Evolution of the RC10 1:10 Buggy
Introduction
The RC10 2WD buggy has had a long and illustrious career. Here is a roadmap tracing the Team Associated releases from the start, and the IFMAR World Championship winnings the series collected along the way. Keep in mind that pinning down the features for each model is like shooting a moving target -- the models were still in flux after their first release, with parts being updated or their color changed while the part number and packaging remained the same (these were called "running changes"). So the features mentioned below, taken from the printed literature, represent a snapshot in time for that model.
This page focuses on the 2WD versions of Team Associated 1:10 electric buggies.
Updated May 22, 2024
Chassis Stamp by RC10 version
- No stamp: First generation.
- A: First generation (light gold chassis).
- A: 2nd generation (gold chassis).
- AB: 2nd gen with Associated transmission holes added (gold chassis).
- B: 3rd gen with Associated transmission holes added (black or gold).
- C: Worlds light weight (milled black chassis).
- C: Championship Edition Chassis (gold).
- (Source: Wikipedia -- but page has been removed)
RC10 Buggy World Championship Wins (1:10 scale, electric)
Number at beginning of each line represents its place among the overall IFMAR World Championship order of wins for Team Associated. So "#4" is Team Associated's fourth IFMAR WC win.
- #4 1985 Jay Halsey, RC10
1:10 Off-Road Electric, 2WD, Pomona/Del Mar, CA
- #8 1989 Masami Hirosaka, RC10
1:10 Off-Road Electric, 2WD, St. Ives, Australia
- #10 1991 Masami Hirosaka, RC10
1:10 Off-Road Electric, 2WD, Detroit, MI
- #12 1993 Brian Kinwald, RC10
1:10 Off-Road Electric, 2WD, Basildon, England
- #13 1995 Matt Francis, RC10B2
1:10 Off-Road Electric, 2WD, Tsukuba City, Japan
- #16 1999 Masami Hirosaka, RC10B3
1:10 Off-Road Electric, 2WD, Rauma, Finland
online article
- #18 2003 Billy Easton, RC10B4
1:10 Off-Road Electric, 2WD, Largo, FL
online article
- #20 2005 Neil Cragg , RC10B4
1:10 Off-Road Electric, 2WD, Collegno, Italy
online article
- #21 2007 Hayato Matsuzaki, RC10B4
1:10 Off-Road Electric, 2WD, Hakusan Ichirino, Japan
online article
- #24 2009 Martin Achter, RC10B4
1:10 Off-Road Electric, 2WD, Pretoria, South Africa
online article
- #25 2011 Ryan Cavalieri, RC10B4.1
1:10 Off-Road Electric, 2WD, Vaasa, Finland
online article
- #28 2015 Spencer Rivkin, RC10B5M
1:10 Off-Road Electric, 2WD, Tsukuba, Japan
online article
- #30 2019 Spencer Rivkin, RC810B6.1DL
1:10 Off-Road Electric, 2WD, Trencín, Slovakia
online article
RC10 Buggy Releases
1984 RC10
#6000 Photo
Model versions:
- #6000 Basic kit, less all electrical, less bearings $188.00
- #6010 Full kit, less battery, less bearings $225.00
- #6012 Full kit, less battery, body, wing, bearings $215.00
- #6016 Full kit, ball bearings, less battery $290.00
- #6020 Full kit, with battery pack, less bearings $265.00
Features:
- Heat treated, gold anodized aircraft aluminum chassis tub.
- Replaceable gold anodized nose (skid) plate.
- Adjustable wheelbase.
- Two spring sets, low and high rate.
- High volume hydraulic shocks, double O-Ring sealed, gold anodized.
- Adjustable, limited-slip ball differential.
- Servo saver, linkage, and universal servo mounts fit most radios.
- Prefabricated oilite bushings throughout (except ball bearing kits).
- Quick-change battery- and body-mounting hardware.
- High-traction pneumatic tires: knobby rears, grooved fronts.
- High-impact nylon rear rims fit Associated and Tamiya "Holiday" tires.
- Quick-change knock-off rear hubs are key-locked to the axle.
- High-impact nylon front wheels.
- Quality screws throughout. Allen cap, button, flat heat, and aluminum flat head.
- Step-by-step assembly instructions, with photos of every step.
In addition, some kits include all or part of the following:
- Yokomo stock class 05 motor.
- Heavy-duty throttle resistor, wiper, bypass, and mounting bracket.
- 16-gauge silicone wiring harness, with dropping diodes for radio.
- Durable clear polycarbonate body, with driver and adjustable wing.
- 6-cell NiCd pack and fast-charge cord.
- Precision ball bearing set, 16 bearings total.
(Above source: RC10 Catalog, April 1989)
1989 TQ10 Graphite
TQ10 Graphite Photo
Released exclusively for Horizon Hobby Distributors Inc. Substantially the same as the RC10 Graphite, but the chassis is not woven, and is a slightly different shape.
Model versions:
Features:
- TQ wheels and tires
- Limited-slip VariLok ball differential allows the outside rear wheel to turn slightly faster than the inside on the corner
- Unpainted driver, wing, and body
(Above sources: TQ10 Graphite Instruction Manual, no date.)
1989 RC10 Graphite
#6025 Photo
Released exclusively for Horizon Hobby Distributors Inc. Substantially the same as the RC10 Graphite, but the chassis is not woven, and is a slightly different shape.
Model versions:
- #6025 RC10 Graphite Kit, less all electrical, less ball bearings $250.00
- #6030 RC10 Graphite Kit, less all electrical, with ball bearings $325.00
Features:
- Limited-slip VariLok ball differential allows the outside rear wheel to turn slightly faster than the inside on the corner
- Woven graphite chassis
- New Rear hub carriers with more toe-in
- Longer front arms with two new shock mounting positions
- New front shock tower with new shock mounting positions
- New rear universal-dogbone/stub axle
- New idler gears, strengthened
- New inline front axle and steering blocks
- New low-profile front and rear wheels
- New low-profile front and rear tires
- New turnbuckles, front and rear, for easier adjustments
- Unpainted wing and body
- Associated stock motor
(Above sources: RC10 Graphite Instruction Manual, 1989. RC10 Catalog, October 1989)
1990 RC10 Championship Edition (CE)
#6010 Photo
Model versions (same numbers as earlier RC10):
- #6000 Basic kit, less all electrical, less bearings $188.00
- #6010 Full kit, less battery, less bearings $225.00
- #6012 Full kit, less battery, body, wing, bearings $215.00
- #6016 Full kit, ball bearings, less battery $290.00
- #6020 Full kit, with battery pack, less bearings $265.00
New Features:
- Wide-track front suspension arms
- Zero-offset front kingpins and stub axles
- Longer travel, high-progression front shocks and tower
- Turnbuckle tie-rods and links
- 3° rear toe-in blocks
- New three-piece low-profile wheels and tires (no gluing required)
Standard Features in all CE Kits:
- Heat-treated, gold-anodized aircraft aluminum chassis tub
- Replaceable gold anodized nose (skid) plate
- Adjustable wheelbase
- Two spring sets, low and high rate
- High-volume, precision hydraulic shocks, double O-Ring sealed
- Adjustable, limited-slip ball differential
- Servo saver, linkage, and universal servo mounts that fit most radios
- Prelubed oilite bushings (except ball bearing kits)
- Quick-change battery- and body-mounting hardware
- High-strength, nylon and glass-filled suspension elements
- Step-by-step assembly instructions, with photos
Additional features in full kits #6010, 6016, 6020:
- Yokomo stock class 05 motor
- Heavy-duty throttle resistor, wiper, and bypass
- 16-gauge silicone wiring harness, with provision for radio power
- Durable clear polycarbonate body, with driver and adjustable wing
- 6-cell NiCd pack and fast-charge cord (#6020 only)
- Precision ball bearing set, 16 bearings total (#6016 only)
(Above sources: RC10 Catalog, 1990.)
