Thank you for purchasing this Team Associated product. This assembly manual contains instructions and tips for building and maintaining your new RC10TC7.
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.
:: KIT Features
Team Associated is proud to release its next generation of 1:10th scale 4WD electric touring car kits, the RC10TC7-FT, evolving forward for the most refined
package to date.
The touring car racing class has matured to a competition level higher than ever before, and the Engineers behind the doors of Area-51 have been hard at work to
make sure the TC7 can keep pace. The RC10TC7-FT car kit comes packed full of Factory Team options and a refined suspension package with precise adjustment
resulting in a level of consistency to be unequalled.
With over four year’s development on the TC6 chassis, the RC10TC7-FT car kit rolls forward including all the Factory Team test parts Area-51 has had in the works
for the last several years. The focus was on a more precise feel with updates in suspension component composites and ultra-smooth FOX with Genuine Kashima
Coated shock bodies. The floating servo controls an updated dual bellcrank steering system with a low center of gravity and refined Ackermann range allowing
the most direct steering feeling for any track condition. Updated motor mount is centrally located to produce the most consistent chassis flex and accurate gear
alignment to help keep cornering as efficient as possible. The RC10TC7-FT gives you all the key features and options necessary to keep you at the top of the racing
circuit. All without sacrificing low part count or affordability. With its prototype sweeping the modified podium at 2015 ROAR Paved Nationals, it’s easy to see that
the RC10TC7-FT kit is… another “Champion by Design” from Team Associated!
:: Key Features
• Updated suspension geometry
o Carbon composite material used for the best combination of
strength 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
• FOX with Genuine Kashima Coated shock bodies
o Ultra-smooth Kashima Hard Coating for minimal friction and
extended wear
o Hard coated shock shafts with polished finish
o Machined piston and bushing sets for the most precise build
o Updated bladder profile for consistent performance
• New one-piece motor mount
o Central mounting to allow free chassis flex in either direction
o One-piece design ensures proper spur/pinion gear alignment
o Floating spur helps to center flex point of top plate giving better
overall traction
• Updated drive belts
o Optimized length for better on power steering
o Softer material for a more efficient drive-train
• Updated dual bellcrank steering system
o Low profile mounting for an overall lower center of mass
o Optimized Ackermann and steering rates
o Horizontal ballstuds for fine Ackermann adjustments
o 8 precision bearings for accurate swing motion
• Floating servo mount
o Servo mounts to chassis center to allow equal chassis flex in both
directions and a tweak free assembly
o Mount ties to steering bellcrank posts for stable servo positioning
o Slotted servo mount design allows fit for almost any servo size
• Narrow chassis with optimized flex characteristics
o 2.25mm graphite laminate for optimized flex characteristics
o A narrow 88mm wide to minimize chassis dragging at maximum
chassis roll angles
o Chassis ballast mass mounting locations to fine tune mass balance
• Vertical ball stud bearing caps
o Optimized position for inner ball stud
o Vertical ballstud orientation allows for fine adjustments of roll
center height
o 3 link position options give precise control of camber gain
• Rear gear diff for maximum performance and minimal maintenance
o Lightweight design
o Durable composite construction
o Optimized for a wide “tuning window” to maximize useable
adjustability
o Hard anodized aluminum outdrives for low wear and long life
• Front spool with replaceable composite outdrives
o Outdrives allow the use of existing CVA bone blades to minimize
binding at the bearing surface
o Composite outdrives are replaceable at low cost in the event of a
CVA bone blade failure
• Titanium turnbuckles with turnbuckle eyelets for easy access to ball stud for
adjustment
• 22 precision ball bearings
:: Items Needed
Your new FT TC7 comes unassembled and requires the following items for completion. (refer to catalog section for suggestions):
• 1:10th scale electric motor and electronic speed control • 1:10th scale 190mm polycarbonate touring car body
• 3.7V-7.4V LiPo, 6.6V LiFe, or 4.8V-7.2V NiMh/NiCd battery • Polycarbonate specific paint for body
• Battery charger (suited for, and particular to, one of the batteries mentioned) • Strapping tape for battery
• 2 channel surface transmitter, 2 channel receiver, and steering servo • 1:10th scale rubber (or foam) touring car tires, wheels and inserts
:: Other Helpful Items
• Silicone Shock Fluid (Refer to catalog for complete listings) • Silicone Diff Fluid (Refer to catalog for complete listings) • Thread Lock (AE Part #1596)
• Body Scissors (AE Part # 1737) • Reamer / Hole Punch • FT Hex Wrenches (AE Part # 1541) • FT Nut Drivers (AE Part# 1561)
• Needle Nose Pliers • Wire Cutters/ Hobby Knife • Soldering Iron • Calipers or a Precision Ruler
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36................Setup Sheet “Kit Setup”
37.................Setup Sheet “Blank”
38................Back Cover
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 number assigned to it for ordering
replacement parts.
With the shaft extended 25%, place bladder on
the top of the shock body, displacing the extra oil.
While maintaining pressure on the bladder against
the shock body, carefully lift one side of the bladder
to allow any extra oil to escape. Place stock cap on
top of bladder, and secure it by threading the
aluminum cap retainer onto the shock body.
