Fresh from Exotek Racing for the B6.3, B6.2 etc laydown gear boxes comes some new hard anodised idler gears. Machined from 7075 alloy there is a 39T and 26T idler gear which is a must have for high powered racing applications. This is much stronger than the stock plastic idler gear but not indestructible so it is important to use black or white grease on the gears and reapply frequently to prolong its life along with proper slipper adjustments.
T-Works have releases these front and rear shock tower sets for the Team Associated RC8 T3.2. Both towers have been machined from high quality carbon fibre, the front using 5mm while the rear uses 4mm, and come supplied with short shock standoffs. Also supplied with the necessary fasteners to mount the shocks.
T-Works have produced this line of hard coated aluminium shock bushings for the Associated RC10 series of buggies. For the B6.3 & 6.2 there is 10mm and 12mm versions while for the B74.1 there are 12.7mm versions. Very durable and lightweight each size is sold as a set of 4 pieces.
Team Associated have presented the latest release in their monster truck line-up. The Rival MT8 is a powerful, purposeful and built-to-last 1:8 scale monster truck capable of running on a single 6S or 4S LiPo battery. Its strength lies at the very core of this beast with its high-performance 2100kv high-torque Reedy brushless motor, 4mm aluminium main chassis with rigid aluminium centre chassis supports and a four-position adjustable wheelie bar. The truck features long-travel independent suspension that is managed by four 16mm big bore threaded aluminium bodied, fluid-filled, adjustable, coil-over shocks, giving the Rival MT8 the ability to roll over just about anything in its path. Giant aggressive monster truck tires provide maximum traction, letting it claw through the toughest terrain with ease. The 4wd consists of a fully sealed, all-metal geared drivetrain that transfers the power through durable CVA drive shafts to both ends of the truck.
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From PSM for your Team Associated RC8B3.2 vehicle are new front and rear shock towers featuring an optimised geometry. On the front tower the upper shock holes have been moved +0.7mm up compared to the stock shock tower. In addition the upper shock holes have been spaced different for simplified setup options. The upper shock holes on the rear towers have been moved +1.0mm up and spaced differently, compared to the stock shock tower. In addition the upper link holes have been optimised for simplified setup options and the wing mount can be moved 7.0mm upwards.
Team Associated have introduced their new Pro4 SC10 General Tire is a Ready-To-Run RC electric truck. It comes as standard with a water-resistant, high-power Reedy brushless speed control, Reedy 3300kV brushless motor, and a water-resistant, enclosed receiver box. The suspension includes fluid-filled, coil-over shock absorbers and four-wheel independent suspension. Three sealed fluid-filled differentials help balance power distribution to all four tires. The Pro4 SC10 proudly rolls and jumps on Fifteen52 Turbomac HD wheels wrapped in realistic off road General Tire GT Grabber all-terrain tires.The whole package is completed with a factory-finished short-course body with General Tire livery.
Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]
Team Associated’s new Pro2 SC10 Method Race Wheels is a Ready-To-Run RC electric truck based on the 10-time ROAR National winning Short Course National Champion. The Pro2 SC10 includes a water-resistant, high-power Reedy brushless speed control, Reedy 3300kV brushless motor, and a water-resistant, enclosed receiver box. The suspension includes adjustable blue anodised aluminium V2 12mm big bore coil-over shocks. The gearbox comes with a heavy-duty sealed-gear differential and the externally adjustable V2 slipper clutch. CVA driveshafts are included. The short course hex-drive wheels come standard on the Pro2 SC10 with realistic off-road wheels and tires to keep the truck gripping the ground. The whole package is completed with a factory-finished short-course body with Method Race Wheels livery.
Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]
As an alternative to the standard parts, T-Works have released this range of options for the Associated RC8B3 and RC8T3 vehicles. The new parts include the LRC rear lower suspension C mount and D Mount as well as the steering plate. Made from 7075 T6 aluminium, the mounts include additional machining to the main body of the part for reduced weight while all parts have been anodised black and sport machined chamfering on the edges for that premium look.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
