LiveRC - News

Team Associated's new Factory Team hex and nut drivers

Team Associated has released new tools designed to make wrenching on your car easier, and make your pit area look nicer.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 9, 2015, 9:05 p.m. View Comments

LRC EXCLUSIVE: Team Associated team manager Brent Thielke talks about the RC10B5M Champions Edition

Team Associated team manager Brent Thielke took time away from qualifying at the Horizon Hobby Off-Road Championships to discuss the Champions Edition development, goals, and details.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 6, 2015, 2:58 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated RC10B5M Champions Edition release video

Watch IFMAR World Champion Spencer Rivkin and ROAR National Champion Ryan Cavalieri talk about the new, limited edition B5M buggy commemorating their accomplishments.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 6, 2015, 1:13 a.m. View Comments

BREAKING: New Team Associated RC10B5M Champions Edition

Team Associated is celebrating the IFMAR Worlds and ROAR Nationals victories of team drivers Spencer Rivkin and Ryan Cavalieri with a new, full-option B5M kit.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 5, 2015, 3:02 p.m. View Comments

Mayo's two titles led Team Associated to five JBRL class championships

Team Associated scored five overall points series wins in the Jimmy Babcock Racing League, behind Jake Mayo's triumphs in Modified Buggy and Truck.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 4, 2015, 1:04 p.m. View Comments

Kerstin and Christian Bessler switch to Team Associated Germany

German 1/8-scale racing couple Kerstin and Christian Bessler have switched from the RMV Germany Mugen Seiki team to Team Associated Germany.

Aaron Waldron Nov. 2, 2015, 12:16 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated's new APEX Scion Racing 2015 FR-S Brushless Ready-To-Run LiPo combo

The newest body to top Team Associated's entry-level 4WD touring car platform looks just like the Scion Racing FR-S of Greddy pro driver Ken Gushi.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 28, 2015, 2:57 p.m. View Comments

SPIED: Team Associated's prototype truck

Ryan Cavalieri drove a prototype Team Associated 1/8-scale truck to the SikCross win last weekend - and Rugspin Graphix got few snaps of the truck.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 26, 2015, 4:08 p.m. View Comments

New Factory Team steering block arms for Team Associated RC8B3

Team Associated has released carbon fiber steering block arms for its latest 1/8-scale buggy, which add Ackerman for smoother steering response.

Aaron Waldron Oct. 16, 2015, 1:22 p.m. View Comments

New Team Associated Apex Scion Racing 2015 FR-S replica

Team Associated is celebrating Scion Racing's total domination of the Formula Drift series with a new replica on-roader.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 25, 2015, 12:13 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated Factory Team aluminum gear diff cover

Stronger aluminum cover for the optional gear differential used in the B5, B5M, T5M, and SC5M prevents warping and extends time between rebuilds.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 22, 2015, 3:19 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated TC7 prototype scored two ROAR national titles

Team Associated drivers dominated the Modified and 13.5 classes at last weekend's ROAR Electric On-Road Nationals with a prototype TC7 touring car platform.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 18, 2015, 6:32 p.m. View Comments

Kashima-coated RC8B3 shocks from Team Associated

Team Associated now offers optional RC8B3 shock bodies with genuine Fox Shox Kashima coating for smooth operation and long wear.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 15, 2015, 5:17 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated launched new web site

Team Associated has totally revamped its home on the web, with simpler navigation and a strikingly clean layout.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 12, 2015, 1:28 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated's in-depth look at Cavalieri's Nats-Sweeping cars

Team Associated published an incredible article including build secrets, setups, and video replays from Ryan Cavalieri's dominating ROAR Nationals performance.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 4, 2015, 5:25 p.m. View Comments

Horne family led Team Associated to six wins at Futaba Electric Challenge

Aydin and Austin Horne, Brad Shearer, and Austin Hick combined to dominate at Leisure Hours Raceway in Joliet, IL.

