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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 [...]
The new Team Associated T-Shirts for 2012 are available in black, white, or blue. The come in sizes from small to XX- Large, and cost around $20. If your looking to show off your support for the rc hobby with some cool clothing, maybe hit the Big Squid RC Shop for shirts and hats… just say’n..
Team SR has announced some trick new aluminum battery straps for the Associated B4.1/T4.1, Durango DEX210, and the Kyosho Ultima RB5. These high quality Team SR black anodized, 6061 aluminum, “Tripple X” battery braces can help act as a heatsink for your battery to reduce temperatures. Look for a street price of right around $15 and they are available right [...]
New today from Team Grid RC is a specially made servo mount for the TC6 series of touring cars from Team Associated. Not only does the CNC machined Team Grid mount look sano, but it also allows the chassis to flex under the servo for better handling. The new mount also keeps the servo link straighter, allowing it to move [...]
What’s the latest 12th scale pan car from Team Associated? Why it’s the RC12R5.2 Factory Team of course. Some of the hot features are- Updated motor mount and left rear bulkhead for greater durability 2.5mm chassis with centralized Lipo battery mounting location Pivot ball rear pod design Innovative through-shaft center shock design Dynamic strut front end Aluminum side spring retainers Street price for the new Associated RC12R5.2 [...]
Team Associated has some exciting news about wheel hexes for the front and rear of your B4.1, SC10, and B44.1. Announced today, Associated’s new Factory Team 6061-T6 12mm aluminum clamping wheel hexes are said to speed up wheel changes as you no longer have to worry about the hexes getting stuck in your rims. The new hexes are CNC machined, [...]
Team Associated has released a new RTR version of their popular SC8.2e truck, this time with Rockstar/Makita livery. The new Rockstar/Makita SC8.2e comes with 16mm composite big bore shocks, a 2000kv brushless motor, waterproof speed controller, a full roll cage, hard anodized 7075 chassis, new Method race wheels, steel turnbuckles, and a 2.4GHz radio system. Street price is going to [...]
Hello fellow rc’ers, welcome to another edition of THE Cub Report, the satirical column that is responsible for 87.2% of the chat around rc water-coolers every Monday… First off, VIVA FERRARI! Yes, the church bells rang yet again over the weekend, and yes, Alonso padded his points leads even further! Now on to what really matters, rc… So rc is on the verge [...]
A couple of times on Big Squid RC we have talked about the need for Team Associated to hop on the short course buggy bandwagon. Well today we received a little info from someone on the ‘inside’ that there is one in the works. So file this under rumor mill, but we have heard Team Associated is working on a [...]
Team Associated has issued a press release on their new 16 degree caster blocks and spindle set for their RC8 series of buggies and trucks. The new parts fit all the RC8 series, including older models and truggies. With the new Associated caster blocks and spindles geometry is improved giving more forgiving steering. They are available right now with a [...]
