Team Associated 1/10 RC10 2WD Graphite Kit

The Hobby Hideaway Verdict: The Ultimate 80s Competitive Edge! Following the incredible metallic 41st-anniversary edition, Team Associated is taking us straight back to 1989 with this authentic replica of the RC10 Graphite Kit. If you were a serious racer back in the day, you knew that moving from the aluminum tub to the woven carbon fiber graphite chassis was the ultimate upgrade. The Hobby Hideaway Team loves this kit because it delivers all the legendary, championship-winning features of the original while stripping away weight for pure, competitive speed.

Lightweight Rigidity Meets Precision Engineering The heart of this kit is that beautiful 2.5mm carbon fiber graphite chassis. It significantly reduces the buggy's overall weight without sacrificing the rigidity needed to handle aggressive jumps and high-speed corners. Team Associated didn't just swap the chassis; they upgraded the geometry. With a wider front track, longer lower arms, and zero-offset steering blocks, this buggy turns in sharper and corners much faster than its aluminum-tub predecessor.

Key Features & Technical Specs:

• Authentic 1989 Replica: A true-to-era re-release of the legendary competitive 2WD buggy.

• Carbon Fiber Chassis: Features a lightweight, rigid 2.5mm woven graphite chassis with precision CNC-machined and countersunk mounting holes.

• Upgraded Suspension Geometry: Wider front track with longer lower arms and zero-offset steering blocks for superior high-speed stability.

• Classic Drivetrain: Equipped with the iconic low-profile six-gear transmission, VariLok ball differential, and hardened universal drive shafts.

• Premium Dampening: Includes long-travel, fluid-filled silver anodized aluminum coil-over shocks mounted to fiberglass shock towers.

• Race-Ready Rubber: Features low-mass modular racing wheels wrapped in high-traction TQ tires for balanced grip on the dirt.

• Clear Polycarbonate Body: Comes with the era-accurate clear polycarbonate body and wing, ready for your custom paint scheme.

Hobby Hideaway Pro Tip: Working with vintage-style graphite and fiberglass requires a little bit of old-school prep! Before you start bolting the chassis and shock towers together, take a few minutes to run a bead of thin CA (cyanoacrylate) tire glue along all the exposed outer edges of the carbon fiber and fiberglass parts. This seals the woven layers, preventing them from delaminating or splintering after a hard crash or a heavy landing on the dirt track!

Why buy from Hobby Hideaway? The Hobby Hideaway Team is more than just a retail store; we are a dedicated racing community. We advocate for an "old-school" service model where personal connection and mentorship come first. Whether you are reliving the golden era of RC with a vintage build or tweaking the ball differential on a modern rig, our team provides the technical expertise and professional-grade support you need to keep your hobby moving forward.

Join the Action in Ottawa! Ready to show off that beautiful woven graphite? Bring your classic RC10 down to our shop in Ottawa at 112-1455 Youville Dr. While our indoor tracks are built for the smaller 1/28 and 1/32 scales, we love talking about vintage 1/10 scale builds and can point you toward the best outdoor dirt tracks and bash spots in the area. Join our ever-growing community of local hobbyists, swap build secrets, and experience the adrenaline of the RC community in person!

Note: This is an unassembled classic buggy kit. Electronics (motor, ESC, steering servo), radio system, 6-cell NiMH or 2S LiPo battery, charger, and polycarbonate spray paint are required to complete the vehicle.