Team Associated B44.3 User Manual

Name: Team Associated B44.3
Brand: Team Associated
SKU: 1775895
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:: Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Team Associated product. This assembly manual contains instructions and tips for building and maintaining your new RC10 B44.3. 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

The RC10B44 has created a winning legacy with three I.F.M.A.R. World Championships, four R.O.A.R. National titles, and countless regional wins to its credit! Since winning the 2013 I.F.M.A.R. World Championships, the designers behind the doors of Area 51 set out to further improve the B44 and take it to an even higher level of performance.

Enter the RC10B44.3 Factory Team Kit, the latest evolution of Team Associated’s 1:10 4WD electric off road competition buggy. The most significant changes are found on the new hard-anodized aluminum chassis, which helps lower the center of gravity to improve handling and durability. The chassis has been designed to have symmetrical torsional flex to improve handling consistency — the new floating motor mount, floating servo mount, and chassis machining help to provide the desired flex symmetry.

Power and traction have continued to improve, so the B44.3’s drivetrain has been built up and refined to keep up with the demand of today’s high-traction off-road tracks. A set of four precision CVA’s transfer the power from the gear differentials via ball bearings throughout the car.

Now the B44.3 is even more adaptable to multiple racing conditions with the adjustable weight bias feature. Weight bias can be significantly altered by using either the front motor configuration with a saddle pack or the rear motor configuration with a shorty pack. The B44.3 is also backwards compatible with the previous generation VTS slipper clutch (not included) and ball differentials (not included), making the B44.3 extremely versatile and adaptable to any track condition.

Factory Team V2 12mm big bore shocks have improved smoothness, improving suspension travel and increasing overall traction. Lastly, the B44.3 comes with the latest JConcepts Finnisher X-Flow body and AE 6.5” high downforce wing.

The RC10B44.3 has been given all of the design advantages that only a winning pedigree like Team Associated can provide. If you are ready to take your 1:10 4WD off-road program up to the next level, the B44.3 is ready to take you there!

Features in the B44.3 Factory Team:

• Hard anodized aluminum chassis and 7075-T6 floating motor mount allows for front or rear motor configurations

• New molded battery trays accommodate 2S saddle or shorty battery pack configurations and feature a quick-change strap with

• locking thumb knobs

• New front and rear carbon-fiber top decks and floating servo mount improves symmetrical chassis flex

• Front and rear gear differentials have machined steel ring, pinion, and planetary gears

• Center gear differential has independent fluid cap for quick and easy fluid or gear changes

• JConcepts Finnisher X-flow body

• Factory Team 0° 7075-T6 aluminum rear hubs with oversize outer bearing

• Factory Team V2 12mm “Big Bore” threaded aluminum shocks with 3mm shock shafts, molded caps with bleed screws, and

updated O-rings for improved smoothness

• Full CVAs and ball bearing drivetrain

• Factory Team 12mm blue aluminum rear clamping hexes and 12mm hex rear wheels

• Factory Team blue titanium turnbuckles, aluminum servo mounts, aluminum shock pivot balls and rear anti-roll bar included

:: Other Helpful Items

• Silicone Shock Fluid (Refer to catalog for complete listings) • Silicone Diff Fluid (Refer to catalog for complete listings)

• Body Scissors (AE Part # 1737) • Reamer / Hole Punch • Wire Cutters • Hobby Knife

• FT Hex Wrenches (AE Part # 1655) • Needle Nose Pliers • Thread Lock (AE Part #1596)

• Soldering Iron • Calipers or a Precision Ruler • Green Slime shock lube (AE Part # 1105)

Associated Electrics, Inc.

26021 Commercentre Dr.

Lake Forest, CA 92630

http://www.TeamAssociated.com · http://www.RC10.com · http://twitter.com/Team_Associated · http://bit.ly/AEonFacebook

Customer Service

Tel: 949.544.7500

Fax: 949.544.7501

:: Hardware - 1:1 Scale View

Cap Head (shcs)

(motor mounting screws)

Ball Bearings

Steering Bearing (9746)

4-40x5/16 (6932) (aluminum ,4145)

4-40x3/8 (6924)

(aluminum ,6860)

4-40x7/16 (7874) (aluminum, 7873)

4-40x1/2 (6925)

4-40x7/8 (7738)

3x6mm (6515)

3/16x5/16 (6906)

3/16x3/8 (3977)

3/16x1/2 RS (7935)

(for optional

slipper assembly)

3/8x5/8” RS (3976)

Flat Head (fhcs)

Nuts (lock/plain)

4-40 Aluminum Locknut (4449)

4-40 Plastic Nut (6472)

5-40 Nylon Locknut (6222)

8-32 LP Steel Locknut (6953)

8-32 Steel Locknut (6952)

Clips

2.5x10mm (31350)

4-40x5/16 (7673)

4-40x3/8 (6292)

4-40x7/16 (9765)

4-40x5/8 (6915)

E-clip 1/8 (6299)

Button Head (bhcs)

2.5x10mm (31522)

3x6mm (31531)

2-56x1/8 (9645)

2-56x5/16 (4334)

4-40x1/4 (6288)

4-40x3/8 (6917)

4-40x7/16 (2221)

4-40x3/4 (7413)

Shims and Washers

.030 Ballstud Washer (9630)

.030 Nylon Spacer (4187)

Servo Mount Washer (7337)

#4 Washer (6936)

Input Shaft Shim - Black (3911)

Top Hat Bushings

Small Top Hat Bushing (3874)

Large Top Hat Bushing (9647)

Notes:

Ballstuds

Silver .20 Short (6276)

Silver .30 Long (6277)

Black .30 Short (3983)

3/16 Axle Shim - Silver (7368)

Outdrive Shim (3911)

:: Table of Contents

1....................Cover

15 - 16........Front Suspension Build (Bag K)

2....................Introduction

3....................1:1 Hardware “Fold Out”

4....................Table of Contents

5 - 6..............Front /Center/Rear Differential Build (Bag A-AA)

7 - 8..............CVA Build (Bag B-BB)

8....................Front/Rear Gearbox Build (Bag C)

8 - 9..............Steering and Center Battery

Brace Build / Install

(Bag D)

10.................Front End Build (Bag E)

11.................Rear End Build (Bag F)

11 - 12.........Center Bulhead Mounts Install

(Bag G-GG)

16 - 17........Rear Suspension Build (Bag L-LL)

18 - 19........Shock Build/Install (Bag M-MM)

19 - 20........Battery Cradle/Strap Build

(Bag N-NN)

20 - 21........Servo Build (Bag O-OO)

21.................Servo Chart

22.................Electronics Install

22 - 23.......Body, Wheel, Tires Install (Bag P)

24 - 25........Tuning Tips

26.................Notes

27 - 35.......Catalog

36.................Setup Sheet “Kit Setup”

13.................Front Top Deck Build (Bag H)

13 - 14........Rear Top Deck Build (Bag I)

14.................Turnbuckles Build (Bag J)

:: Notes

This symbol indicates a special note or instruction in the manual.

This symbol indicates a Racers Tip.

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 hardare 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.

Associated Electrics, Inc.

26021 Commercentre Dr.

Lake Forest, CA 92630

http://www.TeamAssociated.com · http://www.RC10.com · http://twitter.com/Team_Associated · http://bit.ly/AEonFacebook

Customer Service

Tel: 949.544.7500

Fax: 949.544.7501

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:: Front and Rear Gear Differential Build - Bag A-AA - Step 1

#6588

black grease

9888

0.5mm

gear diff

shim

9937

O-ring

(4.7 x 1.42)

9888

0.5mm

gear diff

shim

9888

0.5mm

gear diff

shim

#6588

black grease

9937

O-ring

(3.6 x 0.7)

9937

B44.3 gear

diff outdrives

Build x2

9934

B44.3 ring

gear

:: Front and Rear Gear Differential Build - Bag A-AA - Step 2

9937

Pin,

2x9mm

Pin,

2x9mm

91463

Gear diff

sun gear

9935

B44.3

diff case

(front/rear)

91463

Gear diff

sun gear

NOTE: Use full

depth slot to

slide pin in!

:: Front and Rear Gear Differential Build - Bag A-AA - Step 3

Tighten the

screws evenly in a

crossing order!

