Making Headlines

2000

Hi-Torque's R/C Car  (Dec. 2000)

"Best Car and Truck for 2000," Editors choose the TC3 for best car of 2000. "In Summary: If you are looking for an electric touring car that is easy to build, easy to drive and is as at-home on the cul-de-sac as it is on a track the TC3 will easily fit the bill. We chose the TC3 as our Best Car of 2000 because it marries these virtues with clever engineering and Associated's legendary quality and support. Do we need to say any more?"
"News Flash," TC3 Rally Car Conversion.
"News Flash," Factory Team Shocks for the T-Maxx.
"Corner the Experts," Mike Reedy and others talk about the 2400mAh Sanyo batteries.

Radio Race Car International (Nov. 2000)

"News," Associated's new signing, Chris Grainger takes third on his debut with TC3.
"Racer Insight," Craig Drescher's TC3. Interview with Craig.
"Inside Lines, Next Month," RC10B3 Factory Team kit article announced for next month's issue. 
"Inside Lines," Factory Team GT Upgrades from CML in UK.

Car Action (Nov. 2000)

"Speed Shop," Associated clutch assembly #7621, 7622 . 
"5 Questions," of Associated Team Driver Mike Blackstock.
"Trick Truck Stuff," Factory Team Shocks for the T-Maxx . 

Car Action (Oct. 2000)

"Track Test," Associated Factory Team RC10GT and RC10B3. [MUST-HAVE READING].
"Project Nitro TC3" Associated's tourer gets the Trinity treatment.

Hi-Torque's R/C Car (Nov. 2000)

"Test Drive," Team Associated Factory Team RC10T3 [MUST-HAVE READING].

Radio Race Car International (Oct. 2000)

"Megamix Review," Associated TC3 Team Car Update.
"Drescher's Diary," A month in the life of Team driver Craig Drescher. 

Hi-Torque's R/C Car (Sept. 2000)

"News Flash!," Reedy Zaps Sanyo's 3000's [Not yet available].
"News Flash!," Tech Tip: An easier way to bleed your B3's shocks.
"News Flash!," Team Associated Upgrades Your GT To Factory Team Status. [Headline is misleading--Upgrade Kit upgrades to flat chassis, not Factory Team kit.]
"Stock Motor Shootout!," Reedy's Rage Type R pitted against four other stock motors.
"Test Drive," 10 Questions about Associated's updated champ! [Factory Team GT.] [MUST-HAVE READING]
"Racer's Write," by Billy Easton. Know your needles (carb adjustments from a pro). [MUST-HAVE READING]
"Parting Shot," Farewell, Gene! [Gene Husting's retirement bash at Dromo One indoor kart track, with an awesome two-page spread.] 

Car Action (Aug. 2000)

"Speed Shop," Factory Team GT.
"5 Questions," Team drivers Billy Easton and Scott Hughes interviewed.

Hi-Torque's R/C Car (Aug. 2000)

"News Flash!," Factory Team Body Reamer.
"Test Drive" Team Associated Factory Team B3 buggy. [MUST-HAVE READING]
"Aftermarket Guide to Factory Team TC3 Accessories. 25 go-fast goodies from Associated's hot-rod division!" [MUST-HAVE READING]

Car Action (July 2000)

"Car Action Readers' Choice Awards 2000" Truck: RC10T3. Touring Car: RC10TC3. Pan Car: RC10L3Oval.
"Racer News," Greg Hodapp joins the A-Team. 
"Speed Shop," Factory Team body hole reamer. 
"Florida Winterchamps 2000," Billy Easton wins 2WD mod.

Xtreme R/C Cars (Issue 5.9, June 2000)

"review," Team Associated Factory Team B3. "The A-Team has pulled out all of the stops with the Factory Team B3." [MUST-HAVE READING]
"take 2," Associated GT RTR.
"Silver State Nitro Challenge" 5 Factory Team GT's in the main!

Hi-Torque's R/C Car (June 2000)

"News Flash!," RC10B3 Factory Team Edition set for release!
"2000 Team Losi Florida Winter Champs" Billy Easton won Mod. Buggy with his B3!

Xtreme R/C Cars (Issue 5.8, May 2000)

Team Losi Florida Winter Champs. Billy Easton won Mod. Buggy with his B3!
Battery Bar Bonanza! Includes information on Reedy's Battery Bars.
Radio Race Car International (Jan 2000 cover date)
"millennium motors," Associated's RC10TC3 reviewed. "All indications are that the shaft drive system is more efficient than the more common 2 and 3 belt systems." [MUST-HAVE READING]
"Racing Lines," Associated's RTR GT.
"Drescher's Diary," A month in the life of Associated Team Driver Craig Drescher.

