Team Associated has taken the performance engineering developed for the RC8B3 nitro buggy and used the data to create our new brushless-powered version, the RC8B3e Team Kit!
Answering the need of the fastest-growing 1:8 scale racing class, the RC8B3e Team Kit was designed specifically for brushless power. Using a unique, proprietary hard-anodized 7075-T6 aluminum chassis ingeniously designed for optimum weight distribution and superior handling, the RC8B3e drives like a champ.
Cross-class chassis compatibility. Knowing that racers would be competing in both 1:8 nitro and electric at the same events, the RC8B3e was designed to handle and respond to changes just like the RC8B3. This similar handling characteristic gives the racer a huge advantage, as tuning changes can be applied to both buggies seamlessly.
Designed to handle, built to win. The RC8B3e Team Kit was designed to give the dedicated electric 1:8 racer the highest level of performance that will help take your racing program to the next level.
Magazine Review
The RC8B3 nitro car enjoyed a long and rigorous development process, and that refinement put Team Associated well ahead to develop a competitive e-buggy. While the RC8B3e shares much of its parts list with the nitro buggy, it's no conversion. The weight distribution and power delivery of an electric car require different suspension settings, and Associated has tuned the car to suit. Where new parts were required to support electric power, Associated has stepped up with optimized designs, including a completely electric-specific chassis. The podium is calling, and the new RC8B3e is a potent contender. -- Radio Control Car Action, March 201
This vehicle needs extra parts to make it operational. Click on the SPECS tab above to see what extra equipment you may need to make the vehicle operational, such as batteries.
Features
- 7075-T6 hard anodized aluminum chassis features an optimized weight bias layout for improved handling and stability
- Front suspension features pillow ball uprights for increased adjustability and improved durability
- Lightweight ring gears and optimized precision ball bearing sizing reduces drivetrain rotational mass for improved acceleration and battery efficiency
- Gearboxes feature a 3.38:1 internal gear ratio with fast-access differentials for quick removal, tuning, and maintenance
- Six universal drive shafts for efficient drivetrain power delivery and ease of maintenance
- 7075-T6 aluminum 16mm Big Bore threaded shocks with TiN coated 3.5mm shafts, larger diameter precision springs, and optimized bladders for more precise volume compensation
- 7075-T6 aluminum shock towers front and rear feature finely tuned shock mounting and upper arm positions
- Refined suspension geometry with lower hinge pin inserts for quick and easy roll center adjustments
- Lightweight one-piece wing mounts feature height and forward positioning adjustment for more precise handling
- Two-piece sliding motor mount for easy gear mesh adjustment and motor removal
- Pro-Line RC8B3e clear body and Team Associated molded wing included
- The RC8B3e shares over 90% parts compatibility with the RC8B3 nitro buggy, offering the perfect solution for multi-class racers
Required to Complete
- 2 channel radio/transmitter -- FM/PCM/2.4GHz recommended
- Transmitter batteries
- 1:8 scale speed control, motor, and pinion (see motor manufacturer's gearing recommendations for correct pinion size).
- High-torque steering servo
- 1:8 scale buggy wheels and tires
- CA (Cyanoacrylate) glue
- Polycarbonate-specific spray paint or polycarbonate-specific bottled paint and airbrush
- Tools: Needle nose pliers, Hobby knife, Reamer/hole punch, Ride Height Gauge
- 4S LiPo battery and charger
Manuals/Documents
- Blank Setup Sheet (editable) (1.35 Mb)
- Product Brochure (1,020.66 Kb)
- Instruction Manual (18.38 Mb)
- RC8B3 and RC8T3 Tuning Options - press release (344.01 Kb)
- RC8B3 Arm Mounts with HRC - press release (250.46 Kb)
- #81343 Internal Diff Shims (455.95 Kb)
- #81357 Diff Assembly (1.23 Mb)
- #27128 Servo Washers -- press release (351.33 Kb)
- Factory Team Graphite Arm Stiffeners -- press release (153.37 Kb)
- RC8B3/T3 Anti-roll Bars -- press release (391.09 Kb)
- #81468 RC8B3 44/13 Gear Set-- press release (345.43 Kb)
- RC8B3 FT Universals, 92mm -- press release (354.67 Kb)
- RC8B3 FT V2 Rear Hubs (395.99 Kb)
- #1421-1424 1:8 Titanium Turnbuckles -- press release (372.12 Kb)
- FT Low Friction X-Rings -- press release (250.89 Kb)
- Spring Color Codes (128.05 Kb)
Setup Sheets
Download | Driver | Event | Date |
---|---|---|---|
Download | Spencer Rivkin / Ryan Cavalieri | ROAR 1:8 Electric Off-Road Nationals | 07/24/2016 |
Outdoors, dirt, low-medium grip, dry, hard packed | |||
Download | Dayton Brown | Grassroots Racing Series | 05/28/2016 |
Outdoors, dirt, medium grip, damp, bumpy | |||
Download | Team Setup | The Dirt Nitro Challenge | 02/21/2016 |
Outdoors, dirt, low-medium grip, dry, dusty, hard packed | |||
Download | Ryan Cavalieri | SikCross | 10/25/2015 |
Outdoors, medium grip, wet, loamy, bumpy | |||
Download | Richard Saxton | Club Racing | 10/07/2015 |
Indoors, clay, damp, medium-high grip | |||
Download | Michael Paige | LiveRC | 08/23/2015 |
Outdoors, medium grip, hard packed, dry, dusty, smooth |
- Power Source:
- Electric
- Terrain:
- Off-Road
- Body Style:
- Buggy
- Scale Size:
- 1:8 Scale
- Assembly Level:
- Kit (This vehicle comes as a kit and must be fully assembled by the user. See "Required to Complete" for extra items needed.)
- Length:
- 488mm (19.21in)
- Width:
- varies
- Wheelbase:
- 327.3mm (12.89in)
- Weight:
- varies
- Drive:
- 4WD
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