Rival Apex Reflex 2 Manual.indd

24 Pages·2016·13.44 MB·English

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Thank you for purchasing this Team Associated Qualifier Series product. This manual contains
instructions and tips for maintaining your new 1:18 scale RTR. Please take a moment to read
through it and 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 1:18 scale RTR.
We are continually changing and improving our designs; therefore, actual parts may appear
slightly different than the illustrations.
For more information, go to http://www.teamassociated.com
!
This symbols indicates a special
note or instruction in the manual.
:: Table of Contents
1....................Cover 6-16.............Build Guide
2....................Introduction 17-22..........Catalog

2....................Table of Contents 23.................Trouble Shooting
4-5................Quick Start Guide 24..................Back Cover
:: Additional Items Needed
Your 1:18 Scale RTR requires the following items to complete your kit:
• Transmitter batteries (x4 AA) (#302 recommended)
:: Other Helpful Items
• Silicone Shock Fluid / Differential Fluid (Refer to catalog for complete listings)
• Body Scissors (AE Part # 1737) • FT Threadlock (AE Part # 1596)
• FT Hex Wrenches (AE Part # 1541, 1655) • Hobby knife
• FT Nut Drivers (AE Part #1663-1668) • Calipers or a Precision Ruler
• Green Slime shock lube (AE Part # 1105) • Wire cutters
•1/4 Screwdriver Bit, Phillips (AE Part #1672) • Reamer/hole punch
• Shock Shaft Pliers (AE Part #1675) • Needle Nose Pliers
• Soldering Iron
Associated Electrics, Inc. Customer Service
26021 Commercentre Dr. Tel: [phone]
Lake Forest, CA 92630 Fax: [phone]
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:: Blueprint of a Rival
Front Front Front Front Front
Camber Link Shock Bumper Dogbone Arm
Caster
Block
Steering
Block
Front Front
Steering Link Shock Tower
Chassis Servo
Battery Electronic
Speed Control
Drive / Receiver
Shaft
Battery Strap Motor
Pinion
Spur Gear
Rear
Hub
Rear
Arm
Rear Rear Rear Rear
Shock Shock Tower Dogbone Camber Link
4
2/16
:: 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
Plug in Wall Charger Plug wall charging jack
from the power source when finished charging!
into battery pack.
Caution: Always disconnect the battery when you (Battery will take up to
are finished driving the vehicle! 10 hours to fully charge)
:: Quick Start Guide - (cont.)
Motor and Rx/ESC Wiring: (Steps needed only if installing / re-installing electronics)
1) Connect the black servo plug to the black Rx/ESC plug.
2) Connect the single red wire from the Rx/ESC to the single red wire to the motor.
Connect the single black wire from the Rx/ESC to the single black wire to the motor.
3) Make sure the switch on the Rx/ESC is turned OFF.
Connect the white plug on the Rx/ESC to the plug on the battery pack.
Refer to Rx/ESC owners manual for more in-depth instructions on radio operation and functions.
1 2 3
:: Quick Start Guide - (cont.)
Unplug the Battery.
WARNING! !
To avoid a possible fire hazard,
ALWAYS unplug the battery after use.
DO NOT leave your vehicle unattended
with the battery plugged in!
5
:: Quick Start Guide
Radio System Tuning and Controls:
4
RULE: Transmitter on First/Vehicle on Second. When
you are done, turn Vehicle off First/ Transmitter off Last!
1) Slide the battery cover in the direction shown to
remove cover.
2) Install four (4) alkaline or rechargeable AA size On/Off Switch
batteries into the battery holder.
3) Slide the battery cover back into place making
sure it is completely closed and secure.
4) Turn the power ON. If the power indicator LED
fails to light, check the batteries for insufficient
contact or incorrect polarity.
While pressing this part Battery cell (x4)
1 2 3
Battery cover
:: 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
Left Right
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.
