Is there a trick to the TA RC10?

[BullsFan]

Hello all,

New to the forum and back in RC after a loong hiatus, but once was pretty skilled. Anyway, backstory,

I have jumped back in the pool of RC and purchased a nice condition RC10T3, I have used it and had some fun but what I have found out through research is the hobby grew while I was away, I’m being sarcastic of course but truth is things have changed so much sourcing wheels, tires, parts, enhancements etc with this car is making me think, I’ll do something else.

I’m looking at FB groups, online forums, reading specialists of certain brand cars a lot of folks have been able to enhance these older cars into modern times and they work great?

I’ve seen old Original RC10 gold tubs with newer front ends, hex wheel lugs, new suspension towers and shocks, making them a sort of franken monster of old new to be able to keep them running, enjoyable, and to source current parts?

Am I missing something? Is there a trick to this car where some “dot” versions will bolt on to others and newer parts be cobbled together to make a great car better? Or do I have to just get rid of what I have and start over with a new RTR to get what’s current?

Thanks for any feedback in advance.

[juicedcoupe]

Depends on what you want to do.

Wheels are easy enough. JConcepts and JC Racing have them.

2.2 stadium truck tires are still available from several companies.

Replacement parts and upgrades are probably an Ebay/FB only thing, except for shocks.

If you wanted to switch to big bore shocks, most short course truck shocks are approximately the same length.

[Frankentruck]

Hi and welcome. I have a question. What is a TA RC10? I know the RC10 part but not the TA. Totally Awesome?

[scr8p]

I race a T3 once a month at vintage events. Other than titanium turnbuckles, it's bone stock. You don't have to do "upgrades" to the truck itself, just stock up on spares if you really plan on using it. But modern electronics are a good investment.

Jconcepts makes direct fit wheels and and the T3 body they offer is pulled from the original Associated mold.

What is a TA RC10?

Team Associated

[JosephS]

Hello all,

New to the forum and back in RC after a loong hiatus, but once was pretty skilled. Anyway, backstory,

I have jumped back in the pool of RC and purchased a nice condition RC10T3, I have used it and had some fun but what I have found out through research is the hobby grew while I was away, I’m being sarcastic of course but truth is things have changed so much sourcing wheels, tires, parts, enhancements etc with this car is making me think, I’ll do something else.

I’m looking at FB groups, online forums, reading specialists of certain brand cars a lot of folks have been able to enhance these older cars into modern times and they work great?

I’ve seen old Original RC10 gold tubs with newer front ends, hex wheel lugs, new suspension towers and shocks, making them a sort of franken monster of old new to be able to keep them running, enjoyable, and to source current parts?

Am I missing something? Is there a trick to this car where some “dot” versions will bolt on to others and newer parts be cobbled together to make a great car better? Or do I have to just get rid of what I have and start over with a new RTR to get what’s current?

Thanks for any feedback in advance.

Welcome! This is likely one of the best places to learn about all the different ways to modify or keep something completely stock.
The rc10 T3 is a pretty great truck as it was. Though that hasn't stopped people from modifying it.

Is there something you think I should be doing that it isn't, or are you just looking for something to do to it?

The b3/t3 were pretty popular trucks that had clones made by at least one different company. Original parts are not that hard to find and the trucks shared similar wheels, tires and shocks for decades.

For the original gold cars recently a small renaissance happened. Nearly every part is in current production, even the gold screws, over a few different 3rd party manufacturers. Right now is one of the best times in a long time to make an rc10 project.

As far as modernization goes the modern brushless motors are simply next level when compared to the old stuff. More power, longer run time, and less maintenance.

[BullsFan]

Thank you for the feedback, much appreciated!

I like the B3/T3 platform and maybe I’m trying to do something that is not reasonable, but I seem to see other posts where folks have used other TA parts to work with the B3/T3 platform?
Like converting the old fashion front wheels from ball bearing inserted to modern 12mm hexes? Same with the back wheels, although this seems more straightforward. Also I have seen where someone used a modern TA differential case, replacing the ball diff to a modern gear diff case?
It’s probably trial and error on the users end and some makeshift ingenuity, but it seems it would extend the life of these cars and make parts and accessories easier to obtain either in local hobby stores or Amazon/eBay?
That was my question for is there something I’m missing or a trick to what works new vs old or used stock? Maybe I just run it as is and enjoy it for what it’s worth? Either way I’m glad to back in the hobby as they do bring smiles to my face.
Thanks

[Russ Winn]

I've built my T3 into a homemade, short course spec abomination....I cut my own chassis, shock tower, and braces from G10 fiberglass, and pretty much redesigned most of the layout....It's become my street terrorizer, and is easily the most fun driving car I have.

[JosephS]

I've built my T3 into a homemade, short course spec abomination....I cut my own chassis, shock tower, and braces from G10 fiberglass, and pretty much redesigned most of the layout....It's become my street terrorizer, and is easily the most fun driving car I have.

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Are you using a servo mount as a rear shock tower mount? That's a really nice custom T3 chassis.

[Russ Winn]

Thank you so much!...Yes, it's a servo mount from Exotek. The bracket in front of it is the rear battery holder. Here's a close up:

Here's the front:

I used a JConcepts steering crank for an RC10.

[Frankentruck]

That is a very cool setup! The shock tower mount is a nice solution. Did you use the DR10 or the Pro2 SC10 version?

[Russ Winn]

That is a very cool setup! The shock tower mount is a nice solution. Did you use the DR10 or the Pro2 SC10 version?

Neither....It's an old T3 stadium truck, just stretched to short course specs.

[Frankentruck]

It is a really cool T3 remake. The Exotek servo mount is what Im asking about. I see 2 models of them made and I'm curious which you used.
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Are you saying there also used to be an Exotek T3 servo mount made?

[Russ Winn]

Sorry, I misunderstood your question. Actually, I'm not sure which one I used. I just looked them up, and I think either would work.