Team Associated RC8B4 Team Kit RC Buggy Nitro 4WD 1/8 Scale Kit
Team Associated RC8B4 Team Kit RC Buggy Nitro 4WD 1/8 Scale Kit
Team Associated RC8B4 Team Kit: 1/8 scale 4WD nitro buggy kit with innovative geometry, new gearboxes, and extensive tuning options.
- Innovative front-end geometry with reduced kingpin inclination for increased stability and consistent steering
- New front and rear specific gearboxes with larger bearing sizes
- New rear wing mount with adjustable wing angle and two height options
- Redesigned rear chassis brace with three chassis flex options
- New fuel tank with optimized capacity and three stackable volume-adjustment inserts
This is the body shell only (wheels/chassis not included) and may require trimming & body post holes to be drilled.
This body shell comes completely UNPAINTED and may require body post holes to be drilled. Only use a polycarbonate style paint such as The Tamiya PS series to finish these bodies, as standard paints will not adhere and/or cause damage to the body shell's surface. If you require paint, we recommend the polycarbonate safe paints.
1:8 scale off road racing is one of the hobby's most challenging disciplines; it requires a high standard and demands attention to detail. The latest development to come from Associated Electrics' Area 51 is designed to push boundaries of performance and build upon the number of accolades accumulated by the RC8 series.
- Innovative front-end geometry with reduced kingpin inclination steering blocks places the wheel pivot in the center of the front tire for increased stability and consistent steering through the entire steering throw
- Paired with a new wider upper suspension arm pivot
- New gearboxes are specific to front and rear; front features a 3.5 deg. inclined pinion gear angle; rear features a 0 deg. pinion gear angle and center mounted rear chassis brace mount
- Both gearboxes feature larger bearing sizes over RC8B3: 6x13x5mm flanged bearing (from 6x12x4mm non-flanged) for longer life of bearings and ring and pinion gears
- Reduced hardware on anti-roll bar cap for easy assembly and maintenance
- Increased strength in common areas of part fatigue; particularly around the pinion gear and outer cap
- New front upper suspension arm: accommodates wide range of flex and stiffness options; optional inserts for top or bottom; includes molded "wing" insert for increased front-end downforce; uses replaceable molded hinge pin bushing
- New front lower suspension arm: accommodates wide range of flex and stiffness options; new one-piece anti-roll bar link mounts in-line with BHCS; optional inserts top or bottom
- New rear suspension arm designed for optimal flex and stiffness; optional inserts available; new angled one-piece anti-roll bar link mounted in-line with BHCS
- New rear wing mount with adjustable wing angle shims, significant strength improvements, aerodynamic shape, and extra clearance for shock position adjustment; two wing height options; three wing angle positions: 0, -2, and -4 degrees
- New rear wing with more vertical fins, taller rear wickerbill, increased strength, and dimples for cutout template; two wing buttons included
- New rear chassis brace mounted centrally to gearbox with three chassis flex options and two upper brace joint flex tuning options; removable insert to customize flex
- New +1mm offset rear hub: symmetrical left and right design with axle height inserts for adjustable roll center tuning; accepts 8x16x5mm flanged or 15x21x4mm bearing
- New fuel tank with new footprint, optimized capacity, ergonomic lid puller, dash marks for fuel level checking, increased splash guard height, longer lid pivot, and three stackable inserts for volume adjustment at sanctioned events
- Power Source: Nitro Fuel
- Terrain: Off-Road
- Body Style: Buggy
- Scale Size: 1:8 Scale
- Assembly Level: Kit
- Length: 486mm (19.13in)
- Width: 304.5mm (11.99in)
- Wheelbase: Varies
- Weight: Varies
- Drive: 4WD
- 1:8 scale nitro motor (.21 class rear exhaust engine)
- Exhaust system: muffler and header joining pack or muffler spring
- 4.8V–7.6V receiver battery
- Battery charger
- 2-channel surface transmitter, 2-channel receiver, and steering servo
- Lexan specific spray paint for body
- 1:8 scale off-road wheels and tires
- 4x AA batteries
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Scale
- 1/8
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Completion
- Kit
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Skill Level
- Experienced
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Power Source
- Nitro
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Chassis Type
- Buggy
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On/Off Road
- Off Road
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Drivetrain
- 4WD