RC10 Goldpan ESC advice

[tripedaler]

Is the diff tight? The old diff and/or slipper springs could be weak as well.

I like my diffs a little tighter than normal. It might not corner quite as well but it will be easier on the ( hard to find and kinda expensive) diff parts.

To tighten the diff this would be the thrust bearing, correct?

[Frankentruck]

The Championship Edition 1992 manuals here go through stealth gearbox build:

https://www.associatedelectrics.com/teamassociated/cars_and_trucks/RC10/CE/manuals_setups/

[tripedaler]

Hi all,

Wrapping up my refresh of the Goldpan. I did wonder about gearing recommendations. It’s a Stealth car, and I’ll be running a Trinity Midnight in it. I have a 16t 48p pinion. Any thoughts on the spur?

[TRX-1-3]

In what manner do you intend on driving it? Cruising around/light "bashing" or racing?

[Frankentruck]

This is the gearing guidance from the RC10 Worlds car manual
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[tripedaler]

In what manner do you intend on driving it? Cruising around/light "bashing" or racing?

Cruising and light bashing - not racing this one.

[tripedaler]

Any thoughts if I’m running the 16t pinion?

[scr8p]

Any thoughts if I’m running the 16t pinion?

A 16 is too small for a stock motor. You'd have to run such a small spur to compensate they probably wouldn't even mesh. Get an 81 Kimbrough spur and a cheap assortment of pinions off ebay. If you use the link for the spur for purchase, make sure you choose the proper tooth count.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/123573574174?hash=item1cc58f1a1e:g:4PMAAOSwwTte~pJR&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4JWCM%2BoXbE9EQbx3LDUasm0WZKplU0%2FO41jULCisiFTTltIaoisvpPNpo1zwKOKt5te8TSvZVIJCWKkN6dv7tA9AzysIVPStNKKs0yohXi5SaxvjyVBMA7ZzrpeLX7XivTtBdwFhqDyWQ7zZpniAbhcApnhJBMpdGYyV%2FE4vWR1ROG15MCOdftJCpUgifwm%2FCgORRKj1INosuvH3HtX0yL%2BmwuRftcIxFXMe96dQxKJ055l191GzHgQ6At6uMzenZ5eDTScbwMY0pcYh6ST4e%2FY1EdvofeApBxN1X%2F6ofafl%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR8Ti9dDyYg

https://www.ebay.com/itm/125243873017?hash=item1d291dd6f9:g:XyoAAOSwxIxiTU5w&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4IaKHCBOpe60nDuJLvSFwECzpgFyQfxljTf3UCrNkePLncZNZqmUQcjody99LDcyhs9Urx7ejqgam0msdaofcKR3fK8urWpCFR3l2FG08iqqnrBCDDne%2FVgblcNwfdd01MR9N%2F6Qhdfte17goGbYR%2FIQ1VtKGhWpHcsh8NSWX8E57gb6rhqtbhJ%2FXrI5IQrqesu7EnOX3%2B8iRiW5LDcxFZt0SIUMGSILEzW91QDR5s6Vx64CibW8CTp5Gk7VLQJqLqEO4NeQrBCg7VtI29Gnp6U6S%2Fuhf7RjggQ7gfm74jqq%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR46x4NHyYg

[tripedaler]

Any thoughts if I’m running the 16t pinion?

A 16 is too small for a stock motor.

Good point - no idea why the guy at the hobby shop insisted on a 16t! I’ll order a 20t for my 27 turn motor and an 81t spur. Both 48 pitch.

[juicedcoupe]

Any thoughts if I’m running the 16t pinion?

A 16 is too small for a stock motor.

Good point - no idea why the guy at the hobby shop insisted on a 16t! I’ll order a 20t for my 27 turn motor and an 81t spur. Both 48 pitch.

If your car had a 6 gear transmission, that'd be pretty close.

Let's be honest, most hobby shop people know (or at least remember) very little about RC10's. That's not where their money is.

[tripedaler]

Got the Goldpan rebuild done for my brother’s 40th. Fun project! I always have difficulty uploading pics on this forum (iPhone user…), but I was happy with how it turned out for a basher.

On to rebuilding my old Stadium Blitzer for the 6 yo boy…

[tripedaler]

Speaking of the stadium Blitzer, looks like the materials are all plastics. No need to rehydrate as with the nylon on a team associated vintage car, right?

[juicedcoupe]

Speaking of the stadium Blitzer, looks like the materials are all plastics. No need to rehydrate as with the nylon on a team associated vintage car, right?

I soak Tamiya plastics in cold water anyways.