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April 5, 2013

Keven Hébert signs Associated/Reedy extension

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]

April 3, 2013

Yaiba RB6, B4 & XB4 option parts

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.

Click here to view the other new parts

April 2, 2013

Team Associated 1/8th pinions

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.

Source: Associated [teamassociated.com]

April 2, 2013

Team Associated zipped hooded sweater

Team Associated have released their latest zipped hooded sweater. Featuring the company’s logo, with blue highlights printed across the front, the left arm sports the RC10.com logo on the wrist. This comfortable, black hoodie with two outer pockets is available in six sizes from small to xxx-large.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

March 31, 2013

PSM Racing RC8.2 & RC8.2e central braces

PSM Racing have produced two new central diff/drake braces for the Associated RC8.2 and RC8.2e. The RC8.2 brace will support the Central diff/brake unit and will keep it fixed even on high temperatures. The set comes with two quality Ball Bearings for the brake cams. The RC8.2e brace is similar but is missing the brake cam holes. Both braces are made from 3mm thick high quality carbon fibre and weight 5.6g and 5.4g respectively.

View the RC8-2e brace here

March 31, 2013

Tourex RC8 lower suspension blocks

Tourex have released these new lower suspension blocks C & D for the Associated RC8 buggy. Made from 7075 aluminium they are strong precise and allow you to reach 3 degrees of toe in. They are designed to be used with the original RC8 plastic inserts.

Source: Tourex [tourex-shop.com]

March 29, 2013

JConcepts Escape body for SC10B

Introducing the Escape body by JConcepts, specifically designed for the newly released Team Associated SC10B vehicle. Breaking into the world of Short Course buggy racing, JConcepts has stepped up with the first aftermarket body designed around the new high-energy vehicle. The first thing noticed on the Escape is its narrowed front-end which tucks nicely against the chassis geometry. The increased front tuck tightens up the large gap in-between the chassis and stock SC10B body making the Escape a superior jumping body with its first heavy detail. Just above the tucked portion, in front of the cock-pit area, rests a reverse scoop giving an area to trim for more air-relief. A small ledge entering the cab guides the air slightly further than the original body while the main side-pods have chiseled ducts which wrap around the bolt-on plastic caging. Just behind the roll-cage area, number plates are built into the body giving the body a slightly raked look and appropriate place for small racing numbers.

View more details & images here

March 25, 2013

Yaiba Racing B4 & RB6 aluminium options

Yaiba Racing have released some new parts for Team Associated B4 and Kyosho RB6. First up for the B4 is this lightweight and strong aluminium bell crank set which gives a more direct steering feeling without servo saver function. Next up for the RB6 is a super hard heat sink motor plate machined from 3mm thick A7075 aluminium. A special heatsink design improves heat dissipation and weight reduction. The motor screws can be held in place by O-rings while attaching or removing the motor simplifying the process. The weight of this product is almost the same as the kit standard motor plate so there is no need to change your set-up. Finally for the RB6 is this precision machined aluminium rear upper bulkhead for mid motor layout. It significantly improves strength and durability and the ball stud attachment position is the same as the kit standard so no need to adjust your setting.

View the RB6 option parts here