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August 11, 2012

Reedy 250mAh 6.6V LiFe RX battery

Reedy introduce the 250mAh 6.6V LiFe RX battery that is perfect for use in 1S powered 1/12th and 1/10th pan cars that require a receiver battery. The battery sports dimensions of 34.5x21x11.5mm and its LiFe chemistry provides voltage similar to the ESC’s BEC voltage output, resulting in servos that run as intended in terms of speed, torque, and reliability. The battery features an integrated switch so that the car can be powered on and off conveniently. A separate non-switched charging jack means that the battery can remain plugged into the receiver during the charging process. The 250mAh capacity is good for a typical day’s worth of pan car racing.

Source: Associated [teamassociated.com]

August 8, 2012

Team Grid TC6 Race Version servo mount

Team Grid release the Race Version servo mount for the Team Associated TC6 series of touring cars. Designed to allow for more chassis flex with the new generation of narrow chassis plates the mount uses only a single mounting point that floats the servo slightly above the chassis allowing natural chassis flexing. The mount is CNC-machined from aluminium and bolts onto the existing holes, allowing the linkage to move more freely by eliminating the sharp movement angle.

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August 7, 2012

Team Associated RC12R5.2 Factory Team kit

Team Associated introduce the RC12R5.2 Factory Team kit. Based on the R5.1 the kit features the well known dynamic strut front end with symmetrical components with updated lower suspension arms with more accurate mounting for a more precise build every time. The 12R5.2 continues to use the wide three-point rear pod optimized for fitting brushless motors, with beefed up rear blue aluminum bulkheads to maximize rigidity and durability. Tying the two bulkheads together is the new carbon fiber motor mount cross-brace to gain further rear end rigidity and durability. Also included in the kit is a 2.5mm woven carbon fibre chassis, pivot-ball link rear suspension, refined aluminum side spring retainers and a center shock with through-shaft design.

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July 31, 2012

Associated 12mm clamping wheel hexes

Team Associated’s Factory Team aluminium 12mm clamping wheel hexes clamp securely onto the axle, preventing the hex from getting stuck in your wheels, which allows for speedy wheel changes. The hex adapters are CNC machined out of 6061-T6 aluminum and anodized Factory Team blue. The 12mm hexes use a 2-56 Socket Head Cap screw (included), which allows for the use of either a 5/64″ or 2mm Allen wrench. The hexes make a great upgrade for your SC10, or to convert your B4.1 or B44.1 to Team Associated’s new 12mm hex wheels.

Source: Associated [teamassociated.com]

July 18, 2012

Avid 1mm offset insert bushings

Avid have introduced this series of delrin 1mm offset insert bushings allowing for a new range of tuning on your RC8.2 using your kit supplied suspension mounts. After hours of testing, the Avid team is offering up this simple solution to allow racers to customize their suspension to get lower rear roll centers and adjust rear toe-in to 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 degrees as well as being able to move all of the other pivots on the chassis. Available in 1 dot (4), 2 dot (4) and 3 dot (4) or as a complete set of 12.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

July 17, 2012

Zeppin TC6.1 caster blocks & MTX5 pulley

Some new items from Zeppin Racing who have released these 7075 aluminium 4.5deg (L+R) caster blocks for the Associated TC6.1 which have an enlarged opening in the centre. The new design is to avoid the double joint dogbones touching the caster blocks when turning at a full angle. To also improve smoothness there is an additional Delrin insert for the hinge pin. Zeppin have also produced a 26T pulley for the Mugen MTX5, which is made of hard coated high quality 7075 aluminum. It has been lightened for minimizing weight.

View the MTX5 pulley here

July 15, 2012

Exotek TC6TEK performance chassis conversion

Exotek have release their TC6TEK performance ultra narrow LiPo chassis conversion set complete with bushing supported hinge pin blocks for the TC6.1 or TC6. The new design incorporates heavy duty bushing supported hinge pin blocks, the same concept incorporated into other world caliber touring cars by Tamiya, Yokomo and Hot Bodies. The steel insert bushings insure ultra free suspension movement, no matter the arm angles. Newly designed 7075 heavy duty bulkheads are included and their shortened design allows for improved chassis flex. 4 heavy duty 7075 suspension blocks are included, FF-C, FR-C (split style), RF-XB (split style) and RR-D and the included blocks will give you 0 degree of front arm sweep and 3 degrees of rear toe. The chassis is made from 2.25mm USA made precision cut soft weave carbon fiber and at only 84mm wide the main chassis can better utilize lower ride heights for more aggressive cornering.

View the complete conversion set here

July 11, 2012

Associated 16° caster blocks and spindles

Precision machined from 7075 aluminium, these 16° caster blocks and spindles have been tested and developed by Team Associated’s top pilots to provide a more forgiving steering feel and improved suspension characteristics. Used to secure wins at countless events, including the Silver State Nitro Challenge, Alabama Manufacturers Shootout and French Nationals, the Vertical Caster Blocks and Spindle assembly further optimizes the geometry for all RC8 vehicle platforms. Features include integrated steering stops, lowered roll center, allows lubrication of bearings while assembled and hat bushings and pins are now secured with set screws. They fit all early and later models of the RC8, RC8T, and SC8, nitro and electric.

Source: Associated [teamassociated.com]