Coming from Team Associated and made for the B64 series of 1/10th 4WD buggies are new high roll centre C and D mounts as well as Factory Team steel chassis weights. Starting with the suspension mounts, they are of the high roll centre configuration, adding more roll centre options to AE’s latest 4WD buggy. The suspension hangers are available separately, they are made from blue anodised aluminium and fit both the B64 and B64D.
Coming from Team Associated and made for the RC8B3 series of off-road vehicles is the Factory Team rigid engine mount. Using the part will reduce chassis flex and extend clutch bell and spur gear life as it restricts the clutch bell and spur gear area from flexing, saving tooth wear and ensuring more consistent power delivery. The part is machined from blue anodised aluminium and it comes including an aluminium fuel tank standoff and mounting hardware.
Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced their new C and D aluminium arm mounts for the Team Associated B6 and B6D 2WD buggies. The suspension hangers are direct replacements for the kit’s aluminium C and composite D parts and they add valuable toughness especially when running in demanding track conditions or when competing in modified classes. Machined from aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminium and coming in either black or blue anodising the parts also add visual impact. With their lightweight yet sturdy construction the mounts, which are available separately, hardly add any weight meaning the buggy’s weight bias does not change and they are a direct fit on both the B6 and B6D when using Team Associated’s #92014 suspension inserts.
Following their extensive line of carbon fibre option parts for the Team Associated B6 series of buggies, French brand Rusti Design has introduced several option parts for the B64 4WD kit. First up are a carbon fibre front shock tower as well as standard and tall rear shock towers. The standard parts match the kit geometry while the taller rear shock tower was developed for the use with longer 31mm shock body dampers.
RPM have introduced two front bumpers for the Team Associated B6 buggies. First up is a mini bumper that replaces the stock hinge pin retainer. It provides roughly 25mm of forward extension and nearly 49mm of width to help protect the front end of the vehicle. That means direct frontal impacts won’t transfer 100 percent of that damaging impact energy into the front bulkhead, chassis or shock tower. The mini bumper weighs in at a mere 7.5g and it is moulded from RPM’s own nylon mix.
Schelle Racing Innovations have introduced 67mm conversion wheel axles for Team Associated B6 racers that want to run latest “long bone” setups. The 67mm conversion axles work with aluminium rear hub units by Schelle (B5M and B6) and Team Associated (B5M) and the axles replace the kit units while keeping the same overall track width. The long 67mm bones can move through the range of suspension travel with less angle mis-alignment. This translates to less bind on power and more rear grip as the suspension works under load instead of locking out due to the drivetrain. The axles are sold separately or in a conversion set with CVA bones included.
Coming from Team Associated and made for the RC8T3 and RC8T3e is the Factory Team 133mm CVA driveshaft set. It can be used as a replacement option to the universals that come standard in the kits. The CVA assemblies will provide a more aggressive steering feeling, perfect for use on smoother track surfaces. The CVA sets can be also be rebuilt as wear occurs and they require inner 15x21x4mm bearings.
Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]
Team Associated have introduced a chassis protective sheet for the B6 and B6D buggies. Ideal for both indoor or outdoor racing, the highly durable 18 mil vinyl stickers are backed with an aggressive adhesive, they come pre-cut and includes two extra tail sections to replace as they wear. They are printed in gloss black and feature team logos for that factory driver look.
