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Team Associated Factory Team 4-Shoe Adjustable Clutch System
Team Associated

Team Associated Factory Team 4-Shoe Adjustable Clutch System

Part # ASC814204.3(3)
Clutches & slippersLandcraft
Fits
Team Associated RC8BTeam Associated RC8TTeam Associated RC8Team Associated SC8
Where to buy
$99.99
AMain Hobbies
Seen Oct 12, 2026
$99.99Buy
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About this part

The Team Associated Factory Team 4-Shoe Adjustable Clutch System is a patent-pending clutch system that gives racers the ability to adjust the tension of the clutch springs -- without having to remove the clutch and change springs. In fact, the engine doesn't even need to be removed from the chassis to make the adjustment. The adjustment is done with a single set screw that engages with a spring cam. By loosening or tightening a set screw in the flywheel, the spring cam rotates within the flywheel to adjust the tension on the springs. This means you can make quick adjustments while in the pit lane.

To make a clutch adjustment, bring the car into the pit lane, shut off the engine, make a quick adjustment to the clutch set screw that engages the spring cam, and fire the engine back up. This is especially useful when track conditions change and you want to tune the power band to get the most comfortable power delivery.
  • Turning the adjustment set screw CCW reduces the spring tension and makes the clutch engage sooner, thus "softening" the power delivery. This can make the car easier to drive on lower traction tracks.
  • Turning the adjustment set screw CW increases the spring tension and makes the clutch engage later, making the power delivery more aggressive. This can be useful on higher traction tracks
Features:
  • Patent-pending design allows for spring tension adjustments without changing springs.
  • Make spring tension adjustments without removing engine, clutch, or any other components.
  • Adjustable flywheel and spring cam are compatible with all existing Team Associated 4-shoe clutch components including shoes, springs, collet, flywheel nut, and flywheel pins.
  • The FT 4-Shoe Adjustable Flywheel is made from hard anodized aluminum
  • The FT Spring Cam is made from hardened steel
  • Fits RC8B3 series and most 1:8 nitro buggies and truggies
Includes: 
  • (1) Flywheel, 4 Shoe Adjustable 
  • (1) Spring Cam, 4 Shoe Adjustable 
  • (4) Clutch Shoe Springs, 0.95mm 
  • (2) Composite Clutch Shoes 
  • (2) Aluminum Clutch Shoes, hard 
  • (1) Clutch Nut, 4 Shoe Clutch 
  • (1) Brass Collet, 4 Shoe Clutch 
  • (4) Clutch Shoe Pins, 4 Shoe Clutch 
  • (1) Set Screws, M3x0.5x5mm
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Reviews4.3 · 3 reviews

Joshua HodnettVerified owneron Team Associated Factory Team 4-Shoe Adjustable Clutch System

I bought one before and obertightened the clutch pins and it snapped the outer bit of the clutch. I bought another and when installed correctly, they are amazing, lightweight, nice colour, and adjuster pin is really easy to access from clutch bell. Great clutch

Nitro Raceron Team Associated Factory Team 4-Shoe Adjustable Clutch System

If only their buggy was as good as this TLR-copied clutch. Works great in HB buggies and truggies too. Get the wear gauge AE makes, it's a smart tool and makes maintenance really easy.

Trever Lundon Team Associated Factory Team 4-Shoe Adjustable Clutch System

Great clutch. Pins break everytime I remove them. Stock up on pins

What reviewers say

Reviewers generally rate the Factory Team 4-Shoe Adjustable Clutch System highly, praising its lightweight build, attractive colour, easy access to the adjuster pin from the clutch bell, and good performance in buggies and truggies. One reviewer reported that overtightening the clutch pins snapped the outer part of the clutch, and when installed correctly the replacement performed well. Another reviewer noted that the pins break each time they are removed and recommended keeping spares on hand. One reviewer also suggested pairing the clutch with the wear gauge AE sells, describing it as a useful maintenance tool. Overall, the reviews point to strong performance but a recurring fragility concern with the pins.

  • + Lightweight build
  • + Easy access to adjuster pin
  • + Works well in buggies and truggies
  • + Good maintenance with wear gauge
  • − Pins break on removal
  • − Overtightening can snap clutch
  • − Fragile pin design
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