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2004

Racing Lines (Dec. 2004)

"Dirty Deeds," Rebuild Time--Team Associated race driver Matt Griffin teaches us how to rebuild our Associated cars to keep them in shape for racing.

"Racing News," Reedy Race of Asia will take place Dec. 10-12 at RCS Speedway in Bangkok.

"Racing News," Masami won the JMRCA 1:12 Japan Nationals with his Team Associated RC12L4. Six drivers in the A-Main used RC12L4s!

"Tech Talk," Motor Gearing--article uses Reedy motors in illustrations.

R/C Car (Nov. 2004)

"Test Drive," Team Associated Nitro TC3 Plus.  Excerpt: "Our test car was clocked on the main straightaway at KZ Speedway at 52.6 mph. ... This is the best-handling RTR nitro sedan we've tested--ever."

Radio Race Car International (Sept. 2004) (250th Edition)

"News Flash," Associated win in the rain. Jonas Kaerup took the 2004 Touring Car title in rain-afflicted racing.
"Drescher's Diary," written by Team driver Craig Drescher.
"Race Car Clinic," Associated MGT Evolution II. "Our Saxton Replica MGT Evolves To Full Blown Race Truck."
"Trackside Special Report," included picture of TC3.
"Coming next month," updated Nitro TC3 RTR.

Racing Lines (Aug. 2004) (100th issue)

"Tuning Basics 2" includes shots of Associated cars.
"Flashback" includes racers of Associated cars in its coverage.
"Factory Team Nitro TC3"
"Quick Chat: Barry Baker on the NTC3"
"Racing News," Team Associate driver Matthew Griffin won the three modified classes of the 2004 ORRCA Australia Off Road Championships at Wodonga--only the second driver in Australia R/C history to do so!

RC Car (Sept. 2004)

"Test Drive," Team Associated Factory Team B4.
2004 ROAR Off-Road Fuel Nationals. Jared Tebo won 1:10 scale Stadium Truck class with his RC10GT.
"10 Ways to Destroy Your R/C Car," written by this webmaster.
"Simple ESC Programming" uses picture of LRP Quantum Competition speedo.

Xtreme RC Cars (July 2004)

"RCX 2004 hobby show," Associated booth, Reedy Flash Point motor for RTR.
"Ten Commandments for RTR Owners," Includes photo of B4 manual.

Radio Control Car Action (July 2004)

"Reeder's Rides," Team Associated Nitro TC3.
"Pit Tips," get more camber on your 10L4 Oval kit.
"Troubleshooting," Bigger tires for the B4 to increase ground clearance.
"Racer News," Brent Thielke takes over race team management from Mike Reedy.
"Backlot," World's Fastest RC Car Challenge. Shows Cliff Lett's RC10L3O (111mph) and Cliff Lett's TC3 (96mph).
"On the Lift," Modifying Team Associated's Monster GT for more performance and durability.
Radio Control Car Action Reader's Choice 2004 winners:
Electric Buggy: Associated B4.
Electric Truck: Associated T4.
Electric Touring Car: Associated TC3.
Nitro Touring Car: Associated Nitro TC3.
Charger: LRP Pulsar Competition.
Electronic Speed Control: LRP Quantum Competition 2.

RC Driver (July 2004)

"This Just In," Team Associated releases Nitro TC3 RTR Plus, RC10B4 Factory Team kit.
"Showoffs," Team Associated TC3 Factory Team edition.
"Performance Test," Team Associated Factory Team NTC3.

Xtreme RC Cars (June 2004)

"Inside Line," Static-X dropped by Associated's factory.
"Monster Pit," Monster GT tip.

Racing Lines (June 2004)

"New Car Watch," Factory Team Nitro TC3.
"Product Update," #1779 Blue aluminum servo mounts, and Reedy's #770 Acton Cavity laydown Brushes.
"Dirty Deeds," Associated's T4 Truck: Instant Winner!

Xtreme RC Cars (May 2004)

"Learn How-To," "How to keep your cool." Cooling tips for electric motors article uses Reedy Spec 19 for illustration.

R/C Car (May 2004)

"News," Factory Team Nitro TC3.
"Product Test," LRP Quantum Competition 2.
"Test Drive," Team Associated T4 RTR.
"RTR Tech," Make your Monster GT forward only.
"My Favorite Product," The Team's Mike Ogle tells all.

