Team Associated RC10B5 User Manual
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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 RC10B5 Team Kit. 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
Features in the RC10B5 Team Kit:
• Narrowed composite tub chassis with centralized mass and optimized motor position for improved handling and balance
• Chassis fits R.O.A.R. approved 2S saddle packs and 2S short packs using optional foam insert
• V2 12mm “Big Bore” threaded aluminum shocks with 3mm shock shafts and updated O-rings for improved smoothness
• VTS (Variable Torque multi-plate Slipper) with 3 drive surfaces and high-resolution spring
• New transmission has stronger gears, precision ball bearings, and a 14 carbide ball differential for increased life and torque
capacity
• Adjustable front suspension mount angle (kick-up) options of 25˚ and 30˚
• New front suspension features heavy duty steering and caster blocks, while the insert system allows for easy caster and trailing
axle adjustments
• One piece front axle/hex adapter and larger front wheel bearing for added durability
• Updated full bearing steering system with horizontal ball studs for finer Ackermann adjustments
• Heavy-duty ball cups and ball studs allow for maximum suspension travel while reducing binding and friction
• Rear hubs feature larger bearings as well as the quick and easy insert system to adjust camber link position and rear toe-in.
• B5 clear body and wing included
:: Additional
Your new B5 Team Kit comes unassembled
and requires the following items for completion
(refer to catalog section for suggestions):
• R/C two channel surface frequency radio system
• AA-size batteries for transmitter (#302 alkaline)
• Electronic Speed Control, ESC (#29140, #29143)
• Steering servo (#29166, #29167) • R/C electric motor
• Pinion gear, size determined by type/wind of motor
• Battery charger (#604 LiPo compatible charger)
• 2 cell LiPo battery pack
(#314 square, #310 Saddle Pack, #602 Shorty)
• Calipers or a precision ruler • Needle nose pliers
• Lexan specific spray paint
• Reamer / hole punch
• Tire glue (#1597)
• Thread locking compound (#1596)
• Tires and Inserts, Fronts and Rears
Tools included:
• Allen wrenches 1.5mm, 2.0mm
• #1113 12mm Shock Tool
• Multi-wrench
:: Other Helpful Items
• Silicone Shock Fluid (Refer to catalog for complete listings)
• Body Scissors (AE Part # 1737) • Reamer / Hole Punch • Wire Cutters / Hobby Knife • Soldering Iron
• 8 Piece Hex Driver Set (AE Part # 1655)• Needle Nose Pliers • Multi Tool (AE Part #7494)
• 7mm Nut Driver • 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
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:: Table of Contents
1................... Cover
2................... Introduction
3................... Table of Contents
3
12................ Turnbuckles Build
(Bag H-HH)
13 - 14........ Shocks Build
(Bag I-II)
4................... Front Top Plate and
Steering Build
(Bag A-AA)
5................... Front Arms and Uprights Build
(Bag B)
6 - 7.............. Shock Towers and Rear
Chassis Brace Build
(Bag C)
7 - 8............. Differential Build
(Bag D-DD)
8 - 9............. Gearbox Build
(Bag E)
9 - 10.......... Slipper Build
(Bag F-FF)
11................. Rear Hub and CVA Build
(Bag G)
14 - 16........Electronics Build
(Bag J)
16 - 17.........Wheels, Tires, and Body Build
(Bag K)
18 - 20....... Tuning Tips
21 - 29....... Catalog
30................ Notes / Contact Info
31................ Setup Sheet “Kit Setup”
32................ 1:1 Hardware “Fold Out”
33................ Setup Sheet “Blank”
34................ Back Cover
:: Notes
This symbol indicates a special
note or instruction in the manual.
!
There is a 1:1 hardware foldout page in the back
of the manual. To check the size of a part, line
This symbol indicates a Racers Tip.
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
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.
Customer Service
Tel: 949.544.7500
Fax: 949.544.7501
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:: Front Top Plate and Steering Build - Bag A - AA - Step 1
91048
5407
Red
O-Ring
x2
Heavy-duty
Ballstud,
8mm
!
Note orientation
of steering rack.
:: Front Top Plate and Steering Build - Bag A - AA - Step 2
x2
91475
3 x 7 x 3
Ball Bearing
FT Ballstud
(2mm, blue)
x4
31286
Washer,
aluminum
91391
Steering
Rack
M3 x 12mm
x2
91391
Steering
Bellcrank
89202
BHCS
!
Brace
x2
Do not overtighten steering bolts. Make sure
there is free movement in the steering rack.
91047
Heavy-duty
Ballstud,
6mm
!
