Team Associated RC8.2e - Manual (Page 2)

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:: Introduction
:: KIT Features :: RC8.2 Platform Features
:: 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 manual contains instructions and tips for building and maintaining your new
RC8.2e Factory Team, 1/8 scale racing buggy. Please take a moment to read through it an familiarize yourself with these steps as they will help
you to understand each component’s function and show you some tips for getting the most out of your RC8.2e Factory Team build experience.
• New Factory Team blue aluminum sliding motor mount allows for quick and
easy removal of motor and center diff
• Factory Team 3mm lengthened 7075 hard anodized chassis
• Newly designed suspension arms feature centerline shock mounts and
optimized anti-roll bar position
• Factory Team 16mm ‘Big Bore’ hard anodized threaded shocks with 4mm
titanium nitride coated shafts
• Factory Team 5mm 7075 aluminum low-CG shock towers with optimized
geometry
• Factory Team 7075 blue aluminum pivot plates
• Factory Team 7075 blue aluminum steering knuckles
• Factory Team 7075 aluminum axles and gearbox input cups
• Factory Team 7075 blue aluminum chassis top plate and lightweight steering
posts
• Factory Team lightweight diff outdrives and ring gears
• JConcepts Punisher Body and Factory Team 83mm wheels
• JConcepts Illuzion wing with NEW Factory Team low-CG wing mount
• 3.5mm light CVA drivetrain with protective boots on center and rear drives
• Factory Team shock and differential fluids included
• 4.30:1 ratio gearboxes
• 43T diff ring and 10T pinion for increased punch and durability over
conventional buggy ratio gearboxes
• Caster blocks adjust 14, 16, or 18 degrees with molded inserts
• 3.5mm light CVA drivetrain with protective boots on center and rear joints
• Rubber sealed bearings
• Front and rear hubs use large 15mm x 24mm rubber sealed bearings
(used on the inside)
• 14 other 8mm x 16mm bearings throughout the car
• Steel alloy turnbuckles
• Molded suspension pivot bushings for adjustable pivot height
• Blue Aluminum hexes and nylon locking wheel nuts
• Large speed control mounting area raised off of chassis to allow for easy
screw mounting of common speed controllers.
• Speed control mounting area includes convenient switch-mounting boss.
• Utilizes 3 hook-and-loop straps to secure LiPo batteries into battery tray.
• Molded battery tray supports 7.4-14.8V battery packs with room for foam
pads.
• Accepts 2S, 3S, 4S, LiPo battery packs:
#628 Reedy LiPo 5500 mAh 7.4V 60C (2),
#685 Reedy LiPo 5000 mAh 7.4V 40C w/connector (2),
#709 Reedy LiPo 5000 mAh 7.4V 35C w/connector (2).
• Sealed receiver box for electronics placement.
• Receiver, servo, and battery tray remove from vehicle in one piece for easy
maintenance and cleaning.
• Convenient wire routing keeps critical electronic wires out of drivetrain
components and simplifies disassembly.
Your RC8.2e FT kits comes with the latest components used by our factory race team to win races.
However the following components are necessary to complete the build:
• 2 channel radio/transmitter set with switch – FM/PCM/2.4GHz recommended
• Transmitter batteries (#302, 303 recommended)
• 1/8 Scale Specific Speed Control, Motor, and pinion (see motor manufacturer’s gearing recommendations for correct pinion size).
• Plug Extension (depending on ESC)
• High Torque Steering Servo (AE Part # 29167)
• 1/8th scale buggy tires • CA (Cyanoacrylic) glue (#1597 recommended)
• Polycarbonate specific spray paint or polycarbonate specific bottled paint and airbrush
• Needle nose pliers • Hobby knife • Reamer/hole punch • Ride Height Gauge (#1449 recommended)
• Silicone Shock Fluid / Differential Fluid (Refer to catalog for complete listings)
• Body Scissors (AE Part # 1737)
• Wire cutters • Soldering Iron • FT Threadlock (#1596)
• FT Hex Wrenches (AE Part # 1541, 1655) • Multi Tool (AE Part #7494) • FT Turnbuckle Wrench (#89240)
• FT Nut Drivers (AE Part #1561, 1663-1668) • Calipers or a Precision Ruler • Green Slime shock lube (AE Part # 1105)
:: Additional Items Needed