Description
The RC8T3.2 was designed to continue dominating the competition. The RC8 platform was born with the “Champions by Design” heritage. The RC8T3.2 was taken to the next level after the RC8B3.2.
FEATURES
- New suspension arm design with inserts for flex adjustments
- Longer rear suspension arm length with narrow rear arm mounts
- New center bulkhead splits into unique front and rear top halves to prevent brake misalignment
- Enclosed battery box for quick and easy battery removal
- Larger receiver box for better wire management
- One-piece carbon fiber transponder and electronic switch mount
- Flex Control 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 type 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
- 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 the current generation of RC8.2 vehicles
- 46T ring and 10T pinion gears on front and rear V3 differentials for consistent performance
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Source: Nitro Fuel
Terrain: Off-Road
Body Style: Truck Scale
Size: 1:8 Scale
Assembly Level: Kit*
Length: 650mm (25.59in)
Width: varies
Wheelbase: 376.5mm (14.82in)
Weight: varies
Internal Gear Ratio: 4.6:1
Drive: 4WD
* 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 (2.4GHz recommended)
- Transmitter batteries
- 4.8-7.4v receiver battery, flat style, NiMH, LiPo (Reedy #27313), or LiFe (Reedy #27315)
- Steering servo (Reedy #27107)
- Throttle servo (Reedy #27100)
- Model car fuel (20-30% nitro recommended)
- Fuel bottle (#1747 Fuel Bottle Pro 500cc)
- Glow igniter
- Starter box (#1751 FT Starter Box)
- 1:8 scaletruck tires
- 1:8 scale truck wheels
- CA (cyanoacrylate) glue (#1597 FT Tire Adhesive)
- Spray paint or bottled paint and airbrush for polycarbonate body
- Thread-locking compound (#1596 FT Locking Adhesive)
- Paint for polycarbonate body
- Tools: Needle-nose pliers, Hobby knife, Reamer or hole punch for making holes in body, Ride height gauge
- Other helpful items: Silicone Shock Fluid, Silicone Diff Fluid, Body Scissors (#1737 FT body scissors), Reamer/Hole Punch, Hex Wrenches (#1518 FT Hex Driver Tool Set, 3pc.), Nut Drivers (#1519 FT 5pc Hex/Nut Driver Tool Set), Wire Cutters, Calipers or a Precision Ruler, Turnbuckle Wrench (#1114 FT Dual Turnbuckle Wrench)
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.