1990 RC10 Team Car
#6035 Photo
Model versions:
- #6035 RC10 Team Car Kit with black aluminum tub chassis, less battery, motor, radio, and speed control $305.00
- #6036 RC10 Team Car Kit with graphite chassis, less battery, motor, radio, and speed control $345.00
Features:
- Associated transmission
- New, improved, hard-anodized PTFE-coated racing shocks
- Turnbuckle tie-rods and links
- Wide-track front suspension
- Zero-offset front end
- Lightweight one-piece wheels
- Viper buggy body
- Universal dogbone/stub axles
- Ball bearings throughout
(Above sources: RC10 Catalog, May 1992.)
1992 RC10 Championship Edition (CE) Updated
#6011 Photo
Model versions:
- #6011 RC10 Championship Edition, full kit, less battery, less bearings $230.00
Features:
- Associated transmission
- New dust cover
Transmission Features:
- ATC (Associated Torque Clutch) transmission
- Quick-change spur gear
- Case-to-motor plate dirt-proof seal
- Lightweight design
- Long-life clutch friction plate
- Large-area/high-torque clutch plates
- Low-inertia drive train
- Precision-molded 48-pitch gears with extra-low 2.25 final drive ratio
- Reversible motor mounting
- Gold-anodized mounting plate
- Tungsten carbide differential balls
- Bronze bushings
- High-torque ball differential
(Above sources: RC10 Catalog, May 1992. RC10 Championship Edition Instruction Manual, 1992.)
1994 RC10 Worlds Car
#6037 Photo
Model versions:
- #6037 RC10 Worlds Car, complete kit with ball bearings. Less motor, battery, radio, and all electrical $337.00
Features:
- New chassis material, pre-milled and black hard-anodized
- New graphite composite front and rear shock towers
- New strong, black composite front and rear suspension arms
- New rear bulkhead with new adjustment points
- New fiberglass battery strap
- New graphite transmission brace
- New yellow 3-piece front wheels, 2.175" 1-piece rear wheels
- New Pro-Line® XTR tires, front and rear, with rear foam inserts
- New RC Performance Pecialties® Turbo Mirage polycarbonate body
- New bushing bellcrank steering
- New silicone shock oil
- New 1.02" rear shock shafts ans suspension travel limiters, front and rear
- Associated transmission
- Hard anodized PTFE-sealed shocks
- Aluminum inline front axles
- 30° caster blocks
- Universal-dogbone rear axles
(Above source: RC10 Catalog, Aug. 1994.)
1995 RC10B2
#9011 Photo
Model versions:
- #9011 RC10B2 Sport less motor, battery, radio and all electrical $250.00
- #9000 RC10B2 Less battery and radio $340.00
Features:
- New molded composite chassis
- Front and rear suspension travel increased
- Front shocks lengthened
- Associated transmission with larger 2.4:1 differential
- New lightweight rear shock tower
- New universal axle design, smaller axle shaft
- New, larger, ball bearings in hub carriers
- New rear suspension arms allows wheelbase changes
- New low-profile body for the B2
(Above source: Associated Kits, Jan. 1997.)
1997 RC10B3
#9003 Photo
#9013 Photo
#9033 Photo
Model versions:
- #9003 RC10B3 Basic Kit Less motor, pinion gear, battery, radio, and all electrical $215.00
- #9013 RC10B3 Sport Kit Less battery, pinion gear, and radio $260.00
- #9033 RC10B3 Team Kit Less motor, battery, pinion gear, radio, and all electrical $320.00
Features:
- Quadra-symmetric (equal length front and rear) suspension
- Full ball bearings (bronze bushings for Basic and Sport kits)
- Extra-long suspension arms
- Optimized front-end geometry; adjustable caster, camber, toe-in
- Redesigned steering blocks for improved Ackermann
- Impoved block carriers with 30° caster
- Stronger ball end cups from the RC10T3 truck
- Molded composite chassis
- New Pro-Line® low-profle Deja-Vu Tu body
- Adjustable battery placement with foam spacers
- 2.40:1 Associated transmission with bearings (bushings in Basic and Sport kits)
- MIP® CVD™ axles (dogbones with stub axles for Basic and Sport kits)
- Larger, 2.2" lightweight, 1-piece dish wheels (3-piece wheels for Basic and Sport kits)
2.2" Pro-Line® tires. Front: 4 Rib M2. Rear: Holeshot M2.
- Hard-anodized, PTFE-coated gray shocks (Gold-anodized shocks for Basic and Sport kit)
- Motor and mechanical speed control included in Sport Kit
- Instruction manual with exploded drawings or photos
Related:
#9021 Photo
#9022 Photo
- #9021 Worlds Upgrade Kit $29.95
- #9022 B3 Conversion Kit Convert B2 to B3, standard composite parts $99.00
- #9023 B3 Conversion Kit Convert B2 to B3, carbon fiber composite parts $130.00
(Above source: RC10B3 Catalog, Sep. 1997. RC10B3 Instruction Manual, 2000. Associated Kits Catalog.)
2000 RC10B3 Factory Team
#9043 Photo
Model versions:
- #9043 RC10B3 Factory Team Kit Less motor, battery, pinion gear, radio, and all electrical $369.95
Factory Team Features:
- 2.40:1 Associated transmission ball bearings
- Full graphite chassis
- Pro-Line® low-profle Deja-Vu Tu body
- Graphite suspension arms and shock towers
- Factory Team blue anodized motror plate, chassis plate and front kickup
- Factory Team blue titanium turnbuckles
- MIP® CVD™ axles
- Larger, 2.2" lightweight, 1-piece dish wheels
- Adjustable battery placement
- Hard-anodized, PTFE-coated gray shocks
- Larger, 2.2" lightweight, 1-piece dish wheels
- Factory Team parts throughout
(Above source: Associated Kits, March 2000. RC10B3 Instruction Manual, 2000.)
2003 RC10B4
#9035 Photo
Model versions:
- #9035 B4 Factory Team Kit $379.99
- #9034 B4 Team Kit $299.99
B4 Features:
- 2.60:1 laydown Associated transmission with bearings in kits
- Front shocks behind the shock tower
- Sealed ball bearings in kits
- Lower motor, battery, body and wing mounting ppositions
- Captured hinge pin design - no E-Clips to secure
- New, longer MIP® CVD™ dogbones and axles in kit version
- Lower motor mounting position
- Kimbrough® spur gear
- Pro-Line® M3 racing compound front and rear tires in kit versions
- Plenty of chassis room to hold most electronics
- All-new molded composite low-CG chassis
- Adjustable battery position
- New design battery hold-down strap
- Steel turnbuckles
- Fully adjustable caster, camber, and toe-in
- Angled bellcrank "co-planar" steering
- Built-in servo saver
- Vertical ball end adjustment, front and rear
- Clear body
Factory Team Kit includes:
- Heavy Duty Servo Saver Spring
- Steering Rack Bearings
- Center Drilled Trailing Front Axle
- Titanium Turnbuckles
- Lightweight Outdrive Set
- Threaded Hard-anodized Shock Bodies, .89" and 1.18" stroke
- Gold Shock Shafts, .71" and 1.02" stroke
- Blue titanium turnbuckles
- Aluminum servo Saver Bolt
- Aluminum Front Hinge Pin Brace
- Aluminum Milled Motor Plate
- Aluminum Rear Axle Wheel Spacers
- Aluminum Shock Pivot Balls
- Aluminum Servo Mounts
- Aluminum Servo Mount Screws
- Aluminum 8-32 Locknuts
- Aluminum Body Clips
- Graphite/Carbon Top Plate
- Graphite/Carbon Chassis
- Graphite/Carbon Front & Rear A-Arms
- Graphite/Carbon Front & Rear Shock Towers
- Graphite/Carbon Rear Chassis Brace
- Graphite/Carbon Battery Strap, woven graphite
(Above source: RC10B4 Instruction Manual, 2003. Parts listing from Wikipedia article.)
2005 RC10B4 RTR SE
#9036 Photo
Model versions:
- #9036 B4 RTR SE (Special Edition) Less battery $389.99
B4 RTR SE Features:
- Already assembled
- Blue aluminum shock bodies
- Associated dogbone rear axles
- Painted body, red or blue design painted in RTR.
