Associated Electrics B4.2RS, Manual

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Page 2: ...GHz 2 channel radio system with digital metal gear servo Water resistant enclosed receiver box Blue anodized aluminum V2 coil over shock absorbers Heavy duty sealed gear differential with adjustable slipper clutch Factory finished Interceptor 2 0 polycarbonate body High traction tires pre mounted on white hex drive wheels Molded composite chassis and battery strap that fits NiMH or LiPo battery pa...

Page 3: ...ion 3 Table of Contents 4 5 Steering Build 5 7 Front Suspension Build 7 9 Transmission Build 10 11 Rear End Build 12 Rear Hub Build 13 14 Shocks Build 15 18 Electronics Build 18 19 Wheels Tires and Body Install 19 Servo Chart 20 21 Tuning Tips 22 30 Catalog 31 Setup Sheet Kit Setup 32 1 1 Hardware Fold Out 33 Setup Sheet Blank 34 Back Cover Associated Electrics Inc 26021 Commercentre Dr Lake Fores...

Page 4: ...er lower 9659 Servo saver lower 9659 Servo saver upper 9659 Servo saver lower 9610 Servo saver bolt 9610 Servo saver bolt 9610 Servo saver washer upper 9610 Servo saver washer upper black grease 6588 9610 Servo saver washer lower 9659 Block carrier bushing 2221 4 40 x 7 16 bhcs 9659 Bellcrank 6272 Dust cover foam 9659 Steering rack 6276 Ballstud 20 short silver 6276 Ballstud 20 short silver 6272 D...

Page 5: ...ng rack bushing 6925 4 40 x 1 2 shcs 6915 4 40 x 5 8 fhcs 9640 Steering bolt left 9659 Steering brace x4 x3 x2 9640 Steering bolt right 9563 Front bulkhead 9560 B4 chassis 9566 Top plate 6272 Foam dust cover 3977 3 16 x 3 8 bearing 7369 1 16 universal roll pin 7497 B4 wheel hex adapter thin 4449 4 40 x 3 16 aluminum locknut 9880 Steering blocks hex style left right 4187 030 washer nylon 6277 Balls...

Page 6: ... Kingpin Build left and right sides 6272 Foam dust cover 3983 Ballstud 30 short black x2 9645 2 56x1 8 bhcs 7922 Spacer 9622 Hinge pin front outer 9578 B4 a arms front 9564 Front hinge pin brace 9621 Hinge pin front inner 4334 2 56x5 16 bhcs x2 x2 7738 4 40 x 7 8 shcs 9568 B4 front shock tower 6295 4 40 plain nut 6277 Ballstud 30 silver long x2 x2 x2 x2 9630 Ballstud washer 6272 Dust cover foam x2...

Page 7: ...ft throughout the car It indicates which end has the left hand threads 7230 ball cup large 7230 ball cup large 6263 2 06 turnbuckle 6263 2 06 turnbuckle x2 x2 black grease 6588 black grease 6588 black grease 6588 9828 Diff gear cover 9888 0 5mm gear diff shim 9830 2x8mm round end pin x2 x2 9831 3 6x0 7mm o ring 9831 4 7x1 42mm o ring 9830 Outdrive cup Build two 6924 4 40x3 8 shcs x4 ...

Page 8: ...r black grease 6588 black grease 6588 black grease 6588 9828 Diff gear 52T 48P 9888 0 5mm gear diff shim 9830 2x8mm round end pin 9831 4 7x1 42mm o ring 9829 Sun gear Align pin with groove in sun gear black grease 6588 black grease 6588 black grease 6588 9829 Planet gear shims 9829 Planet gear 4675 2 5x6mm fhcs x4 x4 x2 x4 9829 Sun gear 9829 Cross pin Use the 1 5mm allen wrench to tighten the 2 5x...

