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ABOUT THE RC10T2
Congratulations on your new RC10T2 model truck
kit purchase. We would like to tell you a little bit about your
new truck and its history. Team Associated developed the
first version of the RC10T in 1990. This was the first
production truck to be designed from the ground up to be a
truck. Before the RC10T, trucks were merely modified
buggies with truck parts added. Since the original version,
there were two additional models of the RC10T, the #7011
Sport Truck kit and the #7035 Team Truck kit, our race truck
version.
With the RC10T2 we have moved trucks to the next
level of performance. Associated has known for years about
the advantages of an aluminum chassis. Starting from the
ground up we developed a completely new one. This new
computer-designed aircraft aluminum alloy hard anodized
chassis provided us with improved front-to-rear rigidity, chas-
sis side clearance, and reduced weight, but still providing you
with a low center of gravity. The hard anodized finish im-
proves its durability. We designed along with it our new
integral rear end assembly. This consists of the rear bulk-
head, shock strut, transmission case, motor plate and guard.
When all of this is assembled you have one of the most rigid
production main chassis structures available on any R/C
truck today. This overall improved stiffness is one of the more
obvious refinements.
Part of the improved rear structure includes the new
2.60:1 low profile Assoc. transmission. It features a larger
diff for increased torque capacity and reduced maintenance.
It will also allow you to run even higher rpm modified motors
without the normal gearing problems. This will give you the
improved quickness and top speed you need to dominate
your competition. But the design changes do not end here.
The new transmission also has a new two piece motor plate
and motor guard assembly. At the same time you will find a
new lighter rear bulkhead and rear shock strut which inter-
lock with the transmission case.
You will find our latest suspension and steering
geometry changes give you a more aggressive yet easier
handling truck with improved traction and rough track perfor-
mance. The ease with which your new truck handles benefits
both the new and experienced driver. You will find an
improved battery mounting system designed for both six or
seven cell battery packs. It can handle matched packs or
stick packs and is designed to let you use either plugs or hard
wire solder connections.
In the #7012 sport version you will find bronze
bushings throughout, gold anodized shocks, three piece
wheels with multi surface tires, dog bones and stub axles,
mechanical speed control (with forward and brakes only) and
a kit DS Spec motor. In the original #7036 ball bearing version
you will find a new, Associated-designed, universal dogbone
axle which is stronger and lighter and made to closer toler-
ances. To put the power to the ground this version also
includes some of the same tires we race with. The Proline
XTR compound “Edge” front tires and "Mini Pin" rear tires
(with front and rear foam inserts) for improved steering and
traction. You still get our race proven hard anodized PTFE
coated shocks and PTFE shock pistons, Associated Torque
Control transmission clutch, and one piece racing wheels.
To cover all of these new race enhancements both kits have
a new racing truck body with a low center of gravity design.
How does this truck perform? The pre-production
prototype TQ’ed both stock and modified classes and won
the Stock National title at the 1994 ROAR Truck Nationals in
Garden Grove, Calif. It then TQ'd and won the first NORRCA
Electric Truck World Cup. It also TQ'd at the 1995 Winter
Championships in Tampa, Florida.
All of the above changes mean your new RC10T2
truck kit is the finest race truck available. After you have
driven your truck you will find out why Associated has won
more World Championship and National titles than any other
manufacturer. If you refer back to pages two and three of this
manual you will see pictured the major features of the ball
bearing truck kit. The back cover shows the bushing kit
features.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Many people will feel the photos are detailed enough
to think they will not need to read the instructions. This is not
true. In addition to all of the photos there is important
information to assemble your truck found only in the text.
Even though you have the best truck kit available, if you want
the best COMPLETED TRUCK then you will want to put it
together correctly by following both text and photos.
This manual also covers two versions of the truck so
you will also find sections that are specific to one version
only. When possible we have combined the same steps for
both versions. This was done to eliminate confusion and to
show you how to correctly assemble the parts if you ever
decide to upgrade your sport version.
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Step 1
OPEN THE PARTS BAGS WHEN THE STEP
SPECIFIES, NOT BEFORE, otherwise you’ll get the parts
mixed up and then you will have trouble assembling your
truck. When you open each main bag for the first time, check
the contents against the separate parts list sheet (accompa-
nying the manual) for that bag. This sheet shows the
contents of each bag by part number and quantity. All parts
bags are referred to by number or name in the instructions.
The unlabeled bags inside the main parts bags share the
same bag number as the bag they came out of.
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Step 2
KEEP THE PARTS SEPARATE. While
building the truck you will sometimes be working with several
bags at the same time. Try not to confuse the parts from one
bag with the parts from another. Large paper plates (espe-
cially picnic plates with partitions) are ideal for both keeping
parts separate and spreading them out where you can find
them easier. Mark the plates with bag numbers and dump the
parts into them. When the parts are used up, relabel the plate
for the next bag.
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Step 3
CHECK FOR SUPPLEMENTARY SHEETS
