Team Associated RC10 Time Attack!

Well...we finally got our vintage Rc10 out for a few laps.
Love this car for so many reasons.

[@RFVCXR200R]

I showed this to my Tamiyas, they all started crying.

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

Haha...had to take mine out for ice cream after we were done.

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

Hahahaha

[@martinhsrc6699]

😂

[@marcushaas44]

Best comment mate 😂😂😂

[@Nevinhattle]

Haha I just got tamiya porsche 911 gt1

[@realbogus]

I remember the first time I saw an RC10 on track. 1986... Just amazing. A total game changer. Loved mine!!

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

100% was a game changer! Was a full race machine. Appreciate the comment my friend.

[@realbogus]

@@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC My RC10 quick download... I bought my Gen1 RC10 in 1989. A few years earlier, there had been a major boom in RC car racing, but by 1989, the only real racing was clay oval. This was back in the Mid-Atlantic. I bought it because I wanted one to beat around with. Then I discovered the aforementioned clay oval racing. You ask... how does one go oval racing with an off road car? You modify the hell out of it. That front kick-up plate? Gone. Great for landing, sucks for ovals. Do it's gone. I first hammered mine flat, but ultimately replaced it with a piece of 1/8" thick fiberglass sheet. The next trick, swap front upright blocks... but you have to machine out the block so the steering will work. This negates all the caster. Add front shocks to the rear. The best trick for the front end was a laydown front shock kit. Worked great. That lowered the car. Add a Scott Bloomquist supermod wedge body. Cut some tread into foam tires. the old Ofna gas tires worked best. The rest is setup and good driving. What a hoot. You have to realize, at this time, the hotness in clay oval was CustomWorks, still is, but it started then. And these modified RC10s actually worked well. Another option was the dearly departed Bo-Link.I have a vintage CustomWorks, Dominator, I think... it's been a while. But they are fast... There were other brands, but I don't remember them. As for the old Veri-lock diff on the RC10. Great trick, but horribly inefficient. I was told how to fix it, spend a weekend on it... using some hobby sandpaper, some old school Crest tooth paste and start working the gears. Get those nylon gears all cleaned up and allow them to mesh with the metal gears, akin to hand fitting the parts, really. When done, you should be able to spin the wheel (no motor) and the gearbox should spin for upwards of 2 minutes by shear freedom of motion. That change was epic. I ended up upgrading to the Stealth, only because parts for the Veri-Lock became damned near impossible to find.

[@craiglamb9029]

I have one that my late uncle gave me when I was 16. A guy at work gave me his in perfect collector condition last year. Just gave it to me! It's been ran but it's clean, no scratches on the chassis. Only a few packs thru it. I bought the world's car re-release kit in 2015. That slight bit of extra weight from the aluminum chassis gives me more bite at the track than the newer composite chassis vehicles. Especially in packed and also loose terrain. Amazing feeling driving my 2014 Blk pan worlds car smoking these new buggy's at the track. I was born in 1988 and it's really a time machine to drive the original gold pan too. Its original with the am 75mhz radio, nimh batteries and mechanical speed control. My second on Had the orange Novak esc. Thank you for the nostalgic highlights.

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

Thanks my friend. That's a great comment! No other car did so much in such a quick amount of time imo. It redefined what "race spec" was. Really nice to hear you are still out running one!

[@will4688]

Another great video! I need more RC 10.

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

Thanks my friend. We can scratch that itch this season for sure!

[@2stroke4me]

You can't go wrong with a Losi! From classic 1/10 to modern 1/8, they all have that familiar handling. And they're tough! Great video my friend, wonderful editing! I can't wait to see it running with better tires! Have a great Sunday!

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

Thanks brother. The editing is going a bit quicker now (thank god). Was a steep learning curve.

[@AmericanConstellation]

I have one of these in my garage. I still even have the box it came in.

[@RcNickster709]

Great run!! I am a big fan of Team Associated brand. Thanks for sharing and it did pretty nicely on the track as well

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

This buggy is boss. Love Team Associated as well. Thanks so much for the nice comment brother.

[@mattdixon6396]

I remember seeing one of these at our local club back in the day. It was incredible on every level. Needless to say there were quite a few more in the coming months. I was broke so I stuck with my Frog😂

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

Lol...I had to ride the Hornet train out for a few years after my cousin got his so I know the pain! Thanks for the comment brother.

[@johnm5131]

when they had the re-issue a few years ago, I bought a few and made them like I always wanted to as a kid. The first time I saw an RC10 was when I worked at a Hobbyshop and we carried the Tamiya line. The distributor rep ran 2 battery packs in a stock RC10 in front of the shop and our jaws dropped. No one who worked at the store ever spent a dime on tamiya again! LOL! (except those 1/24 tamtechs, those were ahead of their time)

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

Had the same reaction the 1st time I saw it. I was looking at my Hornet like...well that was fun haha.

[@reitplace4765]

Love the track changes and the RC10. Great vid brother. 👍

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

Thanks so much. We really appreciate it.

