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:: Tuning Tips (cont.)

Rear Hub Spacing:

You have 3 options for rear hub spacing, FORWARD, MIDDLE, & BACK.  The kit setting is FORWARD, which provides 

the most rear traction and will be used most often.  For improved handling in bumps or rhythm sections, try moving the 

hubs to MIDDLE or BACK.  This can also make the car handle better in 180   turns.

Rear Anti-Roll Bar:

The #9780 B44 anti-roll bar kit (A.K.A. swaybar) allows you to add roll resistance to the rear end with minimal effect on 

handling over bumps and jumps.  The anit-roll bar is very helpful when trying to tune the suspension. The black bar is the 

softest (.047” wire) and the silver (.055” wire) is the standard.  It is popular to run a rear anti-roll bar in 4wd to help the 

car square up more out of turns.

Rear Arm Hole:

The inner hole in the arm tends to work the best over the bumps and jump sections. Changing to the outer hole in the 

rear arm will tend to make the rear end feel more “locked in” and less responsive.  Making this change to the outer hole 

requires you to remove the downtravel limiters from the rear shocks.

Setup Sheets:

Most often, the best way to get your car handling right is to go to our website www.rc10.com and click on the links 

to Setup Sheets, then RC10B44.2 setups.  Our team of professional drivers help develop these setups at National 

events.  Also, most drivers have a “base” setup that they use as a starting point for every event.  Try running some of our 

base setups OR look for track conditions and tires that are similar to your local track and mimic that setup.  Remember, 

each adjustment has a purpose, so copy everything from the setup sheet and then make adjustments based on the 

recommendations in this manual.

Battery Placement:

The B44.2 battery cradle allows for quick battery spacing adjustment to fine tune the front to back weight distribution 

as needed.  A simple rule of thumb to follow is, if your car pushes through the corner, shift the battery back & if it 

oversteers in the corner, move the battery forward.

Ackerman:

“Ackerman” refers to the relative angle difference between the front wheels as they are turned to steer the car. 

More ackerman  means that there is a greater difference in angle between the wheels, and the less ackerman you have 

the closer the wheels steer parallel to each other. The ackerman on the B44.2 can be adjusted by moving the steering 

rack ballstud forwards or back on the steering rack.

The steering ballstud in the back position on the rack (More Ackerman) will make the car more forgiving to drive, 

particularly in looser conditions.

The steering ballstud in the forward position on the rack (Less Ackerman) will make the car twitchier around center but 

will have more steering mid to corner exit.

Rear Ride Height:

The rear ride height setting you should use most often is 20 mm (the rear arms appear level when looking from the 

rear).  Check the ride height by lifting up the entire car about 8-12 inches off the bench and drop it. After the suspension 

“settles” into place, raise or lower the shock collars as necessary until there is 20 mm gap from the bottom of the 

chassis to the ground.  Note:  Check the ride height gap at the rear end of the carbon fiber chassis, not at the rear 

chassis plate which is raised for more ground clearance.  The chassis should look level from the side.

Steering Rack:

Front

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Summary of Contents for RC10 B44.2

Page 1: ...9 12 ...

Page 2: ...ing hexes aide in put ting down the power through the new 12mm hex wheels The blue aluminum rear hubs add durability and optional camber link adjustment options Lastly the B44 2 comes with the latest JConcepts 8mm Finnisher body and FT protective chassis sheet Features in the B44 2 Factory Team Chassis is lengthened 8mm and narrower by 3mm utilizing 2 5mm carbon fiber chassis for LiPo saddle packs...

Page 3: ...uild 9 Rear End Build 10 Slipper Build 11 Center Bulkhead Mounts 11 Front Top Deck Build 12 Rear Top Deck Build 13 Turnbuckles Build 13 Front CVA Build 13 14 Front Suspension Build 15 Rear CVA Build 15 16 Rear Suspension Build 16 Rear Anti Roll Bar Build 17 Battery Tray Build 18 19 Shock Build 19 20 Servo Build 20 Electronics Install 21 22 Body Wheel Tires Install 22 Servo Chart 23 24 Tuning Tips ...

