From Team Associated:
The subsequent evolution of the 2022 IFMAR World Champion-winning RC8B4 is upon us. Team Associated engineers sought to decrease the CG, cut back weight, and enhance dealing with on un-groomed outside tracks. As a outcome, the brand new RC8B4.1 RWB chassis design has a stiffer tapered profile for predictable high-speed dealing with, permitting for a softer general shock package deal. The suspension is overhauled with new entrance and rear low-CG shock towers and shorter shocks, together with new 3-hole rear suspension arms that permit for softer shocks and comes whereas nonetheless sustaining help within the quick turns. The new extensive base rear hubs are available three fastened axle heights and use 3mm carbon fiber hub towers to permit a number of totally different geometry choices. Lastly, the buggy comes with 92mm common joints, 44/13 bevel gears, and a 47T spur gear for probably the most grip and smoothest energy supply on un-groomed outside tracks.
Features:
- New RC8B4.1 RWB chassis and aspect guards with tapered chassis design to extend stiffness and predictability
- New low CG and light-weight aluminum entrance and rear shock towers
- New shorter 16mm entrance and rear shock our bodies for decrease CG and lighter weight
- New 6-hole 1.4mm entrance and 1.5mm taper rear machined shock pistons included with emulsion shock cap seals
- New 3-hole rear suspension arms with up to date rear anti-roll bar geometry for each easy and bumpy tracks
- New sturdy rear hub design with extensive footprint base, and tuneable 3mm carbon fiber hub towers
- New blue aluminum entrance higher arm mount for added sturdiness
- New molded RC8B4.1 entrance bumper with optimized profile for bumpy transitions
- New 47T machined spur gear
- 44/13 Ring and Pinion Bevel Gear Set
- 92mm common driveshafts with 17mm outdrives
- Updated Soft Blend suspension arms for max sturdiness in chilly climate
- New +1 aluminum steering block arms for sharper steering on low grip
RC8B4.1 Team Kit Legacy Features:
- Innovative new pivot ball entrance suspension geometry improves steering stability and offers predictable dealing with in all situations.
- RC8B4 8deg. steering blocks are paired with a wider higher suspension arm pivot for elevated stability and constant steering by means of the whole steering throw.
- RC8B4 gearboxes are included within the newest exhausting materials used on RC8T4: 1) Front gearbox encompasses a 3.5deg. inclined pinion gear angle to straighten the middle driveshaft for elevated drivetrain effectivity and decreased phasing and vibration. 2) Both gearboxes characteristic massive bearing sizes, 6x13x5mm flanged bearing ends in longer lifetime of bearings and ring and pinion gears.
- Latest model RC8B4 gasoline tank with: 1) Flexible rubber lid puller. 2) Updated spring for tight seal between lid and tank.
- RC8B4 rear chassis brace has a number of design options and flex choices: Rear brace is mounted centrally to the gearbox, and has two screw places by means of the chassis to tune flex.
- RC8B4 entrance higher suspension arms, now in mushy mix materials. Includes an optionally available molded “wing” insert for elevated front-end downforce.
- RC8B4 entrance decrease suspension arms, now in mushy mix materials. 1) Updated design for added sturdiness. 2) New angled, one-piece, anti-roll bar hyperlink is mounted in-line with the anti-roll bar with a BHCS as an alternative of a shock pin for simplified meeting. 3) Optional inserts mount to the highest solely.
- RC8B4 rear wing mount has adjustable wing angle shims, vital power enhancements, an aerodynamic form, and further clearance for shock place adjustment. Two wing peak choices on the rear shock tower.
- RC8B4 rear wing has extra vertical fins for elevated straight-line stability, a taller rear lip peak for elevated downforce, elevated power in numerous areas to scale back bending fatigue, and dimples on the bottom as a template for cutout holes.
- RC8B4 steering bellcranks with top-mounted steering rack for further clearance round gearbox meeting.
- RC8B4 aluminum steering rack designed across the up to date entrance finish geometry is light-weight and sturdy
- RC8B4 steering bellcrank nuts are longer to scale back drag from the steering rack below flex.
- RC8B4 steering servo linkage encompasses a new heavy responsibility threaded ball-and-steel screw joint.
- RC8B4 A and B blue aluminum suspension arm mounts are formed to interlock with the chassis.
- RC8B4 carbon fiber entrance high plate centralizes the entrance chassis brace for balanced flex in all instructions.
- RC8B4 entrance chassis brace is similar size because the older chassis “short” model for ideally suited front-end flex.