Xtreme R/C Cars (Mar. 2000)

"inside line," Reedy Fury Millennium Wind motors.
"review," Team Associated RC10GT RTR. (Includes breaking in your .15 engine.) "This truck shows that Team Associated can react to consumer demands and give them what they want."
"XRM," Easton and TC3 Win Championship.
"new stuff," LRP Phaser Receiver.

Hobby Mercandiser (Mar. 2000)

"HM Review," TC3. "Associated Electrics' RC10TC3 is the definitive radio control touring car, meticulous in its attention to detail on the workbench and fiercely aggressive in its handling and stamina on the road surface."

Hi-Torque's R/C Car (Mar. 2000)

"New Car Test," Team Associated RC10GT RTR. "A National Champion gas truck for the lazy racer!" [MUST-HAVE READING]

Car Action (Feb. 2000)

"Track Test," Associated RC10TC3. "The car was dialed! I couldn't believe how easy it was to tune the TC3 to the track, and that proves that the stock factory setup really works" (George M. Gonzalez) [MUST-HAVE READING]
"1st Look," RC10GT Ready-to Run. "With a new, factory-built, factory-finished RC10GT, Team Associated redefines "RTR" as ready-to-race" (Peter Vieira). [MUST-HAVE READING]

Xtreme R/C Cars (Jan. 2000)

"Inside Line" RC10GT RTR mentioned.
"Review" Team Associated TC3. "I don't think I am going out on a limb by saying that the TC3 is as close to perfect as an R/C car can get" (James Revilla). [MUST-HAVE READING]
"Profile" Team Associated team driver Scott Hughes.

1999

Hi-Torque’s R/C Car (Sept. 1999)

"Inside Associated's TC3" 20 Questions with Cliff! [MUST-HAVE READING]

Hi-Torque’s R/C Car (July 1999)

"'99 Silver State Nitro Challenge" Billy Easton wins the 1999 Silver State Challenge with his RC10GT!
"Factory Ride!" Inside Billy Easton's Vegas Winning Team Associated RC10GT.

Car Action (July 1999)

"1st Look," Associated RC10TC3. "Production-ready at last!"
"Racer Profile," Billy Easton, Factory Team Driver
Competition Plus (May 1999)
"News Line," Associated TC3 Touring Car Update.
"News Line," New shock oils from Associated, 50, 60 and 70wt oils.
"News Line," LRP speed controls Indy 600 and Sprinter.
"People in Racing," Team Associated driver Billy Easton won the '99 Silver State Nitro Challenge in Las Vegas.

Car Action (June 1999)

"Thrash Test," RC10L3 Touring Team Edition.
"Oval Car Guide," includes Associated's RC10L3 Oval and RC12L3 Oval kits.
"Racer Profile," Associated Team Driver Craig Drescher interviewed.
"1999 Florida Winter Champs," Mark Pavidis cleans up in Tampa.
"Inside Reedy's Rebuildable Stocker." Reedy Rage Type-R motor. Includes interview with Mike Reedy. Quote: "I don't think there's another stock motor that will keep up with it!" [MUST-HAVE READING]

Hi-Torque’s R/C Car (June 1999)

"Newsflash," Mark's low-cut CG chassis for the Associated T3. Mark milled out his chassis for lower CG. (Not in production.)
"'99 Team Losi Florida Winter Champs." Mark Pavidis won with his RC10B3 and T3. B3's and T3's won in the Stock A-Mains.
"Inside the Florida Winter Champs Winning Factory Cars." Mark Pavidis' T3 and B3 setups.

Hi-Torque’s R/C Car (May. 1999)

"Newsflash," Associated's RC12L3 Oval.
14th Annual '99 International Reedy Race of Champions, "The Weekend of Mark Pavidis"
"How-To," Team Associated Dual Sport touring car wheel conversion. [MUST-HAVE READING]
"New Car Test," Team Associated RC10L3 Touring. "The result is a touring car that can outperform most 4WD sedans, especially on high-traction indoor carpet tracks."
"Inside the Reedy Race Winning Cars," Mark's RC10B3.
"Team Associated's RC10GT Tuning Guide"
"Inside the Reedy Race Open TQ and Winning Cars," RC10B3.

