Team Associated RC10B74.1D Team 1/10 4WD Off-Road Electric Buggy Kit

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Team Associated RC10B74.1D Team 1/10 4WD Off-Road Electric Buggy Kit
Price: $499.99
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The Team Associated RC10 B74.1D Team 1/10 4WD Off-Road Electric Buggy Kit is the buggy to choose for clay and dirt track surfaces with an included center differential with 200,000 CST silicone fluid and an optimized dirt kit setup.

The off-road RC car racing scene has changed over the past few 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 answer the 4WD class with the RC10B74 Team Kit, a unique chassis configuration equipped with a long list of features designed to give you the winning edge.

The B74.1D features redesigned, low-profile shock towers with shorter shock shafts and bodies to lower the center of gravity, providing more predictable handling. Also included in both kits are redesigned low roll center (LRC) C and D arm mounts, 66mm CVA bones and axles, and 2.0mm G10 fiberglass chassis brace supports, which all add up to making the B74.1D easier to drive, and easier to push hard on all track surfaces.

Setups and tuning parts are interchangeable between the B74.1 and B74.1D. Both versions come with the speed, durability, and lineage expected of a true champion. Choose the configuration that suits your track and conquer the competition!

NOTE: Finished kit shown in photos is for illustrative purposes only. See needed to complete list below for a full list of items required to complete the model.  

Features:

  • B74.1D Team Kit
    • Center differential with 72T and 78T spur gears and 200,000 cSt silicone fluid
    • Includes 1.2mm and 1.3mm anti-roll bars front and rear for dirt
    • 5.0mm rear hex adapters for wide stance with dirt tires
    • Includes updated kit setup with V2 spring package of Yellow front and Blue rear springs
    • Includes shorter 23mm front and 27.5mm V2 Big Bore threaded aluminum shocks with 12mm machined pistons and X-rings for lower CG, reduced weight, and improved performance
    • Redesigned 4mm graphite front shock tower lowered by 2mm with an additional row of tuning holes
    • Redesigned 4mm graphite rear shock tower lowered by 5.5mm for maximum stability and predictability
    • +3mm aluminum steering rack for optimized bump steer at low ride heights
    • 66mm rear CVA driveshafts and axles for more on-power traction and a more predictable driving feel
    • Redesigned molded ESC tray for quick electronics removal for cleaning
    • Redesigned molded 30mm fan mount and hardware (fan not included)
  • UPDATES:
    • Updated aluminum LRC C and D suspension mounts for more rear traction and better cornering balance
    • Increased flex with 2.0mm G10 chassis brace supports for more predictable rear traction and better bump handling
    • Updated simplified design 2.5mm graphite battery strap with indexed battery locations, easy height setup, and battery removal for both standard and low-profile shorty batteries
    • Updated low-profile molded plastic battery posts included in addition to standard posts
    • Updated16mm differential outdrives with a more durable, lightweight design
    • Updated rear wing with optional low carpet racing trim line for reduced drag in high traction
    • Updated symmetric rear arms with new shock mounting position (farther inside) for increased rear traction on dirt
    • Updated plastic rear hub for more durability on the upper link mount. RC10B74.1 hubs continue with the aluminum rear hub link mount and axle height adjustment in 1mm increments for fine tuning.
    • Updated 2.5mm graphite steering arms for increased durability
    • Updated plastic steering blocks with 5x12mm outer ball bearing with steel bearing tubes for improved durability
    • Updated V2 2mm hard-anodized 7075-T6 aluminum chassis with spur gear clearance and updated mount holes for ESC tray
  • LEGACY B74 Features:
    • 7075-T6 aluminum bulkheads with quick-change 0mm-3mm adjustable differential height for low ride-height on carpet while maintaining efficient driveshaft alignment
    • Car design allows use of center differential or slipper clutch without changing center driveshafts
    • Easy access to differentials for worry-free maintenance and adjustment
    • 7075-T6 aluminum arm mounts use inserts for fine tuning a large range of anti-squat, kick-up, and toe adjustments
    • Front and rear anti-roll bars use a common shape for minimal spare part count
    • 7075-T6 aluminum sliding motor mount and center bulkhead with increased rigidity for more accurate gear mesh
    • 7075-T6 aluminum 9-degree caster blocks
    • Floating servo mount with 7075-T6 aluminum mount and 2.5mm graphite brace
    • Lightweight clear body and wing included
Specifications:
Power Source: Electric
Terrain: Off-Road
Body Style: Buggy
Scale Size: 1:10 Scale
Assembly Level: Kit*
Length: 395mm (15.55in)
Width: varies
Wheelbase: varies
Weight: varies
Drive: 4WD

