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Greetings everyone and happy Friday! Welcome to The Backyard, my little slice of the Internet. Off-road Retro Re-Releases are mega hot right now, as many of the hobbyists today have the disposable income to happily sling at the vehicles they either owned as a youngster, or wanted to own but didn’t quite have the money for. I’ve really enjoyed seeing all [...]
Here ya go RC10 fans, Team Associated has announced a very special RC10 Classic 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Kit. The 40th Anniversary RC10 Classic is the perfect rc collectable, or you can build it and go have loads of fun while vintage racing. Check out these highlights- * Laser-etched “Team Associated” logo only found on 40 Year Anniversary chassis * “40” stamped [...]
Here ya go hardcore AE fans, Team Associated has just dropped the RC10CC Clear Collector’s Edition Kit. That’s right folks, soon, very soon, you’ll be able to pick up an all clear edition of the original RC10 to put on display, to build with a family member, or to simply stash away as a collectable. Here are the highlights- * Crystal-clear [...]
Over at Team Assocaited they are teasing a Crystal Clear RC10 Classic Buggy Kit. The AE crew recently whipped up this special clear SLA prototype RC10 Classic for the SEMA aftermarket car show in Las Vegas this fall. AE is coming up on their 60th anniversary as a company and the 40th for the original RC10 so they are pulling [...]
Jason and his crew over at JConcepts have announced Step Spike & Taper Spike 1.9″ & 1.7″ Performance Tires. The new tires are sized to fit the vintage Associated RC10 and use a classic spike design. Here are the highlights- Step Spike 1.9″ Front Tires * Classic 1.9” bead mounting diameter * Step Spike design with square base feature * Continuous carcass for side [...]
New for all you vintage Associated RC10 buggy owners out there is a Protector Clear Body with Wing from JConcepts. Jason and his crew have done a great job of supporting the vintage buggy scene, here is another great product to help keep those old race buggies on the track. The Protector body pays homage to bodies from the late [...]
Team Associated has just made it easy to upgrade the shocks on your RC10 Classic or Worlds Car with their new V2.71 Threaded Shock Bodies. The new bodies are designed to offer lower friction (for better action) and the internals are designed to last longer between rebuilds. The part number is #7438, they are street priced at $23, and they are [...]
RPM did not simply re-release an old part with their Gear Cover for the Associated RC10 Classic, they redesigned it from the ground up. The new gear cover for the RC10 is made from molded plastic, which is more durable than the stock part, and also creates a better seal to help keep dirt from getting into the spur/pinion gear area. [...]
RPM RC has announced longer hinge pins for the Associated RC10 Classic. The stock RC10 Classic rear hinge pins are too short for RPM A-arms so the new RPM pins are longer to ensure a proper fit. The part number is 70590, the retail price is $7 per pair, and they should start hitting dealers mid-March. Click Here [...]
If you are looking to upgrade your Associated RC10 Classic but still want the retro look, RDRP has a Fiberglass Option Part Set for you. The set includes upgraded towers, battery plate, and transmission plate, and because they are made out of white fiberglass, they retain a period appropriate look. The RDRP upgrade parts fit without modification and they work on [...]
If you are looking for some new kicks for that Team Associated RC10 Classic of yours, the crew at Pro-Line have you dialed. For the front they have Edge 1.9″ XTM ribbed tires. These are time period correct and based off the original Edge tires from 1984. The have a part number of #1195-00 and a street price of $12. For the [...]
Pro-Line has released a new teaser picture of their Mirage SS RC10 Body featuring a classic Cliff Lett paint scheme with retro Associated and Pro-Line stickers. We really like the look of the Mirage SS, especially with the sweet retro livery. The release of the Pro-Line Mirage SS is later this month. It has a part number of #3421-00 and [...]
Our friends over at Pro-Line have just posted a picture of their upcoming body for the Team Associated RC10 Classic, a Limited Edition body called the Mirage SS. The Mirage SS has a sleek look that should really set off your new (or old) RC10 gold tub. The part number for the Mirage SS is #3421-00, it should have a [...]
If you want to boost the bling factor of your Associated RC10 Classic take a look at these Diamond Wing Tubes from JConcepts. These replace the stock wing mounts and are made from aluminum for a trick look. * CNC machined * High gloss black or silver finish The part number for black is #2313-2, silver is #2313-3, and they are priced at [...]
The JConcepts crew has been putting out lots of accessories for the Associated RC10 Classic buggy. Their latest is a tough aluminum bell-crank set. These are much stronger than stock, but they eliminate the stock servo saver, so plan on either mounting up another servo saver (like a Kimbrough) or only running a high end metal gear servo with these [...]
