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:: Quick Start Guide

:: Quick Start Guide - (cont.)

Battery Charging Steps and Safety:

Remove the battery from the vehicle before charging.

Place battery on a fire resistant surface.

Avoid any contact with water or other liquids.

Be sure to select the correct charging mode for the type

of battery you are charging.

ALWAYS

use a compatible charger for charging your batteries.

Caution: Never leave the battery unattended while charging.

Always disconnect the charger from the power source when

finished charging.

Caution: Always disconnect the battery when you are

finished driving the vehicle.

Battery Installation:

1. Install the battery with the battery wires

directed towards the front of the vehicle.

2. Install the three hook and loop straps until

snug on the battery.

Peak Detection

Quick Charger

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Summary of Contents for Nomad-DB8

Page 1: ... 80941 NOMAD DB8 Desert Racing Buggy RTR ...

Page 2: ...sociated s Nomad DB8 The Nomad DB8 transfers all the power to the ground with its strong efficient metal gear 4WD powertrain featuring adjustable fluid differentials front center and rear and General grabber tires to put the power to the ground The Nomad DB8 suspension absorbs all of the imperfections of the dirt with oil filled shocks for smooth and consistent dampening The durable suspension has...

Page 3: ...226 3x28mm 89227 3x40mm 89228 3x45mm 89279 3x50mm 89452 2 5x3mm 89201 2 5x6mm 31520 3x6mm 31531 3x8mm 31532 3x10mm 25211 3x12mm 89202 3x14mm 25187 3x16mm 89203 3x18mm 2308 3x20mm 25188 3x24mm 89204 3x26mm 89205 3x35mm 89453 4x10mm 89206 4x12mm 89207 Hardware 1 1 Scale View Cap Head shcs Flat Head fhcs Ball Bearings Button Head bhcs 3x3mm 25225 3x5mm 89219 3x10mm 4671 4x5mm 25226 4x12mm 89220 5x4mm...

Page 4: ... 14 16 Steering Assembly 16 17 Front Geaerbox Assembly This symbol indicates a special note or instruction in the manual Scanning this QR code will take you to Team Associated s Tech Tips videos These videos will help you with your build and setup This symbol indicates a Racers Tip Associated Electrics Inc 26021 Commercentre Dr Lake Forest CA 92630 http www RC10 com http twitter com Team_Associate...

Page 5: ...ery you are charging ALWAYS use a compatible charger for charging your batteries Caution Never leave the battery unattended while charging Always disconnect the charger from the power source when finished charging Caution Always disconnect the battery when you are finished driving the vehicle Battery Installation 1 Install the battery with the battery wires directed towards the front of the vehicl...

Page 6: ...uire special care and handling LiPo batteries are recommended for advanced users only ALWAYS charge a LiPo battery in LiPo mode Radio System Tuning and Controls RULE Transmitter on First Vehicle on Second Vehicle off First Transmitter off Last 1 Slide the battery cover to remove cover 2 Install alkaline or rechargeable AA size batteries into the battery holder 3 Slide the battery cover back into p...

Page 7: ...ery backwards can cause damage Refer to Radio owners manual for more in depth instructions on radio operation and functions Throttle set to Neutral Quick Start Guide cont Install body and body clips Ready to go Adjust steering trim so front wheels point straight Install antenna wire through antenna tube then install antenna tube as shown trim so front wheels Neutral Push for Brake Pull for Throttl...

Page 8: ...rential Assembly cont 89120 Spider gear assembly 89120 Diff outdrive pin 89120 Sun gear 25236 8x16mm bearing 89496 Diff outdrive 16mm 89121 Diff O Ring 89115 Diff housing Align pin with groove in sun gear 6 5 8 8 b l a c k g r e a s e 89120 Diff washer 89121 Diff O Ring 6588 black grease x2 ...

