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February 3, 2012

Toy Fair 2012 – Various

Pro-Line are present at the Hoeco stand and have on display their new Bulldog body shells for the Durango DEX210 and DEX410. Used by factory driver Hupo Honigl at the recent Reedy Invitational race, the cab forward design offers racers a stylish and high performance new body option for both cars. Also seen on the Hoeco stand is the Volksmotor that we wrote about last week, a 9 port Novarossi on road .21 engine with a sub 200 euro price.

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January 26, 2012

Associated XP SC700-BL & SC1200-BL ESCs

Team Associated’s XP SC700-BL and SC1200-BL brushless ESCs are now available. Both models are available as a stand-alone unit or in combination with a powerful Reedy 540-SL/550-SL brushless motor. XP Brushless ESCs are water-resistant for maximum durability. Their light weight and compact design allows for easy installation in most 1:10 vehicles. Simple calibration and a wide variety of tuning options make these ESCs perfect for both casual enthusiasts and racers. When paired with a Reedy 540-SL/550-SL brushless motor, you create a potent combination of power and efficiency that brings performance to a new level. More power and less maintenance, elevate the fun factor by increasing top speeds and reducing down time.

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January 24, 2012

Avid B4 aluminium steering bellcranks

Avid B4 aluminium steering bellcranks are machined from billet 6061-T6 aluminium alloy, black anodized, and laser etched for a premium look. Each package includes 1 left and 1 right bellcrank which replace the plastic servo saver and bellcrank on any B4, B4.1, T4, T4.1, and SC10. These aluminium bellcranks eliminate flex in the steering system for maximum steering feel. They also eliminate the plastic servo saver which can fail and cause DNFs. Associated ace Ryan Maifield installed the Avid bellcranks on his B4 and went on to take the win at the Winter Midwest Championships in Columbus, Ohio.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

January 19, 2012

Pro-Line 2012 Bulldog for RC8.2

New from Pro-Line for the Associated RC8.2 is the 2012 Bulldog. Ryan Cavalieri is preparing for the IFMAR World Championships in 2012 and has developed the most advanced body yet. He took great care in refining the design for 2012 to create even more stability with enhanced steering to gain an advantage on the track. The windshield is steeper to create more down force over the front wheels and the roof ridges have been raised to channel the air flow over the middle of the body for increased high-speed stability. The rear of the roof has been lowered and fins have been added to achieve maximum engine head cooling and stable air flow over the body. The fins also add rigidity to the body to increase aerodynamic efficiency.

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January 7, 2012

Associated RC10B4.1 Worlds Car kit

Since its release in 2003 the RC10B4 remains undefeated on a world level, having won five IFMAR World Championships in a row. In commemoration of their most recent 2WD Off Road World Championship win, Associated are proud to bring you the RC10B4.1 Worlds Car kit. The kit comes with the chassis spec’d out the same as the Team Associated buggies that were driven by Ryan Cavalieri, Ryan Maifield and Neil Cragg at the 2011 IFMAR World Championships in Vaasa, Finland. It has all the latest Factory Team features, starting with the +8mm B4.1 chassis conversion which greatly improves the overall stability and handling of the buggy, making it easier to drive and lower your lap times. Topping off the +8mm B4.1 chassis is the Pro-Line Bulldog +8mm body. Other features include the Factory Team 0° rear hubs, Factory Team rear ballast weight, and the new B4.1 Worlds Car setup sheet.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

January 5, 2012

Yannick Aigoin joins Team Associated

The TLR exodus continues with French & European Champion, and World Finalist, Yannick Aigion joining Team Associated. For many years Yannick has been at the very top of the European and World 1/8th nitro scene. A consummate professional, his dedication to performance and promotion is exactly what Team Associated and CML have been looking for as they look to build on the success of the new RC8.2 in France and into further International markets. In addition to driving the RC8.2, Yannick will also be working with CML to further drive sales of Team Associated product through a new business venture, CML France. Since being granted distribution rights for France alongside their established UK market, CML have been steadily building a customer base within France and will now be able to provide dealers with a more attractive one-to-one contact through Yannick both trackside, in-store and online.

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December 9, 2011

Associated RC8.2 lightweight alu screw set

The cool blue look of this RC8.2 aluminium screw set and the lightweight function give you the best of both worlds, a winning edge with style. The set includes an insert listing all 98 screws and where to install them on the car.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

December 8, 2011

Associated 26 Time World Champion hat

Continuing with Associated’s clothing and merchandising releases, the US company have released its all-new 26 Time IFMAR World Champions hat to commemorate the 25th and 26th World title that were clinched this summer by Ryan Cavalieri. Black with the Associated 26 Time Logo on the front, these FlexFit hats come in two sizes Small/Medium and Large/X-Large.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]