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Brand spanking new from the Team Associated guys is their Factory Team B44.2 10th scale 4wd off-road buggy. The Associated designers have updated and refined their popular B44 platform into an even more lethal racing weapon. Some of the updates include- * 12mm Factory Team big bore shocks * Longer 2.5mm chassis optimized for Lipo saddle packs * Includes a VTS slipper clutch * [...]
Hola amigo’s, and welcome to yet another way-super-uber edition of your favorite Monday morning rc column. First… sadly I must say I learned about the passing of Jim Rupard on Saturday. Jim was a staple of oval racing here in the Midwest and a HOF guy to pit next to. I was lucky enough to spend a week out in [...]
Team Associated posted up this funky ‘spy shot’ of what looks like a possible short course buggy (SCB) coming soon from AE? It’s hard to tell exactly, it’s blurry, and has some wacky ‘photo editing’ done to it. We scaled it up, and tried to ‘fix’ it as best as we could for you. If we hear anything else, [...]
Recently announced are some new JConcepts aluminum upgrade parts for the Team Associated B4/T4/SC10 series of vehicles. Pictured above is their new aluminum CNC machined steering bellcranks. The stock Associated bellcranks are made out of plastic and the stock servo saver only works if constantly serviced, the upgrade JConcepts parts should be much more durable and they eliminate the troublesome [...]
Well howdy there rc fans, yes it’s another Monday morning and time for yet another funtabulously sarcastic Cub Report. I figured I’d go a little old school this week for you long time readers, here we go… What’s going on over at HPI? Remember all the uber-buzz about their new gasoline powered 8th scalers that were going to totally change the [...]
The Team Associated crew released a teaser image of their new 12mm Big Bore Shocks for the B4, T4, SC10, and B44 a couple of weeks ago. Here is some more information on Team Associated’s all new big bores- * Black anodized shock cap with bleeder screw * Shock shafts are Titanium Nitride coated * Shock shafts are now 3mm and come with [...]
Team Associated announced a few new licensed looks for the SC10RS. The new Hart and Huntington RTR SC trucks some with different stickers so you can choose what driver/sponsors you want to finish off your rides look! The included brushless motor is a 300kv, and the tires are JConcepts on KMC replica wheels. Cost of the new trucks is [...]
Team Associated posted this teaser pic on their FB Page of their upcoming 12mm Big Bore Shocks for their RC10/SC10 series of off-roaders. Associated didn’t mention any pricing or a solid release date, all they stated was “They’re getting close…”. We’ll post more information when we get it. Are you a big Team Associated fan? Check out more Associated news right [...]
The crew over at FTW have introduced an all new short course truck body named the Diamondback. The Diamondback body has large cut outs behind the hood and cab to let air escape from underneath, as well as sleek lines to give it a nice look. The FTW Diamondback uses .040 polycarbonate and fits the Losi SCTE and XXX-SCT, Associated [...]
Duratrax has just released their popular line-up of short course tires pre-mounted on Duratrax wheels specifically for the Losi Ten SCT/SCTE and the Associated SC10 4×4. Using pre-mounts makes it exceptionally easy to bolt on a new set of tires to your Losi or Associated 4wd short course truck. The pre-mounts are available in C2 or C3 compounds and come [...]
New from LRP is the Dynamic 8 1600kv Brushless Motor. It’s a high torque, hi efficiency 1/8 scale motor using a 4-pole magnet, and a multi-slot winding to help keep the heat down. Seems like more and more vehicles are using 1/8 scale systems, and the bigger they get, the more torque they need. A 1600kv should give ya plenty [...]
The guys over at Team Associated have just announced their affordable RC10T4.1 RTR Brushless NiMH Combo. This new combo gives you an opportunity to get in to a quality Associated brushless RTR truck at a reasonable price point. Some of the main features are- *2.4 GHz radio system *Reedy 3000 mah battery *Reedy 3300 kv motor *XP speed controller with Lipo cut-off *Wall charger Street price [...]
The billion time national champs over at Associated have announced their new RC10B4.1 Brushless NiMH RTR 2wd buggy combo. The Associated RC10B4.1 is a proven winner and now you can get it ready to run with a powerful brushless system and a NiMH battery right in the box. Other features included- *2.4 GHz radio system *Reedy 3000 mah battery *Reedy 3300 kv motor *XP [...]
Who can’t use to loose a little weight right? Well MIP has a new hard anodized Lightweight Aluminum Top Shaft for the Associated B4.1, T4 and SC10. It’s a direct replacement for the 3-piece steel stock parts, and you then only need the one. The lighter rotating mass will help with all sorts of benefits. Speaking of MIP, have [...]
Cubby, Who is your favorite rc journalist and why? Richard P. Cubby– Hey now, what’s up Richie? Thanks for the email. I don’t believe there is such a thing as a true journalist in the rc biz right now, they are seemingly all puppets to their advertisers. Yes, it is sad state the rc media is in right now, but that’s just the way [...]
