Team Associated have introduced a CVA axle shim set for the use with the B5M, T5M, and SC5M. These shims allow to run maximum droop and keep the dogbones securely in place when using the #91608 Factory Team aluminium +4 arm mount. Included in the set are two inner and two outer shims.
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T-Works have introduced brass kingpin bushing sets for Team Associated’s fifth generation 1/10th off-road vehicles such as the B5 and T5. The parts help to alter the roll centre settings and also add unsprung weight which can be beneficial at certain track conditions. Available are a 4-piece standard, a 4-piece offset and an 8-piece “complete” set for the B5, T5 and SC5.
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Made to replace the standard plastic steering bellcranks of Team Associated’s B5 series vehicles is the RDRP B5RM/MM aluminium bellcrank set. The parts do away with the kit’s plastic steering bellcranks in favour of stronger levers for added rigidity and better looks. The CNC-machined 7075-T6 aluminium construction considerably strengthens the steering assembly for less slop, a more precise steering reaction and less flex, resulting in a rock solid steering feeling and more durability in the event of a crash. The RDRP B5RM/MM bellcrank aluminium set is made for the use with fifth generation kits and it comes blue anodised and laser-etched to match the remainder of RDRP’s Team Associated option parts.
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Xtreme Racing have new carbon fibre option parts for the Xray X1 and Team Associated RC8B3 available. First up are carbon fibre upper arms for the X1. Cut from 2.5mm quasi 3K weave material the arms are available with or without an additional support brace that will make for improved durability. Also new is a 2.5mm connecting brace for the front suspension parts of Xray’s formula chassis. Last but not least and made for Team Associated’s RC8B3 buggy are 5mm front and 4mm rear shock towers. The parts are direct replacements for the stock shock towers.
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JConcepts have a range of new front and rear wing for the Team Associated B5 series of buggies available. First up is the 6.5″ Finnisher rear wing for B5M buggies. The wing features a high-attack design with trimable rear gurney options and it offers a radical, edgy design which functions and compliments the Finnisher and Silencer body design. The wing mounts low on the vehicle allowing for a lower centre of gravity which is important in high-grip conditions. The lightweight wing features reinforcement ribs to increase lateral stiffness throughout the centre while the hi-clearance areas built into the side-dams allow for rear tyre movement and growth. Cut lines are included for easy trimming while wing mount dimples are included for a drop-fit onto the popular B5M vehicle.
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With the release of the latest V2 “screw-on” style Team Associated 3mm shock shaft, Schelle Racing Innovations came up with some new 12mm shock pistons to fine-tune the shock setup. Available in the popular sizes 2×1.6, 2×1.7 and 3×1.4, each size is available in either a traditional flat piston or in a bevel design. The CNC precision machined Delrin pistons offer a precision cut outer diameter with smooth machined outer edge while the tight fit to the shock body reduces wasted blow by around piston edges. Each package contains two pistons, tuning guide, and bevel piston supplement.
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Having released the RC8B3 back in April, Team Associated have today released the electric version of the buggy, the RC8B3e. The RC8B3e Team Kit was designed specifically for brushless power that uses a unique, proprietary, hard-anodized 7075-T6 aluminium chassis designed for optimum weight distribution and superior handling. Additionally there is the two-piece sliding motor mount for easy gear mesh adjustment and motor removal, while the majority of the rest of the buggy remains the same as its gas powered counterpart.
New from JConcepts, the Striker body for the Associated RC8B3. A drop-fit design which wraps the B3’s chassis layout like a glove, the offset of the race proven shell provides a compact fit for fuel tank, linkage and air filter assembly. The heavy channeling on the front windshield and upper cab keeps the Striker aligned at high-speed while the side-pods have multiple hard-edge angles that spill off neatly into 90 degree side-panels. The clear body set includes window templates, decal sheet and is backed by JConcepts’ customer support and racing team lineage.
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