User:Donnie Park/Associated RC10

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Early model RC10 buggy.

The Team Associated RC10 is an electric powered, 1:10 scale electric off-road dune buggy by Associated Electrics, introduced in 1984.

whilst the Kyosho Scorpion lay claim to be the first performance focused off-road buddy

it was also notable for establishing the layout (motors and batteries mounted on a flat tub chassis) that became a standard for all off-road buggies [1] A-arm suspensions with adjustable upper links, ball differentials, flat-stock shock towers, large oil dampers It popularized a number of features that became popular

sealed gearbox

The original gold chassis RC10 was inducted for display at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in 2015.[2][3][4][5]

is not related to the RC10GT, a nitro powered stadium truck; the RC10L, a PRO 10 pan-car or the RC10TC and the ISTC car.


In an article of Radio Control Model Cars, the RC10 was considered to be the industry standard.[6]

History[edit]

The Associated Electrics RC10 2WD off-road buggy was first introduced in 1984 as an electric, 1:10 scale off-road dune buggy. Associated had previous success with its 1:12 scale RC12 on-road electric R/C car. The RC10, a ruggedly designed off-road race machine, was their major breakthrough and was largely responsible for creating the off-road R/C racing industry.

Innovative ideas such as the anodized aluminum tub chassis, coil-over oil-filled shocks, a limited slip ball-differential, and fully independent A-arm suspension allowed the RC10 to easily out-perform all other competitors' offerings. The RC10 can be regarded as the first electric off-road car that was designed with the amateur and professional radio-controlled car racer in mind. As a result, it soon dominated the electric off-road racing scene.

Since that time, the RC10 and its companion truck series, the RC10T, have each gone through several major design revisions, denoted by their model ("B" for buggy and "T" for truck), as well as a revision number. For example, the latest model from each series are the RC10B5, or RC10B5m (mid motor) and the RC10T4.2. They also have a shaft-drive AWD buggy called RC10 B44. The RC10T was later released as a nitro-powered model version, the RC10GT, which was later updated to the RC10GT2. Almost all models of RC10s are available in kit or "Ready to Run" form.

RC10 "Classic"[edit]

Team Associated RC10 "Classic"
Original RC10, minus wing, released by Team Associated in the early 1980s, part number 6000.jpg
Category1:10 2WD off-road buggy
ConstructorTeam Associated
Designer(s)Roger Curtis
Curtis Husting
Technical specifications
Electric motorRR layout
Competition history
Notable entrantsTeam Associated
Yokomo
Notable driversJamie Booth
Jay Halsey
Masami Hirosaka
Cliff Lett
Gil Losi, Jr.
Tony Neisinger
First win1984 ROAR National Championship – Stock
WinsTitles
1985 IFMAR 1:10 Electric Off-Road World Championship – Stock4
n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to
Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.

The first RC10 prototype was hand-made by Curtis Husting, son of the late president Gene. Another seven was machined and all but one were used in the 1984 ROAR Nationals, the unused car was used for the instruction manual image and photographed for the box art.[7]


Year Model Details Kit #
1984 Original RC10
  • 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 dif (can be locked for production class)
  • 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 rims. Adapters are included for Tamiya front tires.
  • 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 silicon wiring harness, with dropping diodes for radio.
  • Durable clear Lexan body shell, with driver and adjustable wing.
  • 6-cell Ni-Cd pack and Fast-charge Cord.
  • Precision ball bearing set, 16 bearings total.
  • 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
2013 RC10 classic

A re-release of the original Associated RC10 from 1984 with reinforced transmission to withhold the modern brushless motors and Li-Po's.

  • 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
 ASC6001

Horizon Hobby TQ10 Graphite[edit]

Horizon Hobby/Team Associated TQ10 Graphite [8]

RC10GX "Stealth"[edit]

Team Associated RC10 "Stealth"
Category1:10 2WD off-road buggy
ConstructorTeam Associated
Designer(s)Cliff Lett
Technical specifications
Electric motorRR layout
Competition history
Notable entrantsTeam Associated
Yokomo
Notable driversCraig Drescher
Masami Hirosaka
First win1989 IFMAR 1:10 Electric Off-Road World Championship – 2WD
Last event1991 IFMAR 1:10 Electric Off-Road World Championship – 2WD
WinsTitles
1989 IFMAR 1:10 Electric Off-Road World Championship – 2WD
1991 IFMAR 1:10 Electric Off-Road World Championship – 2WD		2
n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to
Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4hnd1wJQLh5aURkMllYMkl2UGc/edit?pref=2&pli=1 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4hnd1wJQLh5a0VQVW9lSmRyNXc/edit?pref=2&pli=1

