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August 20, 2013

Vision Racing SC10 carbon chassis stiffener

Vision Racing introduce 2mm carbon fibre chassis stiffeners for the Team Associated SC10 series vehicles. This upgrade is designed to enhanced the performance of the truck’s stock chassis flex by stiffening and adding weight to the lowest point of the chassis but also keeping it centralised for improved handling characteristics. The modification is comparable to adding carbon arms and parts to the Team Associated vehicles allowing it to work much better on high bite tracks and it works well with the new anti-roll bar kit allowing it to carry even more corner speed. Included with the carbon parts come 18 4-40 x 3/16 countersunk screws for installation.

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August 14, 2013

Smokem Racing TC6MX carbon chassis

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Smokem Racing introduce this optional carbon fibre chassis for the Team Associated TC6 and TC6.1 touring car. Called the TC6MX the chassis offers additional flex, delivering more grip and a wider tuning window. This allows the driver to dial-in the car over a wider range of temperature and track conditions. The 2.25mm thick chassis features distinctive curved shoulders that enhances the flex characteristics of the chassis compared to the stock TC6 and TC6.1 designs. As a result, the TC6MX delivers unparalleled handling response during quick direction changes and turn-in, while maintaining maximum stability on corner exit.

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August 14, 2013

Zen-Racing 1/12 rear pod

Zen-Racing have launched a new rear pod assembly for the most popular 1/12 cars on the market. The rear motor mount and suspension part is made from high-quality 2.5mm carbon fibre and aerospace-quality aluminium. It is of a full box design to keep the pod rigid and square under the extreme forces of the modern brushless motors. Existing rear pods with plastic ride height adjusters can distort under the torque from the motor, the Zen option stops this and it also incorporates a sliding ride height adjustment for the rear axle doing away with the need to remove the shaft to adjust the ground clearance. An optional carbon shim set is also available offering adjustment steps down to 0.15mm. The upgrade part is available for Associated, Yokomo, CRC, Serpent and other chassis.

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August 8, 2013

Neil Cragg secures 2013 BRCA 4WD buggy title

A win at the recent BRCA 1/10th off-road nationals in Stotfold secures Team Associated’s Neil Cragg the early win of the 2013 BRCA 4WD buggy title with one round remaining. Neil has scored maximum points in three rounds so far and can complete his 17th BRCA National Championship with a perfect score at Oswestry in the final round. Leading the points in the 2WD category entering the final round, Neil is in the driver’s seat to capture his second title this year.

Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]

August 8, 2013

Centro C4.2 Conversion Kit for the B4.2

Available now for pre-order on rc10.com is the updated Centro C4.2 Mid Motor Conversion kit for the B4.2 buggy. Developed in Europe and designed specifically for very high-traction surfaces, the Centro C4.2 Mid Motor conversion for the B4.2 features a hard aluminium one-piece chassis, and an all-new moulded gearbox and bulkhead assembly that positions the motor in front of the rear wheel centreline, creating a centralised weight balance. Additional tuning possibilities are available with Centro’s range of optional accessories, including front bulkhead brass weights, front brace, and carbon chassis side stiffeners.

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August 8, 2013

Avid B4.2 motor centering kit & servo mounts

Avid is busy adding more option parts to their range of after market parts. First up is the motor centering kit for Team Associated’s B4.2, T4.2 and SC10.2 line of off-road vehicles as well as the respective predecessors. The parts are designed to overcome the imbalance issue often associated with the vehicles that are heavy on the left rear, which also makes an imbalance on the front tires. By shifting the motor, motorplate, and slipper 5mm towards the right, the balance is restored close to 50/50 for a more predictable handling. Along with the improved balance also goes a 6.7g weight saving. The set includes a 5mm aluminium spacer, 5mm slipper spacer, and stainless steel mount screws.

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August 7, 2013

Yaiba B4 & RB6 option parts packages

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Yaiba Racing now offers special option parts packages for the Team Associated B4 and Kyosho RB6 buggy. Starting with the B4 Base Set, included are several red anodised and laser-etched aluminium parts such as big bore shock mounts, front kingpin brace, front bulkhead, steering bellcranks, battery trap thumb screws, rear chassis brace and a motor plate. The RB6 Complete set is available for mid and rear motor cars and includes steering bellcranks, a steering rack, the graphite battery plate set with alloy posts and thumb screws, RF and RR wide suspension mounts, the specific rear bulkheads and a motor plate. The packages are ideal for everyone wishing to upgrade without having to buy the parts separately. All three packages are available very soon.

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August 2, 2013

JConcepts 1/10th AE ball-cup assortment

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JConcepts introduce their new ball-cup assortment for Team Associated 1/10th off-road vehicles. They are of a heavy-duty design and come as wedged and rib type. The wedge ball-cup has an increased diameter around the turnbuckle which naturally provides a beefy cushion between metal and plastic plus the cups feature a longer boss which slides over the solid shank of the turnbuckle increasing the overall strength of the connection. Included is an angled version of the wedge which can be used on the outside of the rear camber link for increased clearance on the rear wheel and also to the inside which increases clearance around big bore shock springs. The rib ball-cup is a more traditional design but incorporates 3 ribs across the weakest point resisting bends and tweaks normally associated with hard crashes. A short, rib ball-cup is also included for servo to steering bell-crank connection. Both the wedge and rib ball-cups include an open top which allows for ball-end accessibility for quick and damage free adjustments and they come as 36-piece sets.

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