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 by "running changes"). So the features mentioned below, taken from the printed literature, represent a snapshot in time for that model.
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)
(Above source: Wikipedia)
RC10 Buggy World Championship Wins
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 Article.
- #18 2003 Billy Easton, RC10B4 1:10 Off-Road Electric, 2WD, Largo, FL Article.
- #20 2005 Neil Cragg , RC10B4 1:10 Off-Road Electric, 2WD, Collegno, Italy Article.
- #21 2007 Hayato Matsuzaki, RC10B4 1:10 Off-Road Electric, 2WD, Hakusan Ichirino, Japan Article.
- #24 2009 Martin Achter, RC10B4 1:10 Off-Road Electric, 2WD, Pretoria, South Africa Article.
- #25 2011 Ryan Cavalieri, RC10B4.1 1:10 Off-Road Electric, 2WD, Vaasa, Finland Article.
RC10 Buggy Releases
1984 RC10
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
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
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)
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 Deg. 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
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
Model versions:
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
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 deg. caster blocks
- Universal-dogbone rear axles
(Above source: RC10 Catalog, Aug. 1994.)
1995 RC10B2
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
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 deg. 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:
(Above source: RC10B3 Catalog, Sep. 1997. RC10B3 Instruction Manual, 2000. Associated Kits Catalog.)
2000 RC10B3 Factory Team
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
Model versions:
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
Model versions:
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
Model versions:
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)
Model versions:
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
Model versions:
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 Kit
Model versions:
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 Kit
Model versions:
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
Model versions:
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
Model versions:
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
Model versions:
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
The RC10B4.1 Worlds Car kit comes with the chassis spec'd out the same as the Team Associated buggies that were driven by Ryan Cavalieri, Ryan Maifield, and Neil Cragg at the 2011 I.F.M.A.R. World Championships in Vaasa, Finland.
Model versions:
Features:
- 12mm "Big Bore" shocks
- +8mm B4.1 chassis conversion
- Pro-Line® Bulldog +8mm body
- Factory Team 0 degree 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
Model versions:
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
Model versions:
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.
2013 RC10B5 Team Kit
Model versions:
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 deg. and 30 deg. 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.
2013 RC10B5M Team Kit
Model versions:
Features:
- 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 deg. and 30 deg.
- 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.
2014 RC10 World's Car Kit
Model versions:
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
(Above source: Media press release, January 2014.
Other Sources
Here are several other places to learn about the evolution of the RC10 Buggy, some with pictures:
Team Associated Timeline: http://www.teamassociated.com/about/extensive_timeline/
25 Years of the RC10: http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=13059
Wikipedia article, Associated RC10: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Associated_RC10
Evolution of the RC10 (this page): http://www.teamassociated.com/downloads/evolution-of-rc10-buggy.html
Differences between the RC10 Classic re-release and original RC10: http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=88&t=32041&p=340935#p340935
Early Team Associated Manuals: http://www.teamassociated.com/discontinued_item_downloads/
Early RC10 Photobooks: http://www.lulu.com/shop/search.ep?contributorId=407325
June 3, 2013: Article first posted to the Internet.
Updated: June 12, 2013. Removed electronics from TQ10 Graphite Features.
Updated: June 14, 2013. Corrected some HTML formatting. Added links to World Championship articles. Added photos. Special thanks to Rod Littau and Brian Wilmers for their gracious permission to use some of their RC10 pictures on this page.
Updated: July 19, 2013. Added link in Other Sources to page that explains the differences between the RC10 Classic and original RC10.
Updated: July 26, 2013. Added link to photo of RC10 Classic.
Updated: March 14, 2014. Added B5, B5M, World's Car kits.