Page 9: ...121 Diff O Ring Align pin with groove in sun gear 6588 black grease 89120 Sun gear 89120 Diff washer 89208 3x14mm fhcs x4 Tighten screws evenly and firmly Fill with diff fluid to top of gears Build front and rear diffs 9 x2 Sun gear black grease 25236 8x16mm bearing 89496 Diff outdrive 16mm 89121 Diff O Ring 6 5 8 8 b l a c k g r e a s e 6588 black grease Diff fluid 5 000cst 5453 ...

Page 10: ...ng 89496 Diff outdrive 16mm 89121 Diff O Ring 89115 Diff housing 6 5 8 8 b l a c k g r e a s e 89120 Diff washer 89121 Diff O Ring 6588 black grease x2 89120 Diff outdrive pin 89120 Sun gear Align pin with groove in sun gear 89519 Plastic spur gear 46T 25236 8x16mm bearing 89496 Diff outdrive 16mm 89121 Diff O Ring 6 5 8 8 b l a c k g r e a s e ...

Page 11: ...ud 17 8mm 89526 50mm steel turnbuckle x2 x2 Build right and left sides 11 Align pin with groove in sun gear 89120 Sun gear 6588 black grease 89120 Diff outdrive pin 89120 Diff washer 89121 Diff O Ring 89208 3x14mm fhcs x4 x2 Tighten screws evenly and firmly Fill with diff fluid to top of gears Diff fluid 5 000cst 5453 89143 Diff gasket 0 8mm ...

Page 12: ...right and left sides 7 7mm 89358 Lower shock tool x2 89066 Shock O rings 89352 Spacer 89358 Lower Use the lower shock tool to load the two o rings and spacer for easy lubing and installation into the shock body Shock fluid 89580 16x29mm Aluminum shock body front 89582 16x38mm Aluminum shock body rear 89078 balljoint x2 89078 Straight eyelet 89268 42mm steel turnbuckle x2 20 5mm ...

Page 13: ...ess rebound unthread the cap 1 2 turns and compress the shaft to the desired position and re tighten the cap with the shaft compressed Start with no rebound A B C 89065 Shock rod end Short boots for front shocks Long boots for rear shocks 89556 RC8 2 shock boot front shown 89065 Shock rod end ball Fill to top with shock fluid Front 35wt Rear 35wt Shock fluid Shock fluid x2 89278 2 5mm piston washe...

Page 14: ...pin bushing 89314 RC8 FT chassis 89001 Side guards left right 25201 3x8mm fhcs x6 x2 Note cut fuel tubing brace off of the left side guard 89001 Side guards left right 25201 3x8mm fhcs x6 x6 x2 x2 Side guards 89294 Front spring bronze 4 7lbs short spring 89349 Rear spring bronze 4 0lbs long spring 89354 16mm shock spring cup x2 x2 Build two front and two rear shocks 89396 Shock pre load clips 8939...

Page 15: ...ck 25204 3x16mm fhcs 31404 6x10mm bearing 31404 6x10mm bearing 89015 Steering bellcrank 89272 Steering rack 25215 M3 locknut 25215 M3 locknut 89218 Washer 3x8mm 89117 Diff shim 89014 Steering rack post 89161 5x8mm bearing 89016 Servo saver spring 89016 Servo saver retainer x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x4 x2 x2 x2 gap setting 2mm Smooth edge towards drivers side 89013 Steering posts x2 15 ...

Page 16: ...224 3x16mm shcs 89201 2 5x3mm bhcs 89278 2 5mm washer 89221 5x4mm setscrew x2 x2 x2 Key setscrew onto flat side of shaft Tighten with no endplay 1596 thread lock 89218 3x8mm washer 89036 Arm mount B x2 25215 M3 locknut 89226 3x26mm shcs 89571 SC8 2e center drive line input cup x2 x2 89017 Inner gearbox 89114 Diff pinion gear 25236 8x16mm bearing 25215 M3 locknut ...

