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

Adjustable Wing Mount

Fine-tune your wing angle with the adjustable wing mount, complete with shims for precise customisation. This Team Kit also features strength and aerodynamic improvements for increased durability and efficiency.

Balanced Chassis Flex with Carbon Fibre Top Plate

Achieve balanced flex in all directions with the carbon fibre front top plate, which centralises the front chassis brace for improved handling and responsiveness.

Updated Front Shock Tower and Suspension Geometry

Enjoy enhanced steering response and overall handling thanks to the new front shock tower design with updated suspension geometry and body mount positions.

Durable Rear Chassis Brace

A centrally mounted rear chassis brace reduces material fatigue and increases durability for long-lasting performance.

Innovative Front-End Geometry

Experience improved steering precision and control with the innovative front-end geometry and new 8° steering blocks.

• Four battery configurations to choose from: two 2S shorty "saddle pack" LiPo batteries, two 2S full size "saddle pack" LiPo batteries, one 4S shorty LiPo battery, or one 4S full size LiPo battery
• Innovative front-end geometry with reduced kingpin inclination — places the wheel pivot in the centre of the front tyre 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 gearbox has a 3.5 deg. inclined pinion gear angle; rear gearbox has a 0 deg. pinion gear angle and centre-mounted rear chassis brace mount
• Both gearboxes feature larger bearing sizes (6x13x5mm flanged, up from 6x12x4mm non-flanged) for longer bearing and ring-and-pinion life
• Reduced hardware on anti-roll bar cap for easy assembly and maintenance
• Increased strength around pinion gear and outer cap bearing fitment areas
• Updated front upper suspension arm with added moulded hinge pin bushing to reduce slop and increase suspension dynamics
• 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 and three wing angle positions: 0, -2, and -4 deg.
• New rear wing with more vertical fins for increased straight-line stability and taller rear wickerbill height for increased downforce
• Two wing buttons included: one traditional flat button and one vertical stabilising fin
• New rear chassis brace centrally mounted to the gearbox with three chassis flex options and optional turnbuckle ball
• New +1mm offset rear hub with symmetrical left/right common design and axle height inserts for adjustable roll centre tuning
• New two-piece clamping motor mounts — gear mesh adjusted from the bottom of the chassis
• New +2 mm taller front shock tower with body mount positions for bruggy, truggy, and buggy front-end body styles
• New longer shock shafts: 35.5mm front and 44.5mm rear; 0mm, +2mm, and +4mm shock rod ends included
• V3 differentials with 46T ring and 10T pinion gears
• RC8T3.2 split centre diff mounts with aluminium centre top plate
• 16mm shocks with locking spring cups, V2 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 RC8T4e Team Kit
• 1x Instruction Manual

• 1:8 scale electric motor
• Speed control
• LiPo battery (4S shorty or full-size, or 2x 2S shorty or full-size)
• Battery charger
• 2-channel surface transmitter and receiver
• Steering servo
• Pinion gear
• 1:8 body
• 1:8 scale off-road wheels and tyres
• Lexan-specific spray paint for body
• 4x AA batteries

No body is included with the RC8T4e kit. Racers can use AE #81324 RC8T3 body or choose from a variety of current bodies from aftermarket companies. This vehicle comes as a kit and must be fully assembled by the user. Electronics and/or an engine/motor may be required.