This is my driver rc10. It is pretty modified and in the process of being transformed into an off-roading machine. I want to replace most of the plastic parts with aluminum. If I ever have some extra cash I plan to put in a brush-less system. The setup I have now is faster than it looks and it has reverse. I know that sounds funny because almost all new cars have reverse now. I purchased an aluminum arm set from atlas but could not get the arm mounts.
I know people are going to criticize me for drilling into the chassis, but I did this to have more space for a better battery. It also turns a hell of a lot better now.
BTW I have one new in box so I am not as worried about modding this one.
I got the arms in from atlas yesterday. Things seem to be going along smoothly.I found out I need a new pin for one of the suspension arms. Some how it got bent. I think I can get those at just any hobby store so it's no big deal. If not I can order a whole set online.
Items purchased so far:
Atlas Gold Anodized Arm Set $52.50
rc10gt Blue Anodized Aluminum Front Knuckle Hub $22.50
rc10gt Blue Anodized Aluminum Front C-HUB $19
rc10gt Blue Anodized Aluminum rear axle HUB $21
Aluminum steering assembly for rc10 b4 t4 $16
Lohas Hurricane Wheels $105
TOTAL SPENT SO FAR-------------------------------$236 WOW
susko wrote:
rc10gt Blue Anodized Aluminum Front Knuckle Hub $22.50
rc10gt Blue Anodized Aluminum Front C-HUB $19
rc10gt Blue Anodized Aluminum rear axle HUB $21
I always wondered if the RC10GT aluminum stuff would work on the gold tub. Does it fit without modification? Are there any other parts that will fit?
so far the front knuckle hubs fit like a glove(without modification) but the other parts have not arrived quite yet so I cannot say for sure. They seem to cross over pretty well though. I have used the parts from my b3 and t3 on the gold pan and they fit well without modification. It really depends on which part you are talking about. some cross over but others have no chance of fitting.
There are no problems with the steering it works better than the original. It actually has a good turning radius now. I figured the axle wouldn't fit. I have never owned a b4 and it has been a while since I have seen one up close so it was hard to say whether it was the right size. It would be easier if they would just list some dimensions. Thanks for the info.
If you are wanting to install it on the gold pan you must drill 4 holes in the chassis 2 for the servo and 2 to mount the steering. It is a little tricky getting it all in the correct position so it functions properly.
Performance is next on the list, for now I am just getting it put together. It drives fine how it is and I can't spend to much more money on it until later. I have many other projects that I am working on like my MGA and Kingdom Key, not to mention school. I might put some money into the diff as well as motor in the future.
I will post a video of the steering in action latter tonight.
pics will follow when I get some more parts in the mail
Definitely let us know how that steering setup works out for you once its up and running. That looks good and was lookin at them awhile back when I was gonna canibalize a b4 for my 'old is new' build.
Todd
Peace and professionlism.....Kabunga signing off!!!
I ran the car and the steering is amazing! It is so much better than stock. I think I want some knobby tires for the front and some bigger shocks as well. I bought that truck tower for this reason, but I am still trying to figure out how to mount the body. any suggestions would be appreciated. I will be buying the rear tower to match tomorrow.
btw my engine caught on fire so i think i need a new brushless set up. it was arcing for some reason. I am also having some transmission problems so I am sourcing a bargain stealth.
When I started on this board I read, read, lurked and read. Then when I had build ideas I searched and read some more. Even after that I bought parts that would not fit my build and I had to backtrack and ask for help.
I would do the same if I were you, although I think it took guts to get that steering in there.
Did you check out my gold metal shelfer build? (see link below)
Thanks to Brandon for the wheels, they look great. The gold anodized centers have more of a copper tone to them than the tamiya plating, which is more yellow, but I think they look good together.
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you have to be careful with the teu101 that comes in with the kits. it has 2 wires that go to the rx, one is for the battery, the other is for ch2. it puts full voltage to the rx, so you have to use a BEC receiver. I did not realize this at first...
Hello All. I've had an interest in vintage RC10s ever since I remember reading about the worlds and RC10T kits in the magazines as a kid. I figured now is a good time to get into it with the ReRes out. I just traced a TC4 for what you see in the...
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I won an auction for some front end parts for the second car. Once I have them in I'll be doing a cleanup of all of the plastics.
So, this was my first rear RC, bought with a lot of hard-earned lawn mowing/snow shoveling/pet sitting money back in '94 when I was 12. I ran it until the MSC burned up, then it got shelved. I got back into RC when I was 19, but I was into nitro...
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Hard on my kits sounds like an understatement.
Well, I prefer to look at it as most manufacturers just not building them tough enough :wink:
It's one reason I won't waste my time with Traxxas, though. Save for the Revo, their stuff breaks if I...
How different are these?
I can see the thread look=s a bit bigger on the AE but it could be only a color difference.
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I like MIP stuff, but when it comes to shock shafts, I have found the coating on the MIP's to wear off sooner than others. However, they are usually cheaper. -Jeff
I'm currently working on some vintage kyosho projects. The Optima was my second car I ever had and I'm recently back into RC and want to recapture some of that magic LOL.
Does anyone have any good ideas where to get gold shocks.
On a side note,...
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I have a set of the rear Duratrax Gold Shocks if you are still looking for gold shocks. PM if interested.
(I also have the full set of Kyosho Golds, but they are on my Turbo Ultima Pro XL, which would also be available if interested).
Hey guys, I picked up my first Gold pan car. It's a 6-gear car with a complete spare rebuilt transmission. The guy I bought it from is pretty knowledgeable in them and rebuilt the diff and shocks, replaced the ball cups, and painted the dogbones...
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The B4 springs are the same as the originals, just the black springs can be a little tricky to find.
Also I'm not sure if the stock turnbuckles will work with the longer arms, they might be a little short but I'm not positive.
I decided to dig out my old RC-10 to clonk around the yard and such alongside my son, who got a duratrax buggy for the holidays. I think the last time i ran it was 1991, it was torn down and stored since then. I had never contemplated how horrible...
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quite possible :) had to get rid of that paddle/slick combo. maybe great for LTO ;), but general yard bumping it's not the way to go hehe
Well my vw square back needs a new sunroof so i'm selling my rc10 runner resto, i bought it in dismay but the gold pan was really nice so Ive been buying nos parts slowly to make it an all original shelved runner. It has nos front arms, and sway bar...
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i think i would push my own envelope to far if i traded my thing for an rc, i tell you what, i will trade you my thing, ill even make it run, for a brand new in the box hilux, thats right, he said it. :P
I love your avatar by the way. HD thru and thru! 
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