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The Best Kept RC Secret! Tenth Technology's Thoroughbred Vintage Race Car, The predator X10 Family
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3 жыл бұрынIn this video, we dive into the world of a super-exclusive and little known RC manufacture, that back in the day produced some of the most exclusive and track-focused RC weapons. Not only do we get a close up look at one of these fragile unicorns, I actually get to drive a never before driven example!
With its exotic design and composite materials for 1995, does it still stands up today?
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@duncanmcgregor7946 3 жыл бұрын
It was a pleasure to share this beast....I may stick in my Futaba 4pk gear or treat it to a new set. I have the esc programming card so I’ll also give brake programming a go 😁 I will be back with it in the summer and hopefully with the shell/wings painted up 👍
@Dudemania3000 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome car buddy and in lovely shelf queen condition, these are amazing buggies. Gavin used some pics of NIB X10 at the end (also has the Ltd plaque which sits across the front wing brace as was an early pre-order which I bought new), over the years I managed to acquire 8 Predators 5 Buggies and 3 Touring cars, such amazing engineering!!!
@alexcameron5957 3 жыл бұрын
I owned and raced an original Predator, an XK5 and an XK98 (which I still own). The later models weren't 'that' fragile but unfortunately they could never shake that reputation from the first version. The wishbones were way too thin on the first models and the gearboxes were incredibly unreliable, due to a combination of the materials used for the gears, the mesh size and alignment issues between the plastic bulkheads with the carbon fiber tub chassis. That was all resolved in later models and it wasn't that much more fragile than the competition, it was an amazing car but I was usually the only person driving one at my club and competitions.
@gfdtjkitsxn7775 3 жыл бұрын
I was so nervous when you were driving it
@mikeupton5406 3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for sharing this. I had never heard of this car. I started in R/C in 1988. And my Grand Father sold Jerobee cars in the 60s and 70s from his shop in California. I was extremely fortunate to have found a Custom Works Dominator dirt oval car in very good condition. Chain driven cars amaze me. I remember these Dominators running down my 2nd hand Optima on the dirt oval tracks in the Los Angeles area in the late 80s. What you said about the X-10 is the same impression I have of the Dominator. Fast and properly equiped and tuned insanely fast, but fragile. So this example I have is slated for a milder short course truck motor/esc combo and test laps around a dirt oval.
@jameslovell863 2 жыл бұрын
I prepped and built many predators to national championship level and had some great results racing for t tech. The car was always held back by being more tricky than most to build for correct performance and reliability.
@markhorsburgh3989 3 жыл бұрын
Awww man, I remember an issue of Radio Race Car International that did a feature on the Tenth Technology Predator way back in the mid 90's. Absolutely stunning car right enough 👌, but incredibly expensive 😍. Duncan, you sir are one lucky lucky boy.
@Superutubeking 2 жыл бұрын
Wow this was favourite RC car of all the time the Tenth Technology Predator. So incredible engineering I love it thank you for doing this video , I love your channel 😄👍🏻
@RCKickschannel 2 жыл бұрын
Yep it’s a stunning bit of kit for sure. Thanks for commenting. 👍🏻 Gavin
@sparks2749 3 жыл бұрын
I love RC cars,... I used to race all the time when my son was living at home,... we'd build and race the cars together! Now he's all grown up with his own family and I have saved our best race car for his son! I have to say though,... am very disappointed in the RC community having mostly forsaken the Nitro Engines (the REAL deal RC engines),... working on a real 2 stroke motor and tuning it properly was such a joy,... anyways,... I very much enjoy watching your builds as it brings back so many memories! Take care!
@madvente 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Gavin, just viewed your livestream - I'm the schmuck that bought that X10 from Canada. Had not even thought about the import duties. Anyway - better than an MX5.
@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, you got yourself a lovely X10 but wow was that expensive. I hope to restore mine to the same level as your car with a bit of luck. Post some pictures on the RCKicks Facebook group page as I'm sure everyone would love to see it, I know I would.
@madvente 3 жыл бұрын
@@RCKickschannel Hi Gavin, it's still not here yet (customs issue) but when it is, probably beginning of next week, I will post some pictures. On the pictures on eBay it did look a little dusty.
@JonnyFourDeluxe 3 жыл бұрын
Omg, you drove it on a public road. That was anxiety inducing 😂. I've never seen one before but it looks incredible! Great vid..