Page 4: ... Trim any flashing material off of the 2330 Locking t nut ears 6575 Diff bolt cover Build two diffs 6 5 8 8 b l a c k g r e a s e 3911 Outdrive shim 3976 Outdrive bearing 3 8x5 8 6574 Diff thrust balls 5 64 6582 Diff spring 2330 Locking t nut 6573 Thrust washers 6573 Thrust bolt x9 x2 x6 x2 1 4 Diff thrust balls 5 64 x6 x6 x2 x2 6909 Bearing 3 16x5 16 3914 Bevel diff gear 9734 Outdrive long 9734 O...

Page 5: ...he pin retainer Trim flashing off back of gear Align the slot in the pinion gear with the pin 1597 ca glue 3977 3 16x3 8 bearing 3911 Drivetrain shim x2 x2 x6 6591 diff lube 6588 black grease 9733 Upper transmission case 6299 E clip 1 8 3919 Input shaft pin 3903 Drive pinion 7996 CVA pin retainer 7381 CVA pin 9761 CVA input shaft 7381 CVA coupler 9747 CVA bone center front 9733 Lower transmission ...

Page 6: ...ission case 6299 E clip 1 8 3919 Input shaft pin 3903 Drive pinion 7996 CVA pin retainer 7381 CVA pin 9761 CVA input shaft 7381 CVA coupler 9911 CVA bone center rear 9733 Lower transmission case Align the gap in the pin retainer to be opposite of the CVA pin 1597 ca glue Align the slot in the pinion gear with the pin with the pin Racer s Tip Try using only 1 drop of CA glue to secure the pin retai...

Page 7: ...ring v spacer 9743 Servo saver upper 6277 Ballstud 30 silver long x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 6292 4 40x3 8 fhcs 9900 B44 2 chassis 9743 Steering retainer column 9743 Steering retianer top 6292 4 40x3 8 fhcs 6917 4 40x3 8 bhcs 3874 Black carrier bushing 9744 5 40 locknut 9744 Servo saver spring 9743 Servo saver lower 6272 Dust cover foam 6276 Ballstud 20 silver short 9743 Steering rack x2 x2 x2 x2 9744 Steerin...

Page 8: ...Build Step 2 9715 Front arm 9717 Front hinge pin brace 9645 2 56x1 8 bhcs 6292 4 40x3 8 fhcs 6292 4 40x3 8 fhcs 6292 4 40x3 8 fhcs 9905 Center battery cradle 9716 Front inner hinge pin 4449 4 40x3 16 aluminum locknut 9713 Front bulkhead 9765 4 40x7 16 fhcs x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 1596 thread lock ...

Page 9: ...ear arm mount 9645 2 56x1 8 bhcs 6292 4 40x3 8 fhcs 9716 Rear inner hinge pin 4449 4 40x3 16 aluminum locknut 4449 4 40x3 16 aluminum locknut 6936 4 washer 6917 4 40x3 8 bhcs 6917 4 40x3 8 bhcs 9718 Front bumper 9764 Rear arm 9718 Rear bumper 9726 Rear chassis plate 9765 4 40x7 16 fhcs 7673 4 40x5 16 fhcs x2 x4 x2 x3 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 1596 thread lock ...

Page 10: ...2 slipper spring 9742 Slipper drive cup 9910 Slipper shaft 9736 Slipper spring retainer 9711 Center bearing insert 9910 Slipper drive cup spacer 7935 3 16x1 2 bearing 9603 Slipper pad 9651 81T 48P spur gear 91179 VTS slipper hub outer 91176 VTS slipper housing 91178 VTS slipper plate 7935 3 16x1 2 bearing x2 2mm Side view 2 flanges 9910 Slipper shaft 9736 Slipper spring retainer 6588 black grease ...

Page 11: ...k tower mount 9901 Top deck front 9719 Body mount 9709 Center bulkhead 9801 FT cam motor mount 4334 2 56x5 16 bhcs 6917 4 40x3 8 bhcs x2 x2 6937 4 40 blue aluminum locknut 6936 Washers aluminum 4 6292 4 40x3 8 fhcs 6291 4 40x1 4 fhcs 6277 Ballstud 30 silver long x2 x2 x3 x2 6288 4 40x1 4 bhcs Slipper assembly Install 1596 thread lock 6292 4 40x3 8 fhcs x5 1596 thread lock 6917 4 40x3 8 bhcs x2 ...

