Need some help finding an upgrade

[Cheetah928]

So this is the 3rd time now that I've broken the front suspension arms on my associated rb-10, and I cannot find an upgraded version. It uses the same arms as the DR-10. Anyone else have this issue on their Rb-10 or dr-10?

 

[luke66]

Have you tried RPM? Stay away from Aluminum arms they make everything worse.

 

[DavidB1126]

@9x19 has a few AE RTRs, maybe he would know.

I don't think RPM makes arms for the rb/dr/sr10. I see Pro2 and Pro4 sc10 but not any others, unless maybe B5 arms work? Because the RTR AEs are based off the B5 platform I think...

Have you tried RPM? Stay away from Aluminum arms they make everything worse.

Agreed aluminum just messes everything up, unless it's for a shelf/display car.

 

[Cheetah928]

Have you tried RPM? Stay away from Aluminum arms they make everything worse.

I learned my lesson with aluminum. I'll look there

 

[luke66]

@9x19 has a few AE RTRs, maybe he would know.

I don't think RPM makes arms for the rb/dr/sr10. I see Pro2 and Pro4 sc10 but not any others, unless maybe B5 arms work? Because the RTR AEs are based off the B5 platform I think...

Agreed aluminum just messes everything up, unless it's for a shelf/display car.

B5 arms should work. Seeing that the B5 is a race car it should be tougher. Also have heard that B6 arms are compatible (Not sure)

 

[Cheetah928]

https://rpmrcproducts.com/shop/a-arms/front-a-arms/assoc-gt2-t4-sc10-front-a-arms/

Think these would work?

 

[DavidB1126]

Don't think so

RPM says: "not compatible with the ProSC10 and related models"

You could use Pro2 sc10 front arms but they'll be longer in length than the dr10 ones that's for sure

Ill keep searching around for ya if there is a upgrade.

@9x19 have you had any issues with your arms on the platform? Just wondering

 

[Cheetah928]

You could use Pro2 sc10 front arms but they'll be longer in length than the dr10 ones that's for sure

Well, if my links will reach without messing up the alignment, that might be better.

 

[RustyUs]

What in the shenanigan world are you doing with your RB10?
Where are you breaking the arms?

Unless Team Associated's parts maker did something weird to their composite recipe, arms should hold up to moderate abuse. I'd be finding a RC10B6 owner and nitpick them for measurements on arms/hinge pins and, if things look good, head on over to RPM.

 

[RustyUs]

B5 arms should work. Seeing that the B5 is a race car it should be tougher. Also have heard that B6 arms are compatible (Not sure)

I'm 99% sure they are a direct fit. The discontinued B5 parts shows....

I'd be picking up some for sure, 'cause Team Associated flipped their lid with having to buy a complete set of front/rear arms for some of their platforms like the RB10. At least a person can just buy a set of front B5 arms seperately.

 

[Cheetah928]

What in the shenanigan world are you doing with your RB10?
Where are you breaking the arms?

All 3 that have broken were broken where the pin goes through it.

 

[Cheetah928]

Found a pair on Amazon that was just the fronts, but it said they are hardened plastic, not the regular. Gonna try those!

 

[RustyUs]

Found a pair on Amazon that was just the fronts, but it said they are hardened plastic, not the regular. Gonna try those!

I'm assuming you are talking about finding a pair of RC10B5 arms as RB10 arms come in four-piece front & rear sets. The "hardened plastic" you mentioned... do you have a part number for the arms you ordered? I know the RC10B5/M had four options for the front arms. Flat/gullwing options with normal/hard variations.

I look forward to your findings as you put the RB10 to the test.

 

[Cheetah928]

I look forward to your findings as you put the RB10 to the test.

Am I the only one on RCT that has an RB10?

 

[DavidB1126]

Pretty sure @9x19 does so that's why I tagged him. Unless he got rid of his. I thought he had one

Am I the only one on RCT that has an RB10?

 

[Cheetah928]

Pretty sure @9x19 does so that's why I tagged him. Unless he got rid of his. I thought he had one

Looked at his showcase builds and he has a DR10 and a MT10, but no RB10

 

[DavidB1126]

Looked at his showcase builds and he has a DR10 and a MT10, but no RB10

He used to had one but he got rid of it. Looking through some of his posts.
I tagged him like 3 times and he still hasn't shown up here. Maybe he hates me.

I wonder if you're breaking arms because your clipping the arms on impact or something? Buggies tend to break more stuff because of exposed suspension, compared to trucks or SCTs.