 1mm 31382 Ballstud washer 1mm 31800 TC7 2 Bulkhead 31333 TC6 spur gear 87T 48P 31530 M3x5mm bhcs 31792 TC7 2 spur gear hub x3 x3...

Page 13: ...sides of the car Belt Tension Number View from left side of car 17 32 16 1 Right Side Left Side 31615 Diff bearing cam 31615 Cam holder mid low x2 x2 Use belt tension position 9 for standard setup on the front Cam Position Mid Low Mid High Low High Front Belt Rear Belt 31658 TC7 Front belt 31659 TC7 Rear belt 25202 M3x10mm fhcs Slide belt over spool pulley x2 31782 Diff shim x2 91563 FT bearing 10...

Page 14: ...oth sides of the car Right Side Left Side 31615 Diff bearing cam 31615 Cam holder mid low x2 x2 Belt Tension Number View from left side of car 17 32 16 1 Cam Position Mid Low Mid High Low High Slide belt over gear diff pulley x2 91563 FT bearing 10x15x4mm x2 31782 Diff shim 31531 M3x6mm bhcs 31779 TC7 2 bearing cap 31780 TC7 2 camber link mount 31283 Ballstud 5mm long 31382 Ballstud washer 1mm 313...

Page 15: ... TC7 2 camber link mount 31283 Ballstud 5mm long 31382 Ballstud washer 1mm 31383 Ballstud washer 2mm 31532 M3x8mm bhcs x2 x2 x2 x2 x4 x4 Note Insert top plate between the front belt Note Insert 1mm washer between top plate and motor mount 31774 TC7 2 top plate 2 0mm x9 31530 M3x5mm bhcs 31532 M3x8mm bhcs 31532 M3x8mm bhcs x2 x2 31775 TC7 2 front shock tower 31776 TC7 2 rear shock tower 31382 Balls...

Page 16: ...p for left right side DCV refer to page 10 31734 5 x 10 x 3 Bearing 31283 Ballstud 5mm long 31370 TC6 1 axle crush tube 31679 TC7 steering blocks 31382 Ballstud washer 1mm 91560 FT bearing 5x10x4mm Thread lock not included 31794 TC7 2 steering rack post 25211 M3x10mm bhcs 31732 FT Bearing 4 x 7 x 2 5mm 31803 TC7 2 steering rack hat bushing 31803 TC7 2 steering rack x2 x2 x4 x2 31382 Ballstud washe...

Page 17: ...lastic in the hinge pin set screw hole on the caster blocks Build two Build two Build two Do not overtighten 31112 1 16 x 5 16 dowel pins 31670 Clamping wheel hex 5mm 91611 M1 6x5mm shcs 31680 TC7 king pin bushing 31680 TC7 king pin bushing 25211 M3x10mm bhcs 31285 10mm ballstud long 31678 TC7 caster block 4 degree 31382 Ballstud washer 1mm 31382 Ballstud washer 1mm 31677 TC7 hinge pin outer 25225...

Page 18: ...in It is important that the ball cup be snapped onto the ballstud before squeezing with needle nose pliers Be sure to check and adjust the fit for each ball cup that is installed Build left and right sides Build left and right sides Use a 1 5mm hex tool tip to poke through any left over flashing extra thin piece of plastic in the hinge pin set screw hole on the rear hubs Build left and right sides...

Page 19: ...es 31112 1 16 x 5 16 dowel pins 31670 Clamping wheel hex 5mm 91611 M1 6x5mm shcs Do not overtighten Build left and right sides 31383 Ballstud washer aluminum 2mm 31382 Ballstud washer aluminum 1mm 31532 M3x8mm bhcs 31532 M3x8mm bhcs x2 x2 x2 x2 31677 TC7 hinge pin outer 25225 M3x3 set screw Orient the notch to the left throughout the car The notch indicates which end has the left hand threads ...

Page 20: ...umper Anti Roll Bar and Electronics Build Bag 8 Step 4 Transponder not included 31623 TC6 2 bumper 4673 M2 5x4mm bhcs x3 31797 TC7 2 foam bumper 25202 M3x10mm fhcs x2 x3 31623 TC6 2 bumper brace 25201 M3x8mm fhcs 31625 TC6 2 front body posts x2 25201 M3x8mm fhcs x2 31532 M3x8mm bhcs 31625 TC6 2 rear body posts x2 x2 ...

