Team associated RB10 RTR - Ready To Race buggy ???

Which one to buy? What is the best Team associated buggy for you ?
we take a quick look at thes amazing 1/10 scale 2WD RTR buggies.
RTR RB10 come with Reedy electrics installed - reedy sec and brushless motor combo. Is this the perfect car to get you into rc racing. we take it to the track and test it out.
RB10 Ready-To-Run
The RB10 will perform on most surfaces you throw it at, from asphalt to dirt as well as any prepared track surfaces. This buggy makes for a great basher and a good platform to try your skills out on the track.
1:10 scale 2WD off road buggy racing--the pinnacle of RC car racing. Since the introduction of the RC10 in 1984, the Team Associated RC10 buggy platform has won 13 of the 18 I.F.M.A.R. World Championships contested since the class began. You now have the chance to drive a buggy derived from this race-winning heritage with the beginner-friendly, yet capable and powerful RB10.
Featuring a water-resistant, high-power Reedy brushless speed control, 3300kV brushless motor, a 2.4GHz 2-channel radio system, as well as our DVC (Dynamic Vehicle Control) receiver unit with built-in adjustable digital gyro. Add to that a High-torque digital metal gear servo, and a water-resistant enclosed receiver box. All of this packaged together in an outstanding factory-finished off-road buggy body with wing.

[@johnboyrichy5452]

Love your vids, would like to see a bit more of you guys setting the cars up and preparing for your races, maybe a bit more fly on the wall style, you’re both very watchable!!

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers John, we will see what we can do

[@lorrylemming]

In my experience the harder blue compound cactus are better for rear motor buggies. The lower grip on the rear makes the car drive more naturally, less fighting to get the front to turn in.

[@PopalongRC]

That is what was happening when on the throttle … perfect I know what I will be trying next

[@user-ry1jm9hw6w]

Hi carl i just got one of these off of the back of your videos i put a 72 tooth spur and 26 pinion and it goes like a rocket it's perfect on the carpet indoors please don't give up on the car yet

[@PopalongRC]

It’s not that I have given up it’s that I am busy racing lots of cars ….

[@SonnyBurnett85]

I've ordered a 23T pinion for my RB10 for a bit more speed. I read the standard motor can handle it fine.

[@PopalongRC]

I will be experimenting with pillions and checking temperatures as I go..

[@peetor7]

Who is the dude with the back flip twist at 8:45? Interview him. Move of the day!

[@madsrcbuggy]

Oh, wow, I just saw this now also, I watched it over and over!

[@Luke-en2tk]

Definitely not deliberate 😂, he hits the rear of the other car, looks sweet though

[@PopalongRC]

I was the other cars so I’m claiming an assist … could not have done it without me …hahahaha

[@Luke-en2tk]

@@PopalongRC I missed that bit 🤣🤣

[@scottbroughton5324]

Nice video! Just for the benefit of others who may not have another radio, the DVC can be fully deactivated in the receiver settings.

[@PopalongRC]

Great information I should have probably included in the video… thanks for commenting

[@madsrcbuggy]

This was really interesting to me, I just started considering running RC cars indoors on a carpet track, take note I did not say the word "racing", ha ha, I have very little talent driving RC cars... I just went and looked at the track and the next session is two weeks from no, so I'm in a hurry a bit... I can't afford to invest in a new racing buggy, I would have wanted an X-Ray XB2C, but for now I will take my old Tamiya TRF201 into use, I will need full new electronics in it and proper wheels and tyres, it's all very new to someone who is more like an "Enthusiast-basher"... Your video series is really interesting and helpful.

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers bud Full video of our session at SEMCC will go live Thursday morning where we talk more about the performance

[@owen8538]

I would beaten in access of 1000 pounds using that with oem radio 🤣🤣

[@owen8538]

Well well that rb10 can beat all if evryone has same motor esc fitted

[@owen8538]

Is there a good value buggy that has modified motor esc fitted

[@roadrunnerorange]

The stock esc/motor/gearing is soooo sloooow. I went with a sw3 esc and a 6900kv motor running 20/87 gearing and im doing atleast 50mph on 2s.....

[@PopalongRC]

Good to know Kept same motor wax but have changed gearing for the next outing

[@juliusdream2683]

Nice . I think it’s a great car for off-road fun. I’m not a carpet guy I like dirt flying cars getting sideways and It seems like that brings out the skill more in drivers as there’s more variables.

[@PopalongRC]

Need to get outside with it for sure

[@azcerbic]

I'm impressed by this TA rtr especially the quality of that steering servo. Didn't think I would be. New shock CF towers, new oil, tires & it's a stock class racer. Didn't say winner, noticed little acceleration but it pulled the jumps fine. Is there a way to mount a fan on a rear motor rtr, or that car besides Shoe Goo? & an open stock rtr Rx channel to power it? I'm going to buy that Rx box alone for my Schumacher if it fits. I have been looking for a backup car. I'd buy the kit version tho, if I don't go 4wd buggy. 1/2 the fun of RC imho is building/wrenching imho. FYI for wider front stance , use the thicker front hex adapters from on road. Good vid as always but now I have to go look up the rtr motor, esc etc specs. TA in the old days came very close w/their on road rtr cars. Doubt you missed all the exposed Phillips screws in the TT01-2 😂😂😂. I 100% agree w/going w/slightly harder tires or firm inserts, unless you can shave 20-25% of the weight off any RTR. 👍vid. I haven't run rear motor since my original RC10.

