Second RC10DS Team DS?

RC10/12/100/200/250/300/500/Dual Sport
General discussion, builds/restorations etc...

Moderators: scr8p, klavy69

User avatar
ra272
Approved Member
Posts: 312
Joined: Fri Nov 17, 2006 9:32 am
Location: NANCY FRANCE
Been thanked: 7 times

Second RC10DS Team DS?

Post by ra272 »

Hello, I just bought this RC10DS, it's in overall good shape.

Image

Really dirty, but it came with hard coated "team" shocks, universals, and full ball bearings. :P

Image

Some rust, but nothing really bad.

Image

Tires are in really really good shape. :D

Image

The previous owner has put dif balls int the spur gear...and he used too long screws to hold it on the slipper, scuffing the inner plate deeply. :roll:

Image

First, a full disassembly, next a nice cleaning.

Image

User avatar
CruzinCustomz
Approved Member
Posts: 128
Joined: Mon May 11, 2015 10:31 am
Location: Apopka
Has thanked: 1 time
Been thanked: 2 times

Re: Second RC10DS Team DS?

Post by CruzinCustomz »

Nice find and yes it appears to be a "team" version. What are your plans for it?

User avatar
ra272
Approved Member
Posts: 312
Joined: Fri Nov 17, 2006 9:32 am
Location: NANCY FRANCE
Been thanked: 7 times

Re: Second RC10DS Team DS?

Post by ra272 »

CruzinCustomz wrote:Nice find and yes it appears to be a "team" version. What are your plans for it?
Clean it, rebuild it properlly with a Associated DS Mustang body (i have one and a repro sticker sheet).

It will be a runner, but only in vintage meetings with a mild brushed motor. For fast DS action, I have my brushless graphite runner. :mrgreen:

http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=32182

Image

User avatar
ra272
Approved Member
Posts: 312
Joined: Fri Nov 17, 2006 9:32 am
Location: NANCY FRANCE
Been thanked: 7 times

Re: Second RC10DS Team DS?

Post by ra272 »

Starting the rebuild of the DS. First the Stealth tranny,It's always a pleasure to rebuild a Stealth...except for the infamous World Car rerelease crappy stealth.

Image

Image

The car came with a "Star X" motor, I think it's a 27t Trinity motor, is it a good motor? I plan to run it, is a 26t pinion a good start for this kind of stock motor?

Image

User avatar
ra272
Approved Member
Posts: 312
Joined: Fri Nov 17, 2006 9:32 am
Location: NANCY FRANCE
Been thanked: 7 times

Re: Second RC10DS Team DS?

Post by ra272 »

Tie rods are back from the rust.

Image

Front end cleaned and rebuild, rod ends and plastic nuts were worn and have been replaced, but overall the car is in very good shape. :D

Image

User avatar
ra272
Approved Member
Posts: 312
Joined: Fri Nov 17, 2006 9:32 am
Location: NANCY FRANCE
Been thanked: 7 times

Re: Second RC10DS Team DS?

Post by ra272 »

The rear is rebuild, the tiny universals are superb.

Image

It's coming along nicely, still have to install electronic components.

Image

Image

User avatar
LoboNYC
Approved Member
Posts: 778
Joined: Tue Apr 09, 2013 12:26 pm
Location: Staten Island, NYC
Has thanked: 814 times
Been thanked: 344 times

Re: Second RC10DS Team DS?

Post by LoboNYC »

Great progress on the DS!!!

I love that you included the other carbon fiber DS in the background for comparison. I remember when you built it and the way you incorporated the aluminum front brace support area from the original chassis onto the carbon. Of course the paint job was outstanding!

Cant wait to see how this progresses! :mrgreen:

User avatar
CruzinCustomz
Approved Member
Posts: 128
Joined: Mon May 11, 2015 10:31 am
Location: Apopka
Has thanked: 1 time
Been thanked: 2 times

Re: Second RC10DS Team DS?

Post by CruzinCustomz »

Cleaning up nicely 8)

User avatar
ra272
Approved Member
Posts: 312
Joined: Fri Nov 17, 2006 9:32 am
Location: NANCY FRANCE
Been thanked: 7 times

Re: Second RC10DS Team DS?

