Team Associated Insider's Newsletter

March 19, 2003

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       Another edition of the

Team Associated Insider's Newsletter

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Sections:

1. New Product

2. Announcements

3. Recent Racing News

4. Nitro Tips

5. Electric Tips

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1. New Product

The B3 Tuning Guide has been released in e-Book version in PDF format. The

print version will be available until supplies run out.

Part numbers and retail pricing:

#6197, Complete Tuning Guide: B3 e-Book,  $5.95

Availability:

Now available by web site download only.

Web site info:

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2. Announcements

+++ The B4 is shipping to distributors worldwide this week! If you can't

wait to see this buggy in person, it is now in the display case at

Associated's offices. Visit the URL below for directions to our offices.

We'll post a photo or two of the packaged B4's later in the day when they

are ready.

+++ We still have some refurbished RTRs in stock. To get your Team

Associated GT Plus RTR, TC3 RTR, Nitro TC3 RTR, or T3 RTR at great prices

(or if you just to learn more about them), visit the URL following.

+++ VOTE! 2003 Car Action Reader's Choice Awards

 Nominations for the 2003 Car Action Reader's Choice Awards are now being

accepted. Please take the time to vote for your favorite Associated, Reedy,

and LRP product!

Click on the "Reader's Choice" banner at top of page for the voting ballot.

+++ Questions about the Monster GT.

1. "Are the MGT's wheels & tires going to be compatible with the T-Maxx?"

     The tires and wheels of the T-Maxx will fit the MonsterGT. (The MGT is

not 1:8 scale. It is merely BIG.)

2. "Will the bodies be compatible with the T-Maxx?"

     The T-Maxx bodies will not fit. The MGT is much bigger than a T-Maxx,

and requires a larger body.

3. "In RTR form, how fast is this truck?"

     We haven't done a speed test on the final production version, so we

can't say conclusively.  Trust the R/C magazines to do a shoot-out among

the trucks available.

4. "Will you come out with an electric version?"

     We have no plans for an electric MGT version.

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3. Recent Racing News

+++ See your favorite Team Associated drivers at the 17th Annual Pro-Line

Cactus Classic! See Billy Easton, Lloyd Dassonville, Travis Amezcua, Scott

Brown, and Mark Pavidis.

     The race will be held March 21-23, 2003 at the Scottsdale R/C

Speedway, 3023 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. For more

information on the race contact SRS (480) 945-2186.

+++ Travis Amezcua will be at The 15th Annual April Fools Classic!

      The race will be held March 29-30, 2003 at Intermountain R/C Raceway,

8481 West 2700 South, Magna, UT 84044. Call 801-250-8303 or email

IRCRaceway@aol.com for more information.  http://members.aol.com/rcmother1

+++ The Team will also be at the Silver State Nitro Challenge 2003! See

Billy Easton, Mark Pavidis, Richard Saxton, Travis Amezcua and Jared Tebo.

  The race will be held April 2-6, 2003 at the Sam Boyds Silver Bowl in Las

Vegas, Nevada.

+++ See the Team at the official IFMAR Off-Road World Championship Warm Up

Race! This year's World Championhips race will be sponsored by Associated

Electrics and Reedy. See Billy Easton, Mark Pavidis, Lloyd Dassonville,

Scott Brown, and Travis Amezcua.

      The race will be held April 11-13, 2003 in Clearwater, Florida.  For

more information on the race contact Sam Ledford (727) 345-6905 or

sledford@tampabay.rr.com.

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4. Nitro Tips

+++ "Why should I use the 75cc tank insert?"

     The tank insert is required to limit the tank capacity to comply with

IFMAR, EFRA, and FEMCA rules. Here in the US we have ROAR and NORRCA, which

do not require the tank insert.

+++ "I have too much steering in my Nitro TC3. I have a dual rate radio

with all steering dailed out. Would a one-way or straight-axle in front

help?"

     Actually, a one-way or straight axle will give you more on power

steering.  Try using stiffer front springs, or put on the blade sway bar,

or use harder compound tires.

+++ Nitro beginner question: "I was in the process of breaking in my

engine, and now this golden color fluid is coming from the exhaust."

     That will be excess fuel and oil. Don't worry--this is normal until

the engine is properly broken in.

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5. Electric Tips

+++ "I have rallified my TC3 and noticed that if I jump even the smallest

bumps my differentials really take a beating."

     The rally conversion converts the TC3 to a rally car, not an off road

car. Rally courses do not have jumps as large as off road buggy and truck

courses do. You may wish to use the #3918 steel diffs if you're currently

using the lightweight plastic diffs.

+++ "I have an RTR TC3. I was looking through the manual and saw the

counterfeit transponder and mount and I have no idea what it is."

     In races that use electronic lap counting systems, a transponder is

attached to each car. The lap counter uses the transponder to identify the

car to count laps. Use the counterfeit (non-working) transponder if you are

going to race and want to take into account the transponder's weight when

you make your setup changes.

+++ "I've been told that the graphite part is stronger than the plastic

version."

     The carbon composite or graphite parts are favored by experienced

drivers because they are stiffer, not because they are less resistant to

breakage. Being stiffer, they are more responsive to the driver's control.

We recommend you use the molded composite parts until you learn to keep off

the boards. The molded composite parts have more flex.

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Don't forget our extensive listing of help topics online. It's accessed by

going to http://www.rc10.com/ and clicking on "Kit Tips & Help."

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