Team Associated have announced the release of new Factory Team option parts for the B74 buggy. First up is a centre differential that allows the vehicle to distribute power from the motor to the front and rear driveline variably, which can provide more grip. The balance of front-to-rear drive can be tuned using different thickness diff fluids. The set includes the complete centre diff assembly, including easy to swap 78T and 72T spur gears.
Austrian brand Ramp have announced the release of new option parts for the Xray XB4 and XB2, as well as the Team Associated B6.1 and B74 buggies. First up is a carbon fibre shorty LiPo mount for the XB4 buggy. The design allows to use it with both 18.5mm tall LCG and standard height 25mm packs while adjustable battery stops do away with unsightly foam blocks to secure the battery in its current position. The set contains a carbon fibre strap, two battery posts, screws and clips. Also new are new design carbon wing protectors for the Xray XB2 and XB4 as well as the Team Associated B6.1 and B74 buggies. The protectors offer a large contact surface for less stress on the wing during upside down action, while four different mounting screw positions allows to adjust stiffness and overall downforce.
Coming from Team Associated are three new 7.8×3.5mm washers in 0.5mm, 1.0mm and 2.0mm thickness. The spacers are machined from high-quality aluminium and they come blue anodised for wear and looks. They work great as rear hub spacers – for adjusting the wheelbase – on the RC8B3 and RC8T3 series vehicles but are also usable on 1/10th scale kit. The 10-piece sets are available separately from now on.
Leadfinger Racing now offers a new look for the Team Associated B74 1/10 scale 4WD buggy with the A2 Tactic body shell. The lid not only adds a sleek new look to the ride, but is designed specifically by LFR while keeping the traditional racer in mind. First off, the windshield has been laid down for less rake and the cab pushed back to give the buggy more low profile styling. The combo gives the B74 a super slick and fast look that maintains a lower centre of gravity through out the entire car. Like the A2 Tactic designs before it, the top of the cab has an added roof vent. To help keep everything planted, the rear of the cab has the traditional LFR swoop that disburses air flow to the wing. Added downforce ailerons on the top rear of the side pods also help give the car a balanced feel during high speed straights, cornering and over all jump handling. The body comes in clear with window masks and stickers provided as well as two clear Tactic wings included.
Coming from Avid is a 1-piece carbon fibre wing button for 1/8th scale off-road kits. The wing button is a nice alternative to the commonly used wing buttons and helps work as a template to mark the holes in new wings. Available models include the Team Associated RC8B3.1, HB Racing D819, Kyosho MP10, Mugen MBX8, Serpent SRX8, SWorkz S35-3, Tekno NB48.4, TLR 8ight-X, and Xray XB8‘19
Source: Avid [avidrc.com]
Bezerk from Australia have announced the release of new carbon fibre option parts for the Team Associated B74 buggy. First up is an Extra camber link front shock tower that features both the kit geometry inner camber link positions but also an additional outer row to allow a shorter front camber link. Also available is a Mid camber link shock tower whose camber link positions are in between the kit inner position and the outer holes on the Extra tower. Both shock stays utilise the standard upper shock mounting positions and they are available in 4.0mm and 5.0mm thick variants.
New from Vision Racing are front and rear 5mm carbon fiber shock towers for the Team Associated T6.1 truck. Both towers have extra webbing for added strength, while the 5mm thickness adds side to side rigidity. All edges have a nice chamfer for looks and greater durability. The shock stays incorporate micro tune shock positioning by adding holes in between the stock locations. On the rear tower the stock 3rd hole has been removed but a new inner hole has been added. The back of each tower has a 1mm recess to keep the stock shock angle.
Avid have released 2mm carbon fibre chassis brace supports for the Team Associated B74 buggy. The brace supports are 2mm thick instead of the kit’s 2.5mm to offer owners an option to create more traction front and rear. The supports are available as a set or individually for the front or rear.
View the individual braces here
