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:: Front End Tips
Front Differential:
Use the standard setup for most cases. Try 7,000cst to 10,000cst to get less low speed steering and better
acceleration out of turns.
Kickup Bushing:
Generally more kick-up will provide better handling in the bumps and have better straight line acceleration.
Less kick-up will provide more all around steering and have a more aggressive feel.
Caster:
The standard caster block insert setup is for 16 degrees. The standard inboard kick-up is 9 degrees (2-dot up insert
in A-plate). You can reduce the caster using 14 degree inserts (also move both upper cone washers in front of the ball
joint) for smoother steering. Changing to 18 degree inserts (also move both upper cone washers behind the ball joint)
will typically provide more steering on power but reduce handling in bumpy conditions.
Front Upper Pivot Insert:
The standard setup is to use 2-dot up in the tower and 1-dot in the top plate. It is recommended to maintain a 1 dot
gap (1mm per dot) front to rear when using 2-dot up in the A-Plate. Reducing the A-Plate insert to 1-dot allows the use
of same dot number insert in both tower and top plate. Going up to 3-dot up in the tower will give more turn in, but less
steering on power/exit. Going down (1-dot, 2-dot down) will reduce turn in, but give more steering on exit.
:: Chassis Tips
Gearing:
Recommended gearing: 16:44. This is a good starting point for most tracks. Follow your engine manufacturer’s
recommendations for gearing options. Typically on larger, more open track layouts a 17T clutch bell is used.
Gear Mesh:
To correctly set your gear mesh, follow the steps below:
1. Loosen the engine mount screws so you can slide your engine from side to side freely.
2. Slide the engine until the clutch bell comes in contact with the spur gear. Tighten the engine mount screws.
Now “rock” the spur gear. There should be a little “free play” between the gears.
3. If you have a small amount of ‘free-play’, continue building your RC8.2. If not, go back to Step 1. Be sure to check for
“free-play” through a full rotation of the spur gear.
WARNING! Caution when setting / checking gear mesh after running your vehicle, the clutch bell WILL BE HOT!
Differential Fluid:
Team Associated includes a complete bottle of 5,000cst diff oil. You can also provide your own oil and try one of the
optional setups.
Standard differential fluid setup: Front = 5,000cst; Center = 5,000cst; Rear = 5,000cst.
Optional diff setup 1 (high grip track): Front = 5,000cst; Center = 10,000cst; Rear = 5,000cst.
Center Differential:
Use the standard setup for most cases. Some racers will try thicker oil (7,000-10,000cst) when greater acceleration
is needed. This is typically done on very smooth tracks since thicker fluid can reduce handling in bumpy conditions.
:: Building Tips
Tires:
The tires need to be glued to the wheels using any fast-curing FT 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 alchohol for best adhesion.
Receiver Pack:
Your RC8.2 does not come with a receiver pack. It is recommended that you use a 5-cell 1600mah pack (minimum) in
either stick (AE Pt #612) or hump (AE Pt#613) pack configuration (your RC8.2 will accepteither). Charge your pack per
the battery manufacturer’s instructions. This will need to be done before you can setup up your RC8.2.
Engine Tuning:
Follow the manufacturers instructions to correctly tune your engine. You will need to adjust the fuel mixture according to
altitude, weather, etc.