Vision Racing have introduced a special rear shock tower for the Team Associated T5M and SC5M trucks that allows to run the B6-series laydown transmission in both. The tower is cut from high-quality 4mm quasi-directional carbon fibre and its design allows to convert the older T5M and SC5M to utilise a modern laydown gearbox with minimal modifications.
Source: Vision Racing [visionracing.net]
Team Associated have introduced the B64 Team Kit 1/10th scale 4WD kit. Sharing the design as well as most features with the already released B64D buggy, the B64 is aimed towards racing on medium to high-bite surfaces, excelling on high-traction surfaces with the buggy’s adjustable axle height and roll centres result in a stable yet nimble platform. With a new and improved centre slipper using Low Coefficient Friction LCF pads, the B64 rewards the driver with maximum drive out of all four wheels on artificial turf and carpet surfaces. Other features include V2 12mm big bore shock absorbers, front and rear anti-roll bars, strengthened front and rear suspension with hard anodised caster blocks and carbon fibre shock towers as well as a Team Associated bodyshell and a JConcepts-made screw-on rear wing.
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Coming from JConcepts are three new 3-D-printed wire route sleeves. The unique and small design of the wire sleeve pieces allow wiring to look clean and also aides in the overall appearance of the vehicle. First up is the 3-wire sleeve and motor ring that is made specifically for the Team Associated B64. It brings the A, B and C wires in close to the motor without touching. The built-in ring holds the wires in a clean position and minimises the height providing a little more room between body and wiring.
Team Associated have introduced new optional carbon fibre parts for the B64 1/10th 4WD buggy in the form of a long rear shock tower and a carbon fibre battery strap. Starting with the shock tower, the tall rear shock stay accommodates the longer and higher-capacity 31mm shocks for better compliance with very bumpy or loose tracks. Also new is the Factory Team series carbon fibre battery strap. Cut from 2.5mm bi-directional woven carbon fibre the strap fits the B64-series cars and it is a lightweight and stylish replacement for the stock item.
Schelle Racing Innovations have three new ball bearings sets for the Team Associated B64 added to their lineup. First is the Onyx series 22-pieces set for kit replacement. Second are the Black Diamond Ceramic bearings kits that are offered as a 10-pieces B64 gearbox set or an 18-pieces complete car set to outfit the gearboxes and all four axles. The complete car set also includes eight Onyx bearings for the steering system. The Black Diamond ceramic bearings are precision manufactured to ABEC-3 standards, lubed with premium bearing oil and they feature two metal shields for minimum drag, making them ideal for stock 17.5 and 13.5 4WD racers looking for some extra speed.
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Japanese brand Rickside Design Products has introduced two new option parts for the Team Associated B6 and B6D buggies. First up are 4mm wing mount extensions made of aluminium. The bushings were designed to set the wing further back which can result in improved downforce especially at high speeds while also shifting some weight towards the rear. The mounts are machined from high-quality aluminium, they come black anodised and including longer mounting screws. By using a double layer of bushings the wing can be set at a +8mm offset for even greater influence.
Coming from Schelle Racing Innovations and made for gull wing front arm equipped Team Associated B6 buggies is the Extreme front shock tower. Made from premium 5mm carbon fibre and offering an updated design with the outer two shock mounting holes removed and sporting shortened ears, the tower has reduced leverage, adding toughness during hard racing action. Optional holes for the Schelle upper wing mount add versatility and help to fine-tune the aerodynamic performance.
Source: Schelle Racing Innovations [schelleracing.com]
“I like building tie-rods”, no one said ever and that’s why Wallie Builds have introduced pre-built tie-rods for the Team Associated B6 and B6D buggies. Made using genuine Lunsford turnbuckles the tie-rods sport greased AE ball cups that are set at flush with the threads for ease of adjustment when setting camber and toe and they are available soon with your choice of gold or optional silver turnbuckles.
Source: Wallie Builds [walliebuilds.com]