Year Model Details Kit #
1989 RC10 Graphite
  • Graphite chassis
  • Universal swingshafts
  • Wide front arms
  • New front shock tower
  • New steering blocks
  • New idler gears
  • Turnbuckles
  • 6025 bushings
  • 6030 bearings
1990 RC10 Championship Edition (CE)
  • Original aluminum chassis
  • Original 6-gear transmission
  • 3 piece wheels
  • Bushings
  • 6011
1990 RC10 Team Car
  • Stealth transmission
  • Hard anodized shocks
  • Universal swingshafts
  • 1 piece wheels
  • Bearings
  • 6035 black aluminum chassis
  • 6036 graphite chassis
1992 RC10 Championship Edition (CE) Updated
  • Updated to include Stealth transmission
  • Aluminum chassis (black?)
  • Bushings
  • 6011

RC10 "Worlds Car"[edit]

Team Associated RC10 "Stealth"
Category1:10 2WD off-road buggy
ConstructorTeam Associated
Designer(s)Cliff Lett
Technical specifications
Electric motorRR layout
Competition history
Notable entrantsTeam Associated
Yokomo
Notable driversCraig Drescher
Masami Hirosaka
First win1989 IFMAR 1:10 Electric Off-Road World Championship – 2WD
Last event1991 IFMAR 1:10 Electric Off-Road World Championship – 2WD
WinsTitles
1993 IFMAR 1:10 Electric Off-Road World Championship – 2WD1
n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to
Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.
Year Model Details Kit #
1994 RC10 Worlds Car
  • 2.25 Stealth transmission
  • Milled black chassis
  • Primarily made w/ new black parts
  • Yellow wheels
  • New F & R shock towers
  • New rear hub carriers
  • New bellcranks w/ bushings
  • 6037

RC10B2[edit]

Team Associated RC10B2
Category1:10 2WD off-road buggy
ConstructorTeam Associated
Designer(s)Roger Curtis
Technical specifications
Electric motorRR layout
Competition history
Notable entrantsTeam Associated
Yokomo
Notable driversCraig Drescher
Masami Hirosaka
Matt Francis
First win1995 IFMAR 1:10 Electric Off-Road World Championship – 2WD
Last event1997 IFMAR 1:10 Electric Off-Road World Championship – 2WD
Titles
1
n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to
Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.
Year Model Details Kit #
1995 RC10B2
  • 2.40 stealth transmission
  • Composite chassis
  • Bearings
  • 9000

http://www.gaz-on.net/Team-Associated-RC10-B2-World-1995

RC10B3[edit]

Team Associated RC10B3
Category1:10 2WD off-road buggy
ConstructorTeam Associated
Technical specifications
Electric motorRR layout
Competition history
Notable entrantsTeam Associated
Yokomo
Notable driversCraig Drescher
Billy Easton
Masami Hirosaka
Mark Pavidis
First win1999 IFMAR 1:10 Electric Off-Road World Championship – 2WD
Last event2002 IFMAR 1:10 Electric Off-Road World Championship – 2WD
Titles
1
n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to
Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.
Year Model Details Kit #
1997 RC10B3
  • The major difference between the B2 and the B3 is the suspension. The B3 has longer suspension arms, new caster blocks, steering blocks, hub carriers, and front shock tower. The chassis comes equipped for the optional use of front and rear sway bars. With all these parts the car has increased stability, which results in faster, more consistent driving.
  • 9003 Basic version, bushings, no electrics
  • 9013 Sport version, bushings, motor, MSC
  • 9032 Team version, bearings, no electrics
  • 9033 Team version, bearings, no electrics
  • 9022 Convert B2 to B3, standard composite parts
  • 9023 Convert B2 to B3, carbon fiber composite parts

RC10B4[edit]

Team Associated RC10B4
Category1:10 2WD off-road buggy
ConstructorTeam Associated
Technical specifications
Electric motorRR layout
Competition history
Notable entrantsTeam Associated
Yokomo
Notable driversMartin Achter
Ryan Cavalieri
Neil Cragg
Billy Easton
Masami Hirosaka
Ryan Maifield
Naoto Matsukura
Hayato Matsuzaki
Jared Tebo
Debut2003 Cactus Classic
First win2003 IFMAR 1:10 Electric Off-Road World Championship – 2WD
Last win2011 IFMAR 1:10 Electric Off-Road World Championship – 2WD
Last event2013 IFMAR 1:10 Electric Off-Road World Championship – 2WD
Titles
5
n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to
Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.


