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What’s new on the touring car scene? Quite a lot, with several new high-end cars being announced in the last few weeks. The latest to hit the news is the Team Associated TC7. As you can see by the pictures it is a full competition machine. What’s new on the TC7? Basically a bunch of small changes. The suspension gets [...]
Now here is something interesting from Team Associated, they are Bundling both of their 8th scale race buggies for one slightly lower price. The RC8B3 and RC8B3e share 90% of their parts. If you plan on racing nitro and electric 8th scale next spring, now would be a good time to save some cash on a new pair while giving [...]
Looking for a high performance body for your Associated RC8B3E? If so, Pro-Line has you dialed with a new Predator. The Predator line of bodies is well known for a stylish look and balanced handling. It also comes with several optional air vents to help keep your electronics cool when the racing gets hot. The body is street priced at $28, [...]
New from JConcepts is the S2 Body for the Lay-Down Transmission Associated B5M. The S2 is ultra low helping to bring down the center of gravity on your buggy while its progressive cab is designed for better steering. Channels are used on the roof to direct air through the center of the body and its dual windows give it a [...]
Get work done faster in the pits with the new Factory Team Hex & Nut Drivers from Team Associated. The new Associated tools come with lightweight aluminum handles that are color coded to speed up your wrenching time. A sure grip handle helps with ergonomics and replacement tips are available. The part number for the complete set is #1519 and [...]
2wd buggy season is in full swing right now. Yesterday TLR announced the new 22 3.0, Schumacher announced a special edition of the KF2, and now today Team Associated is introducing their RC10B5M Champions Edition to the world. What makes the Champions Edition RC10B5M so special? * Limited production run * Comes with both 3 and 4 gear transmissions * Comes with both [...]
Hot new livery adorns the 2015 version of the Associated APEX Scion Racing FR-S. It sports the new look to celebrate Scion Racing’s domination of the 2015 Formula Drift Series, as well as to look pretty slick while out racing your neighbors up and down the street. Some of its standard features include- * Completely built and ready to run * Realistic [...]
New and sleek for the Team Associated RC10B5M is the Predator from Pro-Line. The Predator first appeared for the RC8B3, but has now been scaled down to fit the B5M. Low and aerodynamic to give a balanced feel while on the track, the Predator for the B5M is priced at $28 and has a part number of #3459-00. Want to see [...]
Put some seriously smooth shock action onto your RC8 with new 16mm Fox Kashima Coated shock bodies from Associated. The have the same coating used on Fox’s full sized forks and shocks for long life and silky smooth action. The part number for the 30.5mm units is #81164, 39.5mm is #81165, and both are street priced at $49. Click [...]
We all know that only the most important things in history actually make it to the Smithsonian. Therefore it is pretty cool to find out that an original gold tub Team Associated RC10 is currently on display in the Smithsonian Spark!Lab interactive exhibit. Maybe we need to load up the BSRC Bash Crew and make a field trip to check [...]
The brushless 8th scale buggy wars are heating up with the latest entry into the class being the Team Associated RC8B3e. The RC8B3e comes as a kit and was designed for maximum handling while using a brushless power system. Here are some of its highlights- * Hard anodized 7075-T6 chassis * Chassis designed for optimal weight distribution * Pillow ball front end * Lightweight [...]
The latest vehicle to get the LiPo upgrade from Team Associated is the Lexus RC F. It comes pre-built and RTR out of the box, but to give it a boost in power it now comes with a Reedy LiPo battery and charger. Some of its other highlights include- * Reedy 3300kV brushless motor * Two body colors available (white or blue) * [...]
Get a grip on your wrenching life with the new T-Handle Ratchet Driver from Team Associated. The ratchet driver is super easy to use, simply insert a 1/4″ hex head tip (not included), flick a switch for the direction you want to rotate, then get to work. The ratchet has a street price of $12, its part number is #1679, and [...]
New from MIP is the Eco All-In-1 Box Set Tranny for the Associated RC10B5M/T5M. This new 3 gear tranny was designed to give your mid-motor 5 series Associated more initial punch and less drag, thus helping you to bust out faster lap times. * 7075 aluminum construction * 50% lighter gear cover than stock * Can use 5 or 6mm ID bearings * Aluminum [...]
We are huge fans of Pre-cut Bodies here at BigSquidRC, they save us time so we can get in more bashing and less wrenching. Pro-Line loves to give consumers what they want so they have recently announced 3 new pre-cut buggy bodies. First up is a Phantom series body for the TLR 22 2.0. It is street priced at $33, [...]
