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May 20, 2021

Team Associated RB10 Electric off-road buggy

The new RB10 Electric Off-road Buggy was engineered using Team Associated’s vast knowledge and success in the 1:10 scale 2WD racing category. Featuring a water-resistant, high-power Reedy brushless speed control, 3300kV brushless motor, a 2.4GHz 2-channel radio system, as well as their DVC (Dynamic Vehicle Control) receiver unit with built-in adjustable digital gyro. Add to that a Reedy metal-gear, digital high-torque servo, and a water-resistant enclosed receiver box. All of this packaged together in an outstanding factory-finished off-road buggy body with wing. And to keep you sticking to the terrain, the RB10 will keep you accelerating and cornering with the included aggressive off-road treaded tires and lightweight 12mm hex wheels. The RB10 will perform on most surfaces you throw it at, from asphalt to dirt as well as any prepared track surfaces. This buggy makes for a great basher and a good platform to try your skills out on the track.

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May 18, 2021

Exotek turbine cooling drag slipper disks & top shaft

New from Exotek come these turbine cooling drag slipper disks for the DR10 & TLR 22 (1.0-5.0) top shafts for quicker slipper cool downs before the next pass. Provides added slipper cooling via the extra heat sink fins that also spins as fan blades as the motor turns for increased air flow over the slipper plate therefore helping reduce heat glazing of the slipper pads which results in melted pads. Works with the stock DR10/TLR 22 slipper pads, spurs and top shafts. Hard anodised alloy they only weigh 9 grams for both plates. Also new is the heavy duty steel top shaft replacement for the DR10. A heavy duty constructions it still only weighs 12 grams each.

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May 17, 2021

RDRP RC8 black anodised radio tray mounts

Today’s technical plastics are of high quality, but when it comes to combining light weight, looks and stiffness at a reasonable price, aluminium is hard to beat. For racers looking for a way to finely adjust their RC8B3.2 or RC8T3.2 flex characteristics or just wanting to add some bling, RDRP now offers a black anodised version of the Associated radio tray mounts.

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May 14, 2021

Associated FT HD suspension arms

Team Associated have introduced new optional Factory Team HD (Heavy Duty) material suspension arms for the RC8B3.2 buggy and RC8T3.2 truggy. The updated HD polymer material provides a stiffer platform for the suspension to work and increased durability of the arm and insert plate. Team driver Spencer Rivkin has run the HD material at several events, including taking second place at the Southern Indoor Championships in January 2021 and third place electric buggy at the Dirt Nitro Challenge.

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May 13, 2021

Associated 16mm shock collar & seal retainer set black

From Team Associated comes this 16mm shock collar and seal retainer set in black. A direct swap for the stock blue shock collars and seal retainers this set is perfect for customising your ride. The set of black anodised aluminium parts with retainers is enough for two shocks. Fits the RC8B3.2, RC8B3.2e, RC8T3.2, RC8T3.2e, and all older RC8B3 platform vehicles.

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May 12, 2021

Associated 87T Octalock spur gear for drag racing

The new Octalock spur gears launched with the RC10B74.1 buggy introduces the latest spur gear design from Team Associated. In addition to the octagon shape, each pad has eight locking tabs that engage with the spur gear for maximum security and longevity. This 87T is the latest variant to be released per requests from the drag racing community.

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May 4, 2021

Associated RC8B3.2 & RC8T3.2 LRC arm mounts

Tune your RC8B3.2 and RC8T3.2 to have increased rear grip and reduced turn-in with new low roll centre (LRC) rear arm mounts from Team Associated. By lowering the pill insert position by 1mm on both the C and D mounts, turn-in is reduced and rear traction is increased when exiting corners. CNC-machined from billet aluminium, it features a blue-anodised finish.

Source: Team Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

May 3, 2021

1up Racing B6.3 servo mount brace & MTC2 turnbuckles

From 1up Racing for the B6.3 is this HD carbon fibre servo mount brace. Instantly improve the rigidity and appearance of your RC10B6.3 or RC10B6.3D servo mount with this brace. Milled from high-quality 3mm thick glossy carbon fibre then finished with chamfers and an engraved 1up logo on the top side. A direct replacement for the stock piece, this bolts in place using your kit’s hardware. 1up Racing also now offer a set of their ultra lightweight turnbuckles for the Mugen MTC2. Beautiful silver chamfers shine bright when viewed from the side providing an outstanding visual effect against the satin black anodised finish. The complete MTC2 turnbuckle set weighs only 3.25 grams and includes steering and toe links.

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