RPM soon have this wide front bumper for Team Associated’s B44 line of buggies available. Made from a special nylon compound and sporting a wide design the bumper helps to protect the front end and especially the shock tower and front arms from becoming damaged in the event of a crash. Being 127mm wide and extending forward around 38mm the bumper fits the original B44 as well as the B44.1 and B44.2.
Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]
Smokem Racing have released their new spring steel spool cups for the Team Associated TC6.2 and TC6.1. Made from Smokem’s own spring steel formula, these claim to be some of the toughest wearing drive cups available on the market today. They are further hard coated to increase durability. Ready for use without blades it provides a smooth yet reliable setup as blades can break or wear during use which has a big effect on the handling during a run.
Source: Smokem [smokem-racing.com]
Similar to the aluminium nose brace tubes for the RC10 Classic released some days ago, JConcepts now have diamond wing tubes for the same car. Available in 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 are sized to slide into the bulkhead and press into position similar to the stock components.
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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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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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]
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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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]
