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Finman's RC10 Graphite(?)

Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 2:28 pm
by finman
This is my first adventure into RC10's having previously been Tamiya.

Brought this from e-bay - assume a graphite chassis, it has a stealth gearbox (would it have come with this?) Nice pink wheels!!
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Why don't people clean anything they put on e-bay!

Let me know what think, any advice appreciated.

Rich

Re: Finman's RC10 Graphite(?)

Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 3:39 pm
by Mr. ED
be glad he didn't clean it: might have pushed up the price. It's surprising how much more one can get for something spent an hour cleaning on :wink:

Looks like it will make a nice runner; that's your plan for it right? Though they're not my favourite (blasphemy I know :roll: ) they run excellent in stock form. Still if you want some tips: there's plenty of that in the old-new threads.

Re: Finman's RC10 Graphite(?)

Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 5:00 pm
by RC10resto
I would say the Stealth trans was added due to the fact that your car has gold shocks.

Re: Finman's RC10 Graphite(?)

Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 6:18 pm
by drbelleville
Congrats on your purchase. Looks like you got yourself a set of good turnbuckles as well!!! People that do not clean their sales are just lazy and do not care! But like previously stated they might want more money. I guess now it is time for you to dive in and get it all up and running again.

By the way, Love the Pink Wheels - not a joke reminds me of the Yokomo Pinks Masami ran.

Anyway best of luck with your car.

Maurice

PS: Is that wire on the front bulkhead part of a stabilizer?

Re: Finman's RC10 Graphite(?)

Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 6:44 pm
by Hotshotman
Welcome Finman! Congrats on your new find. I was curious about the rear shock tower though.

Re: Finman's RC10 Graphite(?)

Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 7:05 pm
by JK Racing
Nice looking project. The stock rear tower looks to be heavily modified, dont know how that may hold up in a tumble...

I see part of a Losi battery box sitting on there too.

I'm having a blast with my old is new car, cant wait to hit the track with it!!

Re: Finman's RC10 Graphite(?)

Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 7:26 pm
by Kayne
Nice score. A graphite chassis is on my list to acquire.just have too many projects right now. Nice turnbuckles. :D

Re: Finman's RC10 Graphite(?)

Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 6:46 am
by finman
Just started to strip it down, I've begun with the rear as the diff felt a little notchy.

Just found it's missing one of the tiny bearings - don't know where that could have gone, also lots of old sticky grease!!

Rich

Re: Finman's RC10 Graphite(?)

Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 6:50 am
by finman
Just had a look at the rear shock tower, it looks as if it was originally a three hole one that has been opened up. Sounds like a good excuse to get a carbon one.

Rich

Re: Finman's RC10 Graphite(?)

Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 11:15 am
by Kayne
Atlas makes some nice shock towers. He's a member on here. He also make transmission braces that look better than original.

Re: Finman's RC10 Graphite(?)

Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 4:40 pm
by pattywagon34
nice find :D id like to get one and add a brushless set up.

Re: Finman's RC10 Graphite(?)

Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 10:54 pm
by SteveK
I wonder how many people cleaned up old cars with the intention of selling them, and then decided to keep it after it was all clean and shiny.

Re: Finman's RC10 Graphite(?)

Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 11:03 pm
by Charlie don't surf
SteveK wrote:I wonder how many people cleaned up old cars with the intention of selling them, and then decided to keep it after it was all clean and shiny.
I would say quite a few :D

Re: Finman's RC10 Graphite(?)

Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 11:10 am
by vintage AE
this one looks like fun. I always liked the graphite cars. That definitely looks like the stock rear tower, which should be included in the lite weight thread :lol: That was probably not the best way to reduce weight.

Re: Finman's RC10 Graphite(?)

Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2010 2:00 pm
by finman
Just received received my goodies from Fibre-lyte, but when it come to the fitting some of the holes I'm screwing into in the bulkhead seem a little 'loose'.

They have probably been over tightened at some point, any suggestions at tightening up the holes ?

Rich