Team Associated RC10 B6.1 Team Kit - 90020

   Introduced by Team Associated in 2018, the RC10B6.1 Team Kit - # 90020 - was designed and developed as the high traction track version, and was introduced alongside the RC10B6.1D - # 90021, that was developed to excel on low traction tracks.

   For the B6.1 Team, a gear differential, a standard height rear shock tower and front and rear anti-roll bars were the main differences over the B6.1D Team.

   A 7.4V LiPo or 6.6V LiFe Battery, Charger, Radio System, Brushless Motor, ESC, Steering Servo, Wheels and Tires had to purchased separately.

   In this series of articles I will endeavour to provide information to help identify any of the 1/10 Scale RC10 2WD series and where it sits along its evolutionary trail. With this knowledge, any RC10 owner should be able to decide if their model is just one of the many thousands that were produced, or is potentially a collectors "holy grail".

2018 RC10 B6.1 Team Kit

   The RC10B6.1 Team Kit is based on a shortened hard anodised alloy plate chassis, with a gear differential, lay-down stealth gearbox, V2 Big Bore coil spring over oil filled threaded dampers, CVA drive-shafts, turnbuckles and a full set of ball bearings.

Model Version:

• #90020 RC10B6.1 Team Kit

Features:

• Easy-access gear differential
• Differential height adjustment with 0, 1, 2, and 3mm inserts included
• New slipper assembly for better weight balance and shock clearance
• 3-gear Lay-down Stealth(r) transmission for lower and forward CG
• Heavy-duty V2 routed graphite front shock tower with tower guard
• Heavy-duty V2 routed graphite rear tower, standard height
• Heavy-duty V2 rear axle with 67mm bones
• V2 springs for a more reactive and nimble feel
• Innovative rear arm with molded inserts for ultra-fine lower shock mount adjustment
• Molded spur gear guard to help protect body from damage
• Front and rear anti-roll bars limit chassis roll for increased corner speed
• Battery strap allows the use of optional turnbuckle-based braces
• Machined pistons included for better fit and smoother operation
• Aluminum rear clamping hex and front axle with laser etching
• Rear hubs feature large bearings and the easy-insert system to adjust camber link position and rear axle height
• One-piece shock bushing to make assembly easier
• Aluminum C and D arm mounts included for large range of anti-squat and toe adjustment
• Lightweight aluminum top shaft
• Factory Team upgraded ball bearing kit included (now oiled instead of greased for less drag)
• JConcepts(r) B6 clear body and wing included
• Steel chassis weight
• Shortened, 7075 aluminum chassis

2018 RC10 B6.1 Team Kit:

  2018 RC10 B6.1 Team Kit Box Art - # 90020.

2018 RC10 B6.1 Team Kit Chassis:

   2018 RC10 B6.1 Team Kit Shortened Hard Anodised Alloy Plate Chassis.









   Heavy-duty V2 Front Shock Mount with V2 12mm "Big Bore" Threaded Dampers.



   Heavy-duty V2 Rear Shock Mount.



   Battery Strap.



   Brushless Motor, Slipper Clutch adjuster and Gearbox.



   3 Gear Lay-down Stealth Gearbox.



   2018 RC10 B6.1 Team Kit Steering.



   Steering Caster Block.



   Slipper Clutch.



   Gear Differential.



   Rear easy-insert system, to adjust camber link position and rear axle height.



   Rear Anti-roll Bar.

   At present, the RC Model Manufacturers, Brands and Distributors covered by us are: ABC Hobby, Academy, Acme Racing, Agama Racing, Amewi, Ansmann Racing, ARRMA, Team Associated, Atomic RC, Axial, AYK, Bolink, BSD Racing, Capricorn, Carisma, Carson, Caster Racing, Cen, Corally, Custom Works, Durango, Duratrax, ECX - Electrix, Exceed RC, FG Modellsport, FS-Racing, FTX, Fujimi, Gmade, GS-Racing, Harm, HBX, Helion, Heng Long, Himoto Racing, Hirobo, Hitari, Hobao, Hong-Nor, Hot Bodies, HPI, HSP, Intech, Integy, Jamara, JQ Products, Kawada, Kyosho, Losi, LRP, Maisto, Mardave, Marui, Maverick, MCD Racing, Megatech, Mugen, New Bright, Nichimo, Nikko, Nkok, Ofna, Pro-Pulse, Protech, PTI, RC4WD, Redcat Racing, RJ-Speed, Robitronic, Schumacher, Seben, Serpent, Smartech, Sportwerks, Step-Up, Tamiya, Team-C Racing, Team Magic, Thunder Tiger, Tomy, Top Racing, Traxxas, Trinity, Tyco, Vaterra RC, Venom, VRX Racing, WLToys, X-Factory, Xmods, Xpress, Xray, XTM, Yankee RC, Yokomo, ZD Racing and Zipzaps.

   This is an ongoing project, with new and "lost in time" RC Models and Brands being added as they are found and although most of those listed above have been covered in relative detail, some are still being researched and will be completed in the near future.

Getting into RC

   When I first got into racing RC, all I had was a three year old clapped out Tamiya Boomerang, a silver can stock motor, three step mechanical speed controller, two 1400Mah stick batteries and basic Acoms stick transmitter.

   I was the newbie and most of the guys I was racing against had all the latest models, modified motors, matched batteries and top spec radio equipment, but I was still beating them easily. Why? The answer is simple:

Wheel Camber - for cornering stability

   Camber is described as the angle of the wheel as you look at it directly from the front or rear of your car and if set correctly will improve your cars cornering ability considerably, by providing increased traction. This simple to make adjustment is considered by many to be one of the most effective changes you can make to your car for better handling.

   Positive Camber is when the top of the wheel is angled outwards. Negative Camber has the top of the wheel angled inwards.

   First of all, get yourself a good camber gauge. All adjustments to your cars camber setting should be made with the car in race mode that means the motor, battery etc in position in the chassis.

   To check the angle of an On Road car, it must have the ride height already set to around 5mm.