RC10GT Classic Re-release

[markturbo 249]

Info from another forum...

It appears the rumors are true.

https://www.instagram.com/stories/teamassociatedrc/3535369017118116970

 

[mtbkym01 4787]

Now this is a very interesting release, considering the limited Nitro stuff around these days (Other than 1/8 racing it seems). I would be extremely keen on this

[markturbo 249]

And here it is...

https://60years.associatedelectrics.com/the-rc10gt-classic/

Oh, well it was there, now its error 404 lol

Originally it said shipping in February, $399 pre-order, engine not included. It had a gold chassis and gold shocks.

[mtbkym01 4787]

And in keeping with AE’s normal routine, it’s gone again. Like a leak of the release, and it’s removed. $400 US without an engine…..

[markturbo 249]

[markturbo 249]

[markturbo 249]

[sosidge 763]

Finding an engine is going to be a challenge unless AE are planning to offer their own. 

[Hobbimaster 217]

4 hours ago, sosidge said:

Finding an engine is going to be a challenge unless AE are planning to offer their own. 

I'd like to know myself what engine is shown in the pic, Thunder Tiger? It would seem the old O.S. CZ line has been discontinued, except for the few high dollar ones on ebay.

[ADRay1000 718]

gold pan!

[tamiya3speed 569]

Ah jeeze!  10 hours into 2025 and trying to spend less on the hobby and here I am.  My LHS said it was coming but I was hoping to have a few more months to recover from all the other kits from AE.  Would love to know if they will offer an engine option or if I need to find something reasonable on eBay.  

[wun1jee 434]

10 hours ago, sosidge said:

Finding an engine is going to be a challenge unless AE are planning to offer their own. 

You can use a TRX15. They come with the short shaft. 

[wun1jee 434]

I just recently converted my old tub-chassis RC10GT to electric because the nitro support just wasn't there anymore.





I kind of want to convert one of these to electric but something tells me I'd be killed for heresy lol.

[Mikea1972 6]

Thats what I plan on doing.

[sosidge 763]

12 hours ago, Mikea1972 said:

Thats what I plan on doing.

They already re-released the electric truck so I don't see much point in converting the nitro rerelease to electric.

Most of these will just sit on shelves so the lack of engines probably won't be much of an issue. 

[tamiya3speed 569]

14 hours ago, wun1jee said:

I just recently converted my old tub-chassis RC10GT to electric because the nitro support just wasn't there anymore.





I kind of want to convert one of these to electric but something tells me I'd be killed for heresy lol.

Very clean looking!  Are the conversion parts you used readily available?  Any link to your build you can share?

[wun1jee 434]

11 hours ago, tamiya3speed said:

Very clean looking!  Are the conversion parts you used readily available?  Any link to your build you can share?

There's honestly not a lot to it. Most of it is original RC10GT and it can be changed back to nitro should the itch ever need scratching.

I made a thread on it over on RC10Talk.

Motor mount is a Dynotech V2 and the battery tray is This one here trimmed down to fit the shorty pack.

It'd work best with the thicker, stiffer blue pan chassis from the RTR, but the OG black tub is just so much cooler and that's what I had so I just had to stiffen it up a bit. You can see that on the RC10Talk thread.

It's a great truck! Very stable. Almost ridiculously stable. 

[IXLR8 1319]

As reported on RC10talk.com:

"AE will have an Engine soon in spare parts sales." - Curtis Husting

https://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=144&t=50304&p=578042#p578042

[mtbkym01 4787]

4 hours ago, IXLR8 said:

As reported on RC10talk.com:

"AE will have an Engine soon in spare parts sales." - Curtis Husting

https://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=144&t=50304&p=578042#p578042

Most likely based on this?

https://shop.thundertiger.com/products/car-engine-parts-9464-evo-12-high-performance-model-engine?_pos=5&_sid=53a7290fb&_ss=r&variant=12430090666101

[guggles 340]

Not sure ill get one or not, If i do it will most certainly stay NIB

But 2 things associated!!?

1) No clutch setup for SG cranks!??? Really!?

2) 1/4" rear axles instead of 3/16? Huh, thats kinda a weird choice.

Its like they were so focused on reproducing a vintage nitro car kit, they didnt stop and think... hmmm we changed the chassis color, so why not make it easier to use SG engines and 3/16" wheels?

But im totally in for a bunch of aftermarket upgrades to come out and be cheap. And also to get a bunch of fuel tanks, spur gears, clutches and other misc goodies

 

 

 

 

 

[RC4x4 180]

On 1/1/2025 at 2:03 PM, wun1jee said:

You can use a TRX15. They come with the short shaft. 

What about the pull start. This looks like it will not work as the header wraps around into the pipe. Is there a backplate swap that can be done.

[RC4x4 180]

• Found it. Part#: TRA4012

 

 

Traxxas TRX Pro .15 Machined Aluminum Backplate Blue TRA4012

 

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[markturbo 249]

Just got notice that my GT is now awaiting shipment, they usually ship out the day or so after that!

[RC4x4 180]

3 hours ago, markturbo said:

Just got notice that my GT is now awaiting shipment, they usually ship out the day or so after that!

Nice. I think I'm gonna do one. I had one when they first came out. Sold it though later on as it just sat. I'm just loving these Classic's. 

 

 

[F-150 727]

AE is now taking pre order for a direct fit engine, on their website. Doesn't say the brand of it I assume a thunder tiger.