Associated 80902 Factory Team RC8B Kit

This is the 1/8 scale glow powered, radio controlled, Associated Factory Team RC8 Off-Road Buggy kit.

Features

• Associated 80902 Factory Team RC8B Kit

• Chassis: Milled 0.12" (3mm) hard-coated 7075 aluminum, one-piece top plate, molded composite front and rear braces

• Drive: Four shaft wheel drive, 3.5mm light CVA drivetrain, rear molded CVA boots

• Air Filter: Low profile elliptical high-flow two stage

• Fuel Tank: Anti-foaming, easily removed with two clips

• Clutch: Machined aluminum racing type, 16 tooth clutch bell

• Transmission: Assembled

• Ball Bearings: Full set included

• Shocks: Four oil-filled Factory Team Big Bore, threaded hard coated with 4mm TiN stainless steel shock shafts, Factory Team shock oil, steel alloy stand-offs

• Shock Towers: 7075 blue aluminum 0.20" (5mm) thick

• Spur Gear: 44 tooth, metal

• Gearboxes: Sealed, 4.3:1 ratio

• Differentials: Preassembled and filled with Factory Team diff fluid, split center diff mount for quick access to center diff

• Wheels: Factory Team 3.3" (83mm) diameter, 1.7" (42mm) wide white in color, 17mm hex

• Brakes: FFC Free Float Caliper system eliminates unwanted brake drag heatsink brake discs

• Body: Clear untrimmed buggy

• Bumpers: Front

• Radio Tray: Molded composite with optional forward placement battery box for increased steering

• Caster: Adjustable 14°,16°, or 18° with molded inserts, caster/toe-in refers to the angle of the front suspension when viewed from the side of the car in relation to the chassis

• Camber: Adjustable, camber refers to the angle of the tops of the tires from vertical when viewed from front or behind vehicle Suspension: Pre-assembled, 7075 blue aluminum mounts with inserts for easy adjustment of rear toe-in, rear anti-squat and front kick- up

• Steering: Bell crank type with servo saver and optimized geometry for more consistency and reduced bump-steer

Specifications

• Vehicle-

• Length: 18.5" (470mm)

• Width: 12" (305mm)

• Height: 7.25" (184mm)

• Weight: 7.9 lbs (3570g) approx.

• Wheelbase: 12.7" (323mm) wheels on-center front-to-rear

• Track: 10.2" (259mm)

• Gear Ratio: 4.3:1

• Body-

• Length: 12.8" (325mm)

• Width: 8" (204mm) at widest point

• Height: 3.6" (91mm)

Package Contents

• Associated Factory Team RC8 Buggy kit Factory Team shocks, fully adjustable wing, pre-assembled front and rear suspension, wheels, hard-coated threaded shocks with rubber boots, 44T spur gear, clear body, 16 tooth clutch bell, air filter, decals, instructions

Requirements

• Radio: 2-Channel with 2 Servos

• Radio Batteries: (8) AA size

• Receiver Battery: 4.8-7.4V flat or hump NiMH or 1600-2100 LiPo pack

• Engine: .21 rear-exhaust

• Glow Starter: 1.2 volt

• Starter Box

• Tires: 1/8 scale buggy

• Paint: Lexan specific spray or brush-on

• Misc. Items: Fuel bottle, building and track equipment

• Fuel: 2-cycle glow fuel with 10%-15% nitromethane

Comments

• For Replacement Ball Bearings use:

• Qty. Size Location Qty. Bearing Set

• 2 8x16mm Front & Rear Diff 1 DTXC1585

• 2 8x16mm Center Diff 1 DTXC1585

• 4 8x16mm Front Hubs 2 DTXC1585

• 4 8x16mm Rear Hubs 2 DTXC1585

• 4 6x10mm Steering 2 DTXC1561

• 2 8x16mm Front Bulkhead 1 DTXC1585

• 2 8x16mm Rear Bulkhead 1 DTXC1585

• 4 15x21mm Front Suspension 2 ASCC6862

• 4 15x21mm Rear Suspension 2 ASCC6862

• 2 8x16mm Rear gearbox 1 DTXC1585

• 2 5x10mm Clutch 1 DTXC1535