Page 21: ...00 M3x2 5mm set screw Shrink the colored heat shrink tubing to the anti roll bar Anti Roll Bar Color Size Chart Green White Gray Blue Yellow 1 1mm 1 2mm 1 3mm 1 4mm 1 5mm Build four anti roll bar mounts 9 5mm Anti Roll Bar Link Adjustment Tighten 25225 set screws just enough to allow the anti roll bar to move freely Tighten 25225 set screws just enough to allow the anti roll bar to move freely x2 ...

Page 22: ...o the chassis using the guide posts tabs x3 x2 x3 31805 TC7 2 servo mount outer 31793 TC7 2 servo mount 31532 M3x8mm bhcs 25202 M3x10mm fhcs 31383 Ballstud washer 2mm 31382 Ballstud washer 1mm 7337 250x 125x 015 washer 31285 Ballstud 10mm long 89007 Servo horn ring 89007 Servo horn 31550 FT M3 Locknut blue aluminum 31383 Ballstud washer 2mm 31540 M3x5mm fhcs x2 x3 31530 M3x5mm bhcs 31777 TC7 2 ser...

Page 23: ...ead washer 0 5 mm 31385 Bulkhead washer 1 0 mm 31795 TC7 2 battery stop x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 Gearing will depend on the motor and track size Gear charts on pages 26 and 27 Motor pinion gear and set screw are not included ESC not included Motor not included Receiver not included 6727 Servo tape x2 x2 x2 x2 31382 Ballstud washer 1mm 31382 Ballstud washer 1mm 31532 M3x8mm bhcs 31531 M3x6mm bhcs 31798 TC...

Page 24: ...grip lengthening the rear will decrease rear traction Rear Toe In Standard rear toe in angle for inner hinge pin when using same insert front and rear is 3 Standard insert used is 1 dot Rear toe in can be adjusted by 0 6 increments at the inner hinge pin with supplied arm mount inserts see chart to right Ackermann Ackermann refers to the relative angle difference between the front wheels as they a...

Page 25: ...er steering but will tend to be less stable in sweepers This is a typical setup for smaller tracks with tighter turns Increasing the size of the front anti roll bars will give more stability in the sweepers and is better for larger tracks with high speed corners Increasing the size of the rear ant roll bars will help add stability into and through the corner in high traction conditions but can mak...

Page 26: ...96 3 00 47 2 81 2 85 2 89 48 2 75 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 15 11 60 16 10 75 10 88 17 10 00 10 12 10 24 18 9 33 9 44 9 56 9 67 19 8 74 8 84 8 95 9 05 9 16 20 8 20 8 30 8 40 8 50 8 60 8 70 21 7 71 7 81 7 90 8 00 8 10 8 19 8 29 22 7 27 7 36 7 45 7 55 7 64 7 73 7 82 7 91 23 6 87 6 96 7 04 7 13 7 22 7 30 7 39 7 48 7 57 24 6 50 6 58 6 67 6 75 6 83 6 92 7 00 7 08 7 17 7 25 25 6 16 6 24 6 32 6 40...

Page 27: ... 4 20 4 24 4 29 50 4 08 4 12 4 16 51 4 00 4 04 52 3 92 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 34 5 94 35 5 71 5 77 36 5 50 5 56 5 61 37 5 30 5 35 5 41 5 46 38 5 11 5 16 5 21 5 26 5 32 39 4 92 4 97 5 03 5 08 5 13 5 18 40 4 75 4 80 4 85 4 90 4 95 5 00 5 05 41 4 59 4 63 4 68 4 73 4 78 4 83 4 88 4 93 42 4 43 4 48 4 52 4 57 4 62 4 67 4 71 4 76 4 81 43 4 28 4 33 4 37 4 42 4 47 4 51 4 56 4 60 4 65 4...

Page 28: ...26 5427 5428 5429 5430 5431 5432 5433 5434 5435 5436 5437 5438 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 2oz 10 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 20 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 30 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 40 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 22 5 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 80 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 27 5 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 15 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 25 Weight...

