New Associated 4WD Prototype?

[4times]

I was reading in the Durango discussion that Team Associated drivers have been testing a new 4wd prototype. Is this true or just a rumor? Hard to believe they would come out with a new buggy when the B44 is the current world champ. Good for us if it's true though!

[jimmy]

The bit I saw might be different - but I think it was referring to some AE guys running the (very) old Durango prototype from years ago??
I can't see a new 4WD from AE for a few years yet - the car is still at the top.

[V-Rossi]

Waiting untill your car gets beaten isn't exactly a smart move, you have to keep innovating to keep the car at the top. As more 4wd's are entering the market, it will be tough to keep the car on the highest spot on the podium so the B4 and B44 will need some changes/adaptations some day. If they didn't have the best drivers, maybe the Predator X11, Tamiya TRF511 or Cat SX would be world champion, a car is (for 70%) as good as its driver

[Si Coe]

Its not about being on top, its about selling cars. Even Associated don't care about winning that much! But a successful car sells, so they need to keep being successful.

Still, like the Durango, I doubt AE would actually release the car until the B44 is completely outclassed. Remember it took them years to replace the gold pan RC10 even though the '89 Stealth car was radically different.
More likely they would keep developing the new car until they actually need it.

[Jean-Christophe]

HI there,

honnestly I d rather see Team AE to work on a new 2WD that would be designed for LiPos....

just my 2 cents
JC

[DCM]

Team Associated have never been one for changing cars on a 18-24 month basis, only when they feel they need to.

[Lightblue]

In my opinion, that's what sets AE apart from the pack. Great cars, well designed and thought out from the start!

[Northy]

I heard it might be at Ozfest this weekend......

G

[millzy]

ive Heard there is nothing new planned for this year worlds


Edit: im wrong

[ben]

Originally Posted by Northy

I heard it might be at Ozfest this weekend......

G

From what ive heard Craggy might have a B5 prototype to run this weekend. Jimmy try get some photo's if you can!!

[jimmy]

If I happen to find myself in Spain this weekend, I will certainly try get some snaps of it!
Is the Craggster not doing Nationals this year? From what I hear/see he's not doing 4 rounds so can't compete for the championship?

[Chris Doughty]

Jimmy goes nuts for B5's

[millzy]

Originally Posted by jimmy

If I happen to find myself in Spain this weekend, I will certainly try get some snaps of it!
Is the Craggster not doing Nationals this year? From what I hear/see he's not doing 4 rounds so can't compete for the championship?

I got told that hes doing enough to keep his F1 and the AE want him to win the Euro and worlds Nitro

prototype b4 x could be at the Euros and Worlds- there is also a new 2wd coming from some one elese for the Euro worlds

nothing about the b44

[DaveG28]

Originally Posted by millzy

I got told that hes doing enough to keep his F1 and the AE want him to win the Euro and worlds Nitro

prototype b4 x could be at the Euros and Worlds- there is also a new 2wd coming from some one elese for the Euro worlds

nothing about the b44

Ooh who is the someone else? A new car from a current 2wd company or anew entrant into the class?

[Lee Martin]

Neil will be at Ozwastree

[millzy]

with a b4 or b4x thing pidge?

[Lee Martin]

i have never heard of a B4 X...