Team Associated RC10 B6.1DL Team Kit - 90021L

   Introduced by Team Associated in 2019, the RC10B6.1DL Team Kit - # 90021L - was a Limited Edition buggy, with a Factory Lite gearbox, developed specifically for tracks with good traction, and is the car Spencer Rivkin drove to win the 2WD Electric Buggy 2019 IFMAR World Championships in Trencin Slovakia.

   A 7.4V LiPo "shorty" 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".

2019 RC10 B6.1DL Team Kit

   The RC10B6.1DL Team Kit is based on a shortened hard anodised alloy plate chassis, with a ball differential, re-designed lay-down stealth gearbox (with a 39T Idler Gear), V2 Big Bore coil spring over oil filled threaded dampers, CVA drive-shafts, turnbuckles and a full set of ball bearings. A 72T spur gear is also included in the kit, for using with standard stock motors.

Model Version:

• #90021L RC10B6.1DL Team Kit

Features:

• 3-gear Laydown Stealth(R) transmission for lower and forward CG
• Machined pistons included for better fit and smoother operation
• Aluminum rear clamping hexes and front axles 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 bushings to make assembly easier
• Aluminum C and D arm mounts included for a large range of anti-squat and toe adjustments
• Lightweight aluminum top shaft
• Factory Team upgraded ball bearing kit included
• JConcepts(R) lightweight B6 clear body and wing
• Easy-access ball differential
• Differential height adjustments with 0, 1, 2, and 3mm inserts included
• New slipper assembly for better weight balance and shock clearance
• Heavy-duty V2 routed graphite front shock tower with tower guard
• Heavy-duty V2 routed graphite rear tower, long
• Heavy-duty V2 rear axles with 67mm bones
• V2 springs for a more reactive and nimble feel
• Innovative rear arms with molded inserts for ultra-fine lower shock mount adjustment
• Molded spur gear guard to help protect body from damage
• +1 steering block arms to optimize feel on dirt tracks

2019 RC10 B6.1DL Team Kit:

  2019 RC10 B6.1DL Team Kit Box Art - # 90021L.

2019 RC10 B6.1DL Team Kit Chassis:

   2019 RC10 B6.1DL Team Kit Hard Anodised Alloy Plate Chassis.





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



   Battery Strap.



   Brushless Motor, Slipper Clutch adjuster and Gearbox.



   3 Gear Lay-down Stealth Gearbox, with 39T Idler Gear.



   Steering Caster Block.



   Slipper Clutch.



   Quick change Ball Differential.



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

   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:

Tires for Off-Road RC Models

   If you only ever intend to race your Buggy, Truggy or Truck at your local track each week end, you will soon learn the best tire - insert combination for your particular model on that specific track surface type. But if you ever visit other tracks in your area, or move on to the national or international race meetings, at other tracks throughout the country, you will soon discover that your trusty setup will not work as well, and you will be forced to invest in many more sets of wheels and tires.

   The choice of Off-Road tires available is mind boggling, and the combinations of Mini-Pin, Micro-Pin, Block, Stud and Ribbed Tires, with all the various types of foam inserts available is a mine field, even for the more experienced.