Note orientation
of the brace.
91362
x4
25189
M3 x 22mm
BHCS
x2
91475
3 x 7 x 3
Ball Bearing
91391
Steering
Bellcrank
Brace
:: Front Top Plate and Steering Build - Bag A - AA - Step 3
91364
Bulkhead
(25 °)
B5 Top
Plate
25202
M3 x 10mm
FHCS
x2
!
There are two
bulkheads included
(25 °, 30 °). 25 ° is
the standard one
used.
91360
RC10B5
Chassis
25204
M3 x 16mm
FHCS
x2
:: Front Arms and Uprights Build - Bag B - Step 1
31530
M3 x 5mm
BHCS
25237
5 x 10 x 4
Bearing
M3 Locknut,
x2
25215
black
Build 2 (1 left, 1 right)
91047
Heavy-duty
Ballstud,
6mm
Front Axle
Crush Tube
91407
91404
Steering
Block
91406
Front
Axles
91404
Steering
Block Insert
(2-4)
x2
:: Front Arms and Uprights Build - Bag B - Step 2
!
There are two
caster block inserts
included (0°, 5 °). 5 ° is the
standard one used.
91049
Heavy-duty
Ballstud,
10mm
91400
Caster
Block Insert
(5°)
M3 Locknut,
!
There are multiple options for the trailing
25215
black
31520
M2.5 x 6mm
BHCS
(not included in kit)
5
Trailing Axle Inserts
2
4
axle inserts. 4 is the stock setup.
Make sure the arrow is pointing forward
for your desired selection.
Also make sure both the right and left
sides are on the same setting.
You can install an
optional #31520
screw to use as a
steering stop setting.
You can install an
optional #4670 set
screw to better hold
the caster block inserts
and hinge pin.
(not included in kit)
4670
M3 x 8mm
Set Screw
:: Front Arms and Uprights Build - Bag B - Step 3
x2
91400
Caster Block
Spacer
91394
Hinge Pin
(front, outer)
89202
M3 x 12mm
BHCS
91402
Caster
Block
Bushing
x2
91400
Caster
Block
Build 2 (1 left, 1 right)
31510
M2 x 4mm
BHCS
91398
Front Arms
x2
Build 2 (1 left, 1 right) Build 2 (1 left, 1 right)
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:: Shock Towers and Rear Chassis Brace Build - Bag C - Step 1
91410
Front
Bumper
31521
M2.5 x 8mm
BHCS
x2
91371
Front Hinge
Pin Brace
91394
Hinge Pin
(front, Inner)
25204
M3 x 16mm
FHCS
x2
:: Shock Towers and Rear Chassis Brace Build - Bag C - Step 2
89204
M3 x 24mm
BHCS
31286
FT Ballstud
Washer,
aluminum
(2mm, blue)
x2
x2
91477
M3 Nut
(black)
Heavy-duty
Ballstud, 10mm
Front Shock
x2
91049
91373
Tower
89202
M3 x 12mm
BHCS
x4
:: Shock Towers and Rear Chassis Brace Build - Bag C - Step 3
91382
Arm Mount,
C (3+2)
91379
Chassis
Plate
31521
M2.5 x 8mm
BHCS
M3 x 14mm
91382
Arm Mount,
D
25187
BHCS
x2
91412
Rear
Arms
Hinge Pin
(rear, Inner)
x2
91394
:: Shock Towers and Rear Chassis Brace Build - Bag C - Step 4
91049
Heavy-duty
Ballstud, 10mm
x2
25211
x2
M3 x 10mm
BHCS
7
31286
x2
FT Ballstud
Washer,
aluminum
(2mm, blue)
25203
x2
M3 x 12mm
89208
x2
FHCS
M3 x 14mm
FHCS
:: Shock Towers and Rear Chassis Brace Build - Bag C - Step 5
25187
M3 x 14mm
BHCS
91477
M3 Nut
(black)
x2
89204
x2
M3 x 24mm
BHCS
91433
Rear Body
Mount
x2
91377
Chassis
Brace
25211
x2
M3 x 10mm
BHCS
25201
M3 x 8mm
FHCS
91375
Rear Shock
Tower
:: Differential Build - Bag D - DD - Step 1
#6591
diff lube
6581
3/32 carbide
diff balls
x14
#6591
diff lube
91419
Diff Gear,
52T
7666
Diff Drive
Ring
91420
Ball Diff
Outdrive
#6591
diff lube
7666
Diff Drive
Ring
91420
Ball Diff
Outdrive
8
:: Differential Build - Bag D - DD - Step 2
x2
x6
#6588
black grease
6573
Diff thrust
washer
6574
5/64 diff
thrust
balls
6573
Diff thrust
bolt
:: Differential Build - Bag D - DD - Step 3
6575
Locking
t-nut
!
