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Associated Electrics RC8B3.2e Manual & Catalog

1:8 scale electric 4wd off road competition buggy kit
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  • Page 2 :: Additional :: Additional Your new RC8B3.2e Kit comes as a kit. There are some items you will need to complete your kit (refer to catalog for suggestions): • 2 or 3 channel radio/transmitter - /2.4GHz recommended • Transmitter batteries •...
  • Page 3 :: Hardware - 1:1 Scale View :: Hardware - 1:1 Scale View Button Head (bhcs) Flat Head (fhcs) Set Screws 2.5x6mm (4675) 2x4mm (91492) 3x3mm (25225) 2.5x8mm (31448) 2.5x6mm (31520) 3x6mm (81257) 3x6mm (31541) 2.5x8mm (31521) 3x10mm (4671) 3x8mm (25201) 2.5x18mm (81259) 3x12mm (81258) Titanium (91592)
  • Page 4 This symbol indicates a Racers Tip. until you find the exact size. Each part in the foldout has a number assigned to it for ordering replacement parts. Associated Electrics, Inc. Customer Service 21062 Bake Parkway. Tel: 949.544.7500 Lake Forest, CA 92630 Fax: 949.544.7501...
  • Page 5 2/20 :: Differential Build (Front and Rear) - Bag 1.1, 1.2 - Step 1 :: Differential Build (Front and Rear) - Bag 1.1, 1.2 - Step 1 81380 81385 Diff Sun Outdrive Gear, 20T, 81380 O-Ring 5.8x1.9mm Set aside 13x15.8mm 2.5x12mm 81379 shims until diff install...
  • Page 6 :: Differential Build Differential Build (Front and Rear) (Front and Rear) - Bag - Bag 1.1, 1.2 1.1, 1.2 - Step 4 - Step 4 81384 Diff 89208 Gasket 3x14mm FHCS Racer’s Tip: Use black grease (#6588) to coat the diff gasket before installation! Front Diff Fluid: 5,000cst #5453...
  • Page 7 :: Differential Build Differential Build (Center) (Center) - Bag - Bag 1.1, 1.2 1.1, 1.2 - Step 7 - Step 7 81385 81380 Outdrive Diff Sun 81380 O-Ring Gear, 20T 5.8x1.9mm 2.5x12mm 81389 91564 B3.1e 8x16x5 Plastic Spur Bearing Gear, 46T 81381 Diff Shim 81012...
  • Page 8 :: Shocks Build Shocks Build - - Bag Bag 2.1 2.1 - Step 2 - Step 2 81181 81181 Shock Cap Shock Cap Insert Insert 81452 RC8B3.2 Racer’s Tip: Use green slime 91492 Shock Cap (#1105) to 2x4mm lube the o-rings BHCS before installation! 91492...
  • Page 9 :: Turnbuckles Build Turnbuckles Build - - Bag Bag 3.1, 3.2 3.1, 3.2 - Step 1 - Step 1 Steering Servo Turnbuckle 1401 91469 33mm Ball Cup Turnbuckle Set aside until page 22 11.50mm (0.45”) :: :: Turnbuckles Build Turnbuckles Build - - Bag Bag 3.1, 3.2 3.1, 3.2 - Step 2 - Step 2...
  • Page 10 25201 Loosely attach 3x8mm 3x5mm FHCS and FHCS then install 3x8mm FHCS. Tighten after all screws are installed 81460 RC8B3.2e Chassis 81262 4x10mm FHCS (not included) :: Steering / Chassis Steering / Chassis Build Build - Bag - Bag 4.1, 4.2 4.1, 4.2 - - Step 2...
  • Page 11 :: Steering / Chassis Steering / Chassis Build Build - Bag - Bag 4.1, 4.2 4.1, 4.2 - - Step 4 Step 4 81088 Steering Bellcrank 81089 Steering Rack 25201 3x8mm FHCS (not included) :: Front Gearbox Front Gearbox Build Build - Bag 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 - Bag 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 - - Step 1 Step 1...
