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December 30, 2015

JConcepts T5M Hi-Flow truck bodyshell

Coming soon from JConcepts is the Hi-Flow bodyshell for the Team Associated T5M stadium truck. The all-new race body is inspired by the looks of a class leading pick-up, loaded with performance features and it sports a low-profile design and beefy fenders. Extruded front and rear fender flares offer maximum tyre clearance and the slight hood-scoop raised portion helps bulk up the front-end and provides clearance for the T5M geometry. The rear bed has built-in clearance for the massive big bore shocks and tower to help maintain that sleek appearance. The body includes a spoiler on the back of the body mould which can be trimmed and detailed to drop right on to the rear and secured with the two included JConcepts button head screws. As an added performance benefit, the body offers several “trim-zone” areas on the rear of the bed which can be removed to help reduce the slight parachute affect brought on by open wheel trucks. As usual the body comes clear, including window masks and a decal sheet.

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December 23, 2015

JConcepts B5M battery hold down thumb wheel

Designed to securely holding down the battery brace on Team Associated’s fifth generation mid motor off-road vehicles are the aluminium battery hold down thumb wheels from JConcepts. They offer an alignment friendly cone shape that eases the wheel into position, it has a larger flange which perfectly matches the proportions of the battery brace and the low-profile shape fits nicely under the latest bodies on the market. On top of this the grippy surface allows hand-tightening with ease. The aluminium wheels are available as pairs, in black or blue colour and they are finished off with a closed-end design which features an etched JC logo.

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December 22, 2015

Team Associated Factory Team 1:8 wheel nut wrench

Coming soon from Team Associated is the Factory Team 17mm wheel nut wrench. The T-handle wrench is made from hard-anodised, lightweight aluminium and it sports a laser-etched size marking and logo for easy identification. With its sturdy yet ergonomic design it allows to easily install or remove the 17mm wheel nuts of 1/8th buggies, truggies and GT cars.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

December 22, 2015

JConcepts lightweight B5M bodyshells

JConcepts have introduced a range of lightweight bodyshells for the Team Associated B5M buggy. The lightweight versions of the S2, S2 for laydown transmissions and the Warrior are around 12g to 15g lighter than their standard counterparts, making them ideal for 17.5T stock racing. They include standard weight wings for durability while for identification purposes, the LW bodies feature a green protective film.

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December 18, 2015

X Factory SC5M Infinity chassis kit

Coming from X Factory and made for the Team Associated SC5M short course truck is the Infinity chassis kit. The set is made up of 2.5mm carbon fibre and saves about 70 grams to make for better handling and improved performance especially in 17.5 Stock classes. The carbon fibre chassis also flexes far more than the aluminium tub, with the flex is controllable so drivers can quickly adjust their truck to suit different tracks and lay-outs by tightening or loosening bolts on the side decks and side rails. The chassis will also not tweak as aluminium does, making for more predictable performance run after run. The kit includes the new lower deck, sandwich side rail, several small parts as well as mounting hardware and a manual.

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December 18, 2015

Team Associated Factory Team 48 pitch pinion gears

Team Associated have introduced a line of lightweight Factory Team 48 pitch pinion gears. Machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and coming with a hard-anodised finish for long wear the pinions feature two set screw holes, laser-etched tooth count and the larger sizes of 30 and up have holes for additional weight reduction. The pinions are available in a range of 17T to 35T sizes.

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December 16, 2015

Team Associated RC8B3 lightweight pillow balls

Team Associated have released lightweight pillow balls for the RC8B3 and RC8B3e buggies. The parts are a direct replacement for the standard steel versions and they reduce unsprung mass in the front steering block assembly, resulting in a more aggressive steering feel which is perfect for smooth track conditions with high grip levels.

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December 16, 2015

Radtec -4mm 1/12 pan car diff hub set

Radtech have introduced a -4mm differential hub set for 1/12th scale pan cars. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming in blue or black colour the set includes a left and a right wheel hub who allow the use of wide offset wheels as the hubs reduce the track width by a total of 4mm. The set fits Team Associated’s 1/12th cars as well as all cars with a similar rear axle design.

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