Shock oil
#5423
(40wt)
31693
TC7
bladder
Build four
shocks
Build four
shock collars
31326
VCS3 shock
collar o-ring
31326
VCS3
shock collar
Build four
shocks
Page 6
6
:: Shock Build - Bag 1 & 2 - Step 4
31717
TC Spring,
Blue
(15.9lbs)
:: Spool and Differential Build - Bag 3, 4 & 5 - Step 1
Spool hub
31175
Diff pulley
flange
#1597
ca glue
31175
Diff pulley
(40T)
!
CA glue
not included!
31342
31698
TC7 shock
spring cup
Build four
shocks
31510
M2x4mm
bhcs
!
Thread lock
not included!
#1596
thread lock
x4
:: Spool and Differential Build - Bag 3, 4 & 5 - Step 2
Belt Tension
Cam Position
Number
Left Side
161
Mid-Low
Mid-High
!
Use belt tension
position 8 for
standard setup
on the front.
Right Side
Low
Note!
Always use the same
cam position on both
sides of the car.
High
1732
View from left
side of car
31615
Cam
holder
(mid-low)
x2
31615
Diff
bearing
cam
x2
Page 7
:: Spool and Differential Build - Bag 3, 4 & 5 - Step 3
31341
TC6 spool
outdrive
x2
7
x2
91563
FT bearing
10x15x4mm
x2
31162
Shim
31350
M2.5x10mm
fhcs
x2
:: Spool and Differential Build - Bag 3, 4 & 5 - Step 4
31348
TC6 gear
diff shim
(1 small, 1 big)
#6588
black grease
31349
TC6 gear
diff seals
31346
TC6 gear
diff outdrive
#1596
thread lock
Thread lock
not included!
x2
31347
TC6 gear
diff case
!
31348
TC6 gear
diff pin
31349
TC6 gear
#6588
black grease
diff seals
Build two
outdrives
:: Spool and Differential Build - Bag 3, 4 & 5 - Step 5
31345
TC6 gear
diff sun
gear
31348
TC6 gear
diff shim
x4
31348
TC6 gear
diff pin
31345
TC6 gear
diff planet
gear
x2
x4
Page 8
8
:: Spool and Differential Build - Bag 3, 4 & 5 - Step 6
31348
TC6 gear
diff shim
(1 small, 1 big)
31349
TC6 gear
diff seals
#6588
black grease
:: Spool and Differential Build - Bag 3, 4 & 5 - Step 7
x2
31347
TC6 gear
diff pulley
31348
TC6 gear
diff pin
31345
TC6 gear
diff sun
gear
!
Diff Fluid
#5452
(3,000cst)
:: Spool and Differential Build - Bag 3, 4 & 5 - Step 8
Fill to top of
cross pins
4675
M2.5x6mm
fhcs
x4
31162
Shim
31347
TC6 gear
diff gasket
x2
x291563
FT bearing
10x15x4mm
Page 9
:: Spool and Differential Build - Bag 3, 4 & 5 - Step 9
Belt Tension
Cam Position
Number
9
Left Side
Mid-Low
161
Mid-High
31615
Low
Note!
Always use the same
cam position on both
sides of the car.
High
1732
View from left
side of car
!
Use belt tension
position 7 for
standard setup
on the rear.
Right Side
Diff
bearing
cam
:: Spool and Differential Build - Bag 3, 4 & 5 - Step 10
The standard settings of
6mm front and 5mm rear
will work best in most cases.
Droop is measured just
x2
x2
underneath the outer hinge
pin as shown in the photos
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!
4617
Bulkhead
shim
(0.5mm)
31541
M3x6mm
fhcs
Front Droop
Setting: 6mm
4
3
2
1
0
Rear Droop
Setting: 5mm
4
3
2
1
0
8
7
6
5
8
7
6
5
Page 13
:: Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and Steering Build - Bag 12 & 13 - Step 1
13
31660
TC7
Bulkhead
x2
31541
M3x6mm
fhcs
31660
TC7
Bulkhead
x4
x2
:: Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and Steering Build - Bag 12 & 13 - Step 2
31663
TC7
motor
mount
31314
TC6 spur
gear hub
31541
M3x6mm
fhcs
!
Thread lock
not included!
x4
31333
TC6
spur gear
(87T / 48P)
31541
M3x6mm
fhcs
x4
31319
TC6 spur gear
clamping ring
:: Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and Steering Build - Bag 12 & 13 - Step 3
89229
31541
M3x6mm
fhcs
31320
TC6 spur
pulley
(20T)
x231731
FT bearing
4x8x3mm
flanged
x2
Blue
countersunk
washer
#1596
thread lock
31530
M3x5mm
bhcs
31664
TC7 spur
gear shaft
x3
Page 14
14
Front Belt
!
Slide belt over
gear diff pulley!
!
:: Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and Steering Build - Bag 12 & 13 - Step 4
Rear Belt
Front Belt
31659
TC7 Rear
belt
31658
TC7 Front
belt
:: Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and Steering Build - Bag 12 & 13 - Step 5
25202
M3x10mm
fhcs
!
Slide belt over
spool pulley!
:: Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and Steering Build - Bag 12 & 13 - Step 6
x4
31286
FT ballstud
washer,
aluminum
(1mm)
x2
31283
Ballstud,
long,
5mm
x2
31531
M3x6mm
bhcs
!
Slide belt over
gear diff pulley!
