Thursday , 28 March 2024

Team Associated T5M Build – Part 8 – Body, Wheels, Tires

Team Associated T5M Build – Part 8 – Body, Wheels, Tires
Team Associated T5M Build – Part 8 – Body, Wheels, Tires

The Build – Part 8
The final step in the Team Associated T5M build is the body, wheels and tires. It does come with a cool Proline body but not with tires, which isn’t all the odd. What IS odd is that it doesn’t come with wheels either.

Build Notes:
The body is clear so you’ll need to get that painted before you run out and drive this truck. Ok, maybe not, but it is suggested that you get it painted before you run this truck.

You’ll be gluing the tires to the wheels with CA glue. Be very careful around this stuff; it has no qualms about gluing your fingers together!

Team Associated T5M Build – Step 99
Team Associated T5M Build – Step 99
The first step is to mount your tires. I would suggest finding out what tires work best at your local track and get those. While you’re there, you might as well pick up wheels too.

Team Associated T5M Build – Step 100
Team Associated T5M Build – Step 100
The T5M uses the same hex on all 4 corners, making it easy to install your tires.

Team Associated T5M Build – Step 101
Team Associated T5M Build – Step 101
Paint, trim and mount the body. I suck at painting, so I had Larry Genova over at Kustom RC Graphics squirt the beautiful paint. This guy does an amazing job … it always comes out looking so professional!

And there you have it … the T5M ready to rock! Time to charge your batteries and get this Stadium Truck out for some high-flying action.

Thanks to everyone who followed this build. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask on our CompetitionX Contact page.

Team Associated T5M Build – Part 1 – Steering
Team Associated T5M Build – Part 2 – Front Suspension
Team Associated T5M Build – Part 3 – Rear Suspension Part 1
Team Associated T5M Build – Part 4 – Transmission
Team Associated T5M Build – Part 5 – Rear Suspension Part 2
Team Associated T5M Build – Part 6 – Shocks
Team Associated T5M Build – Part 7 – Electronics
Team Associated T5M Build – Part 8 – Body, Wheels, Tires

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About Tony Phalen

Tony Phalen - As an avid RC enthusiast, Tony has been building, bashing and racing RC Cars for over 30 years. He has participated in every kind of surface racing events - 1/18 scale trucks, 1/10 scale TC, Rock Racers, Rally - if it had wheels, he's raced it! He's also worked on both sides of the industry fence; collaborating with many major manufacturers (as well as being a sponsored driver) to working for a high-profile industry magazine. During this time he has learned many tricks, tips and techniques and is sharing that knowledge on CompetitionX - the most informative RC website on the internet!

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