December 12, 2023

Team Associated RC8B4.1 Team Kit

New from reigning back to back 1:8 Nitro Buggy World Champion manufacturer Team Associated is the next evolution of the 2022 IFMAR World Champion-winning chassis, the RC8B4.1 Team Kit.  Team Associated engineers sought to lower the CG, reduce weight, and improve handling on un-groomed outdoor tracks.  As a result, the new RC8B4.1 RWB chassis design has a stiffer tapered profile for predictable high-speed handling, allowing for a softer overall shock package. The suspension is overhauled with new front and rear low-CG shock towers and shorter shocks, along with new 3-hole rear suspension arms that allow for softer shocks and springs while still maintaining support in the fast turns.  The new wide base rear hubs come in three fixed axle heights and use 3mm carbon fibre hub towers to allow several different geometry options.  Lastly, the buggy comes with 92mm universal joints, 44/13 bevel gears, and a 47T spur gear for the most grip and smoothest power delivery on un-groomed outdoor tracks.

Features
New RC8B4.1 RWB chassis and side guards with tapered chassis design to increase stiffness and predictability
New low CG and lightweight aluminium front and rear shock towers
New shorter 16mm front and rear shock bodies for lower CG and lighter weight
New 6-hole 1.4mm front and 1.5mm taper rear machined shock pistons included with emulsion shock cap seals
New 3-hole rear suspension arms with updated rear anti-roll bar geometry for both smooth and bumpy tracks
New durable rear hub design with wide footprint base, and tuneable 3mm carbon fibre hub towers
New blue aluminium front upper arm mount for added durability
New molded RC8B4.1 front bumper with optimised profile for bumpy transitions
New 47T machined spur gear
44/13 Ring and Pinion Bevel Gear Set
92mm universal driveshafts with 17mm outdrives
Updated Soft Blend suspension arms for maximum durability in cold weather

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]



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