6582
Diff
thrust
spring
Compress
spring first.
31400
5 x 8mm,
Bearing
As you tighten the diff bolt, you will notice the T-nut ears moving
closer to the bottom of the outdrive slot. This compresses the
spring behind the T-nut. The spring should be completely
compressed at the same time the T-nut reaches the end of the
slot. Caution! Pay close attention to the feeling when the spring
is completely compressed. Do not overtighten the bolt. When
you feel the spring completely compressed, loosen the diff bolt
1/8” of a turn. Your diff should now operate smoothly with
resistance as the outdrives move in opposite directions.
After you have driven the car once, re-check the dif f setting.
x2
6575
Diff
cover
:: Gearbox Build - Bag E - Step 1
25238
6 x 12 x 4,
Bearing
25616
10 x 15 x 4,
Bearing
x2
91424
Gearbox
(right & left)
x2
91011
4x4 Idler
Gear Shaft
91429
Idler Gear
91426
Top Shaft
Spacer
91425
Top Shaft
25237
5 x 10 x 4,
Bearing
x2
:: Gearbox Build - Bag E - Step 2
91428
Motor Plate,
There’s also a72T
48P spur gear
(#9649)
included for stock
motor use!
!
Install the Diff with
the head of the
Diff Thrust Bolt
(#6573) facing the
!
!
same side as the
spur gear.
Add a drop of Diff
Lube (#6591) to
the teeth of the dif f
gear, idler gear, and
top shaft.
:: Gearbox Build - Bag E - Step 3
#6591
diff lube
You can add black
grease (#6588) to the
screw threads to ease
screw installation.
89203
M3 x 16mm
BHCS
x5
9
91478
M3 x 30mm
BHCS
:: Slipper Build - Bag F - FF - Step 1
There’s also a72T
48P spur gear
(#9649)
included for stock
motor use!
91428
Motor Plate,
blue
91433
Wing
Mounts
!
x2
25202
M3 x 10mm
FHCS
91432
Motor
Guard
7485
FT V2
Slipper Hub
x3
31532
M3 x 8mm
BHCS
9651
81T 48P
Spur Gear
x2
9603
Slipper
Pad
91177
VTS Slipper
Pads
91176
VTS Slipper
Housing
91178
VTS Slipper
Plate
91179
VTS Slipper
Hub, outer
x2
10
Set nut
flush with
top shaft.
!
:: Slipper Build - Bag F - FF - Step 2
Slipper
Spring
9739
!
Set nut
flush with
top shaft.
91423
Slipper
Spring
Adapter
:: Slipper Build - Bag F - FF - Step 3
91148
M4 Locknut,
with flange
and knurl
See page 18 for gear
!
M3 x 12mm
mesh, and slipper clutch
setting instructions!
25203
FHCS
x2
:: Slipper Build - Bag F - FF - Step 4
x2
M3 x 16mm
25204
FHCS
25211
M3 x 10mm
BHCS
x2
:: Rear Hub and CVA Build - Bag G - Step 1
11
25616
91047
Heavy-duty
Ballstud, 6mm
91414
Rear Hub
Link Insert
(A)
Build x2 (right and left side)
Rear Hub
10 x 15 x 4
Bearing
91414
91416
Rear Hub
Link Nut
:: Rear Hub and CVA Build - Bag G - Step 2
91438
CVA
Coupler
#6588
black grease
(A)
91414
Rear Hub
Insert
(0°)
91476
6 x 13 x 5
Bearing
!
!
Rear Hub Link Setting:
A
CBBAA
Up
Down
Up
B
Down
There are multiple
optional inserts
for the Rear Hub
Insert (0°, 0.5 °, 1 °).
0° is the standard
insert used.
91436
CVA Wheel
Hex Pin
91439
CVA Bone
91437
CVA Axle
Build x2 (right and left side) Build x2 (right and left side)
91438
CVA
Pin
91441
Wheel
Hex (rear)
:: Rear Hub and CVA Build - Bag G - Step 3
You can install optional
#4670 set screws to
better hold the rear
hub inserts and
hinge pin.
91394
Hinge Pin
(rear, outer)
91414
Rear Hub
Spacer
x2
31510
M2 x 4mm
BHCS
4670
M3 x 8mm
Set Screw
(not included in kit)
x2
Build x2 (right and left side)Build x2 (right and left side)
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