Team Associated RC8T4e Electric Team Kit

PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES

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.

Four battery configurations to choose from:

• Two 2s shorty "saddle pack" LiPo batteries for lowest CG and exceptional weight bias
• Two 2s full size "saddle pack" LiPo batteries for using capacity batteries
• One 4s shorty LiPo battery for simplified setup and more centralized weight bias
• One 4s full size LiPo battery for simplified setup and ability to use your existing batteries

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 gearbox features a 3.5deg. inclined pinion gear angle to straighten the center driveshaft for increased drivetrain efficiency and reduced phasing and vibration
• Rear gearbox features a 0deg. pinion gear angle and center mounted rear chassis brace mount
• Both gearboxes feature larger bearing sizes over RC8B3. Switching to a 6x13x5mm flanged bearing (from a 6x12x4mm non-flanged) results in 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 bearing fitment

Updated front upper suspension arm design

• An added molded hinge pin bushing to reduce slop and increase suspension dynamics

New rear wing mount has adjustable wing angle shims, significant strength improvements, an aerodynamic shape, and extra clearance for shock position adjustment

• Two wing height options are available to tune the rear downforce
• Three wing angle positions: 0, -2, and -4 deg.
• The improved design also secures the wing mounting nuts so that they will not spin in the mount
• The four wing mount screws into the rear tower access from the rear end of the buggy for simplified maintenance

New rear wing has more vertical fins for increased straight-line stability, a taller rear wickerbill height for increased downforce, increased strength in various areas to reduce bending fatigue, and dimples on the backside as a template for cutout holes

• Two wing buttons are included for additional tuning options: the first is a traditional one-piece flat button and the second is a vertical stabilizing fin for even more straight-line stability

New rear chassis brace has several design features and flex options:

• Rear brace is mounted centrally to the gearbox, which reduces material fatigue, centralizes shear forces, and improves the life of rear end drivetrain parts
• Has three different chassis flex options using two chassis hole mounting locations
  Use both screws (most rigid)
  Use one screw, long location
  Use one screw, short location (most flexible)
• The upper brace joint has two flex tuning options at the gearbox
  With included molded inserts that prevent twisting and only allow flex along the centerline pivot of the brace
  With optional turnbuckle ball for flex in more degrees of freedom
• Removable insert to customize the amount of flex in the brace

New +1mm offset rear hub features a symmetrical left and right common design with axle height inserts for adjustable roll center tuning

• The standard bearing size used is an 8x16x5mm flanged but the hub will still accept 15x21x4mm bearing for CVA axle tuning options

New two-piece clamping motor mounts make for secure mounting and allows for mounting of a 30 mm motor fan

• The gear mesh is adjusted from the bottom of the chassis, just like RC8T4

New +2 mm taller front shock tower design with updated suspension geometry and body mount positions for all styles of truck bodies

• Run a single centered body post mount for "bruggy" type bodies
• Run two offset body post mounts for traditional "truggy" type bodies
• Run an included top plate mounted body post for bodies utilizing "buggy" front end mounting points

New longer shock shafts and shock rod ends

• 35.5mm front and 44.5 mm rear shock shafts
• 0 mm, +2 mm, and +4 mm shock rod ends are included for tuning droop and up-travel for various shock positions

Key Features

• 1:8 scale electric motor
• Speed control
• LiPo battery
• Battery charger (suited for the battery mentioned above)
• 2-channel surface transmitter
• 2-channel receiver
• Steering servo
• Pinion gear
• 1:8 Body
• Wheels and tires
• Lexan(R) specific spray paint for body
• 1:8 scale off-road wheels and tires
• 4x AA batteries
• Other helpful items: Silicone Shock Fluid, Silicone Diff Fluid, Body Scissors (#1737), Reamer / Hole Punch, FT
Wrench Set (#1519), Hobby Knife, Needle Nose Pliers, Wire Cutters, Soldering Iron, Calipers or a Precision Ruler