  • Page 12 :: Front Gearbox Front Gearbox Build Build - Bag - Bag 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 - - Step 3 Step 3 Build left and 81438 Kit Setup: Front Arm, right side! Lower 89317 81292 Droop Take care not to RC8B3 Arm Screw overtighten...
  • Page 13 :: Front Gearbox Front Gearbox Build Build - Bag - Bag 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 - - Step 6 Step 6 81130 (Front) Anti-Roll Bar, 2.3mm Center the anti-roll bar collet on the anti- roll bar, then tighten the 3x3mm set screw.
  • Page 14 :: Front Gearbox Front Gearbox Build Build - Bag - Bag 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 - - Step 9 Build left and right side! 81446 25201 Caster Clip, 3x8mm 0.9mm FHCS Use included extra clips to finish shimming upper Take care not to arm.
  • Page 15 :: Steering Blocks Build Build - Bag 6.1, 6.2 - - Step 3 81056 Suspension Endcap 81072 Pillow Ball Shim (0.7mm) Pillow Ball Shims Pillow Ball Shims 81072 25211 Pillow 3x10mm Ball Shim BHCS 0.35mm 0.7mm 1.4mm 0.35mm 0.7mm 1.4mm (0.35mm) :: Steering Blocks Steering Blocks Build...
  • Page 16 :: Rear End Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 - Step 1 Rear End Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 - Step 1 91561 81015 (not included) 6x12x4mm Gearbox, Bearing (Inboard) 89221 5x4mm Racer’s Tip: Use black grease Set Screw (#6588) to lube the diff pinion before installation!
  • Page 17 :: Rear End Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 - Step 4 Rear End Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 - Step 4 81150 81446 81260 Kit Setup: Anti-Roll Suspension 4x14mm 81150 Bar Pivot Arm Shim BHCS Anti-Roll Bar Rod 81060 Hinge 81455...
  • Page 18 :: Rear End Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 - Step 7 Rear End Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 - Step 7 81032 25188 Chassis 3x20mm Brace BHCS 89214 Mount 4x12mm FHCS 25612 81032 Chassis Locknut Brace, W/Flange Rear :: Rear End Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 - Step 8 Rear End Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 - Step 8 25203...
  • Page 19 :: Rear Hubs Build Rear Hubs Build - Bag 8.1, 8.2 - Bag 8.1, 8.2 - Step 1 - Step 1 Build left and 89096 91566 Wheel right side! 15x21x4mm Hex Pin Bearing 81394 CVA Drive (not included) Shaft (94mm) 81075 81328 Rear...
  • Page 20 :: C :: Center Bulkhead enter Bulkhead - - Bag 9.1, 9.2 Bag 9.1, 9.2 - Step 1 - Step 1 25211 81304 81299 3x10mm RC8B3e RC8B3e Center BHCS Motor Mount Bulkhead 81304 RC8B3e Bulkhead Cover 81304 RC8B3e Wire Guide 81262 (not included) 4x10mm...
  • Page 21 :: Battery Tray Build :: Battery Tray Build - - Bag 10.1, 10.2 Bag 10.1, 10.2 - Step 2 - Step 2 Install the ESC wire as shown first. Then run the hook and loop straps as shown. :: Battery Tray Build :: Battery Tray Build - - Bag 10.1, 10.2 Bag 10.1, 10.2 - Step 3 - Step 3...
  • Page 22 :: Receiver Box Build :: Receiver Box Build - - Bag 11.1, 11.2 Bag 11.1, 11.2 - Step 1 - Step 1 89218 Transponder 25187 3x8mm not included! Receiver 3x14mm Washer 25225 not included! BHCS 3x3mm When spacing your Set Screw 71023 servos, make sure the Servo not...
  • Page 23 :: Wheels / Tires / Body :: Wheels / Tires / Body - - Misc. Misc. - Step 1 - Step 1 Wheels, Tires, and Foam Wheels, Tires, and Foam Inserts Not Included! Inserts Not Included! (not included) 89296 89296 Build four RC8 Wheels, RC8 Wheels,...
