This vehicle has been discontinued.

1:8 Scale 4WD Electric Off-Road Competition Truck Kit
The RC8T3.1e is Team Associated's latest iteration of the 1:8 electric truck, sharing many of the same winning features found on the new T3.1! The updated components make the truck easier to drive, more consistent, and are sure to make the T3.1e a winner under any race condition. The T3.1e is the perfect platform for any racer looking to add a 1:8 electric truck to their arsenal.
The Area 51 engineers have optimized the suspension geometry while also increasing durability and consistency on the track. A continuing line of option parts allow the RC8T3.1e to be tuned for specific driver demands and varying conditions.
This vehicle needs extra parts to make it operational. Click on the Specifications tab above to see what extra equipment you'll need to make the vehicle operational, such as motor and battery pack.
Due to ongoing R&D, photos may not match final kit. Vehicle shown on these pages equipped with items NOT included in kit: #27407 Reedy motor, #27328 Reedy battery, #27008 Reedy ESC, #27106 Reedy servo, receiver, wheels, tires, and pinion gear. Assembly and painting required.
The RC8T3.1e is Team Associated's latest iteration of the 1:8 electric truck, sharing many of the same winning features found on the new T3.1! The updated components make the truck easier to drive, more consistent, and are sure to make the T3.1e a winner under any race condition. The T3.1e is the perfect platform for any racer looking to add a 1:8 electric truck to their arsenal.
The Area 51 engineers have optimized the suspension geometry while also increasing durability and consistency on the track. A continuing line of option parts allow the RC8T3.1e to be tuned for specific driver demands and varying conditions.
This vehicle needs extra parts to make it operational. Click on the Specifications tab above to see what extra equipment you'll need to make the vehicle operational, such as motor and battery pack.
Due to ongoing R&D, photos may not match final kit. Vehicle shown on these pages equipped with items NOT included in kit: #27407 Reedy motor, #27328 Reedy battery, #27008 Reedy ESC, #27106 Reedy servo, receiver, wheels, tires, and pinion gear. Assembly and painting required.
Features
- New V3 differentials offer increased fluid capacity and more consistent feel lap after lap CVA driveshafts increase traction and chassis support
- Suspension arms have been updated to race specs
- All suspension arm pivots have been revised for more ground clearance, resulting in better jumping and landing while also improving durability
- 16mm Big Bore 6061 aluminum shock bodies and caps with bleeder style caps
- 20mm I.D. shock springs for optimal spring rates
- +2mm steering block arms included for a smooth and precise steering feel
- Highly efficient drivetrain utilizes straight-cut bevel gears to provide great acceleration and run time
- Improved servo saver assembly
- Hard-anodized 7075 aluminum chassis with keyed lower suspension plates
- Pro-Line(R) Predator body included
- Enclosed receiver box
- Full Factory Team rubber-sealed ball bearings
- Easily accessible front and rear differentials
- Two-piece sliding motor mount for easy gear mesh adjustment and motor removal
- High parts compatibility with the RC8B3.1, RC8B3.1e, and RC8T3.1 models, offering the perfect solution for multi-class racers
Required to Complete
- 2-channel radio/transmitter -- FM/PCM/2.4GHz recommended
- Transmitter batteries
- 4S LiPo battery and charger
- 1:8 scale speed control
- 1:8 scale motor
- Pinion gear (see motor manufacturer's gearing recommendations for correct pinion size) High-torque steering servo
- 1:8 scale truggy 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
- High-torque steering servo
Manuals/Documents
- Blank Setup Sheet (editable) (1.38 Mb)
- RC8T3.1e Team Kit press release (672.30 Kb)
- Visit the A-Team Apps page for tuning and other helps (346.99 Kb)
- Instruction Manual (22.67 Mb)
- RC8B3 Roll Bar Chart (158.31 Kb)
- RC8B3 V2 Spring Rate Chart (161.39 Kb)
- #81382 FT Differential Cross Pins - press release (258.52 Kb)
- Factory Team Graphite Arm Stiffeners -- press release (153.37 Kb)
- #81104, 81105 B3 IFMAR Wings - press release (262.81 Kb)
- #81210, 81211 FT 16mm Pistons -- press release (100.29 Kb)
- #81408 FT Aluminum Turnbuckle Ball Set -- press release (139.36 Kb)
- RC8B3/T3 Anti-roll Bars -- press release (391.09 Kb)
- #81493 FT RC8B3 HD Gearbox -- press release (321.95 Kb)
- 5- and 6-hole 16mm Shock Pistons -- press release (339.23 Kb)
- #81233-81236 Big Bore Shocks -- press release (410.28 Kb)
- #89597-89599 1:8 Pinion Gears -- press release (67.21 Kb)
- #1421-1424 1:8 Titanium Turnbuckles -- press release (372.12 Kb)
- Spring Color Codes (128.05 Kb)
- New Parts from Team Associated -- press release (287.57 Kb)
- Power Source:
- Electric
- Terrain:
- Off-Road
- Body Style:
- Truck
- 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:
- 560mm (22.05in)
- Width:
- varies
- Wheelbase:
- 376.5mm (14.82in)
- Weight:
- varies
- Drive:
- 4WD