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December 22, 2016

JConcepts B6-series Elephant Trunk style waterfall

Another 3-D-printed part has been added to JConcepts’s Shapeways store in the form of the Elephant Trunk style waterfall for the Team Associated B6 and B6D. Designed for B6-series owners using a laydown transmission, the Elephant Trunk style waterfall replaces the stock unit and is more flexible than the stock piece. The part uses a single column support which promotes flex characteristics giving traction gains associated with these types of adjustments. The mount splits at the bottom to attach using the stock B6 hardware and uses the same pivot ball at the top making it a snap to install. The Elephant Trunk waterfall has already shown success in the hands of Alex Kosciuszek during the JConcepts Indoor National finals event by running the single fastest qualifying run over 5 minutes and it is available through JConcept’s Shapeways store here.

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December 22, 2016

RDRP B6-series brass electronics mounting plate

Coming from RDRP and made for the Team Associated B6 series of 2WD buggies is the brass electronics mounting plate. The 2mm plate is 0.5mm thicker and at 53g about 17g heavier than Team Associated’s own steel plate set while being designed to be a drop fit for the chassis’ machined pocket behind the steering servo. Using it allows to easily remove the speed controller and receiver from the car for cleaning and maintenance purposes while also adding weight to the buggy when running lightweight LCG battery packs. On top of this the black and golden design improves visual impact and the chamfered golden edges make for a smoother chassis-to-plate transition for further improved looks and functionality. The mounting plate fits both the B6 and B6D and it comes including suitable mounting hardware.

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December 21, 2016

JConcepts B6-series 1-piece wing mount & wedge

JConcepts has added a new item to the Shapeways store for B6 and B6D owners. The one-piece rear wing mount and wing wedge offers functionality and durability as the mount resists unwanted twisting or tweaking while being able to adjust wing position very quickly in four different positions. Braced in the middle, the seat area carries some inspiration from full-scale racing while the center divider brings the piece together for solid construction, fit and finish. The one piece wing mount can be found here while the wing wedge is available here.

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December 21, 2016

RDRP B6 brass front bulkhead

Coming from RDRP and made for the Team Associated B6 buggy is the a brass front bulkhead. The part is a direct replacement for the kit’s plastic bulkhead and it offers an increased weight of 33g which makes for a front-shifted weight bias and thus a more planted front end while also adding durability and precision. With its new black and golden design the part also stands out in terms of visual appearance.

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December 21, 2016

Avid B6-series shock standoffs

Coming from Avid and made for the Team Associated B6-series buggies is an aluminium shock standoff set. The standoffs are a direct replacement for the kit parts, including two short front and two long rear shock mounts, as well as four Delrin pivot bushings. The standoffs are made of black anodised 7075 aluminium with a 7mm nut as the base to easily install and a long fully threaded stem to help prevent bent shock mount screws while throwing down laps. The Delrin pivot bushings are designed to rest against the smooth standoff instead of the screw which extends the life of them however they can be replaced to help maintain a tight fit in the shock cap when needed.

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December 20, 2016

RDRP Team Associated B6 brass C & D mounts

Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced the C and D brass rear arm mounts for the Team Associated B6 and B6D. The suspension hangers are direct replacements for the kit parts and they add valuable weight especially when running in low-traction conditions or when the track is getting bumpier. Machined from black-coated brass and sporting gold-colour chamfered edges, the heavy suspension hangers shift the weight bias further back for improved traction. The mounts can be used together or separately with the C mount, in front of the rear axle, greatly reducing the unwanted pendulum effect very rear mounted weights can create. Both the C and D mount are available separately from now on.

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December 19, 2016

RDRP B6 brass gearbox brace

Available now from Revolution Design Racing Products is the brass gearbox brace for the Team Associated B6-series of buggies. The brace is a direct replacement for the kit’s lightweight composite part and it adds valuable weight to the rear end especially when running in low-traction conditions or when the track is getting bumpier. Machined from black-coated brass and sporting gold-colour chamfered edges the part weighs in at 23g which shifts the weight bias further back. The incorporated anti-roll bar mounts add precision due to the sturdy material, further upping the buggy’s performance.

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December 19, 2016

3DRC Awesomatix caster fingers & new fan mounts

3DRC from Germany have introduced the Awesomatix caster fingers for the A700 and A800 touring cars as well as two new fan mounts. Starting with the caster fingers, a simple bolt-on design the 3-D-printed pointers are attached to the wheel axles and when combined with Hudy’s 1/10th on-road setup system they allow for easy and precise caster adjustment on the car’s front and rear suspension. The caster fingers come in sets of four.

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