Team Associated RC8 T3.2 Nitro Team Kit (1/8 Competition Nitro Truggy)

The RC8 platform was born with the Team Associated "Champions by Design" heritage, and we designed the RC8T3.2 to continue dominating the competition!

After a successful release of the long-awaited RC8B3.2, the Area 51 engineers took the rest of Team Associated RC8 vehicle platforms to the next level. The result is the RC8T3.2!

Using principles learned from the development of the RC8B3.2, the rear suspension arms have been lengthened to use the narrow pivot design for increased traction and stability. Bottom-loaded suspension arm inserts provide adjustable flex and increase durability while keeping the arms debris-free and easy to clean. A 4-piece center bulkhead allows for easier access to the center differential to make adjustments even faster. A new rear shock tower has been developed to work with the new suspension arm geometry.

The all-new radio tray design has several new features: an enclosed battery box, a larger receiver box, integrated switch and transponder mounting, and adjustable flex configurations. Updated shock caps allow the RC8T3.2 to be run with the included new stiff bladders, standard bladders, or as emulsion with no bladders; all with the same cap.

The RC8 platform was born with the Team Associated "Champions by Design" heritage, and we designed the RC8T3.2 to continue dominating the competition!

This vehicle needs extra parts to make it operational. Click on the Specifications tab to see what extra equipment you'll need to make the vehicle operational.

Due to ongoing R&D, photos may not match final kit. Vehicle shown on these pages equipped with items NOT included in kit: engine, pipe and header, transponder, servos, receiver, wheels, tires. Assembly and painting required.

Features

• New suspension arm design with inserts for flex adjustments
• Longer rear suspension arm length with narrow rear arm mounts
• New center bulkhead splits into unique front and rear top halves to prevent brake misalignment
• Enclosed battery box for quick and easy battery removal
• Larger receiver box for better wire management
• One-piece carbon fiber transponder and electronic switch mount
• Flex Control radio tray has three different configurations for chassis flex adjustment
• New stiff shock bladder design improves jumping and handling performance
• Updated shock cap works for bladder or emulsion type shock setups
• Shorter and lower front bumper reduces drag and allows easier access to anti-roll bar screws
• I.F.M.A.R.-approved rear wing
• Updated chassis with chamfered front edges to reduce drag
• Side guards are now threaded into the chassis from the top side of the car
• 90% parts compatibility with the current generation of RC8.2 vehicles
• 46T ring and 10T pinion gears on front and rear V3 differentials for consistent performance

Vehicle Specifications

* This vehicle comes as a kit and must be fully assembled by the user. Electronics and/or an engine/motor may be required.

Required to Complete

• .21 class rear exhaust engine
• Exhaust system: muffler and header joining pack, or muffler spring
• 2- or 3-channel radio transmitter set with switch (2.4GHz recommended)
• Transmitter batteries
• 4.8-7.4v receiver battery, flat style, NiMH, LiPo, or LiFe
• Steering servo 
• Throttle servo 
• Model car fuel (20-30% nitro recommended)
• Fuel bottle (TAT-1747 Fuel Bottle Pro 500cc)
• Glow igniter
• Starter box (TAT-1751 FT Starter Box)
• 1:8 scale truck tires
• 1:8 scale truck wheels
• CA (cyanoacrylate) glue (TAC-1597 FT Tire Adhesive)
• Spray paint or bottled paint and airbrush for polycarbonate body
• Thread-locking compound (TAT-1596 FT Locking Adhesive)
• Paint for polycarbonate body
• Tools: Needle-nose pliers, Hobby knife, Reamer or hole punch for making holes in body, Ride height gauge
• Other helpful items: Silicone Shock Fluid, Silicone Diff Fluid, Body Scissors (TAT-1737 FT body scissors), Reamer/Hole Punch, Hex Wrenches, Nut Drivers, Wire Cutters, Calipers or a Precision Ruler, Turnbuckle Wrench (TAT-1114 FT Dual Turnbuckle Wrench)

Manuals/Documents

• Instruction Manual (9.43MB)
• RC8T3.2 and T3.2e Parts List -- press release (354.49kB)
• RC8T3.2 Team Kit -- press release (573.71kB)
• #81463 RC8B3 FT Steel Flywheel, 4-shoe -- press release (319.26kB)