Team Associated RC8B3.2 Team 1/8 4WD Off-Road Nitro Buggy Kit

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Team Associated RC8B3.2 Team 1/8 4WD Off-Road Nitro Buggy Kit
Price: $349.99
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The Team Associated RC8 B3.2 Team 1/8 4WD Off-Road Nitro Buggy Kit was developed with a focus on key components that improved durability, accelerated maintenance, and expanded upon its race-winning heritage within the RC8B3 platform. Redesigned suspension arms feature bottom-loaded inserts to adjust flex characteristics. The rear suspension arm length has been increased while reducing the arm mount width to improve performance in all conditions. A 4-piece center bulkhead allows for easier access to the center differential, making adjustments even faster.

The radio tray design features an enclosed battery box, a larger receiver box, integrated switch and transponder mounting, and adjustable flex configurations. Updated shock caps allow the RCB3.2 to be run with the included stiff bladders, optional standard bladders (not included), or as emulsion with no bladders - all with the same cap. The RC8B3 platform was born with Team Associated "Champion by Design" heritage and the RC8B3.2 plans to continue dominating the 1:8 scale off road racing scene!

NOTE: Finished kit shown in photos is for illustrative purposes only. See needed to complete list below for a full list of items required to complete the model.   


Features:
  • Suspension arm design with inserts for flex adjustments
  • Longer rear suspension arm length with narrow rear arm mounts
  • Center bulkhead splits and has front/rear specific top halves to prevent brake misalignment
  • Enclosed battery box for quick and easy battery removal
  • Larger receiver box for better wire management
  • One-piece graphite transponder and electronic switch mount
  • Flex Control radio tray has three different configurations for chassis flex adjustment
  • Stiff shock bladder design improves jumping and handling performance
  • Updated shock cap works for bladder or emulsion style shock setups
  • Shorter and lower front bumper reduces drag and allows easier access to anti-roll bar screws
  • I.F.M.A.R. approved rear wing
  • 42T ring and 12T pinion gears on front and rear differentials for improved gear ratios
  • Updated chassis with chamfered front edges to reduce drag
  • Side guards are now threaded into the chassis from the top side of the car
  • 90% parts compatibility with RC8B3.2e

Specifications:
Power Source: Nitro Fuel
Terrain: Off-Road
Body Style: Buggy
Scale Size: 1:8 Scale
Assembly Level: Kit*
Length: 486mm (19.13in)
Width: 304.5mm (11.99in)
Wheelbase: varies
Weight: varies
Drive: 4WD

Needed to Complete:
  • .21 class rear exhaust engine
  • Exhaust system: muffler and header joining pack, or muffler spring
  • 2 or 3 channel radio/transmitter set with switch - FM/PCM/2.4GHz recommended
  • 4.8-7.4v receiver battery
  • Flat style NiMH, OR Flat style LiPo receiver battery 
  • Model car fuel (20-30% nitro recommended)
  • Fuel bottle 
  • Glow igniter 
  • Starter box
  • 1:8 scale buggy tires & wheels
  • CA (cyanoacrylate) glue
  • Polycarbonate-specific spray paint or polycarbonate-specific bottled paint and airbrush
  • Thread-locking compound 
  • Steering servo
  • Throttle servo
  • Silicone Shock & Diff Fluid
  • Tools 