Page 9: ...te 9587 Wing mounts 1 left 1 right x2 x2 x2 6919 4 40 x 5 16 bhcs 6925 4 40 x 1 2 shcs 9630 030 alum ballstud washer 9819 Motor guard 6928 4 40 x 1 shcs x2 x3 x3 Compress spring first x2 x2 x2 x2 9604 Slipper hub 9603 Slipper pad 9651 81T 48P spur gear See page 20 for gear mesh and slipper clutch setting instructions 6629 5 40 locknut 9605 Slipper spring ...

Page 10: ...621 Hinge pin rear inner 9582 Rear B4 a arms 1 left 1 right 9645 2 56x1 8 bhcs 9818 Rear chassis plate 9818 Rear arm mount 3 2 x2 x2 x2 9269 5 40x1 2 fhcs x4 6272 Dust cover foam 6277 Ballstud 30 long silver 9630 030 alum ballstud washer 9564 Rear chassis brace x2 x2 x2 9643 5 40x7 16 shcs x2 ...

Page 11: ... Build Step 6 6922 4 40x1 2 fhcs x2 9572 Rear shock tower 1596 thread lock 9572 Rear shock tower 1596 thread lock 7260 4 40 small plain nut x2 6927 4 40 x 3 4 shcs x2 9644 5 40x9 16 shcs 9643 5 40x7 16 shcs x2 x2 6924 4 40x3 8 shcs 6915 4 40x5 8 fhcs x2 x2 ...

Page 12: ...rnbuckle 1 28 32 25mm 7230 ball cup large 6263 2 06 turnbuckle x2 x2 x2 Build x2 right and left side LEFT SIDE SHOWN 6272 Dust cover foam 7369 1 16 universal roll pin 7497 B4 wheel hex adapter thick 9584 Rear hub carrier left right 3983 Ballstud 30 short black 7260 4 40 small plain nut Build left and right sides 9622 Build x2 right and left side 9645 2 56x1 8 bhcs 5407 O ring 9670 Rear axle 3977 B...

Page 13: ...Use 1 front shocks Use 1 rear shocks 5407 Red o ring 6465 Shock piston 1 6465 Shock piston 1 6299 E clip 6299 E clip 6299 E clip 6299 E clip 5407 Red o ring 9680 V2 RTR front shock body 0 89 stroke blue 9681 V2 RTR rear shock body 1 18 stroke blue 7484 Shock internal spacer 6460 Shock shaft 0 71 stroke 6459 Shock shaft 1 02 stroke 7484 Shock internal spacer 6469 Shock cap o ring 6469 Shock cap o r...

Page 14: ...ed it out 9 Slowly pull shaft down 10 Unscrew the cap 3 4 turn and tilt the shock at a slight angle 11 Slowly compress the shaft to push out excess oil and air You should see bubbles coming out from under the cap 12 With the shaft compressed tighten the cap and re check for pressure at the top of the stroke If there is still pressure repeat steps 9 thru11 Step 7 Step 5 6 Step 3 4 Step 1 3 6441 Sho...

Page 15: ...ch approximately one notch 7337 Gold washer 3981 Ballstud 20 black short 6272 Dust cover foam 9180 Servo horn x4 x2 x4 x2 x2 7336 Servo spacers 6917 4 40x3 8 bhcs 31531 3x6mm bhcs 6936 Washer 4 aluminum 8258 21T 48P pinion w setscrew Screw supplied with servo See page 19 for correct servo spacing on the servo chart 7336 Servo mount x2 Servo Motor x2 6292 4 40x3 8 fhcs ...

Page 16: ...ver box grommet Receiver grommet plug can be removed if you use a personal transponder Install the ESC and servo wires into the wire grommet before installing the grommet into the receiver box You may need to reposi tion the receiver in order to get it to fit with the plugs installed and the receiver box lid installed Once you find a good fit use 6727 servo tape to install your receiver 9877 Recei...