- Associated transmission, 2-channel radio, electronic speed control, receiver, motor, and pinion gear.
(Above source: RC10B4 Instruction Manual, 2003-2005. RC10B4 Catalog, Sep. 2005.)
2006 RC10B4 RS RTR
#9037 Photo
Model versions:
- #9037 B4 RS (Race Spec) RTR Less battery $389.99
B4 RS RTR Features:
- Already assembled
- Blue aluminum shock bodies
- Associated dogbone rear axles
- Steel turnbuckles
- Bearings
- Racing compound front and rear tires
- Painted body, red or blue design painted in RTR.
- Associated 2.60:1 transmission with ball bearings
- 2-channel radio, electronic speed control, receiver, Reedy Radon motor, and pinion gear.
(Above source: RC10B4 Instruction Manual, 2003-2005. Team Associated Kit & RTR Catalog, Jan. 2006.)
2010 RC10B4.1 RTR 2.4GHz (Brushless)
#9039 Photo
Model versions:
- #9039 RC10B4.1 RTR 2.4GHz (Brushless) $389.99
Features:
- Built on the 4-time World Champion and 5-time National Champion RC10B4 platform
- XP3-SS 2.4 GHz 3-channel radio system with SHV1504 MG metal gear servo
- XP SC450-BL Brushless electronic speed control with LiPo cutoff, forward and reverse with reverse lock out
- Reedy 3300kV brushless motor
- 2.6:1 ratio gearbox with sealed gear differential, dual-sided adjustable slipper clutch, and rubber sealed ball bearings
- Molded composite low-CG chassis with set-screw antenna tube lock
- Blue aluminum shock bodies with molded pre-load clips
- Battery strap with twist-lock thumb knobs
- Rugged steel turnbuckles for adjustable camber and front toe-in
- Angled bellcrank “co-planar” steering with built in servo saver
- Vertical ball ends for roll center adjustments, front & rear
- Factory finished Interceptor 2.0 polycarbonate body
- Pre-mounted tires on white dish wheels
(Above source: Media press release, Dec. 2009.)
2010 RC10B4.1 2.4GHz RTR, brushed
#9038 Photo
Model versions:
- #9038 RC10B4.1 2.4GHz RTR (with brushed motor) $329.99
Features:
- XP3-SS 2.4 GHz 3-channel radio system with SHV1504 MG metal gear servo
- XP SC200 electronic speed control with LiPo cutoff, forward and reverse with reverse lock out
- Reedy 17-turn motor
- 2.6:1 ratio gearbox with sealed gear differential, dual-sided adjustable slipper clutch, and rubber sealed ball bearings
- Molded composite low-CG chassis with set-screw antenna tube lock
- Blue aluminum shock bodies with molded pre-load clips
- Battery strap with twist-lock thumb knobs
- Steel turnbuckles for adjustable camber and front toe-in
- Angled bellcrank "co-planar" steering with built-in servo saver
- Vertical ball ends for roll center adjustments, front and rear
- Factory-finished Interceptor 2.0 polycarbonate body
- Pre-mounted tires on white dish wheels
(Above source: Media press release, Jan. 2010.)
2010 RC10B4.1 Factory Team
#9036 Photo
Model versions:
- #9036 RC10B4.1 Factory Team Kit $399.99
Features:
- Factory Team 0.5° aluminum rear hubs with oversized outer bearing
- Ball differential with lightweight outdrives
- Factory Team V2 hard-anodized threaded shock bodies with bleed-screw caps
- V2 slipper assembly with high-rate spring for more consistent slipper clutch adjustments
- Pro-Line® Vortex body and wing
- Pro-Line® M3 Holeshot 2.0 rear and M3 4-rib front tires
- CVA drive shafts with pin retainer clips
- Durable steel center-drilled front axles
- Carbon-fiber battery strap with blue aluminum thumb screws
- Optimized suspension setup for use with LiPo batteries
- Suspension mounts for 4°, 3.5°, 3°, and 2.5° rear toe included
- Blue titanium turnbuckles
- Complete set of precision ball bearings
- Factory Team blue aluminum hinge pin brace, milled motor plate, servo mounts and much more
(Above source: Media press release, July 2010.)
2012 RC10B4.1 Factory Team Worlds Car
#9040 Photo
Model versions:
- #9040 RC10B4.1 Factory Team Worlds Car Kit $399.99
Features:
- +8mm B4.1 chassis conversion kit
- Pro-Line& Bulldog +8mm body
- Factory Team 0° rear hubs
- Factory Team rear ballast weight
- New B4.1 Worlds Car setup sheet
- Ball differential with light-weight outdrives
- Pro-Line& M3 Holeshot 2.0 rear and M3 4-rib front tires
- Factory Team V2 hard-anodized threaded shock bodies with bleed-screw caps
- V2 slipper assembly with high-rate spring for more consistent slipper clutch adjustments
- CVA joints with pin retainer clips
- Durable steel center-drilled front axles
- Suspension mounts for 4°, 3.5°, 3°, and 2.5° rear toe included
- Blue titanium turnbuckles
- Complete set of precision ball bearings
- Factory Team blue aluminum hinge pin brace, milled motor plate, servo mounts and much more!
(Above source: Media press release, Feb. 2012.)
2012 RC10B4.1 Brushless NiMH Combo
#9039C Photo
Model versions:
- #9039C RC10B4.1 Brushless NiMH Combo $454.98
Features:
- XP 2.4Ghz radio system with SHV1504MG servo (requires 8 AA batteries, not included)
- Reedy 3000mAh WolfPack battery (#694)
- XP SC450-BL Brushless electronic speed control with LiPo cutoff, forward and reverse with reverse lock out
- Reedy 3300kV brushless motor
- 2.6:1 ratio gearbox with sealed gear differential, dual-sided adjustable slipper clutch, and rubber sealed ball bearings
- Molded composite low-CG chassis with set-screw antenna tube lock
- Blue aluminum shock bodies with molded pre-load clips
- Battery strap with twist-lock thumb knobs
- Rugged steel turnbuckles for adjustable camber and front toe-in
- Factory finished Interceptor 2.0 polycarbonate body
- Pre-mounted tires on white dish wheels
- Wall charger
(Above source: Web site, Aug. 2012.)
2012 RC10B4.1 RTR LiPo Combo
#9039C Photo
Model versions:
- #9039LC RC10B4.1 RTR LiPo Combo $547.97
Features:
- XP 2.4Ghz radio system with SHV1504MG servo (requires 8 AA batteries, not included)
- Reedy 3000mAh WolfPack battery (#730)
- XP SC450-BL Brushless electronic speed control with LiPo cutoff, forward and reverse with reverse lock out
- Reedy 3300kV brushless motor
- 2.6:1 ratio gearbox with sealed gear differential, dual-sided adjustable slipper clutch, and rubber sealed ball bearings
- Molded composite low-CG chassis with set-screw antenna tube lock
- Blue aluminum shock bodies with molded pre-load clips
- Battery strap with twist-lock thumb knobs
- Rugged steel turnbuckles for adjustable camber and front toe-in
- Factory finished Interceptor 2.0 polycarbonate body
- Pre-mounted tires on white dish wheels
- Reedy 526-S AC/DC LiPo/LiFe Balance Charger (#604)
(Above source: Web site, Oct. 2012.)
2013 RC10B4.2 Factory Team
#9041 Photo
Model versions:
- #9041 RC10B4.2 Factory Team $459.99
Features:
- Factory Team 12mm "Big Bore" hard anodized aluminum threaded shocks with TiN "Gold" 3mm shock shafts
- VTS slipper (variable torque, multi-plate slipper with 3 drive surfaces) assembly featuring a high-resolution spring
- Factory Team blue aluminum bellcrank set
- Factory Team 12mm blue aluminum front and rear clamping hexes with hex wheels
- Factory Team 7075-T6 blue aluminum 0° rear hubs with oversized outer bearing
- +8mm B4 chassis and Pro-Line Bulldog +8mm body
- Updated shock towers optimized for the 12mm "Big Bore" shocks
- Ball differential with light-weight outdrives
- Factory Team carbon fiber battery strap and blue aluminum thumb screws
- CVA joints with pin retainer clips
- Factory Team rear ballast weight
- Factory Team blue titanium turnbuckles
- Complete set of precision ball bearings
- Factory Team blue aluminum hinge pin brace, milled motor plate, servo mounts, and much more!
