RC10 Rear Axle Project
The Overall Problem:
The only current solution to run modern 12mm wheels on the RC10 platform is to put tougher a hodgepodge of parts from numerous kits. Folks want to run the modern wheels because it allows them to use the modern 2.2" tires and the wheels themselves are MUCH cheaper compared to the old style (when you can find them).
Here is a list of parts needed to make the conversion:
The Axle Problem:
Since the axles were not designed for the RC10 platform they are not a perfect fit. They are too short and require you to put 6MM of limiters in the shocks just to run them. This greatly reduces the droop and overall suspension travel, but these short axles are VERY prone to pop out during a race. Basically, these current axles directly limit how hard you can drive the care in a race.
The MIP Solution:
Upon studying the current axles I realized that the overall Team Associated axle design has not changed in years and then I realized that MIP may have a solution for us. I propose that you could take a modern MIP puck system axle design and adjust the length to this application without much trouble. This is bolstered by the face that the standard for vintage class racing is 17.5T in blinky mode so the pucks could stand up to the application.
To test this, I took a 76mm axle from the current Associated B64D (Part# ASC92058) platform and it was a direct fit on the outdrives on the diff and the CVA join on the hub side. This is the exact application for MIP part# MIP17041.
In conclusion, just adjust the length on MIP17041 and we're in business!
Please let me know if you have any questions, would like more pictures, and/or if you need anything else to make this happen.
The only current solution to run modern 12mm wheels on the RC10 platform is to put tougher a hodgepodge of parts from numerous kits. Folks want to run the modern wheels because it allows them to use the modern 2.2" tires and the wheels themselves are MUCH cheaper compared to the old style (when you can find them).
Here is a list of parts needed to make the conversion:
- Team Associated Rear Center CVA Kit For B44 4WD Part# ASS-9763 (Two Needed)
- Team Associated 12mm Clamping Hex (SC10 Rear) Aluminum Part# ASC9892
- Associated Posi-Lock Quick-Change Pin Retainer Part# ASC7996
- Aluminum Rear Hub For Team Associated RC10 7364 Dhawk Racing DR-920077B
- Team Associated CVA Rear Axle Part# ASC9755
The Axle Problem:
Since the axles were not designed for the RC10 platform they are not a perfect fit. They are too short and require you to put 6MM of limiters in the shocks just to run them. This greatly reduces the droop and overall suspension travel, but these short axles are VERY prone to pop out during a race. Basically, these current axles directly limit how hard you can drive the care in a race.
The MIP Solution:
Upon studying the current axles I realized that the overall Team Associated axle design has not changed in years and then I realized that MIP may have a solution for us. I propose that you could take a modern MIP puck system axle design and adjust the length to this application without much trouble. This is bolstered by the face that the standard for vintage class racing is 17.5T in blinky mode so the pucks could stand up to the application.
To test this, I took a 76mm axle from the current Associated B64D (Part# ASC92058) platform and it was a direct fit on the outdrives on the diff and the CVA join on the hub side. This is the exact application for MIP part# MIP17041.
In conclusion, just adjust the length on MIP17041 and we're in business!
Please let me know if you have any questions, would like more pictures, and/or if you need anything else to make this happen.