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March 31, 2014

Exotek B5 & SRX-2 aluminium topshafts

New from Exotek come aluminium topshafts for the Team Associated B5 and the Serpent SRX-2 2WD buggy. The B5 shaft weights in at around 5g and is 8.5g lighter than the stock shaft while the SRX-2 part scrubs around 6.4g of weight. The lighter weight makes for less rotation mass in the drivetrain, quicker spool-up and better braking resulting in an overall improved transmission performance. The shafts come hard-anodised, polished and are a drop-fit solution.

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March 28, 2014

JConcepts RC10 WC shock tower & transmission brace

On time with the much awaited release of Team Associated’s RC10 Worlds Car JConcepts have two new carbon fibre option parts for the iconic 2WD buggy available. First up is a dedicated front shock tower that is cut from 2.5mm material. Sporting the Worlds Car’s wide track front end geometry it is a direct replacement for the stock part. Reinforcement ribs add strength and the shock tower is also usable on the narrow track width RC10 Classic kit. Also new is a 2.5mm carbon fibre transmission brace for the Worlds Car’s 3-gear Stealth transmission. An updated design adds rigidity to the rear end while adding a certain amount of “JC” bling to your ride. The brace fits the Worlds Car and all vintage RC10 with 3-gear Stealth transmission.

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March 28, 2014

Schelle Nova slipper clutch for AE & TLR kits

Schelle Racing Innovations introduce the Nova slipper clutch designed for the use with many Team Associated and TLR vehicles. The original 3-plate clutch was released back in 2012 and now Schelle has the latest incarnation of Kurt Wenger’s design available. It is a direct fit onto the B5, B5M and TLR 22 2.0 and solves problems kit clutches can have such as degrading and lock-up. In addition, it is smaller and weighs less making it ideal for stock racers while also offering up to 20 percent more torque capacity. The Nova sets include 2 white and 2 red slipper pads and a tuning guide to help racers learn how to tune the clutch for different conditions from slick to astro-turf. The clutches are available as Stock set including 72T and 76T spur gears, as Buggy kit including 78T and 81T geas and as SC and Truck specific set including two 84T main gears.

Source: Schelle Racing Innovations [schelleracing.com]

March 26, 2014

JConcepts B5 & B5M pre-cut chassis protective sheets

JConcepts introduce two new chassis protective sheets for the Team Associated B5 line of buggies. Coming for the B5 and the B5M, the pre-cut decals fit right onto the chassis bottom to add style and protection at the same time. The sheets come with JConcepts graphics and are made from a durable, low-resistance material to decrease chassis-to-dirt friction while protecting the chassis from becoming scratched or damaged when running on abrasive surfaces. Included in each pack are two sheets.

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March 21, 2014

Pro-Line B5M Phantom body & Trifecta rear wing

Pro-Line introduce the Phantom design body for the Team Associated B5M and the Trifecta 1/10th buggy rear wing. Starting with the body whose design elements sport the finger prints of Pro-Line’s Lee Martin who first brought the shape to the Tamiya TRF201 buggy. Now the Phantom is also available for the B5M and while being aggressively shaped for a unique look, the body also sports several performance elements such as a forward-biased cabin, sweeping body lines that flow back to a single point and an optional centre fin that makes for additional high-speed stability. As usual the body comes made from clear polycarbonate and includes window masks and a decal sheet.

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March 20, 2014

Exotek B5M battery strap & FlexFit cap

New from Exotek Racing comes the ‘Flite’ carbon battery strap for the Team Associated B5M buggy and a Navy FlexFit hat. Starting with the battery retainer, the part is cut from high-quality carbon fibre, it weights in at only 6g and replaces the stock composite strap with a more rigid part. The direct replacement strap is useable with stock and aftermarket thumbscrews. Also new is the adult-size FlexFit hat with embroidered Exotek team logo to show your passion to everything Exotek. The cap is available in S/M and L/LX sizes.

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March 17, 2014

Replay XD1080 Mini camera system

Replay distributors Team Associated introduce the XD1080 Mini “action” HD camera system. Combining the features and 1080p Full HD video function of the XD1080 and the small dimensions of the XD720, the XD1080 Mini is meant to be the smallest and lightest HD cam on the market. The waterproof camera captures 60 frames per second at 720p or 30 frames at 1080p, it features a new internal mic for improved audio and offers a 120 degree field of view. The XD 1080 Mini can also use aftermarket lenses and filters with the removable front lens bezel to accept Replay’s ProLens 37mm adapter. The cam comes with a Heimlock 360 degree swivel and a Lowboy fixed mount, three different snap trays, a 4GB MicroSD card, MiniUSB cable, decals and a handy transportation bag.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

March 14, 2014

RudeBits B5M LiPo battery brace

Following the respective part for the rear motor Team Associated B5 RudeBits now also have a LiPo battery brace for the mid motor B5M buggy available. Made from high-quality carbon fibre the part is made to be a direct replacement for the standard composite plastic part.

Source: RudeBits [rudebits.co.uk]