Team Associated’s new Nomad DB8 is a very cool looking 1:8 scale Desert Buggy (DB8, get it?) based on AE’s proven 1:8 scale racing buggy platform. Being a RTR, it comes pre-assembled and loaded with top-end electronics including a Reedy brushless ESC/motor system and XP radio gear and servo. A full cage surrounds the chassis and has external body panels …
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The 6-series of Team Associated vehicles is coming on strong, seen with their latest release of the 1:12 scale car, the Factory Team RC12R6. This sleek on-roader sees quite a few refinements, most of which we got a glimpse of on the Factory Team F6 Formula 1 car. Here’s a good look at what you can expect from this new …
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Team Associated has announced the B6 and B64 Club Racer kits, vehicles designed to bridge the gap between RTR’s and full Factory Team Race kits. These buggies will come completely assembled with genuine Reedy electronics, allowing you to simply pull either one from the box and start getting competitive! Here are some of the features of both new rides: B6 …
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The Rival Enters The Monster Jam Arena! As we all know, monster trucks are big, burly behemoths with king-sized tires, flashy bodies and ridiculous power plants. Up until this point, monster trucks have been separated into their own classes at many venues, running on the same off-road tracks as their smaller, off-road counterparts. While there is some enjoyment to this, …
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Just a couple days ago we told you about a pair of front bumpers for the Team Associated B6 / B6D. Well RPM RC Products isn’t done with that car yet; check out this great-looking rear bumper for this car as well! The stock rear bumper is pretty small; and good solid hits to the rear of the buggy could …
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I love all kinds of motorsports, but Formula 1 is probably my favorite. The cars are wicked fast, look amazingly sleek and can corner faster than anything else out there. I guess that’s why I really love the 1:10 scale F1s as well. So, of course, there’s no surprise that I had a grin on my face from ear to …
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The Build – Part 1 Team Associated’s F6 is very similar to a now-age pan car; it uses a single center shock and a pair of side dampers to control movement. A pair of side springs help control compression, but we’ll be installing those at a later time. This step is all about assembling the center shock, dampers and turnbuckles. …
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The Build – Part 7 In this, the final step of the Team Associated Factory Team F6 build, we will be installing the rest of the electronics. We’ll be using a Reedy Blackbox 510R Competition ESC, Reedy Zappers 3600mAh 7.6V HV Shorty LiPo and my Futaba 4PX radio system. Congratulations on finishing the build of your Team Associated Factory Team …
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The Build – Part 6 One of the cool parts of the Team Associated F6 is the fact that it comes with its own set of front and rear wings; no using other companies wings to complete the car. On top of that, they’re great looking, adjustable wings! Wah lah. Wings attached and looking great!!! Moving on to the final …
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The Build – Part 5 Team Associated has a strong past when it comes to pan cars, and it shows with all the refinements at the back of the F6. Love the lightened rear hub, super-smooth diff and well-designed motor mount! There you have it; a built and ready-to-rock rear axle! We didn’t include a pinion gear yet as I’m …
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