R/C Car (April 2004)

"Nitro vs. Electric: The Real Deal," uses photos of Associated's RC10T4 and RC10GT.
"25 Cool New Goodies," includes #1604 Reedy clip-on heatsink with fan, Associated T4 RTR electric truck, LRP Quantum Competition 2 speed control.
"Billet BFT," Hardcore Racing meets the Associated Monster GT.

RC Driver (March 2004)

"Driven Review," RC-10 T4. "Built for the Racer by the Racer." RECOMMENDED READING. Excerpt: "the T4 made it easy for me to focus on driving the track instead of trying to get the truck to work well."
"Pit Pass," IFMAR 1/10 Scale Off-Road Worlds. Won by Billy Easton with his RC10B4.
"Stuff," B4/T4 Anodized Motor Plates.

Radio Control Nitro (March 2004)

"Nitro News," Factory Team Nitro TC3 Clamping Hex Hubs.

Radio Control Car Action (Feb. 2004)

"Inside Scoop," Team Associated T4 RTR.
"2003 IFMAR Electric Off-Road World Championships," Billy Easton won with his new stock B4 buggy.
"IFMAR 2WD World Champion," Billy Easton's Reedy-powered Associated RC10 B4.
"20 Questions," Asked of Billy Easton.
"Racer News," Reedy Dyno-tuned 9-turn Spec motor.

Hi-Torque's R/C Car (Feb. 2004)

"2003 Off-Road World Championships," Billy Easton won with his new stock B4 buggy.
"Worlds Weapons," 10 years of Associated's winning hardware. Gene Husting's recollections of several early World Championship RC10 buggies--1985, 1989, 1991, 1993, and 1995.
"Choose your Best Upgrade Path," written by this webmaster.

Xtreme RC Cars (Feb. 2004)

"Inside Line," Reedy Race of Asia, won by Barry Baker with his Associated car and Reedy power.
"Quick Tips," LRP Pulsar battery charger used to illustrate tip on false peaks.
"Adjusting your new ride," article includes shot of Associated brand shock oil and RC10B4.
"High End Charger Guide," includes Reedy Quasar Pro and LRP Pulsar chargers.
"Balance Monster Truck Tires," uses Associated's Monster GT for illustration.

RC Driver (Jan. 2004)

"Breaking News," Billy Easton puts his Reedy powered RC10B4 on the pole and takes the first two A-Mains at the IFMAR Worlds.
"This Just In," Associated/O'Donnell affordable .12 race engine.
"Pit Pass," 2003 ROAR Electric Stock Nats: Associated's Scott Brown on hand to keep the AE drives on track. Also, ROAR Off-Road Nats and Kyosho Nitro Challenge.

Radio Control Nitro (Jan. 2004)

"Bigger, Faster, Tougher," Team Associated Monster GT.

Hi-Torque's R/C Car (Jan. 2004)

"Driver's Stand," Frank Masi talks about the release of the Monster GT.
"Bench Racing," Brian Skinner talks about the release of the Monster GT.
"Test Drive," Team Associated Monster GT. RECOMMENDED READING. Excerpt: "The plastic used for the suspension is flexible enough to withstand plenty of bad landings ad curb run-ins, and the shocks are very well protected."

Radio Control Car Action (Jan. 2004)

"Lust List," includes Quantum Competition 2, Monster GT, B4, and T4.
"Racer News," Associated wins IFMAR 2WD Off-Road Worlds.
"Product Probe," LRP Quantum Competition 2 speed control.
"How to set mod motor timing," uses a B4 for illustration.
"From Model Airplane News to Monster Trucks, 75 Years of RC Publishing." Includes ad for Associated's original RC10.

2003

Radio Control Car Racer (Dec. 2003)

"News," Monster GT.

Radio Control Car Action (Dec. 2003)

"Hot New Now 2004," New gear for the new year! Includes the Team Associated MGT, Team Associated B4 RTR, and LRP's Quantum Competition 2
"Track Test," Team Associated Monster GT RECOMMENDED READING.
"Racer News," B4 & T4 Dominate ROAR Championships.
"Racer News," Factory Team Locking Adhesive. PHOTO
"6th Annual Hot Rod Hobbies Off-Road Shootout," Billy Easton won Expert Mod Truck with his Associated T4.
"Piston Power," 12 Prerace Prep Tips from the Pros. Includes tips from Mark Pavidis, Team driver.