31613
TC6.2
bearing
cap (A)
31614
TC6.2
bearing
cap (B)
Page 15
:: Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and Steering Build - Bag 12 & 13 - Step 7
15
31286
FT ballstud
washer,
aluminum
(1mm)
31614
TC6.2
bearing
cap (B)
x2
31283
Ballstud,
long,
5mm
31613
TC6.2
bearing
cap (A)
x2
31531
M3x6mm
bhcs
x4
:: Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and Steering Build - Bag 12 & 13 - Step 8
!
Note!
Place top
plate between
the front belt.
31653
TC7 top
plate
M3x5mm
bhcs
x931530
:: Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and Steering Build - Bag 12 & 13 - Step 9
31655
TC7 front
shock tower
31541
M3x6mm
fhcs
x4
31541
M3x6mm
fhcs
31656
TC7 rear
shock tower
x4
Page 16
16
:: Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and Steering Build - Bag 12 & 13 - Step 10
31665
TC7
steering
rack
31374
TiN 3.25mm
ballstud,
short neck
31666
TC7
steering
bellcrank
x2
31732
FT Bearing,
4 x 7 x 2.5mm
x4
31286
FT ballstud
washer,
aluminum
(1mm)
31283
Ballstud,
long,
5mm
x2
x2
31732
FT Bearing,
4 x 7 x 2.5mm
31665
TC7 steering
rack hat
bushing
x4
x2
:: Bulkheads, Spur Gear, and Steering Build - Bag 12 & 13 - Step 11
25211
M3x10mm
bhcs
x2
31667
TC7 steering
bellcrank post
spacer
x2
!
Top Plate and
Belts hidden for
view clarity!
31667
TC7 steering
rack post
x2
31541
M3x6mm
fhcs
x2
:: Caster Blocks and Hubs Build - Bag 14, 15, & 16 - Step 1
Build twoBuild two
31370
TC6.1
31679
TC7
steering
blocks
31286
FT ballstud
washer,
aluminum
(1mm)
axle crush
tube
x291560
FT bearing
5x10x4mm
31283
5mm
ballstud
(long)
Page 17
:: Caster Blocks and Hubs Build - Bag 14, 15, & 16 - Step 2
!
Build two
31112
1/16” x 5/16”
dowel pins
!
17
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 caster blocks.
!
Do not
overtighten!
91611
M1.6x5mm
shcs
31670
Clamping
wheel hex
(5mm)
:: Caster Blocks and Hubs Build - Bag 14, 15, & 16 - Step 3
Build two
31678
TC7 caster
block,
(4 degree)
31286
FT ballstud
washer,
aluminum
(1mm)
31285
10mm
ballstud
(long)
31680
TC7 king
pin bushing
:: Caster Blocks and Hubs Build - Bag 14, 15, & 16 - Step 4
Build two
31680
31286
FT ballstud
washer,
aluminum
(1mm)
TC7 king
pin bushing
25211
M3x10mm
bhcs
31677
TC7 hinge
pin, outer
25225
M3x3
set screw
Page 18
18
Orient the notch
to the left throughout
the car. The notch
indicates which end has
the left hand threads!
:: Caster Blocks and Hubs Build - Bag 14, 15, & 16 - Step 5
!
Orient the notch
to the left throughout
the car. The notch
indicates which end has
the left hand threads!
:: Caster Blocks and Hubs Build - Bag 14, 15, & 16 - Step 6
It is important that the turnbuckle eyelets move freely
once snapped on to the ballstud. If the fit is too tight,
the car handling will be inconsistent. To check, grab
!
turnbuckle eyelet with fingers and rotate the cup. If
there is resistance, lightly squeeze ball cup with needle
nose pliers as shown and test again. 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.
!
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.
:: Caster Blocks and Hubs Build - Bag 14, 15, & 16 - Step 7
Build left
and right
sides
31681
TC7 rear
hub
carrier
31284
8mm
ballstud
(long)
31286
Aluminum
ballstud
washer
(2mm)
31370
TC6.1
axle crush
tube
x291560
FT bearing
5x10x4mm
Build left
and right
sides
Page 19
:: Caster Blocks and Hubs Build - Bag 14, 15, & 16 - Step 8
31112
1/16” x 5/16”
dowel pins
91611
Build left
and right
sides
M1.6x5mm
shcs
31670
Clamping
wheel hex
(5mm)
TC7 hinge
pin, outer
:: Caster Blocks and Hubs Build - Bag 14, 15, & 16 - Step 9
31677
19
Build left
and right
sides
25225
M3x3
set screw
!
Orient the notch
to the left throughout
the car. The notch
indicates which end has
the left hand threads!
:: Bumper, Anti-Roll Bar, and Electronics Build - Bag 17 & 18 - Step 1
31286
Aluminum
ballstud
washer
(2mm)
x2x2x2x2
31532
M3x8mm
bhcs
31286
Aluminum
ballstud
washer
(2mm)
31532
M3x8mm
bhcs
Page 20
20
:: Bumper, Anti-Roll Bar, and Electronics Build - Bag 17 & 18 - Step 2
4673
M2.5x4mm
bhcs
!
