Name: Team Associated RC8B4e Team Kit RC Buggy Electric 4WD 1/8 Scale Kit
Brand: Team Associated
SKU: ASS-80946
Price: 991.09 AUD
Availability: Discontinued

Overview

This is the body shell only (wheels/chassis not included) and may require trimming & body post holes to be drilled.

Painting Required

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.

Note

This is a kit and requires assembly and additional electronics. Consult the manual for detailed information about assembly and setup.

Features

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

In the box

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

You'll need

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

Highlights

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.

Specifications

Power Source	Electric
Terrain	Off-Road
Body Style	Buggy
Scale Size	1:8 Scale
Assembly Level	Kit
Length	486mm (19.13in)
Width	304.5mm (11.99in)
Wheelbase	321.5mm*
Weight	Varies
Drive	4WD