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June 1, 2020

Team Associated TR28 & CR28 RTR kits

Team Associated have introduced their new TR28 and CR28 1/28th scale ready-to-run sets. Both trucks are small in size, but they are packed full of features and ready for fun right out of the box. The TR28 truggy and CR28 trail truck that looks great and drive smooth thanks to powerful electric motors and capable drivetrains. The included 2.4GHz transmitter allows complete control, enabling drivers to navigate around, through and over obstacles with ease. The increased ground clearance and rubber tyres allow the TR28 to handle like no other vehicle in its category. When the truck’s integrated LiPo battery becomes discharged, the convenient built-in transmitter charger makes it easy to get back to full power and ready to run in less than an hour. A built-in rechargeable LiPo battery and 4 AA’s are included, making the truck ready to go right out of the box.

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May 26, 2020

Exotek TLR 22 Ti rear axles & CF body mount plates

Exotek have announced the release of new titanium rear CVA axles for the TLR 22 buggies as well as carbon fibre body mount plates for the TLR 22, Kyosho RB7, Team Associated B6 and Xray XB2 buggies. Starting with the titanium rear axles, the parts are of super light weight and usable with all 1.0 to 5.0 buggies, however they do not fit the 5.0 Elite VHA axles and hubs. The axle shafts reduce the weight and rotating mass of the driveline for quicker acceleration and they are recommended for drag racing only.

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May 25, 2020

NathoBuilds stainless steel screw bottom kits

Coming from NathoBuilds and made for Team Associated’s, Team Losi Racing’s, Xray’s, and Yokomo’s current 1/10th buggy kits are several stainless steel screw bottom kits. The fasteners are made from Grade 316/A4 stainless steel, which is durable and doesn’t rust, helping to add some strength, bling and corrosion resistance as well as weight. The kits are available for the Team Associated B6.1/B6.2, T6.1, SC6.1, and B74, the TLR 22 5.0 and 22X-4, the Xray XB2D 2020 and XB4 2020 as well as the Yokomo YZ-2 DTM3 and the YZ-4 SF.

Source: NathoBuilds [nathobuilds.com]

May 21, 2020

Factory Team M4 low-profile wheel nuts

The Factory Team M4 low-profile wheel nuts from Associated Electrics are designed to fit on the front of 1/10th scale buggies such as the Team Associated B74, B64, TLR 22, TLR 22-4, Tekno EB410, Yokomo YZ-4 SF that require a thin nut to maintain the legal width limit at major events. With large-diameter locking serrations, these wheel nuts bite into the face of the wheel to create a secure hold and they come in sets of four.

Source: Associated Electrics [associatedelectrics.com]

May 20, 2020

JConcepts B74 floating servo mount post

JConcepts have introduced a new aluminium option part for the Team Associated B74 buggy in the form of a floating servo mount post. Durability in the chassis assembly is crucial to a proper handling vehicle. The JConcepts floating servo mount post is machined in high-grade aluminium and anodised blue for top-notch looks. The servo mount post aligns on the outside and attaches to the outer tabs of the servo using the stock hardware. The rigid assembly and lightweight construction of the post is a perfect complement to the B74. The assembly can be topped off with the stock servo plate or the optional JConcepts hanging servo mount plate.

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May 19, 2020

Exotek DR10 HD bulkhead & titanium CVA axles

Coming from Exotek are two optional parts for the Team Associated DR10 in the form of a HD front bulkhead and titanium rear CVA axles. Starting with the front bulkhead, the arm mount is machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium and it comes blue anodised for looks and surface protection. The construction improves overall stability of the front suspension and it utilises grub screws to hold the suspension hinge pins in place. The part fits the DR10, DB10, B5 and similar platform Team Associated cars.

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May 15, 2020

JConcepts B74 aluminium centre diff mount

Coming from JConcepts and made for the Team Associated B74 buggy is a blue anodised aluminium centre diff mount. Durability in the chassis assembly is crucial to a proper handling vehicle. The JConcepts aluminium centre diff/slipper mount is machined in high-grade aluminium and anodised blue for top-notch looks. The option part aligns and drops under the centre diff/slipper and attaches to the chassis using the stock hardware. The rigid assembly and lightweight construction of the mount is a perfect complement to the B74. The mount can be topped off with JConcepts’ optional centre bulkhead top plate #2531.

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May 15, 2020

NathoBuilds B74 & B6 series O-ring battery straps

NathoBuilds have announced the release of their new carbon fibre O-ring battery strap sets for the Team Associated B74 and B6 series of buggies. Starting with the B74 strap, the set offers a secure adjustment of any shorty pack. Unlike the kit carbon strap with two nuts, these battery straps stay secure to the battery pack and make it quicker for the driver to change the pack over. The design allows to change weight distribution with the battery pack back or forward by just swapping the straps over. An O-ring holds the battery secure enough to keep it in place, but also flexible enough to allow for the chassis to flex underneath. The set includes carbon battery straps in three different sizings, two O-rings and stainless steel mounting hardware.

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