Did you notice... Team Associated is getting into the 18th scale world!
They just released the specs on their RC18T and it looks pretty interesting!
4WD with a bit of TC3 and RC10T4 combined to a science.
Check it out at http://www.teamassociated.com/
Like to see how it runs soon. :)

Looks cool, but at $279.00, I will not get one!

Looks nice to me !!!

Micro Racer-
Where did you get the information on the cost?

on the web site...

http://www.teamassociated.com/misc/database/db_kits.ofel.htm


RC18T Ready-to-Run Truck, 1:18 scale size. Includes motor, radio, batteries, battery charger, and prepainted body

so it has a charger, and stuff -- and that I am sure is the MSRP.....but still lots of $$$$$$

Micro racer-
Thanks for the link. The price is retail, which would put the price at aprox. $200 on the street. It looks to me like associated has covered most of the Mini-T's shortcomings. This truck should be a big hit if it performs well out of the box, we will have to wait and see...........

We will have parts for it !!!!!

TEAM ASSOCIATED RC18T
RC18T series | 1:18 scale | electric powered | 4WD truck

Team Associated is proud to announce the RC18T Ready-to-Run, their first “mini” sized, 1:18 scale
vehicle. The 18T is not your typical “toy-class” small truck… it was designed from the ground up by
Team Associated’s award-winning team of engineers for competition-level performance and rugged
durability far beyond the competition.
The 18T’s racing heritage is apparent in many features of the truck, including its efficient shaft-drive,
4WD powertrain featuring adjustable ball differentials front and rear. The 18T is powered by an
inline-mounted “Super 280” high-performance motor, bolted to an aluminum motor mount with several
mounting holes to fit most any aftermarket 1:18 scale hop-up motor. A high-capacity 1100mah
nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery pack is included with the 18T, as well as a convenient
charger. The 18T comes standard with a 55 tooth spur gear and a metal 12 tooth
pinion with set screw. However, the truck will accommodate larger spur gears (up to 60 teeth) by
changing the small gear cover on the underside of the chassis.

All the Team Associated “XP” series electronics in the 18T are completely modular, allowing
independent replacement of the receiver, steering servo, and the new “XPS” micro speed control
with reverse, which provides smooth throttle control and will handle most aftermarket hop-up motors.

In the suspension department, the 18T distinguishes itself from the pack with real oil-filled shocks for
smooth, consistent damping. Each of the four lower suspension arms are identical and
interchangeable, front to back and right to left. Molded upper suspension links ensure that the 18T’s
suspension is correctly set from the start. However, steel or titanium turnbuckle kits will be offered for
those racers wanting more adjustability. The 18T also features four high-traction “Mini-Pin” racing
compound tires with foam inserts mounted on racing-style dish wheels.

Of course, the 18T will be supported by a full line of Associated’s “Factory Team” performance parts
and accessories, including machined aluminum suspension arms, shock towers, and shock bodies. In
addition, Reedy will soon be offering more powerful motors and batteries to fit the 18T and other
Mini-sized vehicles.

If you’re looking for the next big thing in small trucks, you’ve found it…Team Associated’s RC18T!




WOW....Iam getting one of these babies...........

Yea looks interesting... as far as the price.. they are listing the SRP (suggested retail Price) and as you know no one really sells stuff for that.
Example the RC10GT Plus has a SRP of over $500 and the MGT for over $800.
So my best guess the ave in the hobby shops will be around the $198 - $219 range before sales tax. ??? just guesing. ;)
HMMMMmmmm Bud your popular as far as the logo and names.
I see that and right away I think its you untill I see the name... a little confusing to a simple mind like mine.

That is one awesome mini truck....

Tower has them listed for $175.00 but not in stock yet !!!!!!!!!!

I want a buggy body for it! An Associated 4WD offroader at last!

That will be one of the first things we work on for it.
:thumbsup:

Never will happen.

I might have to buy one of these so I can race with Pat , Melwood and all the fast boys.

They do look cool and I guessed I was off on the $ for em... but Great Sat.. ahh Planes owns tower and probably ordered a hundred or more to sell em at that price.
Golded rule.. he who has the gold makes the rules.. I bet I can almost match em but not beat em.
They are neet looking.. but I bet they still cant run in the same calibur as the AWSOME speed of a BRP. ;)
I'll carry em bolth... truck class and Fast Class... Each have Class!

OK -- now Trinity has one.....

http://www.teamtrinity.com/ibspyder.htm

Great !!!!!!!

I smell a BRP 4WD ;)

I smell a BRP 4WD ;)I'll bet it smells like beautifully singed hot dogs!

Well it finaly looks like 1/18th scale is growing and getting more serious in the style of RC compition racing.
A FUN and exciting calibur of compition.

Now... lets see if Associated makes an RC18TC ;) GRIN.

