New Electric RC8B3????
This is a post by Stephen Hartson on Twitter from yesterday with his caption below. Is this the Electric Version??? Chassis looks different then the Nitro version from what i can tell... "Building my...
View ArticleRC8.2 RTR Servos SUCK
Not only do they have like barely any strength at the extremes of the swing, but they both froze up on me! Total garbage. I'll be ordering some new ones, and writing to TA about these.
View ArticleTeam Associated RTR Servos Suck
My RTR's servos just died. Second time driving this car. Disaster because The car smacked a wall. No major damage, but wtf..? So I opened up the servo and noticed that it's such a piss poor design. the...
View ArticleFuel line bubbling???
Ok guys! RC8.2, Brand new tank, brand new lines, kit hasn't turn for the whole winter, but was perfect when last taken out... Start the thing and keeps bubbling in the feeding line, and revs the hell...
View ArticleRC8B3 Building video
LiveRC.com posted this complete RC8B3 build video I can't wait to get my buggy !!!
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RC8B3... Got it today!
My RC8B3 just arrived.... Another kit to build View attachment 2171
View ArticleRC8 / RC8B / RC8.2 bearing chart
Location Size Part number Front diff 8x16mm 25236 Rear diff 8x16mm 25236 Center diff 8x16mm 25236 Steering 6x10mm 31404 Gearbox 8x16mm 25236 Clutch bell 5x10x4mm 25237 Outer wheel bearing 8x16mm 25236...
View ArticleRC8.2e Tekno Conversion
So I couldn't wait for the 3e and but wanted to give by 2e a big upgrade. I have to admit that the Tekno conversion is pretty sweet; definitely getting more stability in all phases of the track. That...
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RC.2e Issues
I just picked up a used RC8.2e Factory Team that was rtr for $450. It came with a castle 2200kv motor and Sidewinder 8th ESC, and a lot of extra parts. My plan is to run The Wicked Weekend, the only...
View ArticleCarb needle
So finally got it running nice then it started rich ending itself more and more until it bogs. I took a look and found my .21vs carb high speed needle has back itself out all the way and fell out. On...
View ArticleRC8B3 electric conversion kit??
Anyone knows if the e-conversion kit from Team Associated fit the new RC8B3???
View ArticleGood engine for RC8B3
I didn't race nitro in the last 2-3 years. A quick look at my old engines tell me that they are all kinda gummy and I'm not sure they will run again without I disassemble and clean them. Anyway, to...
View ArticleRC8B3 Factory Team Kit - Around for a while?
How long do we expect that the RC8B3 nitro factory team kit will be available for? I guess I ask because the RC8.2 Factory nitro kit disappeared, and was no long available after some time. It seems...
View Articlehow long do u think the rc8.2e will be supported
I just bought a FT 8.2e kit and i have one already. how long do u think i will be able to get parts for it. I dont like the new front steering on the 8.3 it reminds me of the old ofna from 10 years ago.
View ArticleIs this the new RC8.3?
Cavalieri posted this picture on his Facebook page... Is this the new RC8.3? View attachment 2140
View ArticleRC8B3 steering blocks and rear hubs
What is the reason for the 3 mm holes and set screws in the front steering blocks and rear hubs ?
View Articlediff pinion end play?
Just finished RC8B3 build. Raced it Sat nite, been racing an 8.2 for the past year, B3 is like nite and day. It is SUPER. During the build I could not get zero end play on both the front and rear diff...
View ArticleRC8B3 u-joint failure
Is any body having any u-joint failure at all, not counting crash damage.
View ArticleRC8.2e converted to road course car RC8.2e GT8
Converting my RC8.2e to on road car RC8.2e GT8​ I have been to a couple of races here in the Los Angeles area as well as the San Diego area I have seen electric and nitro powered road cars that were...
View ArticleGood 1/8 Scale Buggy Servos?
Ok Guys, What are some good 1/8 scale buggy servos for throttle and steering? I'm assuming that fast is good for throttle, and torque is good for steering? I like futaba servos for their reliability,...
View ArticleHelp rc8.2 nitro
ok so its a rtr and brand new, high screw 2 1/4 out low 3 out glow plug is good igniter is good fuel is good (new) starts stalls will not start again fuel lines are not clogged or crossed oh and the...
