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July 6, 2016

JConcepts 12mm AE replacement shock O-ring set

JCocepts 12mm AE replacement shock O-ring set

Coming from JConcepts is a replacement shock O-ring set for Team Associated’s 12mm dampers. The larger 14mm replacement shock O-rings are designed to fit to the shock cap for sealing the top of the shock body. The same 14mm O-ring also fits inside the shock adjustment collar and the smaller 8.5mm version fits the lower shock cap which seals the bottom of the shock body. The seals are blue in colour for identification and produced in a medium/soft material for the ultimate in sealing and mating characteristics. The items are compatible with Team Associated 12mm stock kit components as well as the JConcepts hop-up items made to replace the same parts.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

July 6, 2016

MIP B6/B5 Pucks 17.5 drive system

MIP have introduced the popular Pucks 17.5 drive system for the Team Associated B6 buggy. Shaving off nearly 50 percent of rotating mass compared to the standard diff-and-driveshafts assembly as well as including all necessary diff components, except the diff gear, the kit is the ultimate 17.5 kit for the B6, B6D, and also the older B5M. Included are high-quality tungsten carbide diff balls, lightweight outdrives and multi-piece dogbones, diff rings, bearings and small parts such as MIP’s rebuildable diff locknut.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

July 2, 2016

T-Works B6-series titanium turnbuckle sets

Coming from T-Works are two titanium turnbuckle sets for the Team Associated B6 and B6D. First up is the hybrid titanium set that uses titanium shafts and aluminium hex units, making for a very low weight and cool looks. Also new are the plain 64 titanium turnbuckles that are of a standard design. Both sets fit the B6 and B6D and they include suitable 4mm wrenches.

View the standard turnbuckle set here

July 2, 2016

Team Associated Factory Team alloy wing buttons

Team Associated have introduced the Factory Team aluminium wing buttons for 1/10th and 1/8th scale vehicles. The wing buttons help keep the wing secured during the heat of battle and the buttons have been recessed to allow for a more solid fit between the wing and wing mount. The machined and black anodised parts fit 1/10th on-road and off-road vehicles as well as 1/8th buggies and trucks.

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July 1, 2016

MIP B6/5 Super Diff bi-metal kit

New from MIP comes the Super Diff bi-metal kit for the Team Associated B6 and B5 series of vehicles. Featuring a unique bi-metal outdrive design the kit utilises 7075-T6 aluminium outdrive hubs and heat-tempered steel outdrives to scrub 30 percent of weight compared to the standard differential. The weight reduction will make for quicker spool-up and acceleration especially in stock classes. Included in the set are also Tungsten Carbide diff balls and MIP’s rebuildable machined aluminium T-nut as well as hard polished drive rings and small parts such as needed spacer shims for the B6 gearbox. Needed for completion of one diff is only the stock Team Associated diff gear.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

July 1, 2016

Carsten Keller teams up with Team Associated

German Team Associated distributors LRP have announced the signing of Carsten Keller to run the RC8B3 and RC8B3e at all major races across Germany and Europe. The former SWorkz driver and national frontrunner will also use LRP, AKA, JConcepts and Sanwa equipment, with the campaign for his new chassis sponsors starting at the forthcoming EFRA 1/8th Nitro Buggy European Championship A in Spain. Carsten has the following to say about the deal:

I want to thank Jürgen Lautenbach, Andy Krämer and the whole LRP team as well as Team Associated for making it possible for me to run a full “Blue package” from now on. I am very proud of all the faith LRP is having in me and I am sure their efforts will pay off. I will do my best to represent all brands as good as possible.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

July 1, 2016

Team Associated B6/B6D titanium screw kit

Team Associated have announced the release of a titanium screw kit for the B6 and B6D buggies. Including 90 screws in total, the lightweight fasteners make for significant weight savings compared to the standard steel screws while also improving visual impact thanks to their shiny appearance. The screw kit is usable for both cars and available now.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

June 29, 2016

JConcepts B6-series Fin titanium turnbuckle set

JConcepts have announced the soon release of the Fin titanium turnbuckle set for the Team Associated B6 series of buggies. The base of the shafts design is centred around a .143″ titanium hex size which gradually tapers down into a 3mm thread base design which accepts the standard AE ball-cup configuration. The focus of the styling surrounds the lengthened adjustment hex area and the “finned” cuts that rotate about the centre. The turnbuckles are produced with left and right hand threads with the left being conveniently marked for easy orientation and the set fits both the B6 and B6D.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]