December 31, 2017

PSM B64 V2 carbon fibre shock towers

PSM from Germany have introduced their new V2 carbon fibre shock towers for the Team Associated B64 buggies. Both offer a refined suspension geometry with fewer holes for the upper shock mounting and camber link positions which translates to easier vehicle setup and improved overall rigidity. The front tower is machined from heavy duty 5mm material while the FXO rear shock stay is cut from 3.5mm material. Both offer a double stacked design, they weigh in a 9.3g and 11.5g respectively and both qualify for PSM’s unique DRS damage replacement service.

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October 5, 2016

PSM RC8B3 carbon fibre downforce flaps

PSM RC8B3 carbon fibre downforce flaps

PSM from Germany have introduced their new carbon fibre downforce flaps for the Team Associated RC8B3 buggy. Cut from lightweight yet durable 0.5mm carbon fibre sheet the flaps attach to the rear end of the RC8B3 kit body and help to generate extra rear downforce for improved rear end stability and easier jump control. The highly impact resistant parts are cut from semi-gloss carbon material, they weigh in at only 2g per piece and thus have virtually no impct on the centre of gravity or overall weight distribution. The set includes two plain flaps without stickers.

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September 22, 2016

PSM quick change aluminium pivot ball shims

PSM quick change aluminium pivot ball shims

German brand PSM have introduced their new aluminium quick change pivot ball shims for 1/8th buggies such as the Mugen MBX7R and the Team Associated RC8B3. The set includes two 0.4mm, 0.7mm and 0.8mm shims each that are inserted between the upper suspension ball stud and the upper arm, allowing for fast and precise camber adjustments. The C-shaped shims are made from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and they come with a black semi-gloss finish.

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September 19, 2016

PSM RC8B3 20mm aluminium spring cups

PSM RC8B3 20mm aluminium spring cups

Coming from PSM and made for the Team Associated RC8B3 are 20mm aluminium spring cups. Machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium and sporting a black semi-gloss coating for anti-wear characteristics and looks the spring retainers work with all 20mm diameter shock springs, making for a larger selection of usable spring makes and types. On top of this does a longer lower section improve the cup’s support on the lower ball ends while machined holes allow dust and moisture to exit the retainers for reduced dirt build-up.

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March 23, 2016

PSM MBX7R carbon fibre shock towers

PSM MBX7R carbon fibre shock towers

German company PSM have introduced new carbon fibre shock towers for the Mugen MBX7R 1/8th off-road buggy. Cut from semi-gloss 5mm carbon material the shock towers offer refined upper shock mount positions with the rear tower also sporting an updated camber link geometry. The parts are a direct fit and they are available now.

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March 7, 2016

PSM RC8B3 Ackermann plates & wing extensions

PSM RC8B3 Ackermann plates & wing extensions

Coming from PSM and made for the Team Associated RC8B3 line of buggies are optional carbon fibre steering Ackermann plates and wing extensions. Starting with the Ackermann plates, the parts offer 3 degree of additional link angle to make for a smoother steering response. They are cut from 3.0mm high-quality semi-gloss carbon fibre and offer machined details for a luxury look. The plates come as pairs and they are a direct fit on all RC8B3 series buggies. Also new are 5mm rear wing extensions that are made to move the wing 5mm further back for added rear end stability. Cut from high-quality semi-gloss carbon fibre the parts come in pairs and they can be stacked to move the wing even further.

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February 28, 2016

PSM RC8B3 alloy wheel hexes & steering posts

PSM RC8B3 alloy wheel hexes & steering posts

German company PSM have introduced new aluminium option parts for the Team Associated RC8B3 in the form of +1.5mm wheel hex drives and lightweight steering posts. Starting with the wheel hexes, the parts are CNC-machined from 6012-T6 aluminium and they offer an increased offset of 1.5mm for increased track width. A special EV2 coating makes for improved protection while strategically milled section reduce the overall weight. The other new part are the 7075-T6 aluminium steering posts for the RC8B3 buggy and RC8T3 truggy. The posts are of a very light weight while offering extreme rigidity. Like the wheel hex drives the steering posts come EV2 coated for wear and they also include a pair of M4x6mm black steel screws.

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August 4, 2015

PSM RC8B3 shock standoff set & carbon shock towers

PSM RC8B3 shock standoff set & carbon shock towers

German company PSM have introduced a range of option parts for the Team Associated RC8B3 buggy. First up is a set of aluminium shock standoffs. Made from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and coming with EV2 silver coating for improved surface protection the set weighs in at only 11g including mounting material. The 12-piece set is made in Germany and includes the standoffs, shock alignment shims as well as counter shims. Also new are 5mm front and 4mm rear carbon fibre shock towers. Made from authentic PSM semi-gloss finish material the ultra lightweight parts are direct replacements for the stock shock towers and they weigh in at 16g and 18g respectively.

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