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.

Enhanced Wing Design

Experience enhanced stability with the redesigned wing, featuring vertical fins and a taller rear lip for increased downforce and improved handling at high speeds.

Efficient Gearbox Design

This Team Kit boasts new front and rear gearbox designs engineered for smoother operation and improved power transfer.

Versatile Battery Configurations

Enjoy the flexibility of two battery configuration options: two 2S shorty packs or one 4S shorty pack. Tailor your power setup to your preference and track conditions.

Upgraded 16mm Shocks

The 16mm shocks have been upgraded with improved materials for the locking spring cups and camber link rod ends, ensuring greater durability and reliability.

Innovative Front-End Geometry

Experience improved steering response and overall handling with the innovative front-end geometry and new 8° inclined kingpin hub.

• 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 specific to front and rear: front features 3.5 deg. inclined pinion gear angle; rear features 0 deg. pinion gear angle and center mounted rear chassis brace mount
• Both gearboxes feature larger bearing sizes over RC8B3: 6x13x5mm flanged (from 6x12x4mm non-flanged)
• Reduced hardware on anti-roll bar cap for easy assembly and maintenance
• New front upper suspension arm: wide range of flex/stiffness options; optional inserts top or bottom; molded "wing" insert for front-end downforce; replaceable molded hinge pin bushing
• New front lower suspension arm: wide range of flex/stiffness options; new one-piece anti-roll bar link with BHCS; optional inserts top or bottom
• New rear suspension arm for optimal flex and stiffness; optional inserts; new angled one-piece anti-roll bar link with BHCS
• New rear wing mount with adjustable wing angle shims, strength improvements, aerodynamic shape, and extra clearance; two wing height options; three wing angle positions: 0, -2, and -4 degrees
• New rear wing with more vertical fins, taller wickerbill, increased strength, dimples for cutout template; two wing buttons included
• New rear chassis brace centrally mounted to gearbox; three chassis flex options; two upper brace joint flex tuning options; removable insert
• New +1mm offset rear hub: symmetrical left and right design; axle height inserts for roll center tuning; accepts 8x16x5mm flanged or 15x21x4mm bearing
• New fuel tank with new footprint, optimized capacity, ergonomic lid puller, dash marks, increased splash guard height, longer lid pivot, three stackable inserts for volume adjustment
• New two-piece clamping motor mounts for secure mounting and 30mm motor fan mounting
• Gear mesh adjusted from bottom of chassis
• New battery trays with battery stops for easy position adjustment; new oversized hook and loop straps for secure battery mounting
• New ESC tray with protective shield: two chassis mounting positions
• New receiver box with built-in servo mounts, integrated cable routing, and increased volume
• Wire routing clips for clean wiring of batteries and motor sensor wire
• New side guards with integrated wire routing clips; over 1 inch narrower than RC8B3.2e
• New RC8B4e specific 7075 aluminium hard anodized chassis with strengthened front and rear droop tab areas and increased width along kick-up area
• Includes RC8B3.2 splitting center bulkhead with new RC8B4e specific center top plate
• New steering bell cranks with top-mounted steering rack for extra clearance
• New aluminium steering rack: lightweight and durable
• New steering bell crank nuts: longer to reduce drag from steering rack under flex
• Updated steering servo linkage with heavy duty threaded ball and steel screw joint
• New A and B blue aluminium suspension arm mounts shaped to interlock with RC8B4 chassis
• New upper suspension arm link mount significantly wider than RC8B3 series
• New front shock tower with strength improvements and recessed pocket for upper suspension arm insert
• New RC8B4e specific carbon fiber front top plate with offset front chassis brace
• New front body post recessed into front top plate; reversible design
• New spring cups and shock rod end design with locking screw; improved material
• New front shock bushings 1.5mm longer than RC8B3; new rear shock bushings 4mm longer than RC8B3
• Large diameter, Low-Profile SHCS used throughout to replace traditional screw/washer system
• New two-piece rear body post with rubber grommet for flex
• New rod ends with improved thread engagement, slotted area for turnbuckle wrench access
• New longer 5x44mm rear camber link
• New CVA axle with stub design and retainer sleeve; uses two 8x16x5mm flanged bearings
• 93mm CVA bones on all four corners; 93.5mm front and 104mm rear center dog bones with 14mm pins
• New rear shock tower with two built-in wing height positions
• Standard wheel hex: +0mm front and rear; standard anti-roll bars: 2.2mm front and 2.4mm rear
• New RC8B4e Gamma body styled by Area 51 engineers; includes three gearbox nose styles
• Updated HTC sun and planet gears with removed pocketing for extended diff life and improved gear mesh
• +2 degree steering block arms
• 16mm shocks with blue front (8.75 coil) and green rear (11.25 coil) springs, stiff style shock bladder, combination bleeder/emulsion caps, and blue aluminium threaded collars
• RC8B3.2 narrow C and D arm mounts

• 1x Team Associated RC8B4e Team Kit
• 1x RC8B4e Gamma Body (with three gearbox nose styles)

• 1:8 scale electric motor and speed control
• One 4S shorty or two 2S shorty LiPo batteries
• 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