Associated RC10 4WD Jay Halsey Chain Drive Edition
With the whose who of 1:10 Offroad Racing racing at the Team Associated Vintage Championships in Las Vegas this weekend, Team Associated has just announced its latest RC10 kit offering, the 4WD Jay Halsey Chain Drive Edition. The kit celebrates one of the most memorable cars in Team Associated history, inspired by the prototype chain-driven buggy raced by Jay Halsey at the inaugural 1985 IFMAR Off-Road World Championships in Del Mar, California. After winning the 2WD World Championship, Halsey drove the experimental 4WD buggy to an impressive second-place overall finish, showcasing the potential of Team Associated’s innovative four-wheel-drive design. Though not an exact replica of Halsey’s original race car, this special edition combines the proven vintage RC10 4WD platform with the classic short-arm suspension and a nostalgic chain drivetrain. A heavy-duty stainless-steel chain, hardened sprocket gears, carbon fiber chain separator, and adjustable chain tension system deliver reliable drivetrain performance, while front CVA axles, hardened driveshafts, and high-torque ball differentials enhance durability. Short front arm geometry, Worlds-style steering bell cranks, and long-travel fluid-filled alu shocks provide precise handling over rough terrain. Completing the package are a classic gold chassis, natural shock towers, RC10 Classic Protech body, Jay Halsey-style wing, full ball bearings, and compatibility with both 6-cell NiMH and 2S LiPo battery packs.
RC10 Jay Halsey Chain Drive 4WD Kit Features
New Stainless steel heavy duty chain
New hardened chain sprocket gears
New carbon fibre chain separator system
New front CVA axles and tapered front dog bones
New wide front hex wheel and tire
Short front arm geometry
Jay Halsey style clear wing
Worlds style steering bellcranks
Adjustable Chain tension system
Clear driver included
Heavy duty turnbuckles and ball studs
Classic gold chassis, nose plate and motor plate
New front and rear natural shock towers
Hardened driveshafts and dogbones
RC10 Classic Protech body
Long Travel, fluid filled anodised aluminium coil over shocks
Sealed 3 gear Stealth A.T.C. transmissions
High torque ball differentials
Exceptional ground clearance with low centre of gravity
RC10 Classic wheels and tires
Full metal ball bearings
Fits 6 cell and 2S Lipo battery packs
Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]
