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Re: The RC10 4wd (or how AE stole the Ten4 project)

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Took a few comparison pics along the way compared to our 2015 original Ten4. Still working on sourcing a set of our original Robinson made pulleys and idlers to show for comparison, but they went 15t which is exactly what we did, and the same belt as well. They will find that this skips a lot, as well as allows the belt teeth to clash with each other, which is why we went to the 18t on the 4.1
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Re: The RC10 4wd (or how AE stole the Ten4 project)

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GoMachV wrote: Sun Mar 09, 2025 7:20 am Took a few comparison pics along the way compared to our 2015 original Ten4. Still working on sourcing a set of our original Robinson made pulleys and idlers to show for comparison, but they went 15t which is exactly what we did, and the same belt as well. They will find that this skips a lot, as well as allows the belt teeth to clash with each other, which is why we went to the 18t on the 4.2
So in addition to taking credit for someone else's work, they couldn't even be bothered to test it for issues to actually make it better? Just slap your name on it, wrap a bow on it, and take a victory lap. They really don't care, do they...

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GoMachV wrote: Sun Mar 09, 2025 7:20 am ...went to the 18t on the 4.2
Aha! The 4.2 is coming!!! :lol:
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Aha! The 4.2 is coming!!! :lol:
Doh! Oops

The RC10 4wd needs a ten4.2 sticker :lol: dangit I might need to print some up now :mrgreen:

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Re: The RC10 4wd (or how AE stole the Ten4 project)

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GoMachV wrote: Sun Mar 09, 2025 7:20 am They will find that this skips a lot, as well as allows the belt teeth to clash with each other
That's what I was thinking when I saw how close the teeth were.

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Could it be upgraded with the 18T pulleys and longer belt?
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Looks like it. I'm working on that now. Since they use 15t and the same belt we did, it would stand to reason the 18 would work with our current belt

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Re: The RC10 4wd (or how AE stole the Ten4 project)

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GoMachV wrote: Sun Mar 09, 2025 12:23 pm Looks like it. I'm working on that now. Since they use 15t and the same belt we did, it would stand to reason the 18 would work with our current belt
I was wondering the same, especially after it was mentioned during a build online the plastic pulley spacer in Bag B step 2 can crack trying to thread the set screw. Odd that they list the pulley as 15T, wonder if they come out with an associated 'upgraded' pulley...hmm.... bet it will be 18T.... :D :shock:

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kinda curious... figure askin here is good as anywhere, but what would a o.g. legends roller shelf queen go for nowadays? i'm thinkin 2500 but i dunno with all this new stuff bangin around now...

lol... bueller?

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GoMachV wrote: Sun Mar 09, 2025 7:20 am Took a few comparison pics along the way compared to our 2015 original Ten4. Still working on sourcing a set of our original Robinson made pulleys and idlers to show for comparison, but they went 15t which is exactly what we did, and the same belt as well. They will find that this skips a lot, as well as allows the belt teeth to clash with each other, which is why we went to the 18t on the 4.1
Jeff, I am thinking your signature needs an edit. Maybe not a substitution per se, but maybe an addition. :D
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So I'm just catching up , they copied ( stole ) the 2015 version that had issues that you rectified in the 2025 version , I've said it before and will again " there no qualifications , no interview or skill required to be a criminal "
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They don't see it that way, they feel like their kit is the natural evolution of their original 1985 chain drive 6 gear prototype that was never seen since then. I guess we both just guessed correctly 🤷🏼‍♂️😬 I feel like the pics speak for themselves.

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Re: The RC10 4wd (or how AE stole the Ten4 project)

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GoMachV wrote: Sun Mar 09, 2025 4:36 pm They don't see it that way, they bullsh!t themselves like their kit is the natural evolution of their original 1985 chain drive 6 gear prototype that was never seen since then. I guess we both just guessed correctly 🤷🏼‍♂️😬 I feel like the pics speak for themselves.
Fixed a little, in my opinion.
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GoMachV wrote: Sun Mar 09, 2025 4:36 pm They don't see it that way, they feel like their kit is the natural evolution of their original 1985 chain drive 6 gear prototype that was never seen since then. I guess we both just guessed correctly 🤷🏼‍♂️😬 I feel like the pics speak for themselves.
i mean... cmon.
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GoMachV wrote: Sun Mar 09, 2025 11:31 am
Aha! The 4.2 is coming!!! :lol:
Doh! Oops

The RC10 4wd needs a ten4.2 sticker :lol: dangit I might need to print some up now :mrgreen:
Maybe it needs a Ten4.05 sticker :wink:
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