(Above source: Media press release, Jan. 2013.)
2013 RC10B4.1 Worlds Car Kit, Big Bore Combo
#9040BB Photo
Model versions:
- #9040BB RC10B4.1 Worlds Car Kit, Big Bore Combo $519.97
Features:
- 12mm "Big Bore" shocks
- +8mm B4.1 chassis conversion
- Pro-Line® Bulldog +8mm body
- Factory Team 0° rear hubs
- Factory Team rear ballast weight
- New B4.1 Factory Team Worlds Car setup sheet
(Above source: Web site, Feb. 2013.)
2013 RC10B4.2RS RTR
#9042 Photo
Model versions:
- #9042 RC10B4.2RS RTR $409.99
Features:
- Fully assembled 2WD buggy
- XP SC500-BL Brushless water resistant speed control with LiPo cutoff and High Power connector
- Powerful Reedy 3300kV brushless motor
- XP 2.4 GHz 2-channel radio system with digital metal gear servo
- Water-resistant enclosed receiver box
- Blue anodized aluminum V2 coil-over shock absorbers
- Heavy-duty sealed gear differential with adjustable slipper clutch
- New high traction compound tires pre-mounted on white hex drive wheels
- Factory finished Interceptor 2.0 polycarbonate body
- Molded composite chassis and battery strap that fits NiMH or LiPo battery packs
- Rugged steel turnbuckles for adjustable camber and front toe-in
- Vertical ball ends for roll center adjustments, front and rear
(Above source: Media press release, April 2013.)
2013 RC10 Classic
#6001 Photo
Model versions:
- #6001 RC10 Classic $399.99
Features:
- Authentic replica of the RC10 Buggy Kit originally released in 1984
- Gold anodized 6061-T6 aluminum monocoque tub chassis
- Fully adjustable four-wheel independent suspension
- Long travel, fluid-filled gold-anodized aluminum coil-over shocks
- Low-profile, sealed, six-gear transmission
- VariLok adjustable ball differential
- Exceptional ground clearance with low center of gravity
- Pro-Line® front and rear tires with modular racing wheels
- Clear ProTech body with driver figure and wing
- Fiberglass shock towers
- Oilite bushings throughout
- Accepts 6-cell NiMH and 2S LiPo battery packs
(Above source: Media press release, June 2013.)
2014 RC10 Worlds Car
#6002 Photo
Model versions:
- #6002 RC10 World's Car Kit $459.99
Features:
- Black, hard-anodized 6061-T6 machined aluminum monocoque chassis
- Stealth 3-gear transmission with ball differential
- V2 slipper assembly with molded gear cover
- 16 precision ball bearings included
- Turbo Mirage body, 5.5" wing, and replica vintage decals
- V2 threaded hard anodized 6061-T6 aluminum coilover shocks with molded bleeder caps
- Independent suspension with durable long front arms and refined geometry
- In-line aluminum front axles and 30-degree caster blocks
- Fiber composite shock towers and battery strap
- Graphite transmission brace
- Updated CVA axle drivetrain
- World's Car bellcrank steering
- 2.2" one-piece wheels
- Steel turnbuckles
(Above source: Media press release, January 2014.)
2014 RC10B5
#90001 Photo
Model versions:
- #90001 RC10B5 Team Kit $389.99
- #90001B Limited Edition B5 Team Kit with B5M Conversion $499.98
Features:
- Narrowed composite tub chassis with centralized mass, optimized motor position, metric hardware, and fits R.O.A.R.-approved 2S saddle packs, 2S short packs, and 2S square packs
- Factory Team V2 12mm Big Bore threaded aluminum shocks with 3mm shock shafts and updated O-rings for improved smoothness
- Factory Team VTS (Variable Torque multi-plate Slipper) with three drive surfaces and high-resolution spring
- New transmission has stronger gears, precision ball bearings, and a 14 carbide ball differential for increased life and torque capacity
- New front suspension features heavy-duty steering and caster blocks, while the insert system allows for easy caster and trailing axle adjustments
- Adjustable front suspension mount angle kick-up options of 25° and 30° are included
- One-piece front axle/hex adapter and larger front wheel bearing for added durability
- Heavy-duty lubricated ball cups and optimized ball studs allow for maximum suspension travel while reducing binding and friction
- Updated full bearing steering system with horizontal ball studs for finer Ackermann adjustments
- Rear hubs feature larger bearings as well as the quick and easy insert system to adjust camber link position and rear toe-in
- B5 clear body and wing included
(Above source: Media press release, December 2013)
2014 RC10B5M
#90003 Photo
Model versions:
- #90003 RC10B5M Team Kit $
- #90000 RC10B5M Factory Lite Kit $469.99
- #90002 RC10B5M Champions Edition Kit $509.99
- #91539 B5 to B5M Conversion Kit $109.99
- #91540 B5M to B5 Conversion Kit $69.99
- #90002C B5M to B5MCE Conversion Kit $130.00
Features, B5M Team Kit:
- Narrowed hard anodized aluminum chassis with centralized mass and mid-motor position for improved handling on high grip off road tracks
- Chassis accepts R.O.A.R.-approved 2S saddle packs and 2S short packs using the additional foam insert
- Factory Team V2 12mm Big Bore threaded aluminum shocks with 3mm shock shafts and updated O-rings for improved smoothness
- Factory Team VTS (Variable Torque multi-plate Slipper) with three drive surfaces and high-resolution spring
- New transmission has stronger gears, precision ball bearings, and a 14 carbide ball differential for increased life and torque capacity
- Adjustable front suspension mount angle (kick-up) options of 25° and 30°
- New gull wing front suspension features heavy-duty steering and caster blocks, while the insert system allows for easy caster and trailing axle adjustments
- One-piece front axle/hex adapter and larger front wheel bearing for added durability
- Updated full bearing steering system with horizontal ball studs for finer Ackermann adjustments
- Heavy-duty ball cups and ball studs allow for maximum suspension travel while reducing binding and friction
- Rear hubs feature larger bearings as well as the quick and easy insert system to adjust camber link position and rear toe-in
- B5M clear body and wing included
(Above source: Media press release, December 2013.)
Features, B5M Factory Lite:
- Lightweight, hard-anodized aluminum chassis with centralized mass and mid-motor position for improved handling on high-grip offroad tracks
- Chassis fits R.O.A.R.-approved 2S saddle packs and 2S short packs using optional foam insert
- V2 12mm "Big Bore" threaded aluminum shocks with 3mm shafts and updated O-rings for improved smoothness
- Aluminum rear ball stud mount for added strength
- New 3-gear transmission for lower rotating mass and extra acceleration, with lightweight V2 aluminum top shaft included
- Heavy-duty rear axle for added strength
- Lightweight aluminum front axle/hex adapter and larger front wheel bearing for added durability
- Factory Team upgraded ball bearing kit and titanium turnbuckles included
- Aluminum rear clamping hex with laser etching
- Heavy-duty ball cups and ball studs allow for maximum suspension travel while reducing binding and friction
- Rear hubs feature larger bearings and the easy-insert system to adjust camber link position and rear toe-in
- Team Associated B5M clear body and wing included
(Above source: Media press release, January 2015.)
