The T4 truck borrows the distinctive forward-swept front end and rear-mounted shock configuration featured on the RC10B4 buggy, optimized with the new co-planar steering geometry. This new suspension design provides maximum front-end clearance and minimizes bump-steer while maintaining desired Ackermann angles. Trailing front axle or optional inline steering blocks can be used to adjust steering response. The suspension arm design features a “captured” hinge pin design so that no E-clips are used. The T4 also features a heavy-duty design front hinge-pin brace and bumper for increased durability. The transmission has also been optimized into an ultra-compact package, and now uses the same 2.6:1 higher torque-capacity differential as the RC10GT. A double-sided slipper assembly (first prototyped by Team Associated in 1989) has been designed with higher torque capacity, easier assembly, and lower rotating mass than comparable double-sided slippers. This provides a finer adjustment range and more efficient slipper operation. The T4 chassis provides a super-low center of gravity by lowering the motor, battery, and shock mounting positions, enabling Associated’s R&D team to design a sleeker, more realistic low-profile body, greatly reducing the large, unaerodynamic "humps" over the rear shocks as seen on older-design trucks. The T4 also comes equipped with strong, dish-style wheels and high-traction Pro-Line tires. The RC10T4 - Radio Control Car Action Reader's Choice 2004 winner for Electric Truck in 2005!
Features
- Angled bellcrank steering
- Front shocks are mounted behind the shock towers
- All four suspension arms utilize a "captured" hinge pin design that uses no e-clips
- The "forward-swept" front end design provides maximum front end ground clearance
- The 2.6:1 laydown transmission now uses the higher torque capacity differential from the RC10GT
- Longer CVDs dogbones and axles
- High torque capacity, double-sided slipper provides finer adjustment, easier assembly, and lower rotating mass
- Impact-resistant rear motor guard and body mounts
- Lower motor, battery, shock and body mounting positions give the T4 a lower CG for higher cornering speeds and greater stability
In Depth
- Type:: 2-wheel-drive competition stadium truck kit
- Scale:: 1/10
- Length:: 12.81 in
- Width:: 12.56 in
- Wheelbase:: 11.38 in
- Chassis:: Composite integrated
- Suspension:: Independent front and rear A-arm
- Drive Train:: Gear Drive
Required
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2-Channel Radio with one high torque steering servo
6 cell battery pack (stick configuration)
Battery charger
Electronic speed control
540 size motor
48P pinion gear
