Team Associated B6.4 team kit and the RB10 RTR 1/10th buggy

[@rcfools]

The RB10 got me back into the hobby after decades away. Great car and I think you will be surprised how competitive it can be for club racing. Modified mine to run 4S for fun over the field but the original ESC and motor now propel my Tamiya Fighter Buggy RX Memorial. The XP120 transmitter and receiver work well but I found the range wasn't as good as the DumboRC X6/X6FG set-up I use in most of my cars now, so I swapped it out. For racing the range will be fine though. My RB10 hasn't broken a single part and I have used it hard. Really looking forward to how they both compare. Keep up the good work fellas. Down to you two that I got my Brushless Zorrow.

[@PopalongRC]

Great that you got back in the hobby … thanks for you insight in the RB10 Looking forward to running it tonight. Zorro is still one on our favourites for grass racing …

[@owen8538]

Me 2 just got it setup now hopefully will run well not tried it out yet

[@scottbroughton5324]

My lad has been running an RB10 for just over a year. I'd recommend changing the shock oil as they were poorly bled out of the box. Also, fitting B6 shock caps makes bleeding a lot easier. The servo is pretty slow, so has now been changed. As mentioned by another commenter, it's quick enough on outdoor astro, particularly if it's wet, but indoors on carpet, the mid-motor cars are untouchable.

[@PopalongRC]

Good to know Scott … guess I’m going to have my work cut out on the indoor scene.

[@scottbroughton5324]

@@PopalongRC if you fancy some outdoor practice, Nemo Raceway in Warwickshire are open every day except when there's a race meeting on. Also Coventry Model Car Club will be offering open practice on Saturdays once the track has moved to its new location (should be sometime in the spring).

[@PopalongRC]

This sounds gooood

[@bluegroovemodelsports9650]

Great job filling up the local tracks

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers Blue it is nice to know there are plenty of people out enjoying the hobby.

[@chaosfruitbat5970]

cactus yellow rears and staggers on the front seems to be the universal choice

[@PopalongRC]

That is what we are hearing

[@mad-beerc3818]

The RB10 will probably get a boxing lesson but it will be interesting to see the comparison! These clubs for me personally take it way to serious nowadays though and you need a small fortune. I raced in the 80s with first my Frog then Fox, then entered the 4wd world with my Boomerang all on a shoe string and won some silverware and it was big time fun but still competitive in a stress free way! Anyway your two buggies are great buggies in there own right looking forward to seeing how you both do! Great stuff chaps😎👍

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers Mad Bee Price for the top spec stuff is crazy and people do take the hobby seriously. That is why we are going to take the RTR racing and see how the team associated RB10 gets on and whether it is an option for newcomers to the hobby …

[@mad-beerc3818]

@@PopalongRC 😎👍

[@mech0p]

with people taking it more serious though it does have perks. Itr brings in big events which bring in big sponsors, who pay big money which you can now make a living doing.I do get what your saying though because i play alot of disc golf and its the same way.

[@swampysteve2765]

Messed about with RC cars mainly petrol years back, getting back into it now with electric cars got a traxxas rustler vxl 4x4. Just bought a RB10 to race at local club meets, will be interesting to watch as would like to keep the platform and upgrade as I get more experience.

[@PopalongRC]

Girliest impressions of the RB10 are good

[@Ben-Lloyd]

Thanks for another great video. Why not pop along to Silverstone rcmcc on a Tuesday night or get booked in for the last round of the Silverstone winter series in February. You can get some practice in ready for the MKGP.

[@PopalongRC]

Sounds like a plan

[@noelbodle8863]

Really like the look of the RB10, last time I drove a rc car was about 1990 and I was completely addicted to this hobby when I first got a Tamiya Hornet for Christmas way back in the early 80s. I then went on to race a modified Mardave Meteor that I still have in the loft at my parents. I somehow recently came across a KZbin video on rc cars that really peaked my interest again. Would have loved to have owed a RC10 back in the day but obviously funds did not allow. But I am rather tempted to the RB10 it looks a nice build, would probably get a replacement body I could custom paint. I don’t plan to race it just have it to drive locally and re live some of those old memories and own a car I once lusted over…

[@PopalongRC]

We will be taking the RB10 out on Friday so really looking forward to seeing how it performs

[@mechadroit]

Rear motor is money on a loose outdoor track. That RB10 is getting more and more popular here in the states where some clubs are still on outdoor tracks for 1/10 scale cars.

[@PopalongRC]

We have a few good outdoor tracks locally so will be getting outdoor when the weather turns

[@philipgreensmith1694]

Loving the content boys 👌 I get that some people don't enjoy the build process...... me, I love it. The extra expense with the kits is a massive thing aswell. Keep an eye on MB Models, they regularly have good money off premium kits. The week before Christmas I bought myself a Yokomo yz2 cal3.1 for £220!!! Just coz I'm gona have another try at 'racing' this year 😳🤔👍 Could really do with finding a practice track but hay ho 👍 Thanks for your time, keep it up 👌

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers Philip Good luck with racing in 2023 Maybe we will see you trackside when we Popalong to different clubs .

