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April 21, 2016

Reflex Racing introduce new TC7 & TC6.2 options

Reflex Racing have new option parts for the Team Associated TC7 and TC6.2 touring cars available. First up is an alloy chassis for the TC7 that was custom designed around the latest AE Platform to maximum performance especially on the new CRC and ETS black carpets. The chassis moves the flex points away from the centre of the chassis and towards the bulkheads for more rotation, steering and stability which translates into faster lap times and a more consistent car that is also easier on tyres over a full run. The chassis is now also narrower, allowing for lower ride heights and less rubbing on the newer CRC Carpet which calls for higher ride heights. The 81mm wide chassis is cut from 7075-T6 ThyssenKrupp aluminium alloy, it includes carbon fibre battery brackets and mounting hardware.

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April 21, 2016

Schelle B5M & TLR 22 3.0 vented motor plates

Coming from Schelle Racing Innovations are lightweight vented motor plates for the Team Associated B5M and the TLR 22 3.0. Cut from high-quality aluminium and coming in an anodised finish the motor plates offer minimised weight, increased airflow, and maximised rigidity. The unique vent slits are machined partial depth on the back side of the motor plate to create two tiny slits in the plate. These slits will keep air flowing through, and everything else outside and the plates are fully machined to keep them from warping under extreme stress and heat and they weight in at only 12.95g for the B5M and 13.8g for the TLR plate. They are available as B5M 3 or 4-gear variant in black or blue colour and as black or hard anodised finish version for the 3-gear TLR 22 3.0.

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April 14, 2016

JConcepts introduce RC10T carbon fibre option parts

Following yesterday’s introduction of the Ford F-150 bodyshell for the vintage Team Associated RC10T stadium truck, JConcepts have more options for the popular truck available. Coming soon are 3.0mm front and rear carbon fibre shock towers as well as a 2.5mm carbon fibre transmission brace, all of which are made from high-quality material. The shock towers are designed to replace the standard fibre glass units and offer improved rigidity for upped suspension efficiency while also adding visual impact and that factory look. As for the transmission brace, the part also adds rigidity and it makes for less rear end tweak and bending issues by replacing the stock composite part. The shock towers and rear transmission brace are direct replacements for the standard parts and they fit all RC10T models.

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April 13, 2016

JConcepts RC10T Ford F-150 truck bodyshell

Available soon from JConcepts is the Ford F-150 bodyshell for Team Associated’s vintage RC10T truck. Back in the early 1990’s stadium truck were the next big thing and the RC10T gained massive popularity that still lives on today. Because of this and the ever rising interest in vintage racing, JConcepts have introduced the officially licensed F-150 body. It is narrow and sits close against the chassis to give racers the Team Truck look popular in the 1990’s. The styling is completely modelled after the most popular full-size truck of that era, the 1993 Ford F-150. The entire body shape has been chiselled, incorporating styling cues from the full-scale truck including wheel well shapes, door lines, window outlines and rear tailgate. The front-end sits just behind the front bumper while the headlight and grille area looks strikingly stock and with included decal sheet, looks like its street truck counterpart. The RC10T body is moulded in a durable gauge material and includes rear spoiler, mounting hardware and decal sheet to completely outfit a vintage ride.

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April 13, 2016

Schelle B5M Pro Built ball differential

Coming soon from Schelle Racing Innovations is the Pro Built ball differential for the Team Associated B5 series vehicles. Pro built by Nick Wautlet, the diff uses Schelle 3/32″ tungsten carbide differential balls along with a caged ceramic thrust bearing for buttery smooth diff action. It also uses genuine Team Associated outdrives, diff gear, rings, and the T-nut assembly and it is broken-in using a drill to seat parts and pre-groove the diff rings. The diff comes ready-to-run but needs to be set as it is stored loose to prevent damaging the rings.

Source: Schelle Racing Innovations [schelleracing.com]

April 9, 2016

X Factory Infinity B5-series Wingbats

Coming from X Factory’s Infinity range of option parts are the Wingbats wing reinforcement spacers for the Team Associated B5 and B5M. The little carbon fibre braces are available in two designs, one for the standard wing mount posts with body clips and one for the use with 3x8mm countersunk screws. Both are cut from high-quality carbon fibre with the countersunk variant also includes the necessary hardware. Wingbats for other popular buggies will become available soon.

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March 25, 2016

Pro-Line T5M Enforcer bodyshell

Pro-Line have introduced the new Enforcer bodyshell for the Team Associated T5M 1/10th scale 2WD truck. Originally from the mind of World Champion Pro-Line Driver Ty Tessmann and inspired from the success of the larger Truggy Enforcer body, the Enforcer has a meaner and more angular front end look with swooping roof and bed sections for improved airflow and high-speed stability. The hood of the truck is steeper to create more down force over the front wheels for more steering and faster lap times. The body comes clear, including window masks and a decal sheet and it is a direct fit on AE’s 5th generation mid motor truck.

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March 24, 2016

JConcepts Aero lower front wing

JConcepts Aero lower front wing set

New from JConcepts comes the Aero lower from wing for 1/10th 2WD buggies such as the Team Associated B5M and TLR 22 3.0. The lower front wing mounts in a more forward position and is quite easy to trim, use and test without sacrificing all important track time. The front wing features a high-attack design with trim-able rear gurney options. A radical, edgy design which functions and compliments the Finnisher and Silencer body design includes elements and features fresh for the latest off-road conditions. The lower front wing comes in 2-piece sets, is not car specific and can be used on most all 1/10th off-road buggies. Due to customer and team demands, JConcepts has opted to release a genuine 3D printed front mount for the B5M and TLR 22 3.0 vehicle via the company’s Shapeways store. Although not an injection moulded part, the 3D print item should give ample support to drivers wanting to utilise the JConcepts designed parts for a completely matched setup as used by the factory race team.

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