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New from the crew over at Reedy is the 5200mAh 55C 4S LiPo Battery. What’s new on the 4S 5200? Well, it has a 10% increase in capacity over the old model, yet still weighs the same. This gives you a bit more runtime while still making it easy to achieve a proper chassis weight distribution. It comes standard with [...]
Continuing on the vintage kick, JConcepts has announced 3 new Carbon Fiber Upgrades for the Associated RC10T stadium truck. Two of the parts are 3.0mm thick carbon fiber shock towers, while the third is a 2.5mm chassis brace. All the pieces are made from high quality carbon fiber which is not only light and strong, but awesome looking. The shock towers [...]
Just announced from the crew at Team Associated is the RC8.2e RTR LiPo Combo. The RC8.2e RTR was already a solid buggy for the bashing crowd, now it gets even better with the inclusion of a Reedy 4S 4000mAh LiPo and Reedy battery charger. The LiPo combo is street priced at $599, it has a part number of #80908C, and they [...]
New from Pro-Line Racing for all you stadium truck warriors is the Enforcer Clear Body for the Associated T5M. The Enforcer series bodies are originally from the mind of legendary racer Ty Tessmann and feature a meaner, more angular front end for more steering. The Enforcers were also designed for high-speed stability and work well on a wide variety of [...]
The Team Associated Rival Monster Truck has been out for several years now, but Associated has just announced that they are releasing it as a LiPo Combo. This means you get the same old great truck, but now it comes with a pair of Reedy LiPo Batteries and a Charger. This makes it easier than ever to get up and [...]
Have you ever snapped a plastic servo horn before? If you have a big truck with a beefy servo, it can easily happen during an extreme bash session. The fix to the breakage issue is to use an aluminum unit like the new ones from Team Associated. Associated has just announced their Factory Team Aluminum Servo Horns. These come in 23 [...]
Just announced by Team Associated is the RC8B3 Factory Team Front Shock Tower. The tower fits both the RC8B3 nitro buggy and its RC8B3e electric powered sibling. Thick carbon fiber is used to make it light yet strong and it sports a price of $38. The front tower has a part number of #81028, they are shipping right now, and [...]
New from the crew over at Reedy is a LiPo Battery Weight Set. Why would you need one of these? Well, the weights are made from brass and sized for a shorty pack. This allows you to lower your center of gravity while adding weight to make the class minimum. Each set comes with a one .5mm (17.8g) weight and [...]
Just in time for spring, Team Associated has announced new Lite and Winter Jackets. The Lite Jacket is water repellent, comes with Associated livery on both the front and rear, and is priced at $59. The Winter version has a ripstop nylon shell with polyester Sherpa fleece body lining. Four pockets give you plenty of storage and it is priced at [...]
Bling out your Associated 5 series shocks with new upgrade parts from JConcepts. The upgrade shock parts are made from high quality aluminum and are available in either blue or black. The upgrade parts include a 12mm V2 shock cap, a 12mm shock collar, a VCS shock bottom cap, and a 5mm off-set spring cup. Prices range from $8 to $15 [...]
Coming soon from the Team Associated crew is the RC8T3e Team Kit. The Team Kit comes with the updates from the RC8B3 platform, making it a strong competitor in the electric truggy class. Some of the highlights of the RC8T3e include- * Optimized weight balance chassis layout * Pill ball front suspension * Universal drive shafts * Refined suspension geometry * One piece wing mount * [...]
If you are old school, then you remember the old Reedy Zappers. For you new hobbyists, they were Ni-MH cells that had been “zapped” to give them increased voltage under load. Today, Reedy has announced a new line of Zappers for the LiPo crowd. The latest Zappers are the newer formulation of higher voltage Lithium based cells that can be [...]
New from Team Associated is the ESS-ONE+ sound module. What’s new on the ESS-ONE+? Glad you asked, there are actually several things, all of which will help give your truck an even more realistic presentation at your next bash or trail drive. * Real-time calculated sound * Over 100 different engine sounds * Fast switching between different engine sounds * Plug and play * Size- [...]
By adding performance parts from the Team Associated RC8B3 nitro and RC8B3e, the new RC8T3 nitro truggy kit should make for a beast out on the track. The 7075 aluminum chassis on the RC8T3 has been designed for optimal weight distribution, while a pillow ball front end allows for more steering and greater durability. * Long life V2 diffs * Lightweight ring [...]
Recently announced by Reedy is their Blackbox 800Z with Sonic 540-M3 brushless combo. The Blackbox 800Z is a sensored brushless ESC that has zero-timing for use in spec racing classes. The Sonic 540 motors are available in winds from 25.5 down to 10.5. Reedy is now packaging them together for an affordable race combo to help save you some cash. The [...]
