Team Associated introduce the Qualifier Series Apex Mini Touring cars. The ready-to-run cars base on the iconic RC18 chassis and feature a 4WD shaft drivetrain, full ball bearings, symmetrical lower suspension arms, adjustable fluid-filled shock absorbers and a 370-size high-performance motor. Available with blue or yellow ‘Niteline’ body shells the kits include a 2.4GHz radio system, NiMH battery and suitable charger.
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Centro introduce the C.4.1 +8mm extended hard chassis for the popular Team Associated B4 conversion kit. The new chassis is designed to refine the handling, giving more stability and a better balance. The material has also been changed to a harder compound with the overall result giving faster lap times with more consistency. To compliment the chassis, the battery brace has been re-designed to account for the extra length. As well as the option to move the original fitting for saddle pack cells into a forward or rearward position, the brace is now wider and longer to allow for ‘Shorty’ packs to also be fitted, either across the chassis or lengthways to give the racer increased options for chassis layout and weight distribution. All the original Centro parts will fit this chassis/battery brace so nothing else extra is needed.
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Avid announce new option parts for the Team Associated B44.2 and B44.1 buggy. Available soon is a 2.5mm machined aluminium chassis kit for the B44.2 buggy that adds 55g of weight while making for a lower centre of gravity at the same time. It is cut from 7075 aluminium, comes hard anodised and laser-etched with the reduced chassis flex making for increased steering and a more predictable handling. Included in the set are a 9g aluminium and a 3g delrin weight as well as an Upgrade RC chassis wrap. The weight ballast pieces are also available separately to add additional weight if needed. Beside the low and medium weight parts also a 21g steel weight will become available. B44.1 owners will also come into the favour of using the new alloy chassis by using the B44.1 +8 upgrade package. The set includes battery trays, battery staps, a rear centre CVA bone and an Avid +8mm carbon fibre top deck beside all needed hardware.
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CML Distribution announce the release of the Centro RC8.2 EU Conversion kit. The limited edition kit was successfully tested by Worlds Finalist Yannick Aigoin and is moving the engine into a more forward position on the RC8.2 buggy for more versatility as well as more forward traction. In addition modified rear arms and new rear outer hub carries make the car more stable resulting in an overall quicker car in most conditions. Included in the set are a hard anodised 7075 aluminium chassis, front chassis brace, rear hub carriers, modified rear A-arms, rear outer hinge pin, centre front and rear driveshafts as well as a new fuel tank and fuel tank posts.
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Team Associated introduce the updated RC8.2 RS RTR 1/8th nitro buggy. Based on the ROAR nationals winning RC8.2 full spec competition buggy the RS offers a black anodised 7075 alloy chassis, low centre of gravity 3mm 7075 alloy shock towers and the updated RC8.2 racing suspension geometry. Included in the set also come aluminium steering knuckles, an upgraded dual bellcrank steering and 16mm 6061 alloy big bore shock absorbers. The buggy comes factory-assembled and including a Reedy .21VS engine with 2-chamber tuned exhaust, DS1510MG metal gear steering servo and XP 2.4GHz radio system.
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Team Associated and Reedy are very happy to announce that Keven Hébert has signed a multi-year contract extension and will continue to race Team Associated’s TC6.1 Worlds, 12R5.2, and 10R5.1. Keven will now be using Reedy Sonic Mach 2 motors in all his vehicles and will continue using Reedy LiPo batteries and LRP Flow Works Team ESCs. Reedy department manager Rick Hohwart was happy to hear the news of the extension, saying, “Keven is one of the fastest drivers in the world and his input is highly valuable when it comes to developing new products. Not only is a he a great racer, but he is always willing to help fellow racers with questions and feedback regarding setups, gearing, etc.” Keven was excited about the signing, saying,
I am looking forward to continuing my racing career with AE/Reedy and working closely with the R&D department in the development of new and exciting products. I appreciate the opportunity and look forward to the remainder of 2013 and beyond.
Source: Associated [teamassociated.com]
Yaiba Racing announce the soon release of new aluminium option parts for the Kyosho RB6, Team Associated B4 and Xray XB4 buggy. Starting with the RB6 parts, the company comes up with some more suspension components in the form of wide rear suspension mounts for mid and rear motor buggies. They are CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium, sport a bright red anodising and white writings for easy identification. Available will be RF, RR and RR mid motor parts all of which are direct replacements for the kit’s plastic mounts. New for the Team Associated B4 comes an aluminium front bulkhead that weights in at around 9.5g and that therefore is 5g heavier than the stock plastic part. Made for the Xray XB4 is an aluminium servo saver crank. As the Kyosho parts the items come red anodised and with laser-etched writings. All of the new parts will become available by mid April.
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Team Associated have announced the addition of four more pinions to its 1:8 electric line of vehicles. These mod1 pitch gears will expand any racer’s track-tuning options and are now available in 18T, 19T, 20T and 21T versions. These pinions will fit on the RC8.2e, SC8.2e, RC8Be, RC8e, RC8Te, and SC8e.
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