Page 17: ...pe 6727 Servo tape Speed Control ESC Leave a 2 5mm gap 9643 5 40 x 7 16 shcs 3862 5 40 x 1 8 setscrew 6338 Antenna and cap 9878 Receiver box seal x2 9877 Receiver box top 9879 4 40 x 1 2 setscrew 9879 Thumb knob 9793 Battery strap w foam pad x2 x2 Receiver Rx Battery ...

Page 18: ...re adhesive to the tire bead on both sides Do one side at a time allow it to dry before gluing the other side x2 6952 8 32 locknut steel To remove your battery pack from the vehicle twist the thumb knobs to the unlocked position remove the battery strap and then remove the battery When you install the battery make sure the thumb knobs are locked before operation You may need to adjust the height o...

Page 19: ...Z4750 Z2750 Z250 Z550 S9204 S9250 S9450 S9404 94257 94258 94357 94358 94452 94453 94755 HS 965 HS 985MG HS 5965 HS 5985MG PS 401 PS 2001 PS 2004 PS 2015 PS 2173 PS 2174 PS 2123 PS 2143 PS 2144 Airtronics Airtronics Hitec Hitec JR JR Futaba Futaba KO x2 9587 Wing shims 6929 4 40x3 8 shcs w hole x2 6332 Body clips RTR Wing 9682 Red 9683 Blue Racers Tip Instead of using the included body clips 6332 a...

Page 20: ...t is a good idea to add one drop of bushing bearing oil to each bushing or ball bearing If using a brushless motor please refer to the motor manufacturer s guidelines for proper maintenance Slipper Clutch The assembly instructions give you a base setting for your clutch Turn the nut on the shaft so that the end of the top shaft is even with the outside of the nut At the track tighten or loosen the...

Page 21: ... 1 Use the included 1719 camber gauge to set your camber Adding a small amount of positive camber where the top of the tire is leaning out will tend to improve straight line acceleration on loose tracks Anti Roll Bars The optional 9635 rear anti roll bar kit also called the swaybar allows you to add roll resistance to the rear end with minimal effect on handling over bumps and jumps It is an espec...

Page 22: ...429 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 Silicone Shoc...

Page 23: ...llend Dust Cover 4 40 x 3 8 FHCS 4 40 x 3 8 BHCS Ballcups large Servo Mount Set Gold Washer B4 T4 Servo Link Servo Horns Set Steering servo link Front Camber Turnbuckle Steering Turnbuckle Rear Camber Turnbuckle 9170 6272 9180 6292 7336 7337 7337 6917 6917 3981 7230 7230 9170 9170 6263 Gear Differential 9827 9828 9829 9830 9831 9832 9888 Complete Gear Diff Diff Gear and Cover Gear Diff Rebuild Gea...

Page 24: ... Front Axle hex B4 Wheel Hex Adapter Set Front A Arm B4 Caster Block 25 left right Inner Hinge Pin Set Outer Hinge Pin Set 2 56 x 1 8 BHCS Steering Block Hex C Clip 3 16 Ball Bearing 3 16 x 3 8 Ballstud 30 Black short 030 Nylon Washers Red O Ring Foam Ballend Dust Cover 8 32 Locking Nut Steel 4 40 Plain Nut 3 16 Axle Shims 1 16 Axle Roll Pins B4 Wheel Hex Adapter Set B4 Rear A Arms L R B4 T4 RR Hu...

Page 25: ...CS 4 40 x 3 4 SHCS 4 40 x 3 4 BHCS B4 Rear Shock Tower B4 T4 Wing Mount Shim Set 5 40 x 7 16 SHCS 5 40 x 9 16 SHCS 6332 6332 6332 6472 6472 9587 9587 9587 9587 9572 9643 9643 9644 9644 6915 6915 6272 6272 6473 6473 6473 7738 6927 6927 7738 9568 6277 6277 9630 9630 6924 6924 6924 6924 6295 6295 6295 6295 6472 6472 Wheels 9663 9664 9690 9691 9695 9696 2 2 2 2 2 2 B4 2 Front Wheel Tire Pre Mounts whi...

