Trinity have announced the release of a number of new Billet Aluminum hop-ups or the Team Associated RC8. Included in the range a new center bulkhead top plate, steering rack and not pictured, a new front and rear shock tower. All parts have been precision machined from aircraft grade aluminum and hard anodised for more strength and super close tolerances.
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RC50.com are in Cleveland at the moment for the US Indoor Champs and have managed to bag themselves the exclusive first photos of the prototype RC12L5 from Team Associated. Featuring lots of one off parts, including a completely new front end, central shock absorber as well as new carbon and aluminium parts, it seems that this car is completely new. The rear end is now very different looking much stiffer than the RC12L4 and with space for a BL motor, while the T-bar configured chassis sports a single laterally mounted centre damper, in addition to the conventional inline shock absorber. The cells also now sit in line with the direction of the car, while there is so much new on the front end it is hard to pinpoint exactly what is different.
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JConcepts have released their Illuzion body for the Associated RC8 1/8th scale buggy that features ‘Scoopless’ styling which creates a smooth yet detailed design. Race inspired aggressive styling, Illuzionized cab and durable design are just some of the features that make the new Illuzion RC8 body stand out from the rest. Made from heavy-duty thickness polycarbonate with protective film, the body is supplied window masks and detailed Illuzion decal sheet.
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Team Associated have released information on the RC8RS “Race Spec” RTR, which has been based on the Factory Team RC8, making for the only 1/8 buggy with the high performance qualities that can live up to Team Associated’s toughest standards. The RC8RS is a winner right out of the box and is pure Associated, having been designed for the highest level of performance and off-road fun, with more suspension travel than any other buggy in its class. Designed to take all of the punishment and abuse that a competitive 1/8th scale buggy will face, but to meet those challenges without breaking a sweat, in a convenient ready-to-run package.
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US based company Xtreme Carbon have released some non carbon fibre parts in the shape of engine mounts and bodyshells. First up are the quick change motor mounts available for both the Associated RC8 and Mugen MBX-5 that have been made from blue anodised aluminium and allow the quick and easy removal, and remounting, of the cars engine, through the use of 2 piece mounts with guiding pins that ensure the gear mesh is maintained. Xtreme have also released 2 new low profile truck shells for the Losi 8ight-T and the Kyosho ST-RR that are made from 0.050 thick lexan that offer great performance and good looks.
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JConcepts have released the Illuzion B44 “Hi-flow” body which has been designed specifically for the Team Associated B44 4wd buggy. Hi-Flow styling presents a flowing design while incorporating many radical scoop outlets for additional air flow for speed control and motor cooling. Race inspired aggressive styling, Illuzionized cab and upper scoop combined with the durable flowing design of the side pod scoops are just some of the features that make the new Illuzion “Hi-flow” body stand apart from the rest. Made from heavy-duty thickness polycarbonate with protective film, the body is supplied with two 6” rear V-wings as well as window masks and detailed Illuzion decal sheet.
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Another new body from Pro Line with the release of the Crowd Pleazer for the Team Associated RC8 buggy. Just as you have come to expect with other Crowd Pleazer 2.0 bodies, the RC8 version is no different incorporating ultra-low styling, original bodylines, and functionality to bring you the latest in durability, versatility and high-performance race technology. When you’re looking to replace your body with award winning and national championship performance, check out the all-new Crowd Pleazer 2.0 for the RC8.
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We are a little late with this news, as we were busy in Argentina, but Associated was in contact to let us know that Jason Ashton has joined their team. The 2004 ROAR 1/8th National Champion and IFMAR World Championship A-main finalist will campaign the Factory Team RC8 on the U.S. National and International racing circuit. Ashton brings a balance of experience and desire to the already lethal force that is the Associated 1/8th Racing Team. When asked why Ashton found racing for Team Associated so appealing he had this to say
When I analyzed all the teams, vehicles and companies, Team Associated continued to rise to the top. I’m racing for what I feel is the complete package. I am excited to have their support and to be a part of their Team.
Look for Ashton to debut his RC8 at the upcoming IFMAR World Championships Warm-Up at The Farm2 in late October and then on to the Nitro Pit for the Nitrocross Invitational.
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