[@PopalongRC]

Thanks for commenting We will be making some changes before the next outing and plan to see if can get it a little quicker We definitely look at harder tyre on the rear.. for a RTR we think it did well ..

[@SnarkyRC]

Solid looking buggy. Team Associated is brilliant. I'm glad I got rid of my Spectrum radio equipment years ago. They just seem so cheap compared to Futaba and Sanwa.

[@PopalongRC]

As I have spectrum receivers I had stuck with them but maybe I need to look at other brands

[@je2916]

I'm impressed on the value of the RB10. Thanks for the video.

[@PopalongRC]

Thanks for watching

[@n00b247]

wow moment 0:16

[@f1nnm5rt1n]

interested in this series as me n my son gave just got into indoor racing and have one a piece.

[@PopalongRC]

Great to here another father and son in the hobby … might even see you trackside one day .

[@Luke-en2tk]

If you are mostly going to be running it indoors you could try moving the weight forward, battery etc... Wheel weights up front, nice and low down will also help

[@PopalongRC]

I will experiment on our next outing …

[@RCVictoryLane]

3 or 4 stick on chassis weights in front would help too

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers BJ will experiment on next outing

[@RCVictoryLane]

@@PopalongRC cheers! Don't put too much forward though or you'll become nose heavy.

[@PopalongRC]

Balancing act

[@BrensRCracing]

Does everyone run the same Tyres as a rule(control tyre) or is it open choice?

[@PopalongRC]

Once a good combination is found that work on a track everyone tends to follow … however this car is rear motor where as most were mid motor so I can afford to use harder tyres on rear to have better grip balance

[@therchotspot]

I love mine. I just have to get to a track. Good video!

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers buddy thanks for watching … hoping to get more out of the car

[@joeykonspirazy]

Thnak you so much guys,for your help and advice on my RB10.. appreciate it so much

[@sprolky]

Wanted to see it run stock, and first thing you did was removing receiver and transmitter 🤣

[@PopalongRC]

Actually the stock radio was quite nice to use and the car ran fine… I only adjusted the exp but actually given how the car lacks front grip it did not really need it ..

[@sprolky]

Thanks for answering, was looking to get myself a buggy, i only own crawlers atm.

[@colestaples2010]

If your end goal is to try and win you should get a kit. If you just want to get track time an rtr is probably a good choice

[@PopalongRC]

I have had some great races with this buggy now .

[@PopalongRC]

Will start looking for a race kit next

[@colestaples2010]

@@PopalongRC oh I’m sure you can have a blast with one, possibly even win!

[@colestaples2010]

@@PopalongRC you won’t regret it

[@matusknives]

Nice video, thank you. Since you had the car for a while now - would you consider making some kind of long-term experience / review with the RB10?

[@PopalongRC]

Thanks for the idea!

[@Braddles1802]

8:45 what a move! 😂

[@PopalongRC]

It did look good

[@chrisstarr66]

That looks like a rere of the rb10 b4

[@PopalongRC]

Some say B4 some say B5 I not an expert on either chassis so can’t confirm either way

[@PopalongRC]

Great info

[@matthewbuckley1121]

It's a toy

[@SnarkyRC]

What's your point? All RCs are toys.

[@RCVictoryLane]

Haters gonna hate

[@fencer39]

so .....going for the budget end of racing, you change the receiver (for no reason other than you prefer you own handset) then spend another £30 on tires. Thats on top of the RB10 price of £299. Starts to get expensive doesnt it ? After 35Years of RC cars Im still amazed how this hobby continues to shoot itself in the foot ! You are lucky that you have a great set up with clubs in your area. In the southwest Uk the hobby is very small. When years ago all the bigger towns had RC clubs But Still,great work at promoting RC and the channel.Easy to to watch without the drama of some better known YT's ( from up north)

[@PopalongRC]

Thanks for your comments … I guess it is hard to define the line between value and racing… when compared to the cars it was competing against I think it did ok … we talk more about it in video due to be released on Thursday

[@mikepembo8297]

Exactly why I'd always recommend getting 2nd hand kit over RTR kit for any newcomer. It's fine for car park bashing but as soon as it comes to racing there's usually a need to: Get a better charger Swap NiMH with LiPO Swap brushed ESC and motor with brushless Change tyres Buy additional components like ARBs, different toe plates etc Getting something 2nd hand when a good racer upgrades to a newer chassis or component is an excellent way to side step a huge amount of cost while still being competetive. Then again, there's newcomers who think putting £1000's on a credit card and getting the best kit will make them the best racer out there - it simply won't and never does. Almost always this results in them selling up and moving onto a new class or hobby - their loss can be your gain 2nd hand!

[@PopalongRC]

Thanks for commenting it is an age old debate

[@fencer39]

This whats wrong with rc car racing. Dad buys kid rtr for xmas. goes to club and then gets every anorak at said club telling him exactly what you have just put ! And how many kids or newbs really want somebody elses cast offs ? The clubs are full of know it all bell ends with brca cards ! Popalong are doing it good and go watch some of their grass roots vids. To me thats what RC cars are all about.

[@PopalongRC]

With the various class we have run we tried to promote an affordable alternative … also be mindful that there is a difference between going there to race and going there to win.