Needed to Complete:
  • 1:10 scale electric motor
  • Electronic speed control
  • 7.4V LiPo, 6.0V LiFe (standard or low-profile case height)
  • Battery charger (suitable for batteries mentioned above)
  • 2-channel surface transmitter
  • 2-channel receiver
  • Steering servo
  • Spray paint for polycarbonate body
  • 1:10 scale off-road wheels, tires & CA glue
  • Silicone Shock Fluid, Silicone Diff Fluid
  • Tools

This product was added to our catalog on October 6, 2020

Charlie Armes
Verified Owner
Wednesday, Feb 3 2021 (about 3 years ago)
Team Associated RC10B74.1D Team 1/10 4WD Off-Road Electric Buggy Kit
Overall, the car is Really good as far as design and performance. Once you get it up and running ( 5 STARS ).
I still haven't broken any parts which is good.
Unfortunately, I have had some issues and 1 failure due to poor quality. I think Associated has let their quality go way down in order to save money.
The hardware that comes with it is literally the worst I have ever used on any RC car ever. They are very shallow and the quality of steel is shit, so they will strip easily. I replaced all them all with titanium from an aftermarket company.
DO NOT USE LOC-TITE ON THE CAR ANYWHERE if you don't replace the hardware first.
When I communicated these issues to Associated, I was first met with the usual lack of acknowledgement and denial by Dick Saxton - eventually they came around; and Amain took care of me as usual.
The front arms will bind at first assembly - the front and rear holes for hinge-pins don't line up perfectly.
You will have to sand down the rear arm shims or they will bind as well. Quickly the plastic will loosen up and these issues will go away.
One of the front CVA joints had a "nipple" inside that I had to file down to get it to assemble.
After a few practice days at the track I noticed a lot of slop and play in the front and rear diff outdrives at the diff. cases- weak diff case or insert plastic ? I will update when I rebuild.
I also had a 5x12x4 bearing fail at the inside rear hub. Replaced with Xray because that's what they had at the track - but they look identical.
Justin Bove
Verified Owner
Saturday, Jun 11 2022 (about 2 years ago)
Team Associated RC10B74.1D Team 1/10 4WD Off-Road Electric Buggy Kit
It's been over thirty years since I was in the RC buggy hobby. I used to build and race 2WD Losi and Team Associated buggies with my father in the late 80's and through the 90's. In the 2000's I went off to University and followed my passion for computer sciences and electronic engineering. Did very well career wise and now I'm semi retired and free to be pursue my hobbies again. I've kept up with the progression of 4WD buggies over the years and really wanted to start building 4WD buggies before I started building 2WD buggies. I decided to go wild and get a AE B74.1d, TLR 22x-4 Elite, Xray XB4D 2022, and a Yokomo YZ4 SF2. All are running 13.5 Stock motors, recommended dirt setups, Futaba servos and receivers, and LiHV batteries. Only differences are the ESC's, Motors, and pinion gear setups. So basically the same for all buggies so no one in the family has an "advantage" while racing. Also running all on dirt/clay tracks with none of that smooth/clean outdoor carpet or astro turf track garbage. So you are probably wanting to know how the B74.1 stacks up....Well it's probably my favorite. It's drivability on tracks with loose direct and tight turns is as good as the 22x-4, handles jumps better then the 22x-4 though. Truly flys through the air level and land like a plane. That's the biggest plus for the B74.1. The weight distribution is excellent and I specifically setup all my buggies for the best weight distributions I could achieve. If you're looking for a fun kit to build and race around actual R/C tracks, homemade backyard tracks, or the new housing development being built down the road I'd say get an B74.1d. Replacement parts and upgrades are going to be the most available and least expensive. Also there are lots of support from your LHS and lots of setup sheets available online.
Dakota Thompson
Verified Owner
Thursday, Jan 28 2021 (about 3 years ago)
Team Associated RC10B74.1D Team 1/10 4WD Off-Road Electric Buggy Kit
It is a GREAT kit, just like anything else made by Team Associated, however, the kit came out of the box with both front axles bent and I had to try to fix them because no one had the parts in stock! Also, the front and rear diffs didn't have enough shims to space it properly. With that being said the diffs make this horrible noise from where they are grinding on the inside of the case. I haven't even been able to run the car at full scale because I've been waiting on parts. VERY NICE KIT, JUST NEEDS SOME TWEAKING!
KC Aldridge
Verified Owner
Monday, Dec 21 2020 (about 3 years ago)
Team Associated RC10B74.1D Team 1/10 4WD Off-Road Electric Buggy Kit
Build went together very smooth with no issues, manual was easy to read with a revised setup sheet and manual page and the quality is very good. Overall, pretty impressed with the car after the initial battery packs and the kit setup works quite well for most indoor tracks. Haven’t had much run time but the toughness has been tested by some decent crashes and the buggy was unfazed. Very easy to drive and love the ease of diff access and pill adjustment. Well done AE!
Chad Marcos
Verified Owner
Thursday, Dec 21 2023 (11 months ago)
Team Associated RC10B74.1D Team 1/10 4WD Off-Road Electric Buggy Kit
very nice nice build I’m just waiting to see what the differences between the B74.1 D, and b64.1d
Theo Calhoun
Verified Owner
Tuesday, Oct 31 2023 (about a year ago)
Team Associated RC10B74.1D Team 1/10 4WD Off-Road Electric Buggy Kit
Amain got me my buggy fast it is great kit and very fast
Eskie RC
Verified Owner
Wednesday, Jul 12 2023 (about a year ago)
Team Associated RC10B74.1D Team 1/10 4WD Off-Road Electric Buggy Kit
I've bought 2 of these kits. The first one went together like a champion. This second one... not so much. I had the standard binding issues with the arms like everyone else. But, on my second kit, the "A" mount for the front arms would physically not fit onto the chassis. I am a very experienced builder, but I got extremely tired of fiddling with it, and eventually just said screw it and purposely crossthreaded the stupid thing just to get it built. I will buy the screws and the mount again later and hope the new one fits, but... yeah... not a huge deal, but very irritating. Still 5 stars, still love associated.... but come on guys! I was hoping on the second kit the fitment issues would be IMPROVED... so I was kinda irritated to see my second buggys arm mounts even MORE constrictive! Would I buy again? Oh absolutely. :-D
Andrew Leavey
Verified Owner
Wednesday, Dec 28 2022 (about a year ago)
Team Associated RC10B74.1D Team 1/10 4WD Off-Road Electric Buggy Kit
Built the buggy about a month ago. Build went mostly smoothly. Instructions were clear, and I didn’t run into any issues like stripping screws or missing parts. Maybe. It only came with one Velcro strap to mount the body, but I very well may have lost it myself and the track has one for like 4$, so that wasn’t an issue.

