#80941 NOMAD-DB8 Desert Racing Buggy RTR
:: Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Team Associated product. This manual contains instructions and tips for starting, building, and maintaining your new vehicle. Please take a moment to read through it an familiarize yourself with the steps. We are continually changing and improving our designs; therefore, actual parts may appear slightly different than the illustrations. New parts will be noted on supplementary sheets located in the appropriate parts bags.
:: Hardware - 1:1 Scale View Flat Head (fhcs) Button Head (bhcs) Cap Head (shcs) 3x8mm (25201) 2.5x8mm (89222) 2.5x3mm (89201) 3x10mm (25202) 3x8mm (89223) 2.
:: Table of Contents 1....................Cover 18-21..........Front Suspension Assembly 2....................Introduction 22-23.........Rear Gearbox Assembly 3....................1:1 Hardware “Fold Out 23-25.........Rear Suspension Assembly 4....................Table of Contents 25-26.........Center Bulkhead Assembly 5-7................Quick Start Guide 27-28.........Shocks Install 8-9...............Front and Rear Diff Assembly 28-33.........Radio Tray Assembly 10-11..........
1/17 :: Quick Start Guide Battery Charging Steps and Safety: Remove the battery from the vehicle before charging. Place battery on a fire resistant surface. Avoid any contact with water or other liquids. Be sure to select the correct charging mode for the type of battery you are charging. ALWAYS use a compatible charger for charging your batteries. Caution: Never leave the battery unattended while charging. Always disconnect the charger from the power source when finished charging.
:: Quick Start Guide - (cont.) Battery Notes and Tip: Connect the battery as shown. Disconnect the battery when not in use! LiPo: LiPo batteries (lithium polymer) are high current rechargeable batteries. LiPo batteries offer extended run time and peak performance over NiMH batteries. They require a peak detection charger designed specifically for LiPo batteries. These batteries require special care and handling.
:: Quick Start Guide - (cont.) Radio System Tuning and Controls: DO NOT hold the trigger when turning on the radio. If using optional battery for transmitter, be sure to plug it in correctly. Plugging in a battery backwards can cause damage. Refer to Radio owners manual for more in-depth instructions on radio operation and functions. Neutral Push for Brake Pull for Throttle Throttle set to Neutral! :: Quick Start Guide - (cont.) Adjust steering trim so front wheels point straight.
:: Front/Rear Differential Assembly 89115 Diff housing 89120 x2 Diff washer 588 #6 rease kg c bla bl # ac 65 8 k gr 8 ea se 25236 8x16mm bearing 89121 Diff O-Ring 89121 Diff O-Ring 89496 Diff outdrive, 16mm :: Front/Rear Differential Assembly (cont.) 89120 Diff outdrive pin 89120 Sun gear ! Align pin with groove in sun gear :: Front/Rear Differential Assembly (cont.
:: Front/Rear Differential Assembly (cont.) 89120 x2 Diff washer 89113 Diff ring gear bl # ac 65 8 k gr 8 ea se 25236 8x16mm bearing 89121 Diff O-Ring 8 e 58 as #6 gre k ac bl 89121 Diff O-Ring 89496 Diff outdrive, 16mm :: Front/Rear Differential Assembly (cont.) 89120 Sun gear 89120 Diff outdrive pin ! Align pin with groove in sun gear :: Front/Rear Differential Assembly (cont.) ! 89116 Diff gasket Tighten screws evenly and firmly.
:: Center Differential Assembly 89115 Diff housing 89120 x2 Diff washer 588 #6 rease g k lac b bl # ac 65 8 k gr 8 ea se 25236 8x16mm bearing 89121 Diff O-Ring 89121 Diff O-Ring 89496 Diff outdrive, 16mm :: Center Differential Assembly (cont.) 89120 Diff outdrive pin 89120 Sun gear ! Align pin with groove in sun gear :: Center Differential Assembly (cont.
:: Center Differential Assembly (cont.) 89120 Sun gear 89120 x2 Diff washer 89120 Diff outdrive pin 89121 Diff O-Ring ! Align pin with groove in sun gear :: Center Differential Assembly (cont.) ! 89143 Diff gasket, 0.8mm Tighten screws evenly and firmly. #6588 black grease ! 89208 x4 3x14mm fhcs Diff fluid 5,000cst #5453 Fill with diff fluid to top of gears. :: Steering Turnbuckle Assembly 89074 x2 Steering eyelet 89526 50mm steel turnbuckle 17.
