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February 19, 2021

Associated RC8B3 Factory Team 92mm universals

Team Associated have introduced these optional Factory Team 92mm universals for your RC8B3 series buggy. They replace the original RC8B3 90.5mm and 93.5mm universals and will work on the front and rear end of the RC8B3, RC8B3.1 and RC8B3.2 buggies when using a 15mm rear outdrive and 17mm front outdrive. A universal joint has less mechanical bind than a CVA joint resulting in a softer suspension feel when compared to the stock 94mm CVAs. Universals will promote better handling in rough terrain and require minimal maintenance to keep performing at the highest level. Includes two 92mm universals per package.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

February 16, 2021

Factory Team RC8 dogbone sets & gear mesh inserts

Factory Team offers these dogbone sets for the RC8B3 series buggies and RC8T3 series. Dogbones will increase the efficiency and life of your centre drive line over universals because of the simplified drive system with only one drive pin instead of two used in a universal joint. Each set contains one dogbone, one outdrive, and one M5x4mm set screw and are available for the front and rear of the RC8B3 and only the front of the RC8T3. Factory Team have also introduced gear mesh inserts for quickly setting the gear mesh on the RC8B3 or RC8T3 nitro platforms. Especially useful on the stock 2-piece motor mount, they can also be used on the FT 3-piece mount to set gear mesh with proper teeth alignment. The inserts are compatible with 13T and 14T clutch bells without any changes to the insert orientation. Made specifically for OS based engines, these inserts also work will with other .21 sized engines.

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February 11, 2021

RDRP T6.2 & SC6.2 hard front anti-roll bar set

Revolution Design have released this hard front anti-roll bar set for the T6.2 & SC6.2 (1.5/1.6/1.7mm). Although today’s stadium and short course trucks are based on low-centre-of-gravity platforms, available options still focus on dirt tracks. As a consequence, racers are either to improvise or will be unable to unlock their trucks’ full potential on high-grip surfaces. With their wide front tires, trucks can be a handful on carpet and Astroturf, because the anti-roll bars on the market are not up to the task of taming down your front end, until now that is. RDRP has come up with a set of three anti-roll bars with high-grip racetracks in mind. Available at an economic price, this is a welcome option for everyone racing an Associated 6 series truck on carpet or Astroturf.

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February 9, 2021

Team Associated Pro4 SC10 RTR

Team Associated announce the release of the Pro4 SC10, a Ready-To-Run RC electric Short Course truck. It features some major upgrades not normally found in RTRs, including a water-resistant high-power Reedy brushless speed control, Reedy 3300kV brushless motor, water-resistant enclosed receiver box, adjustable oil-filled coil-over shock absorbers and four-wheel independent suspension. Drivetrain features three heavy-duty sealed gear differentials and the short course proudly rolls and jumps on Fifteen52 Turbomac HD wheels wrapped in realistic off-road General Tire GT Grabber all-terrain tires. The 2.4GHz 2-channel radio system includes an adjustable digital gyro, which allows vehicle stability to be adjusted to match the terrain and a digital high-torque Reedy servo round out the Pro4 SC10 as a potent short-course contender.

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February 9, 2021

RDRP B6.2 -1° D suspension block

RDRP presents their new -1° D suspension block for the Associated B6.2 2WD buggy. With this item, it is possible to either reduce rear toe-in for less rolling resistance and more corner speed on high-bite surfaces such as carpet and Astroturf, or to run your rear arms in a narrower position for more roll on slippery tracks. Machined from durable aluminium and black anodised, it has chamfered and polished edges for looks and of course is compatible with the full range of Team Associated B6.2 pill inserts.

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February 1, 2021

Factory Team 2mm thickness V2 shock pistons

Factory Team have introduced a new tuning option for off-road 12mm shocks. The new 2mm thickness V2 shock pistons decrease damping and pack compared to their standard 2.5mm thickness kit counterparts. Keeping the same 2-hole valving, the shorter thickness piston allows for faster fluid flow, and less pack while the shock takes fast impacts from jumps and bumps. This results in a small shift, giving the car more traction and less pack, which racers can tune for an advantage in a wide range of conditions.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

January 28, 2021

T-Works RC8T3.2 steel CVDs

For the Team Associated RC8T3.2 and 3.1, T-Works have produced this range of steel CVDs. Available for both the front and rear of the car as well as for the rear centre, they are made from high-quality steel and both the shaft and coupling feature a black surface coating for wear resistance. Sold as a pair, the front and rear shafts are 133mm long while the rear centre shaft is 165mm long.

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January 26, 2021

PSM B74 front & rear chassis brace sets

PSM have released new front and rear chassis brace sets for the Associated B74. Developed to improve the performance of your B74 vehicle, the rear features three 9,5g balancing weights and an aluminium body, while the front features one 9,0g balance weight. Especially in high traction conditions, the included balance weight can help to dial in the balance of your buggy and the aluminium design reduces lateral torsion in the centre of the chassis. In addition. the longitudinal stiffness of the vehicle will be improved as well.

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