Team Associated RIVAL MT10 Brushed RTR LiPo Combo

[53HRA]

Brushed version features include:

 

• 3300mAh 7.4 2S WolfPack LiPo and LiPo charger 
• Full metal centre drivetrain, diff gears, diff ring, pinion gears and driveshaft
• 2.4GHz 2-channel radio system
• High-Torque digital servo with spring-style servo saver
• 12mm hex wheels inspired by Method Race Wheels
• Three sealed gear differentials
• Threaded, oil-filled, coil-over shock absorbers
• 4mm heavy-duty adjustable steel turnbuckles
• Durable slider type drive shafts
• Factory-finished RIVAL monster truck-inspired style body
• High-traction, all terrain tires
• Rugged adjustable wheelie bar

 

 

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[ljp83141]

The price seems a little high on first impressions for a brushed RC £380 seems to be the MSRP.
 

Having said that the chassis seems to have a pretty decent spec and the inclusion of a lipo battery and charger instead of the nimh battery's is a bonus.

 

I can see this making a good first RC for someone.

 

I wonder what pitch teeth the spur and pinion use. It doesn’t mention on the website. As that will determine if a brushless upgrade is simple later down the road🤔. 

Edited November 9, 2022 by ljp83141

[m4inbrain]

If it's £380, it's vastly overpriced. Especially considering the brushless one is £319. The electronics are maybe £30, the battery another £20 - no idea about the charger, but at that point they already lost me. 

 

I don't know jim, at £380 i don't see why someone would take this over a Typhon 3s, or for a little more, an Outcast/Kraton 4s. 

 

edit: or, in fact, over the brushless MT10.

Edited November 9, 2022 by m4inbrain

[ljp83141]

I can’t see much on their website but they do have a brief page which lists the MSRP as $439.99 (although that MSRP is a bit misleading )

 

Underneath that value it lists an MAP of $299 which would put it at £260. 
( I’m going to say that’s probably what it will be sold for )
 

I suppose we’ll have to wait and see what retailers will charge for it. If it is £260 that’s actually quite a good deal. 
 

 

Edited November 9, 2022 by ljp83141

[m4inbrain]

At £260 it's good, but £380.. nah. There's loads better stuff out there for that kind of money (you'd get a Typhon 3s with charger and LiPo from Modelsport with their power pack for £375). 

 

And yeah, one will see. I do like MT10s. 

[Kpowell911]

Surely this needs to be sub £300 to make sense, but its a proven base RC So

[Redback]

£289.00 on MS upcoming, that poor little brushed motor wont last long imo.
https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/associated-rival-mt10-rtr-truck-brushed-with-7.4v-power-bundle-1347496

Edited November 9, 2022 by Redback

[m4inbrain]

£290, hm. 

 

I guess there's an argument to be made, i'm just not certain that it'd win against the "there's the brushless one for £319" argument. At £260, there's enough room to the brushless one, but £30 difference, not quite sure if i'd suggest this over the brushless when inevitably the next dad asks for recommendations for his kid. 

[Lone-wolf]

are they copying Arrma by bringing out a brushed version of a popular model ? this is a negative move, im a skinflint, i was recently informed that my wallet is tighter than a submarine door but i would pay the extra bit for a brushless version all day long.....if i were in the market for one

Edited November 9, 2022 by Lone-wolf

[ljp83141]

58 minutes ago, Lone-wolf said:

are they copying Arrma by bringing out a brushed version of a popular model ?

It certainly looks that way, i don't think the mt10 came in a brushed version previously 🤔.

 

If it uses something other than 48dp spur and pinions, you just happen to have some 2s - 3s brush less electronics lying around and your dead set on getting an mt10 then you could save yourself  £30.

 

That's the only way i can see this release being a "good deal" personally. For £290 as others have said your competing against quite a few brush less trucks.

Edited November 9, 2022 by ljp83141