This product was added to our catalog on May 18, 2020

Chad Hess
Verified Owner
Friday, Aug 14 2020 (about 4 years ago)
Team Associated RC8B3.2 Team 1/8 4WD Off-Road Nitro Buggy Kit
Team Associated has always been an over achiever when it comes to offroad racing. This buggy is no exception the quality of parts are amazing, the manual is easy to read and understand. Overall a very nice buggy and looking forward to my first race with it at LCRC.
Anthony Borstad
Verified Owner
Tuesday, Sep 29 2020 (about 4 years ago)
Team Associated RC8B3.2 Team 1/8 4WD Off-Road Nitro Buggy Kit
Hey folks! I have been very much enjoying this Buggy! Ive been an electric guy almost my whole life in this hobby. My fellow raceing buddies told me to just do it and go nitro and im soooo happy i did this is an amazing car and is so fun to race with. Easy to put together and maintain as well.
Stewart Small
Verified Owner
Wednesday, Jul 8 2020 (about 4 years ago)
Team Associated RC8B3.2 Team 1/8 4WD Off-Road Nitro Buggy Kit
Kit is really nice fun to build, I’ve always loved Associated product.
LaVance Semien
Verified Owner
Saturday, May 30 2020 (about 4 years ago)
Team Associated RC8B3.2 Team 1/8 4WD Off-Road Nitro Buggy Kit
Thanks to all Amain employee's have been so helpful during a stressful time from orders to information I always was pointed in the direction by a patient & knowledgeable employee happy with products build went well.
MARTIN FERRERO
Verified Owner
Wednesday, Jul 13 2022 (about 2 years ago)
Team Associated RC8B3.2 Team 1/8 4WD Off-Road Nitro Buggy Kit
Good morning. I bought a RC8B3.2 and when I was assembling it I saw that one of the pieces has a deformation, it seems that in the injection process did not finish filling the mold.
Christopher Wilson
Verified Owner
Tuesday, Mar 1 2022 (about 2 years ago)
Team Associated RC8B3.2 Team 1/8 4WD Off-Road Nitro Buggy Kit
I have raced Losi and Tekno and the Associated buggy is by far the best handling I have driven. The build instructions may be a little difficult for the Novice but a great buggy to drive.
Tsz Fai Chan
Verified Owner
Friday, Aug 28 2020 (about 4 years ago)
Team Associated RC8B3.2 Team 1/8 4WD Off-Road Nitro Buggy Kit
This item is very good, but there are no complete parts & modif parts available for sale
James Williams
Verified Owner
Sunday, Mar 26 2023 (about a year ago)
Team Associated RC8B3.2 Team 1/8 4WD Off-Road Nitro Buggy Kit
Got my kit pretty fast it was all there with no damages it's a nice kit and easy to build
WOOGIE NITRO
Verified Owner
Saturday, Mar 4 2023 (about a year ago)
Team Associated RC8B3.2 Team 1/8 4WD Off-Road Nitro Buggy Kit
I've built many pro race kits at this price point you're making it affordable for the youngsters to get into the hobby. Most kits are double that cost as an avid hobbyist on the pro Nitro side I applaud this kit.. Great job associated in a main hobbies
Danny Zicarelli
Verified Owner
Thursday, Mar 2 2023 (about a year ago)
Team Associated RC8B3.2 Team 1/8 4WD Off-Road Nitro Buggy Kit
I got the rc8b3.2 on sale. The kit is great quality, for most people outside of high level racing this is a much better option than an rtr grade buggy. Thanks again to amain for the awesome deal and fast shipping!
Dean Blackburn
Verified Owner
Wednesday, Mar 1 2023 (about a year ago)
Team Associated RC8B3.2 Team 1/8 4WD Off-Road Nitro Buggy Kit
Missing rear brace mount. Spider gear for diff. Hole to small for cross pin. Hole in shock boots. Still waiting for parts from AE. Purchased in February 23. Now I know why big discount. I’ll stay with Kyosho
ryan inman
Verified Owner
Wednesday, Mar 1 2023 (about a year ago)
Team Associated RC8B3.2 Team 1/8 4WD Off-Road Nitro Buggy Kit
I had to scoop this kit based on price alone. I love how the holes in plastic pieces were all sized correctly compared to a tekno. There are a few steps in the manual that you need to fill in the blank and/or aren't depicted very well. It helps if you notice the little baggie of random bolts that Associated threw in the box after the fact. Either I lost a diff. cover or it was missing from the beginning. That all stinks but in the grand scheme you only build the thing once. The buggy itself is designed as well and has the same if not better quality as all the rest. I bought a diff cover AND the engine with the money saved so it's all good.
Indy Haberman
Verified Owner
Tuesday, Dec 20 2022 (about a year ago)
Team Associated RC8B3.2 Team 1/8 4WD Off-Road Nitro Buggy Kit
Great nitro car for the price! I have the B4 and it overall drives better. This car is completely different than the b4 in many ways, but I would recommend this car to anyone who wants to start getting into nitro because of it's price.
Gavin Locklear
Verified Owner
Thursday, Oct 6 2022 (about 2 years ago)
Team Associated RC8B3.2 Team 1/8 4WD Off-Road Nitro Buggy Kit
I loved my RC10 as a kid. My other cars are electric and I wanted to go nitro on this one. It seemed fitting to go back to Team Associated on this one. It's been a great build so far and I can't wait to drive it! Thanks AMain Hobbies!
Frank Eorio
Verified Owner
Saturday, Feb 25 2023 (about a year ago)
Team Associated RC8B3.2 Team 1/8 4WD Off-Road Nitro Buggy Kit
So I usually don’t write reviews, but I’m at the point where I feel like I need to. So I’m not really sure who this falls back on but I’ve had to order many parts for this kit while I was building it do to missing parts. I’m missing whole steps. And dealing with associated was any help. Not sure what to do. But I guess since the car is such a big discount and less than half off, well then you get half the hardware. It’s a shame. By the way this is my first build. Enjoy putting the car together but not enjoying having to pay fo so much in parts and hardware do to the lack of them. Would I by this again? Not a chance!!!