@BuleCintahIndonesia 2 жыл бұрын
Back when I used to race in the 90’s, one of my mates at the club had one of these. It looked so different from everything else out there. I believe on his version, the wings were upside down aero foils rather than scoops like this version. A super interesting piece of RC history.
@NaughtyGoatFarm Жыл бұрын
Wow what an awesome vehicle.
@joes2686 3 жыл бұрын
I have had the privilege of meeting Richard at the 93 Worlds IFMAR @Basildon, he brought in the prototype with the special carbon chassis & full aluminum front & rear gearbox housing. You just know it was a revolutionary car and with amazing potential. I wonder if Mr Weatherly would be interested in pioneering a come back if he had an investor/s wealthy enough to get him started again?
@michaelstewart3042 3 жыл бұрын
There was so much tech advancements in the 90s like a arms race of rc large and small companies great times lol
@seanandersonbey3768 2 жыл бұрын
Just when I thought id somewhat relieved all my best childhood memories here on this channel I have to say this one absolutely floored me... Wow👍x¹⁰
@RCKickschannel 2 жыл бұрын
Take a look at this one Sean kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e5qVqr1ns9Xdj5c.html
@aking610 2 жыл бұрын
I used to race 1/10 when these first came out, they were seriously radical and eye-watering in price... back then I used to run a Yokomo dogfighter works 93. Not many people owned them!!
@nickthetoycollector3360 3 жыл бұрын
Neat bit of RC history, thanks for posting and sharing. I have never heard or seen this car or the company that made it. Beautiful design, very sleek.
@ptaylor5014 3 жыл бұрын
I have never heard of it but now i want one too 🙏, it screams quality and looks.
@cornishpastie 3 жыл бұрын
I raced these in the mid-late 90's. Great car, one of the most competitive chassis at the time. A little prone to breakages but when they worked they were awesome! I also raced the touring car version as well.
@johnband3 3 жыл бұрын
Now that's freakn great, you showed it on your channel and now I want one. Really love the control arms and the lay down shocks. Thanks for sharing.
@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it, now get in line as I want one first hehehe :)
@johnwalton2503 3 жыл бұрын
The X10 was not from the 90’s the earlier models of the pred were. The x10 was about 2005 ish
@Dudemania3000 3 жыл бұрын
Correct the last real TTech Predator by the original designer and released in 2005.
@kydawg1684 3 жыл бұрын
I have a BNIB of this kit for sale on RCGroups.... It is a sweet beast. Great Video man!
@TheMetalsoft09 3 жыл бұрын
That is incredible, thank you for sharing!
@shaneworden1325 3 жыл бұрын
I totally understand the feeling of drive me or shelf queen. Your not alone my friend.
@bluesimon13ify 3 жыл бұрын
Looks great, wow im not sure whether I would have one, it would be a queen & god knows how much that would be,😀😀😀
@shaunbitz3569 3 жыл бұрын
Wow that buggy looks amazing 😲Hats off to Duncan for the loan👍
@muddfoot69 3 жыл бұрын
This car was a bit fragile but fast and so far ahead of its time, great review
@andyrobinsonrc2480 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool buggy indeed , I remember a mate of mine having the on road touring version of it towards the end of the 90’s 97/98 and I had a yokomo yr4 compact
@madvente 3 жыл бұрын
What a cool buggy indeed. Had never heard of the brand but now I want one too!
@LawrenceTimme 3 жыл бұрын
Wow that is super smooth
@denozed6554 3 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing those in a magazine in the 90s very cool. Thanks for sharing.
@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@barrycheesemore2928 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, that car is stunning!!
@Fluterra 3 жыл бұрын
A great model to re-re!
@DaiquiriMan 3 жыл бұрын
HOLY GRAIL
@neilfirth6288 3 жыл бұрын
Tenth tec Based in Rochester up the road from me.. I've got a few they handel great
@madvente 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Gavin, because of this video I had to get one. Yesterday, I won a bid on eBay for an X10 and it was not cheap but that's fine as it is my only hobby. Thanks for the video!
@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын
That’s great news. These are not easy to find that’s for sure. I have also just got my hands on an X10 and it’s on its way. I will be making more videos on the car as I replace the body and upgrade the car as best I can.
@madvente 3 жыл бұрын
@@RCKickschannel Congratulations for getting one too - really looking fwd to the videos!
@M4DJ3D1 3 жыл бұрын
Lee Martin has one he had it on his podcast fragile but epic bit of kit front wing looks cool 👌
@Dudemania3000 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome I have one of Lee Martins old Predator race cars I bought directly from him in the early 2000's and still have it in my collection.
