Team Associated B6.1/B6.1D Factory Team Direct Drive Slipper Eliminator Kit

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Team Associated B6.1/B6.1D Factory Team Direct Drive Slipper Eliminator Kit
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This is an optional Team Associated B6.1/B6.1D Factory Team Direct Drive Kit. This kit eliminates the slipper and mounts the spur gear direct to the top shaft. This upgrade helps drop unnecessary rotational mass and weight.

Features:
  • Direct Drive top shaft eliminates the traditional B6.1 slipper clutch.
  • Weighs 30% less than the traditional B6.1 slipper clutch.
  • Faster acceleration from less rotating mass.
  • More efficient drivetrain may result in longer run times.
  • Recommended for Stock or Spec racing (17.5T and/or 21.5T motors)
Note:
Not recommended for use on carpet. Using the Direct Drive Kit on carpet will put too much stress on the idler gears and can potentially strip them. Team Associated is not responsible for damaged or broken idler gears.

Includes:
  • (1) Top Shaft (Direct Drive)
  • (1) Direct Drive Hub
  • (3) M3x0.5x5mm BHCS
  • (1) M4 Locknut w/Flange

This product was added to our catalog on March 7, 2018

Nathan Schulte
Verified Owner
Tuesday, Nov 10 2020 (about 3 years ago)
Team Associated B6.1/B6.1D Factory Team Direct Drive Slipper Eliminator Kit
Purchased in October of 2020, the gear on the Eliminator shaft has been updated and is now the same width as the gear on the Original Slipper shaft, so stripping the idler is no longer as issue. Uses standard spur gears. Slipper eliminator and new hardware was 14 grams less than the original hardware, so if your close to minimum weight you will need to add some somewhere else.
Dee
Tuesday, Nov 27 2018 (about 5 years ago)
Team Associated B6.1/B6.1D Factory Team Direct Drive Slipper Eliminator Kit
i have the first rendition of the slipper eliminator kit ( not full width of the idler)and it is still going strong over high bite track conditions for several months. No stripped idlers or top shafts in 17.5 SC and buggy. I would not use if over 13.5. I can attest that the new generation is now full width of idler.
Eric Wetzel
Verified Owner
Tuesday, Nov 13 2018 (about 5 years ago)
Team Associated B6.1/B6.1D Factory Team Direct Drive Slipper Eliminator Kit
Ive been running this in my SC6.1 for about a month now on very high bite indoor clay (running slicks). I haven't had a single issue running my Schuur Speed 17.5 v4 with the purple (torque) rotor. It is significantly lighter than the stock setup and I would not recommend this for anyone running on carpet as this seems to be where most people are having issues. But if your running on clay, give it a go, you won't be disappointed.
Shawn Weeks
Verified Owner
Tuesday, Sep 18 2018 (about 5 years ago)
Team Associated B6.1/B6.1D Factory Team Direct Drive Slipper Eliminator Kit
nice design but it is only to work with associated slipper spur gears. I got it thinking I could mount kimbrough gears on it but the nut does not lock the spur adapter onto the top shaft. I had to make a spacer out of the stock spur to take up the space that it was missing between nut and adapter.
Ryan Valadez
Monday, Feb 24 2020 (about 4 years ago)
Team Associated B6.1/B6.1D Factory Team Direct Drive Slipper Eliminator Kit
2nd season runnin this set up with 17.5 on High traction clay with slicks and have had no issues.
Very responsive but I to wish it were compatible off brand lighter spur gears tho.
Dylan Chadderton
Friday, Oct 5 2018 (about 5 years ago)
Team Associated B6.1/B6.1D Factory Team Direct Drive Slipper Eliminator Kit
Don't buy this until they updated the top shaft to be full width (same as kit). It strips idler gears like no tomorrow.
Colton Staples
Verified Owner
Friday, Dec 29 2023 (4 months ago)
Team Associated B6.1/B6.1D Factory Team Direct Drive Slipper Eliminator Kit
Great weight savings for my 21.5 stock classy buggy. Wish I could install it in my original b6 as well
David DeLean
Friday, Jul 21 2023 (9 months ago)
Team Associated B6.1/B6.1D Factory Team Direct Drive Slipper Eliminator Kit
I have this installed in my associated B6.3D. I run the car in 21.5 spec class on a clay track. I have never had a problem with it. As the product information says, it's not meant for carpet or anything over 17.5 power. Prepare to add some weight to the rear end of the car because this is lighter than the stock slipper set up. I gave this four out of 5 stars due to the fact that it could be built tougher for use in 17.5 carpet.
Daniel Bender
Verified Owner
Wednesday, Jan 26 2022 (about 2 years ago)
Team Associated B6.1/B6.1D Factory Team Direct Drive Slipper Eliminator Kit
It's amazing how much weight it takes out but the bad thing is they don't have a 69t spur that will work with it but I just bought a yokomo 69t spur and a little trimming and works great.