[@reitplace4765]

@@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC no thank you bud. It's work doing these vids I appreciate your time.

[@AddamsPlayground]

It looks awesome and it looked great out on the track! The track looked in pristine condition as well! Great video and I love watching it go around and also the slow motion footage!

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

Thanks my friend. Was the perfect day for RC. Actually had time to get two cars filmed for the 1st time ever...lol. Love driving the 10...all time top 5 cars for sure. Appreciate it very much.

[@RcNickster709]

No cut outs for power switches and other things. Eh Addam? lol

[@AddamsPlayground]

@@RcNickster709 😂 yeah, no extra speed holes!!

[@jbowcut84]

Love these videos, well done. I need to find a way to get to PA.

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

Haha...we would have a blast!

[@Toystheyrenot]

Great video and an awesome run of the iconic gold pan.👍😊

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

Thanks so much! Appreciate the comment my friend. Was a blast to run around for sure.

[@mattiasrc]

Looks absolutely fantastic out there on the track, nice run.

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

Thanks bud. It's a heck of a good buggy for sure. Table top still causing me some landing issues but the car held up fantastic. Appreciate it very much.

[@PATZAWA]

Fantastic video with a fantastic car. It is fun to re watch all the previous time attack videos of this channel and compare the behaviors of each cars. Looking for the next !

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

Thanks so much for saying that. Keeping the track close to the same is just about impossible when we are going through seasons/years...but we try our best. The reason I try (doesn't always happen) to shoot in at least 2k/4k lately is so you guys can pause it and get a clean picture in high resolution. It's not always easy to make happen...but I feel it's helpful for just that reason. I really appreciate the comment my friend.

[@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC]

Superb video fella! 👌 Loved the Intro, and the in depth walk around the legends engineering up close. That thing still absolutely flat out performs like a champ, despite it's age.... its thoroughbred roots strongly shining through on the track. It's very clear to see why it always dominated the league tables in all the rc car mags I used to read religiously back in the day! I've built/driven/raced many rc cars over the years but never had the privilege of driving one of these unfortunately I know the modern stuff is faster/stronger/better handling but I struggle to get excited by the 'cab forward' generation of rc's..... where as these vintage ones generate the same feelings that I used to get as a ten year old back in the eighties! That's why it's such a treat to see it restored, and then driven around a proper track..... which is looking great by the way! 🙏 Magnificent content fella, keep up the great work. 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

Thanks so much my friend. Really nice comment and I appreciate it. This car was such a game changer and for me the inspiration to go rc car racing. I remember seeing those Jamming Jay ads in rc car action and it was the 1st time I realized people actually went and competitively raced these things. Not long after my cousin got his and after seeing it perform...well I was blown away. Rock on brother.

[@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC]

@@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC Happy memories mate..... and who would have thought they would still be doing this nearly 40 years down the line?! 😉 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@wordreet]

Absolutely brilliant fun my dude! I did have one way back. But bought another in 2005, and will never sell it!

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

Thanks so much brother. Really appreciate it. The best of the best as far as I am concerned.

[@trevorfurlotte]

Love that the JrXPro is at the top! Back in the day I wanted an RC10 team car but ended up with a JrXPro instead. I never looked back!😊

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

It's tops for a reason for sure!

[@mikebinsufficientfundsraci748]

Great video. These are always so much fun to drive. They always push in the corners and you just had to whip them to get them to turn. I have 3 of these laying around taking up space that I can’t find the time to restore. One still has the mechanical speed control.

[@phillybrc]

Cool video. Good information on a platform so iconic. Subbed

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

Thanks so much. Really appreciate the support!

[@rc-dom-uk]

Looks so nice . Great video . I doubt I’ll ever be able to get one . I do like TA so maybe a rb10 😊👍

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

Thanks so much brother. Replace Astute with Rc10 and I am in the same boat...lol. Appreciate it very much.

[@RCBirds]

Nice you have the gold pan👍

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

Thanks so much. Love running these 6 gears around.

[@twistit6307]

I remember walking into king rc in nc and walk out with the build your own without anything but the car for 58 and I was 15 then and I'm 44 n😅

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

Pulled plenty of all nighters as a kid building rc cars in my room. Best times!

[@marcushaas44]

Awesome vid mate. Love your style and the track layout 👏

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

Thanks so much brother. Think it's safe to say we found our format and try to stick with it as much as we can without making things stale. Appreciate it very much.

[@Nevinhattle]

Epic car

[@theoagrc]

Yes brother! What an absolute treat of a video for Saturday afternoon 😎 Car is amazing and those slow motion shots are to die for 🔥 So the burning questions is tyres… when will we see it with new boots man?? It is going to top the leaderboard for sure!!

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

Thanks my friend. Used the new phone for the slow motion. Still needs some tweaks..but it's getting there for sure. That's the question right? Do I put those soft Shumi. tires on it and have a lap...or leave it as the baseline for the "other" 10's in the stable? Appreciate it brother.