Features, B5M Champions Edition:
- Factory Team FOX® shocks with Genuine Kashima® Coat provide the smoothest piston/shock body fit, allowing the vehicle to land solidly
- Both 3- AND 4-gear transmissions are included to allow tuning of chassis pitch for different grip conditions
- Both flat front suspension arms AND gullwing suspension arms allow for steering feel and stability adjustments
- JConcepts™ Finnisher B5M front wing for additional stability at high speed
- Factory Team aluminum rear ball stud mount for added strength
- Heavy-duty rear axles for added strength
- Both V2 AND a VTS (Variable Torque multi-plate Slipper) slipper configurations provide options for feel and rotating mass
- Aluminum rear clamping hex with laser etching provide tight wheel to axle fit
- Narrowed hard-anodized aluminum chassis with centralized mass and mid-motor position for improved handling on high-grip offroad tracks
- Factory Team lightweight aluminum front axle/hex adapter and large front wheel bearing for added durability
- Factory Team titanium turnbuckles provide strength and weight savings
- Team Associated B5M clear body and wing included
(Above source: press release, Media press release, November 2015.)
2016 RC10B6
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Model versions:
- #90011 RC10B6 Team Kit $459.99
Features:
- Turf/Carpet/Clay configuration
- 3-gear laydown Stealth(TM) transmission: lower CG and reduced polar moment
- Gear diffential: more corner speed and forward acceleration
- Gull-wing front arms with wider shock tower: lower CG and increased on-power steering
- Ability to mount shocks on front or rear of rear arms
- Hard anodized aluminum pocketed chassis included. Optional weights (not included) allow weight bias tuning.
- Reverse bell-crank steering rack design allows more room for electronics
- Repositioned A plate provides maximum front end clearance
- One-piece steering blocks with bolt on Ackermann plate
- Lightweight and durable aluminum C plate and aluminum ball stud mount
- Updated ball cups and turnbuckles for precise adjustments and durability
- Adjustable battery hold-down strap allows weight bias tuning
- Aluminum front axle and rear hexes for less rotating mass and long-lasting durability
- V2 12mm "Big Bore" threaded aluminum shocks with 3mm TiN coated shafts and low friction X-rings for improved smoothness
- Factory Team Aluminum Shock Bushings provide stable shock mounts
- Heavy-duty rear axle for added strength
- Factory Team upgraded ball bearings
- Team Associated clear body and screw-mounted wing by JConcepts™
(Above source: Media press release, April 2016)
2016 RC10B6D
#90012 Photo
Model versions:
- #90012 RC10B6D Team Kit $459.99
Features:
- Clay/Hard Dirt/Loose Dirt configuration
- Standup 3-gear Stealth™ transmission: more rearward weight for increased rear traction
- Ball differential: more rear traction and stability
- Flat front arms with narrower shock tower: more responsive steering and quicker release out of corner
- Hard anodized aluminum pocketed chassis included. Optional weights (not included) allow weight bias tuning.
- Centralized motor positioning for optimum side-to-side balance
- Repositioned A plate provides maximum front end clearance
- One-piece steering blocks with bolt on Ackermann plate
- Lightweight and durable aluminum C plate and aluminum ball stud mount
- Updated ball cups and turnbuckles for precise adjustments and durability
- Adjustable battery hold-down strap allows weight bias tuning
- Aluminum front axle and rear hexes for less rotating mass and long-lasting durability
- V2 12mm "Big Bore" threaded aluminum shocks with 3mm TiN coated shafts and low friction X-rings for improved smoothness
- Factory Team Aluminum Shock Bushings provide stable shock mounts
- Heavy-duty rear axle for added strength
- Factory Team upgraded ball bearings
- Team Associated clear body and screw-mounted wing by JConcepts™
(Above source: Media press release, April 2016)
2016 RC10B64D
#90015 Photo
Model versions:
- #90015 RC10B64D Team Kit $659.99
Features:
- Robust suspension arms with multiple shock mounting positions
- 7075 hard-anodized narrow aluminum chassis with lightweight plastic side guards
- Aluminum floating motor mount allows consistent torsional chassis flex
- Aluminum/carbon fiber floating servo mount offers a tweak-free assembly
- Easy access to differentials allow quick tuning and maintenance
- Front and rear anti-roll bars provide flat cornering
- Center gear differential maximizes drive out of the corner
- 12mm aluminum drive hexes in both front and rear
- Stiff and lightweight 4mm thick carbon fiber shock towers
- Fully adjustable aluminum front and rear suspension arm mounts
- Precision-made aluminum caster blocks for added durability
- B6 generation ball cups and turnbuckles for precise adjustments and durability
- All metric hardware
- V2 12mm big bore threaded aluminum shocks with TiN shock shafts
- Option to mount rear shocks on either the front or rear of the rear suspension arms
- Factory Team upgraded ball bearings
- Team Associated clear body and screw-mounted wing by JConcepts™
- Factory Team Aluminum Shock Bushings provide a stable shock mount base
(Above source: Media press release, November 2016)
2017 RC10B64
#90014 Photo
Model versions:
- #90014 RC10B64 Team Kit $659.99
Features:
- V2 12mm Big Bore threaded aluminum shocks with 3mm TiN coated shafts and low friction X-rings for improved smoothness
- Factory Team floating aluminum motor mount and aluminum/carbon servo mounts
- Refined arm mount geometry with quick and easy tuning
- Front and rear anti-roll bars keep chassis flat for increased corner speed
- Narrow, 7075 hard-anodized aluminum chassis with centralized mass
- Strengthened front and rear suspension with hard-anodized aluminum caster blocks and carbon fiber shock towers
- Team Associated clear body and screw-mounted wing by JConcepts™
- All metric hardware throughout
- Easy access center slipper clutch with LCF (Low Coefficient Friction) pads
- 5mm front wheel aluminum drive hexes
(Above source: Media press release, March 2017)
2018 RC10B6.1
#90020 Photo
Model versions:
- #90020 RC10B6.1 Team Kit $479.99
Features:
- Easy-access gear differential
- Differential height adjustment with 0, 1, 2, and 3mm inserts included
- New slipper assembly for better weight balance and shock clearance
- 3-gear Laydown Stealth® transmission for lower and forward CG
- Heavy-duty V2 routed graphite front shock tower with tower guard
- Heavy-duty V2 routed graphite rear tower, standard height
- Heavy-duty V2 rear axle with 67mm bones
- V2 springs for a more reactive and nimble feel
- Innovative rear arm with molded inserts for ultra-fine lower shock mount adjustment
- Molded spur gear guard to help protect body from damage
- Front and rear anti-roll bars limit chassis roll for increased corner speed
- Battery strap allows the use of optional turnbuckle-based braces
- Machined pistons included for better fit and smoother operation
- Aluminum rear clamping hex and front axle with laser etching
- Rear hubs feature large bearings and the easy-insert system to adjust camber link position and rear axle height
- One-piece shock bushing to make assembly easier
- Aluminum C and D arm mounts included for large range of anti-squat and toe adjustment
- Lightweight aluminum top shaft
- Factory Team upgraded ball bearing kit included (now oiled instead of greased for less drag)
- JConcepts® B6 clear body and wing included
- Steel chassis weight
(Above source: Media press release, February 2018)
2010 RC10B4.1 RTR 2.4GHz (Brushless)
#90021 Photo
Model versions:
- #90021 RC10B6.1D Team Kit $469.99
Features:
- Easy-access gear differential
- Differential height adjustment with 0, 1, 2, and 3mm inserts included
- New slipper assembly for better weight balance and shock clearance
- 3-gear Lay Back Stealth® transmission for lower and forward CG
- Heavy-duty V2 routed graphite front shock tower with tower guard
- Heavy-duty V2 routed graphite rear tower, standard height
- Heavy-duty V2 rear axle with 67mm bones
- V2 springs for a more reactive and nimble feel
- Innovative rear arm with molded inserts for ultra-fine lower shock mount adjustment
- Molded spur gear guard to help protect body from damage
- +1 steering block arms optimize feel on dirt tracks
- Battery strap allows the use of optional turnbuckle-based braces
- Machined pistons included for better fit and smoother operation
- Aluminum rear clamping hex and front axle with laser etching
- Rear hubs feature large bearings and the easy-insert system to adjust camber link position and rear axle height
- One-piece shock bushing to make assembly easier
- Aluminum C and D arm mounts included for large range of anti-squat and toe adjustment
- Lightweight aluminum top shaft
- Factory Team upgraded ball bearing kit included (now oiled instead of greased for less drag)
- JConcepts® B6 clear body and wing included
(Above source: Media press release, February 2018)
2019 RC10B74
#90026 Photo
Model versions:
- #90026 RC10B74 Team Kit $519.99
Features:
CHASSIS:
- 2mm hard-anodized 7075-T6 aluminum chassis provides improved flex characteristics and minimal mass
- 2.5mm graphite center bulkhead brace for improved stiffness and reduced mass
STEERING:
- Ball bearing raced 7075-T6 aluminum steering rack and composite steering bellcranks with 2.5mm graphite input arm offers optimized Ackermann and adjustable steering rate
- New steering blocks with larger outer ball bearing and increased bearing spacing for improved durability
DIFFS AND SLIPPER:
- Quick-change adjustable differential height with 7075-T6 aluminum bulkheads. Four independent front and rear diff heights possible.