Page 12: ...8 shcs 6925 4 40x1 2 shcs 6917 4 40x3 8 bhcs 6924 4 40x3 8 shcs 2221 4 40x7 16 bhcs 9913 Center bulkhead brace 9904 Shock tower rear 9714 Shock tower mount 9729 Wing mount right left 4449 4 40x3 16 aluminum locknut x2 x2 x3 x2 x2 x4 x2 1596 thread lock 1596 thread lock 1596 thread lock 6277 Ballstud 30 silver long 6937 4 40 blue aluminum locknut 9902 Top deck rear 6936 Washers aluminum 4 x2 x2 x2 ...

Page 13: ... of the CVA pin Steering Build x2 Front Camber Build x2 Rear Camber Build x2 Build x2 1 drop 7996 CVA pin retainer 7381 CVA cross pin 7381 CVA coupler 1406 FT titanium turnbuckles 2 00 1406 FT titanium turnbuckles 2 00 1404 FT titanium turnbuckles 1 77 9748 CVA axle front 9747 CVA bone front 6 5 8 8 b l a c k g r e a s e 3977 3 16x3 8 bearing x4 9751 Crush tube x2 Left Side Left Side Right Side Ri...

Page 14: ... 16 aluminum locknut 9720 Caster block right left 3983 Ballstud 30 black short x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x4 x2 x4 Left Side Left Side Left Side Left Side Right Side Right Side Right Side Right Side 9645 2 15x1 8 bhcs Build x2 right and left side 9716 Hinge pin set Front camber link Front steering link Install x2 right and left side Orient the notch to the left throughout the car It indicates which end has th...

Page 15: ...d 30 black long x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 6932 4 40x5 16 shcs 7935 187x 196 bearing x4 x2 x2 1 drop CA glue not included Left Side Left Side Molded camber link tower A has standard holes and optional B tower has in between hole options A 6588 black grease Align the gap in the pin retainer to be opposite of the CVA pin Build x2 right and left side 1597 ca glue Build x2 7368 3 16 axle shims 7369 1 16 roll pins...

Page 16: ...cups Rear camber link 8828 Ball cup short 1mm Install x2 right and left side Install x2 right and left side Orient the notch to the left throughout the car It indicates which end has the left hand threads Install x2 right and left side 6951 4 40x1 8 setscrew x2 Optional black anti roll bar also included Install anti roll bar into 8830 anti roll bar pivots until the bar is flush with the end of the...

Page 17: ...17 Battery Tray and Side Body Mounts Build Step 1 6922 4 40x1 2 fhcs 9905 Battery cradle 9905 Battery spacer x4 x2 x2 Battery Tray and Side Body Mounts Build Step 2 Unlocked Locked ...

Page 18: ...r bubbles to come to surface 6 Fill shock body to top with silicone shock fluid 7 Place a drop of oil in the cap and on cap threads 8 Install cap without bleed screw and tighten completely 9 Slowly compress shaft all the way to bleed excess silicone shock fluid out the hole in the cap use rag around shock to catch excess fluid 10 Install M2x4mm button head screw until snug while shaft is fully com...

Page 19: ...0lb 6925 4 40x1 2 shcs 6925 4 40x1 2 shcs 6472 Shock mount nut x4 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 7336 Servo spacers 6917 4 40x3 8 bhcs Offset the servo horn by 5 10 degrees approximately one notch approximately one notch Servo not included Servo screw not included 91304 12mm threaded collar 91304 12mm threaded collar o ring x4 x4 Front 8mm Rear 5 5mm Use outside hole in front arm Use inside hole in rear arm...

Page 20: ...Mount Cam x2 6338 Antenna tube cap 20 5m x2 x2 x2 x2 9906 Battery straps 9906 Battery strap locks 9906 Ball joint 9906 4 40x5 8 set screw 9802 4 40x 100 setscrew See ESC manufacturer s instructions for wiring 6925 4 40x1 2 shcs 9802 Steel washer 9802 FT Motor mount clamp 6951 4 40x1 8 set screw x2 x2 7911 Servo link x2 6292 4 40x3 8 fhcs Set gear mesh Motor tabs should clear top deck Loosen mesh T...

