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Overview

The Team Associated RC10SC6.4 FT Side Rails and Tower Wedges represent a premium upgrade option for drivers running the RC10SC6.4 short course truck platform. These genuine Factory Team carbon fibre components are engineered to enhance chassis rigidity, improve weight distribution, and optimise the mounting of shock towers on your RC short course racing truck. Whether you're a competitive racer looking to squeeze every advantage from your setup or an experienced enthusiast keen on fine-tuning your 1/10 scale RC car, these precision-manufactured side rails and tower wedges offer the quality and performance expected from Team Associated's Factory Team range.

The RC10SC6.4 has revolutionised 1/10 scale short course truck racing by sharing key suspension and drivetrain components with the proven RC10T6.4, RC10B6.4, and RC10B74.2 platforms. This modular approach means that serious racers can efficiently run multiple classes without the need for completely separate chassis setups. The introduction of the new chassis side rails with integrated RC10B6.4 fan mount system represents a significant engineering advancement, providing better thermal management for your ESC whilst maintaining the lightweight, centralised mass distribution that defines modern competitive RC racing in the UK and internationally.

These carbon fibre side rails and tower wedges work in conjunction with the RC10SC6.4's new short course truck length aluminium chassis featuring 22.5 degree kick-up geometry. The combination delivers improved high traction handling characteristics, particularly on indoor carpet and outdoor dirt tracks where precision tuning is essential. The heavy-duty routed 4.0mm carbon fibre shock towers utilise these wedges for optimal compliance adjustment, allowing you to dial in the exact ride height and suspension feel needed for your driving style and track conditions.

Key Features

• Carbon Fibre Construction — Made from lightweight, hard-wearing carbon fibre material that reduces unsprung mass whilst maintaining exceptional rigidity and structural integrity throughout aggressive cornering and jumping manoeuvres.
• Factory Team Quality — These components are part of Team Associated's Factory Team range, representing top-tier engineering and manufacturing standards recognised by professional drivers and race teams worldwide.
• RC10B6.4 Fan Mount System Integration — Features the integrated RC10B6.4 fan mount system built directly into the side rail design, enabling efficient cooling of your electronic speed controller during extended race sessions without additional mounting hardware.
• Shock Tower Wedge System — The included tower wedges allow precise adjustment of shock tower angles, enabling fine-tuning of suspension geometry to match your preferred caster, kickup, and compliance settings.
• Optimised for RC10SC6.4 Platform — Engineered specifically for the RC10SC6.4 short course truck chassis, ensuring perfect fitment and compatibility with the new 13mm big bore shocks and updated suspension linkage geometry.
• Lightweight Design — The carbon fibre construction contributes to the RC10SC6.4's centralised mass distribution philosophy, helping maintain optimal weight bias and improving handling across all track types from high-grip indoor carpet to low-moisture outdoor dirt venues.
• Professional Racing Standard — Used by competitive drivers in ROAR 1/10 dirt off-road racing and other sanctioned events, these components represent proven race-winning engineering.

Technical Performance

The RC10SC6.4 represents the latest generation of 1/10 scale short course truck design, and these side rails and tower wedges are integral to its performance envelope. The new chassis design incorporates a short course truck length aluminium platform with 22.5 degree kick-up angle that complements the updated front-end geometry featuring new ballstud mounts and angled steering systems for improved steering consistency. The chassis includes three mid-motor position options for tuned handling across different track types, and the side rails integrate the RC10B6.4 fan mount system for effective thermal management of competition-grade electronic speed controllers. The suspension system utilises new 13mm diameter big bore threaded aluminium shocks with hardened 3mm shafts and X-rings for improved smoothness, paired with new truck springs and 13mm machined shock pistons (2x1.6mm front, 2x1.8mm rear) that deliver superior bump and jump handling characteristics. The RC10SC6.4 shares suspension tuning options with the RC10B6.4 buggy platform, including adjustable height steering bellcrank and rack systems, -1mm kingpin offset steering blocks, and optional C and D arm mounts for extensive anti-squat and toe-in adjustments. The 325mm wheelbase and flat front and rear arms provide improved high traction handling, whilst the inclusion of a 1.3mm front anti-roll bar and hardware delivers added high-speed stability. Heavy-duty 4.0mm carbon fibre shock towers utilise these tower wedges for ride height adjustment, and the updated differential height adjustment system includes 0, 1, 2, and 3mm inserts for fine geometry control. The Laydown Stealth R transmission offers excellent weight distribution, and the split slipper assembly improves weight balance whilst maximising shock clearance. These side rails and tower wedges complement the complete Factory Team specification including upgraded ball bearing kit, aluminium C and D arm mounts, aluminium rear ballstud mount, and reverse bellcrank steering that provides enhanced electronic mounting room.