Car Action (May 1999)

1999 Reader's Choice Awards. Truck: RC10T3. Buggy: RC10B3. Pan Car: RC10L30.
"Motor Lathe Guide," includes info on Reedy Modified's Micro Lathe.
"13th Annual Reedy International Race of Champions."
"Product Watch," Pro-Line "Road Rage" on road direct-fit tires for the RC10B3. (Please do not request more information from us about this tire; ask Pro-Line.)

Car Action (April 1999)

"2WD Competition Buggy Guide" includes the Associated RC10B3.
"Direct-Drive Touring Cars, The Shape of Things To Come?" includes the RC10L3 Touring Car.
"Racer Profile," Associated Team driver Richard Saxton interviewed.

Hi-Torque’s R/C Car (April 1999)

"Newsflash," Reedy Rage motor details.

Car Action (March 1999)

"Racer Tip of the Month," Billy Easton on proper shock assembly.
"Innovator at work," Interview with Cliff Lett, designer of TC3.

Xtreme R/C Cars (March, 1999)

"Inside Line," RC10L3 Touring.
"Hook-up," Hook-up Your Team Associated RC10B3. [MUST-HAVE READING]
"New Stuff," Factory Team Anodized parts.
"TC3 Sweepstakes," Send in your entry and a randomly chosen winner will receive a Team Associated RC10TC3 Touring Car and more.

Hi-Torque’s R/C Car (March 1999)

"Newsflash," 'Top Secret: Associated's TC3 caught in action!'
"New Car Test," Team Associated's RC12L3. 'Upgrading and improving a proven winner.' [MUST-HAVE READING]
"Factory Tour," Associated Electrics.

Competition Plus (Feb. 1999)

"News Line," Factory Blue Parts from Associated.
"News Line," 'A First Look at Associated's L3 Touring.'
"News Line," Reedy's Rage motor.
"Trackside," Team Associated Dominates the Reedy International Race of Champions.

Radio Control Car Racer (Feb. 1999)

"Thrash Test," Team Associated's RC12L3 kit.
"Inside Line," Latest news on: Factory Team parts for B2 B3, T3, GT.
"Inside Line," Complete Tuning Guide: RC10T3. "...this booklet will become the bible and should accompany you wherever you race"

Car Action (Feb. 1999)

"Thrash Test," "Team Associated RC12L3, The Legend Continues" [MUST-HAVE READING]
"How to Tune the Associated RC10B3. Mark Pavidis' top-secret tuning tips revealed" [MUST-HAVE READING]

Hi-Torque’s R/C Car (Feb. 1999)

"Newsflash," Associated unveils "Project Roswell"!

Competition Plus (Jan. 1999)

"Team Associated's RC10GT Revisited"
"People in Racing," Associated's Richard Saxton Sweeps the NORRCA Truck World Cup Race.

Xtreme R/C Cars (Jan. 1999)

"Inside Line from Chicago," interview iwth TC3's designer, Cliff Lett [MUST-HAVE READING]

Radio Control Car Racer (Jan. 1999)

"News," Team Associated's TC3 saloon kit; with quote from Gene Husting.
"Just In," Associated Touring Car spy shots.
"Coming Up," RC12L3.

Car Action (Jan. 1999)

"New for '99," RC10L3 Sport Touring (#8030) and Team Touring (#8035) cars.
"New for '99," RC12L3 Oval (#4016).
"New for '99," RC10L3 On Road (#8017).
"New for '99," Team Associated .12 racing engine.
"New for '99," Reedy motors Rage Type-R motor, rebuildable stock-class motor.
"New for '99," Associated TC3 touring car (#3010, #3030) with highly-detailed specs.
"Racer Profile," Jason Ruona, Team Associated sponsored driver.
"News Flash," Mark Pavidis ties the knot to Susan Sept. 26, 1998.

1998

Competition Plus (Dec. 1998)

"Chicago '98," Associated's TC3 at the hobby show.

Xtreme R/C Cars (Dec. 1998)

"Inside Line," Associated's Touring Car named TC3.
"Hook-up," "Get the most from your T3." [MUST-HAVE READING]
"Profile," Billy Easton, Team Associated driver featured.

Car Action (Dec. 1998)

"Thrash Test," Associated RC10L3O [MUST-HAVE READING]
"Racer Profile," Barry Baker, sponsored by Team Associated and others.
Article: ROAR Mod Nats. Includes Scott Hughes' RC10T3 setup, and Mark Pavidis' RC10B3 setup.
"Chris's Back Lot," Chris prefers Associated's RC10GT with Thunder Tiger Pro .12.