Post by ra272 »

Thanks, as I can't use a 75mhz radio here in France, I decided to hide a 2.4ghz inside the Futaba case.

Image

The GM V3R ESC is still working, wich is good news. :mrgreen:

Image

The DS Team is now clean.

Image

Image

The body is cut, still have to choose a paint scheme.

Image

User avatar
CruzinCustomz
Approved Member
Posts: 128
Joined: Mon May 11, 2015 10:31 am
Location: Apopka
Has thanked: 1 time
Been thanked: 2 times

Re: Second RC10DS Team DS?

Post by CruzinCustomz »

I've been trying to narrow down a paint scheme for my Mustang DS body as well. Check out this photo gallery of Trans-Am race cars of the era for inspiration:

http://www.pbase.com/mwphoto0524/trans_am

User avatar
ra272
Approved Member
Posts: 312
Joined: Fri Nov 17, 2006 9:32 am
Location: NANCY FRANCE
Been thanked: 7 times

Re: Second RC10DS Team DS?

Post by ra272 »

Thank you for the link, I have made some research too and I found some inspiring designs. Too bad AE never made the "All Sports" stickers. :roll:

Image



Image

Image
Image

Image

User avatar
ra272
Approved Member
Posts: 312
Joined: Fri Nov 17, 2006 9:32 am
Location: NANCY FRANCE
Been thanked: 7 times

Re: Second RC10DS Team DS?

Post by ra272 »

Hello, I finally painted the team DS with some kind of CE theme.
What do you think?

Image

Image

Image

alien3t
Approved Member
Posts: 589
Joined: Wed Oct 03, 2012 2:17 am
Location: Murrieta, California

Re: Second RC10DS Team DS?

Post by alien3t »

Came out killer, flows great with the body.

User avatar
TRX-1-3
Approved Member
Posts: 1671
Joined: Sat Mar 29, 2014 12:13 pm
Location: USAG Humphreys, South Korea
Has thanked: 1256 times
Been thanked: 708 times

Re: Second RC10DS Team DS?

Post by TRX-1-3 »

Ride the Pony!!!! Lookin' sharp.
Hope you're doin' something fun.

User avatar
klavy69
Moderator
Posts: 5136
Joined: Thu May 29, 2008 4:11 pm
Location: Fulton, IL (Land of one stop light but we DO have a windmill!)
Has thanked: 532 times
Been thanked: 253 times

Re: Second RC10DS Team DS?

Post by klavy69 »

turned out great. The colors work out nicely without going over the top.

Todd
Peace and professionlism.....Kabunga signing off!!!

Post Reply

Create an account or sign in to join the discussion

You need to be a member in order to post a reply

Create an account

Not a member? register to join our community
Members can start their own topics & subscribe to topics
It’s free and only takes a minute

Register

Sign in

  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post
  • rc10ds
    by Trackingz » » in Associated On-Road Forum
    5 Replies
    2330 Views
    Last post by Mnster
  • RC10DS #2
    by 1968 » » in Associated On-Road Forum
    12 Replies
    2211 Views
    Last post by LoboNYC
  • rc10ds
    by olderacer » » in Associated On-Road Forum
    3 Replies
    1406 Views
    Last post by rc10DS fan
  • RC10DS
    by 1968 » » in Associated On-Road Forum
    13 Replies
    2405 Views
    Last post by Maxell27
  • rc10ds
    by rctenracer » » in Associated On-Road Forum
    4 Replies
    960 Views
    Last post by rctenracer
  • rc10ds
    by tulsa » » in Associated On-Road Forum
    13 Replies
    1658 Views
    Last post by markt311
  • rc10ds new in the box
    by dubfreak » » in Associated On-Road Forum
    9 Replies
    1069 Views
    Last post by dubfreak
  • RC10DS wheels
    by KidAgain » » in Rogue Element Components
    0 Replies
    1531 Views
    Last post by KidAgain

Return to “Associated On-Road Forum”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 9 guests