Page 29: ...e Diff Fluid 3 000CST Kit Silicone Diff Fluid 4 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 5 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 6 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 7 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 1 000 000CST FT Bearing 5 x 8 x 2 5mm M2 5 x 4mm FHCS TC6 2 Diff Bearing Cam Set TC7 2 Diff Rebuild Kit TC7 2 Diff Case TC7 2 Diff Outdrive TC7 2 Diff Pulley FT Bearing 10 x 15 x 4mm 31615 Spur Gears 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3921 3922 3923 3...

Page 30: ...lcrank Post TC7 2 Steering Rack TC7 2 Steering Bellcrank TC7 2 Servo Mount outer Steering Servo Horn Ring Blue Countersunk Washers FT Body Clips short M2 5 x 4mm BHCS M3 x 8mm FHCS M3 x 10mm FHCS TC6 2 Bumper Set TC6 2 Body Post Set TC7 2 Foam Bumper FT Body Clips short FT Pivot Balls Ballstuds long 5mm Ballstud Washer 5 5 x 1 0mm Ballstud Washer 5 5 x 2 0mm M3 x 6mm BHCS M3 x 8mm BHCS M3 x 6mm FH...

Page 31: ... TC7 King Pin Bushing FT Bearing 5 x 10 x 3mm M4 Locknut w flange and knurl FT Bearing 5 x 10 x 4mm M1 6 x 5mm SHCS FT Pivot Balls M3 x 8mm Set Screw M3 x 3mm Set Screw M4 x 8mm Setscrew 1 16 x 5 16 Dowel Pins 8mm Ballstud long TC6 1 Axle Crush Tubes Ballstud Washer 5 5 x 1 0mm Ballstud Washer 5 5 x 2 0mm FT Steel Inner Hinge Pin Balls TC7 Wheel Hex 5mm TC7 Rear Suspension Arm TC7 Hinge Pin Set TC...

Page 32: ...31530 31530 31774 31771 31659 31658 31540 31541 89229 31790 31531 25201 31798 31798 31778 31795 31386 31385 31384 31382 31383 31382 31382 31532 25202 25202 31382 89229 31530 31802 31801 31541 31541 31384 31384 31620 6258 91723 6264 31305 31305 31305 31305 31305 31305 31305 31305 31305 31305 91723 6258 6264 31305 31382 31384 31530 31541 31620 31658 31659 31771 31774 31801 31802 91723 2 2 14 10 10 1...

Page 33: ... Diff Fluid 15 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 80 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 100 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 200 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 500 000CST Silicone Diff Fluid 1 000 000CST Black Grease 4cc S Diff Lube 4cc Silicone Grease 4cc Servo Tape Chassis P...

Page 34: ...ry Weight Set Shorty Reedy Motors Spare Parts Accessories 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 287 293 294 297 907 27401 27402 27403 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 279 280 281 282 283 286 295 296 27414 27415 27416 27417 27418 27419 27420 27421 27423 978 979 980 981 982 994 995 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 1 1 1 1 MOTORS Sonic 540 M...

Page 35: ...h Nylon Wire Ties 6 Inch Nylon Wire Ties 8 Inch Nylon Wire Ties FT Droop Gauge 4 Inch Nylon Wire Ties Associated Electrics Inc 26021 Commercentre Drive Lake Forest CA 92630 8853 USA http www TeamAssociated com http www RC10 com https instagram com teamassociatedrc https twitter com Team_Associated https www facebook com TeamAssociated call 949 544 7500 fax 949 544 7501 Check out the following web ...

Page 36: ...amic Toe Control Notes Notes Notes Notes Notes Body Wing Piston Gear Diff Fluid Fluid Rebound Mass w Fluid Stroke Anti Roll Bar Spring Solid Axle Front Rear Front Rear Ride Height Hex Width Wheelbase Wheelbase Hex Width Ride Height Link Shim Link Shim Ball Shim Ball Shim Diff Height Diff Height Balance Chassis Type Top Deck Thickness Shims Under Balance Balance Balance Balance Balance Ball Shim Sh...

Page 37: ...Additive F R Additive Timing Insert Wheel Shocks Transmission Roll Centers Track Info Front Inline Flex Mount Pitch Control System Rear Dynamic Toe Control Notes Notes Notes Notes Notes Body Wing Piston Gear Diff Fluid Fluid Rebound Mass w Fluid Stroke Anti Roll Bar Spring Solid Axle Front Rear Front Rear Ride Height Hex Width Wheelbase Wheelbase Hex Width Ride Height Link Shim Link Shim Ball Shim...

Page 38: ......