:: Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Team Associated product. This assembly manual contains instructions and tips for building and maintaining your new RC12R6 Kit. 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.
:: Hardware - 1:1 Scale View Button Head (bhcs) Flat Head (fhcs) Socket Head (shcs) 2x4mm (31510) FT 2x4mm Aluminum (8545) 2x6mm (4674) FT 2x6mm Aluminum (8547) 2.5x6mm (31520) 2.5x6mm (4675) FT 2.5x6mm Aluminum (8549) 3x6mm (31531) FT 3x6mm Aluminum (8550) FT 3x6mm Titanium (91580) 3x8mm (31532) FT 3x8mm Aluminum (8552) FT 3x8mm Titanium (91581) 3x10mm (25211) FT 3x10mm Aluminum (8554) FT 3x10mm Titanium (91582) Ballstuds Black 3.25mm Short (31390) FT TiN 3.25mm Short (31374) Silver 3.
:: Table of Contents 1................... Cover 2................... Introduction 3................... 1:1 Hardware “Fold Out” 4................... Table of Contents 5 - 6..............Shock, Damper Tubes & Turnbuckles Build (Bag 1.1, 1.2) 6 - 7..............Rear Pod Build (Bag 2.1, 2.2) 9 - 10...........Rear Axle Build (Bag 4.1, 4.2) 10 - 13.......Chassis & Electronics Build (Bag 5.1, 5.2) 14 - 19........Catalog 20.................Kit Setup Sheet 21.................
4/17 :: Shock, Damper Tubes, & Turnbuckles Build - Bag 1.1, 1.2 - Step 1 4768 12R6 Piston, 1 hole 4767 12R6 Shock Body (Fox Kashima Coat) 4774 12R6 Shock Cap, Top 4768 x2 E-Clip 4773 Shock Bladder Sh o # ck (3 54 flu 0w 22 id t) 21332 O-Ring 4768 12R6 Shock Shaft 4774 12R6 Shock Cap Retainer 4637 FT Pivot Ball 4773 Shock Shaft Bushing 4767 Shock Collar O-Ring 4774 12R6 Shock Cap, Bottom 4767 12R6 Shock Collar :: Shock, Damper Tubes, & Turnbuckles Build - Bag 1.1, 1.
:: Shock, Damper Tubes, & Turnbuckles Build - Bag 1.1, 1.2 - Step 4 Steering Turnbuckle Racers Tip: 4404 Turnbuckle 3x45mm 31305 x2 Turnbuckle Eyelet Use black grease (#6588) on the threads of the turnbuckles for easier ball cup installation! 30.20mm ! Orient the line to the left throughout the car. It indicates which end has the left hand threads! Build x2 (right and left side) :: Rear Pod Build - Bag 2.1, 2.
:: Rear Pod Build - Bag 2.1, 2.2 - Step 3 ! 7186 x2 2x6mm SHCS 4728 Rear Pod Link Use #7186 SHCS to adjust for free ball movement. 4637 x2 FT Pivot Ball 31541 x2 3x6mm FHCS Build x2 ! Build right and left sides :: Rear Pod Build - Bag 2.1, 2.2 - Step 4 31383 Aluminum Ballstud Washer, 5.
:: Front Suspension Build - Bag 3.1 - Step 1 Dynamic Strut: 4749 RC12R6 Upper Arm Mount 4741 RC12R6 Front Bulkhead - 0° - 2.5° 25211 x2 3x10mm BHCS 4749 RC12R6 Upper Arm Mount Inserts (3 Dot) - 5° - 7.5° ! - 10° (KIT) Build right and left sides :: Front Suspension Build - Bag 3.1 - Step 2 31283 Ballstud 5mm, Long 4755 Suspension Arm Pivot Ball, Upper 3.
:: Front Suspension Build - Bag 3.1 - Step 4 6299 E-Clip 4752 12R6 Hinge Pin Caster Adjustment: - 2° (0.55mm) 8425 x2 Kingpin Shims - 4° (1.10mm) 4753 Caster Clips (2° & 4°) ! Build right and left sides ! Use #4753 Caster Shims to fine tune caster by 1° Increments 2° 4° 6° 4753 x2 Caster Shim 25225 x2 3x3mm Set Screw 8° (KIT) :: Front Suspension Build - Bag 3.
:: Rear Axle Build - Bag 4.1, 4.2 - Step 2 8682 x3 FT Bearing .250x.375x.125” 89222 2.5x8mm SHCS ! 4615 Spur Gear, 96T, 64P 4735 Rear Axle 4739 12R6 Rear Hub, Left #6636 ease Silicone gr 8504 x2 D-Drive Rings 4738 12R6 Wheel Hub, Right 6619 x12 FT Carbide Diff Balls, 1/8” ! Do Not over tighten #89222 SHCS! :: Rear Axle Build - Bag 4.1, 4.2 - Step 3 Thrust Bearing Setup: ! Note orientation! Tighten #89216 M4 Locknut so the spur gear just slips at start. Inside Washer 4.
