Team Associated B5 Thread
12-26-2013, 10:21 AM
#182
Associated has pretty much used the same type of plastics for majority of their 1/10th cars for at least the past 10-15 years, I doubt we will see much change here. Everyone else has stepped up their game in this area.
But hey, I'd absolutely love for Associated to prove me wrong. Then maybe I'd buy one.
But hey, I'd absolutely love for Associated to prove me wrong. Then maybe I'd buy one.
They fit
perfect and are very smooth.
Rivals any in quality .
12-26-2013, 10:22 AM
#183
Historically AE has released a car as a "Team" edition (as a kit only) when they first release a car. The B2, B3, SC10, B4, T3, T4, TC4, TC5, and TC6 have all done this. Then once the car has been out for a while they tend to release an RTR with a few "cost effective" components (vs. the team kit) and a Factory Team KIT with many of the upgraded parts.
These first "team" kits have traditionally not included graphite or titanium.
These first "team" kits have traditionally not included graphite or titanium.
12-26-2013, 10:23 AM
#184
Pretty exciting stuff. George - I might just buy an AE car! The MM would be great up here and at TRCR. What's the most exciting you ask? METRIC! Oh and the car too 
12-26-2013, 10:26 AM
#185
Good to hear, I hope that is the case with the new B5. If its one thing I did not like about my B4, it was the plastics that got sloppy very fast. As was the same with my other Associated cars.
12-26-2013, 10:29 AM
#187
Yeah, this happens all the time, people get all amped up seeing the MSRP and are all like "Ermagahd it's so $Texas".
Using the same MSRP to "street" price ratio that they are using on the B4.2, that places the B5 Team at around $220 to $230 before the usual Tower discounts on larger orders.
Using the same MSRP to "street" price ratio that they are using on the B4.2, that places the B5 Team at around $220 to $230 before the usual Tower discounts on larger orders.
12-26-2013, 10:30 AM
#188
They should just use their 1/8 plastics. I have an SC8 nitro, and I beat the SHIT out of that thing, and it's still tight. Probably the most mechanically impressive kit I've ever owned. Even the drive cups have zero wear... with about 14 gallons through it.
12-26-2013, 10:48 AM
#191
Only thing that sucks is all the good stuff (Hot Bodies 4wd, TLR 22-4, these cars) are all coming out right as my racing season comes to an end. So I'd get to use them for like 1 race then shelve them till next October. It's not like the MM is really going to work on the slick outdoor track we have here. 1st world problem I guess
12-26-2013, 11:47 AM
#194
Only thing that sucks is all the good stuff (Hot Bodies 4wd, TLR 22-4, these cars) are all coming out right as my racing season comes to an end. So I'd get to use them for like 1 race then shelve them till next October. It's not like the MM is really going to work on the slick outdoor track we have here. 1st world problem I guess
12-26-2013, 11:59 AM
#195
I wonder if it will be 3/4 gear swappable or offer a plastic mm chassis...? Who wants a hog of an aluminum chassis?