  • Page 24 :: Droop Settings :: Droop Settings Set droop by measuring overall length of shock (from standoff to shock pin) while the chassis is elevated above your working surface. The shocks should be fully extended. Kit setup for front droop is 105mm shock length, and 124mm shock length for the rear. If the shock length is too long, adjust by turning the droop screws clockwise.
  • Page 25 :: Shocks :: Shocks :: Shock Fluid :: Shock Fluid 5420 10 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 2oz. 81160 RC8B3 Shock Body, 30.5mm 5421 20 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 2oz. 81161 RC8B3 Shock Body, 39.5mm 5422 30 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 2oz.
  • Page 26 :: Front / Rear Gear Differential :: Front / Rear Gear Differential :: Center Gear Differential :: Center Gear Differential 81008 Diff Outdrives, 15mm (Rear Diff) 81012 Diff Outdrives, 17mm (Center Diff) 81009 RC8B3.1 Underdrive Diff Gear Set, 42T 81379 RC8B3.1 Differential Case 81012 Diff Outdrives, 17mm (Front Diff)
  • Page 27 :: Front Gearbox :: Front Gearbox 4675 M2.5 x 6mm FHCS 25620 M3 x 10mm SHCS 89221 31521 M2.5 x 8mm BHCS 81009 RC8B3.1 Diff Pinion Gear, 12T 81015 81015 RC8B3 Gearbox 81020 81020 RC8B3 Center Universal, 76mm 81050 RC8B3 Arm Mount Insert 12 ea.
  • Page 28 :: Steering :: Steering 8680 FT Steering Bearing Set, 4 ea. 5 x 8 x 2.5mm & 6 x 10 x 3mm 25201 M3 x 8mm FHCS 31404 Bearing, 6 x 10 x 3mm 81083 Servo Saver Spring 81084 RC8B3.1 Servo Saver Tube 81086 RC8B3 Steering Bellcrank RC8B3 Steering Bellcrank...
  • Page 29 :: Front Suspension :: Front Suspension 25201 M3 x 8mm FHCS 25201 25202 M3 x 10mm FHCS 25211 M3 x 10mm BHCS 25225 M3 x 3mm Set Screw 81442 81056 RC8B3 Suspension Arm Endcap 81060 81060 RC8B3 Hinge Pin Set 25211 81063 RC8B3 Steering Block Arm +2 deg...
  • Page 30 :: Front Chassis Brace :: Front Chassis Brace :: Rear Chassis Brace :: Rear Chassis Brace 2208 Large Hood Pins 25188 M3 x 20mm BHCS 25201 M3 x 8mm FHCS 25215 M3 Locknut, Black 81030 RC8B3 Top Plate 81032 RC8B3 Chassis Brace 81032 RC8B3 Chassis Brace 89214...
  • Page 31 81250 31386 91469 81250 81262 91050 91048 81262 81263 81262 31386 81250 :: Chassis :: Chassis 25201 M3 x 8mm FHCS 31540 M3 x 5mm FHCS 81431 RC8B3.2 Side Guards 31540 81460 RC8B3.2e Chassis 81431 81460 25201 31540 25201 81431...
  • Page 32 :: Reedy Comp. Motors & Spare Parts :: Reedy Comp. Motors & Spare Parts :: Factory Team and Option Parts Factory Team and Option Parts 25392 3mm Blue Locknut, Flanged 27405 Sonic 866 Competition 1/8 Buggy Motor 1900kV 31550 M3 Aluminum Lock Nut 27406 Sonic 866 Competition 1/8 Buggy Motor 2100kV 81028...
  • Page 33 Silicone Diff Fluid 10,000CST current products, new releases, setup help, tips, and racing info! 5456 Silicone Diff Fluid 20,000CST 5457 Silicone Diff Fluid 30,000CST Associated Electrics, Inc. 5458 Silicone Diff Fluid 60,000CST 21062 Bake Parkway 5448 Silicone Diff Fluid 80,000CST...

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