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:: 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 vehicle 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 vehicle. Make only ONE adjustment at a time, testing it before mak-
ing another change. If the result of your adjustment is a faster lap, mark the change on the included setup sheet (make
adddtional 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 vehicle, fill in the setup sheet thoroughly and file it away.
Use this as a guide for future track days or conditions.
Peridicaly check all moving suspension parts. Suspension components must be kept clean and move freely without
binding to prevent poor and/or inconsistent handling.
Wheelbase Adjustment:
The wheel base on the RC10WC can be adjusted by moving the rear arm mounts forward or backwards.
The kit setting has the arm mount back which provides the most stability over bumps and rhythm sections.
Going to the shorter wheelbase option will improve rear traction.
Motor Gearing:
Proper motor gearing will result in maximum performance and run time while reducing the chance of overheating and
premature motor failure. The gear ratio chart lists recommended starting gear ratios for the most widely used motor
types. Gear ratios will vary depending upon motor brand, wind, and electronic speed control. Consult your motor and
electronic speed control manufacturers for more information. Team Associated is not responsible for motor damage
due to improper gearing.
* These gearings are for use with advanced timing speed control settings!
Set The Gear Mesh:
You should be able to rock the spur gear back and forth in the teeth of the pinion gear without making the pinion gear
move. If the spur gear mesh is tight, then loosen the #31531 screws and move the motor away, then try again.
A gear mesh that is too tight or too loose will reduce power and damage the gear teeth.
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. Tighten the nut until the shaft extends thru the nut by
0.5mm. At the track, tighten or loosen the nut in 1/8 turn increments, until
you hear a faint slipping sound for 1-2 feet on takeoffs.
Another popular way to set the clutch is to hold both rear tires firmly in place
and apply short bursts of throttle. If the clutch is properly set, the front tires
should lift slightly up off the surface.
27T Stock Brushed
19T Super Stock Brushed
17.5 Reedy Sonic Brushless *
17.5 Reedy Sonic Brushless
13.5 Reedy Sonic Brushless *
13.5 Reedy Sonic Brushless
10.5 Reedy Sonic Brushless
9.5 Reedy Sonic Brushless
8.5 Reedy Sonic Brushless
Due to the original design of the RC10, motors exceeding the power of a 8.5T
motor are
NOT
recommended, to prevent damage to the drivetrain!
20
19
21
30
19
28
21
20
19
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
81
9.11:1
9.59:1
8.68:1
6.08:1
9.59:1
6.51:1
8.68:1
9.11:1
9.59:1
FDR
Spur
Pinion
Motor
RC10WC Gear Ratio Chart (Internal Gear Ratio 2.25:1)
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