Overview

The off-road RC car racing scene has taken a turn over the past couple years, with turf and carpet racing becoming more popular and grip levels at an all-time high. The engineers inside Team Associated's Area 51 were quick to address this trend in the 4WD class with the RC10B74 Team Kit. This completely new chassis design, equipped with a long list of features, is designed to give you the winning edge.

Competition levels are more extreme than ever, with several manufacturers producing competitive racing platforms. The RC10B74 was designed with focus on performance and durability. New features like the easy-access, quick-change differential height make tuning for different track surfaces and ride heights quicker than ever. 7075-T6 aluminum bulkheads and arm mounts provide precision and durability, while the updated shocks with increased stroke length allow for more consistent jumping and landing. Also included, an all new rear hub assembly with a modular vertical ball stud mount and axle height insert system to allow the finest roll center adjustments possible. With many other new features, the RC10B74 Team Kit gives you all the performance and adjustability necessary to keep you racing at the front of the pack.

Features

Chassis

2mm hard-anodized 7075-T6 aluminum chassis provides improved flex characteristics and minimal mass
2.5mm graphite center bulkhead brace for improved stiffness and reduced mass

Steering

Ball bearing raced 7075-T6 aluminum steering rack and composite steering bellcranks with 2.5mm graphite input arm offers optimized Ackermann and adjustable steering rate
New steering blocks with larger outer ball bearing and increased bearing spacing for improved durability

Diffs and Slipper

Quick-change adjustable differential height with 7075-T6 aluminum bulkheads. Four independent front and rear diff heights possible.
Easy-access differentials for worry-free maintenance and adjustment
Fluid-filled gear differentials with machined ring gears, front and rear
Updated 3-pad slipper assembly allows use of center differential without changing center bone length

Suspension

Optimized suspension arm geometry with improved durability and stiffness
New symmetric rear arms with improved geometry can be flipped to allow a "split" for rear shock mounting position
7075-T6 aluminum arm mounts with optimized roll center positions use inserts, which allow fine tuning for a large range of anti-squat, kick-up, and toe adjustments
Common front and rear anti-roll bars to minimize spare part count
Anti-roll bar sets for both carpet/turf and dirt includedShocks
4mm graphite shock towers front and rear for improved stiffness and durability
V2 12mm Big Bore threaded aluminum shock with X-rings for low friction assembly
New shock lengths front and rear with longer stroke allows increased droop and up-travel for more consistent jumping and landing
Machined shock pistons for more precise fit and smoother operation
V2 12mm shock springs for lower achievable ride height and nimbler feel

Other Features

CVA assemblies for center drive-line with aligned shafts for minimal torque loss and improved efficiency
New rear hub assembly with modular vertical ball stud camber link mounts and axle height system for precise roll center adjustments
Outer rear hinge pins captured with bolt head and lock nut for increased durability
7075-T6 aluminum motor mount and 7075-T6 aluminum center bulkhead have increased rigidity to maintain more accurate gear mesh
New 2.5mm graphite battery strap with sliding support tabs for fine tuning battery position (accepts any R.O.A.R. approved 2S "shorty" packs)
7075-T6 aluminum 9° caster blocks
"Floating" servo mount with 7075-T6 aluminum mount and 2.5mm graphite brace
Factory Team ball bearing set with 26 precision ball bearings, now oiled instead of greased for more efficient drivetrain
Aluminum clamping wheel hexes, front and rear
Lightweight clear body and clear wing included

Needed to Complete

1:10 scale 540-size electric motor with 48-pitch pinion gear
1:10 scale electronic speed control
7.4V LiPo or 6.0V LiFe with "shorty" battery dimensions
Battery charger suited for selected battery
2 channel surface transmitter
2 channel receiver
Steering servo
Polycarbonate-specific spray paint for body
1:10 scale off-road wheels and tires
Other helpful items needed:

Silicone Shock Fluid
Silicone Diff Fluid
FT Body Scissors (#1737)
Thread-locking compound (#1596)
FT Body Reamer (#1499)
FT Hex/Nut Driver set (#1519)
CA tire adhesive (#1597)
Hobby Knife
Needle Nose Pliers
Wire Cutters
Soldering Iron
Calipers or Precision Ruler

What's in the Box?

(1) RC10B74 Team Kit
(1) Product Manual

Specs

Ball Bearings	Factory Team full set, 26 total
Battery	7.4V LiPo, or 6.0V LiFe with "shorty" dimensions (sold seperately)
Battery Tray Dimensions	"Shorty" configuration
Body	Lightweight unpainted body and wing
Charger	Sold Separately
Chassis	7075-T6 aluminum, 0.08" (2mm) thick, 0.09" (2.5mm) graphite supports
Completion Level	Kit
Differential	Fluid filled, precision machined ring gears
Drivetrain	4WD
Power Type	Electric
Gear Pitch	48-Pitch
Internal Gear Ratio	2.50:1
Max Battery Dimensions	Approximately 3.8 x 1.8 x 0.98" (96 x 47 x 25mm)
Motor Size	540 size required
Motor Type	540 brushless recommended
Pinion	14T
Product Length	15.55" (395mm) with wing
Product Weight	2.05lbs (930g)
Radio	Sold
Receiver	Sold Separately
Scale	1/10
Servos	High torque steering servo (sold separately)
Shock Type	V2 12mm Big Bore aluminum body
Speed Control	Sold Separately
Vehicle Type	Buggy
Water-Resistant	Yes
Wheelbase	11 - 11.24" (280.5 - 285.5mm)
Wheel Type	1/10 scale buggy wheels required
Wheel Width	1.42" (36.08mm), wheels not included

Manuals & Support

Manuals/Documents

Blank Setup Sheet (editable) (0.98MB)
Instruction Manual (15.77MB)
B74 Supplementary Sheet (871.92kB)
RC10B74 Team Kit -- press release (610.16kB)
#92011 Arm Mount Inserts -- instructions (374.80kB)
#92254 M4 Low Profile Wheel Nuts (341.47kB)
12mm Thin Shock Pistons -- press release (162.77kB)
B74 Parts, 92262, 92272 -- press release (318.52kB)

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