The A-Team’s 7-Series TC is Top Notch I’m a big touring car fan – I love the speed, the door-to-door racing and the precision driving it takes to make a pass with less than an inch to spare. I’m also a fan of the complexity involved and the fact that knowing how to tweak your …

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The TC7 is Team Associated’s latest asphalt blazer, and we got our hands on one to do a full online build. Included in this build will be a full set of Reedy electronics, a Futaba radio system and LRP tires … yes, I said LRP. Topping off the build is a Protoform Mazda6 GX body …

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The Build – Part 8 I am lucky enough to not only get one of Team Associated’s TC7s, I’m also able to load it up with a full set of Reedy electronics! In addition, I’ll be installing an XP servo and Futaba radio system. Oh so good… Congratulations! You’ve wrapped up your brand new Team …

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The Build – Part 7 The Team Associated TC7 comes with front and rear anti-roll bars, both of which are very easy to assemble and install. Follow along. While the mounting point is slightly different, use the same method as we did in Step 4 to attach the links. Roll controlled. One more step – …

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The Build – Part 6 In Part 6, I will be attaching the shocks, front bumper and battery mounting parts. Easy peasy. Quick and easy, right? Getting closer – just two more steps to go! Team Associated TC7 Build – Part 1 – Shocks Team Associated TC7 Build – Part 2 – Spool and Differential …

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The Build – Part 5 Part 5 of the Team Associated TC7 build has us assembling the drivetrain; installation of the steering and rear hubs. We’ll also be using the turnbuckles we built earlier. Look at that … one step closer. On to the installing the shocks, bumper and body mounts! Team Associated TC7 Build …

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The Build – Part 4 In this step I’ll be installing the one-piece center bulkhead, spur gear and belts. I’ll also be installing the front and rear differentials as well as the shock towers. A lot of steps coming up, but everything goes together quite easily. Starting to look like a car now, isn’t it? …

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The Build – Part 3 The next step in our Team Associated TC7 build is the suspension. This suspension is similar to the TC6.2, using separate hinge pin blocks and inserts to control things like anti-squat and toe. It also uses a unique shock mounting system that makes removing the shocks quick and easy. Ok, …

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The Build – Part 1 I’m going to kick off our TC7 build with the shocks. Team Associated has included a set of FOX shocks with the Genuine Kashima Coating, so you know they’re going to be silky smooth and super consistent! I’m not a fan of shock building so I’m always glad to get …

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The Build – Part 2 Part 2 of the Team Associated TC7 build revolves around the differentials. The front end uses a locked diff, or spool, while the rear uses a fluid-filled gear diff. This is pretty much the standard in touring car racing now, so let’s quit talking and get right to it! Team …

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