Team Associated RC8B4.2 1/8 4WD Off-Road Nitro Buggy Team Kit (Euro Edition)

Team Associated RC8B4.2 1/8 4WD Off-Road Nitro Buggy Team Kit (Euro Edition)

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.

Features:

• New molded height-adjustable gearboxes front and rear
• New offset hubs and updated rear suspension arms to accommodate new hub geometry
• New V2 FWB chassis
• New high-volume center differential
• New long chassis brace options
• New high-downforce wing
• Now includes FT hard-anodized aluminum shock bushings
• Updated brake pad material and brake spring
• Soft blend material suspension arms
• 8-degree KPI steering blocks included
• 44/13 ring and pinion gear sets
• 92mm universal driveshafts with 17mm outdrives
• 20mm diameter HTC internal differential gear set
• Optimized setup for high-speed and high-grip tracks

Required to Complete

• Engine
• Servos
• Battery
• Power Switch
• Tires
• Wheels
• Radio
• Assembly and painting required

Manuals/Documents

• Instruction Manual
• Editable setup sheet

Recommended Essential Parts:

Engine: Nova B3, Nova X3B, or Nova BK27

Pipe: Nova 2182 w/ 50mm Manifold

Glow Plugs (For Nova Engines): N.5 HOT

Air Filters: ProTek RC Pre-Oiled

Servos: Hobbystation 40kg or Protek 170SBL

Power switch: T-Works with Mounting Plate

Paint for Body Shell: Tamiya

Battery: Gens Ace 2S 2400mAh Receiver Pack

Radio: FlySky NB4+, Futaba 10PX, or Sanwa M17S

Transponder: MyLaps

Tires: Track dependant - Get in touch with us for a recommendation to suit your track

Recommended Option Parts:

Metal Servo Horns: Steering and Throttle

Machined Shock Spacers: Factory Team or T-Works

Low Friction Shock O-Rings: Factory Team

O-Ring Grease: Green Slime

These are the basic upgrades we recommend. Please get in touch with us for further information on additional upgrades like lightweight Titanium parts and setup options such as differential and shock oils, shock springs, and anti-roll bars to suit your track specifically.

Required Tools and Accessories: 

Hex Drivers: ProTek RC or VP-Pro

Nut Drivers: Cross Wrench, ProTek RC, or VP-Pro

Wheel Wrench: Hobbystation or Factory Team

Glow Plug Cross Wrench: Hobbystation (can also use as wheel wrench) or ProTek RC

Tool Set including all above items: ProTek RC

Turnbuckle Tool: Hobbystation or Factory Team

Body Reamer: VP-Pro or ProTek RC

Starter Box: Caster Racing or VP-Pro

Fuel: Nitrolux 25% 1L, Nitrolux 25% 5L, Nitrolux 30% 1L, or Nitrolux 30% 5L

Basic Nitro Start Kit (cheapest option, otherwise available indiviually below): BSD

Fuel Bottle: VP-Pro or Team Associated

Glow Ignitor: VP-Pro

Setup Sheets