Check for smooth diff action,

adjust shimming as needed.

5k diff

fluid #5453

Fill to top of cross pins after

checking gear mesh.

Moving shims from inside to

outside will loosen the diff.

Moving shims from outside to

inside will tighten the diff.

NOTE: not all shims may be

needed to get the desired feel.

91463

Gear diff

planet gears,

shims, and

pins

31350

2.5x10mm fhcs

9935

B44.3

diff gasket

6903

3/8 x 5/8,

bearing

3911

Shim set

:: Center Gear Differential Build - Bag A-AA - Step 1

#6588

black grease

9888

0.5mm

gear diff

shim

9937

O-ring

(4.7 x 1.42)

9888

0.5mm

gear diff

shim

9888

0.5mm

gear diff

shim

#6588

black grease

9937

O-ring

(3.6 x 0.7)

9937

B44.3 gear

diff outdrives

Build x2

9936

B44.3

center diff

case

:: Center Gear Differential Build - Bag A-AA - Step 2

91463

9937

Pin,

2x9mm

9937

Pin,

2x9mm

Gear diff

sun gear

9936

B44.3

center diff

case

91463

Gear diff

sun gear

:: Center Gear Differential Build - Bag A-AA - Step 3

Tighten the

screws evenly in a

crossing order!

60k diff

fluid #5458

91463

Gear diff

planet gears,

shims, and

pins

31522

2.5x10mm bhcs

9936

B44.3

diff gasket

6919

4-40x5/16

Fill to top of cross pins after checking gear mesh. Check for smooth diff action, adjust

shimming as needed. Moving shims from inside

to outside will loosen the diff. Moving shims

from outside to inside will tighten the diff.

NOTE: not all shims may be needed to get the

bhcs

9938

B44.3 81T

spur, gear diff

desired feel.

:: CVA Build - Bag B-BB - Step 1

to be opposite of

Front and

Front Center

CVA Bone:

Rear Center

CVA Bone:

Rear

CVA Bone:

:: CVA Build - Bag B-BB - Step 2

Front and Rear CVA Build:

#6588

black grease

9747

CVA bone

(front)

9754

CVA bone

(rear)

Build x4 (2 front, 2 rear)

9748

CVA axle

(front)

NOTE: the front

and rear CVA

axles have threads

on the ends.

9755

CVA axle

(rear)

1:1

81.4mm

1:1

92.2mm

1:1

68.7mm

7381

CVA pin

9747

CVA bone

9596

CVA bone

9754

CVA bone

Align the gap in

the pin retainer

to be opposite of

the CVA pin.

7996

CVA pin

retainer

#1597

ca glue

Try using only 1 drop of CA glue

1 drop!

Racer’s Tip:

to secure the pin retainer!

:: CVA Build - Bag B-BB - Step 3

Front and Rear Center CVA Build:

9747

NOTE: the front and rear center

CVA axles have

flats on the ends.

Build x2 (1 front, 1 rear)

CVA bone

(center, front)

black grease

9942

B44.3 input

shaft

(gear diff)

#6588

9596

CVA bone

(center, rear)

7381

CVA pin

7996

CVA pin

retainer

#1597

ca glue

1 drop!

Align the gap in

the pin retainer

to be opposite of

the CVA pin.

Try using only 1 drop of CA glue

to secure the pin retainer!

Racer’s Tip:

:: CVA Build - Bag B-BB - Step 4

Front and Rear Center CVA Build:

6299

E-clip, 1/8

6906

3/16x3/8

bearing

9933

B44.3 input

pinion gear

3911

Drivetrain

shim

:: Front and Rear Gearbox Build - Bag C - Step 1

#6588

black grease

1 drop!

6924

4-40x3/8

shcs

Upper

transmission

9733

case

! !

NOTE: Check

gear mesh,

ensure it has a

small amount

of backlash.

NOTE:

Optional ball diff

kits are available,

AE #9735.

1 drop!

9733

Lower

transmission

case

NOTE: Adjust diff

shimming side to side

until diff spins free

with minimal backlash.