Transponder
not included!
x3
31625
TC6.2 front
body posts
x2
31624
TC6.2
foam
bumper
3897
Pivoting
body mounts
31623
bumper
x2
TC6.2
brace
1736
FT body
clips, blue
(short)
25201
M3x8mm
fhcs
x2
x3
31623
TC6.2
bumper
25202
M3x10mm
fhcs
x2
:: Bumper, Anti-Roll Bar, and Electronics Build - Bag 17 & 18 - Step 3
25201
M3x8mm
fhcs
x2
:: Bumper, Anti-Roll Bar, and Electronics Build - Bag 17 & 18 - Step 4
31532
M3x8mm
bhcs
x2
3897
Pivoting
body mounts
x2
31625
TC6.2 rear
body posts
1736
FT body
clips, blue
(short)
x2
x2
31626
TC6.2 lipo
brace
(offset)
31626
TC6.2 lipo
brace
31541
M3x6mm
fhcs
31626
Inner lipo
brace
x6
Page 21
:: Bumper, Anti-Roll Bar, and Electronics Build - Bag 17 & 18 - Step 5
21
31701
31701
TC7 anti-
roll bar
coupler
Build four
anti-roll
bar mounts
TC7 anti-
roll bar
eyelet
31058
Anti roll
bar
ballstud
31305
Turnbuckle
eyelet
Anti Roll Bar
Link Adjust
9.5mm
ment
31500
M3x2.5mm
set screw
31701
TC7 anti-
roll bar
retainer
31703
TC7 Front
anti-roll bar,
1.4mm (blue)
31707
TC7 Rear
anti-roll bar,
1.2mm (white)
:: Bumper, Anti-Roll Bar, and Electronics Build - Bag 17 & 18 - Step 6
31500
M3x2.5mm
set screw
Anti Roll Bar
Color/Size Chart
Green
White
Gray
Blue
Yellow
1.1mm
1.2mm
1.3mm
1.4mm
1.5mm
!
Shrink the colored
heat shrink tubing to
the anti roll bar!
x2
x2
31701
TC7 anti-
roll bar
mount
x2
25225
M3x3mm
set screw
31511
M2x5mm
shcs
:: Bumper, Anti-Roll Bar, and Electronics Build - Bag 17 & 18 - Step 7
31500
M3x2.5mm
set screw
25225
M3x3mm
set screw
x2
31511
M2x5mm
shcs
x2
31701
TC7 anti-
roll bar
mount
x2
Page 22
22
:: Bumper, Anti-Roll Bar, and Electronics Build - Bag 17 & 18 - Step 8
Drill/ream top hole to
2.5mm, then install
ballstud and locknut
!
31286
Aluminum
ballstud washer
(1mm, 2mm)
31285
10mm
ballstud
(long)
89007
Servo
:: Bumper, Anti-Roll Bar, and Electronics Build - Bag 17 & 18 - Step 9
6338
Antenna
tube & cap
31532
M3x8mm
bhcs
7336
Servo
spacer
x4
x2
31550
FT M3 Locknut,
blue aluminum
89007
Servo
horn ring
horn
25225
M3x3mm
set screw
31626
Antenna
mount
31669
TC7
servo
mounts
x2
!
Use screw that was
included with your servo.
Servo not included!
25202
M3x10mm
fhcs
7337
.250x.125x.015
washer
x4
:: Bumper, Anti-Roll Bar, and Electronics Build - Bag 17 & 18 - Step 10
31530
M3x5mm
bhcs
31667
TC7 steering
bellcrank
post
31657
TC7 servo
mount brace
31286
Aluminum
ballstud
washer
(1mm)
x7
!!
included!
31541
M3x6mm
fhcs
ESC not included!Receiver not
6727
Servo tape
x2
Page 23
:: Bumper, Anti-Roll Bar, and Electronics Build - Bag 17 & 18 - Step 11
Gearing will depend on the
motor and track size.
Gear chart on page 27.
Motor, pinion gear, and set
screw are not included!
23
!
31286
Aluminum
ballstud
washer
(1mm)
x2
31532
M3x8mm
bhcs
x2
:: Bumper, Anti-Roll Bar, and Electronics Build - Bag 17 & 18 - Step 12
!
Use strapping tape to
secure battery into chassis.
Wrap the tape around the
#31626 LiPo brace an back
onto itself. Strapping tape
not included!
Battery and strapping
!
tape not included!
:: Bumper, Anti-Roll Bar, and Electronics Build - Bag 17 & 18 - Step 13
!
Wheels, tires, and inserts
not included!
91148
M4
locknut
x4
Page 24
24
:: Tuning Tips
Tips for Beginners:
Before making any changes to the standard setup, make sure you can get around the track without crashing. Changes to your car
will not be beneficial if you can’t stay on the track. Your goal is consistent laps.
Once you can get around the track consistently, start tuning your car. Make only ONE adjustment at a time, testing it before making
another change. If the result of your adjustment is a faster lap, mark the change on the included setup sheet (make additional
copies of the sheet before writing on it). If your adjustment results in a slower lap, revert back to the previous setup and try another
change.
When you are satisfied with your car, fill in the setup sheet thoroughly and file it away. Use this as a guide for future track days or
conditions.
Ride Height:
The standard starting point for ride height is 5.0mm (keep in mind that your local track may have minimum ride height
requirements). You can slightly raise the rear relative to the front to give the car more steering. Raise the car slightly for tracks
with large bumps.
Battery Placement:
For most cases, run the battery in the standard forward position. Typically this will be the most stable and easiest to drive. Try
moving the battery back if you encounter a low traction surface by switching LiPo braces front to back.
Wheelbase:
Wheel Base Shims
Lengthening the front will reduce steering, shortening the front will increase steering. Shortening the rear will
1mm
increase rear grip, lengthening the rear will decrease rear traction.
