RC Cars From the 90s

If you were a kid in the 1980s or 90s, you likely remember remote control cars. These cars were great fun to play with, and had cool features and were easy to drive. Most of these models had pistol-grip controllers, and could be played with indoors or out.

RC10

The RC10 was a legendary race buggy from the early 80s. It was a popular choice for club racers, kids, and hobbyists. The RC10 was a beautifully made, well-designed model that blazed trails in competition. Its scale look harkened back to the Volkswagen powered sand rail buggies of the 1970s, but was far more practical.

This model had two different versions. The RC10 and the Edinger. The Edinger version was called such because it came with early production parts, such as a gold chassis, single hole rear shock towers, and Goodyear sidewall tires. In addition to being lighter, the Edinger edition also featured several differences compared to the original.

A great way to bring your RC10 back to life is to restore it. The RC10 Classic comes with a decal sheet that helps you recreate the box picture look. The decal sheet is not 100% accurate, but it does help you get the look you’re after. Whether you’re building your own model, or restoring an original, an RC10 decal sheet is worth its weight in gold.

RC10 wheels

If you are a fan of RC10 vehicles, you probably remember the days when they came with 1.85-inch wheels. At the time, that size was standard for the class. However, as motor technology improved, larger wheels became available in the market. Team Associated partnered with Pro-Line Racing to produce replicas of the RC10 wheels, which featured the same tread pattern and compound. They came with a three-piece design that holds the tire between two halves. Instead of using a foam insert to support the tire, these wheels were made of a hard compound rubber.

The RC10 wheel kit was produced for nearly two decades, from the 1980s through the 1990s. It was designed with racing in mind, and as a result, it saw a significant number of performance and part modifications. Because of this, the RC10 has a complex history, and there are several variations of this popular model. Here are a few of the differences:

RC10 transmission

RC cars from the 90s were often equipped with an RC10 transmission. This transmission used a tranny design with two sets of three gears and a ball differential. The transmission had a bit of play before engaging the cup, but the dog bones would latch on when the throttle was released. The pins that hold the dog bones in place would wear out with time and could require replacement.

The RC10 was sold in two versions, the RC10T Sport and the RC10T T2. The RC10T Sport featured bronze bushings, gold-anodized shocks, and three-piece wheels with hard tires. It also had a mechanical speed control and dog bones. The RC10T Race kit had steel universal driveshafts and a lower-profile body.

Many RC10 owners have adapted their cars to accommodate new batteries. These updates don’t make the cars look different than the originals, but they improve the overall quality of the cars and the experience of the customers.