- Easy-access differentials for worry-free maintenance and adjustment
- Fluid-filled gear differentials with machined ring gears, front and rear
- Updated 3-pad slipper assembly allows use of center differential without changing center bone length
SUSPENSION:
- Optimized suspension arm geometry with improved durability and stiffness
- New symmetric rear arms with improved geometry can be flipped to allow a "split" for rear shock mounting position
- 7075-T6 aluminum arm mounts with optimized roll center positions use inserts, which allow fine tuning for a large range of anti-squat, kick-up, and toe adjustments
- Common front and rear anti-roll bars to minimize spare part count
- Anti-roll bar sets for both carpet/turf and dirt included
SHOCKS:
- 4mm graphite shock towers front and rear for improved stiffness and durability
- V2 12mm Big Bore threaded aluminum shock with X-rings for low friction assembly
- New shock lengths front and rear with longer stroke allows increased droop and up-travel for more consistent jumping and landing
- Machined shock pistons for more precise fit and smoother operation
- V2 12mm shock springs for lower achievable ride height and more nimble feel
OTHER FEATURES:
- CVA assemblies for center drive-line with aligned shafts for minimal torque loss and improved efficiency
- New rear hub assembly with modular vertical ball stud camber link mounts and axle height system for precise roll center adjustments
- Outer rear hinge pins captured with bolt head and lock nut for increased durability
- 7075-T6 aluminum motor mount and 7075-T6 aluminum center bulkhead have increased rigidity to maintain more accurate gear mesh
- New 2.5mm graphite battery strap with sliding support tabs for fine tuning battery position (accepts any R.O.A.R. approved 2S "shorty" packs)
- 7075-T6 aluminum 9 degree caster blocks
- "Floating" servo mount with 7075-T6 aluminum mount and 2.5mm graphite brace
- Factory Team ball bearing set with 26 precision ball bearings, now oiled instead of greased for more efficient drivetrain
- Aluminum clamping wheel hexes, front and rear
- Lightweight clear body and clear wing included
(Above source: Media press release, April 2019)
2019 RC10B6.1DL
#90021L Photo
Model versions:
- #90021L Limited Edition RC10B6.1DL Team Kit $479.99
Features:
- 3-gear Laydown Stealth® transmission for lower and forward CG
- Machined pistons included for better fit and smoother operation
- Aluminum rear clamping hexes and front axles with laser etching
- Rear hubs feature large bearings and the easy-insert system to adjust camber link position and rear axle height
- One-piece shock bushings to make assembly easier
- Aluminum C and D arm mounts included for a large range of anti-squat and toe adjustments
- Lightweight aluminum top shaft
- Factory Team upgraded ball bearing kit included
- JConcepts® lightweight B6 clear body and wing
- Easy-access ball differential
- Differential height adjustments with 0, 1, 2, and 3mm inserts included
- New slipper assembly for better weight balance and shock clearance
- Heavy-duty V2 routed graphite front shock tower with tower guard
- Heavy-duty V2 routed graphite rear tower, long
- Heavy-duty V2 rear axles with 67mm bones
- V2 springs for a more reactive and nimble feel
- Innovative rear arms with molded inserts for ultra-fine lower shock mount adjustment
- Molded spur gear guard to help protect body from damage
- +1 steering block arms to optimize feel on dirt tracks
(Above source: Media press release, May 2019)
2020 RC10B6.2
#90023 Photo
Model versions:
- #90023 RC10B6.2 Team Kit $499.99
Features:
- Lightweight 7075-T6 hard anodized and +3mm increased length
- New symmetric 75mm rear arms with improved geometry and stiffness can be flipped to allow an in-between rear shock mounting position
- Longer rear arm (75mm) improves stability and jump landing
- Outer rear hinge pin captured with bolt head and lock nut for increased durability
- Updated left side rail with motor fan mount (fan not included)
- New rear hub assembly with modular vertical ball stud camber link mount and axle height adjustment
- New front wing mount and front wing included
- Bolt-on +1 steering block arms for improved steering response
- 69mm CVA bones for reduced bone plunge and minimized friction at drive pin
- New body design with lower center of mass
- Clear body and wing included
- 24g and 36g steel chassis weights included for improved balance and lower overall center of mass
- 5mm aluminum clamping wheel hexes
- Fluid filled gear differential
- 3-gear Laydown Stealth® transmission for lower and forward CG
- Differential height adjustment with 0, 1, 2, and 3mm inserts included
- 7075-T6 aluminum arm mounts with optimized roll center positions and inserts for tuning anti-squat and toe adjustments
- Heavy-duty V2 routed graphite front shock tower with tower guard
- Heavy-duty V2 routed graphite rear tower, standard
- V2 12mm Big Bore threaded aluminum shocks with X-rings
(Above source: Media press release, January 2020)
2020 RC10B6.2D
#90024 Photo
Model versions:
- #90024 RC10B6.2D Team Kit $499.99
Features:
- New symmetric 73mm rear arms with improved geometry and stiffness can be flipped to allow an in-between rear shock mounting position
- New rear hub assembly with modular vertical ball stud camber link mount and axle height adjustment
- Bolt-on +1 steering block arms for improved steering response
- New body design with lower center of mass
- Clear body and wing included
- New front wing mount and front wing included
- Outer rear hinge pins captured with bolt head and lock nut for increased durability
- Updated left side rail with motor fan mount (fan not included)
- 67mm CVA bones for reduced bone plunge and minimized friction at drive pin
- 13g aluminum chassis weight included for improved mass balance and easy electronics removal
- 7mm aluminum clamping wheel hexes
- Ball differential included
- Both Layback and Laydown Stealth™ transmission assemblies included to fine tune mass balance to track conditions
- Differential height adjustment with 0, 1, 2, and 3mm inserts included
- 7075-T6 aluminum arm mounts with optimized roll center positions and inserts for tuning anti-squat and toe adjustments
- Heavy-duty V2 routed graphite front shock tower with tower guard
(Above source: Media press release, January 2020)
2021 RC10B6.3
#90029 Photo
Model versions:
- #90029 RC10B6.3 Team Kit $514.99
Features:
- New wide pivot rear aluminum arm mounts for use with 73mm arms and 69mm CVA bones to give more predictable rear traction and an easy-to-drive rear-end feel
- New servo mounting system with aluminum chassis mounts and molded brace is much easier to assemble and has an integrated transponder mount
- New molded front and rear tower covers protect the edges of the carbon fiber from damage, and keeps from damaging the track surface
- Octalock spur gear and 11mm Octalock LCF pads using the heavier RC10B74.1 slipper spring for maximum consistency and higher torque capacity
- Tie-rod battery brace parts and hardware included in kit for tuning additional chassis flex
- Molded wire clips included for motor and ESC wires to keep your wiring organized
Updated Features:
- Updated carbon fiber front and rear shock towers with fine hole spacing adjustment
- +3mm extended chassis length for additional stability and reduced weight transfer in high-traction conditions
