July 3, 2010

Associated RC10T4.1 Factory Team kit

Associated RC10T4.1 Factory Team kit

Since its release in 2003, the RC10T4 remains undefeated on a national level, having won seven consecutive ROAR National Championships. Driven by this continuing success, the designers in Area 51 spent countless hours refining the T4 to meet the demands of today’s LiPo batteries and brushless motors. The RC10T4.1 Factory Team kit is the product of all this effort and comes armed with Factory Team aluminium rear hubs, V2 slipper, Hi-Flow T4 body, and optimized suspension setup to help you quickly master any track.

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June 30, 2010

Exclusive – Associated TC6

Exclusive - Associated TC6

With the 1/12th Worlds now over, focus has now switched to touring car and on today’s preperation day we sat down with Team Associated who gave us the scoop on their new TC6 chassis, that is making its international debut at this race. Retaining the same lower front and rear wishbones, C-hubs and rear uprights from the TC5, the rest of the car is different. A focus on LiPo and brushless the most noticable change is to the chassis which is very narrow and no longer sports battery slots.

View the full write up on our event page here.


June 2, 2010

STRC Blitz knuckles & SC10 gun metal parts

STRC Blitz knuckles & SC10 gun metal parts

New from ST Racing Concepts comes these in-line steering knuckles for HPI Blitz short course truck. Precision CNC machined from high-grade aluminium, they greatly improve durability and adds that great factory looks to the front suspension of your HPI Blitz. In-line geometry will give your HPI Blitz more steering and help the truck navigate the tighter turns around the track. Available anodized in gun metal, silver, orange and limited edition red. For the Associated SC10 short course truck, its popular line of option parts now gets a new color, the more racer preferred gun metal anodizing. STRC also sent us a sneak peek of their upcoming Jammin SCRT10 option parts available mid-June.

View the other parts here


May 29, 2010

Associated black Vertigo long sleeve tee

Associated black Vertigo long sleeve tee

For those who crave more than just a black, blue or white Vertigo tee or grey Vertigo hooded sweatshirt, Team Associated have broadened your options with this comfy, 100% cotton, long sleeve black Vertigo T-shirt. Available in a wide range of sizes, wear it with the black AE FlexFit cap for that factory team look.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]


May 28, 2010

DE Racing RC8 & RC8T mud guards

DE Racing RC8 & RC8T mud guards

DE Racing have released two new additions to their line of mud guards with the introduction of versions for the Associated RC8, RC8B & SC8 and the RC8T. Engineered to be direct installation parts, with no additional body trimming or added holes to the suspension arms required, they install in minutes and will protect the rear suspension and drive train components from damage or contamination from rocks, dirt or mud. Proudly designed and manufactured in the U.S.A. from scuff resistant plastic, these mud guards will withstand much more abuse than a thin lexan, or carbon fiber plate and are the latest must have item for your buggy and truggy.

Source: DE Racing [deracing.net]


May 19, 2010

Associated SC10 Brushless RTR

Associated SC10 Brushless RTR

Team Associated’s Brushless SC10, modeled after the trucks racing in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, now comes loaded with new features for this season. Coming pre-fitted with the XP/Reedy 3300 KV Brushless system and is controlled by a XP3-SS 2.4GHz 3-channel radio system. Based on the 7-time R.O.A.R. Nationals-winning RC10T4, the SC10 brushless comes ready-to-run with a factory-finished short-course race truck body, short-course-style wheels, and aggressive tread multi-terrain tires, all which have been designed to look just like the full-size race trucks that run in short-course off-road series around the country. Available in Lucas Oil, Speed Tech, Pro Comp and Rockstar-Makita versions.

View the full feature list here


May 17, 2010

Factory Team B44 cam motor mount & rear hubs

Factory Team B44 cam motor mount & rear hubs

Associated have released some new Factory Team option parts for their B44 4wd buggy. Starting with this 7075 blue anodized aluminium cam motor mount, it ensures that gear mesh adjustments are simplified. This secure clamping system, with additional set-screw for extra safety, allows the motor to install easily from the side. Also new are these 7075 blue anodized aluminium rear hubs with molded camber link tower. Available in 0°, 0.5°, 1° and 1.5° versions, the molded camber link tower provides additional security for your investment against broken ball studs. Link tower ‘A’ has standard holes, while there is an optional ‘B’ tower with in-between options. It uses larger 0.5″ diameter outer bearings for increased durability and fits the B44 without any additional parts. Also fits the B4, B4.1, T4, T4.1, SC10 with the addition of different bearings and crush tubes.

View the rear hubs here


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