🏁 Relive the spirit of 1980s competition buggies with the Team Associated RC10 Ultra Rider 2WD Kit, a buggy 1/10-scale electric off-road vehicle with rear-wheel drive that combines an iconic vintage design with meticulous mechanical engineering. Inspired by the first generations of competition RC cars, it stands out for its independent suspension with forged aluminum pull rods, featured at both the front and rear. Its silver aluminum chassis, long-stroke hydraulic shocks, and transparent Protech body give it a particularly striking retro look. Beneath this classic exterior, the RC10 Ultra Rider features a 3-pinion Stealth A.T.C. drivetrain, a ball-bearing differential, and numerous reinforced components to fully enjoy off-road driving.
General
- Brand: Team Associated
- Model: RC10 Ultra Rider
- Type: Buggy electric off-road
- Scale: 1/10
- Drivetrain: 2-wheel drive (2WD)
- Version: Build-it-yourself kit
- Style: Vintage 1980s racing
- Power: Electric, motor not included
- Compatible batteries: 6-cell NiMH or 2S LiPo
Chassis and drivetrain
- Chassis: Silver-finish aluminum
- Front plate: Silver aluminum
- Motor mount: Silver aluminum
- Drivetrain: Stealth A.T.C. 3-pinion, with enclosed housing
- Differential: Ball-bearing type with high torque transmission capacity
- Internal gear ratio: 2.25:1
- Rear drive shafts: Heat-treated steel for greater strength
- Bearings: Metal ball bearings
- Adjustment links: Reinforced with heavy-duty ball joints
- Side guards: Molded retro-style
- Front bumper: Black molded plastic
Suspension
- Front suspension: Independent, with forged aluminum trailing arms
- Rear suspension: Independent, with forged aluminum trailing arms
- Shock Absorbers: Anodized aluminum, hydraulic with springs and long travel
- Shock mounts: Fiberglass
- Front shock towers: Carbon fiber
- Front control arm mounts: CNC-machined aluminum with retaining screws
- Rear link mounts: CNC-machined aluminum with retaining screws
- Rear mounting plates: Aluminum
- Rear subframe mounts: New cast design
- Front pivot pins: New design adapted for pulled arms
- Ground clearance: High for off-road use
- Center of gravity: Low for enhanced stability
Body and Equipment
- Body: Clear Protech body, ready to paint
- Cutting templates: Included
- Driver figure: Included
- Decorative elements: Scale-accurate lights and window mesh
- Wheels: 3-piece racing model, exclusive silver finish
- Tires: Front and rear included
Dimensions
- Length: 381 mm
- Width: 226.8 mm
- Wheelbase: 267.7 mm
- Weight: Varies depending on installed equipment
- 1 Team Associated RC10 Ultra Rider 2WD 1/10 (self-assembly)
- Silver-finish aluminum chassis
- Stealth A.T.C. drivetrain with ball-bearing differential
- Independent aluminum pull-arm suspension
- Anodized aluminum hydraulic shock absorbers
- Transparent Protech body with cutting templates
- Driver figure, lighting components, and decorative window netting
- Silver rims and front/rear tires
- Mechanical parts and hardware required for chassis assembly
This buggy is delivered as a kit to be assembled, without propulsion electronics or radio control.
- Compatible electric motor
- ESC electronic speed controller (ESC) compatible with the motor
- Steering servo
- Radio control system and receiver
- 6-cell NiMH battery or 2S LiPo battery
- Compatible charger
- Paint suitable for polycarbonate bodies
- Tools and assembly supplies, depending on your equipment
The Team Associated RC10 Ultra Rider 2WD is primarily intended for RC buggy enthusiasts vintage and fans of beautiful machinery who want to recapture the spirit of 1980s race cars.
Its unique design—featuring pull-rod suspension at the front and rear, numerous aluminum parts, and a Stealth A.T.C. drivetrain—makes it a particularly exciting model to build, display, and drive.
It will also appeal to modelers looking for a 1/10-scale electric buggy with rear-wheel drive that differs from current designs, featuring distinctive mechanics, long-travel suspension, and numerous customization options.