2mm
Rear Toe-In:
The TC7 allows rear toe adjustments in two positions: inner hinge pin, and outer hinge pin at the rear hub. In general, decreasing
rear toe-in will decrease rear traction and increase corner speed.
-3 DOT
Arm Mount Inserts
-2 DOT
1 DOT
+2 DOT
+3 DOT
Rear toe-in can be adjusted by 0.5° increments at the inner hinge pin with
supplied arm mount inserts (see chart to right). Standard toe-in angle for
inner hinge pin when using same insert front and rear is 3°.
Standard insert used is 1 dot.
-1 °
-1/2 °
Negative to the inside of vehicle.
Positive to the outside of vehicle.
0 °
+1/2 °
+1 °
Ackermann & Steering Rate:
Ackermann refers to the relative angle difference between the front wheels as they are
turned to steer the car. The outside wheel will turn less than the inside wheel in most
conditions. Settings with more Ackermann will have a bigger difference in wheel angle,
causing the outside wheel to turn less. Likewise, settings with less Ackermann will cause
the outside wheel to turn more.
Increasing the Ackermann will smooth out the steering and is used most often on high
traction surfaces such as carpet. This is a result of the reduced outside wheel angle.
Settings with reduced Ackermann will help to increase corner entry steering, and are
typically used when running a spool in the front.
The chart to the right lists the different
Ackermann options.
Steering
Block
Position
B
B
B
A
A
A
Steering
Rack
Shims
2mm
1mm
0mm
2mm
1mm
0mm
Less Ackermann
STD
More Ackermann
Steering Block
A
B
Page 25
25
:: Tuning Tips
Droop:
The standard settings of 6mm front and 5mm
rear will work best in most cases. Droop is
measured just underneath the outer hinge pin
as shown in the photos 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!
Front Droop
Setting: 6mm
4
3
2
1
0
8
7
6
5
Camber Link Position:
The camber link is used to set static camber at ride height, but it is also an effective setting to adjust roll center height and camber
gain. The TC7 has three optimized length positions at the front, and six at the rear, for a wide range of camber gain adjustments.
All camber link mounting positions use vertical ballstuds that can be shimmed for precise roll center height adjustments.
Longer links will produce less camber gain, stiffening that particular end of the car in roll. These are particularly effective on large
tracks with big sweeping corners. Shorter links will give more camber gain, softening that end of the car in roll. This will make the
car more aggressive, and is a good setting for smaller indoor tracks with high grip levels.
The angle of the camber link will make fine adjustments to the roll center height. Typically the camber link will be no more than
parallel to the suspension arm with the inboard side of the link lower than the outboard side. As the inboard side of the camber link
is moved down, the roll center goes up, stiffening that end of the car. Camber link angle is a good adjustment to help fine tune the
balance of the car to the track by setting the front and rear at slightly different angles.
Rear Droop
Setting: 5mm
5
4
3
2
1
0
8
7
6
Arm Mount Position:
The TC7’s arm mount system allows for maximum adjustability for all track and racing conditions. Independent inner and outer arm
mounts with interchangeable inserts provide multiple pin configurations... flat, or with angle, to give a host of kickup/tow and pin
width options.
Use the TC7’s included arm mount inserts to adjust pin width and angle. The arm
mount inserts are indicated one, two, and three with the corresponding amount of dots
on their exposed face. Each insert will index the hinge pin by 1/2 degree (or 0.43mm).
Standard pin angle is achieved when using the same insert in both the inner and outer
mounts. Rear hinge pin angle is 3° when using the same insert in both inner and outer
mounts.
The chart to the right shows the pin angle change for the right rear pin when
using a 1 dot insert in the inner arm mount.
Pin width can also be adjusted by changing the inserts in the inner and
outer mounts by an equal amount. The standard pin width for the TC7 uses
-3 dot inserts for the front and 1 dot inserts for the rear.
This is best suited for rubber tire racing.
The TC7’s independent inner and outer arm mount system also allows for
roll center height adjustements as well as options for anti-dive/kick-up and
anti-squat/pro-squat hinge pin angles. Precise adjustments can be made by
changing the shim thickness between the arm mounts and chassis.
The standard roll center height uses 0.5mm shims on all mounts.
This produces a relatively low roll center with more chassis roll on the
corners... typically good for lower grip conditions such as rubber tires on
asphalt. If the grip level is high, try raising the roll center by using thicker
shims between the mounts and chassis.
Anti-dive/kick-up and anti-squat/pro-squat angles can be adjusted by
varying the amount of shims under the inner and outer mounts. A 0.5mm
difference will produce an angle of about 1/2 degree. The following
sections briefly describe front and rear pin angles and their effect on the track.
-3 DOT
-2 DOT
4
3
2
1
Arm Mount Inserts
1 DOT
A B C
+2 DOT
+3 DOT
-1 °
-1/2 °
Negative to the inside of vehicle.
Positive to the outside of vehicle.
0 °
+1/2 °
+1 °
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:: Tuning Tips
Anti-Dive (front):
Anti-dive is a front arm angle where the rear mount is higher than the front mount. Adding anti-dive reduces weight transfer to the
front on deceleration entering corners. It also reduces caster at the wheel.
Kick-Up (front):
Kick-up describes the angle of the front suspension arm, where the front mount is higher than the rear mount. Increasing kick-up will
give more entry steering, as well as increasing caster at the wheel.
