Team Titan have released their Blitz BuggyRC8 body shell, designed for the Associated RC8B 1/8th scale buggy. The new design features a low profile edge and side wing design to give more down force for the chassis. Made with 1.5mm thick polycarbonate with protect film for painting, it is supplied with window mask and decals.
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Team Associated have released their range of 1/8th scale off road brushless converted chassis’ in a combo with high tech brushless systems from LRP. The RC8Te Truggy kit, RC8e Buggy kit and SC8e short course truck can now be bought with the SPX8 speedo and Vector 8 motor, which are the perfect fit for the different cars. The SPX8 features special 1/8th power profiles with a capacitor optimized for this larger scale, while the Vector 8 motor is available in both the 2500kv and 2800kv versions.
Source: Associated [rc10.com]
Associated have been showing of their new line of RC18, with the introduction here at the show of the T2 and B2. No longer shaft driven the new cars resemble mini B44 buggies with their 2 belt drive and slipper clutch. Supplied as an RTR, they have been redesigned from the ground up and also come with a new servo saver and with the company’s 2.4Ghz radio system. The bodies too have been given a redesign to freshen up the line an accommodate their new internals.
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Now you can enjoy Team Associated’s world-class performance with true scale authenticity in a 1:18 scale late model oval racer. Team Associated have introduced the RC18 Late Model, a 1:18 scale RTR (Ready-To-Run) electric 4WD late model oval racer. The RC18 Late Model features a newly designed chassis with a fully enclosed, 2-belt, drive train system that is capable of handling the extreme amount of power that today’s brushless motors and LiPo batteries can dish out. Along with durability, the drive train is sealed to help keep rocks and dirt away from all the gears and pulleys. The RC18 Late Model comes fully assembled with a painted and decaled late model race body, chrome late model style wheels, aggressive checkerboard tread scale tires, all designed to look just like the full-size race cars that run in dirt oval series around the country.
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Team Associated have announced the introduction of the Factory Team ball differential specifically designed for the SC10. Once built, the differential fits directly into the stock SC10 transmission case without any modifications. Racers have long enjoyed the handling benefits that a ball differential offers. For nearly 30 years, competition electric off-road cars have been equipped with them, and for good reason, ball differentials improve handling consistency over bumpy surfaces while increasing cornering capabilities. Each outdrive is machined from hardened steel for exceptional durability, then lightened to reduce rotating mass. The outdrives are also available separately so that current T4 and B4 differentials can be upgraded for use in the SC10.
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CML have welcomed Phil Sleigh to the Associated team for 2010. The former X-Factory driver brings with him a wealth of experience having been racing at national level for many years. The last couple of years have seen Phil move up a level and take his first national victory. Phil will be driving the Associated B4 & B44 cars with Novak Electronics and had this to say about the deal:
Joining the CML team to run for Team Associated is an awesome opportunity. Both the B4 & B44 are proven race winning chassis’ and I hope to use this to produce consistently high National results in both 2WD & 4WD. The team have already been great with set-up help and I’m sure I’ll be taking advantage of the vast AE experience within the team through-out the year. I’ll be running both the Novak Ballistic motors and the soon to be available new Kinetic speedos and from early running the Novak equipment provides excellent power and smooth delivery. I have also taken the chance to switch to running Savox servos, which have become a very popular, affordable and high performance option used by many top racers.
Phil’s racing plans for 2010 include all off-road Nationals, the Euros in Vienna and competing in the Mid-West Regionals.
Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]
Team Associated have introduced a range of titanium nitride coated ball studs to its Factory Team line of high performance accessories. Used primarily on shock shafts, titanium nitride coating reduces friction while increasing durability. When used on ball studs, suspension components move more freely which in both on-road and off-road applications means more consistent handling and reduced maintenance. Packaged in pairs in metric and standard sizes with long or short necks for use on Team Associated on-road and off-road vehicles.
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Some new products from Associated and Reedy, starting with the new set of CVDs from MIP for the SC18 and RC18R. Designed to enhance the performance of you car by improving delivery of power to the wheels, this set includes all the parts you need to make 2 complete CVD axles. For the Reedy 121VR .21 off road engine, is this new ceramic rear bearing, which will provide less friction, last longer than the standard steel bearing and will help your motor obtain higher RPM.
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