The unbuilding and boxing of an rc10t2
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2022 5:22 pm
I got this idea when asking about how to store a collection.
I had bought an extra rc10t2 and an excellent condition chassis. I kinda had the parts all over the place and was inspired by this find
https://site.petitrc.com/setup/associated/setuprc10t2/10T2_ExplodedView.pdf
Typically I try to run my ‘best’ parts in my runners, but this leaves me with a bunch of nip stuff that is too good for a runner and something that I’m not likely to turn to when I need something for repair. So I wind up with a bunch of nip parts in the way when I am looking for something.
I decided to do the opposite and gather up all my best parts and organize them by rebagging them into the kit specific bags.
I am pretty sure that some of you go to this effort on most of your builds but man is it a lot of work. So I am going as far to pull the prettier parts off existing runners. I am also working to not actually purchase new parts, though I will pick up a new j concepts nose plate and tubes.
But it has helped me simplify my collection of one off nip parts.
I had a single nip 1.32 and 1.02 hard anodized shock.
These easily become part of the kit because they are the best quality shock bodies I have. From there I pick the best of the open stock. Before I was trying to figure out what to do with the ‘orphan’ parts.
Transmission bag A is a pair of MIP light drives,a bee diff gear and a MIP associated diff kit.
Getting the actual correct little bits is hard. I nearly went down a crazy rabbit hole because of the 6474 shock cup and collar reissue… associated reissued that same part number from the 10t but changed the part design. The car actually came with 3 t2 style ones and one gold pan style. They all had the same part number. I finally found a proper set for $50. I changed it up with a set up 6475
preloads, which also stops me from buying threaded shocks.
Had a 6440 rebuild kit, the piston kit and the gold shock shafts and bleeder caps and the shock ends all nip.
All the body mounts are being replaced by new RPM adjustable mounts.
I keep thinking I am parts complete then run into something that I am missing when I try and complete each bag.
Since I like collecting it’s rewarding. I also like using my vacuum bagger for parts. I won’t have to worry about any contamination or rust.
I have all of the documentation, so I am working on the tool sets ,box and tires, though I am sure I will need some fasteners that I don’t have in good condition.
I had bought an extra rc10t2 and an excellent condition chassis. I kinda had the parts all over the place and was inspired by this find
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https://site.petitrc.com/setup/associated/setuprc10t2/10T2_ExplodedView.pdf
Typically I try to run my ‘best’ parts in my runners, but this leaves me with a bunch of nip stuff that is too good for a runner and something that I’m not likely to turn to when I need something for repair. So I wind up with a bunch of nip parts in the way when I am looking for something.
I decided to do the opposite and gather up all my best parts and organize them by rebagging them into the kit specific bags.
But it has helped me simplify my collection of one off nip parts.
I had a single nip 1.32 and 1.02 hard anodized shock.
These easily become part of the kit because they are the best quality shock bodies I have. From there I pick the best of the open stock. Before I was trying to figure out what to do with the ‘orphan’ parts.
Transmission bag A is a pair of MIP light drives,a bee diff gear and a MIP associated diff kit.
Getting the actual correct little bits is hard. I nearly went down a crazy rabbit hole because of the 6474 shock cup and collar reissue… associated reissued that same part number from the 10t but changed the part design. The car actually came with 3 t2 style ones and one gold pan style. They all had the same part number. I finally found a proper set for $50. I changed it up with a set up 6475
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- 95310508-9E9B-4D67-8207-F7FB0FFA1586.jpeg (34.29 KiB) Viewed 1329 times
Had a 6440 rebuild kit, the piston kit and the gold shock shafts and bleeder caps and the shock ends all nip.
All the body mounts are being replaced by new RPM adjustable mounts.
I keep thinking I am parts complete then run into something that I am missing when I try and complete each bag.
Since I like collecting it’s rewarding. I also like using my vacuum bagger for parts. I won’t have to worry about any contamination or rust.
I have all of the documentation, so I am working on the tool sets ,box and tires, though I am sure I will need some fasteners that I don’t have in good condition.
