"This is the 1/10 scale electric powered, radio controlled, / Associated TC5 Factory Team On-Road Touring Car Kit. / / FEATURES: Chassis: Double deck 1/8"" (2.5mm) thick woven carbon fiber with blue / aluminum bulkheads for very rigid chassis assembly allowing easy / tweaks for high grip carpet racing or low traction parking lot / racing and all conditions in between / Drive: Four wheel dual belt with adjustable diff heights and belt / tension / Motor Mount: Machined blue aluminum with integrated heat sink / Ball Bearings: Full set of 20 / Shocks: Four VCS2 oil-filled with coil-over springs
This is the Team Associated Factory Team Hex Driver Set. FEATURES: Replaceable steel shafts are secured to the handle with a set screw Gun drilled aluminum handles are knurled for gripping power Each handle is color coded and marked with the size of the hex Factory Team logo adorns each handle INCLUDES: One 5/64"" wrench with a Blue handle One .050"" wrench with a Silver handle One 1/16"" wrench with a Glack handle One 3/32"" wrench with a Gold handle One 1.5mm wrench with a Purple handle One 2.5mm wrench with a Green handle One 3mm wrench with a Red handle REQUIRES: The set screw that secures the shaft into the handle uses a 5/64"" size hex wrench SPECS: Length: 6-5/16"" (169mm) total length Diameter: .71"" (18mm) handle
Team Associated has done it again! The Factory Team RC18T unassembled kit takes the original RC18T, 4WD platform and moves it up to the next level by including all of the trick A-Team parts, making for the highest performance in a little truck. All right in the box. 18T wheels, tires and a clear truck body with decals and window masks are also included. Does not include motor, servo, speed controller, receiver, or battery. If you want to build the ultimate 1:18 scale race machine, look no further. The Factory Team RC18T is your truck!
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Amazingly fun, and too good for itself The RC18T Team factory kit from associated electrics is by far one of the best electric offroad vehicles available. At 1/18th scale, its tiny, able to fit in a shoebox. Make no mistake though, even in its small size it can handle many huge obstacles and is loads of fun.
The first thing you should know abou this is that it is a kit. This means you have to assemble everything, and I mean everything. You also must paint the body, apply the decals, put the tires on the wheels, etc. Another important note, is that the car does not come with everything you need. In addition to this kit, you will need a radio transmitter (and batteries for it), a reciever, esc (last two items can be purchased as a single item sometimes, at a loss in quality), a micro or mini sized servo, and 300 sized motor, batteries for the car, and a charger. If this is your first kit, expect to pay at minimum another $200 just to get the car running. This does not include spare tires for varying terrain conditions, paint for the body, and spare parts. This may seem like a lot, but it will be the same for every other car kit. Also, many things, such as batteries, transmitter, and charger can be used among other cars as you get more into the hobby, so its more like a wide investment.
Because you assemble the kit yourself, you guarantee the quality of the build. Associated is known for good cars, regardless if they are factory assembled, but with a kit you know how much effor was put into the car, and as long as you follow the directions, know everything will work fine. The factory team kit also comes with several upgraded parts, including nuts, battery strap, upgraded shocks, linkage arms, etc.
The car itself is great. With a mamba ESC/Brushless motor and lithium batteries, the truck is capable of speeds of 60 miles per hour. At this point, most drivers would not beable to control the car, it is simply too fast for anything but the most experienced drivers. Luckily, most set ups will get the car to have a top speed of 40 miles per hour, which is fast enough to win many competitions, beat your friends in races, and have a great time. The battery strap allows up to 3 LiPo cells or 6 sub c NiMH cells, but can be modified to fit 7 NiMH for more punch.
The car is shaft driven 4WD, meaning you get more power, more offroad capability, and better turning from a small package at a great price. The endless supply of "hop-up" upgrade parts means the car's ability can grow as your skill level increases.
For some reason, Associated did not include a slipper clutch into the car, which would prevent many of these issues. Unfortunatly there is no upgrade. One way to get around this is to make the differentials slightly loose, and replace them more often due to wear. Your other option is to get a nicer ESC that allows to adjust your starting curves, so the motor doesnt strip the gears. Or just be careful not to hit the gas too hard, and make sure everything is tuned up. The steering can get a little loose, but not enoguht to be a problem except for racers, who should be experienced enough to engineer their own solutions.
The car is almost too powerful for its own good. Starting at resting and hitting full throttle immediatly can damage the drive gears if your ESC doesn't have a slow start up rate. Excessive power can strip the parts of the differential. In other words, buy spare parts and aluminum alloy ones instead of plastic, when possible. Every few runs, make sure the differentials are at the correct tightness.