:: Chassis & Electronics Build - Bag 5.1, 5.2 - Step 2 31550 x2 FT Aluminum M3 Locknut, Blue 31283 x2 Ballstud Long, 5mm (Silver) ! 3760 Servo Saver, Airtronics Servo screw not included! KO, Jr, Sanwa, Airtronics : 23T #3760 Hi Tec: 24T Reedy, XP, Futaba: 25T #3761 :: Chassis & Electronics Build - Bag 5.1, 5.
:: Chassis & Electronics Build - Bag 5.1, 5.2 - Step 5 Shock Length Setup: Kit Setup: Shock Shaft Extension - Yes /Shock Shaft Spacer - No Shock Shaft Extension - Yes /Shock Shaft Spacer - Yes Shock Shaft Extension - No /Shock Shaft Spacer - No Shock Shaft Extension - No /Shock Shaft Spacer - Yes :: Chassis & Electronics Build - Bag 5.1, 5.2 - Step 6 31550 x3 FT Aluminum M3 Locknut, Blue 4725 12R6 Bumper Brace 25201 x3 3x8mm FHCS :: Chassis & Electronics Build - Bag 5.1, 5.
:: Chassis & Electronics Build - Bag 5.1, 5.2 - Step 8 ! Motor and pinion/ set screw not included! 31382 x2 Aluminum Ballstud Washer, 5.5x1mm 25211 x2 3x10mm BHCS Set The Gear Mesh: You should be able to slightly rock the spur gear teeth back and forth, without making the teeth of the pinion move. If the spur gear mesh is tight, then loosen the #25211 screws and move the motor away, then try again. A gear mesh that is too tight or too loose will reduce power and damage the gear teeth.
:: Shock 4637 4767 4768 4773 4774 4779 4780 21332 25225 :: Damper Tubes FT Pivot Balls RC12R6 Shock Body, FT FOX(R) Shock Body w/Genuine Kashima Coat RC12R6 Shock Shaft Set RC12R6 Shock Rebuild Kit RC12R6 Shock Cap Set RC12R6 Shock Rod End RC12R6 Shock Kit FT Shock O-Rings 3x3mm Set Screw 8 1 1 1 1 1 ea.
:: Chassis FT Body Clips, Metallic Blue, Short Pivoting Body Mounts Front and Rear Body Mounts FT Pivot Balls 3x8mm Set Screws 2.5x6mm FHCS Side Spring Retainers RC12R6 Chassis, Aluminum RC12R6 Chassis Brace Set RC12R6 Bumper Brace Pivot Brace Rear Pod Link RC12R6 Bumper Set 2x6mm SHCS Battery Retainer 3x8mm FHCS 5mm Ballstuds, Long Aluminum Ballstud Washer, 5.5x0.5mm Aluminum Ballstud Washer, 5.5x1.0mm Aluminum Ballstud Washer, 5.5x2.0mm Aluminum Bulkhead Shims, 0.5mm Aluminum Bulkhead Shims, 1.
:: Front Suspension 4723 4740 4741 4745 4749 4750 4752 4753 4754 4755 4758 4759 4760 6299 8425 8685 8811 25211 25225 31283 31384 31385 31386 31531 31540 31550 2 RC12R6 Lower Suspension Arms 4 RC12R6 Suspension Arm Standoff 2 RC12R6 Front Bulkhead 4 ea. RC12R6 Track Width Bushings 2 ea. RC12R6 Upper Arm Mounts & Inserts 2 RC12R6 Upper Suspension Arms 2 RC12R6 Hinge Pins 1 RC12R6 Arm Eyelet and Caster Clips Set 8 Suspension Arm Pivot Ball Bushing 1 Suspension Arm Pivot Ball Set 2 RC12R6 Kingpin, 3x27.
:: Rear Axle 4615 4616 4462 4732 4735 4736 4737 4738 4739 6619 8504 8682 8683 89216 89222 Spur Gear 96T, 64P- Kit 1 Spur Gear 88T, 64P 1 Spur Gear 100T, 64P 1 RC12R6 Rear Hub Screw 10 Rear Axle 1 Diff Thrust Cone 1 Bellville Washer 4 RC12R6 Wheel Hub, Right 1 RC12R6 Wheel Hub, Left 1 FT Carbide Diff Balls, 1/8 in 8 D-Drive Rings, for Axle 2 FT Ball Bearing, .250x.375x.125 in 3 FT Thrust Bearing, 4x10mm 1 M4 Locknut, Black 10 2.
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KIT SETUP Driver: Date: Track: Event: Qualify: TQ: Main: Finish: Best Lap Time: Track Info: Size: Small Large Medium X-Large Surface: Carpet Indoor Asphalt Outdoor Traction: Low High Medium Wet Condition: Bumpy Smooth Temperature: Ambient Vehicle Info: Shock Position: Droop: 1.0mm Track Caster: 0mm 0.55mm 1.10mm 1.65mm Body: Weight: Notes: Shock: Piston: 1 x 1.0 Fluid: 30 Wt Spring: 0 Pre Load: 3.2mm 80.
Driver: Date: Track: Event: Qualify: TQ: Main: Finish: Best Lap Time: Track Info: Size: Small Large Medium X-Large Surface: Carpet Indoor Asphalt Outdoor Traction: Low High Medium Wet Condition: Bumpy Smooth Temperature: Ambient Vehicle Info: Shock Position: Droop: Track Caster: 0mm 0.55mm 1.10mm 1.
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