Push for
Brake
Pull for Neutral
Throttle
Throttle set to Neutral when
turning on the radio !
:: Quick Start Guide - (cont.)
Adjust steering
trim so front
wheels point
straight.
Install body and body clips.
Ready to go!
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:: Build Guide
21022 21115 x8
21115 Diff gear Diff balls
Diff drive !
ring
Align flat spots
21115
on diff rings with
D#if6f5 L9u1be flat spots on diff Diff drive
outdrives! ring
21027
#6591
Diff 21027 Diff Lube
outdrive Diff
(long) o(usthdorritv)e Di#ff6 L5u9b1e
!
Build two
Fill all holes
differentials
with Diff lube.
:: Build Guide - (cont.)
0Fully tightened
position
21115 Bla#c6k5 G8r8ease -1/8 1win.rs5etmanlcmlehd h ienx
diff bolt
21115 x6
-1/4 -3/4
Thrust
balls
-3/8 -5/8
21115
Diff -1/2
Kit setting
!
spring
21115 x3 CAUTION:
Do not over-tighten
Thrust
the diff bolt!
washer
Once fully tightened,
Build two 21115 set at 1/2 turn out
(see diagram)
Diff bolt
differentials
:: Build Guide - (cont.)
25196 !
21028 x2
21141
Outdrive
21001
Note direction
sleeves
of differentials! Chassis
21106 x2 21025 x2
8 x 12 x 3.5 Gearbox
21077
bearing case
55t Spur
gear cover
21027
(Apex)
Dogbone
spring
cup
21078
21141 x2 25196
25196 x3 60t Spur
Build two Diff 2 x 8mm
2 x 8mm gear cover
differentials shims FHPS FHPS (Rival, Reflex)
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:: Build Guide - (cont.)
21106
8 x 12 x 3.5
bearing 21105 x2
4 x 8 x 3
21089 bearing
Main
driveshaft 21033
21022 x2 55t spur
Input gear (Apex)
bevel
gear
21035
60t spur
gear
(Rival, Reflex)
:: Build Guide - (cont.)
21050 21134 x2 29207
21082 21134 Steering M2.5 x 9mm Reedy R0119
5mm drag link BHPS mini servo
21082 x2
Ball stud,
5mm
21043
Servo saver
spring
21043
21043
21043 21050 Servo saver
Servo saver
Servo saver Steering screw
bushing
set v2 bellcrank
:: Build Guide - (cont.)
21133 x2
25196 21133 M2.5 x 6mm
BHPS
21039
Servo saver
mount v2
21050 x2
21050 Steering
Steering bellcrank 25196 x2
bellcrank bushing M2 x 8mm
hinge pin FHPS
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:: Build Guide - (cont.)
RIVAL REFLEX 21248 x2
21082 21134 21082 x4 Wing
5mm Ballstud, 21245 mounts,
5mm Reflex shock Reflex
tower, rear
21017
Rival shock
21017 tower, rear
Rival shock 21082 x4
tower, Ballstud,
front 5mm
21134 x2
M2.5 x 9
21245
BHPS
Reflex shock
tower, front
:: Build Guide - (cont.)
APEX 21287 x2 21173 x2 21287 x2 25180 x2
3 x 8mm
Body Body Body
BHPS
pivots clips, pivots
small
21287 x2
21082 x2
Body
Ballstud,
mount,
21173 x2 5mm
Apex
25180 x2 Body
3 x 8mm clips,
BHPS small
21287 x2 21286
21286
21082 x2 Body Apex shock
Apex shock
Ballstud, mount, tower, rear
tower,
5mm Apex
front
:: Build Guide - (cont.)
21259 21259
21132
Chassis Chassis
top plate top plate
!
!
21132 x4
21132 x4
2 x 9mm
2 x 9mm Install rear
BHPS Install front BHPS shock towers.
shock towers.
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:: Build Guide - (cont.)
21132 21082
8mm 21082 x4
Ball stud,
8mm
21132 x6
2 x 9mm
BHPS
:: Build Guide - (cont.)
21008
21082 Suspension 21082 x2
5mm arm, rear
Ball stud,
(Rival Reflex)
5mm
21282 x2
Suspension arm,
21008
front and rear
Suspension
(Apex)
arm, front 21082 x2
Build left and right (Rival Reflex) Ball stud, Build left and right
arms (Rival, Reflex) 5mm arms (Apex)
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:: Build Guide - (cont.)
21135 25196
21005
Front
bumper/
arm mount
21085
Hinge
pins, inner
25196 21135 x2
Install left and 2 x 8mm 2 x 12mm
right arms, front FHPS FHPS
:: Build Guide - (cont.)
21135
21005
21085 Rear arm
Hinge mount
pins, inner
21135 x2
Install left and
2 x 12mm
right arms, rear FHPS
:: Build Guide - (cont.)
21095 21283
21106 21082 x2
8 x 12 x 3.5 Ball stud,
bearing 5mm
21015
21095 Caster
Stub axle block
(Rival, Reflex)
21283
Stub axle
(Apex)
21016 21105
Build left and Build left and
Steering 4 x 8 x 3
right sides block bearing right sides