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October 31, 2016

RDRP B6 carbon fibre steering stiffener

Coming from Revolution Design Racing Products and made for the Team Associated B6 series of 1/10th scale 2WD buggies is the a carbon fibre steering stiffener plate. The brace replaces the standard composite plastic part for a more sturdy and cooler looking item that not only adds visual impact but it also improves the overall stiffness of the steering assembly for increased steering authority in medium to very high bite surfaces. The steering stiffener is a direct replacement and it fits both the B6 and B6D.

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October 19, 2016

RDRP B6-series titanium hinge pin set

Revolution Design Racing Product have introduced an 8-piece set of titanium suspension pins for Team Associated’s B6 and B6D buggy. The space age material makes for reduced weight and improved durability, resulting in improved overall weight while also preventing rust build-up that can occur when running in dusty and/or wet track conditions. The precision-machined suspension pins are made from high-quality Grade 5 titanium material and the 8-piece set includes all needed inner and outer suspension pins needed for a complete conversion. Also available are separate 2-piece front inner, 2-piece rear inner and a 4-piece front and rear outer hinge pin set.

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October 17, 2016

Associated B6 +1 steering block arms & hard side rails

Coming from Team Associated are new +1 steering block arms and hard side rails for the B6 and B6D buggy. Starting with the steering block arms, the parts add more Ackermann, resulting in different, smoother steering characteristics. The plates are a direct fit and they are marked for easy identification. Also new are hard side rails for both the B6 and the B6D. Made from a stiffer material for less flex the rails are recommended for high-speed tracks or tracks with large jumps as they absorb harsh landing better than the standard rails.

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October 15, 2016

Team Associated Worlds Hat & 2016 World T-shirt

Team Associated have introduced their new 2016 World theme merchandise. First up is the AE Worlds hat, a genuine Flexfit piece of black colour with the iconic retro AE logo. Made from a premium wool blend the classic shape hat also features a moisture-absorbent elastic sweatband, as well as a matching plastic snap and undervisor. Also new is the 2016 Worlds T-shirt. The full cotton shirt is sold in blue or black colour and it is available in S to 5XL sizes.

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October 14, 2016

JConcepts B6-series alloy bellcranks & steering rack

Made for the Team Associated B6-series buggies and coming from JConcepts are aluminium bellcranks and a steering rack. Starting with the bellcranks, the lightweight, servo saver-less aluminium steering system is CNC-machined and replaces the stock plastic components. The steering bellcranks come in a blue or black anodised finish and sport machined chamfered silver edges and engraved JC logos. The assembly provides a more rigid steering system with increased steering feel and response especially on high-bite surfaces such as astro turf and carpet.

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October 13, 2016

JConcepts B6D Honeycomb 3-gear stand-up motor plate

Following the release of the B6 Honeycomb motor plate for laydown transmissions, JConcepts have now also introduced a variant for the stand-up gearbox of the B6D. The part is machined from high-quality aluminium and it comes blue or black anodised and with silver edge details. The honeycomb milling of the 3mm motor plate gives extra rigidity when the going gets tough and it adds some visual impact and heat dissipation capabilities as well.

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October 13, 2016

Schelle Racing Innovations B6 steering bushing kit

Coming from Schelle Racing Innovations and made for the Team Associated B6 series of buggies is the steering bushing tuning kit. The 16-piece set gives racers the option of seven axle height positions in 0.5mm increments as the set includes all 0.5mm increment and 1.0 mm increment steering bushings. They are made of bright machined 7075 aluminium and each set of four pieces is marked with a matching groove to indicate which set they are a part of. The bushings come in conveniently marked snap cases to ensure easy identification.

Source: Schelle Racing Innovations [schelleracing.com]

October 12, 2016

JConcepts B6 3-gear Honeycomb laydown motor plate

Coming from JConcepts is a honeycomb design laydown motor plate for the Team Associated B6 2WD buggy. Being of a lightweight yet rigid design the motor plates does away with bending issues often associated with flat surface plates as the 3D honeycomb design makes for improved rigidity in multiple directions. The honeycomb features also add a 3D look as they remain natural aluminium while the rest is available in blue or black anodised colours. Slight chamfering on the 3mm thickness material allows the rather beefy direct-replacement plate to look quite slim and trim.

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