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January 26, 2015

RDRP B5 aluminium wing mount set

Revolution Design Racing Products introduce the B5 aluminium wing mount for Team Associated’s rear motor 2WD buggy. Designed to replace the standard plastic mount with a more durable solution the parts are machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and they are coming blue anodised for improved looks. The wing mount is not only a lot more durable than the kit parts but also makes for a more solid base especially for larger or heavier wings, which leads to improved aerodynamic efficiency. As usual with RDRP’s latest line of Team Associated options the parts sport a cool blue colour and laser-etched logos for that factory look.

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January 26, 2015

TRR-Racestuff 10R5.1 narrow chassis conversion kit

Following TRR-Racestuff’s 235mm conversion kit for the Team Associated 10R5.1 the German company now also have a narrow chassis conversion available that retains the standard 200mm width and is compatible with the kit’s standard parts. The conversion includes a slim 2.5mm carbon fibre main chassis plate, new 2.5mm sidelink wings, a front LiPo rail for 1S and 2S shorty LiPo packs, hexagonal chassis standoffs and the needed shims. The chassis allows to three different sidelink configurations; a hanging layout with parallel links, angled chassis-mounted links that open toward the power pod and a third variant using an optional lower power pod plate that allows to run angled links that close towards the power pod. The kit greatly increases the setup potential of Team Associated’s World GT car and the conversion becomes available by end of January.

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January 25, 2015

MIP B5M aluminium 3-gear transmission

During this weekend‘s Reedy Offroad Race of Champions MIP have a new 3-gear transmission for Team Associated’s B5M buggy to show. The sturdy 7075 aluminium case offers improved precision, optimised gear mesh and thus higher efficiency compared to the standard moulded cases. At the same time the transmission package is relatively of the same overall weight as the OEM 4-gear transmission, keeping the weight distribution the same as what the car was designed for which can often be more beneficial than scrubbing tons of weight. Also as the motor sits at a 3mm offset to the left an optimised left to right weight balance is achieved – the needed spacer and new spring will be supplied with the transmission kit. On top of that the all-alloy gearbox will act as a giant heatsink, making for improved motor cooling and a reduced power fade during a run. The 3-gear design also makes for a more efficient operation making the gearbox ideal for stock and modified racers alike.

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January 23, 2015

RDRP B5 lightweight heatsink motorplate

New from Revolution Design Racing Products comes the B5 lightweight heatsink motorplate for the Team Associated B5 buggy. The part is a direct replacement for the standard motor plate on the B5, B5M and T5M and it sports an updated design with machined cooling fins that reduce the weight and improve cooling without sacrificing rigidity. The closed design keeps dirt out of the pinion and main gear area allowing to run the part in every racing condition. The motorplate is cut from aircraft quality 7075-T6 aluminium and it comes blue anodised and laser etched to match with the remainder of RDRP’s Team Associated option parts.

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January 22, 2015

Team Associated International T-shirts & hoodie

Team Associated introduce new T-shirts and a hoodie with the “International” three colour design. The shirts come made from black or white 100 percent cotton fabric and they sport a larger print on the front and a smaller print on the back while the sweatshirt, with a drawstring hoodie, comes in black and with the print on the front only. The T-shirts are available in S to 5XL sizes while the hoodie will come in S to 3XL sizes.

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January 22, 2015

Exotek B5 alloy 3-gear motor plate & suspension parts

Exotek have three new aluminium option parts for the Team Associated B5 buggy available in the form of a 3-gear motor plate, an angled front hinge pin brace and a B5M rear hanger set. Starting with the motor plate, the part is specially designed for the use with the new 3-gear transmission and it comes machined from high-quality aluminium. The vented design with heavy machining not only reduces the weight but also allows for improved heat dissipation of the motor and slipper clutch. Weighing in at 13g the plate is around 6.5g lighter than the stock part and it is available in blue or black anodising.

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January 22, 2015

Sweep B5 Muzzle cab forward bodyshell

Sweep introduce the Muzzle bodyshell for the Team Associated B5 rear motor buggy. The body sports Sweep’s distinctive Muzzle look with a cab forward design, a channelled roof section and a moderate step-up section towards the rear that is meant to give the buggy a predictive driving feeling and good in-air stability. Made from lightweight 0.8mm polycarbonate the body includes two 6.5″ high-downforce rear wings.

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January 21, 2015

Schelle AE 3-gear ballraces & TLR 22 Ti screws

New from Schelle Racing Innovations comes a 6-piece ball bearing set for Team Associated’s new B5M 3-gear gearbox and a 40-piece titanium screw set for the TLR 22 2.0 mid motor buggy. Starting with the bearings, the set contains four 5x10mm and two 10x15mm Black Diamond series bearings, making it ideal especially for stock class racers who seek the ultimate performance as the super low drag ballraces come with metal shields and they are oiled for minimum drag.

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