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August 2, 2018

Team Associated TC7.2 Factory Team Kit touring car

Team Associated have announced their newest 1/10 scale 4WD electric touring car kit, the TC7.2 Factory Team Kit, the next generation in the TC7 lineage. With current touring car platforms reaching higher plateaus of precision and performance, the engineers behind the doors of Area 51 wasted no time to ensure that the TC7 exceeds expectations. The TC7.2 comes packed with a host of new components and the features necessary to keep drivers on top. As the on-road market advances at an ever-increasing rate, more is demanded from the chassis to accommodate the ultra-competitive racing classes. A successor to the TC7.1, the TC7.2 maintains the proven suspension geometry, but adds refinement to chassis balance and the flex necessary for today’s racing class. The centrally positioned IFM Inline Flex Mount motor mount adds several mounting configurations to help fine-tune chassis flex to the racing surface, and has an integral mounting position for an optional chassis pitch control system PCS. The TC7.2 also carries an all-new aluminium rear gear differential for the ultimate in precision and heat dissipation, as well as an ultra-light front spool assembly. Along with a list of new features, the TC7.2 Factory Team gives drivers everything they need to race at the highest level. The kit is set for a release in September.

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August 1, 2018

JConcepts T6.1 F2 truck body shell

JConcepts’ popular F2 buggy body shell design is now also available for the Team Associated T6.1 stadium truck. One of the key features is an arrow based design where the front is much narrower than the rear. While viewed from the top down, the F2 body has increased clearance in the front-end for tyres shown to rub against the stock body during hard cornering or while running in high-traction conditions. The narrower front-end appears on-point and with an all-new grille and headlight layout with four included grille options. The imprint of the nose draws in the truck enthusiast without giving up on the futuristic twist and Finnisher heritage. Protecting the front shock tower area is done with a traditional shape but contains new louver positioning and available air-release features located just in front of the main cab. The cab is important, not only for performance but to set off the F2 design with angular roof and parallel window design. The popular dual side-window treatment has been once again incorporated into the design for maximum coverage. The new body includes the traditional Finnisher “V step-downs” in the bed area which makes it identifiable to the savvy racer. Rear shock tower humps allow plenty of clearance for a front or rear shock configuration which is a common adjustment on the T6.1 race truck. The tail of the body has been lowered with an upper and lower transition making the rear a more durable piece even with light-weight materials. The F2 includes two spoilers, one for high-bite conditions and another taller version for low or medium bite conditions. The spoilers are durable and with proper trimming and included hardware bolt directly to the back of the new shell. A slight flare to each wheel well gives some structure and rigidness to the panels and fine details the design. Between the wheel wells an F2 specific, double drop treatment has been chiseled and tucked into the hourglass shape of the rear-end. The double drop blends into a rocker panel body line which provides some stability to the layout and provides that all-important chassis clearance. As usual the body comes made of clear high-quality polycarbonate and including overspray film and window masks.

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July 31, 2018

Team Associated Factory Team body reamer

Team Associated have introduced their new Factory Team body reamer. The extruded, lightweight body ensures good grip and hole diameters laser-etched in the tip give full control over the hole diameter. A protective metal cap guarantees safe and convenient storage and transportation and the sturdy, all-metal construction and attractive black finish with Factory Team logo let the tool stand out.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

July 31, 2018

PSM B6.1 series front shock towers

PSM from Germany have introduced their new carbon fibre shock towers for the Team Associated B6.1 series of 2WD buggies. Available in two variants for the B6.1 and B6.1D, both shock stays offer a refined suspension geometry and +1mm forward shock alignment for improved performance on the specific surfaces. The weight-optimised shock towers sport a reinforced design for optimised durability and low weight and they are cut from high-quality 5mm carbon fibre.

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July 31, 2018

Team Associated introduce new 6.1 series optionals

Team Associated have introduced two new option parts for their 6.1 series vehicles such as the B6.1, T6.1 and SC6.1. First up is the Factory Team titanium top shaft screw for all 6.1 series buggies and trucks. The top shaft screw replaces the stock steel version and it reduces the rotating weight and comes with preinstalled pin for easy assembly. The item is compatible with layback, laydown, and standup gearboxes when using the slipper clutch and it weighs 40 percent less than the stock steel screw.

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July 31, 2018

JConcepts B6.1 swing-operated battery retainer

New from JConcepts and made for Team Associated’s B6.1 based off-road kits is a swing-operated battery retainer. Designed for simplicity, adjustability and quick battery changes, the aluminium rails bolt to the standard B6.1, B6.1D, T6.1 and SC6.1 chassis side rails and with a selection of adjustment holes, can be moved to locate the battery pack fore and aft. The carbon fibre swings include pivoted control by the virtue of steel bushings. The entire assembly is secured using 3x16mm BHCS and the front screw provides the closure control and quick access for battery exchanges. Since there is a lot of variation on the height of the battery packs and what is being used at any given moment, JConcepts has included different spacers to accommodate different heights. When using a tall battery pack, it is necessary to install the tall stand-offs under the aluminium rails to raise the height of the entire assembly and if more height is needed, the included 2mm spacers are installed to raise the carbon fibre swings giving the most amount of height. For low-profile battery packs, no stand-offs are required under the aluminium rails. The set is available in blue or black colours.

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July 20, 2018

JConcepts tease new T6.1 body shell

JConcepts have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming new body shell for the Team Associated T6.1 stadium truck. No official information is available yet on name or a release date but the lid looks production ready and full information should surface soon.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

July 20, 2018

Team Associated 2018 pit mat

Available now from Team Associated is their new 2018 pit mat. The black colour mat is made of 5mm yoga mat material cut to 60x120cm of size. A silver Team Associated logo is printed on one of the shorter edged for a factory look.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]