Team Associated RC10GT - 7050 / 7055 / 7060 / 7065 / 7066 - Radio Controlled Model

   Released by Team Associated in 1993, the 2WD RC10GT Nitro Truck was initially available in two kit options: # 7050 RC10GT Basic Sport Truck (this model number was later used for a Team-Built version) and # 7055 RC10GT Complete Sport Truck. In 1996 three more versions were introduced: # 7060 RC10GT Basic Team Truck (this model number was later used for a Factory Team version), # 7065 RC10GT Complete Team Truck and # 7066 RC10GT Complete Team Truck. (Details listed below).

   These five kits all came without an engine, but over the seven years or so the RC10GT was in production, a number of kits with an engine included were introduced. All those we have discovered thus far are listed on our "RC10GT Engine Included Kits" page.

   Each RC10GT version listed above is based on a black anodised tub chassis, with a ball differential and coil spring over oil filled dampers. Early versions of the model came with white plastic parts and by the end of the production run they were all black plastic.

   To race the Team Associated RC10GT, it requires time and patience, to tune and adjust for improvements in handling and steering ability and to get the grip you need to stay on course when manoeuvring around tight, slippery corners. A little can be a lot when it comes to changing your cars settings and our easy methodical directions will guide you to the best Set-up to help you win and keep you winning.

Model Versions:

• #7050 RC10GT Basic Sport Truck - for Pull Start or Non Pull Start engines
• #7055 RC10GT Complete Sport Truck (less engine) - for Pull Start engines
• #7060 RC10GT Basic Team Truck- for Pull Start or Non Pull Start engines
• #7065 RC10GT Complete Team Truck (less engine) - for Pull Start engines
• #7066 RC10GT Complete Team Truck (less engine) - for Non Pull Start engines

General Features:

• Black anodised tub chassis
• Stealth ATC Transmission, optimised for gas truck racing, 2.6:1 reduction
• Powerful rear disk brakes
• Adjustable clutch
• 2-second, quick fill fuel tank with filter
• Heavy-duty front and rear arms
• Reversible bellcrank/servo-saver steering
• Fits most popular .12 - .15 gas engines
• High bite, multi-surface wide front tires
• Mini Pin Spike rear tires
• One piece front and rear wheels
• Engine installation packs included (Muffler, Manifold, Flywheel and Air filter) (not with Basic Sport)
• Unpainted polycarbonate body
• Radio system and Engine are required to complete

Sport Truck Features:

• Complete with bronze bushings
• Gold anodised dampers
• Dogbone drive-shafts
• Basic Sport (#7050) requires Engine installation packs

Team Truck Features:

• Complete with ball bearings
• Hard anodised dampers
• Universal Joint drive-ahafts

   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.

Choosing a Transmitter

   When you first started in RC, you may have purchased a package that came with the car kit, motor, battery, charger, ESC and radio system complete. The transmitter was probably just a basic steer wheel, or stick type, with nothing more than forward, reverse, left, right and simple trim settings to centralise the servo and ESC.

   After a while, as your enthusiasm grows and your experience increases, you will want to move on to a better radio system, with more setting options, but where do you begin?

   Choosing the right transmitter is a personal thing. It has to feel right, have the balance you like, not be too bulky for your hand size and have all the features you might need to set up your car to your driving style.

Wheel Caster Explained

   Caster is basically the angle the steering kingpins or steering pivot points, leans back in relation to the horizontal when viewed from the side of the chassis.

   To test the effectiveness of your cars caster, place your model on a flat surface, point the front wheels straight ahead, and push the chassis over to one side to simulate body roll when cornering. You will notice that as the car leans over, all four wheels also lean over in the same direction. Tires provide the most grip when the wheels are perfectly vertical and the full width of each tire is flat on the ground. Body roll pushes the wheels past the vertical and reduces the amount of tire contact. Now, if you turn the front wheels as if cornering, and again push the chassis over, you will see that in this position, the front wheels are now more vertical, giving you better ground contact and therefore improved grip.

   Another effect of caster can be seen by disconnecting your steering servo and pushing your car along the floor. Because of caster and the kingpins leaning back, your car will naturally roll straight ahead.

   Obviously, the more body roll your car induces, the more positive caster you need to counter it.