Team Associated SC10GT 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 SC10GT RTR. Please take a moment to read through this manual to help familiarize yourself with these
steps.

Now you can have Team Associated’s world class performance with true scale authenticity in a 1:10 scale nitro truck!
Team Associated is proud to bring to you the SC10GT; a 1:10 scale nitro 2WD off road short course race truck.

Based on the ROAR National Winning RC10 GT2, the engineers behind the doors in Area 51 made the SC10GT both, all show
and all go! The result is the SC10GT, an authentic scale experience at a level of performance that has never been seen before in
1:10 scale short course.

The SC10GT comes ready to run with a painted and decaled short course race truck body, KMC™ style wheels, aggressive tread
multi-terrain tires, all that have been designed to look just like the full-size race trucks that run in short course off-road series
around the country. The world of high-performance 1:10 scale Nitro R/C has never before seen this level of scale accuracy!
At first glance it’s easy to see that the SC10GT is another champion by design!

:: RTR Features

Features in the SC10GT RTR:

• V2 Dual disc slipper clutch.

• Modular radio tray that easily removes for cleaning and maintenance, and protects the receiver against fuel spills during

pit stops.

• Radio tray has optional space for a high capacity 150cc fuel tank for longer run times.

• Special tuned pipe and header, which produces a perfect balance of maximum power and efficiency.

• V2 Blue anodized aluminum shock bodies.

• All new sealed battery box keeps the receiver batteries safe.

• Blue anodized aircraft aluminum chassis. Radical new chassis design adds tremendous rigidity for the ultimate in consistency

and handling that no other truck can claim.

• Radical pre-printed body shell that any pro painter would be proud to produce.

• Our proven #2918 AE .18X engine will shock customers with its power and speed, like no other manufacturer’s pull start
engine sold in any RTR. Our Engine Replacement Policy is a win-win deal for customers and hobby shops.

• High traction JConcepts racing rear tires for consistent handling.

• Ball differential with lightweight outdrives

• Shielded bearings throughout the truck.

• Glow igniter, fuel bottle

• Rubber AE logo mud flaps

:: Additional Items Needed: :: Optional Items:

• AA-size batteries for transmitter / receiver pack (x12)
(#302, 303 recommended)

• One D-size battery (for the glow igniter)

• Model car fuel (20% - 30% nitro recommended)

• Glow plugs (#MC59 recommended)

• Slotted screwdriver (#1655, 1656, 1671, 1551)

• Battery charger (peak detection charger recommended)
(#LRP41281, LRP41555)(#604 LiPo/LiFe, #610 NiCd/NiMH)

• Rechargeable receiver battery pack (#612, 630, 638)

• Glow plugs (#MC59)

• Starter Box for non-pull start engines (#1750 recommended)

• Thread Locking compound (#1596 recommended)

• FT Glow Igniter rechargeable (#1738 recommended)

:: Other Helpful Items

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

• Body Scissors (AE Part # 1737) • Reamer / Hole Punch • FT Turnbuckle Wrench (#1111)

• FT Hex Wrenches (AE Part # 1541, 1655) • Needle Nose Pliers • Multi Tool (AE Part #7494)

• FT Nut Drivers (AE Part #1561, 1663-1668) • Calipers or a Precision Ruler • Green Slime shock lube (AE Part # 1105)

• Soldering Iron (#LRP65800) • Hobby Knife • Wire Cutters

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: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

:: Table of Contents

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

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43.................Setup Sheet “RTR Setup”

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

3....................Table of Contents

BAG A

4-8...............Steering, Front Shock Tower,

and Bumper Build

BAG B

9-13.............Ball Differential, Gearbox, and

Rear Shock Tower Build

Bag C

13-15..........Rear Suspension Build

Bag D

15-19..........Radio Tray Build

Bag E

19-20..........Throttle and Brake Linkage

Build

44.................1:1 Hardware “Fold Out

45.................Setup Sheet “Blank”

46.................Back Cover

Bag F

21-24..........Engine Build

Bag G

25-27..........Shocks Build

27-28.........Tire Build

28.................Body Installation

29-30.........Tuning Tips

31-40.........Catalog

41.................Contact Info

42.................Notes

:: Notes

!

This symbols 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
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.

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: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

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:: Steering Build - Bag A

6272
Foam

6276

Ballstud

.20 silver

(short)

x2

7908

Idler arm

dust

cover

:: Steering Build (cont.) - Bag A

6629

5-40

locknut

7908
Servo
saver

spring

x2

7908

Servo saver

arm, lower

7908
Servo
saver

spring

6276

Ballstud

.20 silver

(short)

x2

6272
Foam

dust

cover

!

