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RC10 B74 Team Kit – Team Associated (TA, RC10B74) Review

Team Associated RC10B74

On April 9, 2019, Team Associated introduced its newest RC10 buggy. The RC10 B74, the successor to the B64. The kit features an extreme makeover continuing to keep the Team Associated brand ahead of its competitors. The kit features like easy-access, quick-aluminum bulkheads, and arm mounts providing precision and strength. The shocks have also been updated to provide increased stroke length. This added length allows the car more reliability and consistency when landing jumps which helps the driver with more control. The kit also includes, a modular vertical ball stud mount included in the new rear hub assembly. In addition, the kit includes fine roll center adjustments achieved through setting the car’s axle height.

Chassis

  • 2mm hard-anodized 7075-T6 aluminum chassis provides improved flex characteristics and minimal mass
  • 2.5mm graphite center bulkhead brace for improved stiffness and reduced mass

Steering

  • Ball bearing raced 7075-T6 aluminum steering rack and composite steering bellcranks with 2.5mm graphite input arms offer optimized Ackermann and adjustable steering rate
  • New steering blocks with larger outer ball bearing and increased bearing spacing for improved durability

Differential and Slipper

  • Quick-change adjustable differential height with 7075-T6 aluminum bulkheads. Four independent front and rear diff heights possible.
  • Easy-access differentials for worry-free maintenance and adjustment
  • Fluid-filled gear differentials with machined ring gears, front and rear
  • Updated 3-pad slipper assembly allows the use of center differential without changing the center bone length

Suspension

  • Optimized suspension arm geometry with improved durability and stiffness
  • New symmetric rear arms with improved geometry can be flipped to allow a “split” for rear shock mounting position
  • 7075-T6 aluminum arm mounts with optimized roll center positions use inserts, which allow fine-tuning for a large range of anti-squat, kick-up, and toe adjustments
  • Common front and rear anti-roll bars to minimize spare part count
  • Anti-roll bar sets for both carpet/turf and dirt included

Shocks

  • Optimized suspension arm geometry with improved durability and stiffness
  • New symmetric rear arms with improved geometry can be flipped to allow a “split” for rear shock mounting position
  • 7075-T6 aluminum arm mounts with optimized roll center positions use inserts, which allow fine-tuning for a large range of anti-squat, kick-up, and toe adjustments
  • Common front and rear anti-roll bars to minimize spare part count
  • Anti-roll bar sets for both carpet/turf and dirt included
  • SHOCKS:
  • 4mm graphite shock towers front and rear for improved stiffness and durability
  • V2 12mm Big Bore threaded aluminum shock with X-rings for a low friction assembly
  • New shock lengths front and rear with longer stroke allows increased droop and up-travel for more consistent jumping and landing
  • Machined shock pistons for more precise fit and smoother operation
  • V2 12mm shock springs for lower achievable ride height and more nimble feel

Additional features

  • CVA assemblies for center drive-line with aligned shafts for minimal torque loss and improved efficiency
  • New rear hub assembly with modular vertical ball stud camber link mounts and axle height system for precise roll center adjustments
  • Outer rear hinge pins captured with bolt head and lock nut for increased durability
  • 7075-T6 aluminum motor mount and 7075-T6 aluminum center bulkhead have increased rigidity to maintain more accurate gear mesh
  • New 2.5mm graphite battery strap with sliding support tabs for fine tuning battery position (accepts any R.O.A.R. approved 2S “shorty” packs)
  • 7075-T6 aluminum 9-degree caster blocks
  • “Floating” servo mount with 7075-T6 aluminum mount and 2.5mm graphite brace
  • Factory Team ball bearing set with 26 precision ball bearings, now oiled instead of greased for more efficient drivetrain
  • Aluminum clamping wheel hexes, front, and rear
  • Lightweight clear body and clearwing included

Team Associated RC10B74 Team Kit 4wd Buggy is web priced at $519.99 (MSRP $779.99) and is available as the part number #90026.

RC10 B74 Team Kit – Electrical (RC10B74)
RC10 B74 Team Kit – top down view of the RC10B74
RC10 B74 Team Kit – top down view

RC10 B74 Team Kit – body off view, front suspension and geometry
RC10 B74 Team Kit – front suspension stance and geometry
RC10 B74 Team Kit – rear suspension, wing and geometry
Hard-anodized 7075-T6 aluminum chassis

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