What's in the Box

• RC10SC6.4 FT Side Rails — Carbon fibre chassis side rails with integrated RC10B6.4 fan mount system
• Tower Wedges — Height adjustment wedges for shock tower geometry tuning

What You Need to Complete

The RC10SC6.4 FT Side Rails and Tower Wedges are component upgrades for an existing RC10SC6.4 build. If you are assembling a complete RC10SC6.4 kit for the first time, you will require the following additional items: a 540-size electric motor (Reedy Sonic line recommended), a compatible electronic speed controller (Team Associated 27016 or 27017), a 2-cell LiPo battery pack (such as 27382, 27383, or 27318), a radio control battery charger (Reedy 27203 recommended), a 2-channel RC car surface transmitter with batteries, a 2-channel receiver, a steering servo, a 48 pitch pinion gear, a polycarbonate RC short course truck body (9876), spray paint for the polycarbonate body, 1/10 scale 12mm hex short course wheels (71040), 1/10 scale short course tyres with foam inserts, cyanoacrylate glue for tyre and wheel assembly (1597), and thread locking compound (1596). Additional helpful tools include silicone shock fluid, body scissors (1737), reamer or hole punch (1499), shock pliers (1675), hex wrenches (1518), nut drivers (1519), hobby knife, needle nose pliers, wire cutters, and precision measuring tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the RC10SC6.4 FT Side Rails and Tower Wedges used for? — These components are precision-engineered structural and tuning parts designed to improve the rigidity and handling characteristics of the RC10SC6.4 short course truck platform. The side rails integrate the RC10B6.4 fan mount system for effective electronic speed controller cooling, whilst the tower wedges allow adjustment of shock tower geometry to dial in the suspension feel and compliance characteristics. They are essential components if you are building an RC10SC6.4 kit from scratch, or valuable upgrades if you are enhancing an existing RC10SC6.4 chassis.
• Are these side rails and tower wedges suitable for beginners? — These components are best suited to intermediate and advanced RC enthusiasts who are assembling or upgrading an RC10SC6.4 short course truck. Beginner racers may prefer to start with the complete RC10SC6.4 Team Kit, which includes the chassis with integrated side rails and tower wedges pre-assembled. However, if you have experience building RC cars and understand suspension geometry tuning, these Factory Team components offer the quality and performance to support your development as a competitive driver.
• What is included with the RC10SC6.4 FT Side Rails and Tower Wedges? — This package includes the carbon fibre side rails with integrated RC10B6.4 fan mount system and the height adjustment tower wedges. These are genuine Team Associated Factory Team components manufactured to professional racing standards. Additional parts such as the chassis, shocks, suspension arms, and drivetrain components must be purchased separately if building a complete RC10SC6.4 kit.
• How do the tower wedges adjust the suspension? — The tower wedges are designed to adjust the ride height and geometry angle of the shock towers relative to the chassis. By selecting different wedge thicknesses or combinations, you can fine-tune caster angle, suspension compliance, and the overall suspension feel of your RC10SC6.4. This geometry tuning capability allows you to optimise handling for different track conditions, from high-grip indoor carpet venues to low-moisture outdoor dirt tracks.
• What is the RC10B6.4 fan mount system integration? — The new RC10SC6.4 side rails feature an integrated fan mount system derived from the RC10B6.4 buggy platform. This system allows the mounting of an ESC cooling fan directly to the chassis side rail, improving thermal management of your electronic speed controller during extended racing sessions. This is particularly beneficial when running competition-grade ESCs at high current draws.
• How do these side rails improve handling on an RC short course truck? — The carbon fibre side rails contribute to the overall chassis rigidity whilst maintaining the lightweight, centralised mass distribution philosophy of the RC10SC6.4 design. The integrated RC10B6.4 fan mount system is optimised for the short course truck platform, and the compatibility with the new 13mm big bore shock towers and adjusted front-end geometry ensures predictable, responsive handling across a range of track surfaces and driving styles.
• Can these components be used on other Team Associated RC platforms? — These side rails and tower wedges are specifically engineered for the RC10SC6.4 short course truck platform and are not directly compatible with other Team Associated models. However, the RC10SC6.4 shares key suspension and component design philosophy with the RC10T6.4, RC10B6.4, and RC10B74.2 platforms, which enables efficient running of multiple classes with shared parts and tuning knowledge.
• What is the difference between Factory Team and standard Team Associated components? — Factory Team components represent the premium tier of Team Associated manufacturing, featuring enhanced materials (such as carbon fibre construction), precision machining, and rigorous quality control standards. Factory Team parts are developed in collaboration with professional race teams and are used in competitive racing environments. Standard Team Associated components are high-quality parts suitable for recreational and intermediate racing, whilst Factory Team components offer the marginal performance gains and durability expected by elite competitors.

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