This vehicle has been discontinued.
Team Associated is proud to release the RC8e, a 1:8 scale electric powered competition buggy kit based on the championship-winning RC8 platform!
The RC8e engineering team has developed a practical design that incorporates the same exceptional strength, durability, cornering capability, jumping ability, and rough track handling that characterize the nitro powered RC8.
With special features such as a hard anodized machined chassis, correctly balanced and optimized weight distribution, composite Big Bore shocks featuring 4mm gold shafts, upgraded steering system, and exclusive body design, every inch of the RC8e screams high-performance and durability. In fact, the RC8e has already proven itself as a top competitor with a 1st Place finish in its debut event!
Enjoying the awesome performance, convenience, and cleanliness of electric power has never been easier!
The RC8e engineering team has developed a practical design that incorporates the same exceptional strength, durability, cornering capability, jumping ability, and rough track handling that characterize the nitro powered RC8.
With special features such as a hard anodized machined chassis, correctly balanced and optimized weight distribution, composite Big Bore shocks featuring 4mm gold shafts, upgraded steering system, and exclusive body design, every inch of the RC8e screams high-performance and durability. In fact, the RC8e has already proven itself as a top competitor with a 1st Place finish in its debut event!
Enjoying the awesome performance, convenience, and cleanliness of electric power has never been easier!
Features
- Molded battery tray supports two ROAR-approved 1:10 scale size 7.4v LiPo battery packs with room for foam pads
- Receiver box, servo, and battery tray are removable in one piece for easy maintenance and cleaning
- Convenient wire routing keeps critical electronic wires out of drive-train components and simplifies disassembly
- Includes pinion gear (15T) and molded composite spur gear (46T)
- Rigid one-piece motor mount utilizes standard motor screw mounting pattern
- Large elevated speed control mounting area allows for easy screw mounting of common speed controllers
- Upgraded dual bellcrank steering for more consistent steering and reduced bump-steer
- 16mm Big-Bore molded composite shocks with preload clips
- Hard anodized 7075-T6 aluminum chassis
- 3mm aluminum shock towers
- Durable 10mm thick suspension arms
- Rear molded CVA boots to keep dirt and mud out of rear joints
- Alloy steel turnbuckles
- Caster blocks adjust 14, 16, or 18 degrees with molded inserts
- Adjustable suspension pivot bushings for different pivot height options
- 4.30:1 ratio gearboxes
- 3.5mm light CVA drivetrain
- Pre-drilled wing with adjustable angle and location
- Blue aluminum drive hexes
- Blue aluminum nylock wheel nuts
- 83mm Factory Team wheels (#89296)
- Speed control mounting area includes convenient switch-mounting boss
- Utilizes 3 hook-and-loop straps to secure LiPo batteries into battery tray
- Enclosed receiver box to protects electronic components
- Unpainted RC8e body with cooling scoops (#89523)
Required to Complete
- R/C 2-channel surface frequency radio system
- Batteries: qty 1 or 2 6-cell NiMH type packs (7.4v) OR qty 1 or 2 2-cell LiPo type packs (7.4v, 11.1v, or 14.4v, depending on the compatibility of the speed control) Note: if running LiPo, the charger and speed control have to be LiPo compatible.
- Battery charger (peak detection charger recommended)
- Electronic speed control
- R/C electric motor
- Tire adhesive
- Paint for Lexan body
- Tools: Phillips screwdriver, needlenose pliers, pencil-type soldering iron with Rosin core solder to solder motor wires, thread-locking compound, hobby knife, precision ruler, body scissors.
Manuals/Documents
- Blank Setup Sheet (editable) (902.90 Kb)
- Standard Kit Setup (397.27 Kb)
- Instruction Manual (16.59 Mb)
- Parts List/Exploded View (10.46 Mb)
- #89565, 89566, 89567 Front end caster blocks for the RC8 (1.05 Mb)
- #27128 Servo Washers -- press release (351.33 Kb)
- Spring Color Codes (128.05 Kb)
- 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:
- 470mm (18.5in)
- Width:
- 305mm (12.01in)
- Wheelbase:
- 323mm (12.72in)
- Weight:
- 3492g (7.7lbs)
- Internal Gear Ratio:
- 4.3:1
- Drive:
- 4WD