Page 26: ...BHCS Steering 2221 3856 6272 6276 6925 6929 9566 9610 9640 9657 9659 6 1 28 6 6 4 1 1 1 1 1 4 40 x 7 16 BHCS Steering Bushings Set Foam Ball end Dust Covers Ballstud 20 Silver short 4 40 x 1 2 SHCS 4 40 X 3 8 SHCS w hole B4 T4 Top Plate Servo Saver Steering Hardware B4 T4 Steering Bolt left right B4 T4 HD Servo Saver Spring B4 T4 Steering Set Includes Rack Bellcrank Servo Saver Steering Brace 3856...

Page 27: ... Diff Lube 4cc Silicone Grease 4cc Servo Tape XP Electronics 29107 29125 29126 29127 29133 29134 29135 29138 29139 29142 29143 29144 29145 29166 29167 29168 29209 29210 29211 29212 29214 29215 29216 29251 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 S1903 Metal Gear Set S1903MG Servo S2008MG Servo XP DS2008 S2008 Metal Gear Set XP DS1903 Servo XP DS1903MG Servo XP DS2008MG Servo XP SC500 Brushl...

Page 28: ...d Option Parts cont 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 908 920 921 922 923 954 955 956 957 958 965 966 967 983 984 985 986 987 91178 91179 91299 91301 91303 91304 91305 91306 91308 91309 91310 91314 91316 91325 91326 91327 91328 91329 91330 91331 91332 91333 91334 91335 91336 91337 91338 91339 91340 91341 91342 91343 91344 91345 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ...

Page 29: ...oldering Tip 5mm Soldering Tip 1 2mm Soldering Handle LRP Speedo Updater Spec 2 LRP Brushless Motors Combos LRP50430 LRP50440 LRP50450 LRP50460 LRP50480 LRP50643 LRP50644 LRP50654 LRP50664 LRP50674 LRP50684 LRP50689 LRP50694 LRP50704 LRP80741 LRP80742 LRP80743 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Vector K4 6 5 Turn Vector K4 8 5 Turn Vector K4 10 5 Turn Vector K4 13 5 Turn Vector K4 17 5 Turn Vector ...

Page 30: ...all 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 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 T...

Page 31: ...es Tire Compound Insert Wheel Qualify Main Finish TQ Comments Tire Compound Insert Wheel Surface Dirt Carpet Astro Multi Traction Low Med High Moisture Wet Damp Dry Conditions Grooved Dusty Smooth Bumpy Hard Pack Loamy Radio Throttle Brake e p a Throttle Brake expo Servo Steering Expo ESC ESC Settings Body Type Wing Type Wing Angle Spring Piston Shock Oil Limiter Washers Washers Washers Ride Heigh...

Page 32: ...3 Silver 20 Short 6276 Silver 30 Long 6277 Silver 40 6278 030 Ballstud Washer 9630 030 Nylon Spacer 4187 Servo Mount Washer 7337 4 Washer 6936 3 16 Axle Shim Silver 7368 FT Ballstud Washer Aluminum 1mm and 2mm 4 each 31286 Shims and Washers 4 40x3 8 6292 4 40x1 2 6922 4 40x5 8 6915 5 40x1 2 9269 Flat Head fhcs Ball Bearings Steering Rack Bearing 3971 3 16x3 8 3977 3 16x1 2 RS 7935 10 x 16mm 9832 C...

Page 33: ...Weight Slipper 2 Pads 3 Pads 4 Pads Notes Ball Gear Notes Tire Compound Insert Wheel Qualify Main Finish TQ Comments Tire Compound Insert Wheel Surface Dirt Carpet Astro Multi Traction Low Med High Moisture Wet Damp Dry Conditions Grooved Dusty Smooth Bumpy Hard Pack Loamy Radio Throttle Brake e p a Throttle Brake expo Servo Steering Expo ESC ESC Settings Body Type Wing Type Wing Angle Spring Pist...

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