Team Associated B44.2 Factory Team 4WD Buggy
Team Associated has announced the B44.2 Factory Team with a number of noticeable upgrades to the 4WD buggy. The B44.2 Factory Team kit takes the next step in drawing out every opportunity to maximise the 4WD buggy’s potential. First of the new items are the Factory Team 12mm ‘Big Bore’ hard-anodised shocks. The shocks feature threaded collars, machined aluminium shock caps with bleed screws, and are completed with TiN ‘Gold’ 3mm shock shafts. The B44.2 also has an updated 2.5mm carbon fibre chassis that is 8mm longer and 3mm narrower than the previous model that improves stability and overall handling as well as accommodating the new LiPo quick-change battery mounting system and VTS multi-plate slipper assembly.
The key features include:
FT 12mm ‘Big Bore’ hard anodised aluminium threaded shocks
TiN “Gold” 3mm shock shafts
8mm longer 2.5mm carbon fibre chassis optimised for LiPo saddle packs
VTS slipper (variable torque, multi-plate slipper with three drive surfaces)
Composite battery trays allow for battery position adjustment
Quick-change battery straps
Updated 3.5mm front shock tower
Updated 3mm rear shock tower
Shock towers designed specifically for the new 12mm shocks
FT 12mm aluminium rear clamping hexes and hex wheels
Updated front top deck for increased rigidity
Locking antenna mount
FT 7075-T6 blue aluminium zero-degree rear hubs
Rear hubs feature oversized outer bearing
Updated front wishbones
Blue aluminium cam-type motor mount
JConcepts Finnisher +8mm body (clear)
FT protective chassis tape included
Source: Team Associated
