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December 19, 2014

RDRP B5 series VTS Slipper Option Kit

Revolution Design Racing Products introduce the VTS Slipper Option Kit for the B5 and B5M, designed to make the most out of the original Team Associated clutch. The 4-piece kit replaces the standard outer and inner aluminium slipper plates with vented variants for improved heat dissipation and fading-free operation. Also the centre VTS plate is replaced with a vented and hard-coated aluminium plate while the VTS slipper housing, originally a moulded composite part, is supplied in a lightweight, blue anodised and laser-etched aluminium variant. Like the slipper plate the housing is of a vented design to not only allow for better heat dissipation but to also lower its weight. All parts are precision machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and they are a direct fit on both the B5 and B5M.

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December 19, 2014

Exotek B44.3 aluminium front bulkhead

Exotek B44.3 aluminium front bulkhead-1

From Exotek comes an aluminium front bulkhead for the Team Associated B44.3 buggy. Machined from 7075 material the part incorporates two rubber arm bushings that help protect the front factory arms from cracking. The bushings coned shape holds the arms firmly in place but compresses down to absorb hard forward hits and the sleeved rubber portion dampens the arms and hinge pins further. The bulkheads also fits the B44.2 and it comes blue or black anodised and laser-etched.

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December 15, 2014

RSD RR12 1/12th scale kit

Reflex Racing introduce the RDS RR 1/12th scale kit. Designed and developed in house at Reflex Racing the kit has several innovative features such as an integrated uni-mount shock/servo/antenna mount, and an adjustable wheelbase motor pod to make the car the most adjustable and versatile 12th scale in the market today. The car is also compatible with Xray or Team Associated side links, as well as Xray or Team Associated damper tubes.

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December 8, 2014

Team Associated RC10 World’s Car race roller

Team Associated RC10 World's Car race roller

Team Associated’s RC10 World’s Car 1/10th 2WD “vintage” buggy is now available through rc10.com as a factory-assembled race roller. The limited edition buggy is an excellent platform for Vintage Class racing or for those who want to get started racing without breaking the bank. Built in house by Team Associated’s tech staff and racers, the RC10 World’s Car Race Roller features modern-era upgrades, such as V2 threaded shocks, the V2 slipper clutch and updated CVA driveshafts, while retaining the spirit of the original RC10 World’s Car that crowned Brian Kinwald as 2WD IFMAR World Champion in 1993.

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December 5, 2014

Schelle diff ball & thrust set plus chassis protectors

Schelle Racing Innovations have a bunch of new products available in the form of 3/32″ diff ball and ceramic thrust sets as well as Schelle-branded UpGrade RC chassis protectors. Starting with the 3/32″ ball and thrust combo, the set is made to upgrade the diff in Team Associated and TLR buggies or trucks. The tungsten carbide high precision balls are ultra-precise, to the smooth feeling diff like a ceramic diff ball, but with the perfect hardness and ease of setting that comes with a tungsten carbide diff ball. The included ceramic caged thrust bearing gives the diff maximum smoothness and it is easy to build. The 6 caged ceramic balls run on a hardened, grooved ring which is perfect for the massive clamping force inside the thrust assembly. The set is available with 14 balls for the B5 and 2WD 22 series and as 12 ball set for the B44.2, B4.2, T4.2, the respective Centro conversions, the SC10.2 and the 22-4.

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December 2, 2014

Kyle McBride returns to Team Associated & Reedy

Team Associated and Reedy announce the return of 3-times FEMCA Champion and 4-times Australian National Champion Kyle McBride to the team. Kyle began his racing career with Team Associated in 2006 and since then has established himself as one of the best drivers in the world with two 4th place finishes at the 1:8 IFMAR World Championships along with a victory at the 2014 Silver State Nitro Challenge. Based just outside of Brisbane, Australia, Kyle will be racing the full line of Team Associated off-road vehicles in Australia, Asia, and around the World. Additionally, Kyle will use Reedy power in all of his vehicles while competing in both 1:8 and 1:10 off-road events. This is what Kyle has to say about the deal:

I am beyond excited and pumped to be returning to the Team Associated team and family! With racing being my number one focus in life and career, Team Associated has given me a great opportunity to join their team. I want to personally thank Brent Thielke for giving me this opportunity and I look forward to a really successful race career with Team Associated and many great results for the team.

Team Associated team manager Brent Thielke adds:

Kyle is one of those underrated drivers that gets lost in the power rankings. He has shown to have the speed and skills to compete with the best in the world; we are looking forward to giving him more opportunities to do just that. We are also excited about adding a driver to the Australian/Asian market to develop and promote the Team Associated and Reedy product lines.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

November 27, 2014

Team Associated B5 series titanium screw sets

New from Team Associated and made for the B5 and B5M are two new titanium screw sets. Containing 66 (B5) or 83 (B5M) high-quality fasteners the sets reduce the overall weight of the buggies while adding some bling and strength at the same time. The various button and flathead screws are also available separately as 4-piece sets to outfit other cars, buggies and trucks.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

November 26, 2014

Team Associated ProSC 4×4 RTR

Team Associated ProSC 4x4 RTR-1

The latest addition to Team Associated’s Qualifier Series of sport-level vehicles is the ProSC 4×4 Ready-to-Run truck. Featuring all-wheel drive, a sturdy aluminium centre driveshaft, an adjustable slipper clutch, sealed gear differentials and 16mm fluid-filled coil-over shocks the truck is ready to tackle any terrain. Included with the factory-assembled ProSC also comes a 3S LiPo-compatible brushless driveset with a 550-size 4-pole motor and a splash-proof brushless speed controller. The package is rounded out by grippy short course tyres and your choice of a blue-black or white-blue truck body.

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