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February 8, 2018

Team Associated release new B6.1 teaser image

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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February 6, 2018

Team Associated tease possible B6.1 2WD buggy

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]

February 2, 2018

Exotek B6 Flite rear axles & steel puck pins

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.

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January 31, 2018

TMG Speed B6 lowered motor mount

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]

January 29, 2018

JConcepts B64 series lower front wing & nose cone

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.

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January 29, 2018

JConcepts re-release the T4.3 Finnisher body

JConcepts is bringing back the Finnisher style stadium truck body shell for the T4.3 Qualifier Series vehicle by Team Associated. The body has been updated to include pre-dimpled locations for the body mounts and the the slight cab forward, raked windshield and aggressive stance highlight a performance oriented core. A revised front hood scoop allows plenty of clearance for the unique geometry while smoothing out the front down force area. Front chin spoiler, headlight and grill protect the front-end from unwanted up-drafts during flight while the supplied decals stand-out like an 18 wheeler. The body comes clear, including window masks and decal sheet and it fits the T4.3 and T4.1 trucks but, from what is understood, not the T4.2 due to the truck’s different front suspension setup.

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January 26, 2018

PSM R6 battery positioning system

PSM have introduced a O-ring retained battery positioning system for the Team Associated R6 1/12th scale pan car. It was designed to hold the battery securely in place while maintaining the option to move it forward and backwards using a set of adjustable carbon fibre brackets that hold the battery in place. In addition PSM have added the possibility to hold the battery down with the included O-ring to make battery changes a lot easier. Because of its special design, the retaining system will not affect the chassis flex at all and it is manufactured from high quality carbon fibre, comes included all necessary hardware and adds only 7g of weight.

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January 25, 2018

JConcepts B6-series P2 buggy body shell

JConcepts have introduced their new Punisher 2 body shell for the Team Associated B6 and B6D buggies. The lid made its debut during the 2017 IFMAR World Championships with Ryan Cavalieri taking a strong 2nd place finish and it separates itself from the rest of the bodies on the market with its distinctive styling. The S2 and F2 body designs have created their own path of success on dirt, carpet and Astroturf with class leading success, now, the P2, will carve its own. The body features a raised nose/hood, taller cab and rear-end force features. The side-pods are once again JC chamfered to provide that legendary look and the secondary window screams JConcepts styling. The cab drops off quickly and runs deep toward the rear giving plenty of drift to the newly added winglets. The tall, rear fin stabiliser acts as a vane to keep the buggy tracking in the proper direction while also maintaining a rigid roofline even with lightweight materials. The package, including a standard or lightweight body shell, arrives complete with two Aero S-type wings used by Ryan Maifield to claim the 2017 IFMAR World Championship. The extended rear gurney lip allows for tuning more grip on the loose surfaces while running with the latest generation in off-road.

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