Team Associated RC8B4e 1/8 4WD Off-Road Electric Buggy Kit

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Team Associated RC8B4e 1/8 4WD Off-Road Electric Buggy Kit
Price: $669.99
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"Awesome car! Couple tips would be to consider purchasing extra pillow ball shims to get your camber to what you like. Also make sure to put a lot of O-ring grease in the shock bottoms to keep shocks from leaking. Other than that the buggy drives great and I have no complaints!" - Drew - Verified Owner

High Performance 1:8 RC Race Buggy!

The Team Associated RC8B4e Team 1/8 4WD Off-Road Electric Buggy Kit is designed to push the limits of off road racing. This buggy has been given a huge overhaul and features updated battery configurations, front upper and lower arm design, rear arm design, chassis braces and rear hub design for peak performance. The front-end geometry has also received updates allowing for increased stability and more consistent steering through the entire steering throw. All of these features come together for a buggy that is ready to dominate the track.

About the RC8B4e


Battery Configurations

The chassis allows for one of two configurations, Two 2S or One 4S. Using two 2S packs, you can run a "saddle pack" style and have the lowest CG and exceptional weight bias. Using one 4S allows for a more simplified setup and allows for a more centralized weight distribution.

Front Suspension

The front upper and lower suspension arms have been designed to accommodate a wide range of flex and stiffness options. Optional inserts have been made to provide extreme fine tuning and will work with the upper or lower arm. The lower arm features a one-piece anti-roll bar link mounts that are in-line with the anti-roll bar for simplified assembly and operation.

Rear Suspension

The rear arms have been designed for optimum flex and stiffness with no inserts. However, optional inserts may be used for fine tuning. The rear arms also feature a one-piece anti-roll bar link is mounted in-line with the anti-roll bar with a BHCS instead of a shock pin for simplified assembly.

Features

  • Updated front and rear suspension arms
  • Updated battery configurations
  • Rear wing mount has adjustable wing angle shims
  • Extra clearance for shock position adjustment
  • Rear wing has more vertical fins for increased straight-line stability
  • Rear chassis brace has several design features and flex options
  • +1mm offset rear hub with axle height inserts for adjustable roll center tuning

Includes:

  • (1) RC8B4 Off-Road Electric Buggy Kit
  • Manual

Needed to Complete

  • (1) 2-channel radio/transmitter
  • (1) 1:8 scale speed control
  • (1) 1:8 scale motor, and pinion (see motor manufacturer's gearing recommendations for correct pinion size)
  • (1) High-torque steering servo
  • (1) 4S LiPo battery or (2) 2S LiPo shorty "saddle pack" batteries
  • (1) Compatible charger
  • (4) 1:8 scale buggy tires & wheels
  • CA (Cyanoacrylate) glue
  • Polycarbonate-specific spray paint or polycarbonate-specific bottled paint and airbrush
  • Thread-locking compound
  • Tools
  • Silicone Shock & Diff Fluid
  • Transmitter batteries

Specifications:

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

*NOTE: RC Kits are an unassembled Remote Control Model that require assembly, racer selected electronics, and other racer provided items. Photos of assembled kit are for illustrative purposes only. For a complete list of needed items to drive this kit please see the list above.

Manuals:

User Manual

Setup Sheet:

Spencer Rivkin

This product was added to our catalog on March 31, 2022

Adam Bennett
Verified Owner
Wednesday, Apr 20 2022 (about 2 years ago)
Team Associated RC8B4e 1/8 4WD Off-Road Electric Buggy Kit
Very smooth on bumpy tracks ? this car drives from the rear, throw it into a corner!!

The saddle pack is such a huge improvment and makes the car more stable on tight corners.

Dusty and loamy track, no problem.

*AKA WHEELS DO NOT FIT this kit*
Drew Brownlee
Verified Owner
Thursday, Apr 7 2022 (about 2 years ago)
Team Associated RC8B4e 1/8 4WD Off-Road Electric Buggy Kit
Awesome car! Couple tips would be to consider purchasing extra pillow ball shims to get your camber to what you like. Also make sure to put a lot of O-ring grease in the shock bottoms to keep shocks from leaking. Other than that the buggy drives great and I have no complaints!
John Murray
Verified Owner
Monday, Apr 11 2022 (about 2 years ago)
Team Associated RC8B4e 1/8 4WD Off-Road Electric Buggy Kit
This was my first kit and it went together flawlessly. Every part fit with zero modification and the instructions were clear. I fitted mine with a Hobbywing XR8 combo and it is so smooth. I went with a single 4s shorty pack configuration and the buggy is very well balanced. Really looking forward to a season of racing!
Indy Haberman
Verified Owner
Wednesday, Oct 26 2022 (about 2 years ago)
Team Associated RC8B4e 1/8 4WD Off-Road Electric Buggy Kit
This is the best 1/8 scale buggy on the market. It handles great, it is super fast, and overall is an awesome car. The one downside is the instruction manual. It is a little confusing on some parts.
Keith Day
Verified Owner
Monday, Sep 2 2024 (4 months ago)
Team Associated RC8B4e 1/8 4WD Off-Road Electric Buggy Kit
My first kit I’ve ever assembled and it was solid, a few confusing moments there but I think that was more operator error. Overall very pleased with it, I’m still saving for electronics but I tell you what, even just sitting there as a roller this thing looks real nice!

I used a protek 170sbl servo and just like in the video there was clearance issues with that dust boot, the detachable lead only has the boot on one side so I just plugged the other end without the boot into the servo once I got the servo in, no issues.
John Elliott
Saturday, Aug 31 2024 (4 months ago)
Team Associated RC8B4e 1/8 4WD Off-Road Electric Buggy Kit
Wondering why the nitro is 100 more off during this Labor Day sale than the sale price of the ebuggy
Elijah Swingrover
Verified Owner
Tuesday, Jan 23 2024 (11 months ago)
Team Associated RC8B4e 1/8 4WD Off-Road Electric Buggy Kit
I've recently got back into rc racing. All I can say about amain is how awesome this website is. If my local hobby shop doesn't have what I need I can count on amain to have with decently quick shipping. With team associated B4e the build was a lot of fun. It is actually the first kit I bought. Found it very easy to understand the build instructions. I highly recommend this buggy if you are serious about racing.
Josh Gonsenhauser
Verified Owner
Wednesday, Jan 3 2024 (12 months ago)
Team Associated RC8B4e 1/8 4WD Off-Road Electric Buggy Kit
Love associated and was psyched to get the car but sadly the .1 came out a week after I ordered this one. Amain was great about exchanging it towards the .1.
Wilbert Jones
Verified Owner
Wednesday, Sep 13 2023 (about a year ago)
Team Associated RC8B4e 1/8 4WD Off-Road Electric Buggy Kit
This has been the most disappointing purchase I have made in a long time. On paper it looks amazing. I use hand tools to and the first issue was the cross pins snaped and had to get a replacement from Associated they should be on in the mail. Second the plastic is inconstantly soft most screws lock in tight but some spin and strip out with minimal force. My steering is friction locked by the top plate. If the brace and steering rack screws are tightened in the top plate the steering becomes locked. Barely Half way through the build and I do not want to finish it. Buy shims you will need them. Fit and Finish was a miss for me. The kit is not bad but for the price the issues I experienced were that of a $400.00 kit not nearly $700. Just my thoughts. Might add a star if it drives well.