Today, I drove it for the first time! Right off the bat with the camber/toe tune it has in the manual, it works amazing. I was doing alright during practice. Passing a few people, and getting passed by a few that were better and faster. I gave it a few minor modifications to help with handling. It was definitely in the higher end of buggies in the class I would’ve raced in. Maybe 3/10 place if I were to race with those guys. I didn’t do the actual race out of fear of being completely out matched by the guys who weren’t even practicing. But it was the only car in my group that didn’t have a single break, and was absolutely doing the best.

As of the bads, the body is already cracking in half lol. But the paint job came out terrible. So I’m not too worried about that. A linkage piece broke during assembly, which the track also had for 8$ with extras, of course.

Over all, amazing truck. 9.5/10. Absolutely amazing, since it was my first time trying driving a car build to race
mark kamphuis
Verified Owner
Sunday, Sep 4 2022 (about 2 years ago)
Team Associated RC10B74.1D Team 1/10 4WD Off-Road Electric Buggy Kit
Took to the track for first run yesterday. WOW! I have run 4WD buggy with my first buggy being the B44. I’ve had the TLR and a couple of the last generations of AE 4WD buggies. This B74.1D is the smoothest drive train I have ever run out of the box!! Kit setup I was immediately faster than my last gen 4WD buggies. The biggest improvements that I immediately noticed was steering, jump attitude, acceleration and efficiency in drive. Steering actually caught me by surprise at first. It goes exactly where you point it and quick. I had to get used to how much steering it had but it was fast as a result. Most notably at corner entry zero push and corner exit it rotated consistently with no surprises. The rotation was predictable every time and as soon as you get on throttle it accelerated hard but straight. Jump landings were a bit harsh but I still need to dial in the shock package but it launched off the jump smooth and stayed flat attitude no nose up or down so no corrections needed with plenty of control! Lastly I noticed how quiet the drivetrain runs. It doesn’t sound like many shaft drive 4WD buggies sound where they whine or click. This buggy is very quiet, the differential design is extremely efficient. So happy with the purchase and yes for sure recommend to anyone!!
Eli Hughes
Verified Owner
Sunday, Jun 6 2021 (about 3 years ago)
Team Associated RC10B74.1D Team 1/10 4WD Off-Road Electric Buggy Kit
The buggy is awesome. A fun build with high quality parts. There's a need to replace any fasteners that require loc-tite with stronger screws because the metal likes to strip over time. This rig Rips with a stock setup. Absolutely no lack of control, steering response, in air accuracy and the suspension is insanely good. I love it
Edwin Rosado
Friday, Mar 26 2021 (about 3 years ago)
Team Associated RC10B74.1D Team 1/10 4WD Off-Road Electric Buggy Kit
Muy buen buggy se decenpeña muy bien en pista de tierra