Tighten to

2.5mm
(0.1”)

x2

6272

Foam

dust

cover

6277

Ballstud

.30 silver

(long)

7908
Servo saver
arm, upper

7908
Steering
draglink

7908
Servo
saver

post

:: Steering Build (cont.) - Bag A

2234

1/8” x 1/4”

bushing

7908

Lower

bearing

cap

x2

7908

Idler

post

2234

1/8” x 1/4”

bushing

7908

5/64” x 1/4”

bushing

7893

Top

plate

:: Steering Build (cont.) - Bag A

5

7892

Front sub

chassis

kickup

6922

4-40 x 1/2”

x2

fhcs

:: Steering Build (cont.) - Bag A

6272
Foam

dust

cover

9880

Steering

blocks

hex style

1 left &

1 right

4449

4-40 x 3/16

aluminum

locknut

6277

Ballstud

.30 silver

(long)

4187

.030 washer

(nylon)

x2

9563
Front

bulkhead

3977

3/16 x 3/8

bearing

9882
C clip

(3/16”)

6915

4-40 x 5/8”

x2

fhcs

!

9881

Front axle

(hex style)

6925

4-40 x 1/2”

shcs

!

Install the C clip on

the groove shown

below.

Build left and

right sides!

x3

:: Steering Build (cont.) - Bag A

!

7368

3/16” axle

shim

3977

3/16 x 3/8

bearing

!

Align the C clip on

the front axles

with the D shape

inside the steering

blocks.

9883

Wheel hex

adapter

(thin)

universal

7369

1/16”

roll pin

Build left and

right sides!

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:: Steering Build (cont.) - Bag A

7260

4-40

small

plain nut

7922

Caster

block

(30˚)

:: Steering Build (cont.) - Bag A

3983

Ballstud

.30 black

(long)

6272
Foam

dust

cover

7927
Outer
hinge

pin

Build left and

right sides!

7927

Outer

hinge pin

9645

2-56 x 1/8

bhcs

:: Front Shock Tower/Bumper Build - Bag A

9621
Inner

hinge pin

x2

9645

2-56 x 1/8

bhcs

6277

Balstud

.30 silver

(long)

9825

Front shock

tower

x2

x2

7917

Front arm

(left &

right)

Build left and

right sides!

6272
Foam

dust

cover

9630

Ballstud

washer,

aluminum

(.030”)

x2

x2

4334

2-56 x 5/16

bhcs

x2

9564
Front

hinge pin

brace

:: Front Shock Tower/Bumper Build (cont.) - Bag A

6292

4-40 x 3/8

fhcs

6332

Body clips

3897

Pivoting

body mount

x2

x2

6924

4-40 x 3/8

shcs

x2

6295

4-40 plain

nut

x2

7

7103
Front

body

post

x2

7738

4-40 x 7/8

shcs

9820
Front

body

mount

x2

:: Front Shock Tower/Bumper Build (cont.) - Bag A

6924

4-40 x 3/8

shcs

9816
Front

bumper

9816
Front

bumper

brace

9816

Skid

plate

6924

4-40 x 3/8

shcs

x4

:: Front Shock Tower/Bumper Build (cont.) - Bag A

6292

4-40 x 3/8

fhcs

4-40 x 5/8

x2

6915

fhcs

6925

4-40 x 1/2

shcs

x2

x4

8

:: Front Shock Tower/Bumper Build (cont.) - Bag A

7253

2.62” steel
turnbuckle

x2

Front Camber

Turnbuckle

48.5mm

7230

Ballcup

x4

Build left and

right sides!

7101

2.80” steel
turnbuckle

x2

Steering Camber

Turnbuckle

7230

Ballcup

x4

53mm

:: Front Shock Tower/Bumper Build (cont.) - Bag A

Orient the notch
to the left throughout the
car. It indicates which end
has the left hand threads!

7107

SC10GT

chassis

6922

4-40 x 1/2

fhcs

x3

:: Ball Differential Build - Bag B

5/32 x 5/16

6581

3/32”

carbide

diff balls

x12

7666

Diff ring

9

7666

Diff ring

#6591

Diff lube

7664

Diff gear

52T

:: Ball Differential Build (cont.) - Bag B

6574
5/64

diff

thrust

ball

x6

#6588

black grease

6573

Thrust

washer

x2

#6591
Diff lube

7667

Diff outdrive

hub, right

#6591
Diff lube

7668

Diff outdrive

hub, left

6589

x2

5/32 x 5/16

bearing

6575

Diff

thrust

bolt

:: Ball Differential Build (cont.) - Bag B

6575

Locking

T-nut

!

