October 23, 2013

JConcepts B44.2 X-Flow body

JConcepts B44.2 X-Flow body

JConcepts introduce the X-Flow Finnisher body shell for the Team Associated B44.2 buggy. The body that was used by Steve Hartson during his World Championship winning campaign features a revamped design with additional air-flow relief areas which impact the motor and speed controller directly in order to lower the component’s temperatures for improved performance. The Finnisher-based X-flow has deeper pockets near the front of the side-pods and just behind the cab which allow cut-out options and it is a direct fit on all B44.2 buggies. Included with the body come two 6.5″ wide Hi-Clearance rear wings.

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October 22, 2013

Centro C4.2 alloy bulkhead & 2.5° suspension mount

Centro C4.2 alloy bulkhead & 2.5° suspension mount

Team Associated introduce new option parts for the Centro C4.2 conversion kit in the form of a rear aluminium bulkhead and a 2.5° rear hinge pin brace. Starting with the bulkhead, the part is CNC-machined from aluminium, it sports the stock geometry but a less bulky design compared to the kit’s plastic part for a sleeker overall appearance. At the same time rigidity is increased thanks to the stronger material which is ideal when racing modified classes. The second new part is the 2.5° rear hinge pink block that again is machined from high-quality aluminium and it comes black anodised. The suspension mount features 0.5° less toe compared to the kit 3° block for added straight line speed and a more agile handling on high bite tracks. Included with the block come suitable delrin hinge pin inserts.

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October 18, 2013

Avid B44.2 brass chassis weight

Avid B44.2 brass chassis weight

Designed for the Avid B44.2 hard-anodised aluminium chassis kit is this 31g brass weight insert. It rounds out the already existing range of delrin, aluminium and steel inserts in order to provide a maximum of tuneability. The insert attached to the chassis via 4-40 screws and adds 31g of weight between the saddle pack battery, something that can be helpful on low-bite or very bumpy tracks.

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October 17, 2013

JConcepts B4, T4 & SC10 front suspension brace

JConcepts B4, T4 & SC10 front suspension brace

New from JConcepts comes this front suspension brace for Team Associated B4, T4 and SC10 vehicles. The all aluminium machined and anodised brace is spot on in terms of geometry, fit, finish and position. The tightened design eliminates extra bulk and weight with deep cutouts. As a bonus the new front suspension brace is designed around and includes a heavy-duty 4-40 x 5/16” button head screw instead of the stock 2/56 screw set. The part is a direct fit and available in blue or black colour.

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October 17, 2013

JConcepts aluminium shock bottom pivot balls

JConcepts aluminium shock bottom pivot balls

Made for many Team Associated 1/10th off-road vehicles is this aluminium pivot ball set from JConcepts. The CNC-machined and blue anodised lower pivot balls are of a serrated design to twist into the plastic for a more secure shock fitment even when the going gets tough. The rear part features an extended standoff to move the shock further away from the turnbuckle allowing additional clearance. 4 pieces are included per package including 2 standard front pivots and 2 of the extended, serrated pivots and longer screw for the rear with the balls being available in blue or black colour.

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September 27, 2013

MIP Pucks 17.5 drive system & alloy C-CVD’s

MIP Pucks 17.5 drive system & alloy C-CVD's

MIP introduce new drivetrain option parts for a wide range of 1/10th off-road vehicles. First up is the Pucks 17.5 drive system, a blend of aluminium differential outdrives, aluminium C-CVD drive shafts and orange plastic pucks that take the place of the gnarly steel drive pins. The parts scrub around 50 percent of weight in the drivetrain increasing acceleration and deceleration while lowering motor temperature at the same time. The plastic pucks significantly reduce outdrive wear at the same time as there is no metal-to-metal contact lowering running costs over time too. The set is ideal for 17.5T stock racers and includes pucks, outdrives, a diff gear, bearings and hardware, bones and axles, lube and thread lock and it is available for the RB5/6, Ultima SC-R, TLR 22/T/SC, as well as B4, T4 and SC10 kits.

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September 26, 2013

Centro T4.2 mid motor truck conversion

Centro T4.2 mid motor truck conversion

Not in use at this week’s Buggy World Championship but on show is Centro’s forthcoming conversion kit for the Team Associated’s T4.2 racing truck. The kit is based on the successful B4.2 mid-motor kit and offers a black anodised aluminium chassis, carbon fibre chassis stiffeners and a rear shock tower from the same material. Taken over from the buggy conversion are the rear composite bulkhead and the moulded gearbox that was introduced with the C4.2 kit. Different from the buggy kit the truck conversion allows for multiple battery layouts from stock as the carbon battery braces take saddle and shorty packs as well as the new ‘square’ packs introduced by Reedy. There is no word on a release date yet but all parts beside the rear body mounts look pretty final meaning the kit should hit stores soon.

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