{"product_id":"asc-6043","title":"RC10 ‘89 Stealth Car Masami Edition Kit, ASC-6043","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Associated RC10 ‘89 Stealth Car Masami Edition Kit, ASC-6043\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the 1989 IFMAR 1\/10 Off-Road World Championships in St. Ives, Australia, Masami Hirosaka drove the groundbreaking RC10 “Stealth” car to victory. This prototype from Team Associated featured a revolutionary Stealth® 3-gear transmission, offering smoother and more efficient power delivery compared to the standard 6-gear setup. Built around a lightweight chassis and equipped with a specially tuned Reedy motor, Masami’s RC10 combined cutting-edge technology with his signature smooth, aggressive driving style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasami’s win in Australia didn’t just earn him another world title — it changed RC racing forever. The success of the Stealth RC10 set a new standard for off-road design, and the Stealth transmission would later become the foundation for future Team Associated vehicles. Hirosaka’s performance, driving a car most competitors hadn’t even seen before, remains one of the most iconic moments in RC history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1989 Team Associated Stealth Car prototype was a radical evolution of the RC10 platform, purpose-built for top-tier competition at the IFMAR World Championships in Sydney, Australia. Designed in secrecy, it featured a number of innovative elements that set a new benchmark in 2WD off-road buggy performance. Most notably, it introduced the Stealth transmission—a compact, three-gear unit with internal slipper clutch. Unlike the bulkier six-gear design of the original RC10, the Stealth transmission offered smoother, more efficient power transfer and a lower center of gravity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe prototype also utilized a narrowed and milled aluminum chassis for reduced weight and improved agility. The front end was modified with new geometry for better steering response, while the rear featured longer suspension arms and revised shock positioning to improve traction and stability. Lightweight materials such as carbon fiber and titanium were used extensively, showcasing a design philosophy that prioritized speed, balance, and durability.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stealth Car had a lower profile body and sleek, streamlined aesthetics that matched its high-performance internals. Though never sold as a complete kit, the design innovations of the 1989 Stealth Car directly influenced future Associated models and reshaped competitive RC buggy engineering for years to come.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCNC machined aluminum chassis\u003cbr\u003eLaser etched chassis logo\u003cbr\u003eCarbon fiber top plate\u003cbr\u003eHard anodized shock bodies\u003cbr\u003eHard anodized shock caps\u003cbr\u003eUniversal driveshafts\u003cbr\u003eBall bearings\u003cbr\u003e89’ Stealth® car front bulkhead\u003cbr\u003e89’ Stealth® car rear arm mounts\u003cbr\u003eStealth® car wide front suspension arms\u003cbr\u003eCNC chassis standoffs\u003cbr\u003eStealth® transmission\u003cbr\u003eTitanium turnbuckles\u003cbr\u003e89’ Stealth® car world championship replica tires\u003cbr\u003e89’ Stealth® car rear suspension arms\u003cbr\u003eAdjustable battery mounts (shorty or standard)\u003cbr\u003e89’ Stealth® car front and rear shock towers\u003cbr\u003e89’ Stealth® car pink rear wheels\u003cbr\u003e89’ Stealth® car rear wheel adaptors\u003cbr\u003e89’ Stealth® car style wing mount system\u003cbr\u003e89’ Stealth® car rear bulkhead\u003cbr\u003e89’ Stealth® car style rear wing with side panels\u003cbr\u003e89’ Masami world championship livery decal sheet\u003cbr\u003eReplica Masami battery strap and ESC mount\u003cbr\u003e89’ Stealth® car long stroke shock springs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired to Complete\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6-cell NiMH or 2S LiPo for radio-controlled car\u003cbr\u003eRadio control battery charger\u003cbr\u003e1:10 scale radio control electronic speed control\u003cbr\u003e1:10 scale 540-size electric RC car motor\u003cbr\u003e2-channel RC surface transmitter and its batteries\u003cbr\u003e2-channel receiver\u003cbr\u003ePinion gear\u003cbr\u003eSteering servo\u003cbr\u003eLexan paint for body\u003cbr\u003eGlue for tires.\u003cbr\u003eTools\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDue to ongoing R\u0026amp;D, photos may not match final kit. Vehicle shown on these pages equipped with items NOT included in kit: Reedy motor, battery, ESC, servo, receiver, and pinion gear. Assembly and painting required.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Team Associated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55077513756994,"sku":"ASC-6043","price":429.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/0565\/9458\/files\/Masami_with_Box___65555.1751555049.jpg?v=1784757681","url":"https:\/\/www.lefthander-rc.com\/products\/asc-6043","provider":"Lefthander RC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}