Team Associated Rc8B4E Team As80946

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 chassis layout featuring two different shorty-style only battery configurations. Both configurations include a centrally mounted center differential and in-line center dogbones for superior drivetrain efficiency and equalized chassis balance:
Configuration 1: Two 2s shorty "saddle pack" for lowest CG and exceptional weight bias
Configuration 2: One 4s shorty for simplified setup and more centralized weight bias over a traditional full length 4s battery
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:
New two-piece clamping motor mounts make for secure mounting and allows for mounting of a 30mm motor fanThe gear mesh is adjusted from the bottom of the chassis, just like on RC8B4
New battery trays with battery stops built in for easy battery position adjustments
New oversized hook and loop straps for simplified and secure battery mounting
New ESC tray with protective shield has two chassis mounting positions – one for each chassis configuration
New receiver box with built in servo mounts has integrated cable routing and increased volume for fitting larger receivers
Wire routing clips included for clean wiring of batteries and motor sensor wire
New side guards have integrated wire routing clips and are over 1 inch narrower than RC8B3.2e
New RC8B4e specific 7075 aluminum hard anodized chassis features updates to strengthen the front and rear droop tab areas, an increased width along kick up area, and accommodations for the electric specific layout.
Includes the RC8B3.2 splitting center bulkhead with a new RC8B4e specific center top plate
New RC8B4e specific front top plate has been updated to fit the new steering geometry and an offset RC8B4 front chassis brace
New steering bellcranks with top-mounted steering rack for extra clearance around gearbox assembly
New aluminum steering rack designed around the updated front end geometry is lightweight and durable
New steering bellcrank nuts are longer to reduce drag from the steering rack under flex
Updated steering servo linkage features a new heavy duty threaded ball and steel screw joint
New A and B blue aluminum suspension arm mounts are shaped to interlock with the RC8B4 chassis
New 7075 aluminum hard anodized chassis features updates to strengthen the front and rear droop tab areas and an increased width along kick up area
New upper suspension arm link mount is significantly wider than RC8B3 series, providing the required geometry for the new reduced KPI steering blocks
New front shock tower has strength improvements and allows for the upper suspension arm insert to be mounted from front side via a recessed pocket, without disassembly of the tower from the gearbox
New RC8B4e specific carbon fiber front top plate with offset front chassis brace
New front chassis brace is the same length as the “short†version from RC8B3 for ideal front end flex
New front body post is recessed into the front top plate and the reversible design is easy to mount
New spring cups and shock rod end design has a locking screw to keep the cups in place during a crash and has improved material; the same tough material as our 1/10 rod ends
New front shock bushings are 1.5mm longer than RC8B3 shock mounts
New rear shock bushings are 4mm longer than RC8B3 shock mounts
Large diameter, Low-Profile SHCS are used throughout the buggy to replace a traditional screw/washer system.
New two-piece rear body post features a rubber grommet to allow some flex to extend the life of the body
New rod ends have improved thread engagement, slotted area for easy turnbuckle wrench access, and are made from a same durable material as our 1:10 rod ends
New longer 5x44mm rear camber link
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 CVA axle has a "stub" design with retainer sleeve to capture pin and uses two 8x16x5mm flanged bearings (the same as the RC8B3 universal axle setup)
93mm CVA bones used on all four corners of the buggy
93.5mm front and 104mm rear center dog bones with 14mm pins on are now standard equipment for increased drivetrain efficiency
New rear shock tower features two built in wing height positions; the RC8B4 "low" is the same height as the RC8B3 "high" and RC8B4 features an additional +5mm height option by adjusting the wing mount adapters, all easily accessed from the rear end of the buggy
Standard wheel hex sizes include a "+0" mm front and rear
Standard anti-roll bar sizes include a 2.2mm front and 2.4mm rear bar
New RC8B4e Gamma body styled by Area 51 engineers for superb aerodynamics, superior handling, and unmatched beauty. Includes three different style of gearbox noses: a traditional nose cone, a mid-height wing, and tall-height wing.

Specifications
Scale: 1:8
Power: Electric
Length: 486mm (19.13")*
Width: 304.5mm (11.99")*
Weight: Varies*
Wheelbase:321.5-329mm

*Final width, length, and weight will vary based on electronics, tire configuration, wing position, and vehicle setup.

Required to complete
1:8 scale electric motor and speed control
One 4S shorty or two 2S shorty LiPo batteries
Battery charger
2-channel surface transmitter, 2-channel receiver, and steering servo
Lexan® specific spray paint for body
1:8 scale off-road wheels and tires