Set for an official debut at next week’s Cactus Classic is the JConcepts Silencer bodyhell for the new Team Associated B5M. Sporting the distinctive Silencer cabin design the body is made to give AE’s mid motor contender a totally new look and improved aerodynamics. Expect the official announcement to follow soon.
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Available soon is Pro-Line’s Phantom design bodyshell for the Team Associated B5M buggy. Making use of the design features found on the previous releases the shell is tailor made to fit the mid motor B5M buggy. Pro-Line has not given a release date yet but expect the body to hit the store shelves soon.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
ZZRacing have new titanium and stainless steel hex socket screw kits available for a variety of chassis such as the Serpent SRX2, the Tamiya TRF418, Hot Bodies R10 and Team Associated B5. There are also coming kits for the Xray XB4 2014, XB4 2WD as well as the Team Durango DETC410 and DEX210v2. The sets are made as a direct replacement for the stock steel screws, they save weight, add durability and a certain amount of bling to the chassis.
Source: ZZRacing [zzracing.net]
Following the introduction of the DCV double joint driveshafts, Team Associated have more optional parts for the TC6.1 and TC6.2 touring car available. First up is a fan mount set suitable for all TC6 series cars up to the current TC6.2. Using a fan for additional motor cooling duties is helpful when racing both modified and stock motors or when racing in high ambient temperatures. Included is a fan, a blue anodised aluminium mounting bracket and hardware.
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Team Associated introduce these DCV double joint driveshafts for the TC6.1 and TC6.2. The dual joint design improves the efficiency and eliminates most of the unwanted wheel chatter at high steering angles. All parts are also available separately for easy service and maintenance.
Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]
Reflex Racing now have these RSD adjustable body mounts for the Team Associated TC6.2 touring car available. The set contains two threaded tubes that slide over the original body posts for a rough body height adjustment and then two O-ring equipped support bushings are screwed onto the tubes for near infinite height adjustment. Coming as pair the body mounts also allow for body angle adjustment in order to bias the downforce.
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Seen for the first time during the recent JConcepts Winter Indoor Nationals JConcepts now officially introduce the Silencer design bodyshell for the Team Associated B5 buggy. Sporting a mild cab forward design with a shark fin moulded into the roof, the Silencer separates from the B5 kit body by sporting forward raised sidepods, air scoops for improved airflow and an overall low-profile appearance for improved aerodynamics and a different look. As usual the body comes clear, including window masks and two 6.5″ Hi-Clearance wings.
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Team Associated introduce the XP DC0915MG micro servo for 1/18th scale applications. The item features a high-torque motor, metal and plastic gears, ball bearing and digital circuitry. At 4.8V input the servo offers a speed of 0.095s and 1.5kg-cm of torque.
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