Leading up to the 2012 IFMAR World Championships the JConcepts design team was extremely busy developing new product for the world level bi-annual event. The team spent many hours in development with leading team drivers to develop a new high-speed body specifically for the latest circuits and specifically the one in Buenos Aires. One of …

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The RC8.2 has already proven itself a winner in many world class events such as the 1:8 scale off road R.O.A.R. National Championship, the Dirt Nitro Challenge, and the Silver State Nitro Challenge. With the RC8.2RS RTR, you can now have this high level of performance in a Race-Spec Ready-To-Run! The RC8.2RS RTR comes loaded …

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Precision machined from 7075 aluminum, these 16° caster blocks and spindles have been tested and developed by Team Associated’s top pilots to provide a more forgiving steering feel and improved suspension characteristics. Used to secure wins at countless events, including the Silver State Nitro Challenge, Alabama Manufacturers Shootout, and French Nationals, the Vertical Caster Blocks …

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The front tower is 5mm thick, while the rear is 4mm. These shock towers are lighter than their aluminum Factory Team counterparts, yet they maintain the same optimized geometry as the aluminum versions. #89563 Factory Team Woven Carbon-fiber Shock Tower, front $42.99 Available May 2012 #89564 Factory Team Woven Carbon-fiber Shock Tower, rear $49.99 Available …

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JConcepts hit the ground in Vaasa, Finland with an all new body design specifically for the IFMAR World Championships. Cleverly named, Finnisher, the unique design quickly rose to the top of the field during competition and proved effective on the ground and in the air. Designed with aspects learned from the Punisher line of bodies, …

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In 2010, the world watched as every manufacturer battled it out at the 1/8 World Championships in Pattaya, Thailand. Team Associated showed up in force and made a valiant effort to claim the victory, but after a week of driving on the brutal Pattaya track, they fell short. Coming home, the engineers went to work, …

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The Build – Part 12 Here we go, the final step. We are only showing the tires mainly because the body is a pretty simple step and requires painting (which we can’t help you with). Build Notes: Super glue can be nasty if it comes in contact with something like your fingers. Be careful when …

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The Build – Part 11 Installing the engine and fuel tank are pretty easy. We will also be covering the assembly of the clutch to the engine which can be a little more detailed. Your clutch build may be different for the engine you use. Build Notes: The engine assembly steps are for the Reedy …

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The Build – Part 10 The throttle linkage can be a bit tricky on nitro powered vehicles. Once set, however, you should not have to adjust it again. The RC8.2 also features an adjustable brake bias. When set correctly, this can be a helpful tuning aid. Build Notes: Take your time with the linkage. This …

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The Build – Part 9 The radio tray is the heart of your RC8.2. This tray is connected to the chassis with 6 screws. Removing these 6 screws will allow you to quickly remove the tray for vehicle maintenance. Build Notes: Installing all of the electronics only to find something is not working can suck. …

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