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January 2, 2014

JConcepts RC10 diamond nose brace tubes

JConcepts have produced custom aluminium nose brace tubes for the RC10 Classic with a custom machined hex, creating a mind busting look with the diamond pattern. Available in both black and silver color schemes, the diamond tubes in black jump out with a pattern of black hex flats matching a gold or black chassis combination. The tubes in silver raise the glamour level in the chassis and can be matched to any other anodized chassis color. 4-40 threaded holes bolt up to the RC10 with ease and are direct replacements for the stock components.

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December 28, 2013

Team Associated B5 & B5M details revealed

After teasing the release during the week Team Associated now released full details of the forthcoming B5 and B5M buggy. Starting with the rear motor B5, the kit builds on a slim composite chassis optimised for the use with 2S LiPo saddle or shorty packs. The speed controller and receiver compartment sit right behind the battery, in front of the gear box for optimised weight distribution. The gearbox features stronger gears and a ball differential with 14 carbide balls while the slipper clutch is of the VTS design for improved adjustability.

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December 25, 2013

Team Associated B5 & B5M Team Kit

As expected earlier this week Team Associated introduce the completely new B5 2WD buggy platform. Coming as separate mid and rear motor kits the B5 will have purpose designed chassis, gearbox and suspension parts in order to provide the best possible performance on a large range of surfaces from slippery clay to the highest traction carpet tracks. While the rear motor B5 is ideally suited for low to medium grip tracks, the B5M who shares around 90 percent of the same parts as the B5, is purely designed for high grip and high speed tracks with its aluminium chassis, gull wing front suspension arms and a range of options to tune the platform for both dirt and multi-surface conditions. Team Associated so far only released body-on images but expect more details and information the coming days.

Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]

December 23, 2013

JConcepts RC10 Finnisher wing buttons

Available soon from JConcepts are these Finnisher wing buttons for the RC10 buggy. Wing mounts, typically a plastic unit, can strip easily while trying to tighten the assembly. With the Finnisher aluminium wing buttons and threaded 4-40 holes, bearing down on the set-screw is easier and helps maintain a more standardised position during racing. The buttons, built in a familiar pattern for JConcepts, include a pass-through hole with chamfered edges on the hole exit for a smoother build with the wing wire. Available in blue and black colour options the buttons also fit other (vintage) buggies with wire-type wing mount.

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December 23, 2013

Team Associated B5 – Teaser

Team Associated’s follow-up model of the long-running B4 buggy is rumoured for some time now and by the looks of things the official presentation is around the corner. Over the weekend AE put a teaser online showing what appears to be a 2WD buggy front end. The image hides more than it shows but with the Holidays around the corner maybe Team Associated targets a full presentation over Christmas. We will bring you more information as soon as we get it.

Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]

December 20, 2013

JConcepts RC10 Classic aluminium rear motor plate

The latest JConcepts option part of the Team Associated RC10 Classic is this aluminium rear motor plate. Resembling the original plate combined with modern day design cues such as the milled-out honeycomb sections the motor mount is light of weight but very rigid at the same time, making for a sturdy platform for brushed and brushless motors. The original “raised” heatsink shield is slightly modified for improved looks and to lower the weight while still being strong. The motor mounting slots are built in a radius to smoothly rotate the motor to the desired position while the silver chamfered edges give the hole part a “2013” apperance. The plate comes in blue and black colour and fitsthe RC10 Classic as well as all original RC10 and RC10T.

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December 20, 2013

JConcepts RC10 Classic aluminium steering set

One of the best hop-ups that can be made to the RC10 is to update the steering bellcranks with a more durable design. JConcepts has evaluated the options and built an all aluminium design bringing the driving bell-crank into a 1-piece design eliminating the servo saver, increasing steering response and feel. The idler bellcrank sports a beefy and similar design giving the vehicle a symmetrical feel. The parts are available in blue or black and feature silver chamfered edged highlighting and laser-etched JC logo. The bellcranks are bearing supported with heavy-duty flanged bearings and include threaded aluminium steering posts for an ultra snug fit and finish. Hardware includes genuine Team Associated 8-32 x ½” aluminium flat head screws and custom aluminium post shims which locates on the bottom of the assembly. The steering kit fits all RC10 and RC10 classic buggies.

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December 17, 2013

RPM Team Associated B44 series front A-arms

RPM soon have front lower A-arms for the Team Associated B44 series of buggies available. They are moulded from RPM’s renown nylon material and are of a revised design making for less slop in the hinge pin area for precise camber, castor and toe settings, while offering added overall strength at the same time. The new design also does away with the moulded-on anti-roll bar ball joints in favour of optional 4.3mm balls, again to improve precision of the suspension system. The A-arms are a direct fit on all B44 buggies including the B44.1 and B44.2 and they will hit the stores by mid-January.

Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]