TEAM ASSOCIATED RC10 89 STEALTH CAR UPPER DECK, CARBON FIBRE AS6731

Overview

The Team Associated RC10 '89 Stealth Car Upper Deck in Carbon Fibre (AS6731) is an authentic replacement component for the legendary RC10 '89 Stealth Car Masami Edition — one of the most iconic racing machines in RC history. This precision-engineered upper deck honours the groundbreaking prototype that Masami Hirosaka piloted to victory at the 1989 IFMAR 1/10 Off-Road World Championships in St. Ives, Australia. Built from lightweight carbon fibre, this upper deck component is essential for maintaining your RC car UK build to the correct specification and is ideal whether you're refreshing an existing chassis or replacing worn components on this competition-grade buggy.

For serious RC enthusiasts and competitive off-road racers, this part represents a direct connection to RC racing history. The RC10 '89 Stealth Car was a radical evolution of the RC10 platform, purpose-built for top-tier competition and featuring revolutionary engineering that changed RC racing forever. By choosing this authentic Team Associated upper deck, you're ensuring your model remains true to the original design philosophy that made Masami's victory possible. This is not a toy — this is a race car component designed for drivers who demand authenticity, precision and performance from their RC model.

Whether you're a seasoned competitor, a collector of classic RC racing machines, or an enthusiast building a scale replica of this legendary car, the AS6731 carbon fibre upper deck provides the lightweight construction and structural integrity needed for demanding off-road conditions. The carbon fibre material helps keep your model built to championship specifications whilst reducing weight for improved agility and performance on track.

Key Features

• Carbon Fibre Construction — Manufactured from lightweight carbon fibre, this upper deck reduces overall model weight whilst maintaining exceptional structural rigidity and durability, critical for competitive off-road racing where every gram matters for acceleration and handling.
• Authentic 1989 Stealth Car Design — This component is specifically designed for the RC10 '89 Stealth Car Masami Edition, ensuring you maintain the correct geometry and specifications of the prototype that won the IFMAR World Championship, preserving both authenticity and performance characteristics.
• Direct Compatibility with Stealth Platform — Engineered to work seamlessly with the Stealth transmission and the entire RC10 '89 chassis architecture, including the CNC machined aluminium frame, hard anodised shock bodies, and long-arm independent suspension system.
• Replacement Component Quality — As an official Team Associated part, this upper deck meets the same manufacturing tolerances and quality standards as the original kit components, ensuring perfect fitment and reliable performance.
• Ideal for Chassis Refreshes and Repairs — Whether you're building a fresh model or replacing a damaged upper deck on an existing RC10 '89 Stealth Car, this part allows you to maintain competition-grade specifications without compromising on material quality or design accuracy.

Technical Performance

The RC10 '89 Stealth Car Upper Deck in carbon fibre exemplifies the engineering philosophy that defined the legendary 1989 prototype. The carbon fibre construction delivers superior strength-to-weight ratio compared to standard materials, which is crucial for 1/10 scale off-road buggy racing where weight reduction directly translates to improved acceleration, braking performance, and cornering speed. This upper deck integrates with the narrowed and milled aluminium chassis that forms the foundation of the Stealth Car design — a platform that utilises CNC machined construction throughout for precise dimensional accuracy. The upper deck works in conjunction with hard anodised shock bodies and hard anodised shock caps, which provide excellent corrosion resistance and consistent damping performance. The integration of this component with the Stealth transmission system creates a low-profile, efficient power delivery platform that was revolutionary in 1989 and remains a benchmark for competitive RC buggy design. The carbon fibre upper deck also accommodates the front and rear shock towers specific to the '89 Stealth Car design, the adjustable battery mounts for both shorty and standard battery configurations, and the comprehensive suspension geometry modifications that characterise this race-tuned platform. When combined with the wide front suspension arms, the Stealth car rear arm mounts, and the rear bulkhead assembly, this upper deck helps create the refined weight distribution and low centre of gravity that made the prototype so effective in competition.