Anti-Squat (rear):
Anti-Squat describes a rear arm angle where the front mount is higher than the rear mount. Increasing anti-squat will make the rear
suspension stiffer. It tends to give the car more entry steering and reduce rearward weight transfer on power.
Pro-Squat (rear):
Pro-squat is a rear arm angle where the rear mount is higher than the front mount. Running Pro-Squat will increase rearward
weight transfer on power.
Anti-Roll Bar:
Anti-roll bars are only effective during roll (when the chassis leans from side to side when cornering).
Because of this they isolate a change in the suspensions spring rate in the corners only, and can be a very useful
tuning option.
Anti-roll bars stiffen the spring rate of the suspension during roll movements when cornering. The larger the
roll bar wire, the stiffer the spring rate will be in roll. The chart on the right shows the available anti-roll bar
sizes (as well as their corresponding colors) from the softest on the top, to the stiffest on the bottom.
The standard setup with a blue front anti-roll bar (1.4mm) and a white rear anti-roll bar (1.2mm), is a balanced starting point.
Changing the size of the front or rear anti-roll bars can help to make the chassis more consistent through the corner. Decreasing the
size of the front anti-roll bars will help to increase mid-corner 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 make the car inconsistent in low traction, or bumpy, surfaces.
Belt Tension:
When altering the differential height, you will need
to adjust the tension of the belt. The following chart
shows suggested starting positions.
TighterLooser
Left Side
Front
Note! Charts show left side cam positions from the left side of the car. Match right side cam position to left side cam position.
TighterLooser
Cam Position
Mid-Low
Low
Left Side
Front
Mid-High
High
Belt Tension
Number
161
1732
View from left
side of car
Anti Roll Bar
Color/Size Chart
Green
White
Gray
Blue
Yellow
Height
High
Mid-High
Front
Height
High
Mid-High
Rear
1.1mm
1.2mm
1.3mm
1.4mm
1.5mm
Pos.
31
28
Mid
Low
Pos.
18
20
Mid
Low
8
5
7
9
Motor Gearing:
The gear charts on the following page show final drive ratio numbers for the TC7. Refer to motor manufacturer’s suggested gear
ratio for starting point. You may need to adjust the gearing according to your track size.
The following formula’s can also be helpful in determining final drive ratios and pinion size.
TC7 Internal Ratio = 2.0
# of Teeth on Pinion
Final Drive Ratio
Final Drive Ratio = (# of Teeth Spur) x (Internal Ratio)
# of Teeth on Pinion = (# of Teeth on Spur) x (Internal Ratio)
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:: Gear Chart 48 Pitch
!
Blank spaces in the gear
charts designates a gear
ratio that will not fit in the
vehicle. Gear fitment will
also depend on the motor
brand.
27
:: Gear Chart 64 Pitch
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28
:: Shocks
4637
5407
21139
31327
31510
31684
31687
31688
31689
31693
31696
31697
31698
31700
FT Pivot Balls
Red O-Rings
Washers, M2.6 x 6
VCS3 Shock Bottom Caps
M2 x 4mm BHCS
TC7 Shock Kit
(Fox Kashima Coat), builds 2
TC7 Shock Body (Fox Kashima Coat)
TC7 Shock Shaft
TC7 Shock Piston (3x1.1)
TC7 Shock Rebuild Kit
TC7 Shock Cap Retainer
TC7 Shock Collar & O-Ring
TC7 Shock Spring Cup
TC7 Shock Eyelet Set
M3 x 3mm Set Screw
Roll Bar Ballstuds, blue
Turnbuckle Eyelets
M3 x 2.5mm Set Screw
M2 x 5mm SHCS
TC7 Anti-Roll Bar Mount Set
TC7 Front Anti-Roll Bar, 1.3mm (gray)
TC7 Front Anti-Roll Bar, 1.4mm (blue)
TC7 Front Anti-Roll Bar, 1.5mm (yellow)
TC7 Rear Anti-Roll Bar, 1.1mm (green)
TC7 Rear Anti-Roll Bar, 1.2mm (white)
TC7 Rear Anti-Roll Bar, 1.3mm (gray)
Steering Servo Mount Kit
.250” x.125” x.015” Washer
M3 x 10mm FHCS
M3 x 10mm BHCS
5mm Ballstud, long
Ballstuds, long, 10mm
Aluminum Ballstud Washers, Set
FT TiN 3.25mm Ballstud, short
M3 x 5mm BHCS
M3 x 8mm BHCS
M3 x 6mm FHCS
FT M3 Locknut, blue aluminum
TC7 Servo Mount Brace
TC7 Steering Rack Set
TC7 Steering Bellcrank
TC7 Steering Bellcrank Post Set
TC7 Servo Mount Set
FT 4x7x2.5mm Bearing
Steering Servo Horn & Ring
:: Front Bumper
1736
3897
4673
25201
25202
31623
31624
31625
FT Body Clips, short
Pivoting Body Mounts, Set
M2.5 x 4mm BHCS
M3 x 8mm FHCS
M3 x 10mm FHCS
TC6.2 Bumper Set
TC6.2 Foam Bumper
TC6.2 Body Post Set
FT Body Clips, short
Pivoting Body Mounts, Set
FT Pivot Balls
Ballstuds, long, 5mm
Aluminum Ballstud Washers, Set
M3 x 6mm BHCS
M3 x 8mm BHCS
M3 x 6mm FHCS
TC6.2 Bearing Cap (A)
TC6.2 Bearing Cap (B)
TC6.2 Body Post Set
TC7 Front Tower
TC7 Rear Tower
TC7 Bulkhead
FT Pivot Balls
M3 x 8mm Set Screw
M3 x 10mm BHCS
M3 x 3mm Set Screw
M4 x 8mm Setscrew
1/16” x 5/16” Dowel Pins
Ballstuds, long, 5mm
Ballstuds, long, 10mm
Aluminum Ballstud Washers, Set
TC6.1 Axle Crush Tubes
TC6.2 Inner Hinge Pin Ball Set
TC7 Wheel Hex, 5mm
TC7 Front Suspension Arm
TC7 Hinge Pin Set
TC7 Caster Block, 4 deg
TC7 Steering Block
TC7 King Pin Bushing
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
Aluminum Ballstud Washers, Set
TC6.1 Axle Crush Tubes
TC6.2 Inner Hinge Pin Ball Set
TC7 Wheel Hex, 5mm
TC7 Rear Suspension Arm
TC7 Hinge Pin Set
TC7 Hub, 0 deg.
