Coming from T-Works and made for the Team Associated B74 buggy is a set of hard-coated aluminium centre CVA driveshaft couplers. The parts are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminum and they sport a hard-coated surface treatment for wear protection. The lightweight couplers come in sets of two and they are available from now on.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Coming soon from Team Associated is their DR10 ready-to-run drag race car in Sublime Green colour. The DR10 is based on the 9-time ROAR Short Course National Championship winning truck and utilises a moulded low-centre-of-gravity chassis, metric hardware, 18 precision ball beatings, a 2.6:1 ratio gearbox with heavy-duty sealed gear differential and externally adjustable slipper clutch as well as an adjustable suspension. Other features include a water-resistant high-power Reedy brushless speed control and 3300kV brushless motor, a 2.4GHz 2-channel radio system, as well as AE’s all-new 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. The DR10 is available as ready-to-run package and also in LiPo combo specification including a Reedy Compact Balance Charger and Reedy 7.4V LiPo Battery with T-plug.
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JConcepts have announced the release of new aluminium steering parts for the Team Associated B74 buggy in the form of a +3mm steering rack and a steering bellcrank set. Starting with the +3mm steering rack, the lightweight yet sturdy part is CNC-machined and replaces the stock piece, and it comes in a blue anodised finish and sports machined chamfered silver edges. The aluminium, lightweight assembly provides a more rigid steering system with increased steering feel and response. More importantly, the +3mm steering rack unlocks a tuning window allowing the steering link to be placed in a higher position. The camber link can now be moved higher along with the steering block to maintain proper geometry. The assembly is simple, drop the kit bearings into place and attach to either plastic bellcranks or aluminium steering bell-cranks.
Coming from JConcepts is their new GTB2 body shell for the Team Associated RC10GT tub and flat chassis 2WD gas trucks. When it came time to make changes and upgrade the original Team Associated RC10GT, there were some 1996 updates featuring front and rear shock tower geometry changes. Along with these changes, the truck took on some changes in the body department to house the new shock positions and increased width of the body for different engine and exhaust combinations. As the RC10GT evolved, the team went to a flat chassis layout and then later extended the length to keep up with the demands of higher speed tracks and increasingly bumpier conditions. The Gas Truck Body 2 was the combination of everything racers loved about gas powered stadium trucks in the mid to late 1990’s. By this time, a slightly rounder, softer look was being adopted into the mainstream and nobody knew gas racing like “the team”. JConcepts, with approval from Team Associated, have reintroduced the genuine GTB2 shell to the masses. This allows the faithful to recreate, rebuild and race with authentically styled bodies from the heyday of competitive gas truck racing. A lot of work went into making this project a reality and thankfully, Team Associated preserved the iconic molds from the 1996 calendar year. JConcepts was able to restore older generation construction and with a blend of today’s materials, the GTB2 body is back out on the market.
Revolution Design Racing Products’ aluminium centre differential case for the Team Associated B74 was developed to keep the drivetrain as consistent as possible over the whole run. The case is machined from aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminium and its design helps with heat dissipation in demanding racing conditions. Using the case not only improves the precision of the drivetrain, the greatly improves heat transfer also keeps the diff oil much cooler – compared to using the standard plastic case – which results in a much more consistent drivetrain behaviour over the full run; even in high ambient temperatures. The diff case comes hard-anodised for wear and looks and it includes a set of suitable hard-anodised aluminium inner cross pins for the internal gears. The part fits the B74 buggy equipped with the standard centre differential.
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Coming from T-Works and made for the new Team Associated B6.2 and older specification B6.1 are front and rear carbon fibre shock towers. The front shock stay is usable with the B6.2, B6.2D, B6.1 and B6.1D while the rear variant fits the the B6.2 and B6.2D as well as the B6.1. Both are machined from high-quality carbon fibre and they are of a reinforced design with multiple upper shock mounting locations for fine shock angle adjustment.
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X-Factory UK have introduced their new Sensor Protektorz chassis decals for the Team Associated B6.1 or 6.2, the TLR 22 5.0 series, Schumacher Cougar Laydown, Xray XB2 2018 to 2020 and the Yokomo YZ2 DTM and CAL. The stickers protect the motor sensor lead from damage and they are printed on durable, self-adhesive high-grade vinyl. They sport brand co-ordinated logos and schemes for that factory look and help to conceal the sensor lead in many of today’s leading 2WD buggies down the routed channel along the spine of the chassis. Each decal is die-cut to follow the machined recess’s and specific shape of the chassis and thus makes for a neat and tidy professional looking electrics install.
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Coming soon from RC-Project from Italy are new shock standoffs for HB Racing, Mugen, SWorkz and Team Associated 1/8th off-road kits. The standoffs are machined from high-quality Ergal 7075-T6 material with the design of the standoff increasing the surface between the shock cap bushing and shock mount, meaning less wear to all parts involved. A hard-coat finish and teflon treatment further enhance parts life. The standoffs, that are available separately for the front and rear, come with colour-matching shims specific to each vehicle and they also include high-quality mounting screws.
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