Page 21: ...to dry before gluing the other side 9767 Buggy front wheel hex white 6953 8 32 LP steel locknut 9788 Chassis protective sheet x2 x2 x2 x2 6952 8 32 locknut steel 9695 Buggy rear wheel hex white 1597 ca glue 1597 ca glue Remove the front bumper when installing chassis protective tape Re install front bumper when done Trim along chassis edge Tires Inserts not included Tires Inserts not included ...

Page 22: ... colors first lighter colors last NOTE use ONLY paint that is recommended for use with polycarbonate plastics If you don t you can destroy the plastic body After painting cut the body along the trim lines Make sure to drill or use a body reamer to make the holes for the body mounts and antenna 0248 B44 2 Finnisher body by JConcepts x2 1736 FT body clips blue Steering Servo Chart Associated Not all...

Page 23: ... shortening the camber link or lowering the ballstud will give the rear end less roll and the car will tend to accelerate or square up better Lengthening the camber link or raising the ballstud will give the rear more roll and more cornering grip To raise the ballstud remove washers from in between the ballstud and upper deck You should normally use the kit setting and only adjust the ballstud hei...

Page 24: ...ment has a purpose so copy everything from the setup sheet and then make adjustments based on the recommendations in this manual Battery Placement The B44 2 battery cradle allows for quick battery spacing adjustment to fine tune the front to back weight distribution as needed A simple rule of thumb to follow is if your car pushes through the corner shift the battery back if it oversteers in the co...

Page 25: ... 12MM Front SPRING BLU 3 60 12MM Front SPRING YLW 3 75 Kit 12MM Front SPRING RED 3 90 12MM Front SPRING ORN 4 05 12MM Front SPRING PRL 4 20 12MM Rear SPRING BLK 1 90 12MM Rear SPRING GRN 2 00 12MM Rear SPRING WHT 2 10 Kit 12MM Rear SPRING GRY 2 20 12MM Rear SPRING BLU 2 30 12MM Rear SPRING YLW 2 40 12MM Front SPRING KIT 4WD Buggy 12MM Rear SPRING KIT 10 Weight Silicone Shock Oil 20 Weight Silicone...

Page 26: ...sing VTS Slipper Pads VTS Slipper Plate FT VTS Slipper Hub outer 16T 48P Pinion Gear 17T 48P Pinion Gear 18T 48P Pinion Gear 19T 48P Pinion Gear 20T 48P Pinion Gear 21T 48P Pinion Gear 22T 48P Pinion Gear 23T 48P Pinion Gear 24T 48P Pinion Gear 26T 48P Pinion Gear 27T 48P Pinion Gear 28T 48P Pinion Gear 29T 48P Pinion Gear 30T 48P Pinion Gear 31T 48P Pinion Gear 32T 48P Pinion Gear 33T 48P Pinion ...

Page 27: ...tic Nut 4 40 x 3 8 BHCS 4 40 x 3 4 BHCS 4 40 x 7 8 SHCS 4 40 x 7 16 SHCS B44 Body Mounts B44 Wing Mounts High Downforce Wing 6 5 B44 2 Front Shock Tower B44 2 Rear Shock Tower 6860 6860 9733 9733 6299 6299 3903 3903 3919 3919 3911 3911 3911 3977 3977 7996 7996 9761 9761 7381 7381 7381 7381 9747 9911 9733 6292 6292 9743 9743 9746 9746 9746 9744 9743 9743 9743 9744 9744 3874 9743 6917 6917 9630 9630...

Page 28: ...ew B44 Shock Tower Mounts B44 Body Mounts B44 2 Front Top Deck B44 2 Rear Top Deck Antenna Mount 4 40 x 7 16 BHCS 4 40 x 3 8 FHCS 4 40 x 1 2 SHCS B44 Center Bulkhead B44 FT Cam Motor Mount Set B44 FT Cam Motor Mount B44 FT Motor Mount Clamp B44 FT Motor Mount Cam B44 2 Center Bulkhead Brace M3 x 6mm BHCS 9719 6292 9714 4449 4449 6936 6936 6277 9709 6292 6292 6292 6292 9801 9803 31531 31531 9802 98...

