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February 9, 2017

RDRP RC8B3 brass rear weight

Made for the Team Associated RC8B3 is RDRP’s new brass rear weight. A quick and easy solution to add weight to the rear of the chassis, the CNC-machined part is made of high-quality brass material, it comes black anodised and attached to the RF suspension block using the kit’s screws. Adding weight in front of the rear axle greatly helps to gain traction on slippery surfaces while also making for a more plush ride over very rough terrain. The weight is compatible to all 3rd generation RC8 kits including the RC8B, RC8B3e, RC8T3 and RC8T3e.

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February 8, 2017

RDRP RC8B3 titanium shock mounts

Made for Team Associated’s 3rd generation 1/8th off-road vehicles are the new RDRP titanium shock mounts. Machined from high-quality titanium material for the lowest possible weight while keeping exceptional structural rigidity, the parts were designed to do away with the original steel mount and screw in place for a 1-piece solution that scrubs about 1g of weight per piece. On top of this the design also allows for easier shock angle changes as there is only a single nut to undo in order to slide the mounts out of the shock tower. All needed mounting hardware is included and the titanium shock mounts are compatible with the RC8B, RC8B3e, RC8T3 and RC8T3e.

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February 8, 2017

THR B6-series polycarbonate tower protectors

UK company Tudor-Hart Racing have introduced clear polycarbonate shock tower protectors for the Team Associated B6 and B6D. CNC-machined from 5mm material the protectors fit snugly over the front and rear shock towers using the standard bolts included with the kits. The snug fit also means they don’t get in the way of any front or rear wings that may be fitted. The shock tower protectors are available as a pair or singularly, and will fit the front and rear kit towers for both the B6 and B6D.

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February 7, 2017

ProStar B6 blue carbon kevlar shock towers

Coming soon from ProStar R/C are blue carbon kevlar shock towers for the Team Associated B6 and B6D buggy. The 4mm thickness shock stays are made using blue carbon fibre and tough kevlar strands to up durability and looks. The towers are available as set and they come as gull wing or flat-type front and short or tall rear option, allowing to mix and match a set purpose-selected for your vehicle.

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February 3, 2017

Schelle B6 0.5mm carbon bulkhead shims

Schelle Racing Innovations have introduced a set of 0.5mm carbon fibre bulkhead shims for the Team Associated B6 buggy. They allow to shimming the front bulkhead, and thus the inner pivot, lower to the ground to give extra steering in tight turns. US midwest and Australia outdoor racers swear by this setup on a B6D and the set includes two US-made 0.5mm shims that can be stacked up to get up to 1.0mm lower front pins.

Source: Schelle Racing Innovations [schelleracing.com]

February 2, 2017

Exotek Flite 2WD topshafts & direct spur mount

Exotek have introduced three new Flite-series topshafts the most popular 2WD buggies as well as a Flite ultra light direct spur mount. Starting with the topshafts, the parts have been drilled and the teeth narrowed for increased acceleration and a cooler running motor. Less than half the weight of the stock topshaft and slipper assembly and lighter still than Exotek’s standard spur mount set, when combined with the special light weight spur mount, the assembly weighs in at 9.5g complete with hardware and 72 spur. The topshaft is available for the Team Associated B6, Kyosho RB6.6 and the TLR 22 3.0.

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February 2, 2017

JConcepts RC8B3-series aluminium option parts

JConcepts have introduced new aluminium option parts for Team Associated’s 3rd generation 1/8th off-road kits such as the RC8B3 and RC8T3. First up is the suspension arm cap and camber shim set. It makes for an easier and quicker way to change chamber and track width shims on the the RC8B3, RC8B3e and RC8T3 vehicles. The shim set features individual slotted shims which lock to one another while the arm caps have been machined to slide on the upper and lower arms. To adjust, partially unthread the pivot-balls and slide shims in or out depending on required adjustment. Each set, available in blue or black colour, includes two caps, two 0.5, 1 and 2 degree shims which will either complete one side or either top or bottom. To complete the entire front suspension, two sets will be required per vehicle.

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February 1, 2017

Avid B6/B6D Triad aluminium steering axles

Coming from Avid and made for the Team Associated B6-series of buggies are the Triad aluminium steering axles. Machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and coming black anodised and with machined silver details the unique Triad design axles give the car that stealthy look while also allowing to the narrow track width with the included 1mm shims. The axles weigh in at 2.8g per set and each package includes two aluminium axles and two hard-anodised shims.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]