Year Model Details Kit #
2003 RC10B4 Complete redesign of the RC10
  • 2.6 transmission ratio
  • Longer rear CVD
  • All four of the B4's suspension arms are the same length
  • Hinge pins are "captured," eliminating E-clips
  • Angled bell-crank steering minimizes bump steer and maintains correct buggy Ackermann angles throughout the full range of suspension travel
  • Accepts trailing and inline front axles for more tuning options
  • Front tires are wider
  • Wheels are stiffer and more responsive

Factory Team 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
  • 9034
  • 9035 Factory Team B4
2003 RC10B4 RTR
2005 RC10B4 RTR SE
  • Shares 95% of the Parts as the Factory team Kit
  • Fully assembled
  • 9036

RC10B4.1[edit]

Team Associated RC10B4.1
Category1:10 2WD off-road buggy
ConstructorTeam Associated
Technical specifications
Electric motorRR layout
Competition history
Notable entrantsTeam Associated
Yokomo
Notable driversMartin Achter
Ryan Cavalieri
Neil Cragg
Billy Easton
Masami Hirosaka
Ryan Maifield
Naoto Matsukura
Hayato Matsuzaki
Jared Tebo
First win2011 IFMAR 1:10 Electric Off-Road World Championship – 2WD
Last win2011 IFMAR 1:10 Electric Off-Road World Championship – 2WD
Last event2013 IFMAR 1:10 Electric Off-Road World Championship – 2WD
Titles
5
n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to
Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.
Year Model Details Kit #
07/06/2010 RC10B4.1 (Factory Team)
  • 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
  • CVD 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
 ASC9036

RC10B4.2[edit]

Team Associated RC10B4.2
Category1:10 2WD off-road buggy
ConstructorTeam Associated
Technical specifications
Electric motorRR layout
Competition history
Notable entrantsTeam Associated
Yokomo
Notable driversMartin Achter
Ryan Cavalieri
Neil Cragg
Billy Easton
Masami Hirosaka
Ryan Maifield
Naoto Matsukura
Hayato Matsuzaki
Jared Tebo
First win2003 IFMAR 1:10 Electric Off-Road World Championship – 2WD
Last win2011 IFMAR 1:10 Electric Off-Road World Championship – 2WD
Last event2013 IFMAR 1:10 Electric Off-Road World Championship – 2WD
Titles
5
n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to
Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.

RC10B5[edit]

Team Associated RC10B5
Category1:10 2WD off-road buggy
ConstructorTeam Associated
Designer(s)Kody Numedahl
Bob Stellflue[9]
Technical specifications
Electric motorMR layout
Competition history
Notable entrantsTeam Associated
Notable driversRyan Cavalieri
Neil Cragg
Kyle McBride
Kody Numedahl
Spencer Rivkin
Carson Wernimont
Debut2014 Cactus Classic
Wins
2015 ROAR National Championship – 2WD
2015 IFMAR 1:10 Electric Off-Road World Championship – 2WD
n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to
Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.

RC10B6[edit]

Team Associated RC10B6
Category1:10 2WD off-road buggy
ConstructorTeam Associated
Designer(s)Kody Numedahl
Bob Stellflue[10]
Technical specifications
Electric motorMR layout
Competition history
Notable entrantsTeam Associated
Notable driversRyan Cavalieri
Neil Cragg
Kyle McBride
Kody Numedahl
Spencer Rivkin
Wins
2016 EFRA European Championship – 2WD
n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to
Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.

List[edit]

The RC10 aluminum chassis has several different designations stamped into the rear bottom of the chassis:

Stamp RC10 version
No stamp First generation
A First generation (light gold chassis)
A 2nd generation (gold chassis)
AB 2nd gen with Stealth holes added (gold chassis)
B 3rd gen with Stealth holes added (black or gold)
C Worlds light weight (milled black chassis)
C Championship Edition Chassis (gold)

References[edit]

  1. ^ Radio Control Car Action, December 1999
  2. ^ "Great Moments in RC (Roger Curtis)… - Team Associated". TeamAssociated.com. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  3. ^ "Original RC10 kit on display at Smithsonian :: LiveRC.com - R/C Car News, Pictures, Videos, and More". Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  4. ^ "Associated's Classic RC10 Gets a Spot in the Smithsonian". RC Car Action. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  5. ^ Dean Berry. "On Display at the Smithsonian - An Original Team Associated RC10 - RC Driver". Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  6. ^ Arita 1989, pp. 40–72.
  7. ^ https://www.teamassociated.com/pdf/cars_and_trucks/RC10/originalrc10.pdf
  8. ^ http://www.liverc.com/news/special_features/11092-FLASHBACK_FRIDAY%3A_Horizon_HobbyTeam_Associated_TQ10/
  9. ^ "We Drive It First! Team Associated RC10B5 and B5M". RC Car Action. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  10. ^ "We Drive It First! Team Associated RC10B5 and B5M". RC Car Action. Retrieved 5 January 2016.

Works cited[edit]

External links[edit]

RC10 Category:1:10 radio-controlled off-road buggies

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