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The Build – Part 7 A truck as bad ass as the T5M needs to have some bad ass running gear. For this, we’ll be using the following stuff: • Reedy RS1508 Digital HV Servo …

The Build – Part 6 Team Associated’s T5M comes with their awesome Factory Team V2, Big Bore shocks. Featuring 12mm bodies and healthy 3mm shafts, these shocks are some of the best in the industry. …

The Build – Part 5 After installing the transmission, we’re headed back to the rear suspension of the Team Associated T5M to finish it off. A few cool features include the rear hub inserts that …

The Build – Part 4 The Team Associated T5M comes equipped with the same stellar 4-gear transmission that you will find in the B5M. Thankfully it comes loaded with a ball diff (I’m not a …

The Build – Part 3 The rear suspension on the Team Associated T5M is similar to the B5M and even includes a cool blue aluminum inner camber ballstud mount. This mount is reversible to allow …

The Build – Part 2 The front suspension is pretty straight forward and includes quite a bit of tuning. AE has opted to use inserts to adjust alot of the front end, including caster and …

The Build – Part 1 The first part of our Team Associated T5M build revolves around the steering. This ST features a bearing-supported, dual-bellcrank steering system that includes tuning features like Ackermann, bumpsteer and and …

It was only a matter of time until the brilliant mid-motor design of Team Associated’s B5M made its way to their Stadium Truck. This truck features all of the same goodness as the buggy but …

Keeping in touch with all you Formula 1 drivers, Tamiya has released their new TRF102 chassis kit. Designed with additional flex qualities at both ends of the car, the TRF102 is perfect for rubber tire …

Tamiya is aiming at top-level racing with the release of this new flagship 2WD buggy, the TRF211XM. Featuring a slew of new parts, this chassis includes a new, lightweight resin tub chassis that can use …