Team Associated RC8B3.2 Nitro Team Kit

From Team Associated:
1:8 scale nitro off road racing is one of RC’s most challenging disciplines of racing – it requires attention to detail and demands the highest of standards from equipment. Here to answer the call is the latest development from Team Associated’s Area 51 Design Works, the RC8B3.2 Team Kit! The RC8B3.2 is set to push the boundaries of the accolades accumulated by the RC8B3.1:

- 2018 I.F.M.A.R. World Championship, Perth, Australia — Davide Ongaro
- 2019 ROAR National Championship, Hutto, Texas — Spencer Rivkin
- 2019 RCGP Series Championship — Davide Ongaro
- 2019 Italian Nitro Championship — Davide Ongaro

The engineers of Area 51 Design Works focused on key components that improved durability, accelerated maintenance, and expanded upon its race-winning heritage within the RC8B3 platform. An all-new suspension arm design features bottom-loaded inserts to adjust flex characteristics. The rear suspension arm length has been increased while reducing the arm mount width to improve performance in all conditions. A 4-piece center bulkhead allows for easier access to the center differential, making adjustments even faster.

The all-new radio tray design features an enclosed battery box, a larger receiver box, integrated switch and transponder mounting, and adjustable flex configurations. Updated shock caps allow the RCB3.2 to be run with the included new stiff bladders, standard bladders, or as emulsion with no bladders — all with the same cap. The RC8B3 platform was born with Team Associated “Champion by Design” heritage and the RC8B3.2 plans to continue dominating the 1:8 scale off road racing scene!

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
Scale Size: 1:8 Scale
Assembly Level: Kit*
Length: 486mm (19.13in)
Width: 304.5mm (11.99in)
Wheelbase: varies
Weight: varies
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 – FM/PCM/2.4GHz recommended
Transmitter batteries (#302)
4.8-7.4v receiver battery
Flat style NiMH, OR Flat style LiPo (#27313 Reedy LiPo Pro TX/RX 2400mAh 7.4v Flat), OR Flat style LiFe (#27315 Reedy LiFe Pro TX/RX 1600MAh 6.6v Flat)
Model car fuel (20-30% nitro recommended)
Fuel bottle (#1747)
Glow igniter (#1738)
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 (#1596)
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 (#1675), 5pc Hex/Nut Driver Tool Set (#1519), Dual Turnbuckle Wrench (#1114), Tire Adhesive (#1597)