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Setups
Gearing
Stock gearing for the Team Associated TC7, with common pinions and their ratios.
| Pinion | Spur ÷ pinion | FDR |
|---|---|---|
| 15T | 5.80 | 11.60 |
| 16T | 5.44 | 10.88 |
| 17T | 5.12 | 10.24 |
| 18T | 4.83 | 9.67 |
| 19T | 4.58 | 9.16 |
| 20T | 4.35 | 8.70 |
| 21T | 4.14 | 8.29 |
| 22T | 3.95 | 7.91 |
| 23T | 3.78 | 7.57 |
| 24T | 3.63 | 7.25 |
| 25T | 3.48 | 6.96 |
| 26T | 3.35 | 6.69 |
| 27T | 3.22 | 6.44 |
| 28T | 3.11 | 6.21 |
| 29T | 3.00 | 6.00 |
| 30T | 2.90 | 5.80 |
| 31T | 2.81 | 5.61 |
| 32T | 2.72 | 5.44 |
| 33T | 2.64 | 5.27 |
| 34T | 2.56 | 5.12 |
| 35T | 2.49 | 4.97 |
What pinion should I run?
Tell us your motor and track and get a starting pinion for the Team Associated TC7, with the range racers in the class run.
Get a recommendation →Shop pinion gears at AMain →What pinion gear should I use on the Team Associated TC7?
It depends on your motor and the track. A hotter motor (lower turns, higher Kv) takes a smaller pinion; a tight track wants a lower gear than an open one. Start near the middle of the pinions the TC7 shipped with, run a few minutes, and check motor temperature before going up a tooth. The So Dialed Pinion Recommender gives a starting pinion for your motor where we have class data.
What is the internal ratio (transmission ratio) of the Team Associated TC7?
The TC7 has an internal ratio of 2:1. Final drive ratio = spur ÷ pinion × 2. With the stock 87T spur, a 15T pinion gives an FDR of 11.60 and a 35T gives 4.97.
How many teeth is the stock spur gear on the Team Associated TC7?
87 teeth. Changing the spur moves every pinion's ratio at once; most racers leave the spur and tune with the pinion.
Kit setup
Kit shock setup. Part numbers link to AMain.
- Front
- 37.5 wt
- Rear
- 37.5 wt
- Rear
- 3,000 cst
What shock oil does the Team Associated TC7 come with?
Out of the box the TC7 runs 37.5 wt front, 37.5 wt rear (Team Associated oil), on 3 x 1.1mm (#31689) front, 3 x 1.1mm (#31689) rear pistons. That is the kit setup; you will need to adjust it for your track conditions. The RC Setup App can help dial it in.
What springs does the Team Associated TC7 come with?
The kit springs are Blue 15.9lb/in (#31717) front, Blue 15.9lb/in (#31717) rear. Stiffer springs suit high grip and big jumps; softer springs add grip on slick or bumpy tracks.
What diff fluid does the Team Associated TC7 come with?
The kit diff fluid is 3,000 cst rear. Thicker front adds steering on power; thicker center sends more drive rearward; thicker rear stabilizes the car under throttle.
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