Xtreme R/C Cars (Dec. 2003)

"2003 International Model & Hobby Expo," includes Associated's Monster GT.
"Starting Box," Got an RC on your wish list? Shows photos of Associated products.
"Performance Test," Associated Monster GT. RECOMMENDED READING. Excerpt: "I was putting the truck--I kid you not--8 feet in the air, straight up. And I was landing on all four with the suspension crashing down. No worries; the truck would just drive off."
"Special Feature," Ten Best of 2003. Includes Associated's T4, B4, and Factory Team TC3.
"Racer of the Year," Mark Pavidis, King of the Track. Associated Team driver.

Hi-Torque's R/C Car (Dec. 2003)

"News," Photo of AE staff with Monster GT at the Chicago hobby show.
"The Myths of Graphite," written by Team Associated's webmaster. RECOMMENDED READING if you think graphite is stronger than stock parts.
"R/C Car Basics Series. Part 1: Gearing," includes photos of Associated vehicles.
"Product Test," LRP Pulsar Sport. The "charge-only" cousin to the Pulsar Competition.

Radio Control Car Action (Nov. 2003)

"Editor's Picks--6 Hot RTRs for under $350," includes Team Associated Nitro TC3.
"Track Test, The A-Team's Top Truck," testing the Associated RC10T4.
"Racer News," Team Associated Foam PreFilter Treatment.
"Racer News, Under the Hood, Billy Easton's RC10B4"
"5 Questions," interview with Team Associated driver, Billy Easton

Hi-Torque's R/C Car (Nov. 2003)

Cover shot of Associated's RC10T4 truck.
"Test Drive," Team Associated RC10T4
6th Annual Hot Rod Hobbies Off-Road Shootout, Billy Easton TQd and won the Expert Modified Truck with his RC10T4.

Xtreme R/C Cars (Oct. 2003)

"Performance Test," Associated RC10 T4. RECOMMENDED READING.
"How it works, What the heck is a carb restrictor?" uses illustration of Associated carb restrictors.

R/C Driver (Nov. 2003) PREMIER ISSUE

"Driven Review," Team Associated RC10B4. "The Secret's Out!" RECOMMENDED READING.

Hi-Torque's R/C Car (Oct. 2003)

"News," B4 Goes RTR!
"First Look," Associated T4.
"ROAR Off -Road Nationals" [Billy Easton won the 1:10 Scale Truck A-Main with his GT.]
"Pro-File--Nitro Racer Special," Team Driver Billy Easton interview.
"Pro-File--Nitro Racer Special," Team Driver Mark Pavidis interview.
"Pro-File--Nitro Racer Special," Team Driver Jared Tebo interview.
"Second Opinion," Associated B4. RECOMMENDED READING.
"Battery Basics" uses Reedy battery packs for illustration.
"Integy Digital Weight Distribution Gauge" uses an RC10B4 for illustration.

Radio Control Touring Cars (Fall 2003)

"Pro Touring Car Guide," includes TC3, Factory Team TC3.
"20 Tips for a Superior Sedan," includes pictures of the Nitro TC3.
"Inside the Pros' Cars," winning setups you can steal. Features Billy Easton's Team Associated TC3 carpet setup.
"5 Questions," interview with Billy Easton.

Radio Control Car Action (Aug. 2003)

Car Action Car of the Year 2003
Electric buggy: Team Associated B4 read article
"Racer News," Reedy Tire Warmers
"Racer News," Jared Tebo's Factory Team RC10GT.
"5 Questions," Team driver Jared Tebo interviewed.

Radio Control Nitro (July 2003)

"Feature Story, Race Truck Ruckus," RC10GT pitted against three other truck contenders.
"Tech How To," "Get your RTR Ready to Run," includes photo of the RC10GT truck.

Radio Control Car Action (July 2003)

Editorial uses a picture of the B4 buggy.
"Inside Scoop," LRP Pulsar Sport Charger "Pro Charger for a Sport Price."
"Reader's Rides," includes Derek Carter's Factory Team GT.
"Track Test," Associated RC10 B4. RECOMMENDED READING.
Car Action Reader's Choice Awards 2003
Winner, Electric buggy: Team Associated B3
Winner, Nitro on-road touring car: Team Associated Nitro TC3
Winner, Electric on-road touring car: Team Associated TC3
Winner, Charger, LRP Pulsar Competition
Also making the top three in their classes:
Nitro truck: RC10GT
Motor: Reedy Ti Modified
Battery: Reedy X-Cell 3300
Driver: Mark Pavidis
"Racer News," "Under the hood of Ryan Maifields's B4"
"17th Annual Pro-Line Cactus Classic," B4 debuts and wins.

