Team Associated 1/8 buggy !!!!!!!!!!!!
10-16-2006, 09:36 PM
#46
Anybody has more news on this buggy? 
10-19-2006, 08:49 AM
#47
I got this off the Neo Buggy website.
"the TTR diff housing, steering and brake system will be used for the AE buggy. We have understood that initially a radical design was proposed but rejected due to high production costs.
Could these be the signs of the Associated / Thunder Tiger merger we were dreading after it going through? Or are they calculated risks??"
It will also use the TTR drivetrain. Essentially, rather than a whole new system, it'll be mostly Thunder Tiger re-branded with a few changes.
"the TTR diff housing, steering and brake system will be used for the AE buggy. We have understood that initially a radical design was proposed but rejected due to high production costs.
Could these be the signs of the Associated / Thunder Tiger merger we were dreading after it going through? Or are they calculated risks??"
It will also use the TTR drivetrain. Essentially, rather than a whole new system, it'll be mostly Thunder Tiger re-branded with a few changes.
10-19-2006, 09:04 AM
#48
Tech Regular
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i wonder if Team losi has patened that design???? if so AE car will look like anyother car. let see what they will ...Bite (old school word) off of losi. IE shock or shock tower design, etc. as long as it dosent look like team magic's car it will sell. dont get me wrong tm's a good company but,,,, anyway.
10-19-2006, 09:18 AM
#49
Originally Posted by captain america
I got this off the Neo Buggy website.
"the TTR diff housing, steering and brake system will be used for the AE buggy. We have understood that initially a radical design was proposed but rejected due to high production costs.
Could these be the signs of the Associated / Thunder Tiger merger we were dreading after it going through? Or are they calculated risks??"
It will also use the TTR drivetrain. Essentially, rather than a whole new system, it'll be mostly Thunder Tiger re-branded with a few changes.
"the TTR diff housing, steering and brake system will be used for the AE buggy. We have understood that initially a radical design was proposed but rejected due to high production costs.
Could these be the signs of the Associated / Thunder Tiger merger we were dreading after it going through? Or are they calculated risks??"
It will also use the TTR drivetrain. Essentially, rather than a whole new system, it'll be mostly Thunder Tiger re-branded with a few changes.
The first rumor I heard about this car back in march claimed that it would have TTR drivetrain hardware. I think it's a good thing, the TTR parts wear well and are inexpensive to replace.
10-19-2006, 12:04 PM
#51
Tech Adept
they better post some pics or something for it....or the same might happen as what did with TM.....too long to release it and now people have lost interest
10-19-2006, 12:45 PM
#53
HAHAHAHA, caught red (fonted) handed!
I heard a rumor...about the CRCRC race in January. Just a rumor though...
I heard a rumor...about the CRCRC race in January. Just a rumor though...
10-19-2006, 02:16 PM
#54
Tech Regular
I will be at the race at CRCRC and hope to see the new buggy in action.
10-19-2006, 02:22 PM
#55
Originally Posted by hayabusa
designing something "different" doesn't necessarily mean it's better. in fact it could end up worse. it's just different.
10-19-2006, 02:27 PM
#56
Not trying to offend anyone but I'm sure they will take alot from the Losi 8 just like they do with the tenth scale cars.
x1000
10-19-2006, 05:58 PM
#59
K king, If your talking about my post, I'm not sure what you are talking about 
If you are talking about my post, they can change the molds and mounting positions all they want but the geometry is all the same
If you are talking about my post, they can change the molds and mounting positions all they want but the geometry is all the same
10-19-2006, 06:30 PM
#60
Tech Initiate
if they change they mounting locations they do change the geometry. yes line a the vertical from the hinge pin straight up is the same and line b the a-arm is the same but line c the angle of shock position changes thus changing the geometry. thats why handling changes when you change shock angle on your other cars. anyways yes it is a c-hub car and will carry the ttr drive gear but no word yet on the housings from the ttr. this is just help production costs plus they are good gear sets, as i have a ttr s 3, plus that helps once the final design is approved with getting enough kits built for the masses to be distributed. that was going to happen with their full line, team ass. took this oppurtunity to be able to compete with horizon in anoucements and release dates of any car. the design staff from team associated has full control of designs for AE cars and trucks and thunder tiger manufacturers and delivers, lower cost to team ass. but unfortunately the cost for kits to us will stay the same oh well. yes the shocks and suspension are all team ass. and their design as well as chassis, shock towers and such. may the chassis be similar to the short flat chassis upgrade for the ttr maybe but i was told it wouldnt be. without measuring both once its out cant fairly say from any pics that may come out soon. they did try two radical designs and one that kind of incoporates a little from the mugen,jammin,ttr,kyosho cars. the final design is done and they are testing it to make sure its ready then release it. unlike horizon releasing cars and then a month later releasing upgraded stiffel plastics or whatever has happened to some of their recent cars. when i hear more from my source i will pass it on, but only if it is info i can without revealing him. thats just not nice and he is my friend and i wont do that.
good luck and im waiting for my team ass. 1/8 with everyone else
good luck and im waiting for my team ass. 1/8 with everyone else