:: Servo Link Assembly 89078 x2 Straight eyelet 89268 42mm steel turnbuckle 89078 x2 balljoint 20.5mm :: Rear Camber Link Assembly 89076 x2 Camber pivot balls 89076 x2 Camber rod end 89269 38mm steel turnbuckle 89076 x2 Camber ball joints 7.
:: Shock Assembly - (cont.) 89215 Locknut (piston) 89353 Shock piston set (1.3, blank) 89260 Shock shaft, 29mm, (front) ck Sho d flui 89352 O-Ring 89352 Bottom nut 89278 x2 2.5mm piston washer 89261 Shock shaft, 38mm (rear) 89358 Upper shock tool :: Shock Assembly - (cont.) ! Short boots for front shocks. ! Long boots for rear shocks. Sho c flui k d 89556 RC8.2 shock boot (front shown) ! 89065 Shock rod end 89065 Shock rod end ball One drop of shock fluid on threads.
:: Shock Assembly - (cont.) Front shock: 12mm Rear shock: 2mm 89396 Shock pre-load clips 89294 x2 Front spring, bronze (4.7lbs) (short spring) 89396 Shock pre-load clips 1mm 2mm 3mm 5mm 89349 x2 Rear spring, bronze (4.0lbs) (long spring) 10mm 89354 16mm shock spring cup ! Build two front and two rear shocks! :: Chassis Assembly 89001 x2 Side guards (left & right) ! Note: cut fuel tubing brace off of the left side guard.
:: Steering Assembly (cont.) 31404 x2 6x10mm bearing 89016 Servo saver bolt 89015 Servo saver arm #65 88 ck gre ase bla 89015 Servo saver bellcrank ! gap setting: 2mm # thr 1596 ea dl ock 89117 x2 Diff shim 89016 Servo saver spring 89016 Servo saver retainer :: Steering Assembly (cont.) 89272 Steering rack 31404 x2 6x10mm bearing 89161 x4 5x8mm bearing 89015 Steering bellcrank 89014 x2 Steering rack post 89218 x2 Washer 3x8mm 25215 x2 M3 locknut :: Steering Assembly (cont.
:: Steering Assembly (cont.) / Front Gearbox Assembly 89114 Diff pinion gear #1596 thread lock 89214 x2 4x12mm fhcs #1596 thread lock 25215 x2 M3 locknut 25236 x2 8x16mm bearing 89017 Inner gearbox :: Front Gearbox Assembly - (cont.) 89278 x2 2.5mm washer ! 89036 Arm mount (B) Key setscrew onto flat side of shaft. Tighten with no endplay. 89221 5x4mm setscrew 89571 SC8.2e center drive line input cup 96 #15 lock d a e thr 89201 x2 2.
:: Front Gearbox Assembly - (cont.) 89579 SC8.2e body mounts (front) 89227 x2 3x28mm shcs 89202 x2 3x12mm bhcs 89549 Front upper arm 96 #15 lock ad e r th 96 #15 lock d a e thr 89218 x2 3x8mm washer 89076 Camber rod ends 7.5mm 89586 RC8.2e RTR shock tower (front) 89473 x2 Steel shock standoffs 89269 38mm steel turnbuckle ! Smooth edge towards drivers side! Build right and left sides! :: Front Gearbox Assembly - (cont.
:: Front Suspension Assembly 89102 CVA bone 89105 CVA pin #6588 black gre ase 8 #658 e greas black 89105 CVA u-joint coupler 89573 Lightweight cv axle, steel ! ! ! Axle has additional holes for crosspin to extend the life of the Axle. Build Two! :: Front Suspension Assembly - (cont.
:: Front Suspension Assembly - (cont.) ! Note: direction 89206 4x10mm bhcs red 89032 16 deg. caster angle bushing (red) 89029 Steering block bushing (long) ! Do not tighten until bushing is keyed into steering block. blue 16 deg 16 deg 89029 Steering block bushing (short) ! 89207 4x12mm bhcs 89032 16 deg. caster angle bushing (blue) Note: Key bushings into steering block. ! Build right and left sides! :: Front Suspension Assembly - (cont.
:: Front Suspension Assembly - (cont.) Side View 31531 x2 3x6mm bhcs 89017 Swaybar mount :: Front Suspension Assembly - (cont.) 89224 x2 3x16mm shcs hinge pin bushing 89226 3x26mm shcs 2 dot down 89039 x2 Hinge pin bushings (two dot, down) 89035 Arm mount (A) :: Front Suspension Assembly - (cont.
