ASC80949 Team Associated RC8B4.1 Team Kit

The next evolution of the 2022 IFMAR World Champion-winning RC8B4 is upon us. Team Associated engineers sought to lower the CG, reduce weight, and improve handling on un-groomed outdoor tracks. As a result, the new RC8B4.1 RWB chassis design has a stiffer tapered profile for predictable high-speed handling, allowing for a softer overall shock package. The suspension is overhauled with new front and rear low-CG shock towers and shorter shocks, along with new 3-hole rear suspension arms that allow for softer shocks and springs while still maintaining support in the fast turns. The new wide base rear hubs come in three fixed axle heights and use 3mm carbon fiber hub towers to allow several different geometry options. Lastly, the buggy comes with 92mm universal joints, 44/13 bevel gears, and a 47T spur gear for the most grip and smoothest power delivery on ungroomed outdoor tracks.

More Features!

• New RC8B4.1 RWB chassis and side guards with tapered chassis design to increase stiffness and predictability
• New low CG and lightweight aluminum front and rear shock towers
• New shorter 16mm front and rear shock bodies for lower CG and lighter weight
• New 6-hole 1.4mm front and 1.5mm taper rear machined shock pistons included with emulsion shock cap seals
• New 3-hole rear suspension arms with updated rear anti-roll bar geometry for both smooth and bumpy tracks
• New durable rear hub design with a wide footprint base and tunable 3mm carbon fiber hub towers
• New blue aluminum front upper arm mount for added durability
• New molded RC8B4.1 front bumper with optimized profile for bumpy transitions
• New 47T machined spur gear
• 44/13 Ring and Pinion Bevel Gear Set
• 92mm universal driveshafts with 17mm outdrives
• Updated Soft Blend suspension arms for maximum durability in cold weather
• New +1 aluminum steering block arms for sharper steering on low grip

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 a switch (2.4GHz recommended).
• Transmitter batteries.
• 4.8-7.4v receiver battery. Choose one: 1) Flat style NiMH. 2) Flat style LiPo. 3) Flat style LiFe.
• Fuel bottle.
• Glow igniter.
• Starter box.
• Model car fuel (20-30% nitro recommended).
• 1:8 scale buggy tires.
• 1:8 scale buggy wheels.
• CA (cyanoacrylic) glue.
• Polycarbonate-specific spray paint or polycarbonate-specific bottled paint and airbrush.
• Thread-locking compound.
• Needle-nose pliers.
• Hobby knife.
• Reamer or hole punch for making holes in the body.
• Ride height gauge.
• Steering servo.
• Throttle servo.
• Other helpful items: Silicone Shock Fluid, Silicone Diff Fluid, Body Scissors, Body Reamer, Hole Punch for venting tires, Shock Pliers, FT Nut Drivers, Hobby Knife, Needle Nose Pliers, Wire Cutters, Calipers or a Precision Ruler, Turnbuckle Wrench.