[@dirtybeard2088]

Looking forward to this comparison

[@PopalongRC]

It’s gonna be a fun journey

[@thatoneguy2756]

@@PopalongRC be sure and add weight to the front of the rb10.

[@PopalongRC]

How much is needed as taking it out for maiden voyage on Friday

[@thatoneguy2756]

@@PopalongRC it's all preference really,as well as your driving style, and battery choice. Try and get it so it's balanced front to rear with your battery installed. Or just try different amounts during your qualifiers

[@PopalongRC]

I’ll see how it behaves in the air on the first jump no doubt

[@bluegroovemodelsports9650]

Those are some nice looking buggies . Great video

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers blue … hope they run as well as they look

[@KacKLaPPeN23]

The RB10 can totally hold up on a club level, the lower the traction the better it'll do. Make sure you get as much front weight bias as you can, you should be able to squeeze both the esc and a shorty into the battery tray, that'll help a bit with the left/right balance too. On the B6.4 you NEED to replace the front bulkhead with a brass or steel one. The plastic one will break very easily and it's a nice way to add more weight on the front while keeping the CG very low. For the rear tires, if everyone says Cactus, it'll be the Cactus, especially on carpet. If you're hitting up astroturf tracks as well the Mezzos are great, keep the fronts the same. If it gets wet you'll be looking at the silver compound instead. Also, for the Schumacher tires you can just buy them pre-glued, haven't had a single one come apart yet.

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers buddy great info

[@VestedUTuber]

"...the lower the traction the better it will do..." That's the case with every car designed to actually be driven off-road, as opposed to these racing kits that might as well be touring cars at this point. Dirt is THE great equalizer, as it makes car setup and design less important and car control and driving skill more important. Carpet has screwed up 1/10th scale racing.

[@matts3690]

I guess my advice for jumping in cheap/in hindsight is buying an old race buggy is the best bet. I say that as I am currently building a 1/8 scale buggy for a muck around/maybe race car.

[@PopalongRC]

I can make a case for and against that…. I have got some great second hand cars for racing but equally I’ve ended up with some shocking cars and spent so much fixing it that I should have just brought new. If you can visit a club and see the car and intend to run it at the club you will be more likely to get a safe buy than an online sale as that is a bit of a lottery..

[@Luke-en2tk]

Rear motor for low traction, still faster in winter on wet AstroTurf. I prefer the body style on the rear motor car a lot more

[@PopalongRC]

Good to know … looking forward to learning the car

[@Luke-en2tk]

The CORE RC tyre glue from Schumacher is fantastic, it uses the best applicator bottle IMHO. Looks like the MR33 uses the same bottle just more expensive

[@PopalongRC]

Good to know for future purchases

[@akceller8]

To keep with the RTR on the RB10 you can buy premounted tyres to save having to glue them yourself.

[@PopalongRC]

Unfortunately they were all out of stock so opted for separated

[@SonnyBurnett85]

Would be good to hear where you guys race these. I'm just back into the hobby and looking at Stotfold or DMS Watford.

[@PopalongRC]

We are looking to race at both of those clubs as well👍

[@Liquiddarks]

I'm getting in RC racing and DMS is my local club, I've also just brought a RB10 aswell. Hope to see you guys there!

[@PopalongRC]

Look forward to racing with you soon

[@jeffbryner5355]

You are correct. I have a sc6.1 that I race amd 2 weeks ago in hot laps before a race that screw came loose and the shock fell apart on the track lol. Locktite that screw 🤣🤣🤣

[@PopalongRC]

Hopefully a mistake we only make once

[@jeffbryner5355]

@@PopalongRC haha right. Thank goodness it wasn't in the middle of a trophy race like it will be this weekend lol

[@PeterGreenProductions]

Hi, I love your videos and knowledge. OPNION - Should I buy a new RB10RTR, or a 2nd hand RC10B6 from a retailer❓I'm new. Best wishes, Pete (Melbourne, Australia)

[@PopalongRC]

i see you found the other video ... new RB10 video ready to drop in the next week or so

[@mariasorsby8440]

Hey I’m in North Carolina y’all should come down to Thunder Alley RCC been waiting to come in North Carolina and actually I was looking to get a B6. Four I have an rb10

[@PopalongRC]

Sounds good …if we are ever in the area we will Popalong

[@drewp9112]

they missed the boat not putting the cab rear retro body on the rb10.

[@Matsek2]

The RB10 also benefits from larger pinion for racing.

[@PopalongRC]

Looking forward to giving it a run …

[@PopalongRC]

Not opened it up as yet so don’t know what DP it is

[@Matsek2]

@@PopalongRC i think 48dp

[@PopalongRC]

That’s handy as we have lots of spares pinions at 48DP

[@JoevsRc]

You need to race them together. Have a 17.5 spec race and see who wins.