T4 + B4 + TC4 + RC18T...
damn..

imma go broke again L:OL

imma go broke again L:OLRepeat after me:

I do not have to have the latest and most ballyhooed cars on the market.

I do not have to have the latest and most ballyhooed cars on the market.

I do not have to have the latest and most ballyhooed cars on the market.

I do not have to have the latest and most ballyhooed cars on the market.

You may not believe it, but it helps put me to sleep at night.

Actually I don't.

I had my B3 since it first came out.... and the T3.. which was.. what.. uh.. 6 years ago? Heh.. My TC3 has been with me for who knows how long too.

I am a big Associated fan. ;) I just drool when new things come out.

So I'll drool for awhile ;)

Repeat after me:
I do not have to have the latest and most ballyhooed cars on the market.

So, given Tower's price on the Associated RTR RC18T at $180 and the Trinity Spyder 18th at around $160 who/what would you buy. Not a moment's hesitation for me, it would have to be Associated. But, who has money for these things...I don't currently.

RAFster

So, given Tower's price on the Associated RTR RC18T at $180 and the Trinity Spyder 18th at around $160 who/what would you buy. Not a moment's hesitation for me, it would have to be Associated. But, who has money for these things...I don't currently.

RAFster

Worth noting is the Associated truck comes with oil filled shocks also. It also comes with front and rear ball diffs. I don't think the Trinity comes with either. A big plus for the AE RC18t is the seperate reciever and ESC... not a combined unit. I'll take the RC18t thanks.

Tower has the associated 18t listed for 154.99 and that is RTR w/ battery and charger.

Now to get the micro class going this winter at our track.

$279.00 is the suggested retail price, they will be less once they get in the stores.

I got one and it is great. Right out of box it is as fast as My Mini T with a speed 300. It rocks :thumbsup:
We will be making some parts for this asap first thing will be foam tires for the carpet racers.

Looks like the Mini-T will go on eBay!

I thought about that but what can we get for them ??????? Plus I have lots of new parts. I got my good radio gear in it and it is sweet.

It is available in e-Bay for $ 174.99 + s/h 12.99 , 18 available:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5927068835&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT

Hey Bud, where did you get yours & how much did you pay for it ?

Got mine today,,,, hooked up the bat, and chased the cat for a few seconds, and then went right to work installing a Mamba 6800, and a set of foam tires for the Mini-T on it. With the included battery it hauls BUTT!!! I'm surprised I didn't break anything. Now, if Twiggs gets a track together, I'll have some fun with the Oval trucks.

I got it at the local Hobby Town. $165.00
We will have foam tires for it by mid next week. Fronts have to be harder if your running on carpet.

I picked up for under $180.00 and it is a blast.

The RC18T BLOWS AWAY the Losi Mini-T. Out of the box Stock (except for BRP foam tires and a BRP J Body) I crushed several brushless Mini-T's!!! The only weak part I found was the stock shocks, can't wait for the threaded ones!!!

I told You that You need the BRP shocks :)

Bud, what is the part number for the BRP RC18T foam tire set? I have seen them listed on ebay but can't find them on Tower or Horizon.

Tower or Horizon don't have them yet. They will not be on web site till next week. You can call or just e mail Me, if you can do Paypal we will set you up.

I have a Mamba brushless BRP -- fun on ovals -- tough on road!

Can't wait to get mine on the high banked oval :)

does anybody know if you can replace the rc18t servo with a hitec hs-85mg servo

I think it would be too big. There is a Hitec that fits with a optional servo saver it is listed on the trucks box or parts sheet.

The manual listed the HS-81,,, but Associated found out that it will not work with the servo mounts. Unless you want to use servo tape instead of the mounts.

I cant belive how fast the servo is ,for a rtr i think someone needs to make aluminum steering and I can wait for the Blue motor mt and the Threaded shocks and bet that Reedy Mini maxx is going to be a screamer! I will have them in my store asap but I know where the 1st batch is going

The only problem I see with the steering is the Servo saver,,,, It could use a little more tension. Understandably, the made it soft to keep breakage to a minimum.

Check out the new BRP parts for the RC18T

www.brpracing.com

COOL

So, you guys ready to pretty much double the cost of your RC18T? How about the Factory Billet Aluminum Upgrade Kit... Retail price is just $200... I don't see it for sale yet as a package, but it seems many of the parts are already available.

http://www.rc10.com/newprod/2005/21240_billet.18t.htm

So, how long before we can buy a Factory Team RC18T kit?

I have the aluminum dogbones, threaded shocks, and front/rear hubs....that's really all you need! I have a speed 300 in it and it is very fast!

I will wait for the solid gold RC18T.....$1500!!!

BLING BLING..

Micro >> Did they run 1/18th trucks last Friday??

Yes they did with some NEW jumps!