Associated Electrics RC10TC6.2, Assembly Manual

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:: Introduction
:: KIT Features
:: Key Features
:: Items Needed
:: Other Helpful Items
Associated Electrics, Inc.
26021 Commercentre Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
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Thank you for purchasing this Team Associated product. This assembly manual contains instructions and tips for building and maintaining your new RC10TC6.2.
Please take a moment to read through this manual to help familiarize yourself with these steps.
We are continually changing and improving our designs; therefore, actual parts may appear slightly different than in the illustrations. New parts will be noted on
supplementary sheets located in the appropriate parts bags. Check each bag for these sheets before you start to build.
Team Associated is proud to release the next step in its developmental line of 1:10th scale 4WD electric touring car kits, the RC10TC6.2-FT, further refining the
already successful TC6 platform.
The touring car racing class has been moving forward at an aggressive rate, and the Engineers behind the doors of Area-51 have been hard at work evolving
the TC6 platform to keep the pace. The RC10TC6.2-FT car kit comes equipped with a host of new features to allow for more precise suspension adjustment and
consistent handling for any track condition.
With over two year’s development on the TC6 chassis, the TC6.2-FT car kit ties together all the experience and Factory Team race tested parts. Focusing on precise
suspension adjustments with features such as the new independent arm mount system with interchangeable toe inserts and pivot ball joints. A new dual
bellcrank steering system has optimal Ackermann and steering rates, and is controlled by a servo on a floating mount for steering to match today’s aggressive
racing conditions. Updated bulkhead and top plate configurations allow for optimized flex through the entire length of chassis to give the best grip on any surface.
The RC10TC6.2-FT packs together the key features necessary to keep you at the top of the racing circuit. All without sacrificing low part count or affordability.
It’s plain to see that the RC10TC6.2-FT kit is… another “Champion by Design” from Team Associated!
• Updated arm mount system
o Pivot ball on inner hinge pin allows free pin movement at any toe
or kickup angle
o Insert system for precise adjustment of inner pin width and toe
o Independent arm mount design to allow maximum flex through
entire chassis length, resulting in better grip on all track conditions
• Dual bellcrank steering system
o Optimized Ackermann and steering rates
o Horizontal ballstuds for fine Ackermann adjustments
o 8 precision bearings for accurate swing motion
• Floating servo mount
o Servo mounts to chassis center to allow equal chassis flex in both
directions and a tweak free assembly
o Mount ties to steering bellcrank posts for stable servo positioning
o Slotted servo mount design allows fit for almost any standard servo
• Narrow chassis with optimized flex characteristics
o 2.25mm graphite laminate for optimized flex characteristics
o A narrow 88mm wide to minimize chassis dragging at maximum
chassis roll angles
o Chassis ballast mass mounting locations to fine tune mass balance
• Updated spur gear bulkheads
o Mounting pattern has been made independent of arm mount to
allow flex through entire length of chassis improving overall grip
o Narrowed mounting pattern to allow for more chassis flex and
consistent traction
o Symmetric design helps to minimize part count
• Updated motor mount & spur gear mount
o Floating spur gear design allows for more flex from rear of chassis
helping to gain traction in all conditions
o Motor mount attaches to center line of chassis with a floating post
connection to allow free chassis flex in both directions
• Updated vertical ball stud bearing caps
o Optimized position for inner ball stud
o Vertical ballstud orientation allows for fine adjustments of roll
center height
o 3 link position options give precise control of camber gain
• Spur gear lowered by 1.50mm to give more aggressive handling
characteristics
• Top plate lowered by 1.50mm to allow for more chassis flex and increased
traction in any condition
• Rear gear diff for maximum performance and minimal maintenance
o Lightweight design
o Durable composite construction
o Optimized for a wide “tuning window” to maximize useable
adjustability
o Hard anodized aluminum outdrives for low wear and long life
• Front spool with replaceable composite outdrives
o Outdrives allow the use of existing CVA bone blades to minimize
binding at the bearing surface
o Composite outdrives are replaceable at low cost in the event of a
CVA bone blade failure
• Cross-compatibility with all TC6.1 suspension components
• VCS3 Shock with hard anodized threaded shock bodies
o Bottom loading seal system for ease of build
o TiN coated shock shaft
o Piston attaches to shock shaft with screw for tight clamping and no
slop
o Threaded collar with fine pitch thread for ease of accurate ride
height adjustment
• Titanium turnbuckles with turnbuckle eyelets for easy access to ball stud for
adjustment
• 22 precision ball bearings
Your new FT TC6.2 comes unassembled and requires the following items for completion. (refer to catalog section for suggestions):
• 1:10th scale electric motor and electronic speed control • 1:10th scale 190mm lexan touring car body and Lexan specific paint for body
• 3.7V-7.4V LiPo, 6.6V LiFe, or 4.8V-7.2V NiMh/NiCd battery
• Battery charger (suited for, and particular to, one of the batteries mentioned)
• Strapping tape for battery
• 2 channel surface transmitter, 2 channel receiver, and steering servo • 1:10th scale rubber (or foam) touring car tires, rims and inserts
• Silicone Shock Fluid (Refer to catalog for complete listings) • Silicone Diff Fluid (Refer to catalog for complete listings) • Thread Lock (AE Part #1596)
• Body Scissors (AE Part # 1737) • Reamer / Hole Punch • FT Hex Wrenches (AE Part # 1541) • Hobby Knife
• Needle Nose Pliers • Wire Cutters • Soldering Iron • Calipers or a Precision Ruler