M4 Locknut, w/flange and knurl
FT Bearing 5 x 10 x 4mm
M1.6 x 5mm SHCS
31286
(1mm)
8
6
20
20
8
6
1
4
1
2
Pr.
1
Pr.
8
4
4
31678
31680
25211
25225
31286
(1mm)
31679
31286
31283
31286
(1mm)
25227
91560
31370
31112
31681
31621
91611
31284
31286
(2mm)
91560
31670
91148
91560
31370
31112
31670
25225
91611
91148
4637
4670
31621
31677
31674
31677
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:: Motor Mount / Battery Mount
31286
31532
31541
31626
31663
Aluminum Ballstud Washers, Set
M3x8mm BHCS
M3x6mm FHCS
TC6.2 LiPo Brace Set
TC7 Motor Mount
1
6
8
1
1
31532
31286
31663
31626
31626
31541
31541
31541
:: Chassis / Top Plate / Belts / Antenna / Arm Mounts
Front Bulkhead Shim Set
Antenna Tube 12”, black
M3 x 3mm Set Screw
M3 x 5mm BHCS
M3 x 6mm FHCS
TC6.2 Outer Arm Mount
TC6.2 Inner Arm Mount
TC6.2 Arm Mount Insert Set
TC6.2 LiPo Brace /Antenna Mount Set
TC7 Chassis
TC7 Top Plate
TC7 Front Belt
TC7 Rear Belt
FT Blue Titanium Turnbuckle 1.300”
FT Blue Titanium Turnbuckle 1.775”
FT Blue Body Clip, 4 long, 6 short
FT Blue Body Clip, long
FT Blue Body Clip, short
Radial Heatsink, narrow
Radial Heatsink, wide
12R5 Front Bulkhead Shims (0.5, 1.0, 2.0)mm 4 ea
FT 4mm Locknuts, blue
5mm Ballstud, short
8mm Ballstud, short
10mm Ballstud, short
5mm Ballstud, long
8mm Ballstud, long
10mm Ballstud, long
Aluminum Ballstud Washer, Set
Ti Nitride Ballstuds 5mm, short
Ti Nitride Ballstuds 8mm, short
Ti Nitride Ballstuds 10mm, short
Ti Nitride Ballstuds 5mm, long
Ti Nitride Ballstuds 8mm, long
Ti Nitride Ballstuds 10mm, long
TC6 Ballast Weight
TC6 Spool Kit
TC6 Gear Differential Kit
10-Spoke Wheel, black
5-Spoke Wheel, black
5-Spoke Wheel, white
5-Spoke Wheel, orange
M3 Aluminum Lock Nut, blue
M4 Aluminum Flange Lock Nut, blue
TC6.2 Arm Mount Shims (outer)
TC6.2 Arm Mount Shims (inner)
TC6.2 DCV Kit, builds 2 DCV’s
(requires #91156 Bearings, 5 x 10 x 3)
TC6.2 DCV Rebuild Kit
TC6.2 DCV Stub Axle
TC6.2 DCV Bone
Sonic 540-M3 25.5
Sonic 540-M3 21.5
Sonic 540-M3 17.5
Sonic 540-M3 13.5
Sonic 540-M3 10.5
Sonic 540-M3 9.5
Sonic 540-M3 8.5
Sonic 540-M3 8.0
Sonic 540-M3 7.5
Sonic 540-M3 7.0
Sonic 540-M3 6.5
Sonic 540-M3 6.0
Sonic 540-M3 5.5
Sonic 540-M3 5.0
Sonic 540-M3 4.5
Sonic 540-M3 4.0
Sonic 540-M3 3.5
Sonic 540-M3 SS 17.5 1S
Sonic 540-M3 SS 13.5 1S
Sonic 540-M3 Spec Rotor 12.0
Sonic 540-M3 Spec Rotor 12.2
Sonic 540-M3 Spec Rotor 12.5
Sonic 540-M3 Mod Rotor 12.3
Sonic 540-M3 Mod Rotor 12.5
Sonic 540-M3 Mod Rotor 13.0
Sonic 540-M3 Stainless Steel Bearing Set
Sonic 540-M3 Ceramic Bearing Set
Sonic 540-M3 Sensor Assembly
Sonic 540-M3 Rotor Spacer Set
Sonic 540-M3 Case Screws
Sonic 540-M3 Motor Insulator Set
Sonic 540-M3 Motor Mounting Plate
XP SC500 Brushless ESC
XP SC900-BL ESC
XP SC450-BL Brushless ESC
XP ESC Fan Option
XP SC700-BL Brushless ESC
XP SC1200 Brushless ESC
XP DS1313 Digital Servo
XP DS1015 Digital Servo
XP DS1510MG Servo
Gear Set, DS1313
Gear Set, DS1015
Servo Case , DS1313/DS1015
Accessory Pack, DS1313/DS1015
TRS 403-SSi Receiver
XP2G Radio System
XP3G Radio System
Receiver Antenna
Replay XD1080 Mini Complete Camera System