@bravo0105 3 жыл бұрын
That’s certainly a beautiful design; pity it’s no longer made.
@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын
we can only hope for an X12
@mandides 3 жыл бұрын
I have the carbon tub version and the 95 international in my collection, I also racing with the 95 int. 3 years back in 90's very fast car
@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@fila1445 3 жыл бұрын
I remember them back like 12 years ago ? I knew 3 people that had one, but no one was racing them
@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын
A glass rocket.
@TheFlyHustla 3 жыл бұрын
Typical Spekrum radio gear, I swapped out my old DX3 for FlySky stuff as mine kept having disconnection issues. But what a car!
@benspeedschannel888 3 жыл бұрын
I had a predator back in the day!
@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын
Lucky man.
@brianargo9306 3 жыл бұрын
There’s no doubt it sounds different from everything else!! Lol.. 😂 it sounded like George’s spaceship, from that 80’s cartoon the “Jetsons”! But it’s the coolest thing I’ve seen in a while. Maybe he will let u make a paint & finishing video of it🤞🏼🙏🏼👍🏼
@Skelterz- 3 жыл бұрын
Ah, I've got an older Streetwise kit, also very fragile. Parts were hard to get back then being in the US.
@masonsrcworld8852 3 жыл бұрын
I think I fell in love...
@semperatis 3 жыл бұрын
If I remember correctly,wasn't that called the X-10 Predator. I've seen these in action several times, they fly like arrows and are super responsive,a fantastic car all round.......but brittle.
@carlbudd341 10 ай бұрын
Love tech.i love pushing nimh brushed
@sf2372 3 жыл бұрын
Need a re re of this asap
@gempursuharto 3 жыл бұрын
I wish I could afford this kit back then...
@RC4X4 3 жыл бұрын
I remember when these came out. They were cool and unique.
@VestedUTuber 3 жыл бұрын
"Expensive" _Is less expensive than anything else in its class today_ Seriously, though, 1/10th scale 4wd buggies are practically as expensive as 1/8th scale these days...
@NIGBEATS 3 жыл бұрын
Soon it will be more affordable to buy a 90's beater sedan and go racing for real.
@VestedUTuber 3 жыл бұрын
@@NIGBEATS It already is. For the cost of a modern top-end RC car, you can get into American-style Rallycross with an old Subaru Legacy and some off-road tires and still have money left over to invest in suspension upgrades and safety gear. And that's before you take Chumpcar and 24 Hours of Lemons into account.
@michaelhigbee8572 3 жыл бұрын
Back in the 90s there was some cool look car I would go watch race in local sports center car park as a friend of my would race a Ford coswoth good old days
@peterdemetriou2263 3 жыл бұрын
The only problem now is, I want one !
@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын
second that.
@perfectsplit5515 2 жыл бұрын
I wonder why no other RC car manufacturer ever copied the rear-inboard-shock design. That design makes the most sense to me, since the traditional upright rear shock configuration interferes with the rear spoiler. With the rear inboard shocks, that is not an issue.
@RCKickschannel 2 жыл бұрын
You should see the rear shocks layout on the Aspire 4 by MRO. I have a video on it. Amazing!
@SavyBajaBuster 3 жыл бұрын
Remember these being reviewed in magazines at the time. I was drifting away from RC pursuing other interests😉 but i thought it was an awesome bit of kit that had lots in common with real F1 machines... it was low, wide and looked fast just sitting there, i can't remember the price but were well out of my range😆 .. I have occasionally looked on Ebay but as you say they're expensive and more rare than rocking horse 💩💩💩
@richwrag3308 3 жыл бұрын
Was built around an associated tc3 chassis if I remember rightly, nearly brought one back in the day but stuck with my yokomo, so so wish I got one and kept it..... Doh!
@Dudemania3000 3 жыл бұрын
Nope Chassis was custom designed and originally in hand laid carbon fibre, had nothing to do with the TC3 or Associated
@richwrag3308 3 жыл бұрын
@@Dudemania3000 I'm pretty sure it was but was a long time ago. The associated team drivers were using it in 4wd as they didn't produce one themselves. There was some kind of deal struck between associated and tenth tech. Like I said it was many years ago and I think if you dig deeper it was based around a tc3 touring chassis in the early days, possibly just during the early development but I'm sure I remember reading about it in radio race car at the time. Dig a little deeper I'm sure I'm right. Unless I've got mixed up with another chassis
@richwrag3308 3 жыл бұрын
Or maybe it was a Gerd strenge project I'm recollecting... Was so long ago
@Dudemania3000 3 жыл бұрын
@@richwrag3308 Team Associated drivers may have used it but it was a new bespoke design and came out around 1990/1991 and is English, All of it was a new ground up design by a race engineer and originally used a stickpack. I have the complete history somewhere on file and I have 8 Predators in my collection 5 buggies and 3 of the later touring cars (which were derived from the original buggy design). The Team Associated TC3 didn't come out until 1999 many years after the Predator and they may have borrowed the Predators transmission design!!