Page 29: ...nge Pin Set B44 Rear CVA Bone B44 Rear Arm B44 FT Aluminum Hub 0 B44 FT Aluminum Hub Tower Set 12mm Aluminum Clamping Wheel Hex Buggy Rear Alum Ballstud Washer 1mm 2mm 9716 9716 9716 9716 9764 2221 2221 6272 6272 6272 7996 7996 3977 7935 9660 9890 7933 7368 7368 9630 9864 3983 9872 6932 31286 7369 7369 7381 7381 7381 7381 9754 9748 9747 6277 4449 4449 6953 9750 9751 3977 9647 9720 9722 3983 6952 9...

Page 30: ...2 56 x 1 8 BHCS B44 Front Bulkhead Front Hinge Pin Brace B44 Front Rear Bumper B44 Rear Chassis Plate 3 arm mount 4 40 x 7 16 FHCS Protective Sheet B4 B44 B44 2 Chassis B44 2 Battery Cradle B44 2 Battery Straps 6922 6922 6922 6922 9905 9905 9906 9906 9906 9906 9905 9905 9906 9906 9906 9906 9905 6292 6292 6292 9718 6917 6917 6292 9900 9788 6292 4449 9717 9713 9645 9645 9765 6292 9726 6292 6292 7673...

Page 31: ...otor 3900kV 540 SL Brushless Motor 4900kV 540 SL Brushless Motor 6100kV Sonic 540 21 5 Competition Brushless Motor Sonic 540 17 5 Competition Brushless Motor Sonic 540 17 5 Replacement Stator Sonic 540 13 5 Competition Brushless Motor Sonic 540 10 5 Competition Brushless Motor Sonic 540 9 5 Competition Brushless Motor Sonic 540 8 5 Competition Brushless Motor Sonic 540 7 5 Competition Brushless Mo...

Page 32: ...5 LRP42103 LRP42104 LRP42105 LRP42305 LRP42306 LRP43200 LRP45050 LRP45200 LRP65800 LRP65802 LRP65803 LRP65804 LRP81801 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Quadra Pro 2 Charger Pulsar Touch Competition Charger LiPo Balance Board XH LiPo Balance Board FP TP LiPo Balance Board PQ Pulsar Touch Temperature Sensor Pulsar Touch Sensor Wire Splitter LRP Competition 20A Power Supply LRP 2in1 LiPo Guard BEC LiPo ...

Page 33: ... XL Reedy 2009 Track Banner Team Associated Track Banner Use part number plus the desired size when ordering Tools 1111 1450 1541 1542 1543 1544 1545 1546 1547 1548 1551 1553 1554 1561 1562 1563 1564 1565 1566 1567 1589 1590 1592 1655 1656 1657 1658 1659 1660 1661 1662 1663 1664 1665 1666 1667 1668 1669 1670 1671 1672 1673 1674 1719 1737 3718 3719 3720 3987 6429 6956 7709 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1...

Page 34: ...34 Notes ...

Page 35: ...ualify Main Finish TQ Comments Tire Compound Insert Wheel Smooth Bumpy Blue Groove Traction High Medium Low Soft Dirt Grass Clay Wet Dusty Other Radio Throttle Brake e p a Throttle Brake expo Servo Steering Expo ESC ESC Settings Body Type Wing Type Wing Angle Spring Piston Shock Oil Limiter Bumpsteer Washer Camber Toe Ride Height Camber Toe Ride Height Anti Squat Notes Washers Washers Notes Alumin...

Page 36: ...er 7337 4 Washer 6936 Input Shaft Shim Black 3911 3 16 Axle Shim Silver 7368 Outdrive Shim 3911 Hardware 1 1 Scale View Cap Head shcs Top Hat Bushings Ball Bearings Notes Flat Head fhcs Shims and Washers Button Head bhcs Nuts lock plain Clips Diff Balls 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 motor mounting screws...

Page 37: ...y Placement Front Back Ballast Weight Chassis Weight Slipper 2 Pads 3 Pads 4 Pads Notes Front Rear Notes Tire Compound Insert Wheel Qualify Main Finish TQ Comments Tire Compound Insert Wheel Smooth Bumpy Blue Groove Traction High Medium Low Soft Dirt Grass Clay Wet Dusty Other Radio Throttle Brake e p a Throttle Brake expo Servo Steering Expo ESC ESC Settings Body Type Wing Type Wing Angle Spring ...

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