December 14, 2021

Associated B74.1 & T6.2 options

Two new items from Team Associated for the RC10B74.1 and the RC10T6.2. The new HT 0 carbon fibre steering block arms for the RC10B74.1 help make the steering less aggressive off centre with a smoother turn-in feel, which helps improve drivability in high-traction conditions. For the RC10T6.2, the new longer length CVA bone allows for the use of RC10B6.3 Wide Arm Mounts C and D on T6.2 and SC6.2 trucks. The longer driveshaft and wider arm mount give the truck more grip and stability on all surfaces.

View the CVA shafts here


December 8, 2021

Factory Team 1/8th aluminium pinion gears

Team Associated’s Factory Team brand has released a line of aluminium pinion gears for 1/8th scale. The Mod 1 pinion gears are made from hard-anodised 7075 aluminium and offer a lighter rotating mass over a steel gear. Only to be used with plastic spur gears the new line up includes a 15T, 16T and a 17T version.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]


December 8, 2021

Associated RC8 softer big bore springs

Team Associated have added four softer springs to their big bore lineup for more tuning options. Suitable for the RC8B3.1, B3.2 RC8T3.1 and T3.2 series nitro and electric vehicles, these rear springs range in stiffness from 11.25T-12T in .25 increments.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]


November 23, 2021

T-Works RC8B3.2 aluminium rear hubs

T-Works have produced this set of aluminium rear hubs for the Associated RC8B3.2 and 3.1. Machined from 7075 T6 aluminium they comes as a set that includes two sets of the carbon upper link mounts, 3 complete sets of lower pin inserts as well as bearing inserts and required fastening material.

View the complete set here


November 22, 2021

Exotek B6.3 brass C block hanger & wide rear tower

Two new items from Exotek Racing for the Associated B6.3 & B6.1 starting with this stealthy black coated brass C block hanger. Only for use with 73mm arms, the block weighs 24g and helps increase rear traction by adding weight at a low point under the gearbox. The part is finished with laser etching for easy identification. Also new is this wide stance rear drag racing shock tower for the B6 laydown and layback gear box. Made from glossy 4mm carbon fibre, it uses the stock rear shock and allows for an upright angle for more stability.

View more images of the new items here


November 18, 2021

JConcepts titanium 5.5 x 6mm ball studs

A sought-after piece in the RC world is the 5.5 x 6mm ball-ends which seemingly attach to just about every corner of the Team Associated line of vehicles and JConcepts Regulator behind axle steering assembly. Previously, the kit versions were very heavy steel items which is a lot of unnecessary weight. With the JConcepts Titanium pieces, the application is smooth and simple with a 2mm wrench while the lightweight material screws together very easily.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]


November 15, 2021

Exotek B6.3 hard anodised idler gears

Fresh from Exotek Racing for the B6.3, B6.2 etc laydown gear boxes comes some new hard anodised idler gears. Machined from 7075 alloy there is a 39T and 26T idler gear which is a must have for high powered racing applications. This is much stronger than the stock plastic idler gear but not indestructible so it is important to use black or white grease on the gears and reapply frequently to prolong its life along with proper slipper adjustments.

View the 26T idler gear here


November 15, 2021

T-Works T3.2 front & rear shock towers

T-Works have releases these front and rear shock tower sets for the Team Associated RC8 T3.2. Both towers have been machined from high quality carbon fibre, the front using 5mm while the rear uses 4mm, and come supplied with short shock standoffs. Also supplied with the necessary fasteners to mount the shocks.

View the rear tower here


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