Aaron Waldron Sept. 3, 2015, 4:32 p.m. View Comments

Schelle's new flat and beveled shock pistons for Team Associated V2 shafts

Schelle has released an assortment of tuning options to fit the new V2 "screw-on" shafts from AE.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 19, 2015, 1:54 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated's new RC8B3e 1/8-scale electric buggy kit [GALLERY]

Team Associated announced its new RC8B3e electric-powered 1/8-scale buggy kit today.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 18, 2015, 2:13 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated to offer free Factory Team shock kit with RC8.2e RTR

Buy one of Team Associated's RTR brushless-powered 1/8-scale buggies directly from their website, and you'll get a free set of Factory Team shocks - over a $150 value!

Aaron Waldron Aug. 10, 2015, 2:32 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated SC5M not legal for Stock Short Course at Nationals

ROAR rule protecting the Stock classes from team drivers using unobtainable prototype parts means that Team Associated's new mid-motor short course truck is not legal this weekend.

Aaron Waldron Aug. 3, 2015, 7:57 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated Apex Lexus RC F LiPo battery and charger combo

Team Associated now offers the Apex Lexus RC F with a Reedy LiPo battery and charger

Aaron Waldron July 30, 2015, 2:04 p.m. View Comments

Cavalieri's two truck titles led Team Associated's four wins at Shootout

Team Associated's race report from the Hot Rod Hobbies Off-Road Shootout.

Aaron Waldron July 24, 2015, 1:46 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated RC8B3E brushless-powered 1/8-scale buggy on the way?

Steven Hartson competed at last weekend's ROAR National Championships for 1/8-scale electric buggies and trucks with a prototype brushless version of the new RC8B3 buggy.

Aaron Waldron July 16, 2015, 7:34 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Team Associated has terminated Carson Wernimont's contract

Last year's IFMAR Worlds podium finisher Carson Wernimont will no longer race for Team Associated, effectively immediately.

Aaron Waldron July 13, 2015, 7:33 p.m. View Comments

BREAKING: Wernimont responds to Team Associated press release

Carson Wernimont posted a comment to LiveRC's sharing of the Team Associated press release announcing the end of their deal.

Aaron Waldron July 13, 2015, 8:34 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated's new 500cc Factory Team fuel bottle

Team Associated has prepared a new half-liter fuel bottle ready for use in pit lane.

Aaron Waldron July 9, 2015, 12:23 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated's Factory Team T-handle ratchet driver

That's so ratchet. Save time - and your wrists - by wrenching on your car with this new ratcheting T-handle tool from Team Associated.

Aaron Waldron July 3, 2015, 1:22 p.m. View Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The highs and lows for Team Associated last summer

If you flipped your calendar back one year ago to this week, Team Associated was involved in some of 2014's biggest headlines.

Aaron Waldron July 2, 2015, 8:52 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated shows off RC8B3 in new promo video

Bob Stellflue, Kody Numedahl, and Richard Saxton chime in during this 90ish-second RC8B3 action video.

Aaron Waldron July 2, 2015, 3:43 p.m. View Comments

LRC EXCLUSIVE: Team Associated RC8B3 build video

Watch Team Associated's new 1/8-scale nitro buggy - the RC8B3 that finished on the podium at the Worlds last year - practically assemble itself!

Aaron Waldron June 30, 2015, 4:24 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated's new Factory Team buggy bulkheads

New aluminum front bulkheads for the B5 buggies along with a brass weight to change handling characteristics.

Aaron Waldron June 25, 2015, 2:59 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated's new T4.2 RTR LiPo combo

The RTR version of the most successful stadium truck of all time is now available with a Reedy LiPo battery and charger

Aaron Waldron June 10, 2015, 5:53 p.m. View Comments

Team Associated lists Pro-Line RC8B3 body now available

Can't wait for your Team Associated RC8B3 buggy? Now you can buy the Pro-Line body that will come with the kit - and at least get your paint job ready before you start building.

Aaron Waldron June 4, 2015, 3:51 p.m. View Comments