Saito2 6573 Posted January 13, 2020 I recently purchased an RC10T4 from a forum member (thanks guggles!) with some loose ideas and plans circulating in my brain-box. On one hand, I could use the shocks on one project, the steering bellcranks on another and the transmission in my Hilux Monster Racer. On the other hand, I could fix it up a bit with new wheels and tires. Its the older pin-drive, so right off the bat, I need to convert it to hex drive (and possibly front) hex as well. So, do I cannibalize it or invest money into it and fix it up? We newer vehicles aren't my thing, but it is an impressive piece of engineering. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACCEL 2014 Posted January 14, 2020 discontinued but they have many parts still for it the newer version looks the same just updated under carriage and drive system. it's AE, so they are dang good vehicles. too bad they got out of the on road cars, they stopped their TC and F1 lines. but what Randy Caster at 1UP told me is they'll continue to stock parts for them. hex nuts aren't nothin' unless you can get that much more vehicles out of this one's parts. Go for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MICHAELs TopForce17 583 Posted January 14, 2020 I know nothing about the rc10t but I like your idea about using parts for other projects. Have any pics of the monster racer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saito2 6573 Posted January 14, 2020 20200114_161532 by Scott Weiland, on Flickr Here it is in King Cab guise at the moment. Not much to look at now. It's currently running an old RC10 six gear transmission that I'd rather put in a vintage RC10 project. I'm guessing the 10T's ratio will be more in line with what the Hilux will need too. Basically, I can use the 10T in 3 other projects since it was cheap. If I kept it whole, it could use a new rear wheel, which necessitates a hex drive conversion, appropriate wheels and new tires. Gradually, the investment creeps up. Its a rock-solid piece of engineering for sure but I'm on the fence on whether to invest in it or use it to give life to 3 other projects. I don't race only bash. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saito2 6573 Posted January 19, 2020 20200118_104332 by Scott Weiland, on Flickr T4 trans installed... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WillyChang 1812 Posted January 20, 2020 Making the King Cab Great Again! I like it. Much modding needed to shoehorn that in? Or it's just same holes as 6gear. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saito2 6573 Posted January 20, 2020 It had a hand cut fiberglass subchassis that the 6 gear was already on. I added some holes and spacers to it to make the newer Stealth fit. There was a little trimming done above it and hole drilling to mount it at the top. The front of this particular chassis came to me pretty shattered anyway so its built back up with steel plates. I'd never hack on a good condition, original chassis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites