RC8T4e Electric 1/8 Off Road Team Kit

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.

Vehicle Specifications:

Power Source: Electric
Terrain: Off-Road
Body Style: Buggy
Scale Size: 1:8 Scale
Assembly Level: Kit*
Length: 560mm (22.05in)
Width: varies
Wheelbase: varies
Weight: varies
Drive: 4WD


Required to Complete:

1:8 scale electric motor and Speed controller
LiPo battery
Battery charger (suited for the battery mentioned above)
2-channel surface transmitter
2-channel receiver
Steering servo
Pinion gear
1:8 Body
Wheels and tires
Lexan(R) specific spray paint for body
1:8 scale off-road wheels and tires
4x AA batteries
Other helpful items: Silicone Shock Fluid, Silicone Diff Fluid, Body Scissors (#1737), Reamer / Hole Punch, FT Wrench Set (#1519), Hobby Knife, Needle Nose Pliers, Wire Cutters, Soldering Iron, Calipers or a Precision Ruler

Features:

Four battery configurations to choose from

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 gearboxes are specific to front and rear

Updated front upper suspension arm design

New rear wing has more vertical fins for increased straight-line stability, a taller rear wickerbill height for increased downforce, increased strength in various areas to reduce bending fatigue, and dimples on the backside as a template for cutout holes

New rear chassis brace has several design features and flex options:

New +1mm offset rear hub features a symmetrical left and right common design with axle height inserts for adjustable roll center tuning

New two-piece clamping motor mounts make for secure mounting and allows for mounting of a 30 mm motor fan

New +2 mm taller front shock tower design with updated suspension geometry and body mount positions for all styles of truck bodies

New longer shock shafts and shock rod ends