Team Associated RC8B4e Team Kit 1/8 Electric Buggy

Team Associated RC8B4e – Competition Ready Buggy

The RC8B4e is a high-level 1/8 electric offroad racing buggy engineered in AE’s Area 51 for improved handling, durability and tuning freedom. Its updated E-layout is exclusively optimized for shorty LiPo batteries.

Chassis Highlights

• Two battery layouts: dual 2s shorty saddle or single 4s shorty
• Centrally mounted center differential
• In-line center dogbones for maximum drivetrain efficiency
• Reinforced 7075 aluminum chassis

Front End & Steering

• Reduced KPI steering blocks
• Wider upper link mounts
• Upper arm with downforce wing insert
• Lightweight aluminum steering rack

Suspension & Anti-Roll Bars

• New flex-tunable front and rear arms
• One-piece anti-roll bar links
• Big bore 16 mm shocks with locking spring cups

Rear Section

• Adjustable wing mount with 2 heights and 3 angles
• New wing with increased stability and durability
• Rear chassis brace with multiple flex options

Drivetrain & Hubs

• 93 mm CVA bones all around
• Stub-style CVA axle with flanged bearings
• +1 mm rear hub with roll center inserts

Electronics Layout

• Two-piece clamping motor mount
• New battery trays with stops
• Updated ESC tray and receiver box
• Narrow side guards with wire clips

Body & Legacy Features

• RC8B4e Gamma body
• V3 diffs with improved HTC gears
• 16 mm shocks with blue/green springs

Dimensions

• Length: 486 mm
• Width: 304.5 mm
• Wheelbase: 321.5 mm

Required Items

• 1/8 brushless motor & ESC
• 4s shorty or 2x 2s shorty LiPos & charger
• 2-channel radio & servo
• 1/8 wheels & tires
• Lexan body paint & tools