[@theoagrc]

@@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC depends… are the other 10s running Schumacher? If so then it would be a shame 😜

[@3DRCRACER]

I never had the original RC10. I had the JRX2 instead, which I did think was a better car at the time. I wish I still had my JRX2 but younger me sold it.

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

@3DRCRACER Been there my friend. Jrx is also a fantastic car.

[@markconnor269]

Great video mate 👍

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

Thanks brother. Really appreciate it.

[@markconnor269]

​@@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC what size is your back garden?? I'm desperate to make a track in mine 😊 And copy yours 😂😂

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

@@markconnor269 I have it written down somewhere...but top of my head its 25ft (includes deck space) x 16ft.

[@markconnor269]

@@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC Thanks brother 👌

[@Paul__FC]

First comment. Fantastic, track looks great, that RC10 man! You're gonna have a killer run of videos. I traded away an A stamp 3 years ago and I'm kicking myself right now.

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

Got to get yourself a runner again my friend. Such a great car! We have lot's of things planned this year (just hope we have time to fit it all in...haha).Appreciate the support as always.

[@ikichannelhiburan]

Terimakasih untuk video bagus ini..

[@dirtrider88]

you backyard is vintage? isnt every backyard vintage? also, super cool to be driving a vintage rc car in a vintage backyard. its like you went back in time.

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

All vintage...all the time lol.

[@philthyco1]

Nice..My second build as a kid

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

3rd for me. Great memories! Thanks brother.

[@travisk5610]

I wish there were still more parts around for these, I have 3 and can't find enough parts to make even one that works.

[@martinhsrc6699]

One day I’ll save up to get me a nib gold pan to build 😊

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

Hopefully they do the rere kit again. I missed the boat the 1st time.

[@Qthewingedserpent]

You must re run the original with fresh tyres, I feel it was robbed of several places!

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

Fresh tires would be amazing and I agree. Unfortunately they are just too hard to get/afford (at least the stock ones).

[@bradkalman2353]

I wish you would bring back that camera that follows it in the straights.

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

Working on it bud. It's complex and hard to get everything in frame when rigged up. I want it in the videos very much ss well. Free time has been an issue.

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

I’d kill to have a gold pan rc10.. I had a chassis as a kid but never got the rest of the car arts to put it together.

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

I was fortunate enough to get in before they got silly. Still look for scrap parts cars and bits to keep them running. I just enjoy the heck out of them. Brings me right back.

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

@@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC I’m running my falcon for the first time tomorrow. I’m a bit nervous. But it seems solid. I packed the bulkhead screws with shoe goo so they shouldn’t break for a couple laps

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

@Iowa Budget RC Bashers Have one as well to repair but so afraid to take it over jumps. Might need to look into that shoe goo thing...

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

@@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC that’s what shen told me to do. I have one of the crp front bulkhead braces but couldn’t get it to work with the stock bumper so it’s in the drawer

[@MrSneakyGunz]

Badass!

[@CraigLogan-uz1qp]

Should I put a traxxas transmission in my Edinger? Thinkin brushless

[@aionboogie1252]

I’d love to see a race between this and a tamaiya bbx-01… what do you think? I’m hoping the rc10 can keep up. What did the rc 10 race against in its day?

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

I don't have the bbx...but it's sure on the wish list. Think it would be a good battle for sure with its modern suspension. The 10 was a unicorn for quite a while when released. Most of its competitors were hopped up Cox Scorpions and Tamiya Super Champs/Rough Riders. Really was a game changer.

[@andrewcipriano2890]

neat!

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

Thanks for watching. Appreciate the support.

[@joshualuk]

I have numerous rc10's different versions slot of support parts. Anyone know if these have any value?

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

I usually go on ebay and look at sold auctions to get the value of bits. People do love the rc10s for sure.

[@joserodriguez-cc2wb]

So does Schumacher make tires that fit the jellybean wheels front and rear?

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

Not the rears that I am aware of. Would need to switch to the next gen 2.0 rims. I think J Concepts may have just put out anew tire that fits the stock rims.

[@phillybrc]

Can you suggest a hardware kit used for these cars? I m restoring a rough RC10 for a friend, Thank You!

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

Honestly...I have a stash of hardware from collecting over the years so I haven't had to look. I have used the stainless kits on my other cars in the past...but they just don't look right on a 10 imo. Also...need to be careful because the bottom screws don't have a standard counter sink ( I'm pretty sure the 10 has 100 degrees c.s. on the bottom) if I recall...people are able to get the larger correct bottom screws from McMaster Carr. It is always a good idea to hook up with some of the Rc10 groups on Facebook as well (Rc10talk ect.). Those guys are an endless source of education on everything Gold pan.

[@phillybrc]

@@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC Thanx very much

[@cf5914]

I always liked RC10s but raced Team Losi cars very competitively throughout the early 90s and the Losi cars destroyed the Associated cars...

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

@cf5914 We always had a mix of fast guys with both at ours. I did end up running Losi as well mostly in the late 90s.