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History of the Associated RC10

The Team Associated RC10 was introduced in 1984 and revolutionized the world of Off-Road R/C modeling. Team Associated had been involved in cutting edge development in the on-road arena for several years before introducing the RC10. Team Associated's RC250 and RC500 started the R/C craze by making models available that could be raced competitively.

The RC10, with a stamped aluminum chassis and smooth oil filled shocks at all 4 corners, had it all. Team Associated began a winning streak that lasts to this day when they first raced the RC10 at the World Championships. It has evolved over the years into today's RC10 B4 buggy, which no other manufacturers have been able to match.

Each version released included fine design tweaks that improved upon the handling and race winning ability of the model. Dozens of manufacturers jumped onto the bandwagon and provided the most comprehensive selection of aftermarket modifications and conversions ever seen for an R/C model. Many of these companies grew to dominate the market to this day, but there were a few that slipped into obscurity and their parts are worth huge sums of money now.

Perhaps the best record of the design process for this first buggy is explained by the company itself in the video series "RC10 - The Winning Edge". I have included it here so you may enjoy the rich history of this model which spawned the creation of an entire industry. I hope you enjoy it, and if you have anything you would like to add please contact me so I may include it on this page.

Thanks for checking it out!