Team Associated 1/8 RC8T4e 4wd Team Kit with Gearbox Upgrade

The Hobby Hideaway Verdict: A Bulletproof Drivetrain for Championship Performance! If you are looking to dominate the 1/8 scale electric truggy class, this is the machine you want on the starting grid. 1/8 scale electric racing is incredibly demanding on drivetrains, which is why Team Associated's Area 51 engineers developed this specific gearbox upgrade to make the RC8T4e absolutely bulletproof. This exact platform and upgraded drivetrain were used by Spencer Rivkin to capture the 2024 ROAR Electric Truck National Title! The Hobby Hideaway Team loves this kit because you no longer have to worry about the durability of your gearboxes under extreme 4S brushless power—you can just focus on pushing it to the absolute max on the track.

Redesigned Ring & Pinion with Innovative Geometry The star of this upgraded kit is the completely redesigned 40/9 ring and pinion gear set. They feature massive, deep-cut teeth that significantly increase tooth engagement and eliminate skipping under heavy acceleration and braking. These gears are housed in new front and rear gearboxes molded from a high-stiffness polymer, ensuring the tightest possible fit for your bearings and screws. Combined with the innovative 8-degree steering blocks and a highly tunable saddle-pack style chassis layout, this truggy delivers incredible straight-line stability and precise cornering.

Key Features & Technical Specs:

• Upgraded Gearboxes: Features new high-stiffness polymer gearboxes with larger bearings for maximum drivetrain lifespan and reduced vibration.

• Bulletproof Gears: Includes the newly designed 40/9 ring and pinion gears with massive teeth to prevent skipping under extreme brushless loads.

• Championship Pedigree: The exact upgraded platform used to win the 2024 ROAR Electric Truck National Championship.

• Tunable Weight Bias: The saddle-pack chassis layout supports four different battery configurations (including dual 2S shorties or a single 4S shorty) to perfectly tune your center of gravity.

• Refined Steering Geometry: Features innovative 8-degree steering blocks paired with a wider upper suspension arm pivot for highly predictable handling.

• Aerodynamic Rear Wing: The adjustable wing features vertical fins for straight-line stability and a taller lip for maximum rear traction.

Hobby Hideaway Pro Tip: Because the new upgraded gearboxes are molded from an incredibly stiff, high-strength polymer to prevent bearing slop, the initial assembly can be tough on your wrists! When driving screws into these new hard plastics for the first time, we highly recommend putting a tiny dab of grease or lip balm on the screw threads. This acts as a lubricant, making the screws drive in much smoother and preventing you from accidentally stripping the screw heads or snapping a fastener during your build!

Why buy from Hobby Hideaway? Hobby Hideaway is a brand bigger than any one person, and our dedicated team of employees is here to support your racing journey. We advocate for an "old-school" service model where technical education and community come first. Whether you are building your very first 1/8 scale kit or need advice on the best battery layout for your local track, our team provides the professional-grade support you need to keep your hobby moving forward.

Join the Action in Ottawa! Ready to experience ROAR-winning performance? Bring your new RC8T4e build down to our shop in Ottawa at 112-1455 Youville Dr in Orléans. While our indoor tracks are built for the smaller scales, we love talking 1/8 scale setups and can point you toward the absolute best outdoor dirt tracks and wide-open bash spots in the area to let that truggy stretch its legs. Join our ever-growing community of local racers, swap build secrets, and experience the adrenaline of the RC community in person!

Note: This is an unassembled competition truggy kit. A 1/8 scale brushless motor, electronic speed control (ESC), standard-size steering servo, 2+ channel radio system, 4S LiPo battery setup, charger, 1/8 truggy wheels and tires, and polycarbonate paint are required to complete the vehicle.