RC10 Jay Halsey Edition: Full Mechanical Build

[@Dabber422]

Loving the KZbin channel. So happy having you. And your all about vintage :)

[@HotTrackRC]

Thank you!

[@jameslonano5659]

Looking at the pics of Jay's 1985 car, looks to me like he ran the standard kit #6213 blocks. Not liking the interreference with the steering arm ball stud nut of the 30 degree blocks on this kit (as you mentioned) and the sloppy fit of this part to the a-arm. Nothing a shim didn't fix but I've got a set of original blocks inbound to see how they work out. Calling out the rear shock travel limiter was also appreciated- I'd call this mandatory per the original kit instructions. Otherwise, happy with this kit!

[@HotTrackRC]

I’m with you.

[@jameslonano5659]

Just as you mentioned, these Halsey cars sit pretty high with little or no sag at all. Put on a set of NOS silver #2496 front springs and the sag perfectly and feel excellent. . Need to do the rear next with the old springs.

[@rcaficionado]

Great video. Really enjoy your detailed build videos with tips and info about the issues you encountered. Can’t wait to see how the painting turns out. Looking ahead, do you plan to get the Yokomo Works 91?

[@HotTrackRC]

I'm strongly considering one and probably won't be able to pass it up. But the Works 94 is also rumored to be released sometime in 2025 so it might be wise to consider that if you can wait.

[@WhosWho-rg7fd]

I noticed you didn't grease the gears in the transmission gearbox

[@HotTrackRC]

Yeah, I don't remember doing it back in the day. I checked the original Edinger manual, and I don't see anything about lubricating the gears. Same thing on the 2013 re-re manual. However, the idler gears do wear out on these 6 gear transmissions so, adding lubrication seems like a good idea.

[@ericbowen2239]

Great video. I just bought this car and im going to assemble it soon. I will drive it. What changes and upgrades do you recommend.

[@HotTrackRC]

That really depends on your goals for the car. I guess the #1 thing I would recommend if you haven't already done it is ball bearings. They are important for any type of driving and bridge the gap between vintage and performance. If you want to maximize performance, then tires are critical. But that means putting the Jay Halsey tires on the shelf unless you're driving in loamy dirt and want to go vintage. For setup, ride height is one of the most critical things, so you may need softer springs especially if driving on a high traction surface (low ride height). Another nice upgrade which is still period correct are turnbuckles. Upgrades for the RC10 are kind of endless so have fun!

[@GearWorksRc]

I’m gonna get the green edition one but as soon as I can I’m gonna run mine lol. No shelf queens.

[@HotTrackRC]

Good for you! I respect that.

[@jeffbender2141]

Where do i get the bearings for the transmission?

[@HotTrackRC]

I’m not aware of any bearing kits specifically for the transmission only and if you buy each bearing individually it will cost more than a full kit for the whole buggy. Team JB Hobbies has a full bearing kit with the correct front wheel bearings for $17.99 on EBay. Search for RC10 Jay Halsey bearings.

[@jeffbender2141]

Thanks ive been on the transmission for a couple hours lol ​@HotTrackRC

[@ddkiss65]

Where can i get the screws for the pan?

[@HotTrackRC]

You can find them on Ebay by searching for "RC10 8-32 aluminum" but they are crazy expensive for the gold anodize ones. The blue and pink anodize are a little less. FanRC is reproducing a lot of the RC10 parts but I don't see hardware available. McMaster-Carr sells Philips flat head aluminum 8-32 screws by 1/2" length (that's what you want). I expect they are natural aluminum finish but might be worth checking. They don't sell 7/8" long screws that you need for the bell cranks but you could purchase 1" long and cut them. Anyway, it's a pain right now but I expect someone will make them available soon. Anyone else know?

[@bharris0128]

Loving your videos! Subscribed. I need a new front axle for my 40th Anniversary RC10, but I can't find them. All of the examples that I find online have a hole through the shaft (for kingpin) for the later models. Also, I would like to use some B6 shocks that I have, but the fronts are too long. I tried a Worlds shock tower, but it's still a bit too short. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you sir.

[@bharris0128]

I see that the Jammin' Jay front shock tower has some extra holes to accommodate longer shocks. Do you know if the JJ tower is taller than the standard or worlds model ??

[@HotTrackRC]

Thank you! You can find the axles on Ebay. Use search term "Associated 6004 axle". You can use axles for many of the recent kits including the Classic Clear (CC) or Jay Halsey Edition as well as the 40th Anniversary. The original p/n for the RC10 front axles is 6219 but they are discontinued by TA. The original axles were phosphate coated and have a grey appearance. The recent re-issue axles are black oxide coated and are dark black in color.

[@HotTrackRC]

I've used a few of the different shock tower variants on my gold pans but haven't noticed that any of them are significantly taller than others. The Team Car coming out soon has more mounting points on the front shock tower which could be helpful, but I don't think it's much taller.

[@bharris0128]

@@HotTrackRC - thank you for taking the time for me!! Because your content and style are so well done, soon I will not be able to get such a good answer because you'll have 10,000 comments to sift through. I feel honored!

[@bharris0128]

@@HotTrackRC I am a US citizen living the last 4 years in Germany. The parts (especially imperial) here aren't as easy to get, but I keep a steady stream of packages delivering to my mom in Atlanta. I'll place an order tonight for the part # that you mention, then they'll be waiting for me when I visit home later this month. Thanks again and looking forward to your next video.

[@Blastfromthepastrc1346]

Hello! I am thinking of getting this kit,although i am mostly in to Kyosho.Is this possible to build with metric tools or do i have to get imperial? Good to see your channel growing and i am looking forward to your future projects👍greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪🇺🇲

[@HotTrackRC]

Thank you! The main pan screws accommodate a 2.5mm hex driver. Some of the other size screws are going to require imperial tools but the kit does come with L arm hex tools if you can put up with that. The nut drivers are going to be a problem. You’ll need a 3/16”, 1/4” and 11/32 driver. Lots of exciting kits coming out. Check out the Team Associated RC10 Team Car if you’re looking for a vintage car to drive.

[@JJ78n]

What is the Vaseline/Carmex little white container?

[@HotTrackRC]

It’s a lubricant for seals and gaskets that helps prevent leaks and prevent tears when inserting shock shafts. The one I’m using is sold by Yokomo but more commonly I see “Green Slime” from Team Associated used.