Update, did not last long diff case turned gray in a few races because of the aluminum and I was running a 21.5 motor on carpet in 2wd.
Cameron Spruill
Friday, Feb 14 2020 (about 4 years ago)
Team Associated B6.1/B6.1D Factory Team Direct Drive Slipper Eliminator Kit
If your not running 17.5 stock I don't recommend this if you are it is very helpful for stock buggy racing.
Dimitri Kalkanis
Verified Owner
Tuesday, Aug 27 2019 (about 4 years ago)
Team Associated B6.1/B6.1D Factory Team Direct Drive Slipper Eliminator Kit
Don't but this as it's only good for stripping idler gears. There's an update version only available on RC10.COM (same part number). The teeth on the shaft of the updated version are as wide as the idleritself. Not sure why AE is still selling this awful version.
Kevin Good
Tuesday, Apr 2 2019 (about 5 years ago)
Team Associated B6.1/B6.1D Factory Team Direct Drive Slipper Eliminator Kit
Upgraded to this while running 17.5 Running on high traction carpet with jumps and hairpins.It works better the just tightening the slipper down. Plus less weight to spin. Great product. Geared 78/28
Douglas Poskus
Friday, Sep 28 2018 (about 5 years ago)
Team Associated B6.1/B6.1D Factory Team Direct Drive Slipper Eliminator Kit
Been running on high bite Astro for a few weeks with no issues.
Would prefer if it was compatible with kimbrough gears.
JASON SHORES
Wednesday, Aug 22 2018 (about 5 years ago)
Team Associated B6.1/B6.1D Factory Team Direct Drive Slipper Eliminator Kit
Ran this for 1 race on high grip carpet in 17.5 2wd buggy. 2nd race stripped out idler gear. The top shaft is too narrow and strips the idler gear. Hope AE gets this fixed.
Joseph Aguiar
Saturday, Jun 30 2018 (about 5 years ago)
Team Associated B6.1/B6.1D Factory Team Direct Drive Slipper Eliminator Kit
If you run on high grip carpet DON'T run this direct drive, i'm now on my 5th idler gear which is unacceptable. I ran the Exotek flite top shaft and eliminator in my previous b6 for about one year, and had ZERO issues with that combo under the same conditions. Like previously stated, the issue is that the teeth on this top shaft are too narrow and don't spread the load evenly...

I love my b6.1 and its a fantastic buggy that ill continue to run, but something needs to be done able this. AE i hope you're listening!
Jack Engel
Verified Owner
Friday, Jun 29 2018 (about 5 years ago)
Team Associated B6.1/B6.1D Factory Team Direct Drive Slipper Eliminator Kit
In Australian conditions, on clay outdoor track, running 17.5 Stock...excellent!
Robert Bilicki
Saturday, Jun 2 2018 (about 5 years ago)
Team Associated B6.1/B6.1D Factory Team Direct Drive Slipper Eliminator Kit
No good on high grip. Gear is too narrow and strips idler.
Clay Hunter
Verified Owner
Friday, May 25 2018 (about 5 years ago)
Team Associated B6.1/B6.1D Factory Team Direct Drive Slipper Eliminator Kit
stripped idler gear in a few runs on astro. AE needs to make the topshaft gear as wide as the idler gear, like the one for the slipper. Also the gear box might need an upgrade, not the best AE has ever made. Machined to make the topshaft and idler a bit tighter mesh, should help. A huge disappointment ! Been running the lockout on the B6 for over a year with no problems.
Please help AE !!!
Jason Fisher
Verified Owner
Thursday, May 10 2018 (about 5 years ago)
Team Associated B6.1/B6.1D Factory Team Direct Drive Slipper Eliminator Kit
Don't even try it on carpet or astro, even with a 17.5. It will kill your idler gear within a few packs. Might work on clay with a 17.5, but nothing more powerful.
Brian Hodge
Verified Owner
Sunday, Oct 7 2018 (about 5 years ago)
Team Associated B6.1/B6.1D Factory Team Direct Drive Slipper Eliminator Kit
Used this on clay for 5 race days. Alot of laps. Zero issues and zero sign of abnormal wear on idler gear. 17.5