Team Associated RC10 B6.1D Team Kit - 90021

   Introduced by Team Associated in 2018, the RC10B6.1D Team Kit - # 90021 - is the low traction track version, that was introduced alongside the RC10B6.1 - # 90020, that was developed specifically for high traction tracks.

   For the B6.1D Team, a ball differential, a long rear shock tower and +1 steering block arms were the main differences over the B6.1 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 B6.1D Team Kit

   The RC10B6.1D Team Kit is based on a shortened hard anodised alloy plate chassis, with a ball 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:

• #90021 RC10B6.1D Team Kit

Features:

• Easy-access ball differential
• Differential height adjustment with 0, 1, 2, and 3mm inserts included
• New slipper assembly for better weight balance and shock clearance
• 3-gear Layback Stealth(r) transmission for lower and rearward CG
• Heavy-duty V2 routed graphite front shock tower with tower guard
• Heavy-duty V2 routed graphite rear tower, long
• 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
• +1 steering block arms optimize feel on dirt tracks
• 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
• Shortened, 7075 aluminum chassis

2018 RC10 B6.1D Team Kit:

  2018 RC10 B6.1D Team Kit Box Art - # 90021.

2018 RC10 B6.1D Team Kit Chassis:

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







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



   Heavy-duty Long V2 Rear Shock Mount.



   Battery Strap.



   Brushless Motor, Slipper Clutch adjuster and Gearbox.



   3 Gear Lay-down Stealth Gearbox, with 26T Idler Gear.



   2018 RC10 B6.1D Team Kit Steering.



   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:

Keeping Notes

   If all you will ever do is go racing at your local track every week, then this article is not for you. However, if you ever look towards travelling around to different tracks around the country, or even the world, the value of keeping notes is all too obvious.

   Every time I raced in a regional or national competition meeting, I would make detailed notes, aided by a little local knowledge initially, and later fine tuned to suit my own driving style.

   My experience now means there are few, if any outdoor tarmac tracks within a 300 mile radius I haven't been to, and my notes on motor, gearing, camber angles, shock settings, tire choice and what inserts work best for that particular track, amongst others, allow me to save valuable time on the finer points of car setup, that can be done in the warmth of my own home on the kitchen table days before the meeting, instead of the often crippling heat, or the arduous conditions inside a wind blown tent.