Reviving a classic...to do list?

[Sarge]

First post in this cool forum. My local indoor dirt track is starting a vintage class for gold pans. I would like to revive mine and am wondering what I need to do to my old RC10 CE chassis. I know I need to rebuild the stealth and shocks. Anything else that would be a good idea to repair/replace? Also, since this car is being re-released, will parts be available too? Sorry if this has been covered, but my search to these topics turned up way too many threads, most unrelated.

Thanks in advance!

[scr8p]

a place to start.....

http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=27135

[Sarge]

Thanks for the link. I'll read up.

[JosephS]

First post in this cool forum. My local indoor dirt track is starting a vintage class for gold pans. I would like to revive mine and am wondering what I need to do to my old RC10 CE chassis. I know I need to rebuild the stealth and shocks. Anything else that would be a good idea to repair/replace? Also, since this car is being re-released, will parts be available too? Sorry if this has been covered, but my search to these topics turned up way too many threads, most unrelated.

Thanks in advance!

Welcome. It's amazing to hear that there is a class for these. The long arm stealth ce is a great car. It's such a great time for this since most parts are now easily available.

Usually a new battery,good clean, part soak,new fluids a diff rebuild and tires are enough to get you into good shape. You can start with just that and get running quickly.


a few basic steps would be
download the manual for the car from rc10.com

disassemble and clean the car. Note any cracked, bent or broken parts. The parts can be cleaned with dish soap or simple green and a toothbrush. next soak the plastic parts in water for a day or 2 to re-hydrate them. This greatly improves part strength.

Nearly all of the parts are available now except a shock rebuild kit, and front shock bodies. If you have the original shock tool to are in business.


stuff to order and replace

The original kit grease does not go bad. If you have the old grease it will work fine. if you don't it's all available.

Green slime https://www.amainhobbies.com/team-associated-factory-team-green-slime-asc1105/p3068
associated stealth diff grease https://www.amainhobbies.com/team-associated-factory-team-diff-lube-4cc-asc6591/p2437
black grease[*] https://www.amainhobbies.com/team-associated-black-grease-4cc-asc6588/p8003

Hopefully you still have the original shock tool. Be careful removing the shock plastics. They are not easily available you will need to reuse the vintage stuff.

shocks should be disassembled and cleaned
shock oil https://www.amainhobbies.com/team-associated-silicone-shock-oil-2oz-30wt-asc5422/p453438?v=1682
shock o rings https://www.amainhobbies.com/team-associated-shock-rebuild-red-oring-8-asc5407/p1681
you can try the new style x-rings https://www.amainhobbies.com/team-associated-factory-team-low-friction-xrings-8-asc91493/p275243#tab-compatibility

diff
typically the original diff plates just need a clean and a sand, replacing the thrust balls usually brings a diff back to smooth action.
diff thrust balls https://www.amainhobbies.com/team-associated-5-64-precision-differential-thrust-ball-6-asc6574/p8000

tires
What 'the fast guys TM' at your track run.
wheels for modern tires will be
https://www.jcracingproducts.co.uk/wheels/associated-1/ae---rc10-worlds


As for parts to replace
for racing i recommend replacing all the electronics.
Brushless motors are more reliable than the old brushed systems
something like this is similar to an old 27turn brushed setup
https://www.amainhobbies.com/hobbywing-xr10-justock-g3-sensored-brushless-esc-sd-g2.1-motor-combo-17.5t-hwa38020321/p1331138
this is like a light modified
https://www.amainhobbies.com/hobbywing-xr10-justock-g3-sensored-brushless-esc-sd-g2.1-motor-combo-13.5t-hwa38020320/p1331137

Ask around here for servo,charger,battery and radio recommendations.

replace the old style steering crank and servo saver

I use this one https://www.amainhobbies.com/jconcepts-rc10-classic-aluminum-steering-bell-crank-black-jco2309-2/p273911

There is a lighter weight nylon one from Fan-RC on facebook.

Post up pictures and questions and many people here can point you to replacement parts. It's gotten so much easier in the last year get parts for these cars for reasonable prices.

[jcwrks]

Post up pictures and questions and many people here can point you to replacement parts. It's gotten so much easier in the last year get parts for these cars for reasonable prices.

FYI this post is over a decade old.

[duckhead]

Post up pictures and questions and many people here can point you to replacement parts. It's gotten so much easier in the last year get parts for these cars for reasonable prices.

FYI this post is over a decade old.

10 years is like not even one vintage year...

[JosephS]

Damn. I need more sleep.

FYI this post is over a decade old.