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March 20, 2015

JConcepts Dirt Racing Products B5 Ti turnbuckles

New from JConcepts’ Dirt Racing Products brand comes a “Cool Grey” titanium turnbuckle set for the Team Associated B5 and B5M buggy. The JConcepts Fin turnbuckle is the base design which is centered around a .143″ titanium hex size that gradually tapers down into a 3mm thread base design which accepts standard AE ball-cup configurations. Custom anodized by Brian Kinwald himself, the Dirt Trick “Cool Gray” turnbuckles are individually colored a unique Gray color which adds an undeniable personalized touch to any vehicle. The Dirt Racing Products turnbuckles are produced with left and right hand threads with the left being conveniently marked for easy orientation.

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March 19, 2015

JConcepts Finnisher T5M bodyshell

JConcepts introduce the Finnisher bodyshell for the Team Associated T5M stadium truck. The slight cab forward, raked windshield and aggressive stance highlight a performance oriented core. A revised front hood scoop allows plenty of clearance for the T5M geometry while smoothing out the front down force area. A front chin spoiler, headlight and grill protect the front-end from unwanted up-drafts during flight and like the ROAR National Champion Hi-Flow SCT body, the Finnisher body has built-in air escape passages which allow the customer to fine-tune the body for maximum outdoor performance. The body includes the high performance gurney spoiler which increases rear grip and balances the handling characteristics of the aggressively styled body.

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March 17, 2015

Factory RC 22.4 & B5M coloured CF battery mounts

Factory RC introduce new colour weave carbon fibre battery braces for the TLR 22.4 and the Team Associated B5M and T5M vehicles. First up is the Patriot Edition shorty LiPo mount for the 22.4. Offering the same features as the Factory RC’s original mount the Patriot Edition offers a machined star logo and colour weave carbon fibre material. Available in red or blue the braces sparkle in glorious colours when the light hits them. As for the B5M and T5M mount, again the brace is modelled after Factory RC’s original but it comes made from blue weave fibre material to match the anodised blue parts of the chassis.

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February 27, 2015

Team Associated Factory Team silicone diff fluids

Team Associated’s line of Factory Team Silicone diff fluids has been expanded and now offers even more viscosities to choose from, helping to dial in the optimum performance for every racing application. Additional weights are 4K, 6K, 15K, 80K, 200K, 500K and 1M, and they will serve to complement the already extensive line. Factory Team silicone fluids are made in the USA exclusively for Team Associated by Lucas Oil Products, Inc. and they come in a new flip-flop cap bottle with a sticker on the lid for quick and easy identification.

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February 27, 2015

JConcepts B44.3 Silencer bodyshell

The latest vehicle to receive JConcepts’ Silencer bodyshell treatment is the Team Associated B44.3 4WD buggy. The Silencer sports a special design aimed at today’s high-speed tracks with a profiled, Finnisher stance cockpit and forward raised side-pods. A smooth, high-speed transition around the cab keeps the Silencer heading in the right direction while a slight recess just behind the cab with channeling out the rear provides rear end stability. The side pods have a clipped rear end, narrowing the rear by angling in just in front of the rear tyres. The rear side-pods angle sharply toward the shock tower and wing, enhancing the force placed on the rear pods during high-speed acceleration. Included with the body come two 6.5″ Hi-Clearance rear wings, window masks a decal sheet.

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February 21, 2015

Schelle Racing Innovations B5 aluminium rear hubs

Schelle introduce a new 2-piece hub concept for the Team Associated B5 and T5 platform. The 2-piece design with a replaceable upper cab increases adjustment and durability as the upper part can be spaced away from the main hub with ballstud shims, allowing fine “in-between” adjustments for the rear upper link. True to the kit geometry, the zero degree toe aluminium hubs are of a symmetric design with shared parts left and right. Plastic bearing inserts and hinge pin set screws make for the highest possible precision and slop-free parts fitment. The upper cap design reduces leverage on the outer ballstud, as well as increasing shock clearance for the turnbuckle. The hubs come in black or blue anodising and are available now.

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February 20, 2015

Team Associated Factory Team shock shaft pliers

Team Associated’s new Factory Team shock shaft pliers make it easy to grip shock shafts while screwing on the shock ends, leaving the shaft clear of scratches in the process. The pliers’ large clamping surface and long handle provide plenty of leverage for gripping 30mm to 4.0mm shafts with minimal effort while holes in the end of the handle allow for shock shaft size measurement. The compact design makes storage easy while the blue anodised and laser-etched billet aluminium construction offers strength and durability.

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February 17, 2015

New Team Associated B5M, T5M & B44 alloy options

Team Associated has new Factory Team aluminium option parts for the B5M, T5M and B44 available. First up is the +4mm aluminium arm mount for the B5M and T5M. The part makes the rear pivot 4mm wider for improved stability. It required flipping the insert in the D plate and is recommended with the use of the second new part, the 5.0mm clamping wheel hexes that reduce the width by 4mm from stock. Combining both parts alters the rear suspension geometry and they come blue anodized to match the remainder of the Factory Team options. Also new is the 3 degree aluminium toe plate for the B44 buggy. The part adds strength and improves corner speed and on-power traction.

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