:: Front Suspension Assembly - (cont.
:: Rear Gearbox Assembly 89114 Diff pinion gear Key setscrew onto flat side of shaft. Tighten with no endplay. 89221 5x4mm setscrew 25236 x2 8x16mm bearing 89017 Inner gearbox th #15 re ad 96 lo ck ! 25215 x2 M3 locknut 89571 SC8.2e center drive line input cup :: Rear Gearbox Assembly - (cont.
:: Rear Gearbox Assembly - (cont.) 89454 x2 3x12mm shcs :: Rear Gearbox Assembly - (cont.) ! 89472 Front bulkhead spacer Diff shims installed to diff, diff installed to gearbox. ! 89224 x2 3x16mm shcs ! 89017 Outer gearbox 89117 x2 Diff shim :: Rear Suspension Assembly 89162 15x21mm bearing ! Build right and left sides! 89033 hub carrier (left, right) 89096 Wheel hex pins th #15 re ad 96 lo ck 89572 SC8.
:: Rear Suspension Assembly - (cont.) ! 89330 Wheel hex collar 89220 4x12mm setscrew Build right and left sides! ! ! 89031 x2 Hub spacers 89551 RC8.2 rear arm 89575 x2 SC8.2e dogbone (83mm) ! 31520 2.5x6mm bhcs 89041 Outer hinge pin Slide the wheel hex collar back over the wheel hex pin holes to secure the pins! :: Rear Suspension Assembly - (cont.) 89040 x2 Inner hinge pins 89017 Swaybar mount 89278 x2 2.5mm washer 89201 x2 2.
:: Rear Suspension Assembly - (cont.) 25215 M3 locknut 89217 x2 4x14mm fhcs 89214 x2 4x12mm fhcs 89209 3x18mm fhcs :: Center Bulkhead Assembly 31532 x2 3x8mm bhcs Motor 89501 Motor mount 89528 x2 3x5.
:: Center Bulkhead Assembly - (cont.) 89510 Motor pad 89576 SC8.2e RTR dogbone (108mm, front) 89577 SC8.2e RTR dogbone (136mm, rear) :: Center Bulkhead Assembly - (cont.
:: Shocks Install 89083 Shock bushing ! Note the direction of the shock cap when installing onto shock standoffs ! Install two front shocks. 25612 M3 locknut with flange :: Shocks Install - (cont.) 89454 3x12mm shcs ! After installation, adjust droop screw to get a front shock length of 103mm measured center to center on the shock cap / eyelet. 91069 Shock mount pin, steel :: Shocks Install - (cont.
:: Shocks Install - (cont.) 89454 3x12mm shcs ! After installation, adjust droop screw to get a rear shock length of 122mm measured center to center on the shock cap / eyelet. 91069 Shock mount pin, steel :: Radio Tray Assembly 25187 x4 3x14mm bhcs 89506 x3 Hook and loop battery straps Servo 89218 x4 3x8mm washer 89006 x4 Servo spacers ! 89504 Radio tray (bottom) 89505 RC8e battery tray Servo mounts vary per servo manufacturer.
:: Radio Tray Assembly - (cont.) ! Note: hook and loop straps are removed for view clarity. 89507 Battery tray pads ! Bottom View 89509 Flywheel opening cover :: Radio Tray Assembly - (cont.) 89216 x2 M4 locknut ! Note: there are two different positions for the locknuts depending on what vehicle you have. 25215 x2 M3 locknut ! 89509 Battery tray post DB8 DB8 Front Note: hook and loop straps are removed for view clarity. :: Radio Tray Assembly - (cont.) 89222 x4 2.
:: Radio Tray Assembly - (cont.) ! Note: route the speed control receiver wire up and over the bridge ! Note: route the speed control receiver wire through the radio box hole. ! Note: route the servo wire to the receiver through this opening. :: Radio Tray Assembly - (cont.) 89219 3x5mm setscrew 6338 Antenna tube and cap ! Note: plug in your speed control and servo to your receiver. :: Radio Tray Assembly - (cont.
:: Radio Tray Assembly - (cont.) A - Airtronics F - Futaba/XP H - Hitec J - JR Printed here ! 25215 M3 locknut ! Enlarge holes in servo horn! 89007 Steering servo horn 2308 3x18mm bhcs :: Radio Tray Assembly - (cont.
:: Radio Tray Assembly - (cont.
