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Add some bling, tuning options, and durability to your Team Associated off-roader with these three new Factory Team aluminum upgrades. Part number #9727 is an aluminum 3 degree toe plate for the B44. This is not only stronger than the stock part but also helps to improve corner speed and on-power traction. Street price is $14. Next up is part number #91608. [...]
I guess I can go ahead and put my foot in my mouth. I can’t count how many times I’ve said RC Drift is growing and it’s niche and it’s underground. You could really get away with saying that, until a YouTuber called Drift 44 and automotive manufacturer Lexus put it in front of the eyes of millions of viewers [...]
MIP has a new 7075 Aluminum 3-gear transmission set-up for you guys using stock class motors in your Associated B5M. Named the MIP Box, it comes with a transmission case, motor plate, and gear cover. The MIP Box is 50% lighter than the stock tranny case and has less drag. More importantly, because of its aluminum construction it acts as [...]
Recently we posted information about the Team Associated Lexus RC F, and today we see a video collaboration between Lexus and drift guru Drift44. It’s a nice video with serious drift precision shots. I’m sure the outtake video will probably follow shortly showing the dozens of attempts to get it all right, but it’s still cool. Check it out below.
Team Associated has announced a Lite version of their RC10B5M kit. The B5M Lite was designed for spec classes where lower weight can be an advantage. Associated shaved 75 grams off the B5M by using a 3 gear tranny, using a lighter chassis, adding titanium turnbuckles, and by using aluminum front axles. The street price is $279, the part number is [...]
Previously released with high grip tires, Team Associated has announced a Drift Version of their Apex Scion Racing tC. The new slick drift tires allow for long corner drifts and lots of tire burning action. A Reedy 3300kV brushless motor provides the power, while an XP 2.4GHz radio system with digital metal gear steering servo provides the control. The street [...]
You’ve probably already seen pictures of Danny Huynh’s unique rat/skeleton creations on various social media sites, but now he has released a video featuring the Sense ESS Engine Sound System. The video below not only shows how well the Sense engine sound module works, but also just how cool Danny’s Ghetto Wraith Rod is. If you are looking to pick up [...]
After a full day of teasing, Team Associated has released full information on the new RC10T5M stadium truck. Like its brother B5M, the T5M comes with an aluminum chassis and in a mid-motor configuration. The new chassis and motor configuration make the T5M perfectly suited to today’s smoother/high-bite tracks. Some of its other highlights include- * Allows for the use of [...]
With the Team Associated B5 Buggy having been on the market for nearly a year, you had to think the new version of their stadium truck couldn’t be far away. Today some spy shots are hitting the web to give you Associated fans a look at the new T5M Stadium Truck. Above you can see a shot of Team Associated’s [...]
Years ago 4wd 1/10th buggies had a terrible reputation for breakage. Back in those days even the slighest tap to a pipe usually resulted in a broken part and a DNF. The new age of 4wd buggies are different, they can take harder hits without snapping a part, but like every other vehicle out there, they do have their weak [...]
The crew at Revolution Design Race Products have announced a high-end VTS Slipper Clutch Option Kit. The slipper clutch option kit is a direct bolt-on for the Associated B5 and B5M and were designed to be easier to work on as well as providing better performance. Consisting of 4 pieces, the parts in the option kit are machined from 7075-T6 [...]
Want to get into vintage racing but don’t want to build a kit? Associated is now selling their RC10 World’s Car as a pre-built race roller. These are built in house at Associated and come with the latest updates like a V2 slipper clutch and shocks. The part number is #6002RR, it is priced at $199, and you won’t find these [...]
The crew over at Team Associated have announced the latest vehicle in their Qualifier Series line-up, the ProSC 4×4 RTR. Fully assembled and ready to rumble, the ProSC RTR comes with Reedy brushless power, a 4×4 drive train, a 2.4GHz radio system, and a “splash proof” ESC. Some of its other features include- * 16mm big bore shocks * Reedy 7-Cell 8.4V [...]
Electric is missing two big things that nitro has- 1. the smell, and 2. the sound. While Associated’s new ESS-One Engine Sound System might not provide that glorious nitro smell, it should be dialed to bring realistic sound to your electric powered rc car. The ESS-One was designed to be easy to install in nearly any rc vehicle. It also comes [...]
“Advice On 1/18 Scale RC Models Thank you for your posts/reviews on all of your RC equipment. I’m thinking of getting into the hobby and am looking at some 1/18 scale vehicles to start with: -Latrax Rally -ECX 1/18 Torment Reviews on your site show both RC’s at a B- which should be fair for the price. However, I wanted to know which you think [...]