6582

Diff

thrust

spring

!

Pre-compress

spring

6575

Diff bolt

cover

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 over tighten the bolt. When you
feel the spring completely compressed, loosen the diff bolt 1/8” of
a turn. You 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.

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:: Gearbox Build - Bag B

7963

Idler gear

cluster 44-28T

3977

3/16 x 3/8

ball bearing

:: Gearbox Build (cont.) - Bag B

x2

7960

top

shaft

7961

top shaft

spacer

Transmission

(right side)

3977

3/16 x 3/8

ball bearing

:: Gearbox Build (cont.) - Bag B

Diff adjustment

bolt head on

same side as

7945

case

!

Note:

spur gear

3976

3/8 x 5/8

ball

bearing

7945

Transmission

case

(left side)

3977

3/16 x 3/8

ball bearing

3976

3/8 x 5/8

ball

bearing

!

7874

4-40 x 7/16

shcs

7964

Idler gear

shaft

6924

4-40 x 3/8

shcs

x2

:: Gearbox Build (cont.) - Bag B

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:: Gearbox Build (cont.) - Bag B

7633

4-40 x 5/8

bhcs

x2

7950

Brake

disc

7949

Brake

pad

x2

7947

Brake

top hat

bushing

x2

!

!

7948

Brake

cam

:: Gearbox Build (cont.) - Bag B

!

Align

pads into

7955

54T
spur
gear

!

spur gear.

!

9603

!

Slipper

pads

x2

7953

Slipper

plate,

inner

7486

V2 slipper

spring

6629

5-40

locknut

!

Align the flat spots

on the inner slipper

plate to the brake

disc and top shaft.

7485

V2 slipper

plate

!

7486

V2 slipper

spring

12

:: Rear Shock Tower Build - Bag B

7413

4-40 x 3/4

bhcs

x2

6332

Body

clips

x2

3897

Pivoting

body mount

x2

6917

4-40 x 3/8

bhcs

x2

7260

Plain nut

7102

Rear shock

tower

(SC10 GT)

:: Rear Shock Tower Build (cont.) - Bag B

x2

7217
Pivot

ball end

9273

1/8 x 1/4

spacer

6926

4-40 x 5/8

shcs

x2

7217

Shock

end

x2

x2

x2

7103

Rear
body

mounts

7937

3.0” steel

turnbuckle

x2

Rear Camber

Turnbuckle

65mm

7941

Camber

link mount

to the left throughout the
car. It indicates which end
has the left hand threads!

:: Rear Shock Tower Build (cont.) - Bag B

6927

4-40 x 3/4

4449

4-40 x 3/16

locknut

x2

shcs

Orient the notch

x2

7928

Rear arm

mount

Build left and

right sides!

6915

4-40 x 5/8

fhcs

6292

4-40 x 3/8

x4

fhcs

:: Rear Shock Tower Build (cont.) - Bag B

13

:: Rear Suspension Build - Bag C

6915

4-40 x 5/8

fhcs

x2

6925

4-40 x 1/2

shcs

x2

7930

Rear arms

(1 left &

1 right)

9621
Rear inner
hinge pins

:: Rear Suspension Build (cont.) - Bag C

7260

4-40 small

plain nut

x2

7904

Battery box

bottom

x2

7928

Rear arm

mount

shim

6923

4-40 x 3/4

fhcs

x2

7928

Arm

mount

(3+2)

!

Install receiver

pack.

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:: Rear Suspension Build (cont.) - Bag C

Note: Wire opening in receiver
pack lid and wire hooks in
transmission case.
Racer Tip: Add foam padding
(not inluded) to cushion receiver
pack.

:: Rear Suspension Build (cont.) - Bag C

6926

4-40 x 5/8

shcs

x2

6925

4-40 x 1/2

shcs

7904
Battery
box top

x4

6925

4-40 x 1/2

shcs

x2

:: Rear Suspension Build (cont.) - Bag C

x4

6917

4-40 x 3/8

bhcs

x4

89218

3x8mm

washer

7105

Rear

bumper

mount

(upper)

7104

Rear

bumper

89430

Mud flaps

x2

7105

Rear

bumper

mount

(lower)

6925

4-40 x 1/2

shcs

6925

4-40 x 1/2

shcs

x2

x4