:: Radio Tray Assembly - (cont.) ! Note: battery not included.
:: Roll Cage Assembly - (cont.) 89600 DB8 cage left side 25187 x4 3x14mm bhcs :: Roll Cage Assembly - (cont.
:: Roll Cage Assembly - (cont.) 25187 x4 3x14mm bhcs :: Roll Cage Assembly - (cont.
:: Roll Cage Assembly - (cont.) 89609 x2 Helmets 89608 Driver Figure 31532 x2 3x8mm bhcs 31531 x2 3x6mm bhcs :: Roll Cage Assembly - (cont.
:: Roll Cage Assembly - (cont.) 89605 DB8 fender panels 31531 x16 3x6mm bhcs :: Roll Cage Assembly - (cont.
:: Wheels, Tires, and Body Install 89578 SC8.2e Method race wheel 89603 Foam tire insert 97 #15 lue ire g CA t Tires: When gluing tires to wheels, use a fast-curing Tire glue (CA) (AE Pt#1597). This is available at your local hobby shop. Make sure to clean the mounting surface of the tire with alcohol for best adhesion. ! Build four wheels/ tires 89603 General Tire :: Wheels, Tires, and Body Install (cont.
:: Wheels, Tires, and Body Install :: Wheels, Tires, and Body Install (cont.
:: Chassis Tips Gearing: Follow your motor manufacturer’s recommendations for gearing options. Gear Mesh: To correctly set your gear mesh, follow the steps below: 1. Loosen the set screw on the motor’s pinion gear. The set screw can be accessed through the slot on the side of the motor mount slide, opposite the spur gear. Slide the pinion on the motor shaft until the gear face of the pinion is entirely aligned with the gear face of the spur gear (see diagram).
:: Front End Tips (cont.) Front Camber Angle: A good starting camber setting is –2 degrees. Positive camber, where the top of the tire is leaning out, is typically not recommended. Front Toe-In: Zero degree toe-in (tires pointing straight forward) is a good starting setting. You can increase turn in by adding 1-2 degrees of toe-out (front of tires point slightly out). Front toe - in is not a typical tuning adjustment used by the Team.
:: Droop Settings (Truggy shown but applicable for all vehicles) Note: Rear hub spacing is not recommended with RTR dog bones. For more adjustability, use CVA’s in place of dog bones Step 1: With only the bottom of the shocks attatched, the droop screws raised all the way, and the chassis above your working surface so the arms are at full extension, you should be able to easily slide the top of your shock over the standoff screw, while leaving the shock at full extension.
:: Shocks 25612 89065 89066 89067 89083 89215 89260 89261 89278 89335 89351 89352 89353 89354 89396 89556 89580 89582 :: Front and Rear Gear Differential M3 Locknut With Flange Shock Rod End Shock O-Rings Shock Limiters, Set Shock Bushings Piston Locknut 29mm RTR Shock Shaft, Front 38mm RTR Shock Shaft, Rear 2.5mm Washer 16mm Shock Caps 16mm Shock Bladders 16mm Shock Rebuild Kit 16mm Shock Pistons 16mm Shock Spring Cups 16mm RTR Pre-load Clips, Shock Collar Set RC8.
:: Top Plate :: Shock Fluid 5420 5421 5422 5423 5424 5425 5426 5427 5428 5429 5430 5431 5432 5433 5434 5435 5436 5437 5438 10 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 20 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 30 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 40 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 22.5 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 80 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 27.5 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 15 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 25 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 35 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 45 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 55 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 32.
:: Front Gearbox 25215 25236 31531 89017 89035 89036 89040 89039 89114 89201 89214 89217 89218 89219 89221 89224 89226 89278 89279 89472 89571 89576 20 2 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 20 10 2 2 1 M3 Locknut 8x16x5 Bearing 3x6mm BHCS FR/RR Gearbox Arm Mount A Arm Mount B Inner Hinge Pin, Set Hinge Pin Bushings, Set Diff Pinion Gear 2.5x3mm BHCS 4x12mm FHCS 4x14mm FHCS 3x8mm Washer 3x5mm Setscrew 5x4mm Setscrew 3x16mm SHCS 3x26mm SHCS 2.5mm Washer 3x45mm SHCS RC8B Front Bulkhead Spacer SC8.
