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May 17, 2014

MIP SC10/T4 Pucks Shiny drive system

MIP’s Pucks Shiny drive system is now available for the SC10 & T4 trucks. Made from steel, retaining the same overall weight that you are used to with your steel OEM drivetrain, these give you the added benefit of MIP Pucks that are fully serviceable. No longer will diff outdrives and CV bones wear simultaneously, with the puck system all that is needed to change are the Pucks when necessary meaning your drivetrain stays fresher longer. This added benefit equates to less money, less time off the track for rebuilds, and keeps your vehicle more competitive.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

May 15, 2014

Schelle B5 series aluminium shock standoffs

Schelle Racing Innovations introduce a set of aluminium shock standoffs and bushings designed for the use with the Team Associated B5 and B5M buggy. The standoffs replace the stock units and add more stability with a wide base and support for the mounting screw, as well as a tighter shock cap fit which now rides on machined delrin bushings. Although designed for the B5 the parts will also fit the Kyosho RB6 when used with a longer M3x22mm shock mount screw. Each set contains four standoffs and four bushings and they are available now.

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May 12, 2014

LsL Prolite 4×4 RTR aluminium steering brace

LsL Prolite 4x4 RTR aluminium steering brace

LsL Racing introduce an aluminium steering brace for Team Associated’s Prolite 4×4 RTR truck. This first in a line of option parts is CNC-machined from 7075 material, it is light of weight and offers super high strength to reduce the slop in the front steering and to stiffen the front of the chassis in a key area. The part is a direct replacement and comes blue anodized.

Source: LsL Racing [lslracing.com]

May 9, 2014

PSM B5 series shock standoff set

German company PSM introduce a new optional part for the Team Associated B5 line of buggies in the form of aluminium shock standoffs. Machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and coming in a shiny silver finish, the parts are designed to replace the stock standoffs with a more durable, lightweight and cooler looking alternative. Included in the set are four standoffs and four optional spacers for the use with PSM’s V1 or V2 carbon fibre shock towers.

Source: PSM [psm-rc.com]

May 8, 2014

RSD TC6.2 aluminium chassis & floating servo mount

Reflex Racing introduce the RSD aluminium chassis for the Team Associated TC6.2 touring car as well as an updated floating servo mount. Starting with the chassis that is available for pre-order now, the aluminium item will not only lower the centre of gravity of the car but also helps to dissipate heat generated by the electronics. It comes in handy when running in medium to high-bite conditions as the flex characteristics of aluminium allow to push the car to its limits harder without having to worry about an unstable or unpredictable vehicle. Once released in mid-May there will also be optional battery holders and an optional motor mount available.

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May 6, 2014

FTW B5 Reactor bodyshell

FTW introduce the Reactor bodyshell for the Team Associated B5 buggy. Offering both aggressive downforce and stabilising side force, the body is moulded from .030″ polycarbonate and it comes including two .040″ thick Fulcrum rear wings, a set of window masks and a decal sheet.

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April 30, 2014

Associated B5M hard A-arms & brass rear arm mounts

Team Associated introduce new optional parts for the mid-motor B5M buggy in the form of hard composite front and rear A-arms as well as brass “C” and “D” rear suspension mounts. The harder composite material of the A-arms adds durability while offering higher stiffness at the same time, making them ideal to add a bit of precision when racing on high traction surfaces or in high ambient temperatures. Also new are the Factory Team “C” and “D” suspension mounts for the rear end of the B5M. The parts are designed to replace the kit’s plastic mounts with metal items that offer higher rigidity and an increased weight of 20g and 15g respectively. The added weight helps to adjust the overall weight bias when track conditions call for it.

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April 28, 2014

PSM B5 & B5M carbon fibre front shock towers

Available now from PSM are carbon fibre front shock towers for the Team Associated B5 and B5M buggy. Starting with the V1 version, the part offers two additional camber link positions and weights in at only 10.5g. The second new front shock tower, the V2, sports the same geometry but a total of six upper camber link holes for added adjustability. Both parts are CNC-machined from 5mm glossy finish carbon fibre, they are a direct replacement for the stock parts and come including 7075 aluminium spacers and M3 locknuts.

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