What's in the Box

• RC10 '89 Stealth Car Upper Deck — Carbon Fibre (AS6731)

What You Need to Complete

• Complete RC10 '89 Stealth Car Masami Edition chassis kit (if building from scratch)
• Motor — Reedy motor (or suitable brushless motor for 1/10 scale off-road buggy)
• ESC — Electronic Speed Controller suitable for 1/10 2WD buggy
• Battery — LiPo battery pack compatible with RC10 '89 specifications
• Radio System — Spektrum or compatible 2.4GHz RC transmitter and receiver
• Servo — Steering servo appropriate for 1/10 scale buggy
• Tools — Standard RC car assembly tools including hex drivers, screwdrivers, and pliers
• Adhesives — Cyanoacrylate and threadlock compounds (if not already assembled)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this the complete RC10 '89 Stealth Car kit or just a replacement part? — This is a replacement upper deck component (AS6731) specifically. The complete RC10 '89 Stealth Car Masami Edition kit (#6043) includes many additional parts such as the CNC machined aluminium chassis, Stealth transmission, hard anodised shock bodies, suspension arms, wheel adaptors, rear wings, decal sheets and much more. This upper deck is ideal if you already own the complete kit and need a replacement, or if you are sourcing individual components.
• What scale is the RC10 '89 Stealth Car? — The RC10 '89 Stealth Car is a 1/10 scale 2WD off-road electric buggy, which is the standard competition scale for off-road racing in the United Kingdom and internationally.
• Can I use this upper deck on other RC10 models? — This upper deck is specifically designed for the RC10 '89 Stealth Car Masami Edition variant and features geometry unique to that platform. Whilst it may physically fit on some other RC10 chassis, it is engineered and recommended for use with the '89 Stealth Car specifications only to ensure correct performance characteristics.
• What makes the 1989 Stealth Car special compared to standard RC10 models? — The 1989 Stealth Car was a revolutionary prototype that introduced several groundbreaking innovations including the compact three-gear Stealth transmission with internal slipper clutch (compared to the bulkier six-gear design of standard RC10 models), a narrowed and milled aluminium chassis for reduced weight, modified front-end geometry for better steering response, longer rear suspension arms for improved traction and stability, and extensive use of lightweight materials including carbon fibre and titanium. These innovations created smoother, more efficient power delivery and a lower centre of gravity. The Stealth Car design directly influenced future Team Associated models and reshaped competitive RC buggy engineering for years to come.
• Is assembly required? — This is a replacement component part. If you are building a complete RC10 '89 Stealth Car kit from scratch, assembly and painting will be required. If you are simply replacing an upper deck on an existing model, installation is straightforward using standard RC car tools.
• What is the weight of the carbon fibre upper deck? — Specific weight specifications for this individual component are not provided by the manufacturer, however the use of carbon fibre throughout the design ensures minimal weight contribution whilst maximising rigidity and durability.
• Who was Masami Hirosaka and why is this car named after him? — Masami Hirosaka is widely recognised as the most successful RC car racer of all time, with an incredible record of 14 IFMAR World Championship titles across multiple scales and classes (1/10 2WD and 4WD off-road, 1/12 on-road, and touring cars). He also claimed over 50 Japanese National Championships. Masami famously drove the 1989 Stealth prototype to victory at the IFMAR World Championships in St. Ives, Australia, when he was at the peak of his competitive career. His win with this revolutionary prototype changed RC racing forever, and he is remembered as a global icon whose achievements remain unmatched in the competitive RC community.
• Where can I buy other parts for the RC10 '89 Stealth Car Masami Edition? — RC Model Shop stocks a comprehensive range of spares and upgrades for the RC10 '89 Stealth Car Masami Edition, including additional components from the complete kit. Browse our full range of Team Associated RC10 '89 Stealth Car spares on our website or contact our team for specific part availability.

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