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MIP SP-1 on a RC10 roller ...trade for a complete T4?

Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 4:24 pm
by mAdMan
If this transmission along with new RPM arms was on a roller with no electronics and a decently scratched up A chassis (6.5 out of 10), with used suspension and tires/wheels; is it worth a trade for a RTR used 7/10 T4?

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Thank you!

Re: MIP changebox

Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 4:59 pm
by mAdMan
The thing is, I can't find one for sale or parts for it if this one needs work.

Seems like a gamble to me...

Re: MIP changebox

Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 5:06 pm
by Asso_man!
And your point is?

Re: MIP changebox

Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 5:33 pm
by Phin
That's not a MIP Changebox...that's an SP-1. This is the Changebox: http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=82&t=2825&view=previous

If you're looking for spares for an SP-1 you can use modern Tamiya SRB transmission parts. You'd need to mod the ball diff slightly. Just shorten and file new flat spots on the shafts the outdrives mount to.

If you've got a Changebox don't bother running it. The molded gears don't mesh well.

Re: MIP changebox

Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 8:08 pm
by mAdMan
Phin wrote:That's not a MIP Changebox...that's an SP-1. This is the Changebox: http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=82&t=2825&view=previous

If you're looking for spares for an SP-1 you can use modern Tamiya SRB transmission parts. You'd need to mod the ball diff slightly. Just shorten and file new flat spots on the shafts the outdrives mount to.

If you've got a Changebox don't bother running it. The molded gears don't mesh well.
Great info thank you. I was worried I couldn't find parts for this if I end up trading for it. I'm not sure if the trade I'm considering is worth it...

Re: MIP changebox

Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 8:21 pm
by Phin
It looks like a fairly complete trans. If there's any parts that need replacing it'll probably be the outdrive cups. No exact replacement for those.

Most of the cases I've had also had the mounting screw holes blown out by screws that were too long.

Re: MIP SP-1 on a RC10 roller ...trade for a complete T4?

Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 9:36 pm
by shodog
This post went from the pan to the fire. What I can tell is madman is asking whether he should trade his T4 that is worth about $100 for this RC10 pictured above.

Re: MIP SP-1 on a RC10 roller ...trade for a complete T4?

Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 10:39 pm
by Phin
shodog wrote:This post went from the pan to the fire. What I can tell is madman is asking whether he should trade his T4 that is worth about $100 for this RC10 pictured above.
The "what it's worth" question is taboo...but answering a concern about parts availability and clarifying which transmission is which is perfectly kosher. :wink:


The trade depends on what madman wants to do with the MIP transmission, and also on the condition of the rest of the RC10 and the T4.

Re: MIP SP-1 on a RC10 roller ...trade for a complete T4?

Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 11:48 pm
by mAdMan
I wasn't trying to ask what's it's worth im asking if you would trade it.


I decided against it, the thing is just too beat up for me. I would like to build a RC10. I don't have one.

Re: MIP SP-1 on a RC10 roller ...trade for a complete T4?

Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2016 12:08 am
by harvey

Re: MIP SP-1 on a RC10 roller ...trade for a complete T4?

Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2016 12:36 am
by mAdMan
So funny I sent that exact link to my buddy frank today. I have been eyeing it. :P

Re: MIP SP-1 on a RC10 roller ...trade for a complete T4?

Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2016 1:01 am
by duckhead
I am trying to replicate the car I raced when I was younger, and it is quite hard to find an SP-1 intact from best I can tell. Also, I had a set of MIP (?) telescoping driveshafts that went along with it. Anyone happen to know the part# on those?

Also, +1 for the Re-re Worlds car, it is a steal at $199 if you ask me. We all should have stocked up during Christmas when A-Main dropped it to $150!