:: Rear Gearbox 25215 25236 31531 89017 89037 89038 89039 89040 89114 89201 89214 89217 89218 89219 89221 89224 89226 89278 89279 89472 89571 89577 M3 Locknut 8x16x5 Bearing 3x6mm BHCS RC8 FR/RR Gearbox, Set Arm Mount C Arm Mount D RC8 Hinge Pin Bushings, Set Inner Hinge Pin, Set RC8 Diff Pinion Gear 2.5x3mm BHCS 4x12mm FHCS 4x14mm FHCS 3x8mm Washer 3x5mm Setscrew 5x4mm Setscrew 3x16mm SHCS 3x26mm SHCS 2.5mm Washer 3x45mm SHCS RC8B Front Bulkhead Spacer SC8.2e Center Drive Line Input Cup SC8.
:: Front / Rear Bumpers 89218 89224 89454 89601 89602 M3 x 8mm Washer M3x16mm SHCS M3 x 12mm SHCS Front Bumper / Brace Rear Bumper / Brace 10 10 10 1 1 89224 89601 89601 89602 89454 89218 89602 89454 89218 89224 :: OPTIONAL Anti-Swaybars 4671 25225 89086 89087 89088 89089 89091 89511 3x10mm Setscrew 3x3mm Setscrew FT Antiroll Bar Set FT Antiroll Bar Black, 2.2mm FT Antiroll Bar Silver, 2.5mm FT Antiroll Bar Gold, 2.8mm - Kit FT Antiroll Bar Socket Joint RC8.
:: Front Shock Tower 25190 89039 89202 89218 89227 89473 89579 89586 :: Rear Shock Tower 20 1 10 10 10 4 1 1 3x14mm SHCS Hinge Pin Bushings, 1/2/3dot Set 3x12mm BHCS 3x8mm Washer 3x28mm SHCS RC8B Steel Shock Stand-offs SC8.2e RTR Body Mounts (Front, Rear) RC8.2e RTR Front Shock Tower 25192 25215 89202 89218 89227 89454 89473 89579 89587 20 20 10 10 10 10 4 1 1 3x20mm SHCS M3 Locknut 3x12mm BHCS 3x8mm Washer 3x28mm SHCS 3x12mm SHCS RC8 Steel Shock Standoffs SC8.2e RTR Body Mounts (Front, Rear) RC8.
:: Radio Tray 2308 6338 21173 25187 25201 25203 25215 31531 89006 89007 89078 89205 89211 89213 89214 89216 89218 89219 89222 89268 89504 89505 89506 89507 89509 3x18mm BHCS Antenna Tube and Cap 18T Body Clips 3x14mm BHCS 3x8mm FHCS 3x12mm FHCS M3 Locknut 3x6mm BHCS RC8 Servo Mount Spacers, Set Steering Servo Horns, Set RC8 Servo Link Rod Ends, Set 3x26mm BHCS 3x26mm FHCS 4x6mm FHCS 4x12mm FHCS M4 Locknut 3x8mm Washer 3x5mm Setscrew 2.
:: Roll Cage 25187 89202 89600 M3 x 14mm BHCS M3 x 12mm BHCS NOMAD-DB8 Cage 20 6 1 25187 25187 89600 89202 89600 89600 89600 25187 25187 25187 25187 25187 89600 89600 89600 25187 25187 :: Wheels / Tires 89578 89603 89604 SC8.
:: Body / Decals 2208 31531 31532 89605 89606 89607 89608 89609 Large Hood Pins M3 x 6mm BHCS M3 x 8mm BHCS NOMAD-DB8 Body (clear) NOMAD-DB8 Body (green) NOMAD-DB8 Body (tan) NOMAD-DB8 Driver Cockpit (clear) NOMAD-DB8 Helmet 6 6 6 1 1 1 1 2 89609 89609 31531 89608 31531 31531 31531 31531 31531 31531 31532 31531 89605 31531 31531 89605 31531 31531 31531 31531 31531 31531 89605 89605 31531 31531 31531 89605 31531 31531 31531
:: Factory Team and Option Parts 25392 31550 89012 89016 89020 89045 89054 89070 89071 89073 89082 89094 89095 89160 89161 89229 89234 89235 89236 89237 89284 89285 89286 89291 89320 89321 89355 89358 89378 89379 89380 89381 89405 89406 89456 89460 89461 89462 89463 89467 89469 89470 89473 89478 89481 89482 89485 89487 89488 89489 89490 89492 89494 89529 89530 89531 89532 89533 89534 89535 89536 89537 89541 89542 89543 89544 89545 89546 3mm Blue Locknut, Flanged M3 Aluminum Lock Nut RC8 Steering Rack, C
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