Associated RC18T
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The Associated RC18T is a 1:18 scale
, ready-to-run electric stadium truck made by Associated Electrics
of Lake Forest, California. A mechanically similar monster truck
version with slightly different bodywork similar to the 1:8 scale, nitromethane
-powered Associated "Monster GT" and all-terrain tires with unique "AE" tread pattern is sold as the RC18MT.
Both ready-to-run versions feature four wheel drive
, fifteen sealed ball bearings, Associated "XPS" micro electronic speed control
and oil-filled shock absorber
s. A 370-series motor is standard on the T and MT. A full-sized Associated "XP2" two-channel pistol grip radio is standard as well.
Though both models are race-ready as delivered, a more serious version is available. This is the "Factory Team" RC18T, available in kit form only, intended as a pure competition vehicle and packed with "Team Associated" upgrades as standard. Associated lists these upgrades as:
The popularity of 1:18 scale monster trucks spurred by the development of the Team Losi Mini-T
, the original mini-monster, means that aftermarket parts are being introduced on a constant basis including "The Mamba," a brushless, 180 series drive motor and speed control available in four different levels of power output from Castle Creations of Wellville, Kansas, USA. The "Competition X" system triples the top speed of any of these vehicles to nearly 60 mph (100 km/h) depending on gearing and choice of battery.
1:18 scale
1:18 scale diecast replicas are diecast replicas in 1:18 scale or 1/18th the size of the real vehicle. Most popular in this category are 1:18 scale diecast automobile replicas - usually made out of zinc alloy with plastic parts...
, ready-to-run electric stadium truck made by Associated Electrics
Associated Electrics
The acronym TC5 redirects here. For the American rock band, see The Click Five.Associated Electrics, Incorporated of Lake Forest, California is one of the world's leading manufacturers of radio controlled cars, trucks and accessories...
of Lake Forest, California. A mechanically similar monster truck
Monster truck
A monster truck is a pickup truck, typically styled after pickup trucks' bodies, modified or purposely built with extremely large wheels and suspension...
version with slightly different bodywork similar to the 1:8 scale, nitromethane
Nitromethane
Nitromethane is an organic compound with the chemical formula . It is the simplest organic nitro compound. It is a slightly viscous, highly polar liquid commonly used as a solvent in a variety of industrial applications such as in extractions, as a reaction medium, and as a cleaning solvent...
-powered Associated "Monster GT" and all-terrain tires with unique "AE" tread pattern is sold as the RC18MT.
Both ready-to-run versions feature four wheel drive
Four Wheel Drive
The Four Wheel Drive Auto Company, more often known as Four Wheel Drive or just FWD, was founded in 1909 in Clintonville, Wisconsin, as the Badger Four-Wheel Drive Auto Company by Otto Zachow and William Besserdich.-History:...
, fifteen sealed ball bearings, Associated "XPS" micro electronic speed control
Electronic speed control
An electronic speed control or ESC is an electronic circuit with the purpose to vary an electric motor's speed, its direction and possibly also to act as a dynamic brake...
and oil-filled shock absorber
Shock absorber
A shock absorber is a mechanical device designed to smooth out or damp shock impulse, and dissipate kinetic energy. It is a type of dashpot.-Nomenclature:...
s. A 370-series motor is standard on the T and MT. A full-sized Associated "XP2" two-channel pistol grip radio is standard as well.
Though both models are race-ready as delivered, a more serious version is available. This is the "Factory Team" RC18T, available in kit form only, intended as a pure competition vehicle and packed with "Team Associated" upgrades as standard. Associated lists these upgrades as:
- Blue-anodized aluminum "dogbone" drive axles
- Blue aluminum finned motor mount
- CarbideCarbideIn chemistry, a carbide is a compound composed of carbon and a less electronegative element. Carbides can be generally classified by chemical bonding type as follows: salt-like, covalent compounds, interstitial compounds, and "intermediate" transition metal carbides...
differential balls - Woven graphite battery strap
- Blue aluminum threaded shock absorbers
- Blue aluminum wheel nuts
- TitaniumTitaniumTitanium is a chemical element with the symbol Ti and atomic number 22. It has a low density and is a strong, lustrous, corrosion-resistant transition metal with a silver color....
turnbuckles - Extra servoServomechanismthumb|right|200px|Industrial servomotorThe grey/green cylinder is the [[Brush |brush-type]] [[DC motor]]. The black section at the bottom contains the [[Epicyclic gearing|planetary]] [[Reduction drive|reduction gear]], and the black object on top of the motor is the optical [[rotary encoder]] for...
saver for use with Hitec brand radio systems - 12-tooth, 13-tooth and 14-tooth motor pinion gears to assist in tuning for different track conditions and motors
The popularity of 1:18 scale monster trucks spurred by the development of the Team Losi Mini-T
Team Losi Mini-T
The Team Losi Mini-T is the first-ever 1/18th scale electric radio-controlled stadium truck made by Team Losi of Ontario, California.The basic Mini-T is sold as a complete, ready-to-run package, complete with painted and trimmed Lexan body...
, the original mini-monster, means that aftermarket parts are being introduced on a constant basis including "The Mamba," a brushless, 180 series drive motor and speed control available in four different levels of power output from Castle Creations of Wellville, Kansas, USA. The "Competition X" system triples the top speed of any of these vehicles to nearly 60 mph (100 km/h) depending on gearing and choice of battery.
Chassis specifications (18T/18MT)
- Length: 218 mm/225 mm
- Width: 182 mm/188 mm
- Wheelbase: 154 mm
- Internal gear ratio: 2.5:1
- Weight (with body):: 540 g
- Four wheel drive transfer system: Shaft drive via blue-anodized aluminum drive shaft