- Updated chassis and side rails for use with new direct-to-chassis servo mount giving a more direct steering feel and predictable chassis flex going into and out of corners
- Updated top plate that keys to a new steering bellcrank brace for increased durability
- Updated rear wing mounts for more durability and less bending
- Set screw and flanged nut rear bottom shock mounting hardware for quick and easy shock removal
- +1 carbon fiber steering arms
- Black steel M4 low profile (LP) serrated wheel nuts
Legacy Features:
- 3-gear Laydown Stealth® transmission assembly for optimal mass balance on high- grip clay track surfaces
- Fluid-filled gear differential included to withstand high load cornering
- Front and rear anti-roll bars included to provide less chassis roll on high-grip surfaces
- V2 12mm Big Bore threaded aluminum shocks with X-rings for low friction assembly
- Machined shock pistons for more precise fit and smoother operation
- V2 12mm shock springs for lower achievable ride height and nimbler feel
- Aluminum rear ballstud mount with three link positions for maximum adjustability and added strength
- Factory Team ball bearing set with 24 precision ball bearings, now oiled instead of greased for more efficient drivetrain
- Easy-access differential with 0, 1, 2, and 3mm height adjustment inserts included. (RC10B6.3 comes with a gear differential). Height adjustment inserts allow driveshaft alignment through all ride height and axle height configurations
- Rear hub assembly with aluminum vertical ball stud camber link mount and axle height inserts for precise roll center adjustment
- Front wing mount and front wing included to increased downforce and front grip
- Integrated 30mm fan mount (fan not included) to prevent motor fade due to overheating
- 69mm CVA bones for reduced bone plunge and minimized friction at drive pin
- The symmetric rear arms with improved geometry and stiffness can be flipped to allow a "split" for rear shock mounting position. Arms are available in 73mm and 75mm lengths (73mm included)
- Outer rear hinge pin is captured with bolt head and lock nut for increased durability
- Steel electronics and steel under-servo plates included for improved mass balance and lower overall center of mass
- 5mm aluminum clamping wheel hexes
- Lightweight aluminum one-piece top shaft and gear
- Body designed with lower center of mass improves handling on high-grip surfaces (clear body and wing included)
(Above source: Media press release, March 2021)
2021 RC10B6.3D
#90030 Photo
Model versions:
- #90030 RC10B6.3D Team Kit $514.99
Features:
- New wide pivot rear aluminum arm mounts for use with 73mm arms and 69mm CVA bones gives more predictable rear traction and an easy-to-drive rear-end feel
- New servo mounting system with aluminum chassis mounts and molded brace is much easier to assemble and has an integrated transponder mount
- New molded front and rear tower covers and attachment system for a smooth surface, covered mount screws to stop them from packing with dirt, and protects the edges of the carbon fiber from damage and from damaging the track surface
- Octalock spur gear and 19mm Octalock LCF pads for smooth and consistent clutch performance
- Tie-rod battery brace parts and hardware included in kit for tuning additional chassis flex
- Molded wire clips included for motor and ESC wires to keep your wiring organized
Updated Features:
- Updated carbon fiber front and rear shock towers with finer hole spacing adjustment
- Updated standard-length chassis and side rails for use with new direct-to-chassis servo mount that gives a more direct steering feel and predictable chassis twist going into and out of corners
- Updated top plate that keys to a new steering bellcrank brace for increased durability
- Updated rear wing mounts for more durability and less bending
- Set screw and flanged nut rear bottom shock mounting hardware for quick-and-easy shock removal
- +1 carbon fiber steering arms
- Black steel M4 low profile (LP) serrated wheel nuts
Legacy Features:
- 3-gear Laydown Stealth® transmission assembly for optimal mass balance on high-grip clay track surfaces
- V2 12mm Big Bore threaded aluminum shock with X-rings for low friction shock action
- Machined shock pistons for more precise fit and smoother operation
- V2 12mm shock springs for lower achievable ride height and nimbler feel
- Aluminum rear ballstud mount with three link positions for maximum adjustability and added strength
- Factory Team ball bearing set with 24 precision ball bearings, now oiled instead of greased for more efficient drivetrain
- Easy-access differential with 0, 1, 2, and 3mm height adjustment inserts included. (RC10B6.3D comes with a ball differential.) Height-adjustment inserts allow driveshaft alignment through all ride height and axle height configurations
- Rear hub assembly with aluminum vertical ball stud camber link mount and axle height inserts for precise roll center adjustment
- Front wing mount and front wing included to increased downforce and front grip
- Integrated 30mm fan mount (fan not included) to prevent motor fade due to overheating
- 69mm CVA bones for reduced bone plunge and minimized friction at drive pin
- The symmetric rear arms with improved geometry and stiffness can be flipped to allow a "split" for rear shock mounting position. Arms are available in 73mm and 75mm lengths (73mm included)
- Outer rear hinge pin is captured with bolt head and lock nut for increased durability
- Aluminum ESC weight (13g) for low CG and easy electronics removal for cleaning
- 5mm aluminum clamping wheel hexes
- Lightweight aluminum one-piece top shaft and gear
- Body designed with lower center of mass improves handling on high-grip surfaces (clear body and wing included)
(Above source: Media press release, March 2021)
2021 RB10 RTR Race Buggy
#90031 Photo
Model versions:
- #90031 RB10 RTR Race Buggy, blue $489.99
- #90031C RB10 RTR LiPo Combo, blue $589.99
- #90032 RB10 RTR Race Buggy, red $489.99
- #90032C RB10 RTR LiPo Combo, red $589.99
Features:
- 2.4GHz 2-channel radio with a DVC (Dynamic Vehicle Control) receiver featuring a built-in adjustable gyro
- High-torque, metal-gear Reedy servo with spring-style servo saver
- Powerful Reedy 3300kV brushless motor
- Water-resistant, high-power Reedy brushless speed control with T-plug connector and LiPo low voltage cutoff
- Water-resistant, enclosed receiver box
- Factory-finished off-road buggy body and wing, with two color schemes to choose from (blue and red)
- Off-road buggy race car-inspired dish wheels
- High-grip, off-road tires with aggressive tread pattern
- Aluminum 12mm big bore coil-over shock absorbers
- Durable and lightweight aluminum top shaft
- Low center-of-gravity molded composite chassis with hook-and-loop battery straps that accommodate both NiMH and 2S and 3S LiPo battery packs
- Rear CVA driveshafts for more durability
- 2.6:1 ratio gearbox with heavy-duty sealed gear differential and extremely adjustable slipper clutch
- Rugged steel turnbuckles for adjustable camber and front toe-in
- Adjustable suspension geometry
- Vertical ball ends for roll center adjustments, front and rear
- Metric hardware throughout
- 22 precision rubber-sealed ball bearings
- Many Factory Team options already available!
