PSM from Germany have introduced their innovative battery positioning system for the Team Associated F6 formula car. The multi-piece battery mount utilises carbon fibre side braces and adjustable carbon clamps that hold a 2S shorty battery pack securely in place while allowing to shift it forth or back in order to fine-tune the chassis’ weight balance. An O-ring makes for swift and easy battery changes and the whole assembly weighs in at only 10g.
RC Speed Secrets have introduced their new Next Level 1.6+1.7 12mm Cheater shock pistons for Team Associated, TLR and Yokomo 1/10th off-road kits. They are machined from high-quality material for a perfect fit and sport a split 2-hole 1.6mm and 1.7mm setup for improved damping performance. The 4-piece sets are available specifically for AE, TLR and Yokomo kits.
Source: RC Speed Secrets [rcspeedsecrets.com]
After showing pretty much every new detail in yesterday’s teaser images, Team Associated now officially announced the new B6.1 and B6.1D Team Kit 1/10th 2WD buggies. The B6 platform introduced the use of two separate chassis configurations – and the B6.1 continues this theme. The B6.1 will be the choice for tracks with very high traction, where a forward mass is beneficial and chassis roll needs to be tamed through a low centre of gravity and anti-roll bars. The B6.1D now has an all-new Lay Back Stealth transmission that gives the car additional traction when exiting the corners. The addition of +1 Ackermann plates and gull wing suspension arms tune the steering for razor-sharp feel and control. Both cars have new features, including an easy-access differential, diff height adjustability, and an all-new slipper assembly, while the setups and tuning parts remain interchangeable between the two configurations. Both kits are set for a release in March.
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Following a couple of first teaser images Team Associated have released an even better view on what is understood to be the forthcoming B6.1 1/10th 2WD buggy. The front end is taken over from the previous B6 – and sports an aluminium bulkhead – with the rear end being mostly new, including rear A-arms, uprights and also the gearbox that will feature a “reverse” design with the top shaft having the slipper adjustment nut sitting on the opposite side of the main gear – pretty much a design as it was used on Team Durango’s DEX210 series of vehicles. Also visible is a neat front tower screw and edge protector as it is mandatory on many indoor carpet tracks nowadays. With the curtain now pretty much fallen, we expect the full kit release very soon. Update: In the meantime Team Associated have released more images of the forthcoming buggy. You can see them after the break.
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Team Associated have release a first teaser image of what could be the follow-up model to the popular B6 platform. With 2017 being an IFMAR 1/10th Buggy World Championship year many have already awaited a first vital sign of a B6.1 or even a B7 and now AE have started to unveil the latest incarnation of the legendary RC10 platform step by step as they did with the previous platforms. While the front end of the new buggy remains unchanged, Team Associated hint on a larger rear end revamp, stating “We love the front end of the B6, refined, simple, and incredibly adjustable, but for the rear end, we had some big plans! Some even questioned whether it could be done…so the engineers within #Area51 got to work. The result: Easier to work on Increased adjustability (more on this later) More consistent feel on track and MORE!”. The eagle-eyed of us would get a first taste of the changes to come when looking at Dustin Evans’ Reedy Race winning B6 that was equipped with new rear A-arms that feature inserts to adjust the lower shock angle. We bring you more updates on the buggy as soon as they become available.
Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]
Exotek have released their new Flite rear wheel axles for the Team Associated B6 series of buggies as well as steel puck pins for AE and TLR vehicles. Starting with the wheel axles, they are available for stock 65mm or optional 67mm driveshaft bones and offset hubs and are made of lightweight Ti6 titanium material for a low weight of 7g per pair. The axles are best suited for 17.5T classes and the 65mm variants also fit the older B5 series of buggies.
Coming from TMG Speed is a lowered motor mount for the Team Associated B6 buggy. The item is designed to lower the motor into its original position when raising the gearbox using shims. The motor plate is machined from 7075 alloy for optimum strength and finished in a matt silver colour.
Source: TMG Speed [tmgspeeduk.com]
Coming from JConcepts and made for the Team Associated B64 series of 4WD buggies is a lower front wing and nose cone. The lower wing is an option to the tower mounted front wing that has shown to produce enhanced steering characteristics. The package includes the lower front wing and the nose cone on the same mould. The nose cone is similar to what would be found on a 1/8th off-road buggy. The lower front wing can be painted, left clear or frosted for the desired look, fit and finish.
