Team Associated RC10 Team Car Gold Edition 1/10th 2WD buggy

Originally released back in 1990, the Team Associated RC10 Team Car was an upgraded version of the base model RC10 Championship Edition (6011), which was also released that same year. The RC10 Team Car was the latest state-of-the-art, 2WD off-road racing buggy in the world and was the first RC10 to feature the Stealth ATC Transmission, hard anodized shocks with PTFE coating, and updated suspension geometry.

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At the 1990 Off-Road ROAR Nationals, Team Associated finished 1st, 2nd, and 3rd using these new parts. Cliff Lett took first place at the Nationals, which didn’t surprise anyone, but the big surprise was Brent Wallace and J.D. Beckwith, both who finished 2nd and 3rd at the very first race using the new Stealth transmission! There were many similar reports of equal success from racers all around the world after using the Stealth transmission in their older RC10’s. Later, some of these parts would eventually be included in the RC10 Team Car kit. Later, some of these parts would eventually be included in the RC10 Team Car kit.

The front suspension:

Many of the RC10’s racing refinements can be found up front. A wider, more aggressive stance is made possible with longer front suspension arms. The wider track, combined with zero offset steering blocks give the RC10 more high speed stability and better tracking. Other advantages are quicker steering response and faster turn-in to cut tighter lines through sharp corners. Because no two drivers or tracks are alike, the RC10 front suspension uses front shock towers with additional mounting points for extended travel and progressive spring rate adjustment, quick release spring retainers and turnbuckles to make dialing-in the right settings a simple and rapid process.

Rear suspension and gearbox:

For that extra added stability under power, the RC10 incorporates adjustable rear toe-in. Using rugged suspension mount blocks, you can select 0 or 3.0 degree toe-in. We’ve also included Team Associated’s Stealth ATC Transmission. This low-inertia 3-gear transmission features 48 pitch gears with a 2.25 final drive ratio, steel ball bearings, quick-change spur gear, long-life clutch friction plate, large area/high torque clutch plates, and high torque ball differential with steel balls.

The monocoque:

The nearly indestructible monocoque of the RC10 has proven to be the most durable and versatile chassis for a radio controlled car. Incredibly strong and impervious to flexing, the RC10 monocoque is deep drawn from lightweight, T6 aircraft alloy, then heat-treated for additional strength. The smooth bottom of the monocoque glides easily over rough terrain, the high sides keep out debris and strengthen the chassis.

The wheels and tires:

A one-piece wheel design has been included with the RC10. These racing wheels are lighter than the three-piece design, are sized to fit low profile tires, and are precision molded in virgin nylon for optimum strength and concentricity. Team Associated ribbed front tires and medium compound, spiked rears keep the RC10 hooked upon most off-road racing surfaces. Team Associated tires are molded from special long wear, high traction formulas.

Features:

• Authentic replica of the RC10 Buggy Kit originally released in 1990
• Gold anodized Laser etched aluminum monocoque tub chassis
• Wider Front Arm Geometry
• Hardened Universal Driveshafts
• Fully adjustable four-wheel independent suspension
• Long travel, fluid-filled anodized aluminum coil-over shocks
• Sealed 3-gear Stealth A.T.C. transmission
• High-torque ball differential
• Exceptional ground clearance with low center of gravity
• Front and rear tires with one-piece racing wheels
• Clear Viper body and wing
• Fiberglass shock towers
• Full metal ball bearings
• Fits 6-cell NiMH and 2S LiPo battery packs

About Associated Electrics: Associated Electrics has been in the forefront of hobby-car racing since 1965. From its humble beginnings with a few slot-car parts to today, Associated Electrics has grown to designing and shipping thousands of radio-control cars and parts to hobby shops around the world. Associated Electrics is the industry leader in race-level competition vehicles in a variety of sizes, ranging from diminutive 1:18 scale to serious nitro-thundering 1:8 scale machines. Our vehicles ride on road and off road, and are powered by electric motors and nitro engines. Our race-winning offerings include buggies, touring cars, monster trucks, and realistic-looking Short Course trucks.

Associated Electrics manages an in-house staff to research and develop our own race-related radio-control car products. Our talented engineers – many accomplished racers themselves – bring their years of solid racing experience to design cars that will compete at the highest levels of competition. Associated Electrics fields a worldwide race team of unparalleled talent. Our stable of drivers are responsible for the many championship-caliber awards amassed since our first products in the early 1970s. We race what we sell. And we win big! Associated Electrics creates its own packaging, manuals, and catalogs with its experienced in-house design department. A dedicated staff continually updates the web site at associatedelectrics.com and the online store right here in our Lake Forest office building. The in-house shipping department fulfills orders and ships products worldwide. Our sales department handles the needs of distributors around the world.