(Above source: Media press release, May 2021)
2021 RC10B6 Builder's Support Kit
#90033 Photo
Model versions:
- #90033 RC10B6 Builder's Support Kit $369.99
Features:
- Ball differential included
- Laydown and Layback transmission assemblies included for tuning mass balance to different track surfaces
- Adjustable differential height to allow drive shaft alignment through all ride height and axle height configurations
- V2 12mm Big Bore threaded aluminum shocks (four 24mm bodies and four 21mm shafts) with X-rings for low friction assembly
- V2 12mm shock springs (red front, yellow rear) for most dirt oval and on-road type applications
- RC10B6 front end assembly (steering, top plate, and suspension) with gull wing front arms and blue aluminum front axles
- Factory Team ball bearing set with 24 precision oiled ball bearings
- Set of six 48mm turnbuckles, ball cups, and HD metric ball studs
- Standard pivot rear aluminum arm mounts for use with 67mm CVA bones and RC10B6.1 rear hubs
- Aluminum rear ball stud mount with three link positions for maximum adjustability and added strength
- Lightweight aluminum one-piece top shaft
- New RC10B6.3 servo mounting system with direct-to-chassis aluminum chassis mounts and molded brace with transponder mounting location
- Octalock spur gears and 19mm Octalock LCF pads
- 2.5 mm thick machined shock pistons
- Blue aluminum shock bushings
- Molded wire clips included for motor and ESC wire organization
- +1 carbon fiber steering arms
- Black steel LP serrated wheel nuts
- 3mm I.D. molded plastic spacers included for ball stud and shim needs
- 7mm aluminum clamping wheel hexes
- Fasteners and metric hardware
(Above source: Media press release, June 2021)
2022 RC10B6.4 Team Kit
#90034 Photo
Model versions:
- #90034 RC10B6.4 Team Kit $585.99
Features:
- New 13mm big-bore threaded aluminum shocks and springs with machined shock pistons for improved bump and jump handling
- New +3mm length aluminum chassis with 22.5° degree kick-up to complement updated front-end geometry and with new shape to reduce chassis scrub with the track surface
- 20°/22.5° and 25° molded bulkheads included for a complete range of caster and kickup options
- New adjustable height steering bellcrank and rack system for optimized bumpsteer at all ride heights and caster angles
- New -1mm kingpin offset steering and caster block set for smoother and more predictable steering through the entire wheel throw
- New steel RC10B6.4 ESC mounting tray shifted forward in the chassis and with a wider footprint to fit electronics, resulting in a further forward weight bias
- New front ballstud mount, top plate, and front wing mount to account for the kickup angle change
- New chassis side rails with 3 optional fan mount locations to choose from depending on chassis length and transmission used
- New cab-forward design RC10B6.4 bodyshell offered in standard (kit) and lightweight (optional) thickness
- Front and rear anti-roll bars included
- 4mm carbon fiber front and rear shock towers with molded protective covers
(Above source: Media press release, April 2022)
2022 RC10B6.4D
#90035 Photo
Model versions:
- #90035 RC10B6.4D Team Kit $569.99
Features:
- New 13mm big-bore threaded aluminum shocks and springs with machined shock pistons for improved bump and jump handling
- New dirt length aluminum chassis with 22.5° kick-up to complement updated front-end geometry and with new shape to reduce chassis scrub with the track surface
- 20°/22.5° and 25° molded bulkheads included for a complete range of caster and kickup options
- New adjustable height steering bellcrank and rack system for optimized bumpsteer at all ride heights and caster angles
- New -1mm kingpin offset steering and caster block set for smoother and more predictable steering through the entire wheel throw
- New aluminum RC10B6.4 ESC mounting tray shifted forward in the chassis and with a wider footprint to fit electronics, resulting in a further forward weight bias
- New front ballstud mount, top plate, and front wing mount to account for the kickup angle change
- New chassis side rails with three fan mount locations to choose from depending on chassis length and transmission used
- New cab-forward design RC10B6.4 bodyshell offered in standard (kit) and lightweight (optional) thickness
- New caged thrust bearing for ball differential
(Above source: Media press release, April 2022)
2023 RC10CC Classic Clear Car Kit
#6004 Photo
Model versions:
- #6004 RC10CC Classic Clear Car Kit $469.99
Features:
- Authentic replica of the RC10 Buggy Kit originally released in 1984
- Silver-anodized 6061-T6 aluminum monocoque tub chassis
- Fully adjustable four-wheel independent suspension
- Long-travel, fluid-filled silver anodized aluminum coil-over shocks
- Low profile, sealed six-gear transmission
- VariLok adjustable ball differential
- Exceptional ground clearance with low center of gravity
- Front and rear tires with modular racing wheels
- Clear Pro-Tech body with driver figure and wing
- Fiberglass shock towers
- Oilite bushings throughout
- Fits 6-cell NiMH and 2S LiPo battery packs
(Above source: Media press release, October 2023)
2024 RC10B7 Team Kit
#90041 Photo
Model versions:
- #90041 RC10B7 Team Kit $585.99
Features:
- 5-gear laydown transmission with low profile motor mount moves weight of motor closer to the center of the car
- Long-arm suspension geometry improves grip and predictability in all conditions
- KPI adjustable steering and caster blocks allows for fine tuning steering feel. Three options are included in kit.
- Vertical front outer ballstud allows fine tuning of roll center, camber gain, and link length
- Height adjustable aluminum front bulkhead allows for further tuning of front roll center
- Standard and HRC (High Roll Center) rear hubs included
- Easy access anti-roll bars front and rear
- High volume gear differential improves consistency of differential action over a longer runs. Fits LTC internal diff gears from the RC10B74.2.
- Highly adjustable battery holder with thumb tabs allows for easy battery removal and fine tuning of weight bias
- 7075-T6 aluminum chassis with increased departure angle and optional weight plate pockets
- 6.5mm aluminum front axle increases stability and grip when using slim front wheels and low-profile tires
- HD 69mm CVA bones and differential outdrives for improved durability
- Lightweight molded servo mount
- One-piece rear wing mount improves durability
- New 7-inch rear wing and 2.5-inch front wing
- Low-profile body
- Shock tower covers front and rear
- 3.5mm turnbuckles and ballcups
(Above source: Media press release, January 2024)
2024 RC10B7D Team Kit
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Model versions:
- #90042 RC10B7D Team Kit $569.99
Features:
- 5-gear laydown transmission with low profile motor mount moves weight of motor closer to the center of the car
- Long-arm suspension geometry improves grip and predictability in all conditions
- KPI adjustable steering and caster blocks allows for fine tuning steering feel. Three options are included in the kit.
- Vertical front outer ballstud allows fine tuning of roll center, camber gain, and link length
- Height adjustable aluminum front bulkhead allows for further tuning of front roll center
- Standard and HRC (High Roll Center) rear hubs included
- Highly adjustable battery holder with thumb tabs allows for easy battery removal and fine tuning of weight bias
- 7075-T6 aluminum chassis with increased departure angle and optional weight plate pockets
- HD 69mm CVA bones and differential outdrives for improved durability
- Lightweight molded servo mount
- One-piece rear wing mount improves durability
- New 7-inch rear wing and 2.5-inch front wing
- Low-profile body included
- Shock tower covers front and rear
- 3.5mm turnbuckles and ballcups
(Above source: Media press release, January 2024)
2024 RC10B6.4CC Collector's Clear Edition Kit
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Model versions:
- #90043 RC10B6.4CC Collector's Clear Edition Kit $649.99
Features:
- Iconic polycarbonate Clear Material throughout
- 13mm big-bore threaded aluminum shocks and springs with machined shock pistons for improved bump and jump handling
- Laydown 3-gear transmission
- Clear polycarbonate B6 buggy wheels included
- Natural silver +3mm length aluminum chassis with 22.5 degree kick-up to complement updated front-end geometry and with a new shape to reduce chassis scrub with the track surface
- Adjustable height steering bellcrank and rack system for optimized bump steer at all ride heights and caster angles
- -1mm kingpin offset steering and caster block set for smoother and more predictable steering through the entire wheel throw
- Updated front ballstud mount, top plate, and front wing mount to account for the kickup angle change
- Updated chassis side rails with three optional fan mount locations to choose from
- Cab-forward design RC10B6.4 body offered in standard (kit) and lightweight (optional) thickness
- 4mm carbon fiber front and rear shock towers with molded protective covers
- Octalock spur gear and 11mm Octalock LCF pads
(Above source: Media press release, January 2024)
2024 RC10 Classic 40th Anniversary Kit
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Model versions:
- #6007 RC10 Classic 40th Anniversary Kit $589.99
Features:
- Laser-etched "Team Associated" logo for easy identification of 40 Year Anniversary chassis
- "40" stamped below transmission
- Official RC10 foil decal with listed kit number
- QR code to download and view the instruction manual
- The box becomes a stand to display your limited edition
(Above source: Media press release, April 2024)
Other Resources
Here are several other places to learn about the evolution of the RC10 Buggy.
Team Associated Timeline
25 Years of the RC10 (forum)
Differences between the new and old RC10s
Early Team Associated Manuals
Early RC10 Photobooks
Special thanks to Rod Littau and Brian Wilmers for their gracious permission to use some of their RC10 pictures on this page.