This is the 1/8 scale glow powered, radio controlled, Associated Factory Team RC8 Off-Road Buggy kit. FEATURES: Chassis: Milled 0.12" (3mm) hard-coated 7075 aluminum, one-piece top plate, molded composite front and rear braces Drive: Four shaft wheel drive, 3.5mm light CVA drivetrain, rear molded CVA boots Air Filter: Low profile elliptical high-flow two stage Fuel Tank: Anti-foaming, easily removed with two clips Clutch: Machined aluminum racing type, 16 tooth clutch bell Transmission: Assembled Ball Bearings: Full set included Shocks: Four oil-filled Factory Team Big Bore, threaded hard coated with 4mm TiN stainless steel shock shafts, Factory Team shock oil, steel alloy stand-offs Shock Towers: 7075 blue aluminum 0.20" (5mm) thick Spur Gear: 44 tooth, metal Gearboxes: Sealed, 4.3:1 ratio Differentials: Preassembled and filled with Factory Team diff fluid, split center diff mount for quick access to center diff Wheels: Factory Team 3.3" (83mm) diameter, 1.7" (42mm) wide white in color, 17mm hex Brakes: FFC Free Float Caliper system eliminates unwanted brake drag heatsink brake discs Body: Clear untrimmed buggy Bumpers: Front Radio Tray: Molded composite with optional forward placement battery box for increased steering Caster: Adjustable 14°,16°, or 18° with molded inserts, caster/toe-in refers to the angle of the front suspension when viewed from the side of the car in relation to the chassis Camber: Adjustable, camber refers to the angle of the tops of the tires from vertical when viewed from front or behind vehicle Suspension: Pre-assembled, 7075 blue aluminum mounts with inserts for easy adjustment of rear toe-in, rear anti-squat and front kick- up Steering: Bell crank type with servo saver and optimized geometry for more consistency and reduced bump-steer INCLUDES: Associated Factory Team RC8 Buggy kit Factory Team shocks, fully adjustable wing, pre-assembled front and rear suspension, wheels, hard-coated threaded shocks with rubber boots, 44T spur gear, clear body, 16 tooth clutch bell, air filter, decals, instructions REQUIRES: Radio: 2-Channel with 2 Servos Radio Batteries: (8) AA size Receiver Battery: 4.8-7.4V flat or hump NiMH or 1600-2100 LiPo pack Engine: .21 rear-exhaust Glow Starter: 1.2 volt Starter Box Tires: 1/8 scale buggy Paint: Lexan specific spray or brush-on Misc. Items: Fuel bottle, building and track equipment Fuel: 2-cycle glow fuel with 10%-15% nitromethane Most of the fuels we carry meet or exceed the lubricant content required for optimum performance and maximum engine life. In the past, the conventional lubricant content used in fuel was 18%. But with new advanced technologies, fuels like Red Alert and O"Donnell for example, have a better quality of lubricants even though the percentages of lubricant content are lower. These high-tech lubricants provide exceptional cooling and protection. SPECS: Vehicle- Length: 18.5" (470mm) Width: 12" (305mm) Height: 7.25" (184mm) Weight: 7.9 lbs (3570g) approx. Wheelbase: 12.7" (323mm) wheels on-center front-to-rear Track: 10.2" (259mm) Gear Ratio: 4.3:1 Body- Length: 12.8" (325mm) Width: 8" (204mm) at widest point Height: 3.6" (91mm) COMMENTS: For Replacement Ball Bearings use: Qty. Size Location Qty. Bearing Set 2 8x16mm Front & Rear Diff 1 DTXC1585 2 8x16mm Center Diff 1 DTXC1585 4 8x16mm Front Hubs 2 DTXC1585 4 8x16mm Rear Hubs 2 DTXC1585 4 6x10mm Steering 2 DTXC1561 2 8x16mm Front Bulkhead 1 DTXC1585 2 8x16mm Rear Bulkhead 1 DTXC1585 4 15x21mm Front Suspension 2 ASCC6862 4 15x21mm Rear Suspension 2 ASCC6862 2 8x16mm Rear gearbox 1 DTXC1585 2 5x10mm Clutch 1 DTXC1535 jxs 6/10/09 ir/jxs