We don’t play favorites with the brands; we just carry the best names that come from a pedigree of competition racing success, each brand having multiple honors and championships to their name. But few RC cars have gotten us as excited lately as the Team Associated B5 Mid-Motor Buggy Kit.
This recent addition to the line of Team Associated RC cars
continues the tradition of the RC10 released in 1984. The RC10 series
has eleven I.F.M.A.R World Championships to its name and the B5 Mid-Motor Buggy carries forward this pedigree of winning. The B5 takes everything great about the B4 Team Associated Buggy and takes it to an entirely different level. Let’s break down this awesome machine and see what’s inside.The Chassis
The B5M Team Associated Buggy has a length of 385 millimeters and an adjustable wheelbase of 280-282 millimeters. and utilizes dedicated mid motor chassis configuration.. The chassis it self is made of hard anodized aluminum and is different from the B5 rear motor composite design, however it still shares 90% of the same parts as the B5 rear engine model.
Suspension and Steering
The B5 comes with Factory Team V2 12mm “Big Bore” threaded aluminum shocks with 3mm shock shafts. By redesigning the shock shafts and the o-rings of the B5, Associated has improved the durability smoothness of the shocks. The ball cups also have been redesigned and contain lubricants that reduce friction and increase durability. The steering rack has been completely updated and now has more ball bearings and uses horizontal ball studs for finer Ackermann adjustments. New front gull wing suspension features heavy-duty steering and caster blocks, while the insert system allows for easy caster and trailing axle adjustments
Transmission
New transmission has stronger gears, precision ball bearings, and carbide ball differential for increased life and torque capacity. This was a achived buy adding 2 extra diff balls to differential gear and widing the the transmission gears. The B5M also includes Factory Team VTS (Variable Torque multi-plate Slipper) with three drive surfaces and high-resolution spring allowing to put all the power down on the ground.
The Final Word
The Team Associated B5 Buggy offers quality components, backed by the engineering masters of Team Associate, and combines them into an ultimate racing machine at a reasonable cost. If you’re serious about RC racing and are looking for an affordable buggy, or an addition to your garage, it’s hard to go wrong with the Associated B5M. Check it out today at the LA Parts House RC Hobby Shop and receive FREE shipping and the lowest price anywhere!
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