Dynamite have released the perfect add-on for the Associated range of RC18 vehicles, this new EP1500mAh Ni-MH 6-cell flat pack. The highest capacity battery currently available for these vehicles, its side-by-side configuration fits perfectly into Associated RC18T, RC18MT, RC18B and RC18R while its 1500mAh capacity provides better performance and longer run times. Source: Dynamite [dynamiterc.com]…
Back in the middle of July we showed you CAD images of the Exotek TEK18 RC18 Chassis conversion Kit. Today we were contacted by Exotek with photographs of the final car and from the pictures it looks good. Billed as a no holds barred race chassis conversion for the hugely popular RC18 line of Associated kits, the kit features a number of changes including slotted rear biased 6 cell battery mounting in a 2mm carbon chassis. Click here for more pictures and the full feature list… Features: – Slotted rear biased 6 cell battery mounting. Shifts the battery weight to…
Exotek Racing have announced details of their new conversion set for the Team Associated RC18. Using a RC18 kit as a doner car, the conversion turns this car into a proper race vehicle, with 2mm carbon fibre chassis plate, optimised weight distribution, new bearing supported mono bellcrank steering as well as a carbon top deck and a host of other upgrades. Compatible with the RC18T, B and R, expect it to be released soon. Click here for full feature list and pictures… Features: – Slotted rear biased 6 cell battery mounting. Shifts the battery weight to the rear of the…
Last weekend we told you about the Niteline RC18R from Team Associated, and now they have released a large action shot of the car as well as a studio picture to give a better look at this cartoon style Nissan Skyline body. The Niteline is the latest addition to a large range of RC18 chassis’, following on from the multi terrain rally versions and the previous buggy, stadium truck and monster truck versions. Just like its cousins the 18T, 18B and 18MT, everything is included-the car, transmitter, motor, battery and charger are all in the box at no extra cost….
oOple.com has a report on his site from last weekends UK Micro Challenge race held at the Torc High School, home of Tamworth Radio Controlled Car Club. Raced using 1/18th and 1/16th scale off road cars, the event attracted a lot of entrants inlcuding some European and Natioanl Champions. The main event was the Pro Stock and this was won by Stephen Davis driving the popular FTX with Chris Hudson in 2nd and Chris Doughty, recovering from a lack of practice, finishing 3rd driving his Associated RC18. Read the great full report from Jimmy and Vicky over at oOple.com here….
