Team Associated RC8B4.2e 1/8 4WD Off-Road Electric Buggy Team Kit

The B4.2e combines refined suspension geometry, increased drive train efficiency, and improved chassis tuning to deliver exceptional handling on a wide variety of track conditions. Built for racers who demand precision and durability, this platform continues the RC8 legacy with updated components designed to improve consistency, corner speed, and overall drivability.

Advanced Suspension Geometry
The RC8B4.2e features a redesigned front-end geometry focused on improving steering consistency. Reduced kingpin inclination steering blocks place the wheel pivot closer to the center of the tire, helping the buggy maintain predictable handling in high-speed corners and rough track sections. Updated suspension arm designs also allow racers to fine-tune chassis flex and stiffness characteristics, making it easier to adapt the buggy to different surfaces and driving styles. Combined with adjustable rear hub inserts and multiple flex tuning options, the suspension package delivers a highly tunable racing platform. 

Efficient and Durable Drive train
Team Associated redesigned the gearbox layout on the RC8B4.2 to increase drive train efficiency and reduce vibration under acceleration. The front gearbox utilizes an inclined pinion angle that helps straighten the center driveshaft, minimizing drive line phasing and improving power transfer to the wheels. Larger flanged bearings and strengthened gearbox components improve durability and extend the life of critical drive train parts during demanding race conditions.

The RC8B4.2e receives several important differential updates designed to improve consistency, tuning options, and durability on modern high-grip tracks. Updated HTC internal differential gears help create smoother operation while increasing oil capacity and gear durability under heavy racing conditions. The buggy also features adjustable differential height settings, allowing racers to fine-tune drive line angles and chassis behavior to better suit varying track conditions. These updates combine to deliver more predictable handling, improved traction, and enhanced drive train efficiency throughout a run.

Features:
Quick-access front and rear differentials
Height-adjustable front and rear gearboxes
Updated rear hubs and suspension geometry
High-volume center differential
Factory Team hard-anodized shock bushings
Soft-compound suspension arms
8-degree KPI steering blocks included
Centralized drive train layout for shorty batteries
Low-drag polycarbonate body shell
Adjustable battery tray with hook-and-loop retention