Team Associated has been an integral part of the 1/8-scale nitro off-road scene for the better part of the past two decades. Starting out with the introduction of their RC8 platform in 2007, and then the RC8T later in 2008, Team AE made its mark on the industry and never looked back. Their dominance and ingenuity in the 1/8-scale segment has been so impactful that several of the company’s world titles have come from their 1/8-scale nitro racing efforts. With their longstanding experience in 1/8-scale racing, they continue to improve upon each of their kits and push the bar every time a new one is released. Lucky for us, we were able to get our hands on one of their newest kits, the RC8T4. This awesome race kit is packed full of performance with several new features. Let’s jump in and take a closer look at this terrific truggy.
DESIGNED FOR SUCCESS
If you’ve ever gotten your hands on one of Team Associated’s 1/8-scale nitro kits, you’ll know they’re always something to behold. This kit is no different and comes loaded with high-quality parts, which are beautifully manufactured and machined to perfection.
At its foundation, the RC8T4 is based around a 3mm-thick machined aluminum plate chassis that has been hard anodized to protect from wear and corrosion. Newly designed front and rear gearboxes incorporate larger bearings to
