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July 11, 2007

Team Associated B44 4wd buggy

Team Associated have just announced their expected entry into the ever expanding 4wd electric buggy market with the upcoming release of the B44. Available in September, the new B44 is based on the JConcepts BJ4WE platform but features some small changes to make it easier to mass produce as well as some small performance improvements throughout, such as to the cars slipper clutch and of course as its from the Factory Team, it will feature lashings of blue anodising.

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June 22, 2007

Associated Factory Team Diff & Shock Fluids

Associated have announced the release of these new diff and shock fluids under their Factory Team brand. The diff fluid is for use in gear differentials, such as those found in their soon the be released RC8 buggy, with this silicone based fluid being made available in all popular grades from 1000 to 10000cst. Also released today is 2 new additions to their range of silicone shock fluid, 45WT (575cst) and 55WT (725cst). Both products are sold in 2oz. bottles and both are available in July.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

June 21, 2007

Associated RC18R Niteline RTR

Last weekend we told you about the Niteline RC18R from Team Associated, and now they have released a large action shot of the car as well as a studio picture to give a better look at this cartoon style Nissan Skyline body. The Niteline is the latest addition to a large range of RC18 chassis’, following on from the multi terrain rally versions and the previous buggy, stadium truck and monster truck versions.

Just like its cousins the 18T, 18B and 18MT, everything is included-the car, transmitter, motor, battery and charger are all in the box at no extra cost. All you’ll need to do is charge the included race pack and add eight double A batteries and you are racing!

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June 16, 2007

Associated RC18R Niteline 4WD TC

Team Associated RC18R Niteline 4WD TC

According to our friends at Xtreme RC Magazine, Team Associated are working on a touring car version of their popular RC18R rally cars, called the Niteline. The Niteline 18R packs big-time 4WD on road performance into a mini-sized package. Based on the original RC18T platform, the 18R features an Associated Niteline body, 7-spoke wheels and optimized onroad suspension for superior handling and traction. No word yet on release dates.

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Source: Xtreme RC [rc411.com]

June 13, 2007

Edit RC10B4 Ball Bearing Set

Edit, the optional parts maker, have announced the release of this new bearing set for the Team Associated RC10B4. These bearings are better than the stock bearings that come in the stock kit, allowing you to see a difference on the track and at the workbench. ABEC 3 (ISO Class 6) rated, these bearings are of a higher precision than most manufacturers standard bearings with tighter tolerances for fit.

Source: Edit [rc-edit.com]

June 8, 2007

Team Associated CA and Reedy Cells

Team Associated CA

Team Associated have announced the release of this Factory Team-CA, which is a newly developed premium blend formula CA that is specifically formulated for mounting tires to wheels. The .7 oz. bottle features a clog-free applicator tip and tube that makes gluing tires quicker and easier than ever before. New from Reedy is this 1700 Ni-MH 7.2V Stick Pack Battery Pack that is pre assembled, comes complete with a Tamiya style connector, high temperature silicone lead wire and is the perfect choice for budget-minded entry level 1:10 racers who don’t require a higher-priced matched pack.

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June 1, 2007

Team Associated T-shirt

Team Associated have announced the release of their new t-shirt, just in time for the summer racing season. These shirts were seen being worn by the Drescher, Levanen and Cavalieri on the podiums at the Reedy Race last week and now you can own one too. Available in 2 colours, blue and black, they sport a large AE logo with splash effect on the front and the Factory Team logo on the rear. Available now.

Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]

May 29, 2007

AE new 4wd Buggy spotted at SoCal

AE 4wd Buggy spotted at SoCal

According to a report by 4wdRC.com, an engineer from Team Associated was present at the SoCal track last Thursday testing their new 4wd electric buggy and due to the fact that it looked so much like a BJ4, no one took any notice of it or even took a photograph of it (picture above of BJ4).

But it’s not a BJ and it IS a Team Associated prototype car. Later, on Sunday at the Reedy race, we spoke with AE officials who confirmed that the car exists and said it would not appear at this year’s Mod Nats in Albuquerque. To us it looked very similar to a BJ, with different front diff cover and shock tower, possibly a different 1-way system, and new front arms. It was a flat carbon fiber sheet chassis with shaft drive and a top deck. 3 X 3 saddle packs were in the rear with a longitudinal motor near the center. The shell looked so much like a BJ that it may have actually been a BJ body. That’s really all we know. We were there with Paul and Frank working on several different things on our own cars, We noticed this car, thought it was a BJ, and only confirmed things on Sunday at the Reedy race.

Source: 4wdrc [4wdrc.com] / Photo: JB Photography