Page 17: ...teel shock standoffs 89202 3x12mm bhcs 25190 3x14mm shcs 89040 Inner hinge pin 89218 3x8mm washer 89039 Hinge pin bushing 2 dot up 89586 RC8 2e RTR shock tower front 89227 3x28mm shcs x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 1596 thread lock 1596 thread lock 89076 Camber rod ends 89269 38mm steel turnbuckle 89549 Front upper arm Build right and left sides Smooth edge towards drivers side 7 5mm 89579 SC8 2e body mount...

Page 18: ...Build right and left sides 89162 15x21x4mm bearing 89028 Steering block left right 25236 8x16x5mm bearing Note One drop only Spread evenly inside the threads 1596 thread lock 89221 5x4mm setscrew 89330 Wheel hex collar 1 5 9 6 t h r e a d l o c k 89558 Caster blocks left right 1596 thread lock 1596 thread lock 89330 Wheel hex aluminum 89096 Wheel hex pins Slide the wheel hex collar over the wheel ...

Page 19: ...ssembly cont Assembly cont Assembly cont Do not tighten until bushing is keyed into steering block red Build right 89220 4x12mm setscrew 89550 RC8 2 front arms left right 89032 16 deg caster angle bushing blue 89032 16 deg caster angle bushing red 31520 2 5x6mm bhcs 89041 Outer hinge pin 89207 4x12mm bhcs 89029 Steering block bushing short 89029 Steering block bushing long 89206 4x10mm bhcs 89040 ...

Page 20: ...ng 2 dot down hinge pin bushing 2 dot down bushing 2 dot down bushing 89039 Hinge pin bushings two dot down 89279 3x45mm shcs 89454 3x12mm shcs 89601 DB8 Front Bumper 89035 Arm mount A x2 x2 x2 89017 Swaybar mount 31531 3x6mm bhcs x2 89218 3x8mm washer x2 89226 3x26mm shcs 25215 M3 locknut 89601 DB8 Bumper Brace 89224 3x16mm shcs x2 ...

Page 21: ...21 Front Suspension Assembly cont 89217 4x14mm fhcs 25204 3x16mm fhcs 89214 4x12mm fhcs x2 x4 25215 M3 locknut ...

Page 22: ...ey setscrew onto flat side of shaft Tighten with no endplay 1 5 9 6 t h r e a d l o c k 89451 Chassis brace rear 89211 3x26mm fhcs 89227 3x28mm shcs 89218 3x8mm washer 89218 3x8mm washer 25215 M3 locknut 25215 M3 locknut 89579 SC8 2e body mounts rear 89587 RC8 2e RTR shock tower rear x2 x2 x2 x2 89218 3x8mm washer x2 2 dot down hinge pin bushing 1596 thread lock 89571 SC8 2e center drive line inpu...

Page 23: ...ox Build right and left sides 89472 Front bulkhead spacer Build right 89162 15x21mm bearing 89033 hub carrier left right 25236 8x16mm bearing 89107 Bearing shield 89572 SC8 2e dogbone axle Slide the wheel hex collar over the wheel hex past the hex pin holes over the wheel hex past the hex pin holes 89221 5x4mm setscrew 89330 Wheel hex aluminum 89096 Wheel hex pins 1 5 9 6 t h r e a d l o c k 89330...

Page 24: ...in 89551 RC8 2 rear arm 89220 4x12mm setscrew Wheel hex x2 x2 89575 SC8 2e dogbone 83mm x2 89038 Arm mount D 89226 3x26mm shcs 89201 2 5x3mm bhcs 89454 3x12mm shcs 89226 3x16mm shcs 89278 2 5mm washer 89602 DB8 Rear Bumper Brace 89602 DB8 Rear Bumper 89040 Inner hinge pins x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 31531 3x6mm bhcs 89017 Swaybar mount x2 89474 3x22mm shcs 25215 M3 locknut Slide the wheel hex collar back over...

