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News today from Team Associated is about their new SXX Version 2 and Vector X-12 Combos. Their Competition speed controller is for 4.5T motors or higher running 3.7-7.4V, while their TC Spec verions is for 3.0T or higher motors and includes a fan. They have software adjustments to help with “Feel” and “Boost” and lets you [...]
Following on yesterday’s announcement of a brushless version of the RC18T2 RTR, Associated has pulled back the sheet on the RC18B2 Brushless. Raise your hand if you were surprised by this, so I can come over and smack you. Anyhow, just as with the T2, this one will also feature the Reedy Micro Brushless ESC and a 5000kv motor. The [...]
The A Team‘s got a thing for brushless, adding it to almost their entire line of RTR vehicles. The RC18T2 is the next in line to receive the ridiculous power. This new edition comes out of the box with a Reedy micro brushless ESC and 5000kv motor. The ESC is LiPo ready, accepting 2 – 3S LiPos or 6 – [...]
So I’m watching the new episode of Pawn Stars on the History Channel titled “Never Surrender“. A few minutes into the show, a guy walks in with a Team Associated Monster GT which the guy selling it calls his “Hummer RC Car”. Wow. So your in the hobby, and that’s what you think it’s called? But wait! [...]
GuyB over at VitalMX.com just posted a new video of Geico Honda superstar Justin Barcia Barcia Barcia! First watch as Barcia pilots his Associated SC10, then watch as a factory mechanic wheels the new 450cc rc motocross bike (with lifelike Barcia rider)! I really need to get me one of those for X-mas…Cubby
Team Associated has once again taken the time to revise one of their off-road performers. The RC10B44.1 has been given an all new carbon-fiber chassis that has been designed with all the latest LiPo offerings in mind. The new chassis provides more ground clearance for the rough stuff. Also new is a revised front shock tower that’s now made with [...]
Looks like Team Associated has some new wheels/tires for their SC10. They come pre-glued with a scale chrome look. They also have a KMC wheel available. More info is available at Team Associated’s web site.
Has it already been another week? Read on as I go through all our mail and grab a couple for the BigSquidRC front page. Here’s what I yanked this week… ========== “Dear Bigsquid, After hours of researching on-line, I decided to buy a new HPI Vorza. My question is should I go with a 4S lipo or a 6S lipo? Max” Cubby– Nice pick on [...]
Check out the Punisher latest body from JConcepts. It’s designed to fit the Team Associated B4.1 and B4, and comes with 6.5″ wide high downforce V-Wings Check out the JConcepts web site for more info.
Team Associated has a brand new ride. The RC10TC6 Factory Team edition is an all new design that has been prepared for brushless power and LiPo batteries right out of the box. The whole thing has been given a makeover but a few of the significant changes include moving the motor 13mm in toward the centerline of the chassis, lowering [...]
There’s no such thing as having too many tools. Unless you have to carry them all around. Team Associated has created a way to help you lighten your load with their new Stamped Multi Tool V2. This new version is now compatible with all the V2 shocks that Associated is putting on all of their new kits. It will also [...]
Hope you all had a great weekend and thanks for tuning in yet again to the our hobbies most read editoral (sarcastic) column, THE Cub Report. There was an uber huge rc drag event held right here in Chicago over the weekend, the IMDRA Midwest Nationals. Now, if you are an average rc’er, you could really give a crap less, but [...]
The latest kit from Team Associated SC8e is the RC10B4.1 Factory Team Kit. The B4 has been around for a while, but they keep tweaking it till they can make it the best it can be. This new Factory Team version takes into account lighter cars for LiPo users and brushless motor technology. Some key features: Factory Team Aluminum Rear [...]
There’s a new version of the Team Associated SC8e which is now brushless RTR! The new truck comes with a Castle Creations Mamba Max Pro brushless ESC and Neu_Castle 2200kV motor. It also comes with the XP3-SS 2.4GHz radio system. They recommend running a 4S LiPo for maximum performance. I haven’t seen or driven one of these is person, [...]
The SC10 RTR is finally brushless. Team Associated has taken it’s popular short course truck and dropped in a XP/Reedy 3300kV brushless system, giving everybody a chance to experience the FUTURE. And the future is good. Nothing else is changed, it’s still got the officially licensed bodies, the XP3-SS 2.4 GHz radio, and all that other [...]