Replay XD PrimeX Camera System
Replay XD1080 Lens Bezel Kit
Replay XD1080 Clear Lens Cover
Replay XD1080 Lens Bezel & Rear Cap O-Ring
Replay XD1080 HDMI to Mini-HDMI
Replay XD1080 Mini 8-pin USB Charge Data Cable
USB DC Car Charger 1A Stubby
Micro SDHC USB Reader
3M VHB 4991 Mount Adhesive for SnapTray
Replay XD Suction Cup Short Arm Base
Replay XD Skateboard Mount
Replay XD VHB SnapTray, Convex
Replay XD VHB SnapTray, Flat
Au Plug for Universal DC Wall Charger
Eu Plug for Universal DC Wall Charger
Uk Plug for Universal DC Wall Charger
Universal USB DC Wall Charger 1A
Au Plug for Uni DC Wall Charger
Replay ReView Field Monitor
Replay PrimeX Lens 5 pack
Replay PrimeX HDMI Cable
Replay PrimeX Deep Dive Waterproof Case
Replay PrimeX Heim Lock Mount
Replay PrimeX Low Boy Mount
Replay PrimeX Tilt Mount
AE INT’L T-Shirt - Black (S, M, L, XL-5XL)
AE INT’L T-Shirt - White (S, M, L, XL-5XL)
AE INT’L Hoodie - Black (S, M, L, XL-3XL)
AE Patch Trucker Hat
Reedy Vintage ‘81 T-Shirt - Blue (S, M, L, XL-3XL)
AE Splash T-shirt - Black (S, M, L, XL-5XL)
AE Splash T-shirt - Blue (S, M, L, XL-5XL)
Team Associated Countertop / Setup Mat
Reedy Countertop / Setup Mat
AE Kids T-shirt - Blue (S, M, L)
Reedy Trucker Hat
Reedy Patch
Reedy 3D T-Shirt, Black (S, M, L, XL-3XL)
AE 2013 Zip Hoodie (S, M, L, XL-3XL)
AE Retro T-shirt, Blue (S, M, L, XL-5XL)
AE Retro T-shirt, Black (S, M, L, XL-5XL)
AE Retro T-shirt, White (S, M, L, XL-5XL)
AE 2013 Worlds T-shirt - Blue (S, M, L, XL-5XL)
AE Womens Retro - Pink (S, M, L, XL)
Reedy R-Powered T-Shirt - Black (S, M, L, XL-3XL)
Reedy W15 Sweatshirt - Black (S, M, L, XL-3XL)
AE Pit Gloves (XL)
AE 2012 Hat, Black, Flat Bill, S/M
AE 2012 Hat, Black, Flat Bill, L/XL
AE 2012 Hat, Black, Curved Bill, S/M
AE 2012 Hat, Black, Curved Bill, L/XL
AE 2012 Hat, White, Flat Bill, S/M
AE 2012 Hat, White, Flat Bill, L/XL
AE 2012 Hat, White, Curved Bill, S/M
AE 2012 Hat, White, Curved Bill, L/XL
FT Fluid Carrier
Reedy 2009 Track Banner
Team Associated Track Banner
Team Associated Cloth Banner
** Use part number plus the desired size when ordering!
:: Kicker
29269
29270
KICKER KPw Wireless Speaker System, black
KICKER KPw Wireless Speaker System, white
FT Turnbuckle Wrench
FT 4mm Turnbuckle Wrench
On Road Ride Height Gauge
FT Hex Driver Set, (7 pcs)
FT .050” Silver Hex Driver
FT 1/16” Black Hex Driver
FT 1.5mm Purple Hex Driver
FT 5/64” Blue Hex Driver
FT 3/32” Gold Hex Driver
FT 2.5mm Green Hex Driver
FT 3mm Red Hex Driver
FT Silver Spring Hook Tool
FT 5.5mm Red Nut Driver
FT 8mm Gold Nut Driver
FT 5.5mm Short Nut Driver
FT 7mm Nut Driver, T-Handle
FT 5.5mm Short Nut Driver
FT 3/32” Gold Ball Hex Driver
FT Ball 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 Tip
FT 1/4” Hex Drive 7.0mm Nut Driver Tip
FT 1/4” Hex Drive 8.0mm Nut Driver Tip
FT 1/4” Hex Drive 5/64” - 2.0mm Ball End Tip
FT 1/4” Hex Drive 3/32” Ball End Tip
FT 1/4” 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 Shock Shaft Pliers
FT T-Handle Ratchet Driver
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
4 Inch Nylon Wire Ties