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July 23, 2026

Team Associated RC10 4WD Factory Team Kit

Describing it as the ‘Ultimate Edition’, previous releases including the RC10 4WD Team Car Kit and the RC10 4WD Kit, Team Associated has just dropped the RC10 4WD Factory Team Kit. Another version of the iconic RC10 platform, the latest edition features a bronze anodized 6061-T6 aluminium monocoque chassis paired with Kashima coated 13mm Big Bore shocks and low centre of gravity carbon fibre shock towers. The kit also includes the American brands race-proven Stealth transmission and V2 slipper clutch. Completing the Factory Team Kit, the buggy gets all-black plastics, a Mirage Pro body, and a B7 rear wing.

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July 16, 2026

Team Associated RC8T4.2 Team Kits

Having released the 4.2 version of its World Championship winning RC8B Buggy Platform back in May, Team Associated has now given the Truggy an update with the release of the RC8T4.2 Nitro and Electric kits. New to Associated’s latest competition spec Truggy are a new -4mm chassis with improved chassis bracing options (Nitro only). New updated shock towers for height-adjustable gearboxes feature more body mount height options. The kit also gets new molded suspension arms front and rear for increased durability and modern look. A new molded top plate is also included. Coming with 16 degree KPI steering block this gives updated bump steer geometry. New rear anti-roll bar have a wider mounting points.

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June 18, 2026

Team Associated RC10 Retro 80’s Ultra Fox Kit

While we are experiencing a quite period in terms of RC product news, Team Associated continue their roll our of RC10 iterations present the RC10 Retro 80’s Ultra Fox Kit. AE say the RC10 Ultra Fox isn’t just a tribute; it’s a high-performance celebration of engineering that defined a decade. Combining the iconic aesthetics of the 1980s with modern Team Associated precision, the RC10 Ultra Fox is built for those who remember the thrill of the first dirt jump and those ready to experience it for the first time. At the heart of the RC10 Ultra Fox is the legendary front mono-shock suspension. This unique design captures the authentic look and feel of the era’s most innovative race cars and provides a nostalgic driving experience. The Ultra Fox gets signature Gold Aluminium Shocks. These race-proven, oil-filled gold anodised shocks offer buttery-smooth damping and that unmistakable ‘Team Associated’ factory look. With fully independent front and rear suspension geometry, the RC10 Ultra Fox soaks up bumps. From the aggressive stance to the sleek, period-correct body lines, every inch of the Ultra Fox is designed to stir up memories of backyard battles and local track glory.

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June 11, 2026

Team Associated RC10 Sprint Edition Kit

Team Associated has another new RC10 kit variant, this time the American brand releasing the RC10 Sprint Edition Kit for 1:10 oval racing. Bringing their 2WD RC10 platform to the ovals and based on a Black Anodised 6061 Aluminium chassis, nose plate, and motor plate, key features of the kit are the new Stealth Retro Transmission which is B6 transmission in a retro case design. The Sprint Edition Kit also gets a new Sprint Car body and wings and 12mm hexes all around.

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June 4, 2026

Team Associated RC10T Factory Team

After a slightly quiet period of kit releases by their recent standards, Team Associated has released a new 1:10 Truck, the RC10T Factory Team Kit. The latest kit from the American manufacturer is the work of the AREA 51 Factory Team at creating the ultimate RC10T for today’s tracks. AE say the features in this kit are exactly how their Factory Team drivers setup their RC10T’s for modern racing. With big bore shocks, captured hinge pins, 12mm wheel hex’s, exclusive chassis colour, and more, AE claim this is ‘an RC10T like never before’.

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May 26, 2026

Team Associated RC8B4.2 Team Kit

Team Associated has announced its latest 1:8 Buggy Kit offering with the release of the RC8B4.2 platform. Offered as an RC8B4.2 Team Kit for low-traction and rough bumpy tracks, the RC8B4.2 Euro Kit for high-grip sweeping race surfaces, and the RC8B4.2e eBuggy electric kit, they each get a number of new updates. Features include a new molded height-adjustable gearboxes front and rear, new offset hubs and updated rear suspension arms to accommodate new hub geometry and a new V2 FWB chassis, the B4.2 getting the RWB/FWB adjustable weight bias chassis. The kits also get a new high-volume centre differential, new long chassis brace options and a new high-downforce wing. The buggy also now includes FT hard-anodised aluminium shock bushings, updated brake pad material and brake spring, soft blend material suspension arms and 8-degree KPI steering blocks included.

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May 26, 2026

Ongaro wraps up Italian eBuggy title with 3rd win

Team Associated’s Davide Ongaro has wrapped up the AMSCI Italian eBuggy Championship with Round 3 victory at the Buggylandia track in Montopoli over the weekend. With the Mayako team of Pekko Iivonen and Joseph Quagraine joining the race, qualifying would see Ongaro top all four rounds to secure the TQ ahead of Iivonen. Having topped seeding Kyosho’s Marco Baruffolo completed the Top 3 ahead of Sworkz’s Mattia Polito. While Iivonen would win A1 ahead of Ongaro and Polito, Ongaro would win A2 & 3 to claim his third win of the season and the overall title. Despite dropping down the order in the next two Mains and ending up equal on points with Barufollo and Polito, it would be Iivonen who took second with Baruffolo completing the podium.

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May 21, 2026

Team Associated 70, 72, & 73mm HD CVA Bones

Team Associated has released a number of new length options of its HD CVA bones for its 1:10 Buggy platforms. Available in 70, 72, and 73mm, they are intended to fill the void in times when the bone you are using has become too short or too long for the setup you desire. These CVA bones do not require any additional hardware to replace your current HD CVA bones.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]