[@PopalongRC]

That is a great idea!!

[@TopCrinkly68]

You will find mezzo for the rear will be a bit better!

[@PopalongRC]

Good to know At what tracks do you run the mezzo??

[@TopCrinkly68]

@PopalongRC hi, Astro turf and carpet! They last longer aswell, you will find they are a bit more direct! But you can drive a little more aggressive without over doing it!!

[@PopalongRC]

Sounds good Testing cars later this week so looking forward to see how they get on

[@BrensRCracing]

Really looking forward to how you get on with the RB10 as the other is outside what I could justify to pay to go racing with all the broken parts I'm bound to create 👍🤣 Also I love the idea of passing all the + 1k cars for £350 ...

[@PopalongRC]

Let’s hope I get this car driving well… it is going to take some getting used to

[@jonathanhumphreys1971]

Hi guys good video need some advice what size motor pinion up grade would you suggest for the standard team associated rb10 rtr

[@PopalongRC]

Depends on the track I’m running 24 and motor is still cool on tracks we are running . . .

[@jonathanhumphreys1971]

Is that 24 tooth pinion the upgrade from the standard one

[@PopalongRC]

Stock is 18/87 I am running 24/87 There is reference to it on page 20 of the manual

[@PopalongRC]

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[@dirtrider88]

1:16 wtf are you doing. i have seen people use way to much loctite but god damn thats on another level i cant comprehend.

[@PopalongRC]

Don’t worry pal, most of it was wiped off, relax bro😂

[@Pablo668]

Ok, that RB10 is a ready to run B4 (a fantastic buggy in it's day and still good now), with an awful cab forward body on it.

[@PopalongRC]

Might have to look at an oldskool body for it …

[@belt1974123]

Actually, looks like the body jconcepts had for the b4 back in the day.

[@mech0p]

What i dont get is that when they move onto the next generation why not make the older generation a ready to run? Theyve already spent a ton of time developing it and people would buy them like crazy yet still be very competeitve for a fraction of the price.

[@PopalongRC]

That is not a bad shout I guess releasing it as a RTR could impact on sales of new models but to run a car from a couple of generations back would make sense.

[@fpvburg]

May I ask how you spray your shells red - yellow - white ?

[@PopalongRC]

Our Great looking RC cars kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6evZ2ugjMyonJY

[@fpvburg]

@@PopalongRC Perfect ! Thank you for all your amazing content. Greetz from many friends from the Netherlands 🤘🏻

[@スペンサーフレディ]

先日RB10購入しました。

[@Luke-en2tk]

Great video guys, I think the studio could have done with a bit more lighting it was a little dark especially for the cars

[@PopalongRC]

Funny you should say that I dropped a light on my foot and may have broken my toe and definitely broke the light when setting up… so please forgive the poor lighting hahahaha

[@Luke-en2tk]

@@PopalongRC ouch, best body part to break at least though 😂

[@millzyboy500]

Lovely video guys but you can’t under the rules of racing have the fan exposed how you have it on the b6.4 team kit

[@PopalongRC]

No one’s complained yet

[@millzyboy500]

@@PopalongRC it’s in the BRCA handbook.

[@PopalongRC]

@@millzyboy500 don’t think we have been set ours yet …. Will have to sort it for the British gp

[@ksavage681]

When will they make a rear motor race buggy again with regular cab body? Mid motor and forward cab is ugly. Bring back the classic.

[@douglaspuglas6888]

Alright ladies, the RB10 looks good wonder why they didnt make a mid motor car? might see you at one of the venues soon?

[@PopalongRC]

See you trackside soon

[@unorec1983]

RB10 is basically a B 5

[@PopalongRC]

Great for a rtr

[@unorec1983]

@Popalong RC yep we have 2 my older boys race in the beginner class. Handed one over to an AE driver to check out on carpet and he was kiddy laughing at how good it was out of the box. What was going to be 2 laps turned into a full pack run

[@PopalongRC]

@@unorec1983 good to know we will be running it tomorrow

[@Barbariandisks]

Waagh! Red go fasta;

[@PopalongRC]

Da Evil Sunz know how to roll

[@dirtrider88]

9:13 did you ever do that?

[@PopalongRC]

We have 5-6 videos of us racing it alreadyy and mire to come Tomley RC v's the RTR RB10 by Team Associated kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6nUfouLfst8mLc

[@dirtrider88]

@@PopalongRC im not interested in seeing you race it unless its against a 6.4 like you said in the video and i dont see any of them on your channel so thanks for that link

[@PopalongRC]

Tomley was running 6.4

[@PopalongRC]

Most races it has been against 6.4 6.3 and LD2

[@azcerbic]

editing is tedious & takes longer.

[@PopalongRC]

Swings and roundabouts