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Here are a few pics of my RC10 Re-Re runner. Wanted to keep it mostly stock. Only upgrades are JConcepts bellcranks and 2.2 inch wheel conversions. Let me know what you think!

Nice car!
If you've done any suspension tuning, please post your setup here:
http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=35257

Looks good! One suggestion move your rear shocks to the outermost hole on the arm so the shocks aren't standing straight up!

Looks nice. I definitely agree with the rear shocks location suggestion.

Two questions for ya:

1. What is the advantage of the JConcepts bell cranks over plastic counterparts?

2. What tires are those front and rear?

I know you're asking him, but I can tell you that the advantages of an aftermarket bellcrank over the stock one are a little less flex, a lot less slop, less resistance, and most importantly greater durability.
If you decide you want to upgrade your bellcrank I suggest this:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDWHZ&P=7
Plus the four bearings to replace the bushings.

@GodSpeed

1. Durability and less slop are the biggest reason for upgrading the bellcranks. I saw an incredible improvement once I did so.

2. The fronts are Proline 4-Ribs and the rears are Proline Dirt Hawgs. Both are 2.2". Also have a set of Proline Calibers for dirt and track.

Thanks for the responses guys.

85Edinger wrote:If you decide you want to upgrade your bellcrank I suggest this:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDWHZ&P=7
Plus the four bearings to replace the bushings.

Going from the original servo saver steering linkage to this, do I need all of those parts or just these (link below) if I have a turnbuckle, ball studs and ball cups and will order bearings anyway?

I don't have my car in front of me so I guess I'm mostly just asking if I need to order those aluminum machine screws as well.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXEDYT&P=7

What size are the bearings? I'll get Avids for $1ea

Those Dirt Hawgs (strange name) look good for asphalt. Are they? Will they become slicks after 1 pack? LOL

I think you would be good to go as long as you have extra screws. I'm pretty sure those screws are the same as all the others on the bottom of the car.

85Edinger wrote:I think you would be good to go as long as you have extra screws. I'm pretty sure those screws are the same as all the others on the bottom of the car.

The servo saver linkage is already mounted with 8-32 x 7/8 aluminum screws so I'm thinking I'm good to go.

The Dirt Hawgs are quite good on asphalt. I use them as my A/T tires on most of my vehicles. I would definitely recommend them.

I would also recommend the Dirt Hawgs. I use them on several cars for street use and they last quite a long time. They are made with Proline's M2 compound so they are much harder than their current off-road tires.

Here's a few pics with my new Turbo Mirage lid.

Nice one, I love the color!

Cheers, Dave.