Associated 80902
1/8 RC8B Factory Team Kit

<span style="font-weight: bold;">Team Associated 1/8 RC8B Factory Team Kit</span><br /> <br /> The Factory Team RC8B picks up where the RC8 left off by adding many performance and durability enhancing features that were pioneered by our Area 51 engineers and world class pro team drivers, making a great buggy even better! The RC8B features include Factory Team 16mm Big Bore threaded, hard-anodized shocks, updated 5mm 7075 blue aluminum shock towers, 7075 blue aluminum suspension mounts, Factory Team 7075 blue aluminum one-piece top plate, forward placement battery box, and optimized steering geometry. The RC8B gets you on the track fast, coming with pre-assembled shocks, diffs and turnbuckles, and also includes Factory Team shock and diff fluids. All of these refinements are what make the Factory Team RC8B a potent buggy ready to take your racing to the next level that is pure Associated.<br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Features:</span><br /> <br /> - Pre-assembled shocks, diffs, and turnbuckles with Factory Team shock and diff fluids included<br /> - Factory Team 16mm Big Bore threaded, hard-anodized shocks feature heavy-duty 4mm TiN coated stainless steel shock shafts for maximum smoothness<br /> - New 5mm 7075 blue aluminum shock towers allow the driver to stand the shock angle up for a more aggressive suspension<br /> - Optimized front upper camber link bushings allow for more tuning options and are easier to adjust and maintain<br /> - 7075 blue aluminum suspension mounts front and rear, with inserts to allow easy and quick adjustment of rear toe-in, rear anti-squat, and front kick-up<br /> - Optimized steering geometry for more consistency and reduced bump-steer<br /> - Updated wing mount with additional clearance for 16mm shocks<br /> - Molded composite radio tray includes optional forward placement battery box for increased steering<br /> - Molded composite front and rear chassis braces<br /> - Tough steel-alloy shock stand-offs<br /> - Factory Team 83mm big wheels included<br /> - Machined aluminum racing clutch shoes<br /> - Lightweight engine mounts<br /> - Factory Team 7075 blue aluminum one-piece top plate<br /> - Light-weight 3mm hard-anodized chassis<br /> - 4.30:1 ratio gearboxes for maximum punch<br /> - Heatsink brake discs with &quot;FFC&quot; Free Float Caliper brake system eliminates the possibility of unwanted brake drag while on throttle<br /> - Two-piece split-center diff mount allows quick and easy access to the center diff<br /> - Caster blocks adjust 14, 16, or 18 degrees with molded inserts<br /> - 3.5mm light CVA drivetrain with full ball bearings<br /> - Rear molded CVA boots to keep dirt and mud out of rear joints<br /> - Blue aluminum hexes and nylon locking wheel nuts<br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Needed to Complete:</span><br /> <br /> - .21 Class rear exhaust engine <br /> - 2-Channel radio (FM/PCM recommended) <br /> - Receiver <br /> - 2 Servos <br /> - 4.8v-6.0v Receiver battery pack (RC8 will accept either 5-cell flat or hump pack) <br /> - Muffler or manifold and spring <br /> - AA-size Batteries for transmitter <br /> - Fuel <br /> - Glow starter (ASC1738)<br /> - Starter box (ASC1750)<br /> - Lexan-specific spray paint <br /> - Tires <br /> - Tools: Hex wrenches, hobby knife, needlenose pliers, wire cutters, Lexan scissors (ASC1737)<br /> - Other suggested items: Reamer/hole punch, CA glue (ASC1597), thread-locking glue (ASC1596), silicone fluid