Identifying RC model / Brand

[BlackAdder324]

Hello , I just recently purchased a older RC to relive some nostalgia of racing with my dad . The owner believes it was a varient of rc10b3 or something equivalent. Any help would be appreciated. Along with maybe a guide to getting this thing up to speed with today's tech like putting in a brushless motor . What servo I need etc . The band across the battery tray says MRC

 

[WickedFog]

That is an RC10 B3.

I used to have one before it got stolen. The only parts you will find for it will be on ebay, as that car has long since been discontinued.

For electronics, what is your budget?

Welcome to the forum.

Here's our B4

 

[BlackAdder324]

Interesting looks like someone mixed parts on it i was hoping it was a rc10b3 my dad had one and sold it after getting out of the hobby . Here's some more pictures to maybe broaden the knowledge . I'm probably looking at spending no more than maybe 500 bucks total . Not including transmitter and receiver. I'm getting a futaba 3pv with the matching receiver.

 

[Tunedfrog]

If it were mine, I would buy a cheap brushless system, run it for a few minutes and put it up on a shelf.

 

[WickedFog]

If it were mine, I would buy a cheap brushless system, run it for a few minutes and put it up on a shelf.

Same. It's a bit of a collector item for me. Mostly because RC10's were one of my first loves before I found out how much fun chasing girls was

 

[DavidB1126]

I found out how much fun chasing girls was

 

[WickedFog]

That comes later, when you find out how painful it is to catch some girls

 

[BlackAdder324]

If it were mine, I would buy a cheap brushless system, run it for a few minutes and put it up on a shelf.

Fair enough I didn't plan on putting a full race setup in it . More like tearing up and down the street every now and again . I just have no clue where to start in terms of electronics and what can be paired with what

I appreciate all the help by the way . I was fully expecting empty silence haha

 

[Tunedfrog]

Never empty silence here my friend. Sometimes it takes a little bit of time for a reply but somebody will chime in.
@WickedFog would know what it could handle as far as the motor and esc so he will definitely chime in.

 

[WickedFog]

If it were me...
https://www.amainhobbies.com/castle...esc-motor-combo-4600kv-cse010-0115-05/p618576

I just noticed - yours has a different transmission on it. That looks almost custom made

How many teeth are on that spur gear? Just curious.

I would grab a replacement.
https://www.amainhobbies.com/team-associated-48p-stealth-spur-gear-81t-asc6693/p43519

For pinions, I would probably grab a few different sizes, just to play around, starting at 14t and going to 18t. 18t will have that buggy ripping with that motor, but may make it run hot. Probably not though as the B3 weighs next to nothing. Depends on the battery you use, and how well the bearings are (which I would definitely replace). Fast Eddy Bearings probably has a new set. Yup...
https://www.fasteddybearings.com/team-associated-b3-factory-team-sealed-bearing-kit/


Robinson Racing makes the best pinion gears. You can grab one of the Six Packs here...
http://www.robinsonracing.com/catalog/one_eight_inch_bore_pinions.html

For a servo... Reedy is Associated brand, and they are fine. Especially if you're not driving it that much.
https://www.amainhobbies.com/reedy-...etal-gear-servo-high-voltage-asc27110/p671903

But I can't tell by the pics... does yours have all the servo mounting hardware and the bellcrank?

You might want to grab a screw set too
https://www.amainhobbies.com/rc-scr...qHxQChHU0Ig9Sz3kSvVKBcJaNrZzC4EhoCWF4QAvD_BwE

 

[Tunedfrog]

You rock Kev.

 

[WickedFog]

You rock Kev.

I was an RC10 junkie at one point I still walk by the B4 I have now and smile.

 

[Tunedfrog]

I knew you had good info, that's why I told @BlackAdder324 you would know.

 

[BlackAdder324]

If it were me...
https://www.amainhobbies.com/castle...esc-motor-combo-4600kv-cse010-0115-05/p618576

I just noticed - yours has a different transmission on it. That looks almost custom made

How many teeth are on that spur gear? Just curious.

I would grab a replacement.
https://www.amainhobbies.com/team-associated-48p-stealth-spur-gear-81t-asc6693/p43519

For pinions, I would probably grab a few different sizes, just to play around, starting at 14t and going to 18t. 18t will have that buggy ripping with that motor, but may make it run hot. Probably not though as the B3 weighs next to nothing. Depends on the battery you use, and how well the bearings are (which I would definitely replace). Fast Eddy Bearings probably has a new set. Yup...
https://www.fasteddybearings.com/team-associated-b3-factory-team-sealed-bearing-kit/


Robinson Racing makes the best pinion gears. You can grab one of the Six Packs here...
http://www.robinsonracing.com/catalog/one_eight_inch_bore_pinions.html

For a servo... Reedy is Associated brand, and they are fine. Especially if you're not driving it that much.
https://www.amainhobbies.com/reedy-...etal-gear-servo-high-voltage-asc27110/p671903

But I can't tell by the pics... does yours have all the servo mounting hardware and the bellcrank?

You might want to grab a screw set too
https://www.amainhobbies.com/rc-scr...qHxQChHU0Ig9Sz3kSvVKBcJaNrZzC4EhoCWF4QAvD_BwE

You're awesome I appreciate all the info . I haven't received the car yet I won an auction on ebay only spent 100 dollars for a roller compared to 400 dollars for a semi complete car or 250 for just a frame . When it gets here I'll take a look at what I've got going on . From the looks of it it has most of the steering still connected just needs all the electronics installed and most certainly will need bearings and new tread . I was also thinking that the front suspension looks very different from a b3 unless it's a modified part .

 

[WickedFog]

These are hard to come by these days
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1263532641...NCCKxqlTp2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

You're awesome I appreciate all the info . I haven't received the car yet I won an auction on ebay only spent 100 dollars for a roller compared to 400 dollars for a semi complete car or 250 for just a frame . When it gets here I'll take a look at what I've got going on . From the looks of it it has most of the steering still connected just needs all the electronics installed and most certainly will need bearings and new tread . I was also thinking that the front suspension looks very different from a b3 unless it's a modified part .

Yeah, not sure what is going on in the front, but definitely someone has fiddled around with a few things. That transmission has me baffled. I had every upgrade imagineable on my B3, and don't recall seeing any transmissions like that one. But hell, that was soooo long ago.

 

[BlackAdder324]

When I get the car I'll take off the cover off the trans and hopefully get some better pictures of what's going on in this thing . I'm sure most of the parts are transferable getting them is gonna be the challenge if I end up needing them . This thing is for sure going to be a project .

 

[WickedFog]

You can still find bodies for it

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1240757156...NCCKxqlTp2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3047719138...NCCKxqlTp2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[BlackAdder324]

Ha ! I actually already ordered one . But can I use like regular spray paint (like for a car) or do I have to buy model spray paint like tamiya

 

[WickedFog]

Ha ! I actually already ordered one . But can I use like regular spray paint (like for a car) or do I have to buy model spray paint like tamiya

You need paint for lexan. Look at brands like Parma, Tamiya, or Duratrax.

 

[RustyUs]

Well, the top plate; square-ish tranny, and chassis with battery "flap"... it's more Losi-esque IMO. Definitely not an Associated B3.