- RC8B4 entrance physique put up is recessed into the entrance high plate and the reversible design is straightforward to mount.
- RC8B4 spring cups and shock rod finish design has a locking screw to maintain the cups in place throughout a crash.
- RC8B4 metal shock standoffs.
- Large diameter, Low-Profile SHCS are used all through the buggy to exchange a standard screw/washer system. Used on the gasoline tank, servo mounts, and rear physique put up.
- New exhaust hanger mount and spring.
- New carbon fiber radio tray brace for repositioned steering servo.
- 93.5mm entrance and 104mm rear heart canine bones with 3x14mm pins for elevated drivetrain effectivity.
- RC8B4 two-piece rear physique put up encompasses a rubber grommet to permit some flex to increase the lifetime of the physique.
- RC8B4 rod ends have improved thread engagement, slotted space for simple turnbuckle wrench entry, and are comprised of a identical sturdy materials as our 1:10 rod ends.
- Standard wheel hex sizes embody a “+0” mm entrance and rear.
- Standard anti-roll bar sizes embody a 2.2mm entrance and a pair of.5mm rear bar.
- RC8B4 Mu (pronounced “mew”) physique with RWB trim strains added. Includes three totally different fashion of gearbox noses: a standard nostril cone, a mid-height wing, and tall-height wing.
- 44T ring and 13T pinion gears on entrance and rear differentials.
- RC8B3.2 battery and receiver field with detachable transponder mount.
- RC8B3.2 cut up heart diff mounts with aluminum heart high plate.
- 16mm shocks outfitted with white entrance (9.25 coil) and pink rear (12.0 coil) springs, emulsion fashion shock bladder, mixture bleeder/emulsion caps, and blue aluminum threaded collars.
RC8B3.2 slender C and D arm mounts. - 4-shoe aluminum clutch with two composite and two aluminum sneakers, two 0.95mm and two 1.0mm springs, and metal 13T clutch bell.
Required to Complete:
- .21 class rear exhaust engine.
- Exhaust system: muffler and header becoming a member of pack, or muffler spring.
- 2- or 3-channel radio/transmitter set with change (2.4GHz beneficial).
- Transmitter batteries.
- 4.8-7.4v receiver battery. Choose one: 1) Flat fashion NiMH. 2) Flat fashion LiPo (#27313 Reedy Lipo Pro TX/RX 2400mAh 7.4v Flat). 3) Flat fashion LiFe (#27315 Reedy LiFe Pro TX/RX 1600MAh 6.6v Flat).
- Fuel bottle (#1747 Fuel Bottle Pro 500cc beneficial).
- Glow igniter (#27377 Reedy Glow Starter beneficial).
- Starter field (#1751 FT Starter Box beneficial).
- Model automobile gasoline (20-30% nitro beneficial).
- 1:8 scale buggy tires.
- 1:8 scale buggy wheels.
- CA (cyanoacrylic) glue (#1597 FT Tire Adhesive beneficial).
- Polycarbonate-specific spray paint or polycarbonate-specific bottled paint and airbrush.
- Thread-locking compound (#1596 FT Locking Adhesive beneficial).
- Needle-nose pliers.
- Hobby knife.
- Reamer (#1499) or gap punch for making holes in physique.
- Ride peak gauge.
- Steering servo (#27153 RT5012A HV Digital Competition 1:8 Servo).
- Throttle servo (#27153 RT5012A HV Digital Competition 1:8 Servo).
- Other useful gadgets: Silicone Shock Fluid. Silicone Diff Fluid. Body Scissors (#1737 beneficial). Body Reamer (#1499). Hole Punch for venting tires. Shock Pliers (#1681 FT Shock Shaft Multi Tool). FT Hex Wrenches: #1518, #1506. FT Nut Drivers (#1519 beneficial). Hobby Knife. Needle Nose Pliers. Wire Cutters. Calipers or a Precision Ruler. Turnbuckle Wrench (#1114 beneficial).
Specifications:
Power Source: Nitro Fuel
Terrain: Off-Road
Body Style: Buggy
Scale Size: 1:8 Scale
Assembly Level: Kit*
Length: 486mm (19.13in)
Width: 304.5mm (11.99in)
Wheelbase: 323mm (12.72in)
Weight: varies
Internal
Gear Ratio: 3.38:1
Drive: 4WD
* This automobile comes as a equipment and have to be absolutely assembled by the person. Electronics and/or an engine/motor could also be required.
#80949 – $699.99
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