#6588

black grease

orientation of

the gear diffs will be

flipped when in shorty

pack configuration.

Build two Gearboxes

(Saddle Pack Configutation):

NOTE: The

:: Steering and Center Battery Brace Build - Bag D - Step 1

9744

Steering

post

9743 Servo saver

upper

9743 Steering v-spacer

9743

Spring

retainer

6272

Dust cover

foam

9743

Servo saver

lower

9744

Servo saver

spring

9744

5-40

locknut

6276

Ballstud, .20

silver, short

Build two Gearboxes

(Shorty Pack Configutation):

1mm

:: Steering and Center Battery Brace Build - Bag D - Step 2

9743

Steering

rack

9630

.030

washer

6277

Ballstud, .30

silver, long

6272

Foam dust

cover

:: Steering and Center Battery Brace Build - Bag D - Step 3

Use the small hole

bearings!

9746

Steering

bearing

9743

Steering

retainer

column

set

6292

4-40x3/8

fhcs

7673

4-40x5/16

fhcs

4-40x3/8

9905

Center

battery

cradle

B44.3

aluminum

chassis

3874

Black carrier

bushing

6917

bhcs

9946

:: Steering and Center Battery Brace Build - Bag D - Step 4

6292

4-40x3/8

fhcs

9743

Steering

retianer top

9746

Steering

bearing

set

Use the large hole

bearings!

:: Front End Build - Bag E - Step 1

4449

4-40x3/16

aluminum

locknut

9713

Front

bulkhead

Front/Center CVA Gearbox Install:

6292

4-40x3/8

9765

4-40x7/16

fhcs

:: Front End Build - Bag E - Step 2

9716

Front inner

hinge pin

#1596

thread lock

9645

2-56x1/8

bhcs

9717

Front hinge

pin brace

4-40x3/8

9715

Front arm

6292

fhcs

:: Front End Build - Bag E - Step 3

4-40x3/4

#1596

thread lock

6917

4-40x3/8

bhcs

7413

bhcs

9945

V2 aluminum

shock bushing

Front shock

9903

tower

9718 Front

bumper

6917

4-40x3/8

bhcs

:: Rear End Build - Bag F - Step 1

4449

4-40x3/16

aluminum

locknut

6936

#4 washer

9726

Rear

chassis

plate

9765

4-40x7/16

fhcs

:: Rear End Build - Bag F - Step 2

Rear/Center CVA Gearbox Install:

4449

4-40x3/16

aluminum

locknut

9718

Rear

bumper

7673

4-40x5/16

fhcs

9716

Rear inner

hinge pin

6915

4-40x5/8

fhcs

9726

Rear arm

mount

6292

4-40x3/8

fhcs

Racers Tip:

Ensure arms can

move freely.

9645

2-56x1/8

bhcs

9764

Rear

arm

:: Center Bulkhead Mounts Install - Bag G-GG - Step 1

9931

B44.3 center

bulkhead

9932

B44.3

motor mount

#1596

thread lock

6292

4-40x3/8

fhcs

Saddle Pack Configutation: Shorty Pack Configutation:

9932

B44.3

motor mount

9931

B44.3 center

bulkhead

#1596

thread lock

6292

4-40x3/8

fhcs

:: Center Bulkhead Mounts Install - Bag G-GG - Step 2

Slipper

(optional)

9940

B44.3 center

bearing insert

6903

3/8x5/8

bearing

:: Center Bulkhead Mounts Install - Bag G-GG - Step 3

Gear Diff assembly

Install

Note the gear diff

orientation when

installing!

If using the optional slipper,

note the orientation for

installation! (requires

#9947 Center CVA Kit)

NOTE:

Gear Diff

31531

M3x6mm

bhcs

Bearing inserts are included

for both the center gear diff

and the optional slipper.

The gear diff uses the bearing

inserts with the larger hole.

9932 B44.3 motor

mount

Motor not

included!

Key CVA bones in

the diff

outdrives!

:: Center Bulkhead Mounts Install - Bag G-GG - Step 4

Optional Slipper

(not included in kit)

9630

Ballstud

washer

Set gear mesh!

4-40x3/8

6924

shcs

Pinion and

setscrew not

included!

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