⚡ The Team Associated RC8B4.2e Team Kit represents the latest evolution of the buggy 1/8 electric competition model developed by the engineers at Associated Electrics. Designed in the Area 51 workshops, this high-performance chassis incorporates the latest technological advancements from the RC8 platform to deliver exceptional precision, traction, and speed on modern off-road tracks.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
- Buggy 1/8-scale electric competition
- 4WD All-Wheel Drive
- Version Team Build-it-yourself kit
- Aluminum competition chassis
- Adjustable RWB/FWB weight distribution
- Internal gear ratio: 3.38:1
- Optimized battery configuration Shorty
🔥 What's New in the RC8B4.2e
- New height-adjustable front and rear cells
- New offset hubs
- New rear control arms adapted to the new geometry
- Large-capacity center differential
- High-downforce rear wing
- FT hard-anodized aluminum shock bushings
- Control arms made of flexible material for better grip
- KPI 8° front steering knuckles included
- 44/13-tooth bevel gear set
- 92 mm universal joints with 17 mm differential outputs
- Gear Machined steel main gear (47 teeth) included
- HTC pinion sets (Ø19 mm and Ø20 mm) included
⚙️ Drivetrain and chassis
- 4-wheel drive via universal joints
- Centralized architecture optimized for batteries Shorty
- Adjustable battery mount with hook-and-loop strap
- High-performance HTC differentials performance
- Reinforced competition-grade drive shafts
- Advanced geometry and weight distribution adjustments
📏 Dimensions
- Length: 486 mm
- Width: 304.5 mm
- Wheelbase: variable
- Scale: 1/8
- Weight: varies depending on equipment
🧩 Kit contents
- RC8B4.2e Team Associated Chassis Team Kit
- Complete drivetrain 4WD
- Large-Volume Center Differential
- HTC differentials Ø19 mm and Ø20 mm
- Gear 47T machined steel main gear
- Competition shock absorbers
- High-downforce rear wing
- Adjustable battery mount Shorty
- Detailed assembly instructions
❗ Required
- brushless 1/8
- ESC electronic speed controller (ESC)
- LiPo battery
- Steering servo
- Receiver
- 2.4 GHz radio
- Racing tires
- 1/8-scale rims buggy
- Body to be painted
- Lexan paint
🎯 Who is it for?
- 1/8 electric racing drivers
- Users looking for a high-end chassis
- Competitors looking to get the most out of Shorty batteries
- Enthusiasts of advanced tuning
- Drivers aiming for top performance on On-road off-road tracks