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My RC8.2RS adventure
Hey guys. I will be using this post as a post with my adventures with the buggy. I will post pictures/videos along the way of my buggy and what will be done to it/setups I go thrue and reviews to try...
View ArticleRC 8.2 nitro ?
So I did the A,B,C,D, BLOCKS NOW I WANT TOO DO A TOP PLATE AND A CENTER TOP PLATE AND A FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS BRACE ALL IN BLUE ALUMINUM BUT i CANT FIND THOSE LAST PIECES I CHECKED ON EBAY NO LUCK ANY...
View Articlesteering upgrade on a rtr rc8.2 nitro
how hard is it to change the bell crank steering to the rack? And is it as good as I hear it is, And is just the 3 parts to buy or is there some fab work to be done! Associated 89235 Aluminum Steering...
View ArticleDirt Nitro Challenge - Ryan Cavalieri's RC8B3
Here are few pics of Cav's RC8B3 Read the full story on LiveRC.com http://www.liverc.com/news/special_features/11563-DNC:_Inside_Ryan_Cavalieri's_18-scale_nitro_buggy/ View attachment 2443 View...
View ArticleGrip roll!!
Hi all, My local track is high grip, astro turf and I'm suffering major grip roll with my 8.2e RTR.. I've cut 3 rows off the front mini pins (1 row off the rear), flattened the front shocks as much as...
View ArticleRC8.2 experience
So far I like it, I need to find out how to adjust these breaks tho. I have no brakes at all unless I trim the throttle way up and of course it idles way high so rather then adjusting the idle screw I...
View ArticleTon of new parts for the RC8B3 and RC8T3
Associated has just released bunch of new parts for the RC8B3 and RC8T3 https://www.teamassociated.com/news...ew_parts_for_the_rc8t3_and_rc8t3e_team_trucks For RC8T3 and RC8T3e UPC Part # Description...
View ArticleRC8.2 starter box
Hi, I would like to get a dual motor starter box. I am going to breaking in a new 121 VS and I here it is a pretty tight motor. Somebody said that even with a engine heater you may break your pull...
View ArticleRC8.2 Discontiuned
Whats up with that, I hope parts will still be available for some time. I bought associated because of the parts support and I saw the rc8 has been around for awhile. I thought the rc8.2 was the...
View Articlerc8.2 chassis sticker
I want to get a sticker/cover for my chassis. Something like the ones upgrade makes but I don't see one for the rc8.2. Any body else run a cover/sticker for there chassis?
View ArticleCavalieri's Worlds RC8B3
Here are few pics of Fav's buggy for the Worlds http://events.redrc.net/2016/10/chassis-focus-ryan-cavalieri-11/# View attachment 3045 View attachment 3046 View attachment 3047 View attachment 3048...
View ArticleSpencer Rivkin's RC8B3
Here's Spencer Rivkin's RC8B3 and setups from the 2016 ROAR 1:8 Fuel Off-Road National http://www.reedyrace.com/ae/spotlight/pages/RC8B3_Spencer_Rivkin/index.html View attachment 3085
View ArticleRC8.... now what?
Been a while and a lot has changed. Decided to keep the RC8 and keep it nitro now that the man cub is older. Now what? Considering the advancement of AE to their new and improved version.... RC8B3....
View ArticleNo pit guy so I am going electric on my RC8
I found an RC8be Tekno V4 kit for this project however from what I can see it is the FT +3mm chassis so what is going to have to be upgraded in order to run this chassis? From what I can see the shaft...
View ArticleEngine?
Hello everyone and happy holidays, just got a rc8 b3 for christmas. i wanted to know what other engines are available for the b3. i see tower hobbies has the werx engine but i remeber with my rc10...
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New RC8B3.1!
Associated has announced the new RC8B3.1..... RC8B3.1 Nitro Team Kit PR-Doc_032117_80935-RC8B3.1TK.pdf... New RC8B3.1!
View ArticleRC8B Fuel tank compatibility?
Got a used RC8b roller minus a fuel tank for cheap. Threw in a motor, electronics, and a hot boddies d8 fuel tank via the "hoosier mod" because apparently the stock fuel tank is a piece of garbage. Got...
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