ASC20165 ASSOCIATED 1/28 RC28 2WD On-Road Team Kit

ASC20165 ASSOCIATED 1/28 RC28 2WD On-Road Team Kit

This model is sold as a kit requiring assembly and does not include a car body, radio, motor, servos, etc.  Photos shown that include a car body are for reference only.  A list of all additional required parts and accessories is listed below in "Additional Materials Needed to Complete".

Introducing the Team Associated RC28R Team Kit.

Overview

This compact on-road race car is designed with the same engineering precision found in every AREA 51-developed product. Though small in scale, the RC28R delivers big performance in an easy to set up package. Featuring a fixed-arm front suspension with included optional molded upper arms for tuning caster and camber. The torsion side links (soft, medium, and hard included) replace the need for a side spring making setup easy while adding performance in areas a conventional spring does not. The battery holder design ensures quick access without disturbing the center shock.

The steel chassis plate provides a low center of gravity while the insert adjustable roll center enables chassis roll adjustment based on the grip level. The pitch, roll and droop can further be tuned/Adjusted with the threaded aluminum center shock, spring collars and side damper tubes. The two-piece rear pod allows quick axle height adjustment utilizing Factory Team carbon fiber shims. Fine-tune Ackermann on the fly with the adjustable servo mount. Compact, tunable, and designed to race, the RC28R is built for high performance and fun-even in tight spaces.

Features

Chassis

Steel chassis plate for low center of gravity.

 

Front Suspension

Fixed arm style front end with optional molded upper arms to adjust caster and camber.

 

Side Links

Torsion style side links act as side spring with soft, medium, and hard options included.

 

Center Shock

Threaded aluminum center shock with adjustable droop and spring collar.

 

Battery Holder

Easily removable battery holder to access the battery without removing center shock.

 

Rear Pod

Two-piece rear pod with adjustable axle heights for different tire diameters and ride heights utilizing Factory Team carbon fiber shims.

Specifications

• Battery - Sold Separately
• Body - Sold Separately
• Charger - Sold Separately
• Chassis - Steel Chassis
• Completion Level - Kit
• Differential - Gear Diffs
• Drive Type - Forward/Brake/Reverse
• Drivetrain - 2WD
• Electric Motor - Sold Separately
• Power Type - Electric
• Product Length - 5.51" (140 mm)
• Radio - Sold Separately
• Receiver - Sold Separately
• Scale - 1/28
• Servos - Sold Separately
• Speed Control - Sold Separately
• Suspension - Independent A-arm suspension
• Vehicle Size - Mini
• Vehicle Type - On-Road
• Wheelbase - 3.85" (98 mm)

Additional Materials Needed to Complete

Your new RC28R Kit comes unassembled
and requires the following items for completion
(refer to AssociatedElectrics.com for suggestions):

• 1/28th car body
• R/C two channel surface frequency radio system
• AA-size batteries for transmitter
• Electronic Speed Control (“ESC”)
• Steering servo
• R/C electric motor
• Battery charger (a peak detection charger, or LiPo compatible charger)
• 2 cell LiPo battery pack
• Polycarbonate specific spray paint
• Cyanoacrylate glue (“CA”) (#1697)
• Thread locking compound (#1596)
• Tires
• Pinion gear, size determined by type/turn or kV of motor

Other Helpful Items

The following items will be necessary during assembly to complete this model:

• Silicone Shock Fluid
• 4.5mm Nut Wrench
• .050”, 0.9mm, 1.3mm, 1.5mm Hex Wrenches
• FT Body Scissors (#1737)
• FT Body Reamer (#1499)
• Small Needle Nose Pliers
• Calipers or a Precision Ruler
• Soldering Iron • Hobby Knife