What are your thoughts about the graphite chassis compared to the gold tub? Which is a better racer and why? I'm in the thinking phase of possibly building a graphite chassis RC10, but would like some insight scoop on how it compares to the gold tub. Thanks gents.
I'm in the middle of a long restore project. I have been working to get a Graphite back to race condition for the VONATS and now I'm thinking I want to go with the Gold Tub.
Am I just being stupid and bored?
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Hit a snag. Need to buy a drill guide for the stealth tranny. I'm liking the swap so far.
I have never really seen a graphite chassis raced or even played with around my area. That begs the question regarding durability or longevity when compared to the tub chassis.
What are the advantages to the graphite chassis? Is it weight? Or...
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Some people claim that the aluminum tub chassis is superior and cite the fact that Team Associated won the '93 IFMAR championships with them. As a direct rebuttal to that I'd like to point out that those cars had shorter suspension arms than the...
Hi guys -- what's the width of a 1980s gold pan chassis tub at its widest point? I just need the width of the chassis tub, not the width from wheel to wheel (tub only).
I have the following RC10 graphite chassis with a gold motor guard (I found some rear and front white nylon a-arms not shown in the picture). I forgot how it became part of my collection years ago. It would take a lot of work and money to get it...
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Mine started in exactly the same way with a bare chassis a few spare parts I had. The rest I purchased as & when they came up at a reasonable price.
Given that everything else is equal; What is more desirable a Gold Pan or Graphite Chassis?
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Yes, you never know if you will like it or not until you yourself try it.
As far as coveted for me, I covered that early on... only aluminum tubs for me.
I know you are the experts in original RC10s so I wanted your opinion on this. I'm restoring my old RC10(my first RC car back in 1988) and converting it into a rally car with the DS conversion kit I bought from Reg (thanks Reg). I've...
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Thanks guys,
I took some pre-dissassembly pics this morning. I'll have to post them soon.
New member here. Old hand at Associated RC10s (20+ yrs). I recently picked up a gold tub RC10 with a 6 gear trans and 'A' marked chassis. The trans still feels smooth after cleaning it up and it has a pair of front Kyosho shocks. I didn't notice...
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It looks like the last owner swapped out the original front arms. I was amazed at how clean it came out. I wanted to keep the nylon parts white in case I traded / sold it. I know many out there like the original look. I myself would just dye them...
As far as a runner what do you think is better. Graphite AE chassis or a aluminum tub. I've run both in the very, very past but just wondering what would be better against the current crop of plastic cars.
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Masami as well was a big fan of the graphite chassis before 92', they were the Dirt Oval gold standard in NY & PA for years and years-
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