Xtreme RC Cars (June 2003)

"Inside Line," Reedy Spec 19 Quad Mag motor.
"Performance Test," Associated RC10 B4. Excerpt: "So was it worth the wait? YES!" RECOMMENDED READING.
"Special Feature," Team Associated RC10 Then & Now. Twenty Years of World Class Racing.
"Performance Test," Associated Factory Team L4 Oval. Excerpt: "It has what it takes to win the A-main." RECOMMENDED READING.
2003 ROAR Carpet Nationals race report. Winners: 1:12 Masters: Chuck Lonergan, Assoc. 1:12 Mod: Mike Blackstock, Assoc. Touring Mod: Mike Blackstock, Assoc. Stock Touring: Chuck Lonegan, Assoc.
2003 Cactus Classis race report. Winners: 2WD Sportsman Stock: Ryan James, B4.2WD Expert Stock: Ryan Maifield, B4. 2WD Expert Mod: Ryan Maifield, B4.

Radio Control Car Action (June 2003)

"Inside Scoop," Reedy Krypton modified.
"Inside Scoop," Pro-Line Interceptor body for the RC10B4.
"Readers' Rides," Mark Turkel's Nitro TC3.
"Shaft-Drive Showdown!" Associated electric TC3 against two other other shaft drive touring cars.
"Outlaw Engines," 22 larger-than-legal small-blocks. Associated .15 pull-start included in the round-up.
"Racer News," Team Associated's B4 makes its racing debut at the 17th Annual Cactus Classic.
2003 Florida Winder Nats race report. Includes Barry Baker and his winning NTC3 (200mm 4WD Sedan class).

Racing Lines (June 2003)

"Product Update," Reedy Kr (Krypton) motor
"Modified Motor Torque." Uses Reedy Ti motor in illustration.
"Kings of the Road," Associated Nitro TC3. Includes setup sheets for Mark Pavidis and Barry Baker.
"Quick Chat: Mark Pavidis," interview with Team driver Mark Pavidis, first winner of the 200mm Nitro Tourer class.
"Associated RC10GT Factory Team."

Radio Control Car Racer (May 2003)

"Inside Lines--B4 Time," RC10B4.

Radio Control Car Action (May 2003) 

"First Look--The A-Team's Latest Warbird," Team Associated B4. Excerpt: "It looks as if the B4 has all the features that racers could ask for―and more." RECOMMENDED READING. read article
"Snowbird Nationals." Associated car winners: Barry Baker, Touring Expert 19-turn. Todd Malone, Touring Stock. Josh Cyrul, Touring Pro Mod. Scott Meeks, 4WD Touring Stock. Troy Desmarais, 6-cell 1:10 Stock. Daryl Silva, 6-cell 1:10 Pro Mod.

Hi-Torque's R/C Car (Apr. 2003)

"Second Opinion: Associated Nitro TC3." Aftermarket parts by K-Factory added.
"Future Shock." Shock oils. Uses pictures of Associated shock oils. Includes Associated's Green Slime.

Xtreme R/C Cars (Apr. 2003)

"Inside Line," Team Associated B4 First Look.
"Pick Your Cells!" Uses Reedy X -Cell photo.
"Ask the Professor." Question about the T3.
"Racer Hook-up," Billy Easton gives you the winning setup of Team Associated's RC10GT. Excerpt: "After his impressive win in South Florida, we grabbed Billy's truck, tore it apart and got together with Billy to share with you all the secrets behind making this truck a perennial winner." RECOMMENDED READING.

Racing Lines (Feb. 2003)

"New Car Watch," Monster GT.
"Product Watch," New Factory Team products: polished hinge pins and axle pins.
"Racing News," Team driver Andrew Abbott leads Associated sweep.

Hi-Torque's R/C Car (Feb. 2003)

"News," "Easton and Associated Double-Up!" Billy Easton retained his national title at the recent Fuel Off-Road Nationals.
"News," Reedy 'Rated-X' 3000 packs.
"First Look," Associated's Monster GT. Interview with Cliff Lett, designer; technical highlights; and driving impressions.

Hi-Torque's R/C Car (Jan. 2003)

"2002 ROAR On-Road Nationals," Barry Baker and his TC3.

Xtreme RC Cars (Jan. 2003)

"Inside Line," "Associated B4 Again."
"Buyer's Guide," "ESC Shopping Spree" includes LRP Quantum Competition.
"Learn How-To," Uses Team Associated setup sheet to illustrate article.
"Racer's Rides," includes Burt Hooker's Associated 12L3.