Description
The most challenging discipline of racing is the 1:8 scale nitro off road racing. It requires attention to detail and demands the highest standard of equipment. The RC8B3.2 is an answer to that call. The engineers at Team Associated focused on key components that improved durability, accelerated maintenance, and expanded on it race-winning heritage.
FEATURES
- New suspension arm design with inserts for flex adjustments
- Longer rear suspension arm length with narrow rear arm mounts
- New center bulkhead splits and has front/rear specific top halves to prevent brake misalignment
- Enclosed battery box for quick and easy battery removal
- Larger receiver box for better wire management
- One-piece graphite transponder and electronic switch mount
- Flex Control(r) 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 style 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
- 42T ring and 12T pinion gears on front and rear differentials for improved gear ratios
- 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 RC8B3.2e
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Source: Nitro Fuel
Terrain: Off-Road
Body Style: Buggy
Assembly Level: Kit*
Length: 486mm (19.13in)
Width: 304.5mm (11.99in)
Wheelbase: varies
Weight: varies
Drive: 4WD
Please note: 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 – FM/PCM/2.4GHz recommended
- Transmitter batteries (#302)
- 4.8-7.4v receiver battery
- Flat style NiMH, OR Flat style LiPo, OR Flat style LiFe
- Model car fuel (20-30% nitro recommended)
- Fuel bottle
- Glow igniter
- Starter box
- 1:8 scale buggy tires
- 1:8 scale buggy wheels
- CA (cyanoacrylate) glue
- Polycarbonate-specific spray paint or polycarbonate-specific bottled paint and airbrush
- Thread-locking compound
- Steering servo
- Throttle servo
- Silicone Shock Fluid
- Silicone Diff Fluid
- Tools needed: Needle-nose pliers, Hobby knife, Reamer or hole punch for making holes in body, Ride height gauge, Body Scissors, Hex wrenches, Nut drivers, Wire Cutters, Calipers or a Precision Ruler
- Silicone Shock Fluid, Silicone Diff Fluid, Shock Shaft Pliers, 5pc Hex/Nut Driver Tool Set, Dual Turnbuckle Wrench, Tire Adhesive (#1597)
Since 1965 Associated Electrics has grown from a few slot-car parts to today being in the forefront of the hobby-car racing by designing and shipping RC cars and parts to hobby shops all over the world. Ranging in size from 1:32 to the nitro-thundering 1:8 scale, their vehicles are on and off road, and powered by electric motors or nitro engines. Their race-level competition vehicles include buggies, touring cars, monster trucks and short course trucks. The in-house staff of accomplish racers research and develop their own radio-control car products. Associated Electrics has their own race team that race what they sell, winning many championship awards.