DO NOT LET THOSE MILD FLAWS FOOL YOU. Almost every r/c car out there has similar problems. The RC18T is a very durable truck. It can handle jumps several feet tall, take hard crashes, and keep running. It is more durable than the comparable Losi mini-t. The mini-t is a great beginner car as well, but at a cheaper price, the saying "you get what you pay for" comes into play.
On a building note, there has been an issue lately where the differential loses grip. Instead of oiling between the outdrives and D shaped rings when assembling the differential, sand them lightly and glue the differential rings with the flat side in place. This will prevent them from slipping, and will lengthen the life of your differntials.
Recommended parts are the Associated C1016 servo. This servo is the best one that fits in the car stock (not using the optional mounting equipment). It has the most torque and is fastest. It is also the servo included in the RTR version of the car. A mamba esc/motor is a good, but high end brushless system. Any Reedy brushed motor with a LRP, Novak, or Tekin brushed ESC (micro sized) would be a cheaper and still great option.GP1100 battery packs are recommended, but any 6 cell NiMH bar will work. LiPos are a higher end and more expensive, but ultimatly the best choice for racing or serious driving. Any micro reciever and compatible transmitter will work fine, only 2 channels are needed. Make sure its rated for surface r/c use.
In the end, building your own r/c car can be a very educational experience. It can teach a lot about physics, gear ratios, radio transmission, electronics, and more. Also, since you choose your own parts based on what you feel is important, and paint your own car body, a kit makes your car a very personal item that you can quickly become very attached to.
After the first thrilling burst of acceleration, you will be hooked on the GT-3 Turbo. With double winding packed into a 6.2 VTEC teardown, the GT-3 Turbo stands for maximum acceleration and dangerously addictive handling. The GT-3 Turbo comes ready to run with wires and plugs, so there is no installation work to hold you up.
This is the Team Associated Factory Team Nut Driver Set. FEATURES: Heavy duty nut SAE and metric drivers Color coded handles, Black, Red, Green, Purple, Silver, and Gold Steel shafts INCLUDES: Six Team Associated Factory Team Nut Drivers REQUIRES: Nothing SPECS: Black handle nut driver: 3/16"" Red handle nut driver: 1/4"" Green handle nut driver: 11/32"" Purple handle nut driver: 5.5mm Silver handle nut driver: 7mm Gold handle nut driver: 8mm dew 9-6-04 ir/jxs
"This is the electric powered, radio controlled, ready to run, 1/18 scale Team Associated RC18R Niteline Rally Car. FEATURES: Chassis: Plastic .079"" (2mm) thick Drive: Four wheel shaft driven Motor: Super 370 high performance
Have these handy rear suspension mounts for your Team Associated RC10B3/T3 and never be sidelined. These mounts have 3 degrees of toe in for super stable response and handling.Category: CHASSIS PARTS
The Factory Team B44 project came to life in 2003 as a cooperative effort between Team Associated and J Concepts Jason Ruona and Brad Reelfs. After Team Associated s Ryan Cavalieri won the 2005 IFMAR World Championships in Collegno, Italy with the BJ4 Worlds Edition, Area 51 shifted into overdrive to produce a true Associated inspired 4WD buggy that would continue to dominate the 4WD off road racing class. During the design and development stages Associated used their extensive and well-proven skills to make a 4WD competition buggy that is better suited to production. The results of this optimization are realized by you, the customer. The B44 is built on a 2.5mm woven carbon fiber main chassis and top plate. What s new is the composite front bulkhead and rear chassis plate. These new features greatly improve overall durability and increase the ground clearance, further enhancing the B44 s performance. Area 51 designers also improved the BJ4 s slipper clutch. The result is the B44 s new externally adjustable, dual pad slipper clutch, which transfers power to the ground more efficiently and effectively. The B44 employs a hardened steel CVA drivetrain with lightened ball differentials for unparalleled acceleration. The B44 soaks up the bumps using Factory Team hard anodized aluminum threaded shocks with gold shock shafts. The shocks mount to durable 3mm woven carbon fiber shock towers, making the B44 more responsive and giving quicker handling. The B44 gets the full Factory Team treatment with blue titanium turnbuckles, blue aluminum shock bushings and blue aluminum servo mounts for a car that looks as good as it is fast! Many Team Associated fans from all over the world have asked us when we are going to build a 4WD buggy. Team Associated is proud to say that day has come with the B44, the only 4WD electric race buggy that comes from a racing heritage with 20 IFMAR World Championships behind it.
This is the Front and Rear Bumper Extensions / for the Associated MGT 8.0 Monster Truck (ASCC0392). / / FEATURES: Plastic construction, anodized silver in color / / INCLUDES: Four front and rear bumper extensions / / REQUIRES: Installation on the Associated MGT 8.0 truck / / PECS: Height: 1.53"" (39mm) / Width: 1.92"" (49mm) / Thickness: .39"" (10mm) / / tlw 2/18/08 / ir/jxs
