RC28R with Body and Tires Team Kit

1:28 Scale 2WD Electric On-Road Competition Kit

SKU: #20165 + Body and Tires

Overview

Introducing the Team Associated RC28R Team Kit — a compact, high-performance on-road race car designed with the same AREA 51 engineering precision found in every Team Associated product.

Though small in scale, the RC28R delivers big performance in an easy-to-set-up package, perfect for competitive indoor racing or fun in tight spaces.

Key Features

• RADBODY Mako X clear body and tires included

• Fixed-arm front suspension with optional molded upper arms for adjustable caster and camber

• Front bulkhead design allows quick upper arm changes with consistent alignment

• Optimized steering geometry and adjustable servo mount to fine-tune Ackermann

• Steel chassis plate for a low center of gravity

• Quick-access battery holder – remove the battery without disturbing the center shock

• Torsion-style side links replace traditional side springs (soft, medium, and hard options included)

• Adjustable rear pod roll center inserts to tune chassis roll based on grip level

• Side damper tubes for optimized roll geometry

• Threaded aluminum center shock with adjustable droop and spring collar

• Two-piece rear pod with adjustable axle heights using Factory Team carbon fiber shims

• Gear differential included, compatible with various aftermarket options

• Hard plastic and polycarbonate body mount options included

• White wheels compatible with optional front wheel flanges to fine-tune steering response

• Universal front bumper included

• Backed by Team Associated’s quality, distribution, support, and customer service

Tuning & Setup Highlights

• Pitch, roll, and droop can be finely adjusted via the center shock and damper system

• Easily change axle height and ride height for different tire diameters

• Tune caster, camber, and Ackermann for precise steering feel

Recommended Tools & Accessories

To assemble and maintain your RC28R, you may need:

• Silicone Shock Fluid (Refer to Team Associated catalog)

• Silicone Diff Fluid (Refer to Team Associated catalog)

• Body Scissors (AE Part #1737)

• Reamer / Hole Punch

• FT Wrench Set (AE Part #1519)

• Hobby Knife

• Needle Nose Pliers

• Wire Cutters

• Soldering Iron

• Calipers or Precision Ruler

• Drivers:

  • 1.5mm hex

  • .050” hex

  • 1.3mm hex

  • 0.9mm hex

  • 4.5mm nut driver

  • PH00 driver

Specifications

• Scale: 1:28

• Drive: 2WD Electric On-Road

• Chassis: Steel plate with carbon fiber shims

• Suspension: Fixed-arm front / torsion side links rear

• Shock: Threaded aluminum center shock

• Body: RADBODY Mako X clear

• Wheels: White (tunable with front flanges)

Compact. Tunable. Built to race.
The RC28R Team Kit delivers professional-level performance in a small-scale package — designed for racers who demand precision, adjustability, and fun.