Hi-Torque Publishing’s R/C Car (Nov. 1998)

"Newsflash," Reedy Modifieds TC1 motors.
"Newsflash," Associated's RC12L3--"Associated's newest Pocket Rocket!"
"New Car Test," Team Associated RC10L3

Xtreme R/C Cars (Nov. 1998)

"Inside Line," Associated's RC10NDS Qualifier.
'98 ROAR Off Road Modified Nationals. race report and interviews with winners Mark Pavidis and Scott Hughes. Includes winning setups.
"New Stuff," Associated's RC10DS Qualifier.

Radio Control Car Racer (Oct. 1998)

"News," Team Associated placed 9 out of 10 at the Silver State Nitro Challenge.
"News," Dual Sport Qualifier reduced price.
"Inside Line," RC12L3.

Radio Control Car Racing Lines (Oct. 1998)

"RC Product Update," Reedy Touring Car Motor
"Q&A with the Team," Questions and answered from the Team Associated web site.

Competition Plus (Oct. 1998)

Article: A look at Associated's RC10L3 Oval Car
"New on the Market," Reedy's World T-shirt.
"People in Racing," Garry Owen joins "The Team" as Associated's sales rep.
Saxton Takes Gas Off-Road Nationals (Team Associated takes 9 places in the A Main.

Hi-Torque Publishing’s R/C Car (Oct. 1998)

"Newsflash," Reedy Race of Europe.
"Race Reports," ROAR Off-Road Fuel Nats, Richard Saxton's RC10GT "cleaned house" in the gas truck class.

Hobby Merchandiser (Sept. 1998)

"Radio Control Showcase," RC10T3/GT T-shirt.

Radio Control Car Racer (Sept. 1998)

Trouble Shooting: Tip for RC10L2 Oval.

Car Action (Sept. 1998)

Trouble Shooting: Tip for RC10L2 Oval.
Thrash Test: Associated RC10NDS.
Article: "Nitro vs. Electric" uses RC10GT and RC10T trucks.
Reedy Truck Race of Champions, RC10GT, RC10T3.
Product Watch: Associated's VCS Micro Shock.

Hi-Torque Publishing’s R/C Car (Sept. 1998)

"Newsflash," Associated's 4WD sedan mentioned.
Article: "How to Clean Modified Motors" uses Reedy Sonic 2 motor.
Article: "Project Nitro Dual Sport" about the RC10NDS.
Article: "Long Term Test, Team Associated RC10GT."
Article: "Inside the Reedy Truck Race of Champions Winners" Lloyd Dassonville's RC10T3, Billy Easton's RC10GT.

Xtreme R/C Cars (Sept./Oct. 1998)

"Inside Line," RC12L3; 4WD touring car info from web site.
"Xtreme Review," RC10L3 Oval.
"New Stuff," LRP Micro Charger.

Racer (Aug. 1998)

"News," Tony Neisinger TQ'd and won with his 10L2 Oval on the actual Daytona Speedway track at the Daytona Speedweek Spectacular.
"Inside Line," RC10L3 Oval introduced. Factory Team by Team Associated. VCS Micro Shock available.

Car Action (Aug. 1998)

RC10T3 Truck of the Year award by the editors.
Article: "Budget Buggy Guide" with the RC10B3 Sport.
Speed Shop: RC10L3 Oval, VCS Micro Shock, Blue titanium from the Factory Team.
Article: Silver State Nitro Challenge (Pavidis wins with his RC10GT.)
Product Watch: LRP F1 Bullet digital speed control.

Hi-Torque Publishing’s R/C Car (Aug. 1998)

"Newsflash," RC10L3 Oval kit, Factory Team parts.
Mark Pavidis’ RC10GT setup at the Silver State Nitro Challenge.
Article: Associated T3 Part 2.
New Car Test: Nitro Dual Sport, "the ultimate parking-lot land rocket."
Inside the Cactus Classic Winners: Scott Hughes’ RC10B3.
New Car Test: RC10T3 Sport "continuing the family tradition."

Racer (June/July 1998)

Team Associated factory visit.

Car Action (June/July? 1998)

"Inside Scoop," RC10L3.

Hi-Torque Publishing’s R/C Car (June/July? 1998)

"Factory Ride," Cliff Lett’s RC10L2O.

Xtreme R/C Cars (June/July? 1998)

"Inside Line," RC10L3Oval.

Car Action (May 1998)

1998 Top 10 Reader's Choice Awards. Truck: RC10T3. Buggy: RC10B3.

Xtreme R/C Cars (Feb./March 1998)

"Inside Line," extra-long chassis for the T3.
"Xtreme Review," RC10B3 "Off-Road Rage!"
"Evaluations," LRP IPC Digital V6.