Page 25: ...31532 3x8mm bhcs 25223 4x3mm setscrew x2 x2 x2 89019 Center bulkhead bottom 89019 Center bulkhead top 1596 threadlock 1596 threadlock x2 89205 3x26mm bhcs 89501 Motor mount Motor 89254 Center diff top plate 89515 1 8 pinion 15T 25215 M3 locknut 89217 4x14mm fhcs 89214 4x12mm fhcs 89209 3x18mm fhcs x2 x2 ...

Page 26: ...embly cont 89576 SC8 2e RTR dogbone 108mm front 89510 Motor pad 89577 SC8 2e RTR dogbone 136mm rear Center Bulkhead Assembly cont Install CVA bones into center diff outdrives x4 89217 4x14mm fhcs 89502 RC8e center diff riser ...

Page 27: ...r installation adjust droop screw to get a front shock length of 103mm measured center to center on the shock cap eyelet Install two rear shocks Note the direction of the shock cap when installing onto shock standoffs 25612 M3 locknut with flange 89083 Shock bushing 91069 Shock mount pin steel 89454 3x12mm shcs 25612 M3 locknut with flange 89083 Shock bushing ...

Page 28: ...her 89506 Hook and loop battery straps 89505 RC8e battery tray x3 x4 x4 Servo mounts vary per servo manufacturer Space your servos low to the chassis without touching the bottom Note Attatch speed control with servo tape 6727 Note hook and loop straps are removed for view clarity Note route the speed control receiver wire through this opening Note route the speed control receiver wire through this...

Page 29: ... DB8 DB8 25215 M3 locknut 89216 M4 locknut Front x2 x2 89509 Battery tray post Note hook and loop straps are removed for view clarity Note there are two different positions for the locknuts depending on what vehicle you have 89222 2 5x8mm shcs Front x4 Note hook and loop straps are removed for view clarity Note the cutout on the battery tray bridge is facing the battery tray DB8 DB8 89509 Battery ...

Page 30: ...ontrol receiver wire through the radio box hole Note route the servo wire to the receiver through this opening Note plug in your speed control and servo to your receiver Note route your receiver s antenna wire through the slot in the radio tray and through your antenna tube 21173 Small body clip 89504 Radio tray top 89219 3x5mm setscrew 6338 Antenna tube and cap x2 ...

Page 31: ...ray Assembly cont Enlarge holes in servo horn A Airtronics F Futaba XP H Hitec J JR Printed here 2308 3x18mm bhcs 89007 Steering servo horn 25215 M3 locknut 1596 thread lock 25201 3x8mm fhcs 89007 Servo horn ring 89007 Servo cone washer ...

Page 32: ...32 Radio Tray Assembly cont 25203 3x12mm fhcs x3 25203 3x12mm fhcs x3 x3 89213 4x6mm fhcs 89211 3x26mm fhcs x2 x2 89214 4x12mm fhcs x2 89205 3x26mm bhcs 25215 M3 locknut ...

Page 33: ...Note battery not included Note battery not included 89600 DB8 cage front grill 89600 DB8 cage hood 89600 DB8 cage windshield 89600 DB8 cage bed 89600 DB8 cage rear grill 89600 DB8 cage roof 25187 3x14mm bhcs 89202 3x12mm bhcs 25187 3x14mm bhcs x2 x2 ...

Page 34: ...34 Roll Cage Assembly cont Roll Cage Assembly cont 89600 DB8 cage left side 25187 3x14mm bhcs 25187 3x14mm bhcs x4 x4 ...

Page 35: ...35 Roll Cage Assembly cont Roll Cage Assembly cont 89600 DB8 cage right side 25187 3x14mm bhcs x4 25187 3x14mm bhcs x12 ...

Page 36: ...36 Roll Cage Assembly cont Roll Cage Assembly cont 89605 DB8 side panel 89609 Helmets 89608 Driver Figure 31532 3x8mm bhcs 31531 3x6mm bhcs x2 x2 x12 31531 3x6mm bhcs x2 ...

