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March 30, 2011

FTW RC Ultima RB5, B4.1 & Cougar SV shells

FTW Racing Components today announced its official company debut. Created to equip radio control car enthusiasts and serious racers with components exhibiting form and function that defies convention, FTW RC will produce bodies, wings, and associated parts for 1:10 and 1:8 scale radio control cars. Along with the company debut, FTW RC announced its initial lineup of 1:10 scale off-road buggy bodies, including versions for the popular Team Associated B4.1, Schumacher Cougar SV and Kyosho Ultima RB5 platforms. FTW RC will continue to expand beyond the initial product offering to include bodies for most 1:10 and 1:8 scale platforms. According to co-founder Joshua Riewe, “Prototype FTW bodies for several popular 1:8 scale buggy platforms are currently undergoing testing at national level races. The lessons we learn from in-race testing will be incorporated into the final products that will soon be available to the public.”

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March 25, 2011

C4.1 Centro B4.1 Mid motor conversion

CML Distribution, UK importers for Associated among other brands, have release this teaser graphic on their site with little information other than the name and that it will be coming soon. The C4.1 Centro is obviously a mid motor conversion for the extremely popular Team Associated B4.1 but beyond that there is no information. We will bring you the details when we get them.

Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]

March 15, 2011

Factory Team C hub tower

New from Factory Team is this optional C tower in 2.5mm carbon fibre to be used with the aluminium rear hubs. Used by Ryan Cavalieri and Ryan Maifield at the 2011 Reedy Race of Champions on the B4.1 buggy, it lowers the outer link positions for lower roll center providing more rear end stability. Suitable for the B4, B4.1, B44, T4, T4.1, SC10.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

March 9, 2011

Brian Kinwald back at Team Associated

Team Associated is pleased to announce the return of two-time IFMAR World Champion Brian Kinwald back to their factory race team. Brian started his career with Team Associated in 1989 as a local driver for Team Associated and quickly rose to the top ranks under the tutelage of Cliff Lett and Mike Reedy. His Team Associated career culminated in 1993 when he won his first, and Team Associated’s twelfth, IFMAR World Championship in Basildon, England. Now over 15 years later, Kinwald returns home to where it all began. A wiser, more experienced Kinwald will bring his vast knowledge and development experience to the Team Associated stable. He will be working closely with Team Associated Engineering, developing current and future projects, including the recently released SC10 4×4. Additionally Brian will continue to compete at the highest level at the major events including the IFMAR World Championships, ROAR Nationals and other major events.

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March 3, 2011

Dennis Fadtke signs for Thunder Tiger Europe

Thunder Tiger Europe have signed Polish National Champion Dennis Fadtke to race their line of Associated electric cars. The German driver, who raced a Tamiya in the past will run the TC6 touring car internationally as well as running the B4.1, B44.1 and RC12RS at selected events. Dennis is looking forward to working together with TTE and wanted to give special thanks to Niko Triandafilidis for his great support in previous years.

March 1, 2011

Associated Stencil t-shirt and sweater

As seen being worn by Associated team drivers at last weekend’s Dirt Nitro Challenge, the Team have released their new stencil t-shirt and hooded sweatshirt. Wear the Team’s newest look. Both are made using a comfy, 100% cotton, with short-sleeve t-shirt coming in blue while grey is the colour choice for the new sweatshirt which features drawstring hood and front pockets. Available in the usual range of sizes.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

February 25, 2011

Litemodz TC6 & TCX super spools

Litemodz have produced two super spools for the Team Associated TC6 and Hotbodies TCX. Incorporating a 7075 T6 alloy centre and uniquely designed heavy duty replaceable Delrin cups with integrated sleeves, this system eliminates all unwanted backlash offering great performance. The added bonus for the TC6 is that the blades are no longer necessary.

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February 14, 2011

Factory Team hex driver set & hardened tip set

New from the Factory Team, this 8-Piece hex driver set is a compact and lightweight tool solution for everyone from the new enthusiast to the pro racer. The most popular standard and metric hex sizes are included and conveniently store inside the machined aluminum handle. The hardened tips can be used in power screwdrivers with a 1/4” hex drive to tackle heavier jobs such as 1:8 vehicle maintenance. Additional sizes, as well as nut driver and screwdriver tips, are also available. Also released is this 5-piece hardened tip set featuring the most popular hex tip sizes for nitro vehicle construction and maintenance. Supplied in a convenient storage case, the hardened tips can be used in power screwdrivers with a 1/4” hex drive to tackle heavier jobs such as 1:8 vehicle maintenance.

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