@richwrag3308 3 жыл бұрын
@@Dudemania3000 oh, OK. After I messaged you I started to doubt what I'd said and think I may have been confusing it with the early prototype durangos. I remember the predator being released and being in awe of its design. I too am English but couldn't get a predator as I've always called them anywhere as Internet was in its early days and none of my local hobby shops could get me one. Cheers for putting me straight on the topic though as it stops me looking like a plank in the future. But a fine piece of kit nonetheless
@UKGtrotter2k 3 жыл бұрын
who they get Adrian Newey in his peak Williams F1 days, that car looks great.
@The_Absurdistt 3 жыл бұрын
I remember racing against these cars at my local track... they were a cool looking car but could not hold up against the yokomo or losi cars...
@markmmm1737 3 жыл бұрын
I fast forward and when it played I saw a flash and got scared, I thought it was like Kevin Talbot car death sequence.
@Manic-172 3 жыл бұрын
The original company was tenth technology. Then it went to ttech they built the x10 it was in 2007 I think. Then to team extreme and they released the x10. There was about 12 different off road buggy variations then there was touring car versions and truck too. All different specs and build qualitys. I personally have 15 different predators in my collection
@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын
15, wow
@ripmax333 3 жыл бұрын
designed in the '90s and still look beautifully designed to these days, shame that if you buy you have to just put it on a stand and admire it since there are almost no parts available nowadays.
@yoyoyoyo8065 3 жыл бұрын
Yesss thé futur
@hanablemoore8239 3 жыл бұрын
i remember this car. it was expensive like 450 bucks back in 95. didnt like brian kinwald race these or got best by these.
@Archiewinter920 3 жыл бұрын
He drove one.
@TheOOP72 3 жыл бұрын
Jesus. Look at the length of that steering linkage. Don't think that was thought out well.
@mikeymike3240 3 жыл бұрын
I had one of those back in the day, it looked better than it went, very delicate,so it went and I went back to my team associated lol 😂 be worth a Penny or to now. My one was used, the only way I could afford one, but it was quite easy to sell it though. Awwwww, that was sacralige to drive it, you should have made a trailer and towed it with another rc grrrrrrrrr.
@RCKickschannel 3 жыл бұрын
For me it's kind of like the Avante. It's all about the engineering, style and beauty of it. I will drive the one I will hopefully get but as for racing it in anger, nope that won't happen. If we ever see an X12, well that would be a bit different.
@mutosanrc1933 3 жыл бұрын
Would the company still exist T-Brand would sue them over the the shocks and setup as that is licensed by them and they almost brought Arrma down because of the Nero. But the buggy looks realy good.
@pauljiip 3 жыл бұрын
i don't think is expensive compare to modern day Buggy ! How much is the schumacher, Yokomo, and so on,
@LawrenceTimme 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like a a copy of a traxxas Revo. I can feels their laywers moving papers already.
@brianargo9306 3 жыл бұрын
Like it has a turbocharger! Lol
@stefandwoodham 3 жыл бұрын
I don't care how well it looks it's built, if it can't get around a race track it's not worth that money
@choke666 3 жыл бұрын
LMAO. U GOT A GREAT DEAL ON THAT CAR!!
@stinger006 3 жыл бұрын
Inverting the colour of the image to the beat.. no no no
@timothyrutledge1021 2 жыл бұрын
Does anyone have one for sale?
@RCKickschannel 2 жыл бұрын
I would try the facebook group. These don't come up often and are super expensive now.
@memememe2674 3 жыл бұрын
Was costly to recoup development, then went bust! Have heard this before, it amazes me, its like tamiya, they would sele way more kits if 20% cheaper. All the people buying the toy grade would step up, so in the long run make more money but no they have to set a high price to make the brand elte, its stupid
@invisiblespeedrc 3 жыл бұрын
You have a brand new X10 and you run it in in circles in the street on a rainy day. WTF is this shit???
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