Team Associated RC10 B6 Club Racer - 90013

   Introduced by Team Associated in 2017, the RC10B6 Club Racer - # 90013 - was designed as an entry level kit, that could be upgraded as the owner progressed in the sport. A Brushless Motor, ESC and Servo were included in the kit, but a 7.4V LiPo or 6.6V LiFe battery, charger, radio system, 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".

2017 RC10 B6 Club Racer Kit

   The RC10B6 Club Racer is based on a hard anodised pocketed alloy plate chassis, with a ball differential, upright 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:

• #90013 RC10B6 Club Racer Kit

Features:

• Reedy Sonic 540 17.5 Fixed Timing motor produces maximum power output and RPM thanks to an all new stator design, pure copper magnet wire, and low-resistance collector rings. ROAR approved and meets BRCA and IFMAR specs.
• Reedy's Blackbox 600Z Zero Timing Sensored Brushless Competition ESC is a simple-to-use yet powerful ESC for Spec class racers. Excellent throttle and brake feel, a wide range of adjustability, and robust hardware make the Blackbox 600Z suitable for a variety of Spec racing applications.
• The Reedy 0712MG Metal Gear Digital Servo is race-proven and features numerous enhancements including precision metal gears for added strength and smooth operation, and an advanced microprocessor that improves vehicle control and on-track performance.
• Lightweight, hard-anodized aluminum chassis with centralized mass for improved handling on all track types
• Reverse bellcrank steering allows more room for mounting electronics
• Bolt-on steering block arms for increased adjustability
• Aluminum rear ball stud mount for added strength
• V2 12mm Big Bore threaded aluminum shocks with 3mm shafts and X-rings for improved smoothness
• 3-gear transmission for lower rotating mass and extra acceleration
• Lightweight aluminum top shaft
• Lightweight aluminum front axle with laser etching
• Factory Team ball bearing kit included
• Ball differential for more rear traction and stability
• JConcepts(TM) B6 clear body and wing included

2017 RC10 B6 Club Racer:

  RC10 B6 Club Racer Box Art - # 90013.

2017 RC10 B6 Club Racer Chassis:

   RC10 B6 Club Racer Hard Anodised Alloy Plate Chassis.









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



   Rear Shock Mount.



   Battery Strap.



   Brushless Motor.



   3 Gear Upright Stealth Gearbox.



   RC10 B6 Club Racer Bell-Crank Steering Rack.



   One-piece Steering block with bolt on Ackermann Plate.



   Slipper Clutch.



   Ball Differential.



   Included in the kit.

   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:

Wheel Caster Explained

   Caster is basically the angle the steering kingpins or steering pivot points, leans back in relation to the horizontal when viewed from the side of the chassis.

   To test the effectiveness of your cars caster, place your model on a flat surface, point the front wheels straight ahead, and push the chassis over to one side to simulate body roll when cornering. You will notice that as the car leans over, all four wheels also lean over in the same direction. Tires provide the most grip when the wheels are perfectly vertical and the full width of each tire is flat on the ground. Body roll pushes the wheels past the vertical and reduces the amount of tire contact. Now, if you turn the front wheels as if cornering, and again push the chassis over, you will see that in this position, the front wheels are now more vertical, giving you better ground contact and therefore improved grip.

   Another effect of caster can be seen by disconnecting your steering servo and pushing your car along the floor. Because of caster and the kingpins leaning back, your car will naturally roll straight ahead.

   Obviously, the more body roll your car induces, the more positive caster you need to counter it.