Page 37: ...ll Cage Assembly cont Roll Cage Assembly cont 89605 DB8 fender panels 89605 DB8 hood panel 89605 DB8 roof panel 31531 3x6mm bhcs 31531 3x6mm bhcs 31531 3x6mm bhcs x16 x4 x5 89202 3x12mm bhcs 25215 M3 locknut ...

Page 38: ...shop Make sure to clean the mounting surface of the tire with alcohol for best adhesion 1597 CA tire glue Build four wheels tires Tires Tires When gluing tires to wheels use a fast curing Tire glue CA AE Pt 1597 This is available at your local hobby shop Make sure to clean the mounting surface of the tire with alcohol for best adhesion Build four wheels tires 89578 SC8 2e Method race wheel 89603 F...

Page 39: ...39 Wheels Tires and Body Install cont Wheels Tires and Body Install 2208 Large hood pins x4 ...

Page 40: ...e standard setup for most cases Some racers will try thicker fluid 7 000 10 000cst when greater acceleration is needed This is typically done on very smooth tracks since thicker fluid can reduce handling in bumpy conditions Front Differential Use the standard setup for most cases Try 7 000cst to 10 000cst to get less low speed steering and better acceleration out of turns Kickup Bushing Generally ...

Page 41: ... steering and will be used most often Moving the hubs FWD will give more rear traction for low grip tracks You can use the hubs BACK on high grip tracks for more on power steering Also you can replace the included shims to get intermediate settings Rear Camber A good starting camber setting is 2 degrees Use the included 1719 camber gauge to set your camber Adding a small amount of positive camber ...

Page 42: ...as should the rear shocks The normal droop setting is between 0 5mm from the FULL DROOP measurement Front Droop Increasing front droop loosen droop screws will increase off throttle steering It also allows the front end to lift more giving more rear grip and less front grip on power Remember to never loosen the screws beyond the FULL DROOP setting Decreasing front droop tighten droop screws yields...

Page 43: ... Spring 4 30 Silver FT RC8 2 Front Spring 4 65 Blue FT RC8 2 Rear Spring Kit FT RC8 2 Rear Spring 3 25 Green FT RC8 2 Rear Spring 3 55 Silver FT RC8 2 Rear Spring 3 75 Blue 8x16x5 Bearings Diff Ring Gear Includes Diff Gasket Diff Housing Diff Gasket Diff Shims Diff Sun Planet Gears Includes Washers and Pins Set Diff 0 Rings Big and Small Set 3x14mm FHCS Diff Outdrive 16mm 8x16x5 Bearings Spur Gear...

Page 44: ...Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 60 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 70 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 47 5 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 3x16mm FHCS M3 Locknut 6x10mm Bearing Steering Posts Steering Rack Post Servo Saver Set Servo Saver Bolt Nut Spring Set Steering Ballstuds Diff Shims Steering Bearing Set 4x12mm FHCS 3x8mm Washer RTR Steering Rack Lubes Adhesives Decals Misc 1105 1596 1597 5450 5451 5452 5453 ...

Page 45: ...16x5 Bearing 2 5x6mm BHCS Steering Blocks Steering Block Bushings Set Caster Hub Spacers Set Caster Angle Bushings Set RC8 Inner Hinge Pins Set RC8 Outer Hinge Pins Set Steering Rod Ends RC8 Steering Ballstuds RC8 Camber Rod Ends Set RC8 Wheel Hex Pins RC8 Front Rear CVA Bone RC8 CVA Rebuild FR RR Set 15x21x4 Bearing 4x10mm BHCS 4x12mm BHCS 4x12mm Setscrew 5x4mm Setscrew 3x24mm SHCS Steel Turnbuck...

Page 46: ...Washer 3x45mm SHCS RC8B Front Bulkhead Spacer SC8 2e Center Drive Line Input Cup SC8 2e RTR Dogbone 136mm M3 Locknut 8x16x5 Bearings 2 5x6mm BHCS RC8 Caster Hub Spacers Set RC8 Hub Carriers RC8 Outer Hinge Pins Set RC8 Camber Rod Ends Set RC8 Wheel Hex Pins RC8 Rear CVA Shield Boot Set 15x21x4 Bearing 4x12mm Setscrew 5x4mm SHCS 38mm Steel Turnbuckle Wheel Hex Adapters Alum Nyloc Wheel Hex Nuts Bla...

Page 47: ...9088 89089 89091 89511 6 20 1 1 1 1 4 1 3x10mm Setscrew 3x3mm Setscrew FT Antiroll Bar Set FT Antiroll Bar Black 2 2mm FT Antiroll Bar Silver 2 5mm FT Antiroll Bar Gold 2 8mm Kit FT Antiroll Bar Socket Joint RC8 2e RTR Swaybar Link Set 89087 89088 89089 89091 89511 89511 4671 89511 25225 OPTIONAL Anti Swaybars 89601 89601 89224 89224 89602 89602 89454 89454 89218 89218 ...

Page 48: ...ings 1 2 3dot Set 3x12mm BHCS 3x8mm Washer 3x28mm SHCS RC8B Steel Shock Stand offs SC8 2e RTR Body Mounts Front Rear RC8 2e RTR Front Shock Tower 3x20mm SHCS M3 Locknut 3x12mm BHCS 3x8mm Washer 3x28mm SHCS 3x12mm SHCS RC8 Steel Shock Standoffs SC8 2e RTR Body Mounts Front Rear RC8 2e RTR Rear Shock Tower 4x3mm Setscrew for use with pinions 3x8mm BHCS RC8 Center Bulkhead Set 3x26mm BHCS 4x14mm FHCS...

Page 49: ...FHCS 4x6mm FHCS 4x12mm FHCS M4 Locknut 3x8mm Washer 3x5mm Setscrew 2 5x8mm SHCS Steel Turnbuckle 42mm RC8e Radio Tray RC8e Battery Tray Hook and Loop Battery Straps Set Battery Tray Pads Set Battery Tray Accessories Set 89506 25215 25215 89078 89205 89078 89268 89007 89007 89007 25201 89078 2308 89078 Chassis 25201 89001 89314 89510 20 Pr 1 1 3x8mm FHCS Side Guards Right and Left RC8T Chassis Moto...

Page 50: ...8 Cage 20 6 1 Wheels Tires 89578 89603 89604 2 2 2 SC8 2e DB8 Method Race Wheel Black Nomad DB8 General Tire Pair Nomad DB8 Wheel and Tire Mounted Pair 89578 89603 89603 89600 89600 89600 89600 89600 25187 89202 25187 25187 25187 25187 25187 25187 25187 25187 89600 89600 ...

Page 51: ... NOMAD DB8 Body clear NOMAD DB8 Body green NOMAD DB8 Body tan NOMAD DB8 Driver Cockpit clear NOMAD DB8 Helmet Body Decals 1 2 89609 89609 89608 89605 89605 89605 89605 31531 31531 31531 31531 31532 31531 31531 31531 31531 31531 31531 31531 31531 31531 31531 31531 31531 31531 31531 31531 31531 31531 31531 89605 ...

Page 52: ...Rack Black Aluminum Top Plate FT RC8 Skid Plate RC8 Rear Stub Axle Aluminum RC8 Front Stub Axle Aluminum RC8 Gearbox Input Cup Aluminum FT 16x29mm Front Shock Bodies Hard Coated Threaded requires 89555 shock shafts RC8T Front Chassis Brace Set RC8T Rear Chassis Brace Set 16mm Shock Collar threaded 16mm Big Bore Shock Tools FT RC8T Aluminum Chassis Brace Front FT RC8T Aluminum Chassis Brace Rear RC...

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