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October 12, 2007

Elliot Boots joins Team Associated

Team Associated and CML Distribution have announced that European Junior Champion, and winner of this years Kyosho Masters, Elliott Boots has signed to race the RC8 in 2008. Elliott has a long standing association with CML and this is an extension of that relationship. When Elliott arrived at CML today to sign his contract he had this to say.

I cant wait to get racing the RC8, I have seen Neil Cragg take the title this year and new I had to get my hands on one!

Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]

October 10, 2007

Xtreme Racing RC8 towers

Carbon fibre parts specialists Xtreme Racing have released a number of optional carbon shock towers for the Associated RC8. Made from 4mm thick carbon, the towers are super strong and are a direct replacement for the standard versions. Stylish and strong they are suitable for the front and rear and are also available in silver carbon finish.

Source: Xtreme Racing [xtremercracing.com]

September 24, 2007

JConcepts Illuzion Hi-Flow B4 Body

JConcepts have released the first of the new Illuzion bodies for their Fall lineup with the body which made its debut at the IFMAR Worlds in Japan, finishing 2nd and 3rd. The B4 Illuzion was designed for the Team Associated B4 stealth buggy and comes complete with window mask and 2 6″ V-wings. The lluzion Hi-Flow body features hard edge side pod styling with runners on the sides designed to move the air more efficiently to the wing while the roof of the body having been dramatically wedged and Illuzionized for that aggressive look.

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September 24, 2007

Upgrade RC Asso RC8 graphic kits

Upgrade RC have announced that they have made their popular Flame 2, XR and Torch graphic kits suitable for use on the Team Associated RC8. Now the car has finally been released to the public, racers can fully customise the look of their buggy with the base graphic kit of their choice and with additional Team Associated logo kits, as shown in the image above.

Source: Upgrade RC [upgrade-rc.com]

September 15, 2007

Associated XP Coreless Digital Servos

Available in two versions, Team Associated’s XP Digital Servos feature many enhancements that improve vehicle control and on-track performance. Equipped with an all-new ultra-precise metal gear and an advanced microprocessor, the XP Digital Servo provides precise outputs and ultra-fast signal response. The state-of-the-art aluminum heat sink mid case lowers operating temperatures for fade-free performance.

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August 28, 2007

Factory Team 18B Alu Upgrade Kit

Just officially announced by Team Associated is this Team Billet Aluminum Upgrade Kit for the companies 18B. The kit includes four threaded aluminum shock bodies, dogbones, shock towers, suspension arms, caster blocks, steering blocks, rear hub carriers, wheel nuts, and motor mount. All parts are machined out of tough 6061-T6 aluminum and are blue anodized for a great look.

Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]

August 22, 2007

Team Associated Chassis protective sheet

Team Associated have released this new and improved chassis protective sheet which protects the bottom of your chassis from scrapes, scratches and wear. Featuring a low-friction surface that lets your car easily slide over obstacles instead of dragging, you simply apply the adhesive side of the sheet to the underside of the chassis and trim. Recommended for electric use only at 6.5 x 18″ (165mm x 458mm) the sheet is large enough to fit most 1:10 scale or smaller chassis’.

Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]

August 11, 2007

Team Associated Mini MGT 3.0 RTR

Inspired by the overwhelming popularity and success of Team Associated’s original MGT, the Mini MGT 3.0 packs all the same dirt-kicking performance into a compact 1:10 scale package. The Mini MGT 3.0 brings with it all of the features: a 2-speed automatic transmission with reverse, eight coil-over oil-filled shocks, full precision ball bearings, and specially designed Team Associated all-terrain tires and more. The Mini MGT comes factory assembled with a painted body, ready for you to fire up and rip up the road.

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