Team Associated RC8B4 and RC8B4e Team Kits were announced this week. The latest developments to come from Associated Electrics’ Area 51 is designed to push boundaries of performance and build upon the number of accolades accumulated by the RC8 series.
RC8B4 TEAM KIT FEATURES
RC8B4 TEAM KIT Innovative front-end geometry with reduced kingpin inclination steering blocks places the wheel pivot in the center of the front tire for increased stability and consistent steering through the entire steering throw
- New gearboxes are specific to front and rear
- New front upper suspension arm design
- New front lower suspension arm design
- New rear suspension arm design
- New rear wing mount has adjustable wing angle shims, significant strength improvements, an aerodynamic shape, and extra clearance for shock position adjustment
- New rear wing has more vertical fins for increased straight-line stability, a taller rear wickerbill height for increased downforce, increased strength in various areas to reduce bending fatigue, and dimples on the backside as a template for cutout holes
- New rear chassis brace has several design features and flex options
- New +1mm offset rear hub features a symmetrical left and right common design with axle height inserts for adjustable roll center tuning
- New fuel tank with many new features
RC8B4E TEAM KIT FEATURES
RC8B4E TEAM KIT New chassis layout featuring two different shorty-style only battery configurations. Both configurations include a centrally mounted center differential and in-line center dogbones for superior drivetrain efficiency and equalized chassis balance.
- Innovative front-end geometry with reduced kingpin inclination steering blocks places the wheel pivot in the center of the front tire for increased stability and consistent steering through the entire steering throw
- New front upper suspension arm design
- New front lower suspension arm design
- New rear suspension arm design
- New rear wing mount has adjustable wing angle shims, significant strength improvements, an aerodynamic shape, and extra clearance for shock position adjustment
- New rear wing has more vertical fins for increased straight-line stability, a taller rear wickerbill height for increased downforce, increased strength in various areas to reduce bending fatigue, and dimples on the backside as a template for cutout holes
- New rear chassis brace has several design features and flex options
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