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June 27, 2014

MIP B5 series “Shiny” Pucks drive system

MIP B5 series "Shiny" Pucks drive system

Since MIP introduced their Pucks drive system the company made the sets available for a wide range of kits and the latest vehicle to receive the “Pucks treatment” is the B5 series buggy from Team Associated. The Shiny Pucks system for AE’s latest 2WD buggy includes Shiny C-CVD steel driveshafts and outdrives specially designed to use the orange colour crosspin cushions. The parts are direct replacements for the items included in the B5 and B5M kits, make for a smoother and easier to maintain drivetrain and the set also comes with clear silicone grease and blue thread lock.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

June 26, 2014

Team Associated B5/B5M FT ball bearing set

Team Associated introduce a new Factory Team ball bearing ses for the B5 and B5M buggy. Including ball races for the front axles, the rear hubs, and the gearbox the kit is ideal to replace worn out bearings. A blue rubber seal protection on one side makes the bearings, that are also available as separate 4-piece packs per size, more robust when the going gets tough.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

June 24, 2014

Team Associated Factory Team 7mm short nut driver

Team Associated expand their line of Factory Team tools by a short 7mm nut driver. Lightweight and compact in size the tool saves toolbox space and is ideal for slipper nuts or any other 7mm nut. It offers a comfortable diameter and the knurled surface makes installing and removing fasteners a breeze.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

June 19, 2014

Schelle B5 series alloy topshaft & ceramic bearings

Schelle Racing Innovations have new option parts for the Team Associated B5 and B5M available in the form of an aluminium topshaft and ceramic transmission bearing sets. Starting with the topshaft, the lightweight part is precision machined for improved efficiency and a quieter running gearbox. Weighting in at only 4.8g it scrubs around 9.1g of rotation mass compared to the stock part for quicker spool-up and improved braking performance. The shaft is machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium and fits both the B5 and B5M.

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June 19, 2014

JConcepts B5 series Ti knurl tip front axle

New from JConcepts comes the knurl tip front axle for the Team Associated B5 line of buggies. Eliminating around 38 percent of weight compared to the kit’s steel axle thanks to the design and titanium material used, the JConcepts axle make for less unsprung weight and thus quicker steering response and improved on-track performance. The design also incorporates a knurled axle tip to give the mechanic a grippy place to rest a finger so the front tire doesn’t rotate easily during changes making the process quicker and with less frustration. The design also eliminates screws and other items which are hard to inspect for issues which limit performance and add additional weight.

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June 18, 2014

Team Associated Splash T-shirts

Show your passion to everything Team Associated by wearing one of their new Splash design T-shirts. Coming in black or blue colour the shirts sport the proud Team Associated logo up front and a 27-time World Champion graphic on the back and they are available in 8 adult sizes from S to 5XL.

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June 17, 2014

More STRC B5 & B5M aluminium option parts

ST Racing Concepts introduce more aluminium option parts for Team Associated’s B5 and B5M 2WD buggy. First up is a steering bellcrank set that greatly reduces flex to give the buggy a more precise feel on the steering and increase the durability against hard landings. The 3-piece set also adds a certain amount of bling to the buggy.

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June 14, 2014

Team Associated B5 & B5M FT anti-roll bar kit

New from Team Associated come Factory Team anti-roll bar kits for the B5 and B5M buggy. Included in each kit are three specific swaybar wires, blue colour aluminium hardware and the needed composite ball cups. The wires are colour-